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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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When Bloggers Get Together

Well…this is the first new post on my new website. I’ve got to get a little tutoring on how to make this all work the way I want it to. The design is by Scheitel Design, a web design company … Continue reading

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