Inspiration

How this necklace came to be

Hello sweet bead studio friends! Remember the colorful bracelet that I featured just the other day? It was inspired by this necklace. And what inspired this necklace? About a month ago I saw a friend/neighbor that I had not seen in a long time. She was wearing a long, simple necklace. And very colorful. I […]

Show and Tell

My 1st grade son brought in 3 bangle bracelets for show and tell today. One was a brand new bracelet he made just yesterday. He was excited to show them to his teachers and friends, saying he thought they looked “artistic”. 🙂 I have a show and tell for you too. This wire bracelet is […]

Inspiration from a spoon elephant

I enjoy reading about how one is inspired to create their works of art, especially when it’s not the usual, “I was inspired by the colors of nature….”. I had an unusual inspiration myself. For my son’s birthday, I wanted to make a little something for him – a piece of jewelry he could wear […]

Jack Rabbit!

Jack Rabbit! It’s the very first thing we say on the first day of the month (if we remember) for good luck! Saying it at any time during the day is good too. This is something my brother, sister and I have been doing for as long as I can remember. Are there similar […]

Inspired to Create

How do you like Autumn Cascade? I just finished this one today. Working in such a random way is rather new for me, but the color palette is not. I have always favored monochromatic color schemes. The inspiration for this necklace is from a tutorial by Danielle Fox in Stringing magazine. I bought the beautiful silver cones […]

Brand Spankin’ New in the Shop!

Hi everyone Just dropping in to say I’ll be posting a fresh batch of earrings today! I’ve been inspired to try a few new wire techniques I learned from a recent class with Connie Fox (who I like to call the “Rock Star of Wire Jewelry”)! Last month I attended the Art Jewelry Festival in […]