I feel a little sad, I buried my "pretty bird" cockatiel today. He wasn't much of a talker, could only say "pretty bird". He was fairly old when I got him 15 years ago, he belonged to a friend of my daughters, when the friend got a new dog the bird and the dog didn't get along so he came to live with me. A couple years later Patty gave me a young female cockatiel to keep him company, she is feeling pretty lonely right now. I put a couple more mirrors in the cage, that seemed to help. I guess she will adjust. I buried him in the back garden, when the weather is warmer I will plant a lily nearby.
Okay, on to a happier topic.
My partner for the Texture and Heart Swap received the package so I can show you the texture sheets and necklace I made for her.
This is the Heart Pendant. I made a beaded wire bail and used a decorative chain. I used PearlEx to add sparkle to the design.
Click on the photos for a closer look.
I made negative and positive texture sheets in a floral design. I used the same Sculpey II that I used to make my other texture sheets and stamps. ArmorAll is the best release but cornstarch and water work fairly well too.
I hope to make a cane for tomorrow. See you then.
Thanks for stopping by.
It is always so difficult to lose a pet (which I can say with heartfelt sadness, as I have lost many in my lifetime)..15 years is a long time to have a pet. Even though he could only say 'Pretty Bird' in English, I'm sure he had a lot to say in bird talk to his cage mate. I love the idea of planting the lilies.
ReplyDeleteI love the heart and the beautiful texture sheets you made! Awesome!!!!
Thanks Sandy. Yip, he was a good boy and I do miss him.
DeleteSo sad to lose someone you love, even if they were "only" a bird. I dread losing my oldest kitty, who is now 17.
ReplyDeleteBut the necklace is BEAUTIFUL, and the textures are great.
Thank Gillian, I do miss my pretty bird but I would be lost without my cats.... that is not a happy thought. Nope, not gonna think about that....
DeleteBJ, so sorry about your bird. Animals give you such a reason to keep going.
ReplyDeleteHow come you use Sculpey III to make your texture sheets? They are gorgeous but I need to know. LOL
Okay Bon.... go back and read Day 1 which explains how/why I used Sculpey... it 'splain it all.. You already read it, you left a comment, however it has been two weeks and us old folks can't remember that long... I know this because I had to go back and read it myself. Good thing I wrote it down!! LOL
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