Following my "Compass Rose."

Following my Compass Rose idea, I have taken off on a tangent, and bridged into a new incarnation of my wind chimes.  After finding out that I was not exactly the sole owner of my silver teapot or any teapot idea, and being temporarily bummed out and stymied, I cast about for inspiration. 

Sitting in my studio amidst all the debris--I mean possibilities---I began working on some new jewelry ideas, and then it hit me---I am already using beading in my wind chimes---I can carry that further and bead on the surface of something in the chimes...add mirror rounds, decoupage messages onto some parts.  This combines my love of decorative motifs and my love of words, journaling, and hidden meaning.

I love anything that adds mystery, intrigue, and exotic elements to my work. 

Then I decided to add in some scrapbooking elements for a "message in a bottle" theme.  Glass bottles...glitter, pearls, a charm...coiled wire.  Now I am having fun again.  And once again, I feel in control of my direction.  That also means I need to stay open to hints, pushes and shoves from other inspirational sources.

Happy detours to you.--Miss Elainie