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Haven’t posted in a long while. Just busy with life. A quick view of two recent micro-macrame necklaces. Simple and sweet, and on the way a new home. Ceramic pendants by Birgitta Lejonklou (AngelWhisperer on Etsy.)
Read the rest of this entry »2nd Annual Challenge of Travel
Here we are for the 2nd Annual Challenge of Travel. This challenge is all about the “Staycation” . In reality, the “staycation” concept actually motivated us to take a real vacation this summer in order to escape the never ending heat at home. Haven’t been able to take a real vacation in like 10 years. […]
Read the rest of this entry »Bead Hoarders Blog Hop
I do admit that I hoard beads. Actually, not so much on the beads, but more so with pendants and charms. As a lampwork glass worker, I can always make beads, but ceramic pendants are a different story. Love these moon faces by Birgitta Lejonklou. Of course Buddha’s are another favorite. And, micro macrame necklaces […]
Read the rest of this entry »Full Moon Inspiration
Recently inspired by the full moon on the 25th. Finally completed this cuff that I started last August for the 6th Bead Soup Blog Hop. This bead embroidered bracelet features a ceramic focal bead by my favorite ceramic bead artist, the talented jewelry designer Birgitta Lejonklou (AngelWhisperer on Etsy.)
Read the rest of this entry »More Knots
“And it stoned me to my soul Stoned me just like Jelly Roll And it stoned me And it stoned me to my soul Stoned me just like goin’ home And it stoned me” (Van Morrison)
Read the rest of this entry »To The Point
Recently ordered some Linhas Setta cord from Knotmore.com and tried it out on a quartz point. This cord is great for working with stones. It is waxed, so it’s a little thicker and more substantial than C-Lon cord. That wax gives it some gripping power. I’m liking it very much.
Read the rest of this entry »Bead Soup Blog Party #7 Reveal
Time for the first reveal at the Bead Soup Blog Party # 7. First off, I was thrilled with all the beads, charms and bits that my partner Debra Behrends (Hopeful Journeys) shared with me. So much good stuff that I could not fit everything into my limited design time. (The raw materials.) Next up, […]
Read the rest of this entry »Challenge of Music 2013
The Challenge of Music Blog Hop… it’s time for the reveal. Thank you Erin Prais-Hintz (Tesori Trovati-Treasures Found) for hosting and inspiring this creative blog hop. This time around, the challenge was to create a piece using instrumental music. I am a music fan and have an eclectic music collection. I like classical, but it […]
Read the rest of this entry »The Hands Of An Artist
Look what I got my hands into yesterday afternoon. I was a henna canvas for artist Kelly Hilger at Just Breathe Wellness Center. Happening here this week the Vegas Face/Body Painters Jamtacular Expo.
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