July update

Its been some time since I last wrote.

At least 6 months.

In that time frame I went to Tucson for the gem show, came home- and pretty much had surgery right after we came home, to remove a soccer ball sized cyst on one of my ovaries. …YES, I said soccer ball… When I was starting to feel like “me” again and ready to go out into public again, the stay at home orders were announced for our state due to Covid, and I was yet again stuck at home. Stores closed, some went online, some permanently closed. Pretty difficult to keep your artist mojo going with a pandemic going on. I have tried to take it easy and not push myself for my mental health, but man that is difficult. I am made to create things. So like many, we’ve struggled with depression, battled our demons, and many have questioned their purpose, as finances are tight, and our stores are still not doing the volume of sales they once were. Every art show that I had applied for has been officially canceled- leaving me with an insane amount of merch, and shops being closed means no income to get new supplies. And many of you already know, that when I go in my studio, I become a production GODDESS. So finding the balance is super challenging.

Everyday I try to do a little something, whether its learning new techniques or working on my website, or just posting stuff on etsy, I’m trying, but I miss interacting with people and doing simple things like shopping. 2020 just keeps on giving!

At the end of May, Minneapolis had the awful experience of police brutality resulting in a man losing his life. There were riots, buildings were looted, and some powerful voices have been amplified to give a closer look at the system showing it is a broken system. During those first few weeks, I didn’t post much, processing and learning, so as to not drown out my fellow artist brothers and sisters and the messages they bring. Black Lives Matter. It’s not an argument or something up for debate. It’s a statement, a fact. We have much work to do for equality. I hope that this has shown more people how unfair our current system is, and we need to change it.

-Up to date on the world-

This next week I will be prepping for my Xmas in July event on July 24 at 6pm Central time.
My husband helped create the KKSN - kaleidoscope kitty shopping network! I do my own take on a shopping channel- and its awesome. We’ve done a couple online shows, and its been really fun, and since most in person sales events are questionable for the near future, this is the best way to get to interact with me and learn about my work. (I’m fun!) SO come check it out :)

I will have some smokin deals and giveaways! Aside from that, you get to spend your time with me! How fun right? Help me blow out my stock so I can keep making you the most lovely of lovelies. If you don’t already follow Kaleidoscope Kitty on Facebook, please click the link above and do so, I havent figured out an IG or alternate way to showcase my live event other than Facebook, so it will have to do for now. Tell your friends- I am hoping for a great turnout.

Did you know- All month (July) I am sending out extra presents with every order! Special treasures picked special for you, just because everyone needs a lil something extra in their life. More sparkle please!!!

-For the remainder of the year-

I plan on growing some new collections and refining my techniques and style. Lately I have been obsessed with setting the tiniest stones possible. And they have been a treat to relocate when they fall into my bench tray (not really)

I want to continue to make videos to bring you the latest and most awesome pieces I can offer.

I still stand by my purpose in life of being a creator, an artist, but come this fall I will be dividing my time doing PCA work for a very special lady who is unable to go back to her adult program. That special lady is my sister, and we have lots of fun things planned to collab with kaleidoscope kitty. My turnaround time might be pushed back to accomodate my new schedule, so be patient <3

Thank you so much for reading, I hope I didnt ramble too much.