That’s sure an attention-getter for a name! I was recently introduced to Michelle Ward’s site and art challenges in some of my favorite blogs. While visiting Something Sublime and Rosa & Josie’s, I enjoyed their posts about GPP’s latest Crusade entitled, “Make it Your Own”.
Wow, Michelle has an incredible concept and site. She has created “crusades” picking different challenges each month open to all, that spark inspiration and self-exploration. She is now on her 31st Crusade, “Make it Your Own”. In this challenge, she has asked the street team to put their own spin on an inspiration….this could be anything from an illustration to a sewing project, whatever you are in to. By adding your own “hand”, you can express your individualism. This challenge really caught my attention as I was just about to work on a project by Gaea Cannaday featured on the cover of the latest issue of Step by Step Wire. Gaea usedher beautiful ceramic beads in a stamped and wirework necklace.
In my necklace, Create, I’ve used lampwork beads by Moon Stumpp (that have a great color combination) and paired them with copper wire. To add my spin to this project, I’ve added a coiled wire bail. I love the look of coiled wire and add in to a project whenever I can. I then made my own long wrapped links and hook clasp to finish the necklace. The finishing touch…liver of sulphur. I can’t resist giving everything an aged patina. This piece was then polished with steel wool and tumbled for a nice polish.
I’m looking forward to future challenges and joining inwith the Green Pepper Press Street Team! 🙂
There’s nothing like good news, and first thing in the morning too. When I opened up my email today I found a message from Andrew Thornton letting me know that I WON the Earth set of Green Girl Studios beads! I really couldn’t believe it!! Yipppeeeeeeeeeeee~!
You may have already heard the buzz, but if not, let me fill you in! Cynthia Thornton of Green Girl Studios has authored her very first book, Enchanted Adornments: Creating Mixed-Media Jewelry with Metal, Clay, Wire, Resin & More. Cynthia is well known in the jewelry design community for her incredible pewter beads, as well as her illustrations. The illustrations are one aspect of this new book that I just can’t wait to see. I know they will be amazing. And with my new-found love of mixed media design, this book is a must-have. I’ve already pre-ordered it here. Now the only problem is that I’ll have to wait until November when it’s released.
Head on over to facebook and join the Enchanted Adornments fan page. You just might get lucky too and win over $50 of FREE Green Girl Studios merchandise! Visit the page to find out all of the details as well as additional information about this upcoming book!
Here it is, Sunday night again. Doesn’t the weekend go way too fast? After we put the kids to bed, I heard my 4-year old call out, “Is tomorrow the weekend?” They love the weekend, mainly because it means their Daddy is home all day.
Over the weekend we wrapped up the lacrosse season. This was the first time the two older boys played and I have to say the season seemed so much shorter than baseball. On Saturday we headed over to the Luckett’s 10th Annual Flea Market. The weather was perfect for it and I even ran in to a couple friends there. I didn’t buy anything of blog-worthy significance, but we really had a great time. The place was packed with the old painted furniture that I love, and so many pieces had “sold” stickers on them by the time we arrived.
Just 7 months old and I'm an antiquing expert!
People milling about looking for great finds
Just like a jamboree, live music to enjoy by the picnic tables.
A sweet little Westie named Casey
A bunch of vintage enamel pins
Speaking of enamel pins, you’ll have to see what Kerry has been up to with these vintage pieces. Just look here to see how she uses these old pins in a modern way by adding her own glass beads!
I am seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. I knew this would be difficult school year…with a baby born in the Fall, moving (as it turned out the same weekend he was born), and carpooling the kids to two different schools with a newborn in tow. But tomorrow starts the very last week of school! I cannot believe how fast this school year has flown by. I’m excited and a little sad (by the way time flies) at the same time.
P.S. Don’t forget to say “Jack Rabbit” on June 1st! 🙂
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