Inspiration

Color Palette Blog Walk Round 2

Well hello! Have you been enjoying the big Bead Soup blog party?! Thank you to everyone who has stopped by to say hello and and left a comment on my Bead Soup post. I am still making my way around to many blogs, still blog hop, hop, hopping (after all, 200+ blogs is a […]

Magie Noir

I left you last with my BTW post – a picture of brass, pearls, crystal and ribbon. I have created a couple of jewelry pieces with these components, and guess what they reminded me of? A fragrance. Does anyone remember Magie Noir by Lancome? I wore this perfume for years, and remember its deep and […]

Hot off the press: Wire Style 2 {and a give away!}

I am so thrilled to introduce Wire Style 2, a brand new book full of inspiration from NINE top jewelry designers, complete with an instructional DVD. Wire Style 2 by Denise Peck is packed with 45 new and phenomenal wire designs! You may know Denise as the remarkable editor of Step by Step Wire magazine, and author […]

The Challenge of Color Blog Hop

Welcome to my corner of the “Inspired By…..The Challenge of Color” blog hop! When Erin of Treasures Found::Inspiration is Everywhere put out a call for a color challenge/blog hop, I decided to join in! If you know Erin, you’ll know she inspires us in blogland in so many ways with her thoughtful posts and encouraging words. Today […]

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, […]

Autumn Splendor – and more

Are you experiencing a little “Indian” summer too? The weather here has been nothing short of glorious with temperatures in the 70’s. I know though that this is not the case for everyone. Recently, my friend Renate showed piles of firewood on her blog, and spoke of the first frost there in Germany. Brrr! Right now […]

Ready to swap!

Just in the nick of time, I finished my charms for the ArtBLISS charm swap. I just love the traditions that go along with art retreats. If you’ve ever been to one, you’ll know that trading is a big part of the subculture. I was indoctrinated when I met a very artistic science teacher named […]

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 […]