New Bracelets

It's been quite a while since I've shared any new pieces.There are a number of projects on my bench that have not been finished for one reason or another...some I just don't like, and others aren't going according to plan...definitely discouraging! At any rate, here are two bracelets that I did finish, and I'm super happy with:)

Down by the Sea

Chalcedony, Pearls, Lampwork, & Sterling Silver Wirework Bracelet 

Here Fishy

Lampwork, Amazonite, Aventurine, & Sterling Silver Wirework Bracelet

The lampwork beads in this bracelet were made by Sue at SueBeads, who  I had the pleasure of meeting this past September at ArtBliss.

Have a great weekend!

More Goodies from Artbeads.com

It seems like a long time ago now, but way back in the beginning of December, some beautifully packaged silver arrived from Artbeads.com. As part of the Artbeads.com blogging community, I had an opportunity to choose from their wide array of Bali Silver and Hill Tribe Silver components. I was so excited about receiving the components I had chosen. When I opened the package....what to my wondering eye should appear, but bodaciously beautiful, ornate Bali components. Wow! They were so lovely and the box bead so BIG! That blew my sketches right out of the water! When ordering, I think about what kind of design I want to create with the components so that when they arrive, half the work is already done. The box bead was destine for a bracelet until I laid my eyes on it. I felt like it sat up too high for the bracelet I had planned. So I quickly got to work on another sketch and I totally love how the pieces turned out!

And be sure to check out Artbeads.com, they are having a 10th Anniversary Sale. Save 25% off ten of their most popular jewelry categories. To take advantage enter code SCW25P-10A during checkout...but hurry...sale ends 9am, Jan. 12.

Icy Path Necklace

The Large Ornate Box Bead was used as the focal bead in this necklace. It is knotted onto black cord and embellished with my handmade beaded tendrils. This necklace is also unique because the length is adjustable. The ring is large enough so that the clasp can slip through and hook to the opposite side if you wanted to wear the necklace shorter. I love a versatile necklace, get more bang for your buck!

Icy Paths Earrings

The Hill Tribe Hammered Cones are an excellent focal for these earrings. The tendrils really fill these cones out and the hammered texture compliments the hammered clasp and ring in the necklace.

Dark Skies Necklace

I guess I was hung up on black when working on these pieces. This necklace is designed for the Bali Square Beaded Toggle Clasp and the Bali Large Bicone Bead with Granulation to be worn adjacent each other, resting on the collar bone. This necklace has a lot of texture and both of these beads add Wow Factor. Again this necklace could be worn two different ways. Either the loops or the single strand can be worn in the front.

Look for these piece to hit my Etsy shop tomorrow. I'm hoping to work on a few more pieces this week. I'm so excited to get back to my passion, I didn't realize how much I missed it:)

The legal mumbo jumbo...these products were received free of charge from Artbeads.com, the products have been honestly reviewed and I have not been paid for endorsement as it pertains to the products received.

Great Summer Bracelet

~Sunset~ Boro Lampwork and Sterling Silver Wirework Bracelet

Check out this great bracelet for this summer...It's bursting with beautiful pastel colors!...Envision yourself perfectly bronzed from the summer sun with a little blink on your wrist. This bracelet is absolutely eye popping...great pastel colors contrasting with shiny silver...you'll love it!

See this bracelet and many more in my Etsy shop.

Something New & Different

Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love the jewelry that I create. It is so very therapeutic for me and I enjoy sharing my finished piece for others to enjoy. However, lately I have kind of been in a funk. I feel like I am creating the same old thing over and over, in a different color with little variation. So today I decided that I was going to do something way different for me.

There are a few artists who's work I really enjoy drooling over. One of them is Ronna Weltman. Her jewelry is so beautiful and unique. So the necklace that I created today was inspired by one of her pieces of work. I really enjoyed creating something different and I am very pleased with the finished piece.

Now, I'm off to go oxidize and tumble this necklace...I was just so excited, that I couldn't wait to post a picture of it.

Finally...Something New...Earrings

Aqua Swarovksi Crystal & Sterling Silver Earrings

I'm lovin' these new earrings. The Aqua Swarovski Crystal Earrings look great! They would be a nice gift for someone with a March birthday, as aquamarine is March's birthstone, or perfect wedding jewelry. These earrings are nice and simple, inexpensive and have lots of bling because of the crystals. Also, all new for these earrings, I have used my new hoop earwires.

Passionate About Purple ~ Hand Forged Sterling Silver Stick Earrings

I'm wild about these earrings too!! I love the luster on the pearls, nice and shiny. Again, new earwires. But, I had the most fun pounding the wire to create the "sticks" in these earrings. I think that this is one of my new favorite things to do. You know...I can beat (take my aggression out) and create something so beautiful at the same time. Who knew! I'm really happy with the way these turned out after I oxidized them. The oxidation makes these earrings POP!!

Check 'em out in my Etsy shop. Go ahead and splurge...you'll love these too!!

Finally....I'm coming out of the dark ages

Ok...I'm finally going to attempt to start blogging. I feel like I need to come out of the dark ages. I'm constantly reading other blogs, getting lots of useful tips and reading the ramblings of others. So here goes, I'm going to make a conscious effort to post on a regular basis. Although, this is probably not the best time of year to start something new....with Christmas looming.

Recently I have been so busy that I barely have time to concentrate on my jewelry designs. I recently had a holiday open house at my home that was very successful. However, that was the weekend after Thanksgiving and I have created only a few pieces since then. As much as I am looking forward to Christmas, I'll be glad to get back to my regular routine. I'm like that...I have a daily groove and not happy if my groove gets disrupted.

Anyway, be sure to check out my online shop for some great jewelry pieces that are available. And, sign up to receive my blogs via email, please enter "subscribe to blog" in the comments section.