Where is the time going?

I am in a creative frenzy right now. At times, it paralyses me.  With so much to do, and so many ideas, I just can't possibly prioritize them all.

I make lists, and draw pictures.  Lots of lists and pictures.  I am itchin to make some jewelry but still have a lot to do with making components.  When you make all your pieces for jewelry production, its a while until you get to actually make the pieces of jewelry.  I am making clasps,

loopTloops,

earwires, etched cuff blanks

 and domed earring sets at the moment.

  I am trying to list things on etsy as I have time as well.  I need to make more metal clay pieces for both my shop and for my spring jewelry line.

Right now jewelry production seems so far away its frustrating.  I did get to make a wonderful bracelet and it FELT SO GOOD! (see pics below)

I traded again with Genea of Genea Beads.  Its funny- our styles seem so different, but I adore her beads.  maybe its just that I love how stinkin original they are.

Here are some great things I got this time.

My favorite, is this picture frame.  It's now in my studio where I can see it as I work.

And my second favorite is the recycled beads.  She makes them from wine and cider bottles.  Since I got my package on St. Patti's Day, I quick whipped up this bracelet to wear out.  Love it.

  These beads are so cool, and I love that they are recycled.  And it takes more work for Genea to recycle glass then buy it.  Here are some pics of her process.  I am so happy she shared them, I love to see how things are made.

She is melting the bottle into a blob first.

Then as it gets more molten.................

She forms it into a workable rod.

She then has to make the beads from that rod. 

So it is more labor intensive, but its ecological, and she is always up for a challenge.  Please be sure to stop by and check out her work.  We are collaborating on a project right now, and can't wait to be able to tell everyone about it.

You can find her blog here.
Here etsy shop here.

Also- check out today's Love my Art Jewelry Post.  Its about the friends I have met online, and what I have learned about leaping into the virtual world.