Wonder and Whimsy Challenge Reveal: Gossamer Wings, pt. 2-ish

Oh!

I forgot one other thing that I was going to use for this month's challenge, but it's still in the works. I'll be sure to post it soon! :)

Wonder and Whimsy Challenge Reveal: Gossamer Wings

Happy last Friday of the month, everyone! 

Not only is today actually my wedding anniversary (we've been married 16 years!), it's time for this month's challenge reveal. Hurray!

As a refresher, this month I decided to make butterfly-themed jewelry... partially because I saw a monarch butterfly in my front yard, and partially because I knew I wouldn't have time to do my originally planned challenge (which I'll be sure to bring out some other time).

And besides, butterflies are pretty cool!

Not my photo!
Credit: Dan Freeman, found on Unsplash

Sadly, as anticipated, I really didn't have much time to this month to make anything. Between getting a chance to travel and see my family (yay!), our attic getting eaten through by squirrels (boo!), and continued health issues for both me and my husband (double boo!)... yeah, I haven't really had the time or energy to make jewelry.

But! I do have two pairs of earrings to show!

They are, perhaps, not the most original earrings. I still like them, though--and I'm definitely going to wear them. Sometimes simple is all we can do--and it's still worth it. It felt good to do at least a little bit of creating this month.

Thanks so much for stopping by today... I hope you all have a wonderful end of September! Come back in October to see what my next challenge will be. 

Wonder and Whimsy September Challenge: Gossamer Wings

Hello, everyone! 

It's time to announce what I'm tackling for my monthly challenge! Hurray!

Some background: I had a plan. I knew exactly what I wanted to do.

...And then I looked at my calendar, and realized that I was not going to have a lot of time to dedicate to it. That, and it's connected to a gift that I'm making some very dear friends, and I don't want to spoil it.

So! That will be my challenge for next month. (Building some anticipation, aren't I? Hah!)

Instead, I'm going to do something I'm equally excited about... and that is:

Butterflies

Not my photo!
Credit: Dan Freeman, found on Unsplash

Not my photo!
Credit: Meritt Thomas, found on Unsplash

I have been seeing butterflies everywhere--including my front yard. Last week, as I was looking out my front window, I saw a monarch butterfly flitting around. It stayed in my yard for a good 15+ minutes, and I got to watch it the entire time. :)

I've always liked butterflies, so I thought it would be fun to make some butterfly-inspired jewelry. No limits on this challenge--can be any color, any form, as long as it's constant with the theme. 

I have a few plans, so we'll see what I have time/energy to do. (Health stuff is still being uncomfortable and draining; I find out at the end of the month if I need surgery or not.) Regardless, I'm excited to start creating.

Be sure to come back on Friday, September 27th to see what I've made!

Until then, have a wonderful September, everyone!