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Blooms and Green

I tried a little something new. The cabochon on this necklace is a stamped, clay piece from my new clay experiments, as is the toggle clasp. The clay was painted after firing, but I think my next ones will be … Continue reading

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Come and Get Creative

Well…due to popular demand, I am offering a 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 pendants and other jewelry elements, using stamps and … Continue reading

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Harbingers of Spring

As I write this, it is a scary warm February day. It is 78 degrees outside and breezy…probably a record high. I say scary, because I am reminded of a spring a few years ago when it was unseasonably warm … Continue reading

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Galilee

This painting is a view of the Sea of Galilee from a photo that I took when I was there in September. I think that this shot is from the shore by the town of Caperaum . Can you imagine … Continue reading

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Leaves of Clay

These leaves are made of clay that was fired for me by The Royal Brush in Columbia, Tennessee. Is anyone interested in taking a class in which we will make clay pendants and create necklaces from them? There are unlimited … Continue reading

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By The Sea

Well, I wish it was really by the sea, but it is just a photo of sand behind a new ocean themed necklace I just finished. I combined another one of my vintage drawer pulls with freshwater pearls and brass … Continue reading

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Blue Girl

I was cleaning out some old boxes and found this very old pocket watch case. I added a photo of my grandmother when she was a young girl and a very blue butterfly. The chain is glass and brass beads, … Continue reading

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Faux Fossil

The focal on this necklace was sent to me by my friend Steph (aka Vladthebat.) It is a clay replica of an ammonite fossil that she created. I painted it and added the other gemstone and glass beads to match. … Continue reading

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More Goodies

Merci Beaucoup to Steph! Fun goodies from Belgium. The only thing missing is the chocolate. It never seems to make it into the picture. Now I’m ready to head to the studio and create. I’m really anxious to try out … Continue reading

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Round About Town

A little sampling of the local color from my trip to Taos.

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Yummy Yarns

I just returned from one of my favorite art destinations- Taos, New Mexico. I was recharging my creative batteries. One of my favorite stores was La Lana Wools, a store devoted to all things fiber. I had to buy a … Continue reading

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Rainbows

Hubby bought me a new tool…a die disc circle cutter punch. He knows the way to this girl’s heart is tools. This is one of my first creations using it with my torch fired enamels.

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Heavily Laden

My little headless lady is getting weighted down with new creations awaiting the next show. Be watching for details of the upcoming show at Wall Candy in Columbia, TN on February 2.

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Chunky Earthy Blue and Brown

  I had some unglazed porcelain beads and was looking at them thinking of how I could decorate them. I happened to look up and see some permanent markers on my work table and thought…hmmmm… I wonder how this would … Continue reading

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Looking Toward Spring

This is a necklace that was inspired by an ancient necklace that I saw when I was at the Israel Museum. I used very different materials of course, like torch fired enameled copper for the triangles. The original was made … Continue reading

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Earthy

This necklace is made up of fired clay beads made by Steph in Belgium, bone beads and polymer clay faux bone beads made by me, wood and glass beads and leather. No bling, just handmade, earthy goodness.

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Seek

Jeremiah 6:16

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Eclectic Mix

I found some fun charm elements that I decided to combine with my vintage drawer pulls. I like the eclectic look. I hope you do too.

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New Blues

This is a new torch fired enameled copper “stone” with turquoise and glass beads. Vintage brass drawer pull with torch fired enamel dangles and dyed mother of pearl beads.

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Color My World

I’m having fun playing with my new enamels again. These are at Cliques Hair Salon in Columbia, Tennessee. Other pieces can be found at Wall Candy in downtown Columbia.

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Yummy Goodies

This is possibly a first. I managed to take a photo of the chocolate before it vanished! Another package of goodies from Steph arrived in my mailbox, unglazed clay pendants and beads, yummy sari yarn, and chocolate covered orange peels. … Continue reading

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Repurposed Vintage

Vintage dresser pull, crystals, glass beads, wire, chain Vintage dresser pull, freshwater pearls, French coin, metal leaf charms, wire, glass beadsVintage dresser pull, glass beads, torch fired enamel on copper, wire These are coming up for sale at an upcoming … Continue reading

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Happy Thanksgiving

May you have an attitude of gratitude today, and every day.

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Pass the Peas Please

My husband has been telling me that I need to make some more pea necklaces. I finally did some with a new twist of enameling the pods with my torch fired enamel. These are coming up for sale at an … Continue reading

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Mixed Media Work

I did a little painting based on a sketch that I did a couple of years ago. The original was in graphite and I copied it and attached it to a canvas and painted over it along with some background … Continue reading

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A Bit Of Experimentation

I have run out of stones that I like so I experimented with a domed circle of copper and the torch fired enamels. I’m pleased with how it came out and I think that I will do some more similar … Continue reading

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Test Driving

Whenever I finish a new piece of jewelry, I have to test drive it even if I just wear it around the house. I try to make sure that it is comfortable, that nothing falls apart, or pokes in your … Continue reading

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Blast From the Past

This is a chair that I painted for a friend approximately 20 years ago. She brought it back to me for a touch of because it had gotten worn and had some peeling from moisture that had gotten on it. … Continue reading

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Autumn Colors

  Blazing colors are igniting enameling inspirations. Check out my new fall designs at Clique’s Hair Salon in Columbia, TN or Heart and Hands on Main St. in Franklin, TN.

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Shards

From our random pottery and glass shards, I am trying to craft a memory of an ancient place and time, combined with a bit of my imagination. What these simple shards lack in beauty, they make up for with their … Continue reading

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Timely Treasures

A gift from Steph…a treasure trove of beads and things…and bars of yummy Belgian chocolate…wonder where the chocolate went! Merci Beaucoup!

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Digging Israel

  If you noticed a bit of silence for a few weeks, it is because I was away in Israel volunteering with an archaeological dig. My dream trip! As you can see from the picture below I was ecstatic to … Continue reading

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Sweet Inspirations

  Wandering through the streets of the Old City of Jerusalem is a feast for the senses! This colorful candy was an inspiration when I began experimenting with torch fired enamels recently. When I was in college, I had a … Continue reading

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More Sillyness

I’ve had a couple of these vintage hologram key fobs for several years. I decided to finally make something out of one of them. This could add some radical color to a dull day. I think it would be a … Continue reading

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Adventures

I will be gone for a couple of weeks on an adventure…a little bit of treasure hunting.  I have a couple of posts ready that I will try to upload. I’ve never tried to add posts from my Ipod, but … Continue reading

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Pearly Whites

Vintage silver plated spoon handles, repurposed costume pearls, glass beads This is a classy little necklace. It would really dress up a little black dress. Also, they make a lovely little tinkly sound when you walk.

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Buttons and Beads

I raided the button jars today. These would be perfect for someone who likes to sew, or just likes nostalgia.

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Blue

My morning walk inspired the color theme of the day.

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Can you handle it?

I found a use for the last two antiques dresser pull that I had. These were so fun! I’m looking for some more. If anyone knows any good antique shops near me, please let me know. Antique dresser handle, crystals, … Continue reading

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A Little Whimsey

I was feeling like I needed to have a little fun. All work and no play makes for ho hum studio time.  The central green bead was a gift from Steph. Recycled tin working pinwheels. If you get bored, you … Continue reading

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Two Shows In One Day

Busy, busy! Two shows in one day!  On Thursday of next week, in the morning, the long awaited Silo Studio’s Studio Thursday is taking place. Shawn has been working tirelessly to stock an amazing array of fun and funky furniture … Continue reading

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Make Every Day A Masterpiece

  Whether you call yourself an artist or not, you can be creative in every aspect of your life. Put a bit of play into your everyday humdrum and look at the beauty around you, or look at something that … Continue reading

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Misty Morning

I just received a box of goodies from Steph in Belgium. I was inspired to make several necklaces from some of the elements. It’s amazing what a couple of interesting focal pieces can do to bring together random beads and … Continue reading

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A Little Taste of Costa Rica

My family and I just got back from a wonderful trip to Costa Rica! It was in celebration of my husband and my 30th wedding anniversary. Something that momentous deserves a special celebration. I will have more pictures when I … Continue reading

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Vistas

  I had a little paint left over after I finished a painting on canvas, so I decided to see how it would work on copper.  I was pleased with the results and will probably explore this technique some more. … Continue reading

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Pink

  My poppies have been glorious this year. They were so heavy with blossoms that they kept falling over. The pink was an inspiration for this girly necklace. I’m not usually a pink person, but lately it has been growing … Continue reading

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Spring Sights

It’s finally warm! Hallelujah! I was wondering if I would ever be able to put away my winter clothes. I’m enjoying gardening and watching the antics of my chickens and all of the wildlife surrounding us. Outside of my bedroom … Continue reading

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It’s Easy Being Green

I’ve been working up a storm getting ready for Studio Thursday at Silo Studios next week. On the green theme, here are three of my new pieces for the show. Heart of Tin Stony Heart The green stone heart was … Continue reading

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Objects and Elements Inspiration

  When Steph was visiting, we made a trip to Michaels and picked up a couple of the new jewelry elements from the Objects and Elements collection by Susan Lenart Kazmer. I was inspired to make these two necklaces using … Continue reading

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New Materials Bring Fresh Ideas

    This is a bracelet that I made from the hand dyed silk that I bought from the Beaded Bungalow in Nashville. I love this stuff! I might have a hard time selling this one. I could just eat … Continue reading

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Blooming

Crocheted yarn flower necklace.   More polymer clay moths.  

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New Additions

http://www.youtube.com/get_player There are seven new additions to our menagerie, 5 Americauna and 2 Barred Rock chicks. I have been wanting some new chicks for a while. Many years ago, when my children were young, we had 29 chickens. That was … Continue reading

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Flutter By Butterfly

Misty sunrise. Polymer clay with laser print transfers and glass beads.

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Studio Time and Nature Walk

After two long afternoons in the studio, I finally finished this Sedona scene that I had been working on at the request of someone special. (If you can guess, shhhh! I don’t want them to see it yet.) It’s been … Continue reading

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Frida

Frida Kahlo Laser print transfer on polymer clay, mint tin, glass beads, vintage button, pins.

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Face To Face

Shifting gears again. Polymer clay has once more grabbed my attention. These “lockets” are made on mint tins with laser print transfers of Renaissance portraits. This pendant is just the clay, without a tin. The dangles are carnelian and glass … Continue reading

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Winter Treats

Winter has definitely found us in here Tennessee. I think that it has snowed every week this year. We are not accustomed to quite so much white stuff here. It has been beautiful though. These are views from my front … Continue reading

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Soft, Cozy, Warm, and Inspirational

What is it about winter that makes me want to play with soft wool and yarns in bright colors and neglect the cold, hard, metal and beads for a while? My hands have been busy while I sit and watch … Continue reading

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A Little Mixed Media

Just having a little fun! 

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Etsy Shop Additions

I just got through adding several new things to my Etsy Shop. Just in time for CyberMonday

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Two Shows

Busy, busy! I have two shows happening next week! The first is at Silo Studio in Thompsons Station, Tennessee, and this one is a three day show. It begins on Thursday, Nov. 18th at 9:00 a.m. til 2:00 p.m., then … Continue reading

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Morning Inspirations

I just want to eat these colors! So I ate them with my eyes and my camera and they became beads.

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Colorful Clay Fun

I was in the mood for something a little different. A while back I purchased a pasta machine for using with polymer clay and just hadn’t gotten around to using it yet. It was time for a little experimenting. I … Continue reading

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Big and Bold

I had a few requests at the last couple of shows for some bigger necklaces. I tend to like them short, but apparently the style is trending toward larger necklaces. So….I perused the bead selection in my studio and had … Continue reading

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Studio Thursday

It’s time again for Studio Thursday at Silo Studio. The festivities begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 2:00 p.m. Last month, there was an amazing rush of people at the beginning and choice items cleared out fast, so if … Continue reading

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In Living Color

Up at sunrise. Lunch matches my skirt. Wild and tame flowers.

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Pink

Just in a pink mood.  

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A Peek Into My World

Here is a little glimpse into my studio. This is the only sane corner. The rest is packed with stuff. On New Years Day I decided to paint the walls, so I had to take everything out of the shelves … Continue reading

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Creative Life

I love to try to apply creativity to all areas of my life. Sometimes we just go through the everyday routine of our lives and don’t think about beauty. Every moment of our lives can be made more beautiful if … Continue reading

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Sky and Sea

I seem to be drifting back into painting. This is a view of Shacks Beach in Isabella, Puerto Rico. The photo that I did the painting from was taken as our family took a walk after dinner one evening. It … Continue reading

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Camp Stillwaters

Well…it’s not really camp, but kind of like it. Each summer break I get some of my nieces for a few days and do crafts with them. I had one niece last month for a couple of days and we … Continue reading

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It’s Not Summer Without…

All of us probably have certain things that you can only do in summer that make the season come alive for us. My husband would probably say that first grilled burger of the season with big slices of homegrown tomato … Continue reading

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Savoring Summer

“Earth’s crammed with heaven, And every common bush afire with God; But only he who sees, takes off his shoes – The rest sit round it and pluck blackberries.” Elizabeth Barrett Browning There are certain things that take me back … Continue reading

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Summer Diversions

Paris Flea Market Pendant It’s time for this month’s Gallery Friday at Artisans in Downtown Columbia, Tennessee. This month we will have several new artisans. The festivities are Friday, June 25, from 5:00 until 9:00. 3 Metal Swirls Copper and … Continue reading

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Round Robin Reveal

At long last, it is time to unveil the results of our round robin which began in February of this year. Four artists have participated in this adventure. The beginning artist has finally received her necklace, so now we can … Continue reading

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Cherry Red

I was driving to the store, when I spied a local orchard’s sign advertising ripe cherries. I could not resist! Now…hmmm…what to do with 5 pounds of cherries? My favorite way is just fresh. For anyone in the Maury/Marshall county … Continue reading

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Gallery Friday Coming Up

“The world is so full of a number of things, I’m sure we should all be as happy as kings.”Robert Louis Stevenson Spring is so full of wonderful things that draw my attention away from the studio. The gardens call … Continue reading

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Land and Sea

I just finished refurbishing my herb beds and yesterday, while I was in Columbia I found the perfect ornament. I usually don’t buy on impulse, but these handmade clay mushrooms were tooooo cute. I got them at Loblolly Interiors Market … Continue reading

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Nashville Tennessee Flood 2010

In case any of you weren’t aware, Nashville and Middle Tennessee are going through one of the worst disasters in our history. I was away in Florida during the flood, and had no TV where I was and very little … Continue reading

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Flea Market Day

Last Friday was the start of flea market weekend at the Nashville Fairgrounds. I love to have a free afternoon to wander and peruse the wares. This mirror was very intriguing for a self portrait shot. Of course you can … Continue reading

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Copper Creations

I’ve been thinking about new textures and shapes lately to try to break outside of the familiar. First I trace around the stone on my sketchbook and experiment with different shapes for the backing. I am pleased with how these … Continue reading

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Aaaaaa….Spring!

My favorite time of year is here! The green is so wonderfully bright that it keeps stealing my attention from other less interesting things. Lunch on the deck is an event to look forward to, even if my cat does … Continue reading

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Productive Day

I love having a whole day at home to create. Of course there is always housework to be done too, but in between 6 loads of laundry and cleaning the kitchen and bathrooms, I managed to get a bit of … Continue reading

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Amazing Evening

The first Gallery Friday at Where’s the Art was a huge success! I estimate that around 300 people showed up for our opening night. Thanks to everyone who made it possible. See our website for more information on the artisans … Continue reading

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Where’s The Art?

Newly painted spaces are awaiting the installation of paintings, jewelry, furniture, and pottery. This place will be transformed by Friday evening to the newest art gallery in town. A group of friends have joined together to try to awaken a … Continue reading

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Back from Paradise

The only art that I have made this past week is photos. I just got back from a few glorious days in Puerto Rico. A small reprieve from this brutal winter we have had. It was so hard to leave. … Continue reading

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Time for Studio Thursday

Time for Studio Thursday this week at Silo Studio.Polymer clay “stone” by Steph, combined with one of my old paintbrushesand some beads and copper. French charm bracelet.

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Back To Copper

When Steph came to visit, she brought me these green beads. The larger one had split in half to make two perfect cabochons. They kept calling to me from my bead tray to frame them with copper. My DH says … Continue reading

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Living Water מים חיים

24″x30″ As much as I love making jewelry, one of my other passions is mosaics. The stones and glass have been calling to me lately, so I shifted gears a bit and spent a couple of glorious afternoons making this … Continue reading

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Frankenstein Necklace

A couple of months ago my sister-in-law gave me a box of costume jewelry that she had picked up at an estate sale. I’ve taken apart everything that is made of beads to reuse in other projects. Some of the … Continue reading

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Learn Something New

One of my New Year’s resolutions is to learn something new as often as possible. I had always been intrigued by Viking Knit, but it looked just too complicated to learn on my own without an instructor. “Viking knitting” is … Continue reading

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Winter’s Beauty and Two Artsy Ladies

Winter is not my favorite time of year. All of the other seasons are more to my taste. Winter, however, does have its moments. The sunrises and sunsets rival any other season. The colors are so much more vibrant, and … Continue reading

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On The Softer Side

I was recently inspired by the creations of Les Bijoux Dodette and decided that I would try my had at making appliqued and embellished fabric jewelry. Winter just seems like a time when it is comforting to sit in the … Continue reading

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Stone Faced

I have this love affair with rocks. I have as long as I can remember. My mother was always frustrated I’m sure by my pockets being full of them. Now I know what to do with them. The top bracelet … Continue reading

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Winter Wonderland

We are iced in at Stillwaters. It took my dh 2 1/2 hours to get home from work on Friday on a trip that should have taken a half hour. It’s kind of nice and cozy being stuck here. The … Continue reading

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Merci Beaucoup!

Thanks so much to Steph for the birthday goodies. I love the colorful bracelet and the chocolate is already gone, of course. She also sent a CD of wonderful jazz that will make great creative inspiration in my studio. Speaking … Continue reading

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You Find What You Are Looking For

Last week, my sister and I were walking on the beach in Florida, picking up shells and things. The beach that we were on is known for its fossilized shark’s teeth. My sister has a finely tuned eye for finding … Continue reading

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Remember Haiti

I have just listed this necklace in my Etsy Shop. All proceeds will go to Doctors Without Borders for Haitian Relief. It is made from re-purposed parts from some vintage jewelry that I had on hand and a very tiny … Continue reading

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Home Again

Sunshine Skyway – Tampa, Florida I just returned from a week in sunny Florida on some family business. The warm sun and ocean were very much the prescription for recovery from the brutal cold that we have had in Tennessee. … Continue reading

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Creating Amidst Chaos

Tigers eye, porcelain beads and focal, copper Well…a bit of productivity has come forth despite the disorder in my studio. I have been moving out all of my storage and painting the walls behind it. This involves taking everything off … Continue reading

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