Monday Morning

Woke up - more snow - even though I missed most of the winter here I think we are getting the normal year's snowfall now --- I had errands to run yesterday and all the colours in the stores had me dreaming of spring - I want yellow, green, blue, bright and vibrant - and this is really strange since I rarely wear bright colours  ---  maybe something is in the air - the bunnies are turning brown - my skin is so dry I even purchased some spray on oil - oh it feels so good - not slippery at all --- I had a shower last night, sprayed myself all over and put on my jammies - sat down to watch TV and did not even slide off the couch (or is it sofa or maybe chesterfield)  so many choices.....

I purchased this pendant from a beach vendor in Puerto Vallarta ......... It says "sun" to me.

I am off to find some bright cheerful beads to make a spring necklace - at least I will have something to wear if the snow ever stops......

Enjoy!

Friday in the Mountains

When I am home I always look forward to my Friday hikes in the mountains. Part of today was sunny but I lost the sun when taking photos. I also seem to have lost the mountains - but trust me they were there. And so was the snow. These photos were taken in colour and not adjusted at all. I love how the world looks black and white on an overcast day. I also love how the snow has enveloped the pay phone. Since there is little to no cell reception it is not unusual to spot pay phones out here.





Enjoy!

Mojo Challenge Week 4: Findings

I want to thank Heather Powers of  Humblebeads for hosting this challenge. Heather needed to take a break from the weekly challenge due to other demands on her time and I am grateful for that - I have been working on clasps, trying to get something "different" - and that is a real challenge with so many creative people out there doing wire work. 

I started with these ear wires ---- I have been trying to perfect my spiral (not there yet) and these wires seemed like a good cross between posts and wires........

hand made earwires

Then, onto clasps ........ I want clasps, hooks, whatever ---- that are larger and heavier than some --- after over 40 some attempts I came up with three I like - I will be taking these further. Hope to even put them in a necklace one day.

Thanks for stopping by.......  Enjoy!

"Love My Art Jewelry" Asymmetry Bootcamp Blog Hop

This is my first hop with "Love My Art Jewellery"- to check out the details please click here.

I normally make a lot of my work asymmetrical but I have only just started using art beads - My first step was to rummage through my small stash to find some suitable beads ----

The only things not handmade is the chain, the pressed Czech glass beads and the metal spacers. Everything else is handmade. I am sorry but my records were destroyed in my flood and therefore I am not sure of the creator(s) - if you know I would appreciate your feedback.

I enjoyed the challenge therefore I will definitely try this again. Enjoy!

Tuesday Eye Candy

It just seems right - Tuesday is for eye candy. I get to look at old jewellery and obtain inspiration. You get to see where I have been. Hope you see something you like. And I may decide to pursue some of these necklaces further :)

vegetable dyed wood

turquoise trade beads wood

vintage crosses

a white dress perhaps?

crystal & chain

love the colour

Enjoy!

Monday Again

I am home and trying to get my routine back - cold weather is difficult to get used to but not unmanageable - most of the time.

I have been sawing earrings, hammering, adding patina, polishing, ...  They are starting to look like earrings. I am making four or five sizes, from very large to "smaller". Since they are all hand sawn there are really no two pairs the same size or finish. And I guess that is good? I have shown you this photo before but this is likely the largest circle. I am working down from this as well as ovals, tear drops, ameba, ........  Not sure what other shapes I will do but no two pairs will be exactly alike. I love making them. Maybe I will add bead drops to some of them as well? Enamel, Paper, ........

I also received some pieces I had cast. It is my logo, created by my daughter. I am so proud of them - especially since she created the design for me. I am going to incorporate them into charm bracelets and necklaces. For the moment, until I complete a bracelet, I am wearing one of the castings on a silver chain. I am so proud of my beautiful daughter when I look at them.

The earrings have hand made sterling ear wires and a small pearl dangle at the bottom. They have lovely movement. I fell almost "real" when I look at them.

And lastly, I have a random pair of earrings I love. Found them when I was cleaning out a drawer.....

I really need to work on my photos ------ I need help and practice! Enjoy!

We're All Ears Hop: March

Earrings Everyday is hosting their regular challenge hop today inspired by this image .......



Pen and watercolor by Beatrix Potter
from The Tailor of Gloucester from the collection at the Tate Museum

I did not have the pleasure of reading or listening to Beatrix Potter as a child so this drawing does not have any real memories for me. The colours drew me into the watercolour more than the images. The earrings did not come easily to me ---- My personal preference is for very simple earrings - I like my necklaces to do the talking. Therefore, my earrings both picked up the blue colour from the beautiful background tapestry.

needle pulling thread

clusters

I can see another very beautiful pair or two using fibre in my mind's eye. Perhaps I will try to translate them later.

Thanks for visiting. Enjoy!