ALCYONE

My daughter, Briana, named this necklace for me. Alcyone is a greek mythological figure that you can read about here. This post is about love above and beyond, as with Alcyone. Yesterday, as Briana went with me to my plasmapharesis treatment, she, out of love, and not being asked, took the time and discomfort to donate platetes while she was with me. Most people don't do it because of the 17 gauge needle, and platelets only last 5 days and then have to be discarded. I don't need platelets, they are for other autoimmune disorders and for cancer patients....I need plasma. But that is not the story. The story is that I am proud I raised a loving and unselfish woman. The necklace will be in my etsy shop tonight.

ALTERED BOOK WITH LENNA

I worked on Lenna's altered book this weekend, and really let myself fall right into the wonderful feeling of doing it! Lenna's theme is nature, and mine is birds. I don't know why it took so long for me to realize that birds are nature, and to incorporate them in her work. Hope she likes it, and can't wait to do more!

Thanks for taking a peek, and always for your kind words.

SNAKESKIN (not really!)

This is my recent listing on etsy. I fell in love with this humble green stone looking bead that Nan of Spirit Rattles sent to me as an extra...and oh...it was an extra special piece to me! I love the look of it, the color, and the smoothness of it. The other beads naturally fell into place, some faceted yellow jade and irid green pearls I found in Maine on my travels, and I just thought LeAnn's , Summers Studio bronze charm sealed the deal.

Hope you are all having a great weekend, and thanks so much for visiting!

IT"S ALL WITHIN

I finally had a chance to get messy and pull out the paints, glue, and papers. I really enjoy making these journal pages, they let me release so much of what is inside of me. Nothing could be closer to representing how I feel than this journal. There is such a" freeness " , a relaxation, that creating art allows me. Nothing else comes close to releasing what is all within me.

MORE BEZELS

This is what I have been working on for the past week, when time and strength allow, which is a tricky combination. I am pretty pleased with them. The top pic are are all images from my towers class, handmade bezels, solder, rivets, and ice resin. The last pic are bezels from Objects and Elements, the center one is one of my collages, the end ones are purchased images.
The question now is how to hang them. Do I use the beautiful sari silk and keep it simple , or do I make handmade chains, and really go all out. I'll have to think about this, but I would appreciate any input or thoughts.
Thanks for all your well wishes, and for visiting and sharing your comments and time.....I appreciate that immensely!

MEDICINE

This is a bookmark made for my swap group, the challenge being a zetti bookmark with a bookish type quote. I had a blast with this one...I hate to give it up! I cannot take credit for that cute little crown of hers...yes, I made it out of vintage paper, but I got the idea from my good friend sweet Marie of Lost Bird Studio. She sent me a great card with a crown like this, and I loved it so much I has to try it. I consider Marie the queen of vintage, and I have learned a lot form her style. She has a great blog you can visit here.
Treatment day is tomorrow, so I have been working hard for days because I know I will need the next few to rest.

Thanks for visiting, I always love your comments!

PROMOTING A GREAT CONCEPT

LOVE MY ART JEWELRY is a new website on the net, promoting handmade jewelry with handmade components. I myself have made a few components, etchings, and metal pendants, but these gals have got it going on. It's best to visit their site and read all about them and what they are doing....here!
Today is a special day in that it is one of the artists birthday ....Mary Jane! Happy birthday Maire! I feel that I don't know Maire as well as some others, but what I do know is that she is a dedicated artist that takes pride in her work and craftsmanship. She is inspired by life and knowledge itself...her work shows that...to me it is powerful and meaningful. Love My Art Jewelry is having a giveaway here to win this gorgeous pair of earrings made by Maire.....go check it out!
You'll also see the other artists who make up that group, all exceptionally talented. I myself have to go back right now and look some more...there is so much to see and learn.