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Meet our “Rejeweled” Artist
When I was young, I got an idea, thought about it a minute and executed. NOW, it takes forever for my ideas to come to fruition! Sometimes that’s a good thing as they aren’t all good ones and need a bit of tweaking along the way. But mostly, they have been thought through and deemed “pretty good” but obstacles appear all along the way.
Ok, let’s face it, I’m getting older and slower to accomplish tasks. Combine that with other’s lives (vacations, ill family members, changing staff to help and priorities) and our Maker’s Room didn’t come about as gloriously or quickly as I had hoped. But there are bright spots. I’m enjoying meeting, one by one, talented “makers” that are bringing us their wares to sell. One of them is Sue Austin of All Wrapped Up who teaches some of the craft classes for us. Besides the crafts she teaches, she makes a line of artful jewelry collages called “Rejeweled”.
From vintage to new costume jewelry cast aside, lying in a jewelry box, she gathers and envisions scenes that come to life with her creative touch. If you have pieces that you no longer wear or want, she gladly accepts donations. Just email her at sueaustin1313@gmail.com or drop a bag or box by the boutique with her name on it, if you have donations. She can also create custom pieces from your jewelry to have as a keepsake from a loved one. What a cool idea!
I had hoped to have a Maker’s Room Open House Jan. 29, with all the “Makers” present to meet customers, show their craft, get customer feedback, enjoy a few refreshments and show off anything new they have up their sleeves. But I’m spread a bit thin and with Omicron so very contagious, we won’t be doing that this coming weekend. Instead, we’ll continue piecing the room together and plan the event to coincide with our March 5 Spring Maker’s Market. And in the mean time, I’ll continue to introduce you to our talented makers.
