Wing Feather Veneers on Needle Holder Key Rings

I've been having fun with cane scraps, and I like the new Wing Feather look I've invented as a result. I used some of the veneers as decor for Secret Compartment key rings lately.

The textured base clay contrasts nicely with the smooth veneer, and they feel nice in your hand. Also, they look pretty, if I do say so myself!

I've listed these and more in my Etsy shop this week - I hope you'll take a look! These make such good gifts for quilters and sewers because they make great Needle Holders that I've offered a special price - $1.00 off EACH key ring purchased for a purchase of 4 or more! You can't beat that, even with drumsticks. LOL. Have a good week, friends. :)

Northern Nevada Cloud Formations June 30, 2012

There were some unusual cloud formations in Reno, Nevada last evening and since I was driving through that area I was able to get a few photos. There were clouds that looked like space ships or tornados, and then there were also long hedges of clouds with interesting twists and swirls in them, that allowed for very dramatic lighting as the sun went down.

(Edited to add: I learned that these are called "Lenticular" clouds because of their lens shape - thanks to Jodie Tice Lawrosky for sending me the info about that!)

I was driving so wasn't able to get photos of the most dramatic of them, unfortunately, when they were in the best light. Still, these are worth seeing - I like to think of them as God's art practice for the day. :)

As I drove further and was near the banks of Lake Tahoe, the sun was setting and I was able to take these photos of a couple more colorful and interesting formations that include a small section of the lake:

Wordless Wednesday - HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Wordless Wednesday - America's Finest at Nevada's Hoover Dam

Please VOTE in the PCAGOE Challenge!

I hope those of you who read my blog will take the time to VOTE in the PCAGOE Monthly Challenge. The most excellent subject of the June challenge is "Bowls and Vessels". There are some beauties!

You can see them best by clicking on the below link:
PCAGOE CHALLENGE POOL PHOTOS FOR JUNE

Then, once you've been amazed by the talent, click on this next link that takes you to the PCAGOE blog and scroll down a bit to the voting form, and let these awesome artists know what you think:

PCAGOE BLOG - SCROLL DOWN FOR VOTING FORM. VOTE HERE!

Hey, thank you for voting and showing your support for the efforts of this fabulous Etsy group!

Vote between June 1-7 and you could win. Three lucky winners will be selected in a drawing of all non-member voters and will be able to choose a prize offered by our member shops sponsoring this month's challenge. See the list of participating sponsors and prizes at the PCAGOE blog. 

Wordless Wednesday - A Promise

Wordless Wednesday - Yaquina Head Lighthouse Staircase, Newport, Oregon