a soft love: new handmade enamel heart necklace

i've made this necklace in pink, red, and white

which are pretty. i happily wear mine.

but something said to move away from the expected colors

(not to mention i've been working w/ cool hues all summer)

and so this little sweetie has arrived:

i've had such a good summer in the studio

that it'll be hard to leave

i want to keep making

but between classes, school work, internship, job, a long-distance love, and Etsy...

oh yeah : my Thesis

...

it leaves little creative room

so i plan on setting small goals:

create one item a month

yes, it's a small goal...

a start though.!

(a minimum self-quota... which i hope to far surpass)

how do you find the time?

xx,

Lynsey

pick up sticks.

sometimes i desire the straightforward

i'm trying to remind myself to remain steady
though bumps and tosses


my heart continues to beat strong
meeting each new challenge

in wrapping up this semester of school
i'll take smaller steps when tiring
while still striving
to plunge into depths of unknowing and exploration

stress and pressure can be lifted
when i keep my spirit fueled
with love
time
and adventure.


have a wonderful weekend,
L

Atelierista Tuesdays: Constructive Collaboration

This week instead of working in the studio,
I've been observing the children in their block/construction area.
The children have taught me so much about themselves
and their ideas in such a short amount of time.
I'm constantly learning as well.

The children approached block area without any blueprints, and created something imaginative and complex! Often the children use ramps to create pathways for marbles to roll down. These paths took a dramatic turn, ramping up and down and managing to travel through right angles and tunnels. They began to explore how blocks with curves could be used as guiding sides on marble paths as well. The marble city involved an incredibly large space, which were eventually marked off for a later presentation. Job well done on collaboration and construction!!

aw, thank you all so much!

♥
Thanks so much
to the junior kindergarten and kindergarten kids
for the lovely valentines today!
♥
My heart is warm
and my tummy full of lollies and chocolates. Yum!
Hope everyone has a fun weekend & a great holiday!

-Lynsey