I've been on a Michael Connelly kick this month....trying to read all the Harry Bosch novels. I needed a break from my more serious reading material. I try to do a book once a week.
I tried 3 times to get into the Edgar Sawtelle book because Oprah told me I had to read it...but...bless her little Oprah heart...it's just not hitting me.......yet. I won't give up.
On one of her shows she raved about Middlesex. The Lenster read it...My apologies Miss Oprah....I couldn't even get past page 4.
but.....in between Detective Bosch (who so totally reminds me of Lt. Columbo of TV fame) and voting for Brooke on Dancing With The Stars (c'mon now...you know she deserves it !), I've been making bracelets from chipboard dies. They come in 1/2 inch and 1 inch widths and they are so inexpensive, lightweight and fun to play with.
What I love is that you can paint them, glitter them, wrap Wonder Tape around them and stick anything you want to it (like tissue, napkins, beads), alcohol inks, colorwash sprays, beeswax them, wrap wre around them, use rub on transfers.
It's total relaxation.
Now...that isn't all....I'm still on my Leandra Bead kick. After I show this in my Orlando Florida class (Dec 18th) I'll explain the how tos. But look at this piece...
I made the side parts with UTEE and attached it to an old brooch I had for over 10 years.
Remember...I'm still only at the "I know how to crimp" stage...so..this effort really thrilled me !
The bracelets look like they were fun to make. I especially like the glittery ones I have to encourage you to read Middlesex and just muddle through for a while. I almost gave up on the book several times, but by the end, I put it down with a huge and satisfied sigh. Sometimes I still hear the characters in my head.
Posted by: Sandy M. | November 28, 2008 at 07:41 PM
I'm reading Edgar Sawtelle now, enjoying it so far! Try reading the Twilight series by Stephanie Meyer. These are 4 can't-put-down-books! My DD read Middlesex and loved it, raved about it for awhile (she's 22). I think you have to be in a certain mindset to read certain books. I wasn't sure at first if I liked Edgar Sawtelle. I love the Lincoln Rhymes books too.
Posted by: Lindart | November 28, 2008 at 07:57 AM
Hi Suze! You bracelets are fab! I am reading Edgar Sawtelle and really enjoying it. I too have found some of Oprah's choices hard to get through. But I really enjoy one every once in a while. Now a question. You said you could use beeswax on the bracelets. I understand how the technique would work, and I have heard others suggest it for similar applications, but isn't it too delicate? I get the impression that the first time you wore a bracelet like this it would be the last? Am I sorely mistaken?
Posted by: laurie Hunt | November 27, 2008 at 08:44 AM
Fantastic jewellery Suze! Love the necklace! I was at a gothic arch workshop run by Leandra and Linda last sunday, so now I have a beautiful christmas arch with 'Leandra beads' dangling from it!! :0)
Posted by: Alison | November 27, 2008 at 06:17 AM
I thought I was the only person in the world who couldn't get into Edgar Sawtelle, thought maybe my glasses were going bad, or maybe my mind was beyond book reading. Thank you for saving my soul!! But yestersay, it wasn't Harry Bosch, but Lincoln Rhymes who gave me new faith in books. And I like your jewelry too--it's beautiful.
Posted by: Cindy Trobaugh | November 26, 2008 at 06:23 AM
Love the necklace you made and can't wait to learn more about the leandra bead.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Penci Petty
Posted by: Penci Petty | November 26, 2008 at 12:58 AM