THE GUARDIAN

I spent the weekend making this necklace, and feeling very connected to my spiritaul self, and it made me feel good. I do not usually work in brass tones, but it just felt right, with the iconic image and the old world feel. I was in Michaels recently and happened upon Nunn Design's new line they are carrying called Adorned. I fell in love with a lot of the offerings, and used some of them here, including the great flower petal type element, this fantastic large and small chain, and the adorable sparkly headpins. The rest of the necklace is capped yellow jade and jasper nuggets. It's available in my shop here.

Thanks again for looking and all your wonderful comments I look forward to so much!

Remember, I am still offering 20%off in my shop, and you can still enter my giveaway by clicking here!

SOMETHING AMAZING

This spectacular necklace is posted on The Love My Art Jewelry blog. It is made of beads donated by all the artists there and will be part of an ongoing exchange. All the artists there make handmade beads and components, and that is what their mission is all about...using handmade to make handmade. I woke this morning to discover that some people thought this was mine, and I sincerely apologize, that was not my intention at all. I am just trying to spread the word of a great event taking place.
All of the incredible artists over at Love My Art Jewelry blog have come up with an incredible idea of creating and sharing, and of course jewelry making and prizes are involved! Go there now to read all the details, I promise you won't want to miss this!

My giveaway is still on....go here to enter!

AS PROMISED...GIVEAWAY AND A SALE!!

Just wanted to add an update that I am having a 20% off sale in my etsy shop! Enter coupon code "SALE20" to receive the discount, until Nov. 16th!!



I have been so busy with "stuff" , and still am, but I wanted to have a giveaway in thanks for all my wonderful followers...now over 500, and to every blog friend who is out there who constantly supports me, and encourages me. I really couldn't ask for more. I am forever grateful.

I am giving away this turquoise bracelet I have had on etsy, which seems to be very popular...66 followers. I hope it brings joy to someone, and I will give away the most recent mixed media piece I made, let's call her "Glorious Hope". I realize that not everyone wears jewelry.

So. it's easy, just leave a comment...that's it. SIMPLE. I'll pick 2 names on Nov. 16th!

SUGAR COOKIES

I guess we have holidays on the brain here already, but my daughter gave me the name for this bracelet, and I thought it was perfect. This blue is my fav color when decorating Christmas sugar cookies, and the combination of that with the soft tan is kinda sorta like a cookie, especially with the polka dots...right? Yea, I talked myself right into that!

Available on etsy here

SOMETHING DIFFERENT

I have had Kelly Rae Roberts book "Taking Flight" for about 2 years now. I love it, and look at it all the time. I pick it up, put it down, over and over, for days, then I forget about it, or subconciously put it out of my mind. I don't like to answer the questions in it, I don't like to write....never will. I like to express in the form of art. Tonight the planets aligned and I just did it., but of course had to put my own twist on it. I had to do the butterfly wings just because I love the pattern and the color. I had to add the vintage rhinestones for her necklace. And to tell you the truth, I was probably prompted to do this entire project because I just kept thinking of adding those gorgeous vintage buttons.
So I really enjoyed this and I love the transparent effect that Kelly shows in her book, I love the layering and knowing there is vintage paper underneath. Of course I am my own worst critic, and wasn't super happy with the face.....it is what it is. I also think I went to far with the markings in the background....I have a tendency of never knowing when to stop. The most important thing is that I have sparked something in me and I have many ideas for more. I hope I do them. I have been very depressed, and am trying to work through it. I am hoping this helps. This did make me happy.
I would love to know what you think. Thank you for visiting and all your comments I look forward to.

LIGHT SOUL

Enlightened-available on etsy here

Light Soul-available on etsy here

I have been busy working on these earrings, as well as some other items. Quietly working, not too talky of late, lots on my mind. I just listed these in the shop if anyone is interested.
As promised, I will be posting a giveaway later in the week in celebration of reaching 500 followers, and the countless kind comments left on my blog, and the many many new friends made!

Wishing everyone a great week!

DERYN'S INSPIRATION CHALLENGE

Last week the multitalented and sweet Deryn of Something Sublime proposed on her blog an inspiration challenge.....to create a piece of jewelry based on an incredibly gorgeous photo she posted. To see the photo, please visit Deryn's post here. This is what I came up with. This one was a personal challenge for me. I adore vintage but sometimes have trouble with it, earthy is easier for me, but when I saw the photo I knew what I was going to do, well, just about. I am not one to do multi layered strands either, but I pushed myself with this one, and I am so happy I did. Anyway, go take a looky, and see what you think. BTW, Deryn is offering a really sweet giveaway with this too, so if you are interested, you still have a day left....so chop chop!
In this necklace I used part of an incredible Victorian brass pin that I was hoarding and I deconstructed it, that beauty in the center with the rhinestones, vintage rosary chain, a gorgeous chandelier drop, heishi pearl, rhinestone rondelles, vintage rose flower beads, brass chain, and faceted garnet strands. The next step in my personal challenge would be to wear this, and I am getting closer!

Thanks for visiting and I always love your comments!