Thursday, April 21, 2011
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Latest Projects
I just got some software to keep an inventory of all my jewelry pieces and beads and findings. Now I've got to get everything entered, which is going to take FOREVER! Just one day at a time and a few entries at a time. That's the way to do it. In the meantime, I've got some new projects coming up to work on. One will be a bracelet for the FBC women's ministry luncheon on May 7. I'm going to do another Plan of Salvation bracelet, this time with Swarovski crystals, sterling silver beads, and maybe pearls. It will be one of the door prizes. Then I am getting ready to make some necklaces in school colors for Dublin, Stephenville, and Tarleton. The ones for Dublin and Stephenville will have a pendant with the school mascot on it. Maybe the same for Tarleton. I haven't decided on that for sure. These would make great gifts for graduation. Plus I might make one for each high school to donate for Graduation Celebration, if they are interested. I will post pictures here and on Facebook when they are completed.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
West Texas Wildfires
Until April 18 all proceeds from my jewelry sales will be donated to a fund to aid the victims of the wildfires that have been raging in the beautiful Big Bend area of west Texas.
Having lived in Pecos, about 90 miles from the area affected by the fires, for thirty years and having attended Sul Ross State University in Alpine for my graduate degree, I have a special place in my heart for this area. I have many good memories of driving through the historic, tourist town of Fort Davis and stopping to have a vanilla soda at the Fort Davis Drugstore or shopping in the many artsy shops there, and then stopping at Wild Rose Pass to admire the view that God created. You can read a good description of the devastation that has already occurred in this article from the Austin American Statesman:
http://www.statesman.com/news/texas/wildfires-leave-fort-davis-looking-like-the-newsreels-1390774.html?fb_ref=homepage
Having lived in Pecos, about 90 miles from the area affected by the fires, for thirty years and having attended Sul Ross State University in Alpine for my graduate degree, I have a special place in my heart for this area. I have many good memories of driving through the historic, tourist town of Fort Davis and stopping to have a vanilla soda at the Fort Davis Drugstore or shopping in the many artsy shops there, and then stopping at Wild Rose Pass to admire the view that God created. You can read a good description of the devastation that has already occurred in this article from the Austin American Statesman:
http://www.statesman.com/news/texas/wildfires-leave-fort-davis-looking-like-the-newsreels-1390774.html?fb_ref=homepage
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Treasuries on Etsy
I spent three glorious days babysitting my grandson Noah from Lubbock. He is 10 months old and trying to walk, so we had lots of fun walking around the house with Noah holding on to grandmommie's fingers. Lots of things to explore and see. So much fun! I am blessed to have such a sweet and loving family.
I have created two treasuries on Etsy. The first was in celebration of one of my hobbies, gardening, with the weather finally warm enough to plant flowers. The title of it is Mary, Mary, quite contrary, how does your garden grow? and it can be seen at http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d8453434e328eefb995c614/mary-mary-quite-contrary-how-does-your?ref=pr_treasury. The second one features Texas artisans celebrating the explosion of bluebonnets that are finally popping up all over the state. Titled The Bluebonnet Comes to Texas, you can view their items at http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d962bb7710b8eef275a7a22/the-bluebonnet-comes-to-texas?ref=pr_treasury.
I have created two treasuries on Etsy. The first was in celebration of one of my hobbies, gardening, with the weather finally warm enough to plant flowers. The title of it is Mary, Mary, quite contrary, how does your garden grow? and it can be seen at http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d8453434e328eefb995c614/mary-mary-quite-contrary-how-does-your?ref=pr_treasury. The second one features Texas artisans celebrating the explosion of bluebonnets that are finally popping up all over the state. Titled The Bluebonnet Comes to Texas, you can view their items at http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d962bb7710b8eef275a7a22/the-bluebonnet-comes-to-texas?ref=pr_treasury.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
ArtFire Collections
I have created two collections on Artfire. One has selections of jewelry from Texas artisans that I called Texas Bling. The other is a collection of "Welcome Spring" items that I called "Birds and Flowers and Bees, Oh My!" They can be viewed on ArtFire at
http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=collections&op=details&cid=15362
and
http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=collections&op=details&cid=15323
Please take a look.
http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=collections&op=details&cid=15362
and
http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=collections&op=details&cid=15323
Please take a look.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
March Already?
After spending most of last week babysitting our grandson, I am back in business. I can't believe that March is actually here already, but I am so glad. Already the robins are hopping around the yard, and business is picking up at the bird feeder. Before I know it, the hummingbirds will be here, so it's about time to pull out the feeders, clean them up, and make a first batch of sugar water.
I did manage to get one piece of jewelry made while I was babysitting. I had bought a string of beautiful crystal beads at the local bead shop that I just had to do something with. I didn't know exactly what these beads were until I saw some on an Etsy shop last night as I was posting my piece. They are Rainbow Mystic Rock crystal quartz faceted nuggets and they have the most gorgeous colors radiating from their center. The shape is very unusual, as you can see. I had some antique gold spacer beads and an antique gold hook and eye clasp that caught my eye as I was laying the beads out on the bead board, and when I put these together, the crystals just seemed to pop! I love the design and I really love this necklace. It should be a winner for sure.
I did manage to get one piece of jewelry made while I was babysitting. I had bought a string of beautiful crystal beads at the local bead shop that I just had to do something with. I didn't know exactly what these beads were until I saw some on an Etsy shop last night as I was posting my piece. They are Rainbow Mystic Rock crystal quartz faceted nuggets and they have the most gorgeous colors radiating from their center. The shape is very unusual, as you can see. I had some antique gold spacer beads and an antique gold hook and eye clasp that caught my eye as I was laying the beads out on the bead board, and when I put these together, the crystals just seemed to pop! I love the design and I really love this necklace. It should be a winner for sure.
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