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Wish Me Luck?

April 21, 2011 By radmegan 20 Comments

Yes. I did paint a wishbone with glitter, frame it, and place it prominently on my desk. Right now, I need all the luck in the world, and a glitter-encrusted rabbit’s foot is not an option, nor are 4-leaf clovers. I can never find those things.

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As you may know, I’ve had to cut back on my blogging because I’m working on a BIG project right now. What better way to share exciting news, than with a crazy, glitter-based craft?

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Basically, the long and short of it is that a publishing company based in Europe noticed this very blog, and asked if I would be interested in recording a video-based book on how to shoot quality photos of handmade crafts. I know, I know, it sounds a little bit “Nigerian Banker,” but it’s not… it’s actually legit. I leave for Europe at the end of May. I still cannot believe it.

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First of all, let me say this, when I was initially asked to do this project, I had some SERIOUS doubts. I mean, I love photography, but surely there are more talented photographers, and crafters out there. I mean, obviously there are. As the weeks have progressed, I’ve had to stop second-guessing myself (which is as natural as breathing for me), and just accept that sometimes, things happen that are fantastic, and sometimes things happen that are super crappy. Maybe this opportunity is the universe saying, “Hey, sorry about last year, I know that was really dark for you.” Whatever the case may be, my videos will be recorded and wrapped up in early June, and hopefully available for sale later this year!

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Since I’ll be in Europe, I *am* planning on traveling for fun, after my recording. Dearest readers, it’s been oh so long since I’ve been to Europe (not since 1998!!) If you have any tips for me, places you love, locations I absolutely MUST visit, I am ALL ears! I am hoping to visit Austria, England, Norway and Iceland… but those locations are not yet firm. I will most certainly be on a tight budget. As always, I would encourage, and beg you to leave suggestions in the comments below. If you have some super secret amazing thing that I NEED to see in Norway or Iceland, and you want to email it to me, please do! megan at radmegan dot com. So, that’s the news. I’m going to have 2 video books published about craft-photography. I’m stunned, thrilled, terrified, and in need of lots and lots of luck.

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If you too are in need of some luck, and want to coat a wishbone in glitter (I’m not saying this will make you lucky, but it might remind you that you already are lucky), I recommend making sure your bone is TOTALLY clean. I washed mine several times, and then left it out in the sun for several months. I also recommend using Mod Podge as your adhesive. I had originally intended on using liquid gold leaf; thinking that my little scrap of chicken bone would suddenly look as though it was made of solid gold. This was not the case. It ended up looking more like a dirty bone… which was not at ALL what I was going for. Queue the gold glitter which masks a variety of imperfections one tiny, sparkly fleck at a time. Maybe I should look into a glittery outfit for my on-camera recording?

Wish me luck… I’ll need it.

xoxo


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  1. j says

    April 21, 2011 at 1:43 pm

    Wow! Fantastic! I’m so happy for you. When you’re in Norway, take the amazing train ride to Bergen and eat the fresh smoked salmon at the outdoor market till you burst. And if you get to France, check out the mountains and alpine lake at Annecy. And then there’s Chamonix, and Cap D’Antibes, and of course Paris. Stop me, or I’ll have to come with you.

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  2. Shaina Smith says

    April 21, 2011 at 1:46 pm

    Is there a personal significance to mounting the golden wishbone on an excerpt of As I Lay Dying? I thought it seemed quite the oxymoron.

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  3. radmegan says

    April 21, 2011 at 1:51 pm

    J- THANK YOU!!! Oh my gosh I cannot WAIT to stuff myself with smoked salmon! Great suggestions! Thanks :)

    Shaina- HA! You noticed!! One of my best friends knew I was looking for old books to use in crafts, and she gave me half of “As I Lay Dying” I thought it was perfect… I’m so stressed out that I FEEL like I’m dying… but yea, hopefully my training will be less “stream of consciousness”, and more “concise and interesting information”. Either way, GOOD EYE! :)

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  4. Anonymous says

    April 21, 2011 at 2:02 pm

    hi megan! (“anonymous religious reader” here!). . .its fate! i’d say i felt it in my bones (no pun intended towards this blog post, but when i wrote in for your felted peep contest, i just knew it. . .you’re a terrific writer! and an amazing photographer! europe will be so excited to have you! i can’t wait to see your video books! no suggestions to where to go (i’ve never been to europe) – so go everywhere! have a fabulous time! and congratulations! you rock!

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  5. Sara Eaker says

    April 21, 2011 at 2:08 pm

    Good luck! I love the glittery wish bone!

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  6. Sarah Layne says

    April 21, 2011 at 2:52 pm

    wow, that is so exciting! congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  7. Rhea says

    April 21, 2011 at 4:28 pm

    uhhh, we sold you this glitter less than 6 hours ago! you are a quick one! xo The U.C.C

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  8. radmegan says

    April 21, 2011 at 4:31 pm

    Thank you “anonymous religious reader” hee-hee! I sure appreciate you sweet words! Thanks sooooo much for your support!! xoxox

    Sara- Thank you bestie!!! Maybe Jeffy can do this craft afer your next BBQ 😉

    Sarah- Thanks so much lady! You, for instance are someone FAR more skilled at photography than I… Love you!!!

    Rhea- HAH! I haven’t opened my rad multi-pack of glitter yet… the gold I used was one of two glitter colors I owned before today. What kind of self-respecting crafter only owns TWO colors of glitter? Pshhh. Not this crafter…anymore. Thanks UCC! xoxo PS- Sexy banner you guys have here! ;^)

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  9. suzanne says

    April 21, 2011 at 11:36 pm

    There is no one more talented or deserving of this fine stroke of luck!
    Keep the wishbone to treat jet lag and laundry upon your return!
    So stoked for you!

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  10. Cassandra says

    April 22, 2011 at 5:51 am

    This is soooo awesome! I’m so excited for you Megan!! You are so talented – you host such a great blog – your crafts are awesome – you totally deserve this!!

    I’ve never been to Europe, so I have no suggestions. But I just had to let you know that you really are a RADMegan and I’m very excited for you. :)

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  11. Peter Phun says

    April 22, 2011 at 6:35 am

    Rad Meg….
    Congratulations. You’ve worked so hard on this blog. I’m thrilled for you. Don’t forget us “little people”

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  12. ~Angela says

    April 22, 2011 at 7:13 am

    I just love watching your rise to fame and fortune :-) Congrats Megan, you totally deserve this opportunity!

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  13. Marty J. Christopher says

    April 22, 2011 at 10:46 am

    How awesome! Congrats!

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  14. Jessica Lynn Perkins says

    April 22, 2011 at 11:26 am

    You do not need luck, girl! You are THE Radmegan! Everything you touch turns to gold (gold and glittery, apparently). I know you’ll do awesome and I am SO excited for all your adventures!

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  15. KnightMare says

    April 23, 2011 at 5:47 am

    Ohh how wonderful.
    I will ask about and come up with a list of things that are good and also those that are overrated as a friends aunt did for me when I went to Sydney. I think that was almost more useful.

    If you are in South East England at some point after the beginning of June, let me know. there is always a sofa or just a drink waiting…

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  16. wrightmrsld says

    April 24, 2011 at 12:55 am

    Oh Megan, I am so excited for you and you do not need any luck…someone knows true talent when they see it!! I am so happy and I hope you have the greatest time ever. You deserve this opportunity so much. Come back with lots of stories and pictures for us. We will truly miss you. BTW, the felted peeps came Friday. They are so cute. I gotta learn how to do this for the little guys. Hugs :-)

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  17. radmegan says

    April 26, 2011 at 8:24 am

    Thank you Suzanne!!! xxxoooo

    You too Cassandra- I totally appreciate it! Thanks!

    Aww Peter- you will never be little to me!! I’ll always think back to when I was helping YOU get comfortable in front of the camera :)

    Thank you Angela!!! :^D

    Hey thanks Marty! I soooo appreciate it!

    Jess- Thank you! What should we coat in glitter when you come over??

    KnightMare- I love your username :) I’ll probably be in South England towards the middle/end of June? Where are you located? We should go to the Kew together!!

    Wrightmrsld- Thank goodness your peeps came before Easter!! Yikes- that was cutting it close! Thank you soooooooo much for your kind words. Your support means the WORLD to me! Thank you thank you!!! xoxoxo

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  18. Celia Cruz says

    April 27, 2011 at 8:36 am

    Dear Megan,

    I’ve just returned from Easter holidays to find that you’ll be coming to Europe. How about dropping by Porto in Portugal? It’s a 2 hour flight from London.

    Best,
    Celia

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  19. Anonymous says

    May 6, 2011 at 8:12 pm

    Okay, am I the only one that chortled when I read “make sure your BONE is totally clean?”
    *snort* Maybe I should mention that I have been alone in my house with a one year old all day….;)
    Megan, I love your blog and hope your trip is fantastic!!!
    – Keren

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  20. KnightMare says

    May 12, 2011 at 7:33 am

    have jsut come back to read the comments on this. Why does blogspot not let us have replies :(

    I live in Southampton but easy to get to london etc. I have never been to Kew before. June sounds good. I will just hav finished uni by then 😀 xxx

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