FLOAT

FLOAT-available here on etsy

Pink is a funny color to me. I have a love/hate relationship with it. It goes in phases, and I think spring, or the lack of it here, is enticing me to try to pull a pretty color that exists in my brain, and make something pretty to wear. Spring is a season I call pretty. When I made these, I immediately felt a very peaceful and light floating feeling. That's what makes the color work for me. Also the combination with the rustic copper to me makes it perfect.
Hope you've enjoyed my crazy mind workings and ramblings! I love hearing from all of you! Thanks so much for visiting!

BREATH

BREATH-available on etsy here

I got my box of goodies today from Bead Trends. It was nice to see these earrings after so long, and especially that I chose to make something with a bit of color, so a bit refreshing too. I just listed these in my shop if you are interested. I have to thank Tatia and the wonderful staff at Bead Trends as always for making me look so good. Also, this issue is jam packed with some other wonderful artists we all know, so go check it out!
It's treatment week, and my mind wants to create, but the body is saying no way, so I'll be browsing around for a few days, thinking of all of you who are always there as my motivators and support. Thank you!

PAPER DOLLS

This is paper doll that I made for a swap coming up. There weren't any limitations, so I used a face that I painted that was part of collage from my Towers and Turrets class. I added a shawl of some dyed cheesecloth I made, and bits of vintage lace. I also used some papers and vintage buttons, and actually had a blast with this. Someone in the group mentioned it looked Frida-esque.....and now I see that, and like it!

That's for popping in and making my day!

SILVER LINING

Silver Lining available on etsy here

I fell in love with these silvery large organic looking pearls when I saw them, and knew I had to have them to make these. I also knew I had to have the vintage crystals I paired them up with. I just love the look of the handmade, slightly grungy appearance of the earwires and headpins , the earthiness of the pearls and the bling of the crystal! This is by far now my favorite pair of earrings, and since I just listed them in my shop, I'll have to make myself a pair!

Thanks for visiting and your wonderful friendship and support!

LADY

I find such solace and peace in making necklaces, especially using vintage pieces and other artisan beads. it's like putting together a puzzle in my mind, one that I have created, and I know when it is finished because I feel good. Old things make me feel good, they have sustenance, character, and warmth. They have endured.

available in my etsy shop here

Thank you as always for your visits and comments. I am thrilled to hear from you!

MADE IT BACK

I finally made it back to Tea Tuesday! It's been weeks, but all I can say is sometimes I get it together, sometimes I don't! Anyway, I just had to show off this cute tiny tea cup and saucer that my good friend Karen, from Thread Therapy sent to me......it's a beauty! Karen makes wonderful fiber art goodies, and also has some incredible vintage items in her reconditioned shop. As I sipped from this cup it took me to another place, of prettiness, and daintiness, and a place where niceness is important and to take time to enjoy some simple moments. It seems I forget to do this rather frequently.
Take a wander over to Kimmie's Art in Red Wagon's and visit all the Tea Tuesday takers, and their great blogs! Oh yes, the tea here, not really certain, it seemed a bit flowery. I tried to translate it but didn't get much out of that. Sweet Delila from Robin and the Sage sent me the tea from Finland! Delila has a beautiful blog filled with woodland wonder ....you will be amazed.I am trying to expand my horizons!
Thanks for visiting....and your sweet comments!

WITHIN, SEEK, LOVE

SEEK-available here

Love-available here

Yeah! My cold is just about over, and my pieces have returned from Belle Armoire Jewelry! I wanted to share these close ups with you, but I have the "Within" piece already packed up because it sold before I even got it out of the return box! That was a real nice spirit lifter! A lovely woman from Hawaii wrote to me and asked if I would sell it because she saw it in the magazine....I was , and am, happier than a clam! I had original photos of it, but of course cannot find them right now.
Seek and Love I just added to my etsy shop, I hope they can also make someone happy!

Thanks for your support and visits, without you, this would not be possible, and I feel very blessed.