NATURE'S FOREST

     The creative challenge this November is "Nature's Forest".  When I think of a forest, I think of the beauty of the night.  At night, there is a gentle beauty that can be found in the darkness of a deep blue sky dotted with stars.  A view of clarity and depth that goes on forever.  The distant sounds of an owl.  All one has to do is look up and listen.

     That experience is the inspiration for this necklace.

     To me, regardless of the season, the view of Nature's Forest, looking above, is consistent. Something that can be counted on in an ever changing world.

    

FUN! FUN! FUN! The Creative Ladies of Glenwood Retirement Community

 

Look at those smiles!

I was invited to "teach" a jewelry making class last week with the ladies from the Glenwood Retirement Community.  We have gotten together once before, so I knew it would be a great time.

There was no teaching needed.  These gals dug right into the components to string a necklace.  We had lovely teal and red rock colored pieces that had come from Arizona provided for the class, along with the cord.  These large focal beads looked as if they had been plucked from the Arizona rocks and sky.

I brought along some beads and spacers to compliment the colors, and the findings to add cord ends and a clasp.  

 

Making necklaces.

 Showing their creations!

They had such a good time.  I had such a good time!  We laughed.  The time flew by.

Each time I am scheduled to spend time with them, I will make a similar piece as an example for them to use as an idea to get their creative juices flowing.  I have a giveaway at the end of the class.  Under each person's towel, I place one of my business cards with a number on it, before the class starts.

At the end of the class, the Activities Director, Teresa, will pull a number from the container that I bring.  I could not find my regular chips with numbers on them, so in a hurry, I placed number stickers on the inside of some Miller Lite beer caps.  My husband's favorite beer, so they were handy.  So, Teresa pulls one of the caps out, not knowing that they were being used for the winning number.  She says "Miller Lite"?  and looks at me confused.  She turns it over, finds the number, and we all laughed and laughed together.

What an uplifting and joyful afternoon.  My thanks to all of the ladies, and especially to Teresa!  Girl, you are the Best!

OH yeah, a picture of me was required.  I quickly disguised myself with a mustache.  I am lucky the tube didn't stick there!

What a Surprise!

What a surprise today when I found out that my Jewelry was featured in a Blog Post!  I think that Courtney enhanced my Jewelry with her Beauty!  Thank you Courtney!

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Here is the post: 

Twisted Sisters Boutique presents Mulligan Stew Jewelry

Courtney and her friend Jenna are bringing a combination of music and fashion to Marietta...in their own style.  You can find out more about them, Fashion tips, and much more by visiting their site Randomosity 740

A New Year and A New Look

I made this necklace in December 2013.  Icy, cold winter sunsets with shades of pale pink, inspired me to create this piece at that time. 

I have taken it to several venues to sell.  No one purchased it.  So.. a few weeks ago, I brought it home to keep it for awhile, with plans to offer it for sale at another time.  When I got home, I noticed that it seemed to tangle easily.  I found that frustrating and decided that the design needed to be changed.  Maybe that was why it had not sold.

To the workshop it went.  I removed several pieces, played around with the design, and ended up with a three piece set.

No more tangle issues.  And what I think to be more of a streamlined design for the necklace, with the bonus of matching pieces.  Sometimes it makes sense to re-purpose my own work.