Notecards

 I have a few thank you notes to write and discovered I am fresh out of note cards. Not to worry, I have painted papers and can make my own.

Starting with a really cleaned up studio, meaning nothing on the table at all, I got out my papers and cut squares 6.5" and began folding. Then I cut more paper for the notes and folded those in half. A little glue and I was off to the races.

These papers were made with my Gelli printing plates and some homemade stamps. The paper is just 'cheap drawing' papers and crafty acrylic paints.

Now I have used up the best pieces in my collection. What to do now? MAKE MORE!

Here's a video from Jane Davies that shows all the fun things that can be done with the gelli plate. I need a chicken...

Technicolor Necklace Sets

This was so fun. All the beads and plenty o'time to string them. I grouped similar or coordinating colors and made earrings to go along with the necklaces. 

Blue and Green squiggle bead set. These are new for me bead shapes. 

 Since I am often asked how long the necklaces are, I decided to record them with a ruler. Note the earrings that are part of the set.

Purple and blue squiggle necklace set.

 
Red and Pink Knots set. Yes there is a heart there, so you could be thinking Valentines but I think it works for any girly outfit. 

 Turquoise and Lime big spirals set. Think Spring!

 Each set is $35 with free shipping. Email me. 

Technicolor Beads

 Over the weeks of playing with clay, I have been making a few beads, just to use up the current bits of color. Today I've spread the collection out on my table and it is so inspiring! So much color, texture and shape. Woooooo! Gotta start stringing them up.

Beads and Bowls

How about some GOLD? Draped gold leaf pendant with coordinating triangular tube dangle earrings.

 Half Moon necklace with crystal beads and Full moon drop earrings.   $35 for either set, $4 shipping. Email me.

 And a new bowl, 9 inches in diameter, and this time I tried to maintain the same motif, with varying success. I still managed to run out of slices near the edge, which means adding pieces from previous canes. Let's agree that this is as close as I may ever get to consistent. 

 An example of the the filling-in additions. O well, proof I am not a robot.

 And my friend Mary had these triangular bead trays, and I went to Hobby Lobby and got some for myself. Great for used tea bag drip trays, which we all need. Ha! 3.25" per side. 

Mini-bowls and necklaces

Trying again to photograph the new pieces. Back to laying them flat on the table, and hoping to get the best view of the piece. 

This neck piece is a collection of rods, wrapped with black cotton cord, and strung on rubber cord.

 Gray and Gold big beads, filled with aluminum foil to make them lightweight. Strung on shiny black cord.

Two sides of the same neck piece. Strung on white satin cord. SOLD

Again, two sides of the same piece, slightly different aspect. Strung on satin cord.

 

A collection of beads with different surface decorations, including the silver leaf on white and silver leaf on black. Strung on black leather cord.

 A longer necklace, with a long silver leaf tube as the centerpiece.

All necklaces come with coordinating earrings for pierced ears. $35, free shipping. Email me.

And then some little bowls, just for fun.

Two views of the same bowl. Deeper than the others.

Dangling Bits

 #1 

I'm trying out new designs, and having a great time. This neck piece has several different surface effects. The dangling bead at the bottom is silver leafed. 

 #2  Two sides of the same neck piece. The bar at the top is black but looks lighter against the black velvet stand.
#3   A combo of different surface techniques, including a braided look. Silver leaf enhances both white and black beads.

  And here's a bunch of dangling earrings. Mix and match with the necklaces above. $35 for a set, free shipping. Email me.