Sunday, August 21, 2011

Smile!

OK - so strange things inspire me.  This time it was a very happy pig!  I love the glass creatues made by Gelly of Gelly Beads.  Her Porkchop with bling glass pig inspired me to make this collection of smiles!



Now have a happy day!

Saturday, August 20, 2011

Do ya like cupcakes????? Well do ya??

I do!  I've been keeping tabs on "Cupcakes for Critters", a fundraising event in many places, but specifically the one here in San Diego.  I'm going to donate some auction items and hopefully attend the kickoff so I can get some yummy cupcakes!  That event and a glass cupcake made by a fellow California artist Joy of GlassSculpture.org inspired this collection of handmade cupcakes - edible and not...


Thursday, August 18, 2011

Fall is in the air ...

I'm seeing more fall inspired creations in the shops on ArtFire and a collection of these which includes my rainbow agate and copper bracelet made it to ArtFire's front page! Here it is:



It was created by one of my fellow Jewelry at ArtFire Guild members Mandy (aka beadsme) and 2 other guild members designs are in the collection. Check out the beautiful pincone and shell wreath and lovely tiger iron and picture jasper necklace!

Enjoy this wonderful gathering of fall colors!


Sunday, August 7, 2011

Fun with pins ...

I sometimes use my odds/ends beads to make fun things. This time I made some pins. Here are a couple ...

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Dangles and Charms Galore!

My Mardi Gras bracelet is part of this collection of jewelry made with dangles, baubles and charms!





You can see more dangles and charms in Diane's blog.