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Tuesday, August 7, 2012

It's been a while...

so, it's been a while since I've blogged. why, well first, writing is not easy for me or even something I like to do. don't even know if I do it well. (btw, my son HATES that I use lower case letters but there is just something about them. I also love fonts but there are not many to choose from here). I digress. anyway, another reason it is hard for me to blog is because I don't think anyone out there reads this. I have become addicted to blogs, especially jewelry blogs. I follow about a hundred and it is hard to keep up. seriously. I see so many people reading and commenting on other blogs but...ok, enough whining.

here are a few new designs I created. Fair Trade Sari Silk and Yarn has become part of my latest and I am liking it. it is hard to create designs that are not something that you would be drawn to or normally wear. that is what I am trying to do with the Sari Silk. and guess what, customers are liking it and making purchases.

speaking of purchases, a friend prayed over me recently as I have been so stressed about money. she approaches God and prayer a little differently than I do but I sure needed the intercession. God's timing is rarely ours but He is blessing me this month and I am very thankful. I am also thankful for friends who will pray over, for and despite me!

Combining two pieces, both with Sari Silk and/or yarn. Antique Sterling Silver Plated chain on both pieces.

The purple beaded drop necklace have each bead individually wired wrapped to dangle along each chain link. I used a swirled hook on the side for the clasp. Sari Yarn in mainly purple hues finish the back. I used black Chinese Silk cord to wrap and finish the ends. Matching earrings complete the design.
$35 Necklace
$10 Earrings

The second piece has both Sari Silk and Yarn in the design, finished with the Chinese black Silk cord and pink hemp cord. I through in some Bali Silver beads to accent the silk, yarn and chain. $35

To read more about Fair Trade Sari Silk and Yarn, go to:
http://www.darngoodyarn.com/

This piece has both Sari Silk and Yarn in he design, finished with the Chinese black Silk cord and pink hemp cord. I through in some Bali Silver beads to accent the silk, yarn and chain. $35

Fair Trade Sari Silk and Sari Yarn creates depth to this design. The Silk shimmers a deep blue and/or black, depending on the light. The Yarn has variegated colors but primarily black. I secured them with Chinese Silk Cord to a Sterling Silver Plate chain. To pick up the shimmer of the Silk, I added a few Fire Polish Beads that are beautiful as they catch the light. A silver tone pendant with a midnite black center finishes off the look. $38

hope you like these....I will post more later this week. love to hear from you. truly!

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Fun with Angles

I'm having a lot of fun using my new/old dress form and different camera angles...what do you think?

A design of colored fresh water pearls, mother of pearls, shell and antique brass beads intertwined at various levels on antique brass chains, resulting in a triple chained adjustable length necklace. $60

Coupled with another fun necklace: I layered lots of antiue brass and a few antiqued copper pieces to create this unique necklace. Swarovski Crystals and Glass Pearls accent some of the focal points. It is very light weight and is adjustable in length for your neckline. I love the double link antique brass chain too! $45

I will be very interested to hear what you think about this design. I took different silver tone chains, large, matted, oblong, round and small. I added white ribbon and white cords along with Sari Silk in a shimmering silver hue. (The Sari silk fabric scraps in the design were once on the cutting room floor in a factory half way around the world. Instead of being thrown out, they are sewn together by women in Nepal and India, which provides those women with a way to make a sustainable living in otherwise poverty stricken conditions.) This is considered a Fair Trade Fabric Design. I braided the three groupings together and finished it up with a matted silver chain that measures 28 inches. It is adjustable for your neckline so wear it short or long.
$42

Either way, let me know what you think!

Antique silver links and chains of different shapes are surrounded by lovely glass pearls. Each one is individually wire wrapped for security. The necklace measures 24 inches and has colors of shimmery blues, fushias, greens and silver "Cherries Jublilee"!
$32

Different hues of gold and antique gold chain accent the rich color of these glass pearl beads. Another style in the “Black Eyed Pea” collection of glass pearls; shades of light and medium cream, black, brown, two-tone black and brown, off white, mocha, bronze in 12mm, 10mm, 8mm and 6mm in size. Each pearl is wire wrapped onto the individual chain. The necklace measures a little over 27 inches. The earrings are part of the set.
necklace $32

Huge Fresh Water Baroque White Pearls, individually wire wrapped in the rosary design. Accented with AB crystals, teardrop and bicone shape that picks up all the colors and simply shimmers with them. Wish you could see them! A beautiful silver chain adds more class to the design. Adjustable for your neckline but average is 18". $38

I hung a glass pearl necklace with it (even though I know it doesn't go together). Antique silver links and chains of different shapes are surrounded by lovely glass pearls. Each one is individually wire wrapped for security. The necklace measures 24 inches and has colors of shimmery blues, fushias, greens and silver "Cherries Jublilee"!
$32

Red coral and antique brass beads look striking with the large yellow genuine dyed Turquoise gemstone nuggets. You will get so many compliments (if I do say so myself :)) Measures 23 inches. $52

hello? anyone out there????

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

What is Old is New Again!

Gonna list some designs that I created a while ago. Hope you enjoy them and let me know what you think.

Antique gold and polished gold chains, attached to antique gold cones, are accented by fresh water pearls. Shiny blue, sagey green and white pillow pearls, all twisted together to make this beautiful necklace. $50

This gorgeous necklace design is three twisted strands of loaded down genuine Turquoise Gemstone chips. The shades alternate from turquoise blue, green and yellow hues. It is so rich looking and I tried to capture that in the photos. It measures 22” but is adjustable for your neckline. A must have for you! $55

Filigree, hammered, chain, hand crafted and Bali Silver items are used to create this unique design. Bright Saphire Blue Fire Polished beads add a little spice of color to highlight the colors in the bow. Finished off with a larger mm chain and Bali Silver lobster claw with a little dangle charm on the back. About 20 inches but adjustable for your neckline. $45

This is a hippy style blown glass tube necklace accented with silver tone beads. I love the retro look of this and it goes with anything as there are so many different colors. 18" and adjustable for your neckline. $24

A large scrolled pendant hangs from a silver chain necklace. The pendant is about the size of a flat tennis ball but not too heavy. The chain is adjustable for different necklines. $18

A large scrolled pendant hangs from a silver chain necklace. The pendant is about the size of a flat tennis ball but not too heavy. The chain is adjustable for different necklines. $18
Coupled with a glass tube hippy necklace accented with silver tone beads. I love the retro look of this and it goes with anything as there are so many different colors. $24

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

a little about me

child of God
love lower case letters
a single mama
a mama who loves her son without any conditions
an artist
a designer
creative
practical
logical
funny
loyal
istj (myer briggs)
creative
stubborn
onrey
bad speller
movie lover
book lover
thankful
high maitanance
still a bad speller
lazy at times
lover of clean sheets
interested
musical
guess that's enough for now, stay tuned!

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

help!

ok, I thought I was pretty computer savvy but, I guess not. cannot figure out this twitter thing at all and now I am messing up my blog. I could really use some help/advise out there so would appreciate your comments.

when trying to learn this, i screwed up and now it shows some fonts I tried to add (which didn't show up), layouts that didn't work, and gadgets that are smarter than me.

help me please!!!! anyone out there?

how do you know when you have a comment? I thought if you followed someones blog then you were notified when they posted, doesn't seem to be so.

thank you.

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Messy Workshop Blog Hop

I was blog hopping one day and saw this blog hop challenge....take pics of your messy workshop and post to your blog. I knew this was one I could do, no problem! So, here is my workshop (though I call it my studio) and I think I should win (there really isn't any prize). btw, back in Nov. I went on a cruise and a good friend watched my cats and she and her son saw my workshop/studio as a challenge. They did a great job organziing, yes, it looked a 1000 times worse than this. Thank you Brandy and Collin! You did great, but creative minds are just messy, inside and out. We would rather create than organize/clean. To tell the truth, the only times my room begins to get organized is when I can't find something I need. What about you?