Give Me the Green Light

While the hubby goes deep sea fishing on Mijoy in Waterford, Connecticut, I took the time to photograph and work on some listings. Unintentionally, it appears that I have focused on working with green. Of course this is only 3 items out of the many that I have created as I prepare for my Celebrate West Hartford show in just 3 weeks, but it appears subconsciously I have been given the green light.

The first earrings (Shade Earrings) feature my first designs with glass enamel. I took the class last Saturday and can' wait to get to the studio to use the enameling kiln again! Enameling is something I have been wanting to try for quite some time, but haven't had the time for until now. I made a few things with swirls, fishies, dragonflies, and a crown, but I still have some finishing work on these pieces so stay tuned.

The Emerald City Bracelet and Earrings feature chrome diopside gemstones a great little find I purchased at a bead swap last Saturday in the early hours of the morning prior to my class. All the ladies brought their goodies and there was also a wholesale vendor who brought in all sorts of gemstones. I fell inlove with the unique barrel shape and as you can see wasted no time in designing with them.

From the ladies I swapped my copper and beads I have already designed with for watch faces, these stunning starfish swarovski crystals that have an amazing aurora borealis to them, and a couple other goodies. I have already made a watch and a pair of earrings with my trades.

Fresh Country Air

It amazes me how we have managed to skip right over Spring and jump head first into Winter. After bribing my husband with breakfast at this cute little breakfast shop called Main Street on Route 159 in Agawam, I was able to convince him to take a nice scenic back roads ride with me to the Gem Show located at the Big E in Massachusetts.

I was like a kid in a Candy Shop, but I vowed to be good. I tried really hard to stick to a budget and limited myself to some really special treats. I went for fun summer colors and gemstones I had yet to see there at the show. Leslie followed me and was very patient as he priced everything for me while I made my final decisions.

I must have been at his booth for like an hour as my husband sat patiently by my dear friend Lis-el of Art & Soul Gallery. She was also there as a vendor as she is not only an artist, but also a distributor for Art Clay Silver.

So far I have created one pair of earrings since I arrived home, which I plan to take with me to my show tomorrow at my Jewelry Show for the Colchester Hayward Volunteer Ambulance. I plan to be there from 10:00a.m. - 3:00p.m. and am hoping to get one or two more pairs done before I have to start packing for tomorrow.

If I get a chance I will photograph my finds to share.

I am giving myself another hour and then it's time to pack up for the show! Hope everyone else was able to enjoy today and if you are in the Colchester area tomorrow, please stop on in and say hi!