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It's a Daisy Chain Challenge....

And I get to be part of it! :) Today is the reveal of Joanne Tinley's of Daisychain Designs Flower Bangle Challenge and Blog Hop! I was so happy that I was selected to take part in this challenge. I have long admired Jo's copper & silver work and she has the sweetest personality to boot! For my bangle I simply bent straight the hook on the end of the bangle with a pair of... Read more →

Metal Components & Mother's Day Gifts...just a bit late on the show and tell!

Just so that we are clear from the get go, these gifts were to the respective mother and mother in law ON TIME...it's just the POST that is late! LOL I was able to spend a TON of time last month up in my studio doing some really general fabrication work with metals. While I was at it I thought "Why not just make "the moms" both a copper jewelry set with a true "Artisan"... Read more →

Rainy Daze...gotta love em!

Many of you know me...you know I love color...but I really love khaki gray...it's my favorite color....my dog is that color, my outdoor swing is that color, my couch is that color....I wish I had a car that color! LOL So instead I made a pair of earrings that color! :) I enameled these beads then created the earrings in a quick , sweet & simple style. Gotta keep it quick today, I am in... Read more →

Echo Creative Club: June's Project - Hamptons Swanky Style

Hey there! I have been DYING to share this month's Echo Creative Club reveal with you and it's finally REVEAL DAY!!! I shared this photo a few weeks back...this is what my "vision" called for. I wanted a very swanky summer piece... This is what I ended up with...I just am so thrilled with the "Hamptonsesque" feel of this piece. By pairing Connie Crystal 10mm rounds & Beadalon's fab silver plated chain and findings with... Read more →

What does Summer mean to you?

I know I don't share all that often on what I do with polymer clay...that's because I haven't had alot of time for "just for fun" projects lately. This set is for a new friend who told me the beach is what summer means to her....so I thought it would be cool to make her a one of a kind ensemble showcasing my newest polymer clay(SculpeyIII in Tan) pendant I made as well as some... Read more →

Buttons Galore & More & Sharpie Marker Blog Hop

Bright and cheery Spring color palette, paired with fun patterns, shapes and textures make this card sure to brighten up anyone's day! Read more →

A Blogging for Books Review: Shadows on the Sand

Looking to hit the beach or lounge poolside with a great read? Then this book should be added to your "to read" list this summer. I was given a review copy as being part of the Blogging for Books by Water Brook Multnomah Publishers and have to admit, I wondered if this was going to be "run of the mill" romance with predictable characters, plot and ending....NOPE!! Without giving away too much I can say... Read more →

Something From "His World" Blog Hop

Skye over at Creative Chaos is having a rather unique blog hop....a "From His World" blog hop.... I just had to jump on in! I used some fun brass swivels ( I oxidized the smaller ones to add interest and color difference) and a brass colored fishing lure "spoon". I paired them up with my brand new beads from LP'sJewelry's Boyfriend Keith - HE JUST STARTED LAMPWORKING - are you as amazed at this guy's... Read more →

DIY: How To Create Bridal (or any other occasion) Butterfly Hair Pins

Do you ever wish you could add a touch of glitz and glam but don't want to over do it? Well a great way to jazz up the "everyday" look is to add hair accessories! Today I thought I would share my Butterfly Hairpins....and because it's June and all things lovely like weddings happen in the warm summery months I thought it was a safe bet that people would be crafting in preparation for their... Read more →

"J" - Another Personalized Initial Pendant...different style this time.

Today I wanted to share with you the "J" initial pendant that I made for my neice. You may recall the "A" I did for my sister in law...well this one is a totally different style. Because my niece was turning 11 I just wanted it to be a bit more "tweenaged" in the style so I didn't do it in a script style but more of a manuscript style with dots on the ends!... Read more →