Back in the Groove

I feel like I am getting back in the groove of things.  Finally got some beads made, just need to wax them later.

 

I pulled some of the new beads out of the mix to make jewelry with. Some of them will be for etsy, some for the galleries, and some to put aside for my July jewelry show. 

 

Cleaning my studio helped me to make a large, two tray collection of old gemstone work that needed to be dismantled so I could recycle the beads. So I thought I'd dive into those first......and guess what?  I found some great combos.  They will require a little tweaking and total re-stringing.....but I like them.  Simple and easy.

 

 

So Friday I will be listing both beads and jewelry!!!!

 

(beads above are samples of the new batch I made)

 

I hope I can keep the momentum rolling, got lots to do still to catch back up from shows, studio re-model, kid injuries, etc....  Busy time of year.

 

 

 

Artisan Clay Design Team

I can't believe its been a year (or almost?) since Kristie decided to do a design team.  Its been so much fun to work with her components each month. She is a talented artist, passionate about her designs and quality, and I feel blessed to have been a part of this ride.  I am not sure if she is going to continue the design team into a new year or not, but it has been very fun.  Thanks Kristie!

This month I got a set of her charms that I had favorited in her etsy shop long ago.  They are really not colors I work with, but they are beautiful, and I can't help but drool each time I see them. I am so happy she chose them for me. I decided to just go with earrings, because these should be the star of the show, the colors are amazing.

I used recycled sari silk to add a pop of that yellow that makes those blues stand out.
I love them.  I almost want to keep them just for inspiration.....hanging by my desk.

Check out Artisan Clays blog to hop along and see what everyone else made.
Or follow the links here:
Jen Judd Rocks
For my Sweet Daughter
Sand Fibers
La Bella Joya
Sue Beads