Faux Geodes Continued...

I'm creating more Faux Geode pieces again!
This time it's a pendant consisting of 5 very thin cane
slices in varied shapes, colors & sizes. I used
Pardo Jewelry clay to achieve the translucent Turquiose
& Olive Green shades. Added to each color is a
generous portion of my favorite Translucent Pardo.
The light shines through the sheer slices & illuminates them

Earthy Organics Collection

My new Earthy Organics collection was inspired by my love of nature

and plants. I experimented with some textural plaid designs in the 

Organic Orbs. The colors I used are rich earth tones, reminiscent of 

soft mossy greens, bark browns & turquiose stone. I love the colors
available in the Pardo Professional clay line. The Turquiose is especially nice to
work with, as it is quite transparent. I also added some Faux Obsidian for
contrast, and a bit of Faux Sea Sponge to bring in some hi-lights.
Blown-Glass hollow beads bring another punchof turquiose to the piece.
The necklace is constructed with pewter-look findings, which lends
a matte/natural appearance to the metal.

Earthy Earrings

Polymer Clay Kitty Cat Teapot

 

Black & White Kitty-Cat Teapot stands only 

 3 1/2" tall and is sculpted from Fimo polymer clay over a 

small appliance light-bulb. I used an assortment of my 

handmade black & white canes

to decorate the little fellow. The tiny teapot will actually 

hold water & can be used as a vase too!

My Latest Creations in Polymer Clay: Slideshow

 

Tutorial: How-to Create Faux Glass Beads

I just released my first Tutorial! How-to Create Polymer Clay 

Faux Glass Beads. It's available in my Etsy Shop Beadazzle Me.
I sold my first copy just an hour after listing it on Etsy! 
I love sharing my techniques & ideas. This tutorial
is a complete step-by-step guide, with 20 full-color photos,
of  how to achieve your own, unique, hand-crafted beads!
You'll be amazed by how Glass-like they appear! They are made
using the new Pardo Professional Polymer clay.
It's so much Fun, you won't be able to stop at just

one, it's addicting! Make your own shimmery bracelet, Earrings,

or maybe a simple drop pendant. Happy Crafting:)                         

 3/23/11 Happy Birthday Mom!  This Tutorial is dedicated in my Mom's memory. She taught me every craft skill imaginable...she is my Heart:)

Neo Victorian: Cross Pendants & Winged Hearts

 

Neo-Victorian Cross Pendant & Winged Heart Cross Necklace are available

in my  Etsy Shop

Beadazzle Me.

Fresh & Fruity Earrings....Florida Fun

It always feels like summer here on the West Coast of  Florida, and with

March temp's reaching the low 80's it's time to hit the beach in shorts,

sandals & a splash of fruity color for your ears!

Come browse in my  Etsy Shop 

for these earrings, and my other unique jewelry designs!

Gulf of Mexico

We are so lucky to live in paradise! This is a shot of  Siesta Key beach

in beautiful Sarasota, Florida.

Garden Inspirations...Flowers & Butterflies

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It's funny how working in the garden, hands in the dirt, sun on your back, can inspire you to create something totally unique.  I think I zone-out while I'm digging around, planting colorful flowers & pulling pesky weeds. So, that is how these new little cone-shaped Vintage looking earrings came about. I believe I do my best work when I don't think, don't plan, just let it happen -lol Clear your mind, put on some music, take a deep breath,
and let your creativity flow...
 

Native Florida Plants that Attract Butterflies Many beautiful native Florida plants have the added advantage of attracting butterflies, the most attractive of all winged insects. Since butterflies usually migrate long distances, they require frequent stopovers for food and rest. 

Our front garden is full of Butterfly

attracting flowers. I just love to 
watch them fluttering around, the dogs
are absolutely mystified by them too.

If your interested in my jewelry designs,
you can find them in my Etsy Shop 
It's the Marketplace for everything Handmade:)

Denim Blues....Pendant - Necklace - Earrings

Seems like everyone has a Blue period, this is mine. I love anything that
goes with a pair of jeans & a tee-shirt:) Most of these pieces
were made as custom orders.

Polymer Charm Bracelet

Cornflower Pod Necklace

Navy-Blue Dangle Earrings

Polymer Clay Experiments Continued

I started this pendant over a year ago & never finished it. Many of
my pieces end up pushed aside, to make way for new ideas. I usually work
on about 3 or 4 different things at once.

I was rooting through a bowl of misfit beads, when I discovered it. I decided it was

finally time to finish it & added a Mica Shift technique bezel, in a silver metallic Premo clay.