ROBIN'S EGG BLUES GIVEAWAY

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NIPPON NECKLACE

Focal pendant by Esther Ramos of Mes Illusions Baroques,
Ceramic beads by LeAnn of Summers Studio,
turquoise heishi, pearls, lampwork, and bone
Sterling wirework and design by me.
available on etsy

FEELING ANGELIC

I tend to go in spurts with my religion and faith, that is in expressing it. I have tremendous faith, but have a very hard time showing it in my jewelry and artwork, which is something I would like to become more comfortable with. It's a real guilt thing that goes way back to catholic grade school, and some wicked nuns. In any case, I have wrestled with that for years. It has started to become more comfortable, but it is slow going. The theme for this swap is a bookmark Thing with Wings, but it had to have an angel...so this really just fell into place. I wish I could keep it, but I know I will receive one just as nice if not nicer, and I hope it brings peace to the recipient in some small way! I'm starting to like my RELIGION a bit better...the key is just to keep believing , in yourself too.

ALTERING BOOKS WITH LENNA

Here are some pages that I made in Lenna's altered book. Her theme is Nature, and I am really having a blast and a great experience working with one of the best! I forgot to scan the pages I made, so Lenna was kind enough to do it for me and send it to me. You can visit Lenna here, Creative Lenna, and see all of her amazing work, including paper and some beautiful fabric pieces! The best word that I have to describe her work is real beauty, she can find it in everything!
Lenna has another blog called Creative Swaps , where she hosts swaps with different themes and people from all over the world have participated. I did my first one last month, and the quality of the work involved is fantastic. Lenna is the best host ever, and super organized. I highly recommend it!

Now, does anyone have any extra time they can spare?!!

VINTAGE FLEA SUNDAY

Huge apologies for the bad photos here...but I just had to share my wonderful finds today at the flea. It's so nice when you go with the intention of finding something and you actually do. My only expectation today was buttons, and I really scored! I know the picture doesn't do it justice, but this lot has glass buttons, (the cobalt and yellow among others), so many pretty rhinestone ones, metal, pearl, and tons of mother of pearl, and shell buttons that I didn't even show because it was bags full. Everytime I look I find something else wonderful. I also picked up some great black faceted glass and vintage rhinestone pieces that are mixed in there and hard to see. Guess I haven't any excuses now but to start working on some fabric art, and maybe some new jewelry. Ohhh, the gears are turning!

HOPE II

Hope comes in all sizes, and different forms. It is right here.
You are all hope.

"Hope is a belief in a positive outcome related to events and circumstances in one's life", as defined by Wikapedia.

I love hope. I relate to it, think about it, utilize it, and keep it a part of my life. I have seen it shine many times, and it has been one of my best friends. When I come here everyday , hope is to me...all of you. You are to me the vehicle which moves me to places that I cannot go alone, nor would I want to.

Thank you all.

HEARTSONG

Design by Sharon Borsavage
featuring artisan made beads and pendant by LeAnn of Summers Studio

available on etsy

I am offering free shipping at my etsy store this month!