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- Why are you visiting?
- I'm looking for project ideas, To make new friends
- What is your favorite type of jewelry to make?
- Necklaces/Pendants
- Tell us about yourself! What makes you interesting, unique, funny, talented, or...?
- I am a mental health therapist by day who loves crafts - jewelry making, cross stitch, crochet and on and on. I started making jewelry about 5 years ago - I was bored one saturday and bought a cheap necklace kit from a craft store, high-jacked my husbands pliers and the rest is history.
Initially I made jewelry for myself and as gifts and since then have started selling my pieces to friends and coworkers - most of my business is word of mouth. I also have friends who bring me jewelry that has broken or they want it restrung in a different way and tell me to "Just do my thing" - this has been alot of fun as I work with materials I would never purchase myself. It is surprising how much business this has produced for me, not to mention profitable as I do not use alot of my own materials other than wire, the occassional clasp, and crimps.
- What is your favorite jewelry making style or medium?
- semi-precious beads, gemstone beads, other
- What best describes your style?
- sophisticated, unique, one-of-a-kind
- What are your favorite colors in making jewelry?
- Browns, Blacks, Blues, Purples
- What are your favorite beads and stones for making jewelry?
- Gemstones, Czech Glass, wood, and bone
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Great Tutorial Site
I have just recently gotten into doing wirework and have been scouring the internet looking for project ideas. In this search I found a website called JewelryLessons.com This is a wonderful site that has step by step tutorials for wirework, stringing, bead weaving, metal working, polymer clay and the list goes on and on. There are also articles, book reviews, Q&A, and a gallery of designs!
What is really cool is that the tutorials are made by other artisians - some are free and som… Continue
Posted on October 31, 2009 at 2:54am —
Cool New Altered Art Designs Using Vintaj
If you love Vintaj like I do you really have to check out the project gallery at Vintaj's website. They have alot of new ideas. There are some really cool projects using their brass blanks and embossed pendants.
http://vintaj.com/gallery/
Happy Creating!!! :-)
Posted on September 26, 2009 at 4:29am — 1 Comment
Brass Jewelry Making Ideas and a great supplier
I have really gotten into using the brass stampings, charms, and findings recently! I love the look - very natural, organic, vintage looking and so on. Vintaj's website has ideas for necklaces,bracelets, earrings and more - Check it out! Here is a quick link to their idea gallery: http:/… Continue
Posted on May 25, 2009 at 3:38am — 1 Comment
Lorri - Where are you?
With that being said, I had not seen Lorri post for a bit and am hoping everything is okay. So my reason for posting is to say "Lorri, where are you?" and that I miss seeing your posts and input.
Leigh
Posted on May 10, 2009 at 4:50am — 1 Comment
Comment Wall (29 comments)
- At 8:39am on September 19, 2009,
Jenny Israel- BKB said… - Thank you Leigh! So nice to hear......
- At 6:18am on September 19, 2009,
brenda ward said… - leigh, thank you so much for all your comments, that was great for my ego, which was slumping a little, lol. I just looked at your pieces, such beautiful designs, where do you get your beads, your focal pieces are fantastic!
- At 1:45am on September 13, 2009,
Moira Coon said…
- Thank you for the compliment! =)
- At 12:36pm on August 31, 2009,
Frances Perdew said… - Hi Leigh,
Thanks so much for your comment. I love your combination of gemstones in your necklaces also. Really like Fall Frenzy...I love Picasso Jasper. As far as my wirework goes, I went to one 1-hour workshop in wire wrapping with Carolyn Eddy at a local Gem Faire several years ago. Learned the basics from Carolyn and the rest is self-taught. The more I wrap, the more I like it. I'll keep watching your page...
Fran
- At 11:32am on August 29, 2009,
Rita said… - Thank you for your kind comments, it took a lotz of wire to get to this level!
- At 1:18pm on August 17, 2009,
Genetra said… - Thank you for welcoming me.
- At 10:15am on August 17, 2009,
Lonna Keller said… - Thank you so much! I enjoy working with non traditional materials and making really unique pieces.
- At 9:30am on August 15, 2009,
- Thank you for the compliment! I'm currently exploring your lovely work too!
- At 9:42am on August 1, 2009,
Josianne Brousseau said… - Thanks for the comments! Your work is awesome too!
All the best :)
See you later
Josianne
- At 5:17am on July 26, 2009,
Danielle Renee Mullen said… - Thank you for visiting my website and your kind words. I see nature has inspired you in your works as well. Lovely!
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Jewelry Junkie Link Love 11/22/09
A Bead A DayDo pearls go with everything? Lisa pairs glass pearls with chain and interesting findings. What do you think?
Art Bead Scene
Art Bead Scene gives you the scoop on findings worth finding - check it out!
Barbe Saint John
I've been a bad blogger! Find out what's up with Barb and her blog.
Carmi's Art/Life World
Carmi makes a brooch with a cameo and other odds and ends.
Cindy Gimbrone aka The Lampwork Diva
Cindy has a new shop on Etsy - the bleeding heart. Check it out!
Earthenwood Studio Chronicles
Melanie shows the piece she made for the new book Chain Style, and talks about her struggles with letting go of her published jewelry pieces.
Jean Campbell
Jean kicks off a new era of self-indulgence with a funky Steampunk necklace.
Jewelry & Beading
Gather up some little beaded flowers and turn them into a very special necklace!
Lorelei's Blog: Inside the Studio
Lorelei's annual craft fair adventure is over and she share's some photos of the Aftermath.
Snap out of it, Jean! There's beading to be done!
Artbeads teamed up with Nintendo DS to create a fantastic virtual learning game for jewelry lovers! Style Lab! Jean shows it off in a youtube clip! FUN for the HOLIDAYS! :)
Strands of Beads
Melissa discusses the virtue of buttons in jewelry-making
Jewelry Junkie Link Love 11/22/09 originally appeared on About.com Jewelry Making on Sunday, November 22nd, 2009 at 12:36:47.
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Welcome to another edition of Make it Merry, where talented crafters share their holiday how-to's.
Advent Candy Tree
Everyone loves counting down to the holidays...add candy to the mix and you've got a fun Advent calendar from Sherri Osborn for the whole family to enjoy.
Pumpkin Cross Stitch Pattern
Use a variegated floss to make a swirling pumpkin that would look great near the Thanksgiving table. Connie G. Barwick has the free pattern.
Knit Wreath Ornament
Scrap knitting makes for fun quick projects that are perfect for any skill level. Sarah E. White has the instructions for this cute wreath.
Miniature Glitter Houses
Snowy villages look great upon every mantle and tabletop. Lesley Shepherd has a free printable so you can make your own tiny houses.
Paper Bead Star Ornament
If you're looking for something a little different to do with your paper beads then take a look at this paper bead star. This project is simple to adapt in a wide variety of ways.
Rustic Pillar Candles
'Tis the season for running out to buy candles. David Fisher will show you how to make these festive pillar candles with the perfect finish.
Pear Diamonds Painted Card
This card has an intricate finish, but it is so easy to make. Tina Jones shows us how to create this colorful card from start to finish.
Christmas Apron Pattern
Just because you've got to bake cookies for the whole family doesn't mean you can't look fabulous! Phyllis Dobbs has created this adorable holiday apron, and she's got the free pattern just for you.
Flower Petal Ornament Cover
Sometimes those plain ornaments just need a little dressing up. Tammy Powley will show you how to use seed beads to create this unique ornament drapery.
Paint a Christmas Tree
Instead of paying a premium for a colored tree, Barbara Crews will show us how to paint your tree red to match the latest holiday trends.
Want to Join Make it Merry to show off your holiday crafts? We will showcase your crafts and recipes of all holiday traditions. Learn more.
Make It Merry 11/19/09 originally appeared on About.com Jewelry Making on Thursday, November 19th, 2009 at 08:35:26.
Jewelry Gifts that Give Twice
Beads for Education is an organization which provides scholarships for girls in Africa through beading. Their goal is to help education and thus help them make a better life for themselves. And, of course, one way they do this through selling beaded jewelry and other beaded items through the organization's web site. The jewelry and other products are made by 25 women who are members of the Dupoto Women's Group.They have a pretty wide variety of merchandise from very cool key chains that sell for only $15 to very elaborate beaded collars that sell for almost two hundred dollars. They also have holiday ornaments, starting at around $12 each.
Jewelry Gifts that Give Twice originally appeared on About.com Jewelry Making on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 at 07:04:43.
Knock, Knock on Wood Chain
I received a sample of wood chain from Rings & Things. That's right, chain made from wood. I mean...errr..what?
But, I loved the look of the wood - smooth, light, rich, and so different! I was challenged at first and then decided to let the wood do its thing so to speak and simply added some fiber on each end to create this simple necklace.
Even thought the design of my Wood Chain and Purple Hemp Necklace is very simple, I think it's got a good deal of drama going on.
Knock, Knock on Wood Chain originally appeared on About.com Jewelry Making on Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 at 20:33:48.
Holiday Lampwork Beads
I am officially in the holiday spirit and thus feel the urge to make some new holiday jewelry. These adorable lampwork beads by D.D. Hess actually helped me get there. She sent them to me just the other day, and I think they are adorable. I especially like the mittens.
It may seem a little early considering Thanksgiving hasn't even come to the U.S. yet, but considering everything else I've got going on and the fact that I'd like to make some jewelry pieces to give as well, you can really never start too early.
Holiday Lampwork Beads originally appeared on About.com Jewelry Making on Monday, November 16th, 2009 at 07:15:57.
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