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Grammar Doesn't Count on Vacation! | Elysian Studios

Grammar Doesn’t Count on Vacation!

Categories: vacation

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“ROAD TRIP!”

My family and I are about to embark on an old-fashioned American road trip to Indiana to celebrate a family wedding.  Oh, gone are the days when you can just shlep some flip-flops, shorts and tees in a suitcase and hop in the car to start driving. 

Not only are two children involved, who need to be kept busy with activities other than movies and video games (remember when that wasn’t even an option?!), but I am leaving my studio behind! Agh! Hours sitting in the car can’t be wasted just staring out the window (though I love some wide-open Kansas countryside).  No, these hands are way too active to sit idly for 16 hours (each direction!)

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So while my husband is focused on the road, and when I’m not reffing a WWF match in the backseat, you’ll find me painting, stitching, writing and reading the long highway hours away!  I am looking forward to taking my creativity on the road, but planning for it has been a nightmare! Finding car-appropriate activities and making sure all of my supplies are organized and handy is quite the task!

I am looking forward to clearing my thoughts and allowing myself some time to just relax and play with my materials.  I kid you not, these grain silos you see in the middle of vast open fields are incredibly inspiring to me.  My family is also very inspiring to me, and getting to catch up with distant relatives will be food for my soul.  I’ll also be visiting some local bead shops and museums, and sharing those adventures with you when I return!

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I’ll be back blogging after Memorial Day (can you believe how soon that actually is?!)  I’ll miss all of my friends dearly, but we’ll have lots of fun this summer!  Until then….

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….and grammar doesn’t count on vacation!

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Discipline Your Creativity, and Learn to Fly! | Elysian Studios

Discipline Your Creativity, and Learn to Fly!

Categories: Creativity, Inspirations, Motivation, Podcast

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To celebrate my 100th post (whoo-hoo!) I am introducing a new addition to my site:

“Stories From the Studio: The Podcast that Nurtures Your Creativity”

The first installation is a continuation of my Creativity Series, titled “Discipline Your Creativity, and Learn To Fly.”  In this podcast we’ll discuss what discipline is, where we need to add it to our creative life, when to start and how.

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Show Notes:

Learn effective personal Time Management Skills to help you achieve more in life!

You know exercise is good for you: 7 benefits of Regular Physical Activity

A few healthy resources to aid in diet and exercise goals: Online Community/Tracking Tool, Healthy Recipes, Cookbook (don’t diet- just use the recipes!)

Have you seen The Google Art Project yet? Get some inspiration for disciplining your creative skills!

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This is just the beginning…..

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“Boho Beach”: New Jewelry Collection by Elysian Studios | Elysian Studios

“Boho Beach”: New Jewelry Collection by Elysian Studios

Categories: beads, Elysian Studios, jewelry

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These are the first two pieces in my new “Boho Beach” jewelry collection.  Featuring multiple strands in glittering orange, pearly creams, and vibrant blues, these pieces are meant to be statements that easily coordinate with a casual, beach wardrobe.

The first necklace features a hand-linked, clustered focal.  Multiple links of colorful glass beads, quartz stone chips, and sparkling crystals, hang from a Vintaj “Eternity Garden Ring.”  For the necklace, two strands of quartz crystals are intertwined and highlighted with fire-polished rounds, orange stones, Vintaj jump rings, and linked dangles of glass and wood beads.  The piece is finished with a Vintaj Hook & Eye clasp set.  I also made a coordinating pair of earrings.

The second necklace sparkles with strands of goldstone, Crystazzi pearls, Carnelian faceted rounds, and metallic glass beads.  The glass starfish focal coordinates with the blue/copper tube and round beads.  To add to the “boho” vibe, I added a swaying fringe of natural suede lace that drapes down the side of the necklace- it is so fun to wear!

All that’s needed is a straw cowboy hat, a beach with gently crashing waves, and a Pina Colada! Well, a girl can dream….

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