Feels like I've fallen

right off the face of the earth.

In a way.

I am at work, taking a quick break. . . . . reaching out to the world because I feel like I've slipped off the edge.......

today, at work, I am mostly without internet access.

I can't access hotmail, or any forums, or a whole host of sites.

Very very strange.

And maddening!

And nerve wracking.

And lonely.

Oh so lonely.

(well, in a manner of speaking)

I don't know if this is a long term thing or a freak short term thing.

I'm really hoping for a freak thing.

(now when is the last time I uttered THAT phrase I wonder???)

;-)

We've got a winner!

Thanks everyone for entering and for ALL of the comments! You sure know how to make a girl feel good! And its truly been humbling and heartwarming to have so many artists that I respect and admire and strive to be like, give me such great feedback.

I combined the comments from here and from the JAN blog – put the numbers ( 1 – 34) into a random generator, and hit “pick a number” and lo and behold…..

Number 4 which turns out to be Stacie!

Stacie – please contact me using at janiceihg at hotmail dot com and we’ll get started on designing your piece! I’m really looking forward to it!

Winner and Learning

I will be picking (at random) a winner for the custom jewelry here in ohhhhhhhh, about 2 hours maybe (so get your comment in NOW to enter!) . I'm really looking forward to working with someone on a custom piece. Its a little bit scary but a lottabit exciting! I think it will be a learning experience - and those are always good!

Speaking of learning.....

I just created a really fun treasury and I hope you will go check it out. Its all about learning! No matter what your area of expertise, learning something new can really get your creative juices flowing. Not to mention the fact that you are supporting handmade and you'll have fun learning something new!

The treasury ranges from soap making to sewing to painting to ....

well, just go check it out and see!

AND SHOP!

:) http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c2cd84e943d6d916805f2dd/learn-something-new-today