Use the Muse Contest III

Well all. Hope everyone is faring well this Christmas season. I had our family party here at my house for the 5Th year in a row. My sister and brother-in-law came and helped hubby and I get things cleaned up and they also mostly finished my kitchen which has been 6 years in the making. Due to physical limits of both myself and hubby, we couldn't do the work that was needed to finish it. There ended up being around 22 people in my home all at once. We all had a great time. I am glad it is over for a year. I get a little anxious having so many people here, even though they are family. The best part was when my older sisters and I started reminiscing about being kids. I found out that I was a terror and would beat my older sisters up if they picked on me. Serves them right...LOL...That explains a lot to my girls as they now know why Mom is the way she is...LOL
Anyway, I have been beading here and there and have made a few new projects. I received Rachael Nelson-Smiths book, "Fusion Beads" a couple weeks ago and am really enthralled by the patterns. So different and fun , but challenging. I have slowed down in my work as I have been dealing with emotional and physical issues, plus other everyday stuff that has brought me down.
I have a beading friend who I have been in touch with for the past 2 years and she has been electronically trying to help me be my own designer. She sends me awesome beads now and then to help me get my creative genes flowing. I entered the Use the Muse III contest after my hubby bought me the kit for my birthday this year. It was a bit of a challenge for me to make something beautiful from all the wonderful beads that were in the kit and I believe I did. I can't put pics out until Scarlett reveals the "muse". The "muse" is an item that was our inspiration to create a beautiful piece of art. I was a little hesitant and I was kind of chickening out when I needed to send it in for judging, but I figured, I gotta do it sometime. I know that I put heart and soul into the piece and I love it and in the end, that is what matters. I am impatiently waiting for the number 4 contest and can't wait until it comes out. When the "Muse" is finally revealed, I will happily post my pictures here and hope that you like it.
Merry Christmas to all of you and best wishes for a Happy New Year.