volcano

'Volcano'

colorful copper drops from KristiBowmanDesign

tiny red  beads from the spacer bead shop

 vintaj components

I love long earrings

but the shop that carries my jewelry

wants me to make more short earrings

this is the first  one but I hope to  have time to make more

thanks for stopping by and stay cool.

Art Bead Scene August Challenge

The Indian Rug (or Red Slippers),1942

by Anne Redpath

Oil on plywood

'Poppy Field'

Czech flower beads from Southpass Beads

Copper Leaf pair from Kristi Bowman

 I love making earrings so here is another pair that gives a nod to that dark background 

'Zanzibar'

long wood beads

turquoise Czech beads, Jasper beads

Be sure to visit the Art Bead Scene to see more.

Kristi Bowmans Wonky Bead Blog Hop

Kristi made several batches of her wonderful Wonky Polymer beads. And to celebrate she is hosting a blog hop.  We chose the primary color and Kristi chose the rest of the set for us. I chose the red set and below is a photo of the beads I received. Aren't they fabulous?! And for once, I already had a design plan in mind.

My twin sister takes lots of trips to other countries and always brings back beads for me. In return she asks that I make a necklace that represents the country she visited using the beads she brought back.

This time she wanted a necklace representing Africa, and this is the necklace I made.

It includes Kristi's polymer beads, African Green Heart Beads, and tan and brown discs from Africa. I chose a simple brass chain and lobster clasp so as not to detract from the beads.  I am thrilled with how well Kristi's beads worked with the African theme.

Thanks so much for stopping by.  Be sure to check out Kristi's etsy site to see her wonderful polymer beads!

AJE Earring Challenge

 

       Today is the reveal for weeks 17 and 18 of the year long Art Jewelry Earring Challenge.

Last time I featured beads from Heather Powers, which was fun.

So this time I'm featuring earrings made with handmade components from Kristi Bowman. 'Ancient History' made with Kristi Bowman's textured copper shard charms, rustic brass components from Fegin's Daughter, and tiny lampwork beads from Pebble Dreams, and Vintaj brass components.     'Medicine Woman' made with Kristi Bowmans textured copper shields, tiny lampwork spacer beads by Silvertwisted, and Vintaj chain and earwires.   I had so much fun featuring these wonderful artists, and I hope to be able to keep that trend going for a while.  Thank you for stopping by. Please check out the Art Jewelry Elements blog to see more earrings.    

Attention Giveaway Alert

Kristi Bowman is hosting a giveaway to celebrate the arrival of her sweet Moo stickers. Check out her blog for several chances to enter!