Upcycle Craft Project "Garden Collage Picture Frame"

Looking for some Fresh ideas to Upcycle your old Picture Frames ....

In the June issue of  "Crafts'n Things"  Magazine you can find  my project

"Garden Collage Picture Frame".

You'll have so much Fun making it ... In fact, invite friends over, have a Party  and  each  make  your very own!

On the picture is me with my Favorite Bulldog Feodor, who always helps me in the Garden :)   ... at least he thinks so  LOL!

Spring is in the Air and creative spirit is growing.

Time to plan some Art Shows...

Here are some of the confirmed dates
 Art Sprees at The Illinois Artisans Shop, Chicago

100 W. Randolph Street, Atrium First Floor

Chicago, IL 60601

Body Adornment Art Spree 

Thursday, July 15, 2010 through Friday, July 16, 2010 , 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Fall Fashion Art Spree 

Thursday, September 16, 2010 through Friday, September 17, 2010 , 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM

I'll be exhibiting my New Bead work, Hand Woven Jewelry, Lampwork Glass Beads, and Fused Glass Pendants. Both events are Free to the public and there will be live Demonstrations by various Artists.  Hope to see you there!

New Choker Necklace Designs with Stretchiko elastic cord

        

With the arrival of New Stretchiko colors  I've been inspired to make some cute Choker Necklaces...

Check out some new Designes that I've made!  There are about 12 different colors, including New Black  and Chocolate Brown.  My favorite of course is Purple  :) :) :) 

To see all Stretchiko colors, please click here

This was a great show !

Some of the Artists I discovered:

Kevin Lahvic ..... filled with messages and symbols, his art will make you stay and wonder and absorb the wonderful energy....

 James Monroe  ... shows nature in it's beauty through a lense of simplicity and warmth - his paintings are so soulfull and close to heart. 

Joseph Sikora  filled with movement, his paintings are so lively, energy is bursting through them... his style reminds me of impressionism but more mordern and urban...

  Marketa Sivek   - color intensity is so amazing you can almost feel it on your skin.  It is an amazing feeling to be surounded  by her paintings

many more  artists were there and the energy was just amazing

2nd Annual Fall smARTshow!"3 DAYS, 150 ARTISTS, 1 PLACE TO BE.

Art in Chicago

Next 2 days I'll be displaying my jewelry at the Art Ethnic Bazzar organised by Illinois Artisans Program.
Come and see some of my new designs I made recently with laser engraved pendants and copper artifacts.Some other artists will be there to sell ceramics, photography, wearable art and more....
Stop by Thompson Center, 100 Randolf Street, Chicago.
Thursday and Friday, August 20-21. 9:00 am - 4 pm

Hope to see you there

Discovering Nature's Beauty

As much as I love beads,  here is something different... 

My totally New project is published in Fall issue of "Create & Decorate" magazine  - "Framed Autumn Leaf".

I found the leaf in my backyard, laying  under the pine trees.  I picked it up when it was "dying" - loosing it's fibers.

There was something so magical about the texture  and color of  the leaf, that I decided to preserve it.  So much beauty around us waiting to be discovered...

Back from CHA show, new tools to play with

This past couple of weeks were crazy! Preparing for the CHA ( Craft and Hobby Association)  Craft Show, which is held twice a year.  

I displayed my artwork at the Designer Showcase  for all the Manufacturers,  Publishers  and Editors to see.  It was great to meet everyone in person!

There were  a lot of talk about  how many changes  have been  in the Craft and Hobby industry for the past few years. The tools we have now are amazing and continue to improve. 

Here is a  gizmo  I loved from Clover Manufacturer.

Protect and Grip Thimble  and Natural Fit Leather Thimble.  I couldn't decide between the two ... they were both so cool.  The leather one feels so comfy on your finger, just like a little shoe and  the leather is very soft.

 The Rubber Thimble  has really nice grip and of course the color :)  .... how could I resist this Fuchsia Pink  ...LOL

 

For all of you beaders, sewers and other creative souls out there ..... Thought you might like one of these to protect your precious  fingers :)  Happy Beading!