Another new one!

I just got some really nice new beads the other day from a great store. My wonderful boyfriend happened to have found a really pretty glass bead. It was a blue and black stripped heart and I immediately fell in love with it. I knew it had to be put in something special. I decided on a necklace made from black and blue glass beads (all from the same store). I am really happy with how it turned out. It is very much my favorite so far!

Holy wrapped beads Batman!

I decided to try out a new technique. I tried my hand at wrapping beads and I think they turned out pretty well. They are little charms that can be worn by themselves or used as a part of a necklace, bracelet or earrings. Expect a few things with these type of charms included!

2 More Necklaces!

Here are two more necklaces I've just finished. It may be a little bit hard to see but the first is blue and the second is light and dark purple.

Jewelry Update!

Just a quick update...I have finished 2 new necklaces and pictures will be up soon!

Wow it is hot!

As the title says....it's hot! The bay area is apparently breaking records for this time of year and I'm hoping it doesn't get any hotter. Anyway...I'm back from Las Vegas (where it was surprisingly cool) and I have a whole load of new ideas. I'm going to continue working hard on more jewelry designs and maybe, if I get enough together, try to sell some this summer. With that in mind...does anyone know of a place in SF or San Jose/ South bay area that sells beads at really good prices and maybe in bulk? I know of some places that have decent prices but I thought I'd see if anyone knew of any others. Well I'm going to keep this short so I can continue working on things and tring to keep cool!

One last post before Las Vegas...

So I'm about to head out to Las Vegas tomorrow (4/7) for about a week and I'm really excited! My plans for my art stuff will most likely be put on hold for now until I get back unless I happen to take some particularly good pics. The plan when I return is to finish up my half done paintings, do some that I've had in my head for a while and work on some new jewelry. I have also been toying with the idea of having some little group art activities sometime. Basically it would be me, whoever wanted to come, and art supplies. I'd have a painting session and a jewelry making session (so far) and it would cost a certain amount per class for supplies. We would meet in a public place like a park to discuss and be creative. The jewelry making would have more of a class sort of feel than the painting. The jewelry stuff would include learning different techniques as well as making stuff and the painting would be more of a time to just express oneself using the supplies at hand. That's just a rough outline of my idea so far. I've been wanting to do something like this for a while but never really knew how to start or if anyone would be interested. If you know anyone who might be interested or if you are or if you just have some good comments or advise please let me know!

Happy April Fools Day!

Happy April Fools day to you all! Since it is also my birthday (hehe) I am going to go to work and then out to party but before then, I thought I'd leave you with a picture. I took this one at the Conservatory of Flowers in SF. This little orchid is about the size of the tip of my pinky finger. It was TINY! Enjoy and have a great day!