A Matching Set
[gallery link="file"] Here is a set that I had envisioned for quite some time, but finally created it. The necklace holds ceramic blue pendant hands from three strands of glass and crystal beads with seed beads. Matching blue earrings, of course. I just love the feel of the cool ceramic…
Cute Asian Inspired Heart Earrings
Here is a pair of earrings that I really really like. I just don't wear really long earrings. I made these for a friend of mine for Christmas. They are made from carved horn with cinnabar hearts. They dangle from long contemporary ear wires.
Goal Setting
I attended a goal setting workshop by David Hepburn Jr. of the Mastermind Roundtable yesterday. As always, his workshop was full of information, tools and humor. It was astounding to hear that the majority of people do not have goals. From there, most people do have them written down or…
Somewhither to Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
It was an afternoon of discover yesterday at the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. While at the library last week, I was able to pick up a culture pass for the Museum. Culture passes are a great way to see different museums and zoos around Phoenix - for free! And…
Anniversary Photo Collage
Here's a photo of photo collage for an anniversary present before I placed it in the frame. She gave me the "M" to include. Her husband also saw a quote that he liked at a craft fair that I was at. So that was also included, along with a quote…
Paper Collage Poem
[caption id="attachment_324" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="only because i love you both"][/caption] This was a very special piece that I was commissioned to make. I felt deeply honored to be asked to make it. It was created from a poem and was a gift to the author. The stylized interpretation of a…
Beaded Wine Stoppers
[gallery link="file"] Happy New Year Everyone! The end of 2009 was busy and full of excitement. Craft shows, a family reunion, special projects filled my calendar - along with other unplanned events, such as our house being robbed twice. Between the burglaries, they managed to steal both my cameras. So,…
No Laspe of Time framed quote
"No lapse of time or distance of place can lessen the friendship of those who are truly persuaded of each other's worth." We all have friends that we do not see very often because we are so busy or because you have moved. Let them know how special they are…
Grow Where You Are Planted
"Grow where you're planted." is printed on fabric and incorporated in a paper collage work with a jeweled brad. Has a fun print of a bird, tree and plant. It is a 5" x 7" piece that is matted and framed in a metal frame that can be placed on…
Footprints On Our Hearts quote
"Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay awhile and leave footprints on our hearts. And we are never, ever the same." What an excellent gift for a friend that you have not seen in awhile or have not seen lately. Let them know how special they…