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Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Wearable Journal Pendant Workshop

Keepsake Journals for The Neck 
Classic Book Workshop
in Gettygburg, PA




 Join the fun after the holiday jet lag!  This is a very small workshop at one of my favorite places for art friends to gather!  Email now to reserve space.  If the class is full, sign up on the waiting list so you will get information on additional classes. Email Deb at
crickethouse_gettysburg@comcast.net 

Date: Saturday, Jan 5th, 2013
Place:  The Cricket House B&B
162 East Middle Street
Gettysburg, PA  
Time:  10 to 4

Monday, November 26, 2012

Shotgun Shell Bracelets Featured In Jewelry Affaire

Flirty Shotgun Shell Bracelets in 
 Jewelry Affaire!

Holy Smokers!   My colorful and girly bracelets will be featured soon in this upcoming Winter issue of Jewelry Affaire.  Ou la!! Here they are!





 I was so excited to have captured the eye of those very talented editors at Stampington with these flirty little wrist adornments.  Many thanks to Beth Livesay who has been supportive to my bezel reclamation antics and shotgun shell jewelry endeavors!

These were so fun to make, and always add lotsa pizzazz to any outfit....especially to all those black ones I tend to buy : )




I will be teaching how to assemble these bracelets locally in upcoming March 2013 classes at the Adams County Arts Council's Education Center, 
in Gettysburg, PA.   
For more information contact Wendy Heiges at the Arts Council or go to:

 

Friday, November 23, 2012

Tiara Classes Coming to Art Is.....You, Stamford, CT

Tiaras! Tiaras! Tiaras!



 
This precious old world tiara is perfect for many deserving princesses.  Why wait to inherit one when you can design and make your own right now?

Empower yourself do so this very minute by going to www.art-is-you.com 

Then choose Stamford, CT

Then pre register your intent to be a part of it all 
Cannot wait to meet all you fairy princesses and queen mums in my workshop there.
  

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Shotgun Shell Bracelet Classes Coming!

Shotgun Shell Bracelets ~ New Designs



These latest designs will be offered right after the Christmas rush and madness.
Take a little "me" time and join a few of us local girlz in Mechanicsburg, PA at
The Charmed I'm Sure Studio.
This will be a 3 hour workshop that will be sure to please!  Spaces are very limited. Everyone gets gab and gather around some good eats that day too. I definitely love that part!!

Where:  The Charmed I'm Sure Studio
7 Nita Court
Mechanicsburg, PA
When:  Friday, December 28th, 2012
10:30 AM to 1:30 PM   
Costs:  One Time Only Special Hometown Artsy Girlz Rate of $30.00

 

TO RESERVE A SPACE OR TO ASK QUESTIONS:  please email: javb2000@aol.com 



Wednesday, November 21, 2012

More Shotgun Shell Jewelry



Loving These Bracelets

I was inspired to make these for a good friend's birthday day.  How cool are these and how cool would they look adorning, say.... some Magnolia Pearl fashion?  ; ) 
Ou La La!
My friends and I so love that Magnolia Pearl zeal.
If anyone wants some, let me know!!!  Oh, I mean the bracelets, not the Magnolia Pearl clothes...  sigh.





Sunday, November 18, 2012

Adams County Arts Council Students

Ornament Workshop
Check out these crafty ladies and some of their very cool project ornaments during my Arts Council workshop this week in Gettysburg, PA!









 

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Published in Just Steampunk Publication!

Some of My Precious Bottles and Bezels Now in 
 "Just Steampunk"
Volume 2, 2012 

"Wow, and holy heck," or some such similar words and a few "my goshes," came out of my mouth when I recieved my complimentary copy of Just Steampunk Magazine 


I had submitted my things a few months back, then life happened, and I had forgotten all about it.  It was the most fun with giggles I had for awhile!


So, now, I must tell you that it was my friend and artist, Erin Keck, who told me about this wild and wonderful eye candy style publication.  It is packed full of wonderful, wonderful pieces, including several of Erin's clocks and pins and a head gear piece by another young and talented artist, Brody Ebersole. 



For me, the artists' pieces each tell a story.....complicated ones sometimes..... and I marvel at the talent that lies upon the the pages within this beautiful magazine.  


Yep, will be carrying mine around for awhile, but you can find a copy at any major book sellers and online from Scott Publications a