Swirlies

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This framed paper mandala features a double layer Spirelli in the center and is embellished with tiny white seed beads. 7" x 7" red metal frame. $32

The dark blue scalloped border just before the white spirals is made from the bumps-out hearts I mentioned yesterday. The deckle edge, outside the spirals, is what I do when I don't have a circle cutter that can cut a big enough circle. It's absolutely impossible to cut a perfect circle with scissors (and I'm a pretty good cutter) so rather than try & miss, I use deckle scissors. I think it adds an unexpected edge to an otherwise precise piece.

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I received the two bestest pieces of news this week. I mentioned a couple of days ago hearing unofficially from my friend that I was accepted for this year's Rochester Museum & Science Center's Holiday Bazaar. The very next day, I received notification in the mail that I was accepted for the Junior League of Rochester's Holiday Market. It's the first annual show for them and it looks to be of the same caliber as the RMSC show. Those are the two biggest shows I wanted to do this year. So good news two days in a row, really made my week!

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