soutache earings

i finally got a chance to finish these matching earrings

using the new thumbnail earing post from dazzle-it

( plus soutache cord, rhinestones and vintage beads )

they will look great with the feature necklace i made for john bead

macrame choker

 another challenge from my friend carmi using

dazzle-it hemp cord and a simple square knot

and a few preciosa rocailles in the opaque brown iris 



macrame jewelry

another challenge from my friend carmi

featuring cotton wax cord from dazzle it

i was inspired by some fabulous jewelry found on pinterest

i loved working with this wonderful cord

(so many great colors to choose from)

using some traditional knots and ladhaki beads

i created this necklace and matching bracelet in no time

encaustic

a little experimenting

first with color, blue and yellow are always a soothing combo for me

the red came when I realize I needed a "punch"

second with texture, using a plastic mesh from a wine bottle , drips and slotted brush

wire and pearl necklace

 sometimes a simple idea , multiplied , can make something beautiful

all it took was some inspiration at the john bead outlet store

(vintage pearls on sale)

some 26 gauge wire and a crochet hook

creating  over 30 strands measuring 12-15 inches in length

all together i'm happy with the finished necklace

 



also found at the outlet (below)

pre- knotted pearls  (only .75 cents each) with metal crimps on each end

in a few minutes , using a metal choker and pliers,

I finished this necklace and matching earrings for under $10

 

photo transfer with powerprint

gearing up for my classes tomorrow at c2c

I decided to make a few extra samples 

 inspired by tracy evans

I found several photos I wanted to use

working with powertex and stoneart I created this wonderful base

transferring the photo is made easy with powerprint

a little more stoneart on the bottom right and a few crochet dollies in the other

and a finished canvas in just an hour

 

 

above , close-ups of the great textured created

below , since I was on a roll i created a second project using styrofoam as my base

 



encaustic

 inspired by my last paintings color scheme

and the effects of the full moon

I started out with swirls and drips

adding layers of wax and oil paint

some silver leaf to finish it off