Monday, June 6, 2011

Wanting to Macrame

... Is macrame a verb?... hmm...

macrame
[mak-ruh-mey]
noun, verb, -méd or -méed, -mé·ing.
–noun
1.
an elaborately patterned lacelike webbing made of hand-knotted cord, yarn, or the like, and used for wall decorations, hanging baskets, garments, accessories, etc.
2.
the technique or art of producing macramé.
–verb (used with object)
3.
to make or produce using macramé: to macramé a wall hanging.


*ahem* I want to macrame. I started a piece a few days ago with the intention of turning it into a bangle but after looking at some beautiful fiber pieces out there, I want to finish it with some waxed Irish linen cord and beads. I'm not talking about going crazy with some elaborate knot work. I might just do a simple braid with beads. Whatever happens, this is a bit new to me and I'm very excited.

Check out some of the lovely pieces out there on etsy!
 These lovely earrings are from terraform jewelry. I love that it's macrame over metal.

I LOVE this color combo from Alyse DeVries. I have such a soft spot for Czech glass beads.


 Here, lunaticart has made lovely rings using macrame! Such beautiful colors!

Such inspiring pieces. And on top of browsing etsy for inspiration, I picked up Mod Knots at work. So excited.

Monday, May 30, 2011

NEW TREASURY: Lampworks

I made a new treasury. They're fun to make.

I am going to try to incorporate more handmade beads in my works. I think they ad a certain something.

Sunday, May 29, 2011

An Adventure with Miss Fickle

I am in LOVE with Shannon LeVart's jewelry and handmade components. When I grow up, I want to be just like her.


I've been dreaming of getting my jewelry in boutiques and shops and such. Shannon guides us through her process.

You MUST read it. It makes me want to drop everything and focus on this. It promises to be a fantastic series!

NOTE: That image is from Shannon's post. That is HER lovely work. Not mine. :)

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Wow. Really?

I have been a bad blog mama. I have a good excuse. Work has been killing me. The past three weeks have been INTENSE.

Then. I went camping this last weekend. And. Now. I'm relaxed. Things are not as bad as they seem. Perspective helps. Oh. And a promotion. :P

Be prepared for more jewelry soon. I'm back in the game. My job is just a job. I need to leave it at work... jewelry and art. That's my life.