Category Archives: Creativity
Serafina the Seahorse: Finalist in the 2011 Fire Mountain Gems “Pearls, Organic Beads or Molding Clay” Contest
I can’t even remember when it was last year that I first sent the photos and the other information to enter the 2011 Pearls, Organic Beads or Molding Clay contest sponsored by Fire Mountain Gems, but when I hadn’t heard anything after two or three months, I just decided it hadn’t been chosen for the second round of judging, and I forgot about it. But in November of 2011, I received a letter from FMG … Read more
A Handcrafted Wedding with PMC Rings
I’m frantically trying to catch up on things I’ve been wanting to blog about, my Precious Metal Clay Certification course through Rio Grande’s Rio Rewards program at the end of October being one of them. But that’s for another post. I also had my daughter’s wedding on November 5 to prepare for, and even though it was a very small event, I had the decorations, the flowers, and the cake to do. I was also … Read more
Inspired by Ansel Adams
“You don’t take a photograph, you make it.” Ansel Adams Sunday morning I woke to an amazing view of frost on the trees. Other than taking pictures of my jewelry for inventory purposes, or to list for sale at Artfire or Etsy, I don’t take many photographs, but I was definitely inspired by the lacy beauty of the frosty trees, so despite the frigid temps I put on the layers and headed outdoors. We have a windmill … Read more
Summer Serendipity – Charms, Pendants, and Glass Beads from Artbeads.com
Summer is my favorite season, and it always takes its sweet time getting to my neck of the woods (and it never sticks around as long as I would like), so I’m always thrilled when it finally arrives. I was no less excited to work with the items I chose for the Summertime Blogging Fun promotion for Artbeads.com, featuring charms, pendants, and glass beads. Landlocked ocean lover that I am, I love paua shell and … Read more
