Wednesday, January 30, 2013

I'm Looking Forward


Remember this? I just got another table full ready for overglaze this Sunday. I have six larger pieces to go to get to my base inventory for the Sunflower line. The first batch has gone through the kiln and is ready for the next step - adding the gold.



As much as I love these pieces I really want to move on if only for a short while. I'm looking forward to getting the rest of my existing ornaments caught up and adding a new line or two for the year. I've got plans - oh so many plans and so little time...

Ceramic Sunflower Ornament by GrapeVine Ceramics & Gifts
Available on Etsy and at The Kansas Originals Market
But this year it's not going to be all work no play. I'm going to take the time to go for weekend jaunts on the motorcycle, head to the lake and go thrifting. We've already been making short trips on the bike and I can't wait for the weather to cooperate regularly.

What are you looking forward to in the near future?


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  1. UnknownJanuary 30, 2013 at 10:46 AM

    i love to see how part of it is done Love it :)

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    1. MichelleJanuary 30, 2013 at 11:08 AM

      We've been playing with a idea of photo timeline to let everyone see step by step but haven't gotten it done yet :)

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  3. UnknownJanuary 30, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    I'd be curious to see how you create the orbs, too!

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    1. MichelleJanuary 30, 2013 at 12:16 PM

      I'll see if I can get it arranged. Could be fun!

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  4. Lori BergmannJanuary 30, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    LOVE your line of Sunflower ornaments! And great job on wanting to find a nice balance between work and fun—I sometimes have a hard time doing that, but with a new dog in the house, I'm now needing to remember to focus on the work and not all play?! LOL

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    1. MichelleJanuary 30, 2013 at 1:12 PM

      Thank you. With everything that has happened in the past two years we've decided that this will be our year to have fun.

      I hope your new addition blossoms with the time you are spending with him. Sometimes they just need to be foot warmers and know that you are close.

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  5. nangatesdesignsJanuary 30, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    I bought one of your sunflower pieces a year or so ago and love it! It's such a wonderful pattern and makes me smile when I look at it.

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    1. MichelleJanuary 30, 2013 at 1:13 PM

      I'm so glad you love it and it continues to bring you smiles. We keep finding new items to add to the line.

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  6. colleenJanuary 30, 2013 at 1:49 PM

    Sunflowers are my favorites and your sunflower ornaments, vases, etc. are really beautiful.

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  7. MichelleJanuary 30, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    Thank you Colleen. I really do enjoy making them.

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  8. UnknownJanuary 30, 2013 at 4:31 PM

    Michelle, your work is gorgeous! I love knowing I am not the only person who is thinking of the next project before the current one is finished.

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    1. MichelleJanuary 30, 2013 at 8:18 PM

      Thank you. I have a whole new line in the works that I can't wait to dive into.

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  9. CrystalJanuary 30, 2013 at 4:37 PM

    Oh I wish I could get more organized to get more done in a day. There's just too few hours. Lol

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    1. MichelleJanuary 30, 2013 at 8:19 PM

      You'll get there. You still have little ones at home - mine are teenagers and are never home.

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  10. Sewinggranny - MonaJanuary 30, 2013 at 6:43 PM

    Those are gorgeous.

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  11. Linda BJanuary 30, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    Sunflowers always make me smile. They are so neat.

    I need about 2-3 more hours in the day.

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    1. MichelleJanuary 30, 2013 at 8:20 PM

      Thank you. I'd love a couple more hours too. I just do what I can do and hope it's enough.

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  12. UnknownJanuary 30, 2013 at 9:41 PM

    I'm looking forward to taking some time for myself, beginning.....?

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  13. MichelleJanuary 30, 2013 at 10:02 PM

    Good Luck - Pick a time and just go with it.

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  14. UnknownJanuary 31, 2013 at 4:13 AM

    Love sunflowers, something about them just makes me feel happy

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    1. MichelleJanuary 31, 2013 at 8:16 PM

      I do too - I think it's because they are so bright and their size.

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  15. IsabellesAtticJanuary 31, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    your sunflowers are beautiful! glad you are also make fun time :O)

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    1. MichelleJanuary 31, 2013 at 8:17 PM

      Thank you, I think everyone should make some time for fun. Otherwise, you get into a rut and forget what you're working for.

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  16. vintagebyrachelFebruary 6, 2013 at 10:20 PM

    wooooow !!!! Amazing :)

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  17. MichelleFebruary 12, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    Thank you. :)

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