Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Ave Maria

Having been brought up Catholic I've always had an affinity for images of saints, angels, and the Blessed Virgin Mary.  This bracelet was commissioned by a friend of mine- he requested all images of the Virgin Mary.  I think he's going to give it as a surprise gift to his wife!  So I dug up the precious gem box for this one!
There are images on both sides of the soldered bezels, including the Annunciation (above).  The glass is beveled, so there's a little glare in my photos.  I added faceted labradorite, silvery-green freshwater pearls, and beautifully faceted iolite.
I just love how the light brings out the different colors in labradorite and the sparkle of the iolite!  I think I'll have to dig into the precious gem box more often!

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Still going

Even with my hectic work life, I've been slowly churning out the creative side as well.  It's such a satisfying feeling to actually finish a project!  Here are just a couple of the latest...
This Paris felt cottage is the sister house to my trio of Marie Antoinette inspired cottages (still working on the third!).  It stands about 4" tall.



Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Over the top award!

Thank you Dollybelle for presenting this prestigious award upon me!  I am very flattered!  From reading your post, Miss Dollybelle, I believe that you got your award from Scrappy Jessi?  Thanks Jessi, for getting the ball rolling!  


One of the requirements of winning is that I have to take the quiz below... 

And here are the rules for this award:

1.) Thank and post URL to the blog that gave the award.

2.) Pass the award along to 6 brilliantly over the top blogs (blogs you love!) Alert them so they know to receive the award.

3.) Copy and paste this quiz... Change the answers, ONE word only...feel free to fudge here!

4.) Have Fun


So, here it goes!

Where is your cell phone? 

Purse

Your hair? 

black w/brown highlights

Your mother? 

decisive

Your father? 

happy-go-lucky

Your favorite food? 

 sushi

Your favorite drink?

 pomegranate martini

 Your dream last night? 

about work

Your dream/goal?  

being happy

What room are you in?

 dining room

Your hobby? 

jewelry, sewing, art, time w/my pups & fiance

Your fear? 

running out of creative ideas

 Where do you want to be in 6 years? 

as happy as i am today

Where were you last night? 

fire station 

Something that you aren't?  

bored

 Muffin? 

Damon

 Wish list item?  

happiness for every one

 Where did you grow up?

 California

Last thing you did? 

helped Damon with his photo project

What are you wearing? 

Juicy sweat pants, white t

 Your TV? 

too old & small

Your pets? 

Fozzie & Mona

 Friends?

 trusting

Your life?

  full

Your mood?

 great

 Missing someone?

 mom & dad

Vehicle? 

BMW x3

Something you aren't wearing? 

make-up

Your favorite store? 

 Nordstom

Favorite color?

green

When was the last time you laughed?

this a.m.

Last time you cried?

 2 weeks ago

Your best friend?

 my fiance, Damon

One place you go to over and over? 

work!

One person who emails you regularly?

 not one person, just junk mail

Favorite place to eat? 

Cheesecake Factory


And my picks are..!

Tina Capriotti- Je Ne Sais Quoi
Dede Warren- Dream Create Share
Charlene- My Heart's Ease


Thanks for the award and fun quiz, Dollybelle!  

xo-Christine



Friday, October 23, 2009

Marie's Cottage

Another felt cottage/pin cushion a'la Marie Antoinette.  I decided to add a little sparkly beading to the stitching this time, what do you think?  

More stitching for the next couple of cottages- I definitely like the Paris and Marie Antoinette theme for these.  I'll post the whole "court" when I get them done!  Have a wonderful weekend!