Indie Artists

Around the World: A Necklace Round Robin

Hello I am so happy that you stopped by! This is a LONG post, so please get comfy with a cup of coffee or cocoa. I have so much to share with you today: talk about blogs, jewelry, FRIENDS,a publication and give aways! {And you just might want to read to the end.} I have been waiting for so long […]

Deuce of Diamonds

Bezels, beautiful bezels ready to be filled and sent on their way to becoming something wonderful. The result of one of my latest creative journeys, the bezels were made with techniques I learned in Stephanie Lee’s fantastic e-course, Homesteader’s Metalsmithing. I’m rather proud of these bezels as although they may look simple upon first glance, […]

The beauty of Crowned Gems

Hello friends Thank you for stopping by. Today I’m going to tell you a little about the class that I took at The Inaugural Event. I was as happy as can be to finally have the chance to sit in Deryn Mentock’s classroom! I had hoped for this for years actually, as I’ve been a faithful […]

ArtBLISS Inaugural Event {it was Pure Bliss!}

The ArtBLISS Inaugural Event has come and gone much too fast. My mind is reeling thinking about the weekend, and I am going to commit these wonderful days to memory. Thank you to each and every person who stepped in to the ArtBLISS world over the weekend….YOU made the event the best art retreat […]

Yes, finally a bead post!

Seems like forever since I mentioned any beading around here, right? I’ll show ya, I can talk beads! Yesterday Jeanette and I spent a wonderful morning at the hotel venue for the big, upcoming ArtBLISS Inaugural Event. We reviewed everything from the cozy dining facilities and lounge, to the ornate classrooms. We discussed the yummy lunch we […]

Wednesday Wishlist {esty}

Hello! Thank you for stopping by after my long absence! I have been away simply enjoying SUMMER. It’s that time of year when a few of the blogs are starting to mention (gasp!) fall colors, cool weather and boot shopping! Okay, hold on here. Wasn’t it just yesterday that everyone was dreaming of warm weather […]

Need a spark?

If you’re in need of a creative spark, The Gritty Bird has just the thing for you! Well, yes I know it’s not quite Friday….but I wanted to give you the head’s up that my friend Becky will be there ready to go each Friday to give you a little Creative Spark! If you click […]

It’s a small world

It was so good to have lunch today with a few online-turned-real-life friends. Many of us have the occasional good fortune of meeting our blogging friends in person. I tell you, though, that there are so many more of you that I hope to meet one day in real life. Your messages of support and virtual […]

Fabulous Indeed!

See this hat? Seeing it sitting right there in the back of the class room on Monday morning signified that great things were going to happen. Richard Salley walked in to the class room wearing it, and taking it off meant the Fabulous Found Objects Pendant workshop would be underway soon. Right off the bat […]