It's Been Awhile, My Friend!

Well, it's hard to believe that almost SIX years have passed since I've last posted. While I wish I could say that I've become some big-shot in the birth art world and that I've made it big-time, instead I'll just say that it's been an interesting ride. Since my last post, I have began a new Etsy store featuring the sculptures and labyrinths that I was selling at the DONA conference in Boston. I've tried my hand at a few medieval faires with my ocarinas, mugs, and jewelry. I've delved into soap-making. And most recently, I've begun needle felting.

I absolutely LOVE needle felting! In some ways, it's like sculpting with clay, but it's also so very different. For starters, there's no waiting for something to be fired, and then glazing and waiting again. Once I finish a felting piece - it's DONE! And they are SOFT and CUDDLY! And it's easy to use colors and make things vibrant with fiber vs. clay. Though you CAN make colored clay, it's not the easiest process, and painting fine details on parts of sculptures isn't easy as you always tend to bump a part with a color that isn't supposed to be there.

You can see most of my journey on my Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/Penleys.White.Oak.Creations/

I'll mostly be using this blog to do a few giveaways, though maybe I'll find the time to post every now and then :)