Crafty Scene

It's official, my very first Crafty Bastards was a hit! The day was long and slightly overwhelming but I am glad to have been invited to come along. Heck, I wouldn't have even been there if it wasn't for Spencer, his Team 8 Press really has him busy with different craft fairs and events, literally every weekend for the next few weeks( hint, hint, check out the link so you don't miss the upcoming shows). So, the festival was fun and super-busy with so many awesome vendors, music and some food that I could smell. We were so busy that it was impossible to get much further than a few tents down from our own. So here's a shout out to both my families that came to support me and good friends that always know how to make me smile, thanks for the perpetual support and love, even though I only got to see you for a millisecond. Also, many thanks to all the new peoples that thought Face Metal Jewelry was awesome enough to buy some of your very own! This is one craft festival I really want to participate in again next year. The location was amazing, the staff were helpful and NICE and the event was well organized and marketed. What more can a crafty girl want? (hint, KILN)

Fall in love with this seasons Jewelry.....

The cool breeze, crisp air and the warm colors on the trees, all signal that FALL is here and everyone knows that means new fashions are hitting the runway and stores. I really love fall fashions, they are a bit more expressive than summer's whimsical and airy affairs. Fall is a good time to work on your collection of statement jewelry and add to your signature look. That brave and bold piece that's oh-so-you can be paired with so many other simple items in your cache. Large chunky pieces will be paired with smaller whimsical ones to create a beautiful balance with whatever fall fashions you pair them with. Look into chunky brooches, big bangles, large necklaces and more!

Check out some of the great new looks that the cool weather has inspired me to create on the site.( to be fully uploaded by the end of the week)
You'll find pearls interspersed with a multitude of natural and semiprecious beads,and if you add unconventional elements to these stones such as feathers, sea glass, and found objects, it will give you a look all your own!

Crafty Bastards

Come one, come all!! Spencer of Team 8 Press,(my hubby to be) and I will be in DC this weekend working the scene at the Crafty Bastards Arts and Crafts Fair. Checking out all the cool hand made stuff. So you should come too!! Let me know if you have any questions about the event or you can check it out on your own. See you soon!!

Every Dollar Helps

This is the last week to turn in your Change-for-a-10 dollars, so if you too are one of those people waiting until the last minute, please don't wait any longer, get yours done today!!

Change is in the air

It's that time of year again, fall, a change of season, back to school for some of us and while we are all thinking of these things let's think mostly of change. Art 180 is celebrating it's 10th anniversary with The Change for a Ten campaign. Having supporters of it's program raise awareness and funds for everything that Art 180 represents. You may ask "how can I help?", well, you can make your own statement by making a piece of art that represents what CHANGE you want to see in the community and send it in with your $10 donation that will help fund future programs for children. So please check out ART 180 and all of the wonderful things that they do in our community.

Also Known as Love

It's been a while since I have had the time, energy, strength and passion to write for myself. I am begining the slow, but necessary process of pulling myself out of my slump and will come to create again. I am inspired today by a lady 10 years my junior, who has seen war, and the great sadness that comes with that and is being an inspiration to herself and others through her creativity. Fifteen year old refugee Lovetta Conto came from war torn Liberia and has since moved to the United States where she has started her own campaign for hope and awareness through art and her jewelry business AKAWELLE. Please check out this amazing story and get to see her beautiful jewelry as well.

Precious Things

I am having one of those reflective moments we have in life, when we have lost something dear to our hearts. Carra Jacqueline Sowers Rose, my grandmother, namesake and one of the most beautiful people that I know has passed away after 72 amazing years in this life. I will post late the piece that I am making in honor of her. I just wanted to take this moment to remember.