tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44746964513174641932024-03-13T15:24:40.505-04:00Bewitching DreamsWhere Whimsy & Beauty Collide...Rhiannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02822709579667223645noreply@blogger.comBlogger150125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4474696451317464193.post-46265712404843891362016-08-02T14:47:00.002-04:002016-08-02T14:47:28.503-04:00Important InformationGreetings!<br />
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As you might have noticed, I have moved away from updating this blog as things continue to change in the world of social media and communication.<br />
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I will not abandon this blog entirely, but I do want to suggest that if you would like to follow along with the latest news, projects and creative endeavors, please update your bookmarks!<br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/BewitchingDreams" target="_blank">Bewitching Dreams on Facebook</a> - This is probably the fastest and easiest way to follow along with my latest work in progress pictures and find out where my next show will be! You do not need to have a Facebook page to follow along, so please feel free to join me there!<br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/T.DragonsHoard/" target="_blank">The Dragon's Hoard on Facebook</a> - The same holds true for my partner. He shares a lot of progress pictures and new projects through his Facebook page, so please give a Like to follow his creative journey!<br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BewitchingDreams" target="_blank">Our Etsy Shop</a> - The shop is still under the name Bewitching Dreams, but The Dragon's Hoard has his own section. Everything we sell we craft by hand and we are happy to work on personalized projects.<br />
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Also, Mark Your Calendar! <a href="http://www.cncppd.org/" target="_blank">The Central North Carolina Pagan Pride Days Festival is coming up on September 17th & 18th!</a> This will be my fourth year in attendance and The Dragon's Hoard second year! We will have our own booth this year and while we will miss <a href="https://www.facebook.com/yarntwisters/" target="_blank">Yarn Twisters'</a> company and laughter, we are very excited to venture out into our own space. Come out and see us, along with the many other amazing vendors!<br />
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<br />Rhiannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02822709579667223645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4474696451317464193.post-40231621321525197562015-10-26T00:58:00.001-04:002016-01-20T14:53:06.914-05:00Saucy Links & Kaboom Underground!Good evening!<br />
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**This post has been edited to reflect the change in David's Facebook/Shoppe name from Saucy Links to The Dragon's Hoard, which more accurately describes his creations and designs.**<br />
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Thank you to all of the new people that stopped by our booth today at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/476337079211259/" target="_blank">awesome Kaboom Trick or Treat on Main Street in downtown Garner, NC!</a><br />
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This was our second time participating in a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KaboomUndergroundArtandCrafts?fref=ts" target="_blank">Kaboom Underground event</a> and we love meeting all of the new people. It is an amazing venue with so many talented artists and performers. <br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1479515339020486/" target="_blank">It is typically held on the second Sunday of the month and we will be at the November 8th event, so come out and join us!</a> Be sure to check my Events link at the top of the page to see where you can visit us in person!<br />
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For those of you that are looking for my boyfriend's amazing chainmaille, you can find him below at his Facebook and Etsy shops:<br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/SaucyLinks" target="_blank">as well as his Etsy shop: Saucy Links.</a> He is working to add more items regularly!<br />
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His really cool Glow-in-the-Dark Earrings!</div>
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Be sure to follow his <a href="https://www.facebook.com/The-Dragons-Hoard-185932095072407/?ref=hl" target="_blank">Facebook</a> page for more work in progress pictures!</div>
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Rhiannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02822709579667223645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4474696451317464193.post-36511056927813089952015-10-01T23:11:00.001-04:002015-10-01T23:11:31.606-04:00Trouble with my Blog?I am running into some issues with my photo host for my blog, so I do apologize for those of you that are trying to see previous posts. <div>
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What an amazing weekend! I met new friends, saw many old friends and was brainstorming with wonderful people on what we should focus on next. If you are visiting this page for the first time, welcome! I am so grateful you stopped by my booth and had a chat with myself and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/yarntwisters" target="_blank">Yarn Twisters</a>. If you are interested in Saucy Links chainmaille, you are also in the right place!</div>
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To keep in touch with all of the projects that we are working on, please visit my Facebook page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BewitchingDreams" target="_blank">Bewitching Dreams</a>! Be sure to like a couple of posts, so that Facebook's algorithms will continue to show my posts to your timeline. If you do not have a Facebook account, you can still view my work in progress pics there since it is a public page. </div>
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My raffle donation included an autumn wine goblet with basil, coleus and one of my brand new planter tentacles. This one was black with rainbow suckers!</div>
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The first picture I'd like to share with you is my 3 Leaf Clover Itty Bitty Cthulhu. He is nearly finished and only needs a base and some glaze to protect him from any glittery leprechauns! There are several other Itty Bitty Cthulhus in progress, as you might notice from the background!<br />
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If you look carefully, as several friends and fans on my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BewitchingDreams" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> did, you will see a suspiciously Vulcan Itty Bitty Cthulhu. After hearing the news about Mr. Leonard Nimoy passing away on Friday, I immediately sat down and started working on a tribute Itty Bitty Cthulhu. He will not be for sale. </div>
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He is the first Itty Bitty Cthulhu that I have made for myself. He still needs a final round of curing, before getting a glaze and base of his own. Star Trek has contributed a major influence on my life and Mr. Spock was one of my favorite characters. Mr. Leonard Nimoy was an amazing actor and man, whom I enjoyed watching in many projects. He will be missed. LLAP.</div>
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It has been very busy over the last several weeks, but as things begin to calm down and the weather turns gloomy here...I am able to sit more and more at my craft table to focus.<br />
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One project that I had a great deal of fun creating were these racing pigeons:<br />
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During the holidays, two of my other creations found new homes! My Itty Bitty Santa Cthulhu and my miniature Koi Pond both traveled to their new owners. I am so thrilled that they arrived safely!<br />
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<br />Rhiannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02822709579667223645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4474696451317464193.post-4551465992117536822014-10-12T01:19:00.000-04:002014-10-12T01:19:46.041-04:00State Fair EntriesIt is that wonderful time of year!<br />
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The leaves are beginning to turn, the wind has turned chilly and shadows grow longer each day.<br />
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The State Fair is right around the corner and I'll be turning in my entries tomorrow! I'm so excited to see all of the wonderful artists and get ready for the fabulously fried food that comes along with the state fair!<br />
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Here, a baby alligator is taking his first peek at the large world around his nest. He peeks out of his egg, deciding whether to venture out into the large world or stay hidden for a little while longer.<br />
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Thanks to a very good friend, I've had these wonderful cups for a project for several months now. I'm still working out details for my ultimate project, but I wanted to do something fun for this entry! So, I took glow-in-the dark clay and made a daisy, then complemented it with a lovely tulip.<br />
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Sometimes, I like to develop stories for my pieces. This one, a hen lays a very unusually large egg, which garners a lot of attention from the local newspaper! Here, Henrietta is sitting on top of her precious egg in her nest while a copy of the newspaper has blown up against the egg.<br />
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<br />Rhiannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02822709579667223645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4474696451317464193.post-53683296638339042402014-09-30T20:35:00.000-04:002014-09-30T20:35:22.797-04:00Happy Fall!This past weekend was a welcome break from all of the hustle and bustle! We had lovely weather and I was able to start decorating my front porch for Halloween! <br />
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I love pumpkins...almost to an obsession, which has been commented on more than once by friends, families, therapists... Pumpkins just make me happy and I have a hard time passing a large pumpkin pile without adopting at least one, much to the chagrin of those shopping with me as I run squealing towards a pile. (Mind you, I'm not a squealer, so it does come as a shock to my friends when I burst out of quiet conversation into a hyper child!)</div>
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These little pumpkins are just beginning their journey and will soon be part of something larger, so stay tuned to my blog or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BewitchingDreams" target="_blank">my Facebook page</a> to updated project pictures!</div>
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Several of my Itty Bitty Cthulhu sculptures found new homes and I was able to get some great advice from veteran vendors. A beautiful and busy weekend, but now that it is over, I must turn my attention elsewhere!<br />
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Up next, I will be starting work on my annual State Fair entries, which I will be posting work in progress pics as I start sculpting.<br />
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But, in the meantime,<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BewitchingDreams" target="_blank"> I have reopened my Etsy shop</a>! Please feel free to go check it out! There are several Itty Bitty Cthulhu that need good and loving homes. :)<br />
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I also love making custom Itty Bitty Cthulhu, so feel free to contact me through Etsy or using the form on the left side of this blog. I will happily work with you to make your very own Itty Bitty Cthulhu to live with you (or your friend!)<br />
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<br />Rhiannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02822709579667223645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4474696451317464193.post-2739700634026958542014-09-20T21:28:00.000-04:002014-09-20T21:28:23.405-04:00Day One of PPDToday was a great day at the <a href="http://paganprideraleigh.org/" target="_blank">Central North Carolina Pagan Pride Day</a>! The weather was gorgeous and a lot of people were out, enjoying it with their family, friends and dogs!<br />
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Here are just a few quick pictures...I left my camera in the car. I'll be honest, I'm too tired to go back outside to get it, so bear with me when I post more pictures next week. ;)<br />
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<br />Rhiannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02822709579667223645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4474696451317464193.post-27640615972464978952014-09-10T00:14:00.001-04:002014-09-10T00:14:31.078-04:00Ten Days and Counting!I think that one of the most stressful times can be the last stretch before a show. This will be only my second one and I'm excited, as well as nervous. Be sure to check out my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BewitchingDreams" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>, which I am updating more frequently with work in progress (WIP) pics and mini-updates!<br />
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Last year was amazing and I was able to share a booth with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/yarntwisters" target="_blank">Yarn Twisters, two fabulous ladies, who make the most awesome knitted nerdy items!</a> This year, we will continue the nerdy fun together, so stop by to say hello! Go to their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/yarntwisters" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> to check out some of their wonderful designs!<br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/yarntwisters" target="_blank">Yarn Twisters</a> and myself have some new designs and layouts that we will be showcasing at this festival. The first few people that come by to say hi to me on each day will receive a free goody! Just mention this blog post or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BewitchingDreams" target="_blank">my Facebook page!</a><br />
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Check out the <a href="http://www.cncppd.org/" target="_blank">Central NC Pagan Pride Days Festival</a> page for more information on the festival. You will find schedules of events, vendor info, raffle pictures and much more! Be sure to register for the Blood Drive in advance and score a swag bag! I have donated thirty-six handmade bead pendants for the bags, along with a magnetic business card.<br />
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There are so many awesome raffle prizes donated each year! I always buy tickets myself, since we are located very close to the raffle announcement booth! It's so much fun to see what everyone is donating, fund raise and have a chance to win something amazing. I have donated an Itty Bitty Witchy Cthulhu for this year. <a href="http://www.cncppd.org/attend/raffles" target="_blank">Check out some of the other donations here!</a><br />
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This summer has been full of ups and downs. There have been plenty of scares, but we are still holding on and moving forward. Sometimes, our path leads in a different direction. Perhaps one that we did not anticipate or expect, but we still continue onward, waiting to see what is around the next corner.</div>
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In the meantime, I have been working on a major project over the last month. We just came home from a beautiful wedding of two of our dearest friends. It was such a happy occasion and everyone was bursting with joy for the couple.</div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">At the beginning of the summer, the bride approached me about making a bride & groom sculpture for the occasion. She gave me plenty of notice, so I had no problem planning out the project. Many sketches and redesigns later, I give you the Happy Cthulhu Couple!</span></div>
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This was the first time that I had to fix a standing figure with legs into the base. This was a challenge, but I am more confident than ever in moving forward with these types of sculptures, due to the structural integrity that I was able to master.</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">I bugged the bride and groom for as many details about their wedding day as possible, so I could match the color of the bouquet, the style of wedding dress, the groom's suit and boutonniere. I made cherry blossoms, to match the design of their wedding cake.</span></div>
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Oh, and speaking of the wedding cake. You have got to check this out! Made by my friend, Mike, over at <a href="http://bakingbetter.com/" target="_blank">Baking Better</a>. If you have not checked out his blog, you must for some of the <a href="http://bakingbetter.com/" target="_blank">best dessert recipes around!</a></div>
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And a big Congratulations to the happy couple! It was a beautiful wedding, full of love and joy! We are all so happy for them and it was the loveliest wedding that I've ever attended.</div>
Rhiannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02822709579667223645noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4474696451317464193.post-70106766586927677762014-05-24T23:29:00.000-04:002014-05-24T23:29:33.933-04:00Works in ProgressHaving been insanely busy over the last week, then catching some nasty cold that has dragged me down...I thought I would share a WIP (work in progress) pic from Thursday night.<br />
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More Itty Bitty Cthulhus, along with another pendant. These are definitely works in progress and will be polished up soon. That is, when I can stand to sit vertically for longer than 10 minutes. ;)<br />
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The never-ending knots that are woven into the ends create a very elegant and simple beauty.</div>
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Pictures really cannot do justice, since the clay has a gorgeous iridescent shimmer that catches the light just right from certain angles. I tried to capture it in this photo; it gives an almost inner glow.</div>
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You can see this pendant at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Gamers-Armory/322595942136" target="_blank">The Gamer's Armory</a>, along with so many more great gaming products, as well as items made by local artists!</div>
Rhiannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02822709579667223645noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4474696451317464193.post-49999141336828198322014-05-15T12:14:00.000-04:002014-05-15T12:14:44.860-04:00Dragons & Gaming<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
After the appearance of the unicorn, it seems appropriate to bring in another mythical creature...in this case, an eastern style dragon.</div>
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This picture features a golden eastern dragon pendant, as well as my first attempt at sculpting a D10.</div>
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(For those wondering what a D10 is, it is a die that has 10 sides. It is not the typical shape of a die that you see in common board games, but one that has a conical type shape. They are a lot of fun to play with and come in <i>every color/pattern</i> you could possibly imagine!)</div>
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I also was playing with a different style and this dragon developed into a magnet. </div>
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Both of these dragons can now be found at <a href="http://www.gamersarmory.com/" target="_blank">The Gamer's Armory</a> in Cary, North Carolina!</div>
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So, with all of those awesome memories of past and present, I have to bring unicorns into my craft at some point or another. Enter, the unicorn pendants!</div>
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The brilliant purple unicorn pendant is available now at <a href="http://www.gamersarmory.com/" target="_blank">The Gamer's Armory</a>, located in Cary, North Carolina! You can also find my Itty Bitty Cthulhu, Cthulhu pendants, earrings and more in the store!</div>
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Give<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Gamers-Armory/322595942136?ref=br_tf" target="_blank"> Gamer's Armory a "Like" on Facebook</a> to see all of the awesome items they carry and the amazing events they host!</div>
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It has been a busy couple of weeks! I am trying to get back into the swing of blogging, as well as finishing up projects and starting new ones!</div>
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Despite fighting a severe migraine this weekend, I have put the final touches on a few pieces and have started laying out the materials for the next project.</div>
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Two new pairs of peacock earrings, complete with Swarovski crystals!</div>
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Which of course, have to be accessorized with Cthulhu earrings:</div>
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These are just a few of the projects that I have been working on! </div>
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If you have "Liked" my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/BewitchingDreams" target="_blank">Facebook Page</a>, then you will have seen some big developments occurring in the world of Bewitching Dreams. If not, then I'll give you a quick rundown! :)</div>
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Located in Cary, NC, <a href="http://www.gamersarmory.com/" target="_blank">The Gamer's Armory</a> is an awesome game store that has been very supportive of the local gaming community. The owners are amazing people and I was honored when they reached out to me a few weeks ago to inquire about my <strike>little</strike> Itty Bitty Cthulhu sculptures! They carry several local artists and were looking to expand their selection of gaming/geekery items. I was thrilled to receive the email and met with the owners to show them some of my latest creations.</div>
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First, I had to show off the Sentimental Cthulhu....Cthulhu has a softer side. He enjoys stopping to smell the roses...before eating them. </div>
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Then, I wanted to show the Gamer Cthulhu. You just know that he's screaming all sorts of insanity-inducing expletives over his gaming headset, don't you?</div>
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Then, there is the Romantic Cthulhu. Cthulhu has a heart...truly...it might not be his own, but he is still presenting you with it. Aww...so romantic...and messy.</div>
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Then, there is Cthulhu...holding a brain. Because, why shouldn't he? Where does the yummy soul lie....in the heart, or in the brain? That is the true question...and the true connoisseur that Cthulhu is, has to try both to find out.</div>
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Which is your favorite? If you are in North Carolina, stop by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Gamers-Armory/322595942136?fref=ts" target="_blank">The Gamer's Armory</a> to see some of my work, along with other great artists and check out the wonderful gaming groups that meet up there on a regular basis! They have a wonderful selection of miniatures, tabletop, card games and more!</div>
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Edit: After much deliberation, my friend <a href="http://coltpixy.com/" target="_blank">ColtPixy</a> helped me narrow down a name for these guys! Thank you so much! I love my Itty Bitty Cthulhu!</div>
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Rhiannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02822709579667223645noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4474696451317464193.post-34837070305834247512013-11-18T18:59:00.000-05:002013-11-18T18:59:15.364-05:00Autumn Moves Swiftly...And pretty soon, the winter holidays will be here! Only a few weeks ago, our State Fair was ramping up and Halloween was quickly approaching!<br />
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Before starting my normal entries for the state fair, I had to finish up a request from a friend for a Witchy Cthulhu! She had seen my versions at the PPD fair and asked if I could make her one. I decided to go a bit further with this little fellow and not only give him a cauldron, but also a broom!<br />
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I entered five entries for the state fair. With so many things going on, I entered pieces that I had made in the last few months, such as Easter Cthulhu, orca scrimshaw inspired magnet and my mini peacocks. </div>
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For the open category, I made another peacock, this time, sitting on a painted, hollowed egg that is intertwined with ivy.</div>
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The theme for this year was "Homecoming." I thought on this idea for weeks...started a few projects and then quickly dismissed them. I even went so far as cutting up an egg and baking, but I set it aside for a Military Homecoming Theme.</div>
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It is supposed to be representative of the tradition of tying a yellow ribbon "around the old oak tree." I remember during the first Gulf War, how popular of a sign this was in many yards.</div>
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The only entry that won a ribbon was my mini peacock sculpture. Not only did it win First Place in the Miniatures Division, but it also won Best in Show!!! I was so shocked and thrilled.</div>
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The State Fair is one of my favorite events in the fall. It's a great time to get outside, enjoy the cool weather and see some wonderful exhibits. We don't ride the rides nor do we eat much of the fair food, but we love to people watch and play horrible carnival games! To be able to walk around and see so many talented artists and crafters is such a thrill. I'm already making plans for next year's fair.</div>
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On Saturday morning, we were up early (or myself, very late, running on less than three hours of sleep). We had two hours to raise the tent, arrange everything we had left overnight, unpack our cars and get all of our items set up and arranged. We took every bit of that time! But, it came together very nicely!<br />
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And in perfect time, because we were very busy all day on Saturday! We had so many visitors come through our booth and it was so wonderful to meet such sweet and wonderful people!<br />
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When we had a small break, I ran outside of the booth and sketched some tentacles on both of our display boards, highlighting our unique items! I had Cthulhu sculptures, pendants and earrings to offer our customers, while <a href="https://www.facebook.com/yarntwisters" target="_blank">Yarn Twisters</a> had Cthulhu hats, dice bags and tarot/cell phone bags! As you can tell, we created a "Cthulhu Alley" of tentacle goodness.<br />
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I had the right side of the booth to display my sculptures, magnets and jewelry on. We also shared the rack in the back corner and mingled a bunch of items, including some of my larger sculptures and a friend's awesome bookmarks!<br />
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We had inclement weather moving in, so <a href="https://www.facebook.com/yarntwisters" target="_blank">Yarn Twisters</a> and I had to scramble on Saturday afternoon when a brief shower moved through, protecting everything we had on display. It cooled off nicely, though, and people lingered around after the rain passed through. We did have to batten down the hatches on Saturday, since more storms were moving in that evening after the show. Everything was packed into our vehicles, with the exception of the tent & tables. I think we were all a bit apprehensive to what we would find upon our return on Sunday morning.<br />
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My parents were my biggest fans and I sent them pictures constantly from the craft fair! Dad had given me the tropical fish clips that are holding down my tablecloth (there are also dolphins and orcas scattered around our tent, holding down essential items). They worked better than any professional clips! Mom was constantly listening to my ideas, concerns and offering constructive suggestions from her years of experience in craft fairs. Without my amazing support group, I would have never had the courage to attempt something like this. :)</div>
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This group has a pair of jet black raven feathers, hand sculpted and adorned with denim blue Swarovski crystals. A pair of evil Cthulhu post earrings are next, along with a pair of dove feathers with blue undertones and light blue miniature Swarovski crystals.<br />
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A pair of gray earrings, featuring a heart sunburst in the center. Two Death Star pendants sit in the middle, both featuring a tigereye polished bead. The final piece is a pair of hair barrettes, featuring a rainforest tree frog sitting amongst colorful foliage. The perfect accessory! <br />
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<br />Rhiannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02822709579667223645noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4474696451317464193.post-8475640658556700942013-09-15T22:29:00.000-04:002013-09-15T22:29:24.080-04:00Busy Busy Busy!Another weekend has finally come to a close and I have been frantically working on several projects, both for the <a href="http://www.cncpaganpride.org/" target="_blank">Central NC Pagan Pride Days Festival</a>, as well as for home and work!<br />
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One of the projects that I worked on this weekend was a large assortment of magnets. I had a lot of fun creating these and will probably try my hand at a few more before the end of the week.<br />
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Butterflies, dragons and unicorns, oh my!</div>
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My pumpkin Cthulhu was also finished this weekend. All he needs is a pumpkin chai latte and he would be the perfect fall accessory! </div>
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Check back later this week to see more of my creations, specifically some earrings that I finished or you can <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BewitchingDreams" target="_blank">follow me on Facebook</a> to see more of my WIP (work-in-progress) pictures and sneak peeks at finished projects. </div>
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Rhiannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02822709579667223645noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4474696451317464193.post-90048852060966265932013-09-11T00:20:00.000-04:002013-09-11T00:20:01.636-04:00Double, double toil and trouble..I have been working diligently on several projects, because I am getting ready for my first ever festival! I would be more nervous, but I'm running around in circles so much, that I really have not had the time to worry about anything but my next project.<br />
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Speaking of, here are some of my finished pieces.<br />
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These little witchy Cthulhus don't seem to be getting into any mischief, do they? Nah, I didn't think so either...though, maybe I shouldn't leave them together to plot in the darkness of night.<br />
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The top fellow there, with the bubbling caldron and purple hat...will be donated as a raffle item at the <a href="https://sites.google.com/a/cncppd.org/event/" target="_blank">Central North Carolina Pagan Pride Days Festival.</a> If you are in the area, come check out some of the amazing vendors and folks that will be participating at this weekend event!</div>
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<br />Rhiannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02822709579667223645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4474696451317464193.post-68849485213904458202013-08-25T01:02:00.001-04:002013-08-25T01:09:41.521-04:00Painting of All Types<div dir="ltr">
I showed you one of my works in progress earlier this week. Well, these peacocks have received their colors, like their larger cousins, now living in their new home with the happy couple married today!</div>
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That is not the only painting that I've been doing recently. If you follow my Facebook page, you will see earlier today, I finished painting one of my displays for the upcoming craft fair. What do you think? A little while ago, I busted out laughing as I realized that I was looking at a very warped version of Hollywood Squares, featuring the multiple personalities of Cthulhu!</div>
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Rhiannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02822709579667223645noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4474696451317464193.post-66457960882167185892013-08-20T23:46:00.001-04:002013-08-20T23:50:06.196-04:00Mini Peacocks<p dir="ltr">Have I bored you enough with peacocks yet? Well, that's too bad, because I have another peacock project to share with you.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Here are some mini peacocks that I made the other day. They were just baked tonight and will be painted tomorrow. They can sit on the end of your finger!</p>
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