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Easy Wire 2012
Have you heard? Easy Wire 2012 will be hot off the press very soon…. In fact, the digital edition is already available for download at the Interweave site! Easy Wire 2012 is another jam-packed issue, filled with 70+ projects especially geared for the beginning wire-worker. I think you’ll find there’s a little something for […]
The Do Over Challenge
Time for another fun jewelry challenge! Today’s challenge? The “Do Over” hosted by Jeannie Dukic! How’s this for a great idea: Jeannie sent us a piece of jewelry that she made in her early days that she no longer intends to sell. We were to take the piece of jewelry and run with it. It […]
Wrapped, Stacked & Layered Challenge
Tracy Statler of Make Bracelets issued a challenge, one that caught the eye of many of us in this jewelry community. We were challenged to make a collection of bracelets, stacked-wrapped-and-layered – sound like fun? In Tracy’s words: The trend of wrapped, stacked and layered bracelets has been around for awhile and it shows no signs […]
A collection of clasps
This is my favorite transformation – shiny metal to the rustic look of oxidized metal. Oh there is so much more character with the patina, wouldn’t you say? I’ve been busy with wire projects this week and found that making these wire components really kept ideas flowing. Here are four sets of handmade heavy-gauge wire […]
Copper Component Blog Hop!
In the midst of winter, I’ve been transported back to a sunny summer’s day. How did I get so lucky? I jumped at Kristi Bowman’s challenge and joined her Copper Component Blog Hop! For Kristi’s blog hop, the participants chose to work with either her sea-inspired Urchin or Ammonite components. Kristi’s copper clay components are […]
one last design for 2011
Hello! It’s been a while, I know. With all of the activities and the kids home for winter break, I’ve certainly been away from the computer. I miss you all though and do hope to make my blog rounds again with more consistency again in the new year. I felt the creative urge to […]
white chocolate toasted almond latte
How does that sound? mmmmmm! With the colder weather, I can’t help but opt for a latte instead of my usual coffee…. I just love that steamed milk which keeps it piping hot. Okay, I’ll admit I’ve never quite had a blend like a white chocolate toasted almond latte. I can picture one in my […]
Torch-Fired Enamel Jewelry virtual book tour – it stops here!
Welcome to the next stop in the virtual tour featuring Barbara Lewis’ brand new book, “Torch-Fired Enamel Jewelry: a Workshop in Painting with Fire”. I am honored to join in as Barbara is both a mentor and a friend. I was fortunate to meet Barbara when we hosted her workshop in Reston back in March of […]