Celebrating 4th of July

Celebrating a quiet 4th of July on the island..... as well as celebrating at least some progress on my "difficult" little basket that has not made my life very easy of late.

I finally got the base done on the little black basket (fourth time is a charm) and it is attached to my make-shift mold.  Had to step away for awhile due to my rising frustration.

So in the interim, I finished a little beaded chalice with lid - for some sense of accomplishment.

But I will return to my little challenge tomorrow.  Usually the ones that are the biggest headache turn out to be my favorites...eventually. At least, I HOPE that is the case here.