It's that time of year -- I clean!!!!

It hits a few times a year, usually, right after Christmas as we wait upon the arrival of the New Year.  

This year, the urge to clean the nest,

to make room,

well, it hit a bit earlier, and I do love the results.

I often find some special treasure I had forgotten.

There was no exception as I began to clean a closet yesterday.

Tucked inside a box was a bag of polymer clay pendants I had made almost a year and a half ago.

I couldn't torch for 3 months so I began to learn a bit about polymer clay.

Here's what I found.

I listed these in my Etsy Store.

The ginko leaf is a symbol of hope.

I made this leaf with gold clay and a touch of mica powder.  

Isn't this fun to find what you were doing over a year ago?

Here's the link for this leaf.

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I call these little birds,

Glitter Birds.

There was glitter in the clay I used to make them!

Wouldn't they look sweet on a nest with small eggs under them?

Pearls would make lovely, little eggs.

Here's the link.

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This leaf reminded me of weathered barn wood.

It's called

Weathered Wood Ginko Leaf.

I added a touch of mica powder to it.  I like the way it looks by itself, but you could add some small charms to complete the pendant.

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This bird reminds me of a bird carved from weathering wood.

I am amazed by the way polymer clay mixes.

Some of the combinations are very interesting.  

If you want to see more of this little bird 

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here.

I had to smile when these leaves and little birds came out of the box.

It was an enjoyable way to spend a bit of time when I took a break from cleaning.

What treasures do you find when you deep clean?