Showing posts with label necklace. Show all posts
Showing posts with label necklace. Show all posts

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Good Intentions


We've heard it said... "The road to... somewhere? is paved with good intentions." Making the leap to online selling a year ago, from selling to friends and family, I had good intentions and no expectations. I jumped in with both feet and launched myself into the world of e-commerce. I have found it challenging to say the least, to keep up with family commitments and a full time job, and to find the time for my creative expression through art. I've had good intentions to keep my blog up to date.... no excuses, it just didn't happen.

With Spring on the horizon, I look ahead to the next year. I feel energized, and have so many new ideas for beads and jewelry. So stay tuned to see what comes next!

Sunday, September 13, 2009

Make 'n' Tell Challenge Day 13: What's In a Name

Shakespeare’s Juliet says to her Romeo, “What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Yet calling this set made with my lampwork beads from Day 9, "Necklace and Earrings Made With Copper and Glass", just doesn't cut it.





Danielle Fox, editor of Stringing, author of Simply Modern Jewelry, and co-author of Mixed Metals, gives tips on naming your jewelry projects at Beading Daily But even after reading this great article, I still can't decide what to name this set. Any suggestions? I'd love to hear your ideas!

Sunday, May 31, 2009

Celebrating The Pearl


This month we celebrate June's birthstone, the pearl. Pearls have been the world's favourite ocean jewel since they were hunted by divers in the 19th century. I'm thrilled that my necklace Urban Princess is featured today in the Etsy Gift Guide Hot List - Pearls in June! I love the look and iridescent lustre of pearls, I love creating jewelry with pearls. If you’re celebrating a June birthday, looking for a gift, or just looking for something special you might want to check out the Hot List, you'll find some amazing pearl creations made by some very talented Etsy artists and designers!