Kick'n Amazonite

This necklace was a progressive piece, meaning I created the frame months before I even knew what it would become. I was working on some design shapes and came up with this one.

Then about 3 months later I was looking for a project to work on. I came across the frame and just knew what it would become.

The necklace is made with leather in a deep emerald green, the clasp is attached with beautiful wire wrapping. The pendant measures 3 1/2" H x 1 1/4"W, giving the choker style necklace just a little more appeal.

This necklace will become definitely a one of a kind heirloom.

It seems just as I am getting the last item on my to do list completed I find myself back at the top of list again   Never ending cycle. create list post sell create list post inventory etc... Maybe I should invent software the will post and blog,tweet,and pin, all while you are entering the cost of material in the the current months inventory... ? Maybe I need to patent that idea!
Then I could afford a real studio!

Stretching my Limits or Stretched to my Limits?

Funny how sometimes while trying to do something new I find myself at a loss for even the most simplist of ideas or direction.

I have an idea of what I want to create but then when I undertake the task of trying those ideas out; I sit there in a daze. 

Recently my daughters suggested that I should try to make something more appealing to the younger generation. 

Ok, so I sat down this past weekend and pulled out some lovely lentil beads. I put them together in an symetrical pattern and decided that I wanted to give it a youthful appeal. I loved the way the colors came together but thought they were just a little bright so I attached them to black suede cording to tone it down a bit. 

 The necklace came together well, and I actually finised it in one day.  Not a common thing in my hectic world. 

I wore it to my grandson's birthday party! I really did not expect the reaction I got.  One of my daughters, who can be pretty blunt. Told me that the necklace looked pretty cheap. 

Wow what a shocker! Really?

I thought the colors were bright and spring like. I posted it on one of the groups I belong to on Facebook for a feedback from my peers. After several suggestions I will be reworking this piece after all... 

Oh Well back to the drawing board!

Maybe I need to re-adjust my ideas of what the younger generation likes?

~Stay Tuned for the Revamped Project~

~The Anticipation is Over~

I was pleasantly surprised Friday afternoon when I checked my mailbox before going out of town and away from Cyberland....I received my SOUP, from my BSBP partner, Cindy Cima Edwards!

I received the most wonderful selections of beads, so much more than I could have anticipated!

Thank you Cindy!

I think a little birdie told her that pink and green we definitely my favorite colors! I just sat there for a while enjoying the beads. The look and the feel of them, this is going to stretch my talents as I not ever used fiber in my projects before.   I can’t wait to really start working with them.

Our reveal date is April 13! Come back and see what we have come up with!

You can check out Cindys latest blog, to see what this newbie sent her. 

Cindys Blog

Cindy's Etsy Store

Cindy's Facebook Page

~Announcing my partner for the 7th Annual Bead Soup Blog Party~

I just got my email from Lori McDaniel Anderson, and she has paired me up with Cindy Cima Edwards, of Zimaj on Etsy! 

Of course I had to go check out her work!  
Cindy is a very talented artist and has been published in several magazines.

Here is one of my favorite pieces!

I am really excited to take on this adventure! This is the first time participating in a BeadSoup Event.  I am really looking forward to getting to know Cindy and each and every one who are participating, although with over 500 blogs this could take all year. 

Here is a little tease of what I will be sending Cindy!

I hope you will check out her blog and follow along with us!

http://www.cindycima.com/

Now I have gone and done it...

I have read about them ~ I have looked at a few of them. ~ But, now I am part of one!!

I am signed up for the 7th Annual Bead Soup Blog Hop! 

~Hosted by Lori McDaniel Anderson~

http://www.beadsoupblogparty.com/

I have been planning out what I will put in my soup for my partner.I think I will make  a clasp that will match the beads I am going to send.  I have been studying all of the previous  entries to get an idea of how this works. I am excited to  stretch my creative muscles and maybe even give me a new direction with my craft. 

Keep checking back and see what develops!

I was going to post a link to last year's blog hop but I can get the link to work! Maybe I will learn how soon!

Enjoy!

PS I think I might have found the link I was looking for:

http://lorianderson-beadsoupblogparty.blogspot.com/p/past-party-reveals.html

I am really striving to be more focused this year!

I have spent sometime thinking about how I want to proceed with my creative adventures. So let me share my accomplishments and setbacks with those who care to listen....lol

I recently reorganized my studio, it is now more efficient.

I rearranged my desk in what seems to be a little more user friendly.

I relocated the computer to the far right so that I can have my invoices and files all in one place and I dont have to worry about it getting in the way of my current projects.

I can now use the shelf to hold a great deal of my bead stash - the best part is that it will pull  out for easy  access. Yeah!!!

I have been working in the studio as much as on the studio. I have been a part of the Year in Jewelry project:

 https://www.facebook.com/groups/452347441480249/

And I have been keeping up with it so far.  It is week three and I have almost finished my third project.  I will share it after I have posted it in the group.  

Week 1 Project was "Renewal"

Nothing signifies "Renewal" to me morethan nature!

Week 2 Project was "Grace"

To me a Rose is the epitome of "Grace"

You will have to come back by to see Week 3 submission unless you are a part of the group.

Until Next time.... 

Blogs I follow:

http://askszarka.blogspot.com/

http://www.brainyquote.com/link/

http://inspirationalbeading.blogspot.com/