SUNSPOT

SUNSPOT-available on etsy here

I guess I had my fill of bright color with the last post because this is what my heart said to do today! Muted, mellow, and warm colors of vintage rosary, vintage crystals (set in new settings), and these wonderful faceted citrine briolettes that I received in a trade with the beautiful Rebecca....thank you again Rebecca! I have been so in love with this soft mellow yellow, old yellow color, it just makes me feel so warm and good inside.
Hope you are all having a wonderful week! Thanks for stopping by, I love your comments and treasure your friendships.

HAPPINESS AND MORE WATER

HAPPINESS-on etsy here

WATER-on etsy here


I spent the first part of the weekend being very productive and trying to work out of my comfort zone with color, and this bracelet is the result. Although not colors I typically would combine, I liked the way it came out, and it felt and looked happy...thus HAPPINESS emerged!

The water earrings I loved the first time I made them and secretly wished to hoard them, and they sold instantly, so I made 2 more pair, one for me, and one for the shop. I never get tired of that watery blue peaceful color. And I am hoping it helps the migraine that has taken over the 2nd part of the weekend.......talk to you all tomorrow, and thanks for visiting friends!

PATH

PATH-available on etsy here

Path is my new double wrap bracelet. When I set out to do this I picked up a few types of beads to work with and said..."this is all you have to work with." It worked. I felt it came together nice, I loved the color way, I didn't waste time, and I didn't second guess myself. I found a path.
Hope you are all having a great weekend, and I am always grateful for your visits. Treatment week has me behind in commenting, and I will be catching up this weekend!

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!