Tree of Life

today i took a beading class at the BeadTender called the Tree Of Life. my teacher, diane from Surry, was wonderful. she really explained in detail how to create it. iplanned on using small beads but then when i started experimenting with the chunky green beads i could not put them down.

i plan on making more of these

i played around with the roots and bent them so they don't look like this now.

 

Diamonds on the Lake

i had the most amazing artist retreat this weekend in Georgia at Diamonds on the Lake. 

i entered my bedroom named The Tree Of Life and found this beautiful artist card awaiting my arrival. its titled "Wings To Fly"  the little card reads "only through instinctive determination and perseverance will a butterfly emerge from its cocoon with wings strong enough to fly in breathtaking beauty. God has promised that as we persevere in our trials and struggles we, too, will emerge in brilliant beauty, clothed in His joy and peace."

thank you so much janice!

our group enjoyed our bonding time so much we named ourselves Love Dove.