MY DEAR FRIEND LILIBULLE

rings by lilibulle

Through the past few months I have met one of the sweetest people on earth, Lilibulle of France! She has been so kind to me , and has been helping me with my blog. She made the most beautiful banner for me, but of course I have screwed it up !! I gave it my best shot, and now I hope she can rescue me from this aggravating thing called a computer.....just give me some wire....PLEEEEASE!!
She also made me a stunning background, and I can't even get anything of that to appear!!

This post is not about me though, it's about Lilibulle, and I am thrilled to say she has created an American blogsite for her jewelry....and I would appreciate everyone to go there and look at her beautiful things, and follow her on her creative journey!! You will see by her style she is sooo full of energy and color and life!! She is a terrific friend. This is just some of her jewelry, and I loooove these rings, they are so much fun!!! You will not be disappointed!!

UPDATE:

Don't forget to go to Objects and Elements to vote for your favorite clasp in the clasp challenge!!(*wink...wink*)

Voting is now open!

SCANNING?

I tried to scan these pics for Patti over at the Joy of Nesting, and Lilibulle, my friend from France. Both of these lovely ladies have been very kind to me, great friends, and I am so glad I have gotten to know them through the blog and their art. They asked me to scan my publication pieces because they do not have access to Bead Trends magazine in their countries. I tried my best! The first necklace is titled "Always Faithful" and features some great Hill Tibe cylinders, and some fantastic Gaea beads and her Lotus pendant. The other necklace features a Green Girl charm, more Gaea beads, a beautiful piece of peruvian opal and some more wirework. It is titled "Keeper of my Heart", and I have to say I will probably keep it, it's my favorite! (For now that is!) So that's it folks!! Thanks again for all your kindness, comments and interest! There is a piece of every one of you in everything I do, and I truly believe that!

MISS MARIE II

Even though I'm working on a project, I just had to squeeze this one in for me! I had this necklace in mind for a long time....just really needed the right combination of pieces to fall into place. Using the technique that Deryn Mentock shared in her article of the Spring 09 issue of Belle Armoire Jewelry Magazine, I created the Marie pendant using a collage image and a chandelier crystal. I really love this technique, and the quirky, ethereal, distortion that comes from it. Combined with the lovely baroque pearls, vintage pearls, a vintage bone flower, tiny aquamarine briolettes, and that luscious Objects and Elements sari silk, I think Marie is lookin pretty regal. For some reason I just love her!!! (Oh no, another new obsession!) I think I love her in blue!! Click on the photos for a closer look.

BTW, thank you to everyone who left such kind comments on my first publication, and I FINALLY received my copy today , so hooray!! Some of you requested that I scan the pieces....I will try to tomorrow, but no promises on that working, remember, computer challenged here!! If it doesn't work I'll post new photos of them. But thank you all for your kindness, and I am very excited about it!!

CAN'T WAIT

OK, I know I'm a little impatient, but I can't stand it anymore! I AM in the July issue of Bead Trends!!!!!!!FINALLY, my first publication!!!HOORAY!!! B U T , I still have not received my copy yet. UGH!! I had 5 minutes the other day on my lunch break and ran to the B & N and saw it there, quickly, but i do know that I saw it with my own eyes, 2 necklaces in the back of the magazine, not sure of the pages. Seems everyone I know on the blog has received their copy but me. Melissa from Chinook got her's a week ago Friday. I realize that I am on the other side of the country, but my friend Liz Revit, who lives about 2 miles from me, received her's the other day, so now I really can't stand it. BUT, I am very excited I'm published, and will be in the same magazine for a few months to come!! My ongoing work and blogging with everyone here has gotten me to this point and I thank everyone for encouraging me!! I look to the blog daily for your friendship and inspiration. Lately I have been working on a special project, so I can't really post anything, but I hope to have some new things soon.
And about my friend Liz, who lives close to me, but more importantly was my first jewelry teacher, first inspiration, first source of encouragement, and one of the most talented and kind people I know! She has a terrific bracelet in the July issue also, so check it out! Also, check out Liz's etsy store!!! She is involved in painting, jewelry making, cards, and has recently been published in the book "Earrings, Earrings, Earrings"! She's super talented and her work is so much fun, her pictures are so full of whimsy!! She has her hands in everything and does a great job at all of it! Liz is the reason I do what I do with jewelry. I have tremendous respect for her, and can never thank her enough!

A LOT OF LOVE

This is one sweet piece from Sweet Bead Studio!!
There is a LOT of love going around the blogs lately!!

Another fantastic giveaway from a fantastic artist...Cindy Wimmer!! Cindy, at Sweet Bead Studio is celebrating her website redesign by having a VERY generous giveaway! There will be 3 winners and the gifts are FANTASTIC!! Go there now to check it out!!! I'd also like to say that I'm speechless at all the generousity flowing around blogland and general good will. It makes me happy to see so many people so happy......thank you to all my friends and new ones that are giving me opportunities all the time to meet them and learn more!! Cindy , I'd be honored to own one of your pieces!!

A COLORFUL GIVEAWAY!

Leave it to Chrissie Grace to find the best shot of color for the summer...and some adorable inspiration and treats for your home! These are made by Michelle of Allen Designs!! I think they are fabulous....just what we all need.....fresh, vibrant, COLOR! And such beautiful designs also!!
Enter her giveaway and treat yourself!!

AGAIN WITH THE FLYING!

Kristen challenged us the other day to do what we think we can't. So it took me a little longer than anyone else but this is what I did. I know, I know...bizarre huh? Not sure I really like it...it's ok....but I'm happy I did it. Actually it was 2 challenges for me, because RED is a challenge in itself to me these days. It certainly sparked my interest in altered art and ATC's, which I will continue with..... For now I guess I just keep flying! Thanks Kristen!!
( click on the photo for a better look if you want, it says)

in dreams we catch glimpses of life larger than our own