Out of Touch.....

I haven't posted in days. I had planned to put up a new blog this weekend. The best laid plans and all of that. Instead a virulent stomach flu decided to rip through our house and afflict everyone with the exception of me. Prior to it descending I was able to finish these pieces. I love the frosted glass bar pendant. I found silver pinch bails to attach it and just blended crystal, black and silver accents.

I happen to love this one. Glass beads are a favorite of mine. I would like to take credit for the wire wrapping, but cannot. That is still on my to-do list to figure out so I will admit I purchased these already done. It was one of those pieces that went together so easily it was done before I realized it. I hope it finds a good home and someone else to love it as much as I do.

Musings and Robert Frost

I happened up on a new line of beads, findings and pendants. They aren't my usual things but I am liking them more and more. Sometimes I have to step out of my comfort zone and really look around me. It isn't always easy for me but I know of no other way to try and grow...to not let things get stagnant.

The pendant looks large, but in reality isn't. I made this piece into a choker, I thought that it would show it off to it's best advantage. I love the frosted orange color of it. I wasn't able to find beads to "match" so I just stayed with orange and sprinkled in some crystals.

In case you are unable to see this clearly enough in the photograph, it reads: "Two roads diverged in a wood, I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference." I've always loved this quote. I am not big on poetry in general but sometimes the words just stick with me - regardless of genre. If the choker never sells that will be just fine with me.

Green Glass

I found these green glass squares on "black Friday". I didn't do the whole, big shopping bit. I just went out for a bit with my sister in law. As she is recovering from surgery we took it easy. She is just getting into beading so we decided to peruse the local Michael's.

Unfortunately I could only find one strand, and with a broken piece to boot. I still couln't resist. But due to the amount that I had no other choice could be made but a choker. Even without earrings to match this one sold just as quickly as the others. I hope Claudia enjoys wearing it as much as I enjoyed making it.

Star Light, Star Bright

I came across the star pendants completely by accident. Kind of wandering around in my own head trying to figure out what it was I came in there for. I tend to get into the bead store and just forget. As I wandered around the stars just jumped out at me. I like how the earrings turned out...like little disco balls with the way they catch the light.

I loved this one and seriously considered not even having it for sale. It worked out for the best though. One of my dearest friends grabbed it right up. She will wear it to her holiday party this coming weekend. I hope it's a great party "Fidget" and that you enjoy this piece.

Birds Revisited....

I feel so in love with the birds I decided I had to make another.

I guess it could end up being a bit redundant but I know I am not finished with these little guys. The possibilities are endless. I can guarantee that there will be more of them. My good friend at Witch Hollow was kind enough to fill my head with so many ideas. They are clamoring to come out!

I think that I love the earrings this time as much as I do how this version of the birds turned out.