Learning new things

Red Enamel Heart3, originally uploaded by CreationsbyCat.

I love learning new techniques... in jewelry making, in cooking, in paper crafting. I've always loved stretching my abilities. I set several goals on new jewelry making techniques that I want to learn this year.

Yesterday, I received a package with my new enameling supplies in it and couldn't wait to dig in and get started. Enameling is one of those things that I promised myself that I would learn this year. The Red Enamel heart necklace is my first attempt at enameling... I'm pretty excited with how it turned out . Not perfect, but pretty nice!

In other news, for anyone wondering... my dad is doing better. He had a heart attack and we ended up taking him to the hospital aftern New Years. It was so hard seeing him doing so bad! He's always been larger than life to me, and it was really pretty touch and go for several days. But, he's back on his feet and recovering as well as could be expected!

I, of course, being worried about him didn't sleep for several days and wasn't really taking care of myself. So what happens? I come down with pneumonia! I've been out of commission for almost two weeks now~ But I'm happy to say that I am finally feeling more human and am ready to join the land of the living!

Hope everyone else's New year started off better than mine. But, I have accomplished one goal that I made for myself~ it's a start anyway!

Comments

[April]

Hey Catherine, I haven't visited your blog for a while. I hope your Dad is doing OK, I am sorry to hear that you guys have been going through this rough time. It is so scary! Hope things are going ok for you otherwise. Your jewelry is looking great. Talk to you later, April

[renee]

Beautiful necklace. You need to take care of yourself. Keep in touch!