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why I'm not getting much jewelry made
My work table has been appropriated by my furry friends.
Components: Ramblin' Dan, Nikolai, beads and tools.
At the Fair
Various pictures of my booth and product at the Ren Fair last year. I'm currently gearing up for this year. The sweet young thing is my very own...
Christmas craft show 2012
This is the mock-up of my display for a craft show in November. I used local fossils as display focal points. This prompted very positive...
Open Hous
I had my first Open House, and though not alot of people came ,I did quite well. I'd like to do it again and add 2 or 3 more crafters. A good time...
Christmas Craft Show (1 and only)
This is my set up for a craft show for the Christmas Season. I did'nt do too bad and my spiders were a great hit. I also made alot of great...
New 8 ft Booth Design
I have an event this weekend on an 8 ft table. Trying to put as much out as possible with out it looking over cluttered. Any thoughts?
My new display
I wanted a really unique look for my shows, something that would really stand out. So I used an antique suitcase, crates, vases, antique doilies,...
Cheap displays
I sell my jewelery at our local flea market. I'm lucky, since I can leave all my stuff there, and don't have to drag it home every week. I have two...
Components: Styrofoam, cloth.
Display boards
These are the displays I made for my necklaces etc, that I use at the flea market I go to. Not having much money, I can't afford the pre-made...
Components: Construction styrofoam, tuck tape, cloth and lace.
Cultus Lake Market
This is my first market of the year.It rained all day,and not many vendors.No sales,but alot of complements. The lady in the picture is my friend,...
Mock Up for Tomorrow's Show
Tomorrow I have a one day, one table art mart show. Normally I have three times this much table space. I've photographed the layout and printed a...
Components: A bunch of stuff.
Southwest Arts Festival
Here I am, last weekend, at the Southwest Arts Festival on the grounds of the Empire Polo Club. There were 300 artists encompassing everything from...
Components: Violet Marie creating a Freshwater Pearl Barrette
Lake Havasu Gem & Mineral Show Display
I was recently at my first Gem & Mineral show....this one in Arizona at Lake Havasu. Turned out to be an extremely productive show. Not only were...
Mix-matched
I always liked the off centered look. I just mixed the pieces I had and Voila!
Components: rose quartz tumbled nuggets drops-Leaf toggle- Chinese crystal-Lt, blue roundels- assorted navy pearls-large key-rose charm.
Black Steel Earring Tree
Here is the earring tree that was inspired by Little Round Chick. I used 19G black steel wire (from Ace Hardware) - cutting 7 pieces about 2.5...
Rupert! My little Gargoyle.....
Here's my latest addition to my display.....
at least through Halloween....
I was in Oceanside couple of weeks ago, and decided I needed a new...
at least through Halloween....
I was in Oceanside couple of weeks ago, and decided I needed a new...
Components: Gargoyle, Halloween Tree, Halloween earring cards, Halloween battery lights, earrings....
International Folk Festival Fayetteville
Thank you to Purple Chick aka Violet . . your photos inspired me! My first "big" festival - I printed the beautiful photo of your booth to try to...
Bracelet class
Last night I did my second class at the library. I designed this bracelet myself and figured it was easy enough for beginners. Everything went...
Fall Bead Art Fair 2011
Yesterday the LBS put on a bead only art fair and BBQ. The day started out cool, but turned lovely. It's a chance to meet other beaders and see...
Components: 1. Lots of repurposed table linens from the Goodwill by the pound store.
2. Buffet server rack repurposed into an earring rack.
3. Black wire mesh wastepaper basked, flipped upside down and repurposed into a pendant rack and topped with bracelets.
4. Rescued antique jewelry box with nice mirror, necklace hooks and storage drawers.
5. Repurposed silk corsages in late summer colors.
6. MY JEWELRY!
The Ear Ring Tree
I made this tree several years ago. In fact I made three of them all different. The first picture is just the tree and the second one is with ear...
Components: ceramic pot, plaster of Paris, floral wire, floral tape, a bunch of ear rings
My Show Booth, My Website, Fun at Staples...
In case any of the "old timers" are wondering... I'm still around. I've been very busy with art shows and trunk shows this summer, plus getting my...
Shimmer and Fizz Booth
My current booth set up. A mixture of homemade/repurposed jewelry stands plus a couple of black velvet stands that I aquired. The sign is new and I...
Summer 2011 Booth Display!!
Here's my current booth that Eric set up for me. We've now incorperated both pieces of the "Pie Safe" that belonged to his mom. Not only does it...
New Look!
I finally decided to ignore the ridiculous pile of dishes (extra person living in the house, extra company due to extra person) in my kitchen...
Components: GIMP, lots and lots and lots of time
A new website (and another necklace
another necklace with glass beads and twisted copper beads. I like the colors, but I look at these beads and know I need to keep practicing!...
Components: lampworked glass beads, twisted copper beads, copper chain
First Show of the Season
In spite of the wind, the weather was beautiful (unlike last weekend, when it snowed!). We had a great show, caught up with some other vendors I...
May Submission ll
Here is my other piece for the May issue. They gave me 3 pages for this one. How exciting. On cloud 9!
May Submission
This necklace is in the May issue of Bead Trends. The funny story behind this is that I didn't even intend on submitting this one. Notice the name...
Steampunk Expo
I normally get two tables when I do shows but this time around I wanted to try one. I don't think that it turned out too bad. It was a fun...
winter show
I did a "quick set-up" display. I got one of those cheap fiber-boards (1/4 inch), painted it (so tape would not stick), and used PVC pipe to make a...
Components: a van full of stuff to sell
Craft Fair Display
This is my display from last year's craft fair.
Components: Sterling Silver, Coral, crystal, more
Open House
Well, I survived my Open House this weekend & I loved it! So conveinent, no overhead & sold quite a few pieces. Even had some interest in doing...
Business Card Holder
I turned a scrap piece of copper wire into a business card holder. I used my PetPerks card becuase it was windy this morning and the plastic card...
Mock Up Display for Show
Upcoming show on April 2nd at work. Really nervous to display to everyone I know. I am going to spray paint everything white to black. I have 4...
display from 1st spring show
This was my display from 1st craft show of the spring.The show was very busy, however, I was "the new kid on the block" and did not do as well as I...
Victorian Pie Safe - Booth Display
Decided it was time to improve on the look of my booth. Eric pulled out the bottom section of a Victorian Pie Safe that belonged to his mother....I...
Components: Victorian Pie Safe Base
Chatter
on “Connected to the Trees”:“I am in Love with your designs!!!…” read »
on “Prince Moai”:“Thanks guys! When I have such amazing gems it's hard not to share with Jimmy. Thanks…” read »
on “Grampa's old tree”:“Love the cabochon and the way you mounted it--all works together. And what a clever use…” read »
on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:“I love pearls!! Gorgeous necklace. Great painting also. Love the bird stoey. I have a bird…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Love it. Good design and workmanship.…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Very pretty. The cabochon painting is very stylistic...I.can see why you love it...its beautiful & has…” read »
on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:“Gorgeous pearl necklace and painting! Love it!…” read »
on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“I love this look. Thanks for sharing.…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Super nice. Love the set.…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“I went to HD yesterday and the folks in the tools section told me the key…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Great tutorial, thanks for sharing. For those looking for the dark wire, the same company that…” read »
- on “Bluebells”:
“Oh my...I want them.…” read »
- on “Totally Teal”:
“Thank you!.. Yes Ann the ring is worked in a spiral.…” read »
- on “Rock and Roll Earrings”:
“Are there instructions I am missing?…” read »
on “Bluebells”:“Gorgeous earrings; gorgeous flowers! Thanks for sharing both.…” read »
on “Bluebells”:“Very pretty!…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“This is a piece one can wear from day to night, very beautiful!…” read »
- on “Totally Teal”:
“Wanda the ring is cute, did you a spiral worked in to your ring?…” read »
on “Garden Droplets”:“Love it....You always inspire me, Ali !…” read »
- on “Totally Teal”:
“Wanda you are such a skilled artist. Love those bracelets....Teal is such a happy color.…” read »
- on “a taste of honey”:
“Gorgeous Doktor! My kind of colors.…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Ooops! I meant, Thank you all!…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Thanks you!....…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“The copper, the stones--love it all. Lovely, dramatic design.…” read »
- on “Prince Moai”:
“Great set. Jimmy's a lucky moai.…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Love it! Exquisite beads.…” read »
- on “Prince Moai”:
“These pieces are just stunning!!!!! Love looking at the lovely projects beaders have done..it is…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“You could always start learning etching! I find that 16g through 20g copper makes some of…” read »
on “Violet Tendril Earrings”:“Wonderful use of the sari silk ribbons! Love the earrings! I'm so glad lucite is not…” read »
on “Lovely Impression”:“KO thread is used without a needle because of the stiffness of it. At Lima beads…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Thanks Lynda and Kate!
I'll take a closer look at Swellegant.
Lynda, thank you for the…” read » - on “Prince Moai”:
“Great looking pieces Jimmy is wearing. The nuggets are gorgeous.
…” read » - on “Prince Moai”:
“I have a huge crush on Jimmy too and he loves wearing all the blink. LOL…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“Hi, Mary. There are other ways to get the oxidized look without the smell of…” read »
on “Simply Crystal”:“Wow! Simply gorgeous!…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“Mary S-- You could try using Swellegant instead of LOS. These are slightly acidic and shouldn't…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“Wow! Blown away. Thanks for all the pics. Wow!…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Great earrings. Can't wait to see what you do with the 16g.…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“Wanda, I really like this. Love the Butterfly theme and admire all the hard work…” read »
- on “Prince Moai”:
“Please let Jimmy know that he is my first on-line crush. Love a guy who…” read »
