Color & Shapes
I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn't say any other way - things I had no words for. Georgia O'Keeffe This quote by Georgia O'Keeffe just sums up my feelings perfectly. This handcrafted azurite/malachite pendant was inspired by nature's union of earth and sky. [caption id="attachment_1531" align="aligncenter" width="250" caption="Azurite/malachie sterling pendant"][/caption]
Inspire with the Giving Spirit Giveaway
The giveaway has been extended through January 8th...... If you follow my blog, you will know that I was recently a finalist in the Soft Flex Beading company's Flex Your Creativity Contest. While my designs were not one of the top 10 winners, I still feel proud to have stepped out of the box and "flexed" my creativity with the following designs. Originally, I was going to auction of the 3 pieces that I designed for charity because they don't really "fit" anywhere in my current designs. I had such a hard time choosing one charity that I decided to give ...
Wish-List Wednesday: Holiday Felty Love
Last week, my fellow fabric-aholic & BFF , Sharrie, took off to Houston for the 2009 International Quilt Show (stay tuned for more pics over the next few weeks!). I wore my favorite Quilt Show ensemble : a feather boa and one Blue Plate Special apron I whipped up the night before.. Hey, don't laugh where else can a grown woman wear a boa in public and get away with it (except for Halloween?)!!! At least Sharrie couldn't lose me in the crowd if she tried! ;-) [caption id="attachment_1805" align="aligncenter" width="225" caption="It is 5 oclock somewhere....."][/caption] We had such a fabulous time ...
Sew Crafty Holiday
With the kiddos out of school since last Friday, we've been "sew" crafty and gearing up for the holidays. I finally found the time to work on some wool felt ornaments that I purchased as a kit from Plum Creek Collectibles whilst in Houston for the Fall quilt festival. Tammy De Young, the owner, was such a sweet gal and she's from Texas too. Her designs were just so adorable that I bought two wool felt pattern/kits. My daughter and I also dug out our paints, brushes & glitter to work on clay , metal and glass holiday ornaments. A little ...
Jewelry
Free Glass Pendants
No, I’m not going crazy I just want you to choose a free glass pendant with a retail value up to $60 that makes your heart flutter. All you have...
Blue Kryptonite
Blue Kryptonite If you are fan of Smallville, you just might recognize this pendant. Yep, it is my version of blue kryptonite. In the “Smallville”...
Color & Shapes
I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn’t say any other way – things I had no words for. Georgia O’Keeffe This...
silvRecycled series
What’s a jewelry artist to do with all those little bits of leftover sterling silver wire, sheet, & broken findings? Fire up the torch, &...
Rock the Cement Jungle with these Earrings
I’ve just added a really fun , funky & brightly colored pair of fused glass dangle style earrings. They are amazingly super lightweight and will...
Saul Bell Design..it’s a loser!
Here is a design that I poured my heart and soul into …..and entered it into the Rio Grande Saul Bell design contest. Unfortunately, it did not...
Spectrolite, how I love your blue flash!
Spectrolite Adjustable Sterling Ring Spectrolite is a hard and rare variety of labradorite feldspar. The variety is noted for iridescence of spectrum colors...
Glass+art clay+kiln+hammer=one of a kind
I had just a little art clay left over from my Saul Bell entry that I’ve been saving for something special. At 2 am, I woke up because I dreamed...
Squiggle glass slide pendant….
What the heck is a squiggle? That’s my technical jargon for the “coiled effect” of the fine silver round wire in this one of a kind blue-green...
Got a thing for hearts……
I didn’t even realize I had a heart thing until I was going through my stock and woah I have several heart designs. My latest heart design is an...
Asteroid pendant…out of this world
Looking for a little wild and funky accessory? How about the latest fused glass pendant, Asteroid! Asteroid-wild and funky fused glass pendant Asteroid=an...
Ring-a-ling bling for only $20….
What gal doesn’t love a little sparkly bling on their hand? Check out the one of a kind fused glass rings made with fine silver (99.9%) and fused...
Rockin’ Fused Glass Guitar Pendants…..
I recently experimented with Glassline paper to create some rockin’ glass guitar pendants. It took a few tries to get it right…that’s...
Monday Musings
Monday is always a crazy day for me because I need to play catch up from weekend orders. I’m happy to say that I got everything I needed to do and...
One of A Kind Fused Glass Pendants
I have to admit I love experimenting. Guess it all goes back to my geeky clinical scientist days! Warm glass is such a rewarding medium……check...
Ruby Ear Candy for Holiday Soiree’s
Steal My Baubles Deal of the Week:$59.95 Reg price, $64.95 Faceted ruby beads on a 14k gold-filled headpin with vermiel (gold over sterling) spacers....
Take a peek at the Working Girl jewelry collection
It’s official I can’t keep a secret when it comes to new jewelry/decor designs or collections. I am always just so excited to share what I’ve...
Alternative Jewelry Metals…
I just received the October 2008 issue of Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist magazine and the theme for this issue is “Alternative Jewelry Metals”. There...
Gemstone Meanings -the story behind the Custom Necklace
A portion of my business comes from custom requests from customers. This necklace was a request from Maria who lives in Malaysia who found Designing-Diva...
Faceted Carnelian and Onyx Y Chainmaille Necklace
Faceted brick shaped carnelian with faceted round onyx (and rondelles) with a Y drop, small silver charm dangles and chainmaille design. The necklace has...
Indie Artists
Featured Indie Artist: Harrilu
I am so excited to share one of of my favorite local Dallas designers, Megan Mucci, and her amazing hand silkscreened designs that she sells through Harrilu (( pronounced Hārry-Loo). Harrilu’s name comes from her small-yet-mighty mutts Harriet & Pippa Lou. This creative genius is a graduate of University of Texas at Austin with a BS in Communications/Advertising. She worked in the corporate world for a bit before becoming an art-trepeneur (yes, I know it’s not a real word!). Megan combines her love of screenprinting with her ‘oodles of doodles’ that she continues to create to make her fresh & fun designs for Harrilu.
Megan will be one of the vendors at the upcoming Etsy Dallas Jingle Bash so if you live in Dallas-Fort Worth area don’t forget to save the date (Nov 21st) and come and see her goods in person like this darling aqua tee!
Featured Indie Artist: La Alicia
Alicia Colina-Ashby enjoyed coloring, origami and being read to as a child. With an eye for color , super paper folding skills, and a talent for transforming “found” objects, she creates amazing eco friendly purses, earrings, decor and so much more.
This crafty chick has got some serious creative mojo and an eye for designing the unexpected!
My personal favorite is this Eco Chic Clutch! Isn’t it to die for! This has officially been added to my birthday wish list (DH please take note if you’re reading this!).
Rock your next gathering with this amazing 6 foot recycled paper garland. Talk about a conversation starter/ice breaker!
Treat yourself or a friend to these fab re-purposed earrings.
As a chocolate addict, I’m also drawn to this calorie free up-cycled in clock!
You can make your very own wish list by checking out her Etsy shop, La Alicia. Get a little crafty inspiration when you read Alicia’s blog, Creative Adventures.
If you live in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, you can check out her goods in person at the following up coming shows:
October 3rd : Arts and Crafts Spectacular
November 21st : The infamous Etsy Dallas 2nd annual Jingle Bash
December 5th & 6th: North Haven Gardens
Featured Indie Artist: KarmaCrochet
Patricia Ivanisevic isn’t really sure when she started crafting. Her mother was a seamstress and a tailor, so she grew up surrounded by yarn and fabric. Whilst living in Argentina, she got her first Barbie but there were no clothes available. Using her mother’s scraps, she knit, crocheted and sewed fabulous fashions for Barbie. She felt the magic of creating something from a little stringy thing (aka yarn) and the rest is history!
She admits that she’s a geek in disguise and that most people are really surprised by that. Hmm. Geek + creative= Yes, it’s possible!
At the moment, Patricia takes inspiration from colors that speak to her. In the past, it may have been an object, shape or image that spoke to her to be recreated from yarn.
Here are a few of her favorite designs:
I’m always curious what other artist’s work spaces are like. My studio is filled with creative clutter (hey, I make it work!). Patricia is in the process of organizing everything and says she works in chaos! Hmm, this looks pretty neat & tidy to me. She works in several spaces and says the only place she doesn’t work from is the bathroom!

Karma Crochet gets organized
You can catch Patricia and her wonderful yarn confections at the following upcoming shows in the Big D:
Don’t live in Dallas? No worries. Get those happy fingers moving and check out Patricia’s Etsy shop: Karmacrochet.














