In the rare quiet times of a busy summer spent purging the house and working all the hours God/dess sends, I stitch. I’ve been working on some pouches that I’m sure I mentioned earlier but can’t recall. It is my intention to have all but the white pouch in my Etsy store within two weeks. There are two others in the works and they should be in the store within a month’s time.
Goodness this has been a long 4 months. And in 2 working days the slow month of August will be here, finally breathing room at work. Which means I will relax more easily once home.
I’ve been having some conversations with some witchy friends of mine from my past, from slightly different paths. We are talking about what we want now that we consider ourselves ready for something more meaningful, more focused, less focused, what do we want, who do we speak with, what flips our switch…. It has been a highlight for sure.
My left wing is still causing me some grief and I’m itching because drawing, stitching, burning, knitting, crocheting, all are problematic for me… But healing is coming soon.
I finally got it together enough to post my 5 newest boxes on Stitch Witch Cottage Etsy. Whew! They’ve been ready for several months I just wasn’t finding the energy to get around to it.
So Mote It Be
Witches Pyramid
I really am working behind the scenes even though I’m so busy at work things are falling through the cracks, like remembering to call friends back and reply to email. OMG. I love you! I promise…
Still a few finishing touches to complete but this one I’m kind of in love with. I’ve tried different finishes for a couple recent boxes and the beeswax on top of color pencils has not been a success… So will probably use 2 very fine coats of varnish and call it good. That’s the way it is sometimes… As mus as I love the beeswax it just can’t soak into the wood when there is colored pencil so it sits on top creating a bit of a greasiness I find unpleasant so beeswax will be reserved for the boxes with no color just burn and wood.
I could just keep this box and not share…. I know I need more of this particular style as it really makes me happy, the possibilities. It’s not basswood, I like it much better to work with, love the curved top… And wait until you see the sides!
I’ve been busy. Negotiating with Mr. Furnace, cleaning the bathroom after the plumbing blew a sheet of pooey water over the floor and partially up the walls, working a month with 60% extra goals due to vacation and promotions, but I have found some time to work on a few woody projects. I know, I said woody.
Here is a taste of what will soon be going up on the etsy shop. Some small things and some not so small things.
I’m also working on building a light box that will help me greatly. One of the reasons I’;m working so hard this month is to save up for a new camera… These photos aren’t bad but I’d like a bit better.
Ooooh... So. Mote. It. Be.
Coming soon to the etsy store… This is a tapered box, not square as the photo implies. I’m pretty excited about this one. Needing to test new varnishes and finishes, see how beeswax works with colored pencils, might need a fixative first, my tried and true has been discontinued and the one I tried out sucks. This box however sings!
Witches Pyramid
Stitch Witch Cottage 