WAYWARD

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MRS. COURAGE

copyright sharon borsavage 2009

My new mixed media piece was created just because she had to come out, no challenges or swaps. She is taking me on one heck of a journey, and I'm still hanging on. The image of the lady is a fantastic reproduction image that Gale from Paper Whimsy has been making from her collection of antique books with vintage images. When I see these beautiful regal ladies, my heart melts, and I have to buy them and try to do something wonderful with them. I can say I'm pretty happy with the way this turned out. I feel like I am finally getting onto paper and mediums what is in my head, as far as images and feelings are concerned. And you know me, always with the bird, always wanting to fly! I also used some beautiful papers in here (I loooooove beautiful papers!), a part of a vintage book page, a vintage filigree flower from my collection, tiny colored blue rhinestones, and I stamped a piece of copper, and tinted the letters with acrylic paint. Let's not forget all the paint, and super heavy gel medium, which has just become my best friend. Thanks for always joining me on my journey!

EVERYDAY DRESSED

I started this necklace to finally use some beautiful Shiana silver pieces I bought a while back. I thought I would be all blingy and dressy, but when I finished it was just too too bright for me, so I just toned it down a bit, and now it is certainly something I could wear to work or a special night out with my favorite jeans and white button shirt with a jean jacket. Will be in my etsy shop later this week. Thanks for looking!

all sterling silver, flourite, and labradorite

CROWN INCHIES

More inchies created for another swap....the theme was crowns. I like combining a bit of zetti with seriousness, just as I enjoy rustic jewelry with a bit of bling, you know, that old chocolate and potato chip problem I have. I"m starting to view it as not a problem anymore though...but a blessing! The problem is that my appetite for opposites is insatiable! I am realizing that it applies to all aspects of my life...food, jewelry, art, husband(we are totally opposite!) Am I alone?

WINDING DOWN

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A little bracelet I made up recently. I feel like Autumn is winding down, although it isn't , but most of the beautiful colors are gone here.......and we are left with a lot of brown and bits of gold, and some blackness from frost hitting some very delicate things. That was the mindset behind the bracelet, and although it SOUNDS a bit depressing, and I start to feel a bit depressed in the fall, when I look at black and brown, and bits of cream and gold, I feel so warm.
I won this beautiful ATC from Terri at Pringle Hill Studio recently!! It is soooo beautiful, so richly colored and detailed, it is incredible, as well as the card it came in! Terri has been a source of constant support and friendship to me , concerning both my jewelry and art! I have met some amazing friends through this blog, and what excites me the most are the people who can relate to ALL types of art, whether they do them or not, not just their own particular niche. We can learn sooo much through the eyes and the inspiration of someone else, if we let it happen. Thank you Terri, as always, for your wonderful inspiration,encouragement and creations!! Thanks to all that visit me also....I am here because of you.
It's now 12:07 am......Happy Halloween!! Have a wicked one!!

INCHIES

I always feel like I have to do or try something new, so this was this weeks "new" thing.
They are called inches, and they are exactly that ...1" in diameter, and you have to create a tiny piece of art. Of course I thought it would be fairly easy, and was I waaaaaay wrong!! I just about had a nervous breakdown, and it took three days to accomplish this! But, I did it, and it did start to grow on me, ...kinda. It does feel good though when you are finally happy, after that struggle. And am I the only one who likes a challenge? I think the aggravation sometimes actually makes me feel ALIVE, adrenaline pumping, and the imagination is in overdrive!

PINK PASSION

I guess I'm on the pink wagon, and the back to basics train...but this is where my head has been, so I just go with it. I love pink and brown, it's so warm to me. I adore the wood heishi with the bling of the swarovski, it's my salt and chocolate combination that I always go back to. And silver is a forever love of mine. Funny how a person can be so passionate about a THING.
What THING are you passionate about? Not an idea, a THING. For me, it's silver, and beads, and coffee, and dark chocolate, and......I'll spare you the rest! Have a passionate Tuesday!