Felt Love

Yesterday I visited a local sheep farm and was blown away by it all.

Harriet, the owner, took me on a tour of all the buildings where the wool is processed and I felt like I was in heaven. I'd never seen so much wool and so many colors to choose from. I am hoping to return there soon and will have photos to show you when I do. I can't wait to go back there!

Today, I would like to share a few photos of the felting that I've been working on.

Bright colored bangles.

A beautiful white scarf made of wool, silk and cotton.

A scarf with wool curls.

Lots of beads.

I think working with wool is like creating magic. The textures and colors are so inspiring and the possibilities are endless.

I hope you are creating a little magic where you are too.

Thanks for stopping by.

karen ann

Getting My Spark Back

It seems I've lost my spark for creating these days.

Unwanted drama seems to force it's way into my life and it steals away my peace.

When my peace is gone, imagination and creativity are lost as well.

Inspiration and motivation are no longer with me.

Nothing flows freely.

Instead I force creativity in hopes that my spark will return.

Lavender Stuffed Necklace

The beautiful textile bead was made by Carolyn Saxby.

The tiny pillow was made with scraps of vintage fabric and lace and filled with a spoonful of lavender.

CALM

Repurposed Vintage Parts and two more of Carolyn's beads.

SERENITY

FRESH

Purple

Beads by, you guessed it...Carolyn Saxby.

I figured if these beads couldn't inspire me to create, nothing could.

You can find Carolyn's beads for sale  HERE.

Thanks so much for visiting!

Karen

Fiber Frenzy

Frenzy.

That being said.

The latest by Umelecky.

Freeform crochet using the yummiest, textured, hand spun wool you've ever seen.

Hand felted wool orbs.

Hand crocheted orbs, stuffed with wool.

All trimmed in the finest cotton crochet thread.

Very freeform.

One of a Kind.

Bold.

I can't decide if I'm going to list this one or keep it for myself.

Thanks for stopping in.

Karen

Joy & Inspiration

Joy and inspiration. New friends and sharing. I am overwhelmed with the generosity and kindness that I have experienced over the past year through my journey of creating. I have met some of the most beautiful, thoughtful, creative women who have made my life richer in ways that I can't even put into words. These new friends have made me feel welcome and comfortable about who I am and what I create. I am no longer afraid to share my art with others. I feel like I fit in somewhere now. All of you, whose blogs I read, whose work I admire on Flickr and Etsy and those whose work has been published in the many books and magazines that I've purchased over the past year, I want to say THANK YOU! I love you all!

If you're wondering what the photos are...they are some gifts that I received in the mail yestersay from one of these dear friends. Thank you Sharon...I love everything!

The round stone earrings are something I made for myself.

Inspired by new found friends, I've combined crochet, metal and glass, to create this necklace. The copper parts were purchased pieces that I've taken apart and combined with a lampwork bead made by my step daughter Janice, and some copper wire. The rope is a wool cord made from a recycled sweater. A technique I learned from my dear friend Odile. I crocheted around the rope with cotton thread in freeform style. The entire piece was inspired by my new friend Sharon,  a multi talented, creative artist, who was a part of the "Round Robin" project, featured in the latest issue of "Belle Armoire Jewelry".