Friday, July 20, 2012

Dreaming about Dreamcatchers

I have been creating Dreamcatchers of all shapes and sizes for 10+ years now.  The other day I realized it had been a while since I made any, and my sister, who will only wear gold color jewelry, was on my mind.  This is what came out of those thoughts.

Click on picture to see more views of these Gold Rainbow Dreamcatcher Earrings 

I have friends who also create Dreamcatchers in many shapes and sizes.   Here are examples of their work

JPGStudio2536  creates Dreamcatchers and other amazing scenery from cloth!




DreamWeaverSpirit makes lovely Native Inspired jewelry that feature Dreamcatchers as the focal



Brenda from AKiwiSilkie, puts a unique spin on Dreamcatchers that is different from most I have seen.


Click HERE to read the legend of the Dreamcatcher  and to learn more about them.  




Monday, July 16, 2012

Challenges

It is funny how sometimes I will think of doing something, but not really have much motivation.  It is just a tickle of an idea in my mind.  Then someone comes along out of the blue sky, and challenges me to step up and accompolish what has been going round, and round in the back of my head.

Last week I was contacted by a fan of my work.  She said that she really liked my Citrine Tree of Life Wall hanging, but that she would like one larger, and could I do this for her.   It was time for me to either say no, sorry or step up to the challenge and say of course :)  

For several weeks it has been tickling in the back of my mind to create a larger TOL wall hanger, as what I have listed, at 3 inches wide,  would really be better suited to a car, RV or camper.

  It took me a total of  5 hours working time,  aprox 20' of wire, and a full 32" strand of gemstones, but I did it!!


Silversmithing Fun :)

Over the weekend I took my first every jewelry class. Beginner Silversmithing taught by Dave Smith at Beahoholique Too in Cypress, Texas.    Dave is a great instructor, giving directions and example prior to the students being turned loose to complete each step.   Through following his instructions, and having him check my work often for advice on what to do, I created this lovely Silver and Snowflake Turquoise pendant.



 Now I want to make more!!  : )

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Zazzle Store is OPEN!!

Recently I discovered Zazzle, an online venue that pays me in royalties to use MY images on THEIR products.  This is so cool... I now have a place to showcase my pictures in a practical way.  Bonus is that I do not have to make the item, store it, package or ship it!!  I do however have to pay the same price as anyone else should I want to own it (minus my royalty kickback)
Here are a few of the items that are available, you can get the bulk price by ordering more than one item!
Beauty Berry Bag

Fountain Mug

Wild Violet iPhone Case

Sparrow Necklace

Squirrel Mug

Sunday, July 3, 2011

Christmas In July

It is that time of year again, already we are heading down into the holiday season. Christmas in July sales are starting everywhere, allowing for those who like to avoid the last minute hustle and bustle to get their shopping done early.
I have several items listed, as do several of my team mates on both Artfire and Etsy. Here are just a few samples of things you can purchase on either venue.

This lovely little Reindeer is created by Beth of Corky Crafts out of the Dallas FortWorth area. She is one of my teammates from Team Etsy Texas 

My teammate SweetGrassValley from Native American Forum: Walking the Red Road team
  created these lovely ornament earrings. 

JStinson created these lovely hand beaded Holiday Candle Earrings. We are both members of The Native American Network Guild on Artfire 

This lovely Brick Red & Copper Necklace was created by CCTexan from the Texas Artfire Guild, which I have been a member of the longest.

Here are items from my shops on both Artfire and Etsy
Vintage Copper Christmas Trees with Red accent beads are listed in my Artfire shop
Green Swarovski Crystal Wreaths on Gold Plated Hoops, suspended from handmade GP earwires listed in my Etsy Shop. 

Click on any of the above pictures to purchase, and to see more from these shops. 





Saturday, June 25, 2011

Collections and Treasuries On Artfire and Etsy

This week it finally RAINED in my area, after 4 months of not doing so. Unable to garden, or having to water for the next couple of days, allowed me time to put together some promotional collections on Artfire and Etsy.
Please take the time to check them out, Comment, and Rate to see if perhaps one or more will make the front page.