Make Art Monday!
I’ve been experimenting with some elevated beadwork, a very different style to what I normally do. I learned this particular style of raising the work from Nancy Eha, and it’s opened up some new avenues of exploration for me. Here’s a detail:

It’s not too appropriate for most clothing, since the “petals” are only hooked down in three spots…it would be too easy to snag them on something and rip the whole thing out! But it’s a fun application for quilting

As usual, I am stuck with no name for this piece.  I’m not entirely happy with …read more

Each month, I’m choosing a fragment of scripture from one of the Psalms and using a heart shape to create a very simple little 4 x 4 inch beaded piece that illustrates the feeling of that verse for me. Here is my piece for April:

Psalm 31:15
My times are in Your hands
My previous pieces for the Bead Journal Project
Information about the Bead Journal Project
Bead Journal Project blog

Each month, I’m choosing a fragment of scripture from one of the Psalms and using a heart shape to create a little 4 x 4 inch beaded piece that illustrates the feeling of that verse for me. Here is my piece for March:

Psalm 27:4
One thing I ask…that I may dwell in the house of the LORD
There’s always room for more. Always.
My previous pieces for the Bead Journal Project
Information about the Bead Journal Project
Bead Journal Project blog

Each month, I’m choosing a fragment of scripture from one of the Psalms and using a heart shape to create a little 4 x 4 inch beaded piece that illustrates the feeling of that verse for me. Here is my piece for February:

Psalm 90:2
From everlasting to everlasting, You are God

There is no trouble or struggle that is as big as God.

My previous pieces for the Bead Journal Project
Information about the Bead Journal Project
Bead Journal Project blog

Each month, I’m choosing a fragment of scripture from one of the Psalms and using a heart shape to create a little 4 x 4 inch beaded piece that illustrates the feeling of that verse for me. Here is my piece for January:

Psalm 46:10
Be still and know that I am God

No need to struggle…just let go of your self-will, and know that He is there.

My previous pieces for the Bead Journal Project
Information about the Bead Journal Project
Bead Journal Project blog

What’s Up Wednesday!
It’s not that easy to do ugly. I mean to do really gut-twisting ugly.
It’s easy to make a necklace that isn’t that great, but how about to make one that breaks all the rules of good design and leaves your viewer feeling squeamish? I can’t show you a picture of my entry from two years ago here, because I used plastic vomit as the base. If you’d like to see it, it’s on their website as a semi-finalist from 2007. It’s called “Queasy”, and you’ll have to scroll down just a bit. You’ve been warned!
The …read more

What’s Up Wednesday!

Altered Couture
A hand-me-down sweater … a raggedy old skirt from the thrift store … a plain T-shirt … Using just a few tools coupled with your creativity, all of these items can be transformed into fantastic works of wearable art! The publisher of Belle Armoire and Somerset Studio invites you to submit your own altered and embellished clothing and accessories to be considered for the second volume of this exciting publication. Chapters will include Skirts & Dresses, Pants & Overalls, Jackets & Vests, Shirts & Tops, Children’s Wear, Sassy Shoes, and Accessories.
Deadline for artwork to be received: March …read more

Instructor: Marla Gassner
Carmen Miranda Bangle Bracelet
Location: Tucson, AZ
Date: Feb 5, 2009
Create a stunning bangle bracelet, using handmade silk cording as the base to fit your wrist size, embellished with various shaped Crystallized Swarovski elements. The kits are specially created by the artist/teacher, Marla Gassner. The kit color is oranges, browns, blacks and clear crystal on beige or gray silk cording. All supplies are included, beginners are welcome and will complete the bracelet within the class. It is a one of a kind, knockout bracelet. Cost: $60. Sign up on the Swarovski website.

Each month, I’m choosing a fragment of scripture from one of the Psalms and using a heart shape to create a little 4 x 4 inch beaded piece that illustrates the feeling of that verse for me. Here is my piece for December:

Psalm 42:7
Deep calls to deep
 
The deepest and most satisfying relationship in my life is my spirit’s communion with my God.
 
My previous pieces for the Bead Journal Project
Information about the Bead Journal Project
Bead Journal Project blog

What’s Up Wednesday!

Altered Couture
A hand-me-down sweater … a raggedy old skirt from the thrift store … a plain T-shirt … Using just a few tools coupled with your creativity, all of these items can be transformed into fantastic works of wearable art! The publisher of Belle Armoire and Somerset Studio invites you to submit your own altered and embellished clothing and accessories to be considered for the second volume of this exciting publication. Chapters will include Skirts & Dresses, Pants & Overalls, Jackets & Vests, Shirts & Tops, Children’s Wear, Sassy Shoes, and Accessories.
Deadline for artwork to be received: December …read more