This week I got started on a new project for an upcoming issue of Spin Off magazine and I'm absolutely delighted that I've been given permission to share a few sneak peeks and behind the scenes views of the process as I'm working on it!

Whoo hoo! I really appreciate not having to work in complete secret because I'm the most excited about a project when I'm in the middle of the ideation and creation phase. That's when all the good photo ops happen, too! Until the end for the FO pictures, of course.

So. Here's a little video for you of the start of my newest project with a little spinning at the beach! (Sound on for waves.)

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Yes, it's in black and white.

That's one of the conditions of the sharing. Photos (and video) in grayscale so that the colorway stays secret. Also, no pictures or reveals of the final crochet design, of course.

But it's kind of interesting seeing how it looks like this!

Here's one of my favorite pictures so far:

Gah, I can't wait for you to see it in color!!

I'm working on a post for Patreon that will share more photos and a longer video, so stay tuned for that if you're interested in following along with this little adventure!

Oh and postcards went out this week, too, to each of my amazing Patrons. I still have a few left if you'd like to see one of these little pretties in your mailbox! You can join me for as little as $2 a month to get a postcard with one of my paintings printed on it and a short handrwitten note from me.

This is the last of my Unscripted Florals postcards. Which feels a bit bittersweet, I admit.

But that also means it's time to design postcards for next year! Which is exciting!!

​Have you voted on which of my two collections, Island Abstracts or Toxic Florals, you'd most enjoy receiving? Voting is open to the public!

Because, you know, I'm hoping to convince lots more people that this tiny spark of joy in your mailbox each month is worth joining me for. 😘 I think my secret goal in life is to spend my whole month writing postcards, ha ha ha! How many do you think I could write if that was my full time job?? And wouldn't that be amazing!?

Okay, that's my big share and offer for this week.

A couple other quick reminders, since it's nearly Christmas already:

1. You might still be able to get one of my calendars before the 25th, but if you're not giving it as a gift, of course, then it should still arrive before January 1st!
2. If you're in need of a super quick last minute handmade gift, you also still have time to make some snowflakes! Be sure to check out my new class on Skillshare, The Littlest Snowflake, if you haven't already.

Okay, that's enough from me!

I don't know yet if I'll write to you next week or not; I plan to play it by ear. If not, though, I hope you have a warm and joy-filled holiday, however you may celebrate, and I will talk to you next year!!

-Connie

P.S. OMGeeeee these baby chickens just could not be any cuter! (I can't believe I have chickens in a box on my back porch, lol.)