New Beginnings

It's the Jewish Holiday of Rosh Ha Shana or the New Year. Everywhere people are saying "Happy New Year" and the kids are looking forward to a break from school - even though they just got started :) It is a new beginning for me. After the summer of being together with the children all the time, I now have some time in the mornings to do my crafts again. Not that I haven't done things this summer, I just didn't have time to put them on the blog.
Here are some boxes I made for the children's teachers. I found the cardboard box form in the shape of a pomegranate and covered the lid with Fimo. The bottom is painted with acrylic and lacquered. I used up some old flower canes I have had since starting to work with Fimo and decided I need to get going to make some new designs!

Pomegranates are one of the Seven species of Israel and are in season now. This beautiful red fruit is one of the symbols of the season and of the land.

Here is some jewelry I made with the pomegranate in silver and blue - I think I'll make something similar with red and gold colors, maybe all the 7 species.

My new 7 Species magnet with the same design as the mobile, but just small size to put on the fridge.

My friend and I went to an exhibition at the mall of different businesses and factories owned by women. Many of the tables were hand work; sewing, ceramics, knitting, stained glass and of course a good number of Fimo artists. I got some good ideas and inspiration and hope to implement them in the coming year. My youngest is now in preschool, and it's a new stage in life for me to be home alone, or with my husband, in the mornings. I've been asking the Lord what He would have me do with my time. There are no end to options, but we want what He wants and trust He will continue to guide.

Blessings on your day and happy Fall :)