Dragonflies Again

I have been on a dragonfly kick again. I just love these little sterling silver charms...they look like they are flying around the edge of the bracelet. I used faceted Moonstone and stick pearls in both bracelets. I couldn't quite capture the the flash of the moonstone on camera though...it is stunning...!

I used green apatite and tiny peridot gems in the first bracelet as well as one of my favorite Swarovski colors..Erinite.

In the second bracelet, I used yummy Kyanite coins and Sapphire Swarovskis. Kyanite comes from the Greek word kyanos, meaning blue...no wonder I love it...!

The green Dragonfly bracelet is for sale on my Artfire site right now.

Biloxi Art Association Festival of Arts

Just a quick note today...! It's been a hectic week...! The Fais Do Do last weekend was a rousing success. The weather was perfect..! ( About 15 degrees cooler than last year, Yea!)

I will be at the Edgewater Mall this weekend for the Festival of Arts. I am not sure of my location yet, but I shouldn't be too hard to find, try the rock climbing wall area.

I got a lot of stunning sea glass ( example leftt) in a couple of weeks ago and some gorgeous Kazuri beads on Monday. I haven't had too much time to play yet, but hope to before Saturday...!
This bracelet is made of aqua sea glass, mother of pearl and swarovski. The stunner of the piece is the Sterling silver box clasp with an inlaid swarovski crystal. I'm not sure if I like it or the seahorse the best..!
Hope to see you there this weekend...!

Now..I'm ready for Summer...!

I know it happened fast....but after this latest cold snap we are in...I am officially ready for some heat...! Give me summer please...!!! I want the sun on my face, the sand between my toes and my pina colada in my hand...! I am ready for my tan....I know, I know...tans are bad for you...I just want to feel some heat all the way into my bones....!

In honor of my desire for Summer....I have been working on some designs perfect for hot Summer days and steaming Summer nights...!

I have added the following to my Etsy shop....Hot Pink shells and pearls. Introducing Elements of Summer....

I have listed the Coconut colored Shell bracelet in my Artfire Studio.

If you are waiting impatiently for summer, like me...you can get a jump start on that warm weather feeling. Hot pink or a more subtle coconut brown..which one are you...?

In Honor of Spring....

I am sitting here....typing with freezing fingertips...dreaming of sunshine and my garden...digging my fingers into the warm soil and planting new seeds. Instead, I just turned my space heater on to take the chill off my studio.
In honor of Spring...I listed this Spring Lampwork Bracelet in my Artfire Studio. The Lampwork beads were created by talented Artist Lea of LAJewelryDesign. The photographer ( me) does not do them justice. I interspersed ceramic Kazuri Beads in peacock and rose, brushed sterling silver beads and satin Rose Swarovskis. The finishing touch is the lead-free pewter Dragonfly toggle. It is the perfect Spring Bracelet and is a OOAK. It is available for purchase in my Artfire Studio. Ok...time to go turn the heat up...! Brrrrr...!!

Heavenly Flower Designs

People's generosity continues to amaze me. I "met" the lovely Leilani through my Starving Artsts Etsy Group a few months ago. When I mentioned Chris and the silent auction to my group, she jumped on board right away. Leilani lives in Montreal, Canada. She made this bracelet especially for the cause.

The bracelet contains 5 sterling silver charms bearing the words: trust, inspire courage, laugh and live. The faceted silver grey fiber-optic beadsare beautiful and full of light and are the color associated with brain cancer awareness. Sterling silver beads and a sterling silver safety chain finish the piece. You can see this bracelet was made with love.

This piece will be available for purchase on February 11th at the Mississippi National Golf Course through a silent auction. If you want to see more of Leilani's work you can visit her Etsy store HeavenlyFlower.

Serena's Jewels

These 2 stunners were donated by Lisa C, the owner of Serena's Jewels on Dauphin Island, AL. I met Lisa through one of my online yahoo groups. We got to meet last year when she came over for an Art Show in October. We have become fast friends. Not only is she a talented designer, she is a wonderful and fun person. I love hanging out with her. We took a shopping trip before Christmas to Bay St. Louis and perused some antique shops there. She taught me about vintage jewelry, which she has been collecting for about 20 years.

The necklace is made with copper colored freshwater pearls, Swarovski crystals and a gorgeous milk glass focal. I love the combination of colors. These colors are hot, hot, hot...!!

The bracelet is a mixture of sterling silver, lampwork glass lentils and Swarovski crystals. It has a cute little pewter mermaid toggle clasp.

Both these pieces will be put up for auction on February 11th at the Mississippi National Golf Course. All proceeds will go Chris Murphy and his recovery.

Something new....Baroque Pendant Set

I recently purchased these Swarovski Baroque pendants. They aren't really my style...but I was drawn to them.
It didn't take me long to figure out what I wanted to use to compliment the pendants. They look a little vintage and a lot classy. I used sand satin and bronze copper freshwater pearls as well as topaz satin Swarovskis. I can definitely see them on a very lucky lady at a Holiday cocktail party...can't you..?

I will be posting them in my etsy shop soon...let me know what you think...!