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Author Archives: Sherry Scheitel
I’m Back Again
I’ve been gone for a while from this space. Instagram is so much more fluid and less cumbersome. The ability to reach people all over the world is phenomenal! That being said…when I came back to visit my little blog, … Continue reading
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Teach A Man To Fish
Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after. Henry David Thoreau Original Digital Collage using my photos from the island of Vieques in Puerto Rico and a vintage photo from … Continue reading
I’m Back!
Well…I could blame it on a lot of things…technical issues, family obligations, laziness. It could be a combination of all of those things, but I am going to make a more valiant effort to post regularly. I have however, been … Continue reading
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Tagged abstract painting, art, dogs, dream animals, horse, intuitive painting
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Bohemian Copper and Bead Bracelet Class
Come and join us as we create a bracelet that is sure to draw comments. You can humbly blush and confess that you made it yourself. No prior experience necessary. All tools and materials provided, however if you have some … Continue reading
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Tagged art workshop, bracelet class, jewelry class, Maury County, Stillwaters Studio, Tennessee
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First Successful Class of the Spring
I had such an amazing time teaching my first class of the year! Three wonderful ladies, (alas, the fourth couldn’t come because of illness) put in some determination and elbow grease to create some beautiful necklaces. We shared food, a … Continue reading
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Digital Playground
I have so much fun playing with digital collage! It is like a virtual playground where I can create what I imagine. When I see other artist’s digital collages, sometimes I am inspired to try to create something in the … Continue reading
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Tagged digital collage, digital studio, Maggie Taylor, Procreate App, vintage photos
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Published in Belle Armoire Jewelry Magazine…Again!!!
I am tickled and blessed to announce that I have been published in Belle Armoire Jewelry Magazine for the second time! My article is entitled “Bohemian Dreaming” on page 56 of the March 2016 issue. Many thanks to Natalie Way, … Continue reading
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Tagged Belle Armoire Magazine, bohemian, boho, copper, jewelry tutorial, necklace, published, Stampington
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Upcoming Classes- Friends In The Making
Coming up next month I will be teaching a jewelry making class along with my talented friends Jim Poag MFA and Michelle Moraczewski AIA who will be teaching watercolors in a day long workshop. Come and try your hand … Continue reading
An Opportunity Seized
You may recall the post that I did last year with this beautiful old house that is a couple of miles from where I live. For almost 30 years I have driven past it and wanted to go in and … Continue reading
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Tagged abandoned house, country living, Culleoka Tennessee, gingerbread trim, history, old house, southern charm
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An Island In Time – Part 2
Amidst all of the beach exploring and snorkeling, I did find a little time to make some art while my grandbabies were napping. I brought a small moleskine and a few stamps and an inexpensive, small watercolor set. Also a … Continue reading
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Tagged artjournaling, beachcombing, coral hearts, family vacation, islands, mixed media, moleskine, paradise, Puerto Rico, Vieques
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An Island In Time – Part 1
I think I awoke at about 3:30 a.m. It’s a little fuzzy now. This trip began and ended in the dark hours of the morning. My entire immediate family converged on a tiny island called Vieques, Puerto Rico. My children … Continue reading
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Tagged beaches, Carribean, ferry, islands, Ocean, off the beaten path, Puerto Rico, sea, stormy skies, travel, Vieques
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Published Again!
I am excited and blessed to announce that one of my necklaces has been included in the December issue of Belle Armoire Jewelry. It is in the Boutique section on page 114 with the instructions on page 123. I am … Continue reading
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Tagged Belle Armoire, bohemian, copper, jewelry, magazine, published, vintage
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Toddler Lessons For The Imagination
My blog may have been a bit silent for a few weeks. We have had a temporary situation of having our daughter-in-love and grandson staying with us so that we can look after them while she is dealing with the … Continue reading
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Tagged autumn walk, children, creativity, forest, grandchildren, imagination, nature, photography
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Off Of Cloud Nine And Back To Work
After floating around in the clouds for a while after I received my copy of Artful Blogging, I figured it was time to get back to work, so I decided to take a little trip to the Nashville Flea Market … Continue reading
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Tagged art jewelry, cast pewter, fall fashion, flea market, handmade, jewelry, junking, Nashville, necklace, Rusty Rats, seashells, trade beads, vintage
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Autumn Glimpses
The garden gave up a few morsels before frost. It’s sad to think it is done, but nice to have a break from figuring out what to do with never ending squash. I found the mushrooms growing by a straw … Continue reading
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Tagged acorns, autumn, fall, fall leaves, garden, morning mists, mushrooms, photography, spider webs, sunrise, walks
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Tassels, Tassels Everywhere
I don’t know about you, but I always loved the fringy leather jackets of the 60’s and 70’s, so in honor of fall and the Bohemian spirit within me, I have been creating a series of tassel necklaces. The case … Continue reading
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Tagged bohemian, earthy, fall fashion, fringe, handmade, necklace, tassels, upcycle
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Published In Artful Blogging!
It’s finally here! I’ve known it was coming for several months, but until it was in my hands it was hard to imagine. Yours truly has a 3-page spread in Artful Blogging Magazine! They sent me a pre-newstand copy. The … Continue reading
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The Mom Journal-Places To Go and Things To Do
Someone is bored…as anyone would be in the situation. We had to plan an outing. With the help of our county transportation service, I was able to arrange a small trip to the local mall where we shopped and ate … Continue reading
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Tagged Alzheimers, art journal, coping with Alzheimers, dementia, digital journal, elderly, mixed media collage, mothers
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Music Grows Here
Living in close proximity to Nashville has its benefits, like having musicians everywhere you turn. So many people move here from all parts of the world to try to make it big in Nashville. The local people also are … Continue reading
Morning Walk Inspiration
For the past week or so we have had gorgeous weather here in Middle Tennessee. Low humidity and cooler temps have made it feel like fall. I decided to take a little walk down our road instead of my usual … Continue reading
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Tagged art journal, autumn, black walnuts, country road, fall, inspiration, nature, nature art, poke berries, pokesallet
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More Of The Mom Journal-The Enchanted Forest
My Mom is progressing further into Alzheimer’s disease. I have another post on the digital collages that I am creating to document and emotionally process this journey. She had to move a couple of months ago to a nursing home … Continue reading
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Tagged Alzheimers, Bird's nest, dementia, digital collage, digital journal, elderly, elderly parents, nursing home, wildflowers
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Van Gogh Would Be Envious
Driving down our road is beautiful any time of the year. It is a source of many photos and much inspiration. This spring my husband and I were driving by our neighbor’s property and noticed that they had planted a … Continue reading
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Tagged country road, countryside, flowers, rural charm, southern charm. wildlife food plot, sunflowers, sunshine, Van Gogh
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Art Journaling On The Move
My cousin messaged me the other day and said that she was going to visit her sister and they wanted to do some art journaling together. She wanted a list of materials that she should bring to work with. I … Continue reading
Playing With My Food
My garden has not only been a source of sustenance lately, but also a source of inspiration. An abundance of squash and cucumbers and turnips has had me thinking of ways to capture the harvest in more ways than just … Continue reading
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Tagged abundance, bohemian, garden, gardening, patriotic, squash, turnips, vegetables
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Combining Media Digitally
Someone asked me a couple of days ago where I get my ideas. I said that sometimes they just happen organically. I don’t always set out with a concrete idea of what I want a piece to look like. I … Continue reading
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Tagged digital collage, mixed media, natural dyes, texture, vintage photos
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Stormy Weather
Sometimes in Middle Tennessee we have bands of severe thunderstorms that travel through with high winds and hail. We have had the milder edge of the storms this evening, but the more severe weather seems to be north of us … Continue reading
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True Story
Living in the south is interesting. I was shopping in Aldi one day with my cart filled full of mostly veggies and this tall and somewhat round guy in overalls stopped me and said, “Well honey you ain’t no bigger … Continue reading
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Tagged Aldi, food photography, heat wave, Iphoneography, photography, pick up lines, southern charm, summer, veggies, watermelon
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Ahhhhhhh…Studio Time
I love it when I get some uninterrupted time in my studio! So…today, after I made breakfast, picked the garden, mowed the yard and ate lunch, I got to escape to my creative space and get to work. I had … Continue reading
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Tagged art jewelry, copper, earrings, flowers, mannequin, necklace, polymer clay, studio, torch fired enamel, turquoise
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Light Buggies
A couple of weeks ago we celebrated my grandson’s second birthday. He got to stay up way past his bedtime which is usually just before dark. It was the first time that he had seen fireflies! He would squeal and … Continue reading
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Tagged children, digital collage, fireflies, lightning bugs, nature, play, trees, watercolors
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New Art Journaling Class
I’ve scheduled a new Art Journaling class for Monday, June 22 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. at Wall Candy Custom Framing and Gallery in Columbia, TN. All materials will be included in the price except the journal. Bring your own, or purchase … Continue reading
Polymer Play
I have long been frustrated with the bead selection locally. It is hard to find the kind of earthy looking beads that I like anywhere within an hours drive. For inspiration, I looked to the clay beads of my friend … Continue reading
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Tagged art jewelry, beads, clay, earthy, fingerprints, handmade, jewelry, macrame, necklace, polymer clay, raggedrobyn, rustic, tribal, Vladthebat
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A Little Helper
Lately I have been experimenting more in digital collage. I recently was inspired by the work of Sloan Bibb, who is a mixed media collage artist who lives about an hour from me. He constructs huge works that include vintage … Continue reading
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Tagged birds, countryside, digital collage, DistressedFX, egg, haybales, landscape, mixed media, nest, Procreate App, rust, ScratchCam, Stillwaters Studio, vintage, white gloves
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Enchanted Forest
For several years now, my Mom has been progressing through the stages of Alzheimers. Lately she has gotten more confused and has had to be moved from an assisted living facility to a nursing home. She has extra sitters throughout … Continue reading
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Tagged Alzheimers, art journal, art therapy, collage, dementia, digital collage, elderly, enchanted forest, fairy tale, lost, mixed media collage, wandering
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From The Kitchen
Nothing is safe from my camera these days. These pears are in front of a painting that I did for my art class when I was 17. The catch of the day. My tasty pineapple before I cut it up. … Continue reading
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Tagged apps, clementine, crappie, crappie fishing, creativity, DistressedFX, farm pond, fruit, Iphoneography, orange, pears, photograph, pineapple, still life, stilllife, sunshine, textures
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Country Roads
As I drive down the road from my house… I start to see the old familiar sights… With new eyes.
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Tagged birds, country road, countryside, DistressedFX, Iphoneography, landscape, photo, Tennessee, texture, trees
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Dreaming Of The Sea
I managed to sneak in a few hours at my workbench today. I had already painted these handmade clay elements, which inspired me to go with an ocean theme today. There is a starfish and a print of a piece … Continue reading
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Tagged bracelet, cancer the crab, copper, crab, handmade, jewelry, necklace, one of a kind, OOAK, trade beads, truquoise, zodiac
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Going Photo App Crazy!
I’ve loved taking IPhoto’s for a long time, but recently I found an app that I adore! The DistressedFX app for IPhone is so fun! I am addicted. When I drive to town or walk around my house or yard … Continue reading
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Tagged altered photos, apps, DistressedFX, Instagram, Iphone, Iphoneography, landscape photos, photo apps
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Art Journal Workshop
Please join us as we construct art journals from “scratch”…as we say in the south. We will be assembling and binding journals out of watercolor paper. We will then paint the pages and explore different techniques for adding embellishments, … Continue reading
Clay, Wire, and Beads
I finally got around to firing a whole batch of clay pendants and beads. Figuring out how to fire that kiln was a dilemma that had me puzzled for a long time. On my first attempt, I shot the breaker … Continue reading
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Tagged aqua, burgundy, copper, earthy, fired clay, kiln, pendants, trade beads, tribal, Wall Candy Gallery
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Orphaned Earring Finds New Home
A friend of mine gave me this cool, dangly earring. I just had to find a use for it. I embedded it into molten pewter along with a piece of hammered brass wire. Then I stamped a design … Continue reading
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Tagged copper bangles, copper necklace, old hippies, orphaned earring
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Courage
Well, this necklace is a little bold, but sometimes you just have to make a statement. A piece of re-purposed tin with an image of a cowboy and the Alamo are the central elements. It is cold connected with brass … Continue reading
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Tagged Alamo, copper, courage, cowboy, cowgirl, necklace, rodeo, Texas
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Yummy Beady Colorful Fun
I don’t know what it is about these beads…they are sooo yummy I could eat them. I am enamored by powder glass beads. I recently found a vendor at the Nashville Flea Market who had a large stash of them. … Continue reading
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Earthy
It’s the time of year to start to dream about digging in the earth and planting seeds. A couple of days ago, we were in the mid 30’s and alternating between a blizzard and sunshine. In about three days, the … Continue reading
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Tagged clay, earthy, garden, hammered copper, jasper, macrame, necklaces, spring, studio, trade beads
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Delicious Patina
This patina on brass inspired me to use some of my favorite colors combined to make this necklace. There are yummy trade beads, and torch fired enamel dangles, with a chain of glass beads and a vintage button and loop … Continue reading
A Circle With A Hole
Circle inspirations, joined hand in hand…a lovely aqua ceramic disc from Vladthebatsattic, a beach stone from the Florida coast, a cast pewter element, a lampworked bead, and a coin carry the theme.
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Having Some Fun Now
I had a bright and yummy surprise on a gray, wintry day. Goodies from Steph in Belgium! Merci beaucoup my friend! There are some goodies headed your way too! I’ve really been having a lot of fun in the studio … Continue reading
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Tagged artisan jewelry, fun, Vladthebatsattic, Wall Candy Custom Framing and Gallery
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Handwriting On The Wall
Dog Daisy Chains
Two Feathers
I am excited to tell you about a new shop where my jewelry can be found. Two young friends of mine have created a beautiful little shop called Two Feathers in The Shoppes On Fatherland, a new shopping village … Continue reading
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Tagged East Nashville, eclectic, jewelry, The Pharmacy, Two Feathers, vintage shop
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From The Workbench
I have a wonderful client who has been having me rescue some of her old jewelry and also to take some beads and other elements and combine them into something wearable. She found these beautiful African trade beads and chunks … Continue reading
More Patina
I’m still finding uses for my random relics that I bought from the interesting fellow who metal detects. Two birds on a fountain, riveted to a piece of copper with a green patina. The stones are malachite and carnelian and … Continue reading
Fragments and Relics
I’m always drawn to old relics. When I was a kid, I always said I wanted to be an archaeologist or an artist. Now that I’m grown up, I’ve realized that I can be both if I want to. The … Continue reading
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Tagged ancient, archaeology, dig, fragments, Israel, pewter, Richard Salley
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Metal Melding
I’ve been experimenting with some new techniques of melding different types of metal together so that they are visually separate, but joined as if one piece. I’ve combined copper, brass, pewter, African trading beads, stone and glass beads, and … Continue reading
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Tagged African trading beads, brass, copper, ethnic necklaces, pewter
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Chalkboard Style
I’ve been loving the old school chalkboard lettering that I’ve been seeing all around lately. Then I just happened upon this great tutorial on how to fake the look with Photoshop. Here is Foolish Fire’s tut. Check out my results!
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Tagged Chalkboard, Foolish Fire, If you love me, John 14:15, keep my commandments
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A Thought For The Fourth
14 If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 Chronicles 7:14, American flag, art fest, fourth of July, mixed media
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It’s About Color and Texture and Fun
I have a serious color and texture addiction. Hi…My name is Sherry and I’m a colorholic/textureholic. I had a delicious time in the studio combining materials and techniques to come up with some new creations. I pulled out … Continue reading
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Tagged color, earrings, flowers, lampwork, texture, torch fired enamel
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Creative Sparks
My recent class combined with my flea market finds have inspired some new pieces. The yellow turquoise set in a copper bezel is combined with some colorful beads for a summery look. Stamps from my Richard Salley class have … Continue reading
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Tagged bracelets, chartreuse, copper, earrings, necklace, Richard Salley, turquoise
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Mrs. Hilsendegen
We pick up our story from the previous post by introducing you to Mrs. Nora Hilsendegen, wife of Deputy Roy Hilsendegen, patiently waiting and praying for her brave husband. Neighbors come running with the news that Roy has been shot … Continue reading
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Tagged cherish, copper, history, life, narrative jewelry, necklace, tintype, watch
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Creativity Infusion
Ahhh….so much fun crammed into one day! What can I say…the Art-is-You conference was a blast! I took a jewelry class with Richard Salley called Alchemy and Elements. He made everything SO easy and clear. I came away with … Continue reading
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Tagged Art is...You, Jane Salley, jewelry, Nashville, Richard Salley, workshops
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Twice The Fun
Come on out to Wall Candy and join the fun!
Art-Is-You
Guess where I get to go this week! I’m so excited! Art-Is-You!
Flea Market Finds
I made a LONG overdue trip to the flea market in Nashville yesterday. I found lots of cool things that I was looking for at my favorite bead supplier and a cute little frozen Charlotte, but the best thing I … Continue reading
Close Up
Leafscape 16″x 20″ acrylic on canvas River Stones 16″ x 20″ acrylic on canvas Available at Wall Candy Custom Framing and Gallery in Columbia, TN.
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Tagged acrylic painting, leaves, stones, Wall Candy Custom Framing and Gallery
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Goodies In My Mailbox
Merci Boucoup to my friend Steph for the goodies that she sent to me. There is always something in her gifts to inspire me to run to the studio, and something yummy to satisfy my Belgian chocolate craving. This … Continue reading
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Tagged elephant, necklace, tribal, Vladthebatsattic, Wall Candy
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Wall Candy
Wall Candy Hey everybody! Check out the new video about Wall Candy Custom Framing and Gallery. This is one of the places that I sell my work in Columbia, Tennessee. Click on the link above.
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Eau De Love
I remember playing with the cosmetics that my mom and aunts had tucked away in drawers or displayed on their dressers. The tiny perfume sample bottles always intrigued me. They were much more fun than the paper, rub-on samples or … Continue reading
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Tagged dress up, love, necklace, nostalgia, perfume, vintage
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Salvaged Vintage
I spent one sunny afternoon walking around downtown Columbia, TN and checking out some new and old shops. First I went to Collectors Alley which is a store for antiques and collectables. I found several goodies there and then … Continue reading
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Tagged Collectors Alley, Columbia Tennessee, jewelry, Old Curiosity Book Store, purfume bottles, vintage
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All Who Wander Are Not Lost
For all of the Lord of the Rings fans out there, or just those of you who have a case of wanderlust…I just finished the new necklace made of hand stamped and cut copper, leaves made of wire, maps, … Continue reading
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Warm And Fuzzy Feeling
When chilly weather comes around, I loose my desire to work with cold, hard metal and stones. Instead a want to cozy up in a nice comfy chair and stitch on something warm and fuzzy. Continuing with the leaf … Continue reading
A New Leaf
Felt, copper, canvas painted with oil paints, thread, glass beads, leather.
Guard My Words
Set watch O LORD (YHVH) before my mouth; keep the door of my lips. Incline not my heart to any evil thing. Psalm 141:3
A Blaze Of Fall Colors
My newest torch fired enamel pieces, in shades of red, yellow, violet, and copper are available at Wall Candy Custom Framing and Gallery in downtown Columbia, Tennessee. Hand cut, pierced, hammered, and enameled elements, accented by colorful lampworked beads.
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Faithful, Noble, Woman
An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain. She does him good, and not harm, all the … Continue reading
Salt and Light
After having lunch with a friend in downtown Columbia, we were looking for something else fun to do. We decided to look around in the antique store on the square for a while. I looked carefully through the whole … Continue reading
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Tagged Columbia, Heart and Hands, salt and light, saltshakers, Tennessee, Wall Candy
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Rolling On The River
My family and I just got back from our yearly kayaking trip to the Hiwassee River in East Tennessee. With just enough rapids to make it a little dangerous and adventurous, and just enough calm parts that you can … Continue reading
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Tagged Hiwassee River, kayaking, necklace nature, stones, Wall Candy
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Goodies In The Mail
I just got a fun package of goodies in the mail from my friend Steph (aka Vladthebat) in Belgium. It’s always so interesting to figure out what needs to become of my little treasures. I’ve incorporated a few … Continue reading
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Smörgåsbord
Smörgåsbord That is the word that came to mind when I posted this necklace with an assortment of random, mixed charms. Mose of them are created by me, but a couple of them are not. It is currently available … Continue reading
Probiotic
I think that I have been a bit obsessed with probiotics lately. They are so crucial to health and life in our bodies. Once the good bacteria are destroyed by antibiotics, chlorine, and antibacterial everything, our health will suffer if … Continue reading
A Little Bookish
Copper, 1948 newspaper, stamped leather For the bibliophile in you.
Time Flies
Do you have any old, broken, forgotten pieces of jewelry or time pieces lying around that have too much sentimental value to throw away? I made this necklace for someone out of pocket watches that belonged to her family members … Continue reading
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Polymer Play
Feeling in need of some cheery, summery colors, I pulled out my polymer clay once again to create these new beads. Even though they are chunky and large, they are not too heavy because of the lightness of the clay. … Continue reading
Twigs and Leaves
It was a back to nature day for me in the studio today. I had some leaves that I had made from ceramic clay using the leaves from my lamb’s ear plant to make an impression in the … Continue reading
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Tagged ceramic, Columbia Tennessee, garden, leaves, mint, necklace, twigs, Wall Candy
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Frida
This is for all of you Frida Kahlo lovers out there. This necklace is composed of a resin filled metal heart with a photo of the lovely artist, turquoise, coral, Mexican coins, cute little pewter birds, and a wonderful clay … Continue reading
Stained Glass Garden
Stained glass is another one of my varied interests. This is a piece that I created on a double-paned window in the style of a mosaic in which the glass is glued to the backing with clear adhesive and then … Continue reading
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Tagged Columbia, flowers, garden, mosaic, stained glass, Tennessee, Wall Candy
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Taos Vistas
After a recent trip to Taos, New Mexico, I was inspired to paint some of the spectacular scenery. The sunsets there are amazing and I love to paint clouds so this is what I came up with. Both of these … Continue reading
Something Fishy
Turquoise, puka shells, glass beads, brass charms and chain. Thinking of summer. 🙂
Fibers Old and New
This is an assortment of bangles that I made using wire and silk sari fabric and beads. The other ones are leather and waxed linen and some old, weathered ball chain. I unearthed an old quilt that was made … Continue reading
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Tagged bangles, bracelet, copper, First Thursday Artisans Party, necklace, quilts, sari, Wall Candy
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Family Mementos
This is a necklace that I made for a friend of mine with a photo of her mother when she was a young woman. The coins were from a bracelet that her father had made for her mother and the … Continue reading
Back By Popular Demand
Well…back by popular demand and just in time for Mother’s Day, I am offering a jewelry class at The Royal Brush in Columbia Tennessee. Campbell Plaza, Suite 7E, phone: 931-223-5351. We will be learning to use pottery clay to create … Continue reading
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On Solid Ground
This is a painting by my talented friend Damien Boggs, entitled On Solid Ground. He surprised me with this at our show on Thursday evening. Damien has been a great addition to our Artisans at Wall Candy group. He is … Continue reading
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Tagged abstract painting, blues, Columbia Tennessee, Damien Boggs, singer, songwriter
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In Living Color
I was in the mood to mix it up a bit today as far as color was concerned, mixing my favorites with some contrasting colors and warm wood tones. These will be available at next week’s First Thursday Artisans’ Party … Continue reading
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My Favorite Colors
I don’t know what it is about turquoise and chartreuse. I keep gravitating toward these colors. They remind me so much of being at the ocean and of spring and summer, my favorite place and times of year. I’m … Continue reading
Nature Walkabout
The artist is the confidant of nature, flowers carry on dialogues with him through the graceful bending of their stems and the harmoniously tinted nuances of their blossoms. Every flower has a cordial word which nature directs towards him. ~Auguste … Continue reading
She Walks In Beauty
I have this book of Lord Byron’s work that is over 100 years old. It must have been well loved by someone, because the torn cover was hand stitched back together. I was flipping through it to find something … Continue reading
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Shalom
Shalom is a Hebrew word meaning peace, Nothing missing, Nothing broken, wellbeing, and complete, and used to mean hello, and goodbye. Stamped porcelain clay with glass, turquoise, and porcelain beads.