[tweet_box design=”box_07″ float=”none”]“Dare to Dream is the collection that embodies our desire to dream; our wish to allow our dreams to permeate our existence; to grow, to expand, to morph into even bigger dreams. To become reality.”    Alene Geed   [/tweet_box]

 My very first experiment (after taking several classes) was one involving fusing metals to create a design. I got the idea from one of the books I found early on.  Getting Started Making Metal Jewelry by Mark Lareau.  FYI, this is a great beginners book for those interested in metals.

Mark suggested fusing several scraps of sterling onto a backing. I tried this and created my very own Picasso-esk piece.  Cool!  

This process has become a mainstay in my design process… I experiment constantly and am always amazed at the twists and turns the piece takes before the final design is ready. 

The fusing process is like our dreams… it starts with a concept (in this case my idea for the piece) and then it takes its own leap into the final design; one that I could not have imagined or predicted!

Fusing involves lots of HEAT in order to bring the metal to almost melting point. … Just like the path towards our dreams. We may experience ‘heat’ or obstacles along the way and yet our desire pushes us ahead.

See the full selection here. Wear your design to remind you to Dream Big and Take the leap forward.

[tweet_box design=”box_08″ float=”none”]”Dreams that you dare to dream really do come true”  Walt Disney[/tweet_box]

Check out all the designs at Dare to Dream

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Several Years Ago I was introduced to this delightful Dr Seuss book.  [tweet_dis_img][/tweet_dis_img]

Most of you are familiar with this famous author of children’s books.

Theodor Seuss Geisel was born on March 2, 1904, in Springfield, Massachusetts. He published his first children’s book, And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, under the name of Dr. Seuss in 1937. Next came a string of best sellers, including The Cat in the Hat and Green Eggs and Ham. His rhymes and characters are beloved by generations.

I knew about many of his books of course, but this particular book was new to me. I LOVED it immediately! Every so often my copy finds it’s way to my night stand. Why?? Because ‘Oh the Places You’ll Go’ is meant for children AND adults. 

It can be read in one sitting… and it packs a wallop!

Here is the opening page of the book. It sets the tone for a marvelous journey through your life. Each page offers a treatise on life… offering hope, encouraging us to dream big and reach for the stars

[tweet_box design=”default” float=”none”]Congratulations! Today is your day. You’re off to Great Places! You’re off and away!”[/tweet_box]

These words of wisdom help us get the most from our journey in life.

“You won’t lag behind because you’ll have the speed. You’ll pass the whole gang and you’ll soon take the lead.”….. “Except when you don’t. Because sometime you won’t.”

[tweet_box design=”default” float=”none”]”with our head full of brains and your shoes full of feet, you’re too smart to go down any not-so-good street.”  Dr Seuss[/tweet_box]

“So… be your name Buxbaum or Bixby or Bray or Mordecai   Ali  Van  Allen O’Shea, your off to Great Places!
Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting.  So… get on your way!”

 If you haven’t yet had the opportunity to read and enjoy  ‘Oh, The Places You’ll Go‘   get a copy of it today and experience the wonder this book brings.

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