Princess of Thorns

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Usually my pieces reflect my life...let's say things have been very busy lately...!  Special orders, studio clean out sale, more gallery adventures...the list is long.  I have spent countless hours in the studio lately creating.  Today, I took a little time out to work on a vision I had for this little square, off kilter face.  I started it, went out...and when I returned it took a completely different turn.  I can envision her hiding, peeking out of a thorny busy...her little crown of thorns adorned with icy crystals glittering in the sun...Next I need to create an eclectic strand of multi colored, textured, beads from which to suspend her.

Vintage Glass sequins, glass drops, bugle beads, glass pearls, freshwater pearls, opals, black coral sticks...the list goes on and on...!

Opal, Garnet & Laboradite Earrings

Pink Opal Cabochons

Tiny Pink Faceted Garnets

Labradite & Garnet Faceted Drop

Pure Yumminess...

Statement Piece Earrings

Teardrop shaped turquoise cabochons are joined to aqua vintage glass pyramids by a faceted silver czech bead.  Tiny metallic brown, gold and iridescent blue glass beads surround each piece.  These larger earrings will be statement pieces for some upcoming shows.  I love the large dramatic feel of them.  This one evokes cleopatra for me.  Large, dangly, sure to be noticed!

Working with vintage pieces always inspires me.  The aqua glass in these tiny pyramids really glows due to the gold foil backing.  All of the colors reflect one another and really all pull together for a really unique look.  

Branch Fringed Earrings

A pair of perfectly matched Frog Eye Jasper cabochons edged with varying hues brown seed beads and crazy branched fringe. Backed with the softest of suede leather. Swarovski faceted crystals in varying shades of brown dangle from the end of each one.  Sterling silver handmade ear wires.  These earrings are large and spectacular.  Sure to be noticed and to make a statement with!

Vintage Brass Stamping

Things have been crazy in the studio these last few days before Christmas!  I have been busy filling orders and churning out new ideas.  They are constantly in my head floating around until I can put them into bead form.  I have not been taking many photographs but have a lot of finished projects waiting for you all to see.

In the meantime here is a little teaser....delicate floral design winds it way around this vintage brass stamping. I filled in the piercings with pearls, garnets and crystals.  Edged in tiny #15 glittery brown toho beads.  I stranded this with cut rondelles of citrine interspersed with more toho beads.

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After the show I am currently in I will have lots more time to post and update all of the new things.  Especially the fossil, branch fringed, earrings i am working on right now!

Yellow and Gold

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Buttery yellow pearls, sparkly swarovski crystals, one lone glass shell.  Pure glam in one subtle color palette. Pure class...

7 Blue Opals...

I have loved these since I first saw them.  Sitting on the studio table they have inspired me every day.  Finally they have been created...7 hand cut blue opal cabochons with crystals, apatite and pearls...Need I say more?

Lapis Necklace

Vintage Faceted Glass Cabochon edged in cobalt blue and bronze seed beads.  Stranded with lapis beads.  Gold plated clasp.

Victorian Pearl Necklace

Two Vintage Cabochons, one a pale etched blue/the other a floral gold, green and purple, paired with lush swarovski glittery crystals and pearls.  The stranding really sets this one apart with sugar crusted freshwater pearls.  A gold plated clasp.  The bronze beads with the blue is perfect!  I am loving the direction that I am going in at the moment.  As always life dictates the mood and presence of each individual piece.  So as I pack up for this weekends show I place with great reluctance a few of the newer pieces...

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Amber Glass Earrings

I am having a lot of creative fun with faceted drops and a more lush look for earrings.  These are brown faceted vintage glass paired with blues.  Backed with the softest of leather and sterling silver hand made earring wires.

Sparkle Necklaces

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Love the sparkle!  Of any kind...must be the crow in me!  These large Swarovski Rivoli's are encases in tiny #15 metallic seed beads in a netting and then strung with various crystals, more swarovski's and pearls.  For those who love sparkle these are sure to please!

Romantic Edwardian Earrings

Every once in a while I make something I covet.  These fit the bill perfectly!

Pure romance...Swoon!

Vintage faceted cranberry glass edged in chocolate covered cherry seed beads.  Gold lined delicas gently fold inwards to encase the glass. A clear swarovski sits in the middle.  Fringed with an amber colored swarovski crystal and garnets.  Handmade sterling silver ear wires.

These measure approx 1" without ear wires (add another 3/4" for ear wires).  Romantic, dainty and perfect for dress up or jeans.  These would be perfect for Valentines Day.

Swirled Green Earring

Vintage swirled green cabochons edged in orange lined seed beads.  A green swarovski crystal and faceted briolette dangle from the bottom.  Sterling silver handmade earring wires.

Orange and Blue

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This necklace is perfect with the buttery orange freshwater pearls that it is stranded with.  Blue stone cabochon edged in tiny orange and blue seed beads.  Etched Czech beads dangle from the fringe.  Gold plated clasp finishes it all off

Wedding Cake Earrings

Here are a few more in lots of flower colors!  I can just imagine a cake with lots of these flowers on it.  But don't eat these...just wear them!

Creativity In Other Forms

I am constantly inspired by other artists, walks in the woods, cooking, gazing at the stars....One never knows when the creative fairy will take over and dream of new things!  I recently wanted to take a small break from my beading and explore other forms of art.  Clay has always been a source of fascination for me.  And when you couple that with baking how can you go wrong??  These little earring designs were inspired by the flowers you pipe onto cakes and cookies.  I love the little icing appeal of these.  They really do look good enough to eat!

I mixed lots of colors and as I make them they just keep getting better and better!  Stay tuned for more pics of this fascination!

Vintage Victorian

This vintage piece is frosted glass with black inlay.  Coupled (and joined) to a carved ebony black floral piece with tiny iridescent black beads.  Finished off with a 14kt gold clasp.

Rings

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I finslly found some good quality ring blanks to try out.  Each is different from the next.  The first one had a rutilated quartz cabochon stitched with black and vintage red velvet beads.  The next is 2 tiny cabochons in amethyst and quartz embellished with tiny purple seed beads and swarovski crystals.  The last one is pure swarovski.  Total sparkle and bling!

Lizard Box

This little lizard sits atop a hand made wooden box.  Embellished with vintage flowers and stone cabochons.

Hand Painted Cabochon Earrings

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Hand painted gold, green and black cabochons embellished with black and 14kt gold seed beads.  Fringe is swarovski drops in red and green.