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Hi All! Not too much to report on this week as far as the charm swap goes....We have news from Laura of Laura Roberson who says "I'm finally getting around to settling on a design for my charms. I'm creating a collection of jewelry based on my town's glacial 'potholes' and thought that they'd make nice charms as well. Just working out the details now and waiting for more silver to arrive. I should have a photo or 2 to share next week." If you don't know what Laura is talking about she is from Massachusetts and you can find lots of interesting info and photos on the "glacial potholes" by "Googling" them. I am very curious to see what she will come up with for a charm!
And even though I, Michele from Michele Grady Designs, have an idea of what material I would like to make my charms from....I still haven't had a chance to work on a design for them yet.. I am thinking maybe something floral...but lucky for me there is still time to play around and change my mind!
Until next time~ Michele
Friday, July 11, 2014
Thursday, July 10, 2014
Etsy Metal 3xR Challenge Week 26
There are some lovely pieces resulting from week 26 of our 3xR Challenge! The offerings include an asymmetrical pair of oxidized earrings with citrine, an abstract pod with a pop of cool green, a pendant with an impressive chunk of rusty drusy, a chunky ring with a white chalcedony, elegant pearls, and pendant clusters with nature castings. As usual, our artists demonstrate that handmade art is worth so much more than the sum of its parts.
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Members' News for the month of July
Hi and happy summer to all of you dear readers! Here's what is happening with our members this month...
Laura Jane Bouton of LjBjewelry will be selling her art jewelry in three different art shows in the month of July. The first art show is at the Brooks Park Arts & Crafts Festival in Harwich Ma, on July 12-13, 2014, 9:00-5:00 each day.
On July 19-20, LjBjewelry will be at the Hyannis Summer Arts and Crafts Festival, in Hyannis Ma. Show time is Saturday 10:00-6:00 and Sunday 10:00-4:00.
The last art show will be at the Seafest in Sandwich Festival, located at the Marina in Sandwich Ma, on July 26th, 10:00-5:00. If you are on or near Cape Cod come by and say hello!!
Danielle Miller Jewelry will be at the Central PA Festival of the Arts in State College, PA on July 10-13.
L. Sue Szabo will be showing her work at a one day outdoor art fair at the University of Toledo on Sunday July 27. Click on this link for more info-
http://www.dotoledo.org/Events/Art-on-the-Mall
Enjoy the summer art shows folks, and stop by if your in our area
Sue
Laura Jane Bouton of LjBjewelry will be selling her art jewelry in three different art shows in the month of July. The first art show is at the Brooks Park Arts & Crafts Festival in Harwich Ma, on July 12-13, 2014, 9:00-5:00 each day.
On July 19-20, LjBjewelry will be at the Hyannis Summer Arts and Crafts Festival, in Hyannis Ma. Show time is Saturday 10:00-6:00 and Sunday 10:00-4:00.
The last art show will be at the Seafest in Sandwich Festival, located at the Marina in Sandwich Ma, on July 26th, 10:00-5:00. If you are on or near Cape Cod come by and say hello!!
Danielle Miller Jewelry will be at the Central PA Festival of the Arts in State College, PA on July 10-13.
L. Sue Szabo will be showing her work at a one day outdoor art fair at the University of Toledo on Sunday July 27. Click on this link for more info-
http://www.dotoledo.org/Events/Art-on-the-Mall
Enjoy the summer art shows folks, and stop by if your in our area
Sue
Monday, July 7, 2014
Blog Carnival
Welcome to our EtsyMetal monthly Blog Carnival!
Blog Carnival is about a group of our members sharing their experience on a common topic
THIS MONTH'S TOPIC:
Tell Us About Your Experience With Patinas
What patinas do you use? Any favorite recipes? Any disasters? Techniques and tips?
Saturday, July 5, 2014
Thursday, July 3, 2014
Etsy Metal 3xR Challenge Week 25
Our 3xR-ers are almost half way through their year long challenge and they are still going strong! This week we have a little bit of blue sparkle and a smattering of jade along with cast cherry branches, a chain made from recycled silver and a pebble pendant.
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| 1. Virginie Martin Studio 2. SCJ Jewelry Design 3. L. Sue Szabo 4. Virginie Martin Studio 5 and 6 Cari-Jane Hakes |
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Monthly Theme Challenge - Postcards from Paradise
This month, we asked members to work with the theme Postcards from Paradise, to use inspiration from their favorite vacation spot in a piece of jewelry or related art. It looks like everybody is dreaming of a relaxation break, because we got a good response.
Cynthia Del Giudice was inspired by the beauty of her own region and created this piece using wood and horseshoe nails.
Laura, of LjB Jewelry, was inspired by the beaches of Cape Cod. She set a piece of beach glass into a sterling silver ring.
Jen of Prox was inspired by the Western USA landscape in this pendant.
SimplyMega has been creating postcard brooches for years, inspired by her time in New Zealand. It's titled Moon over Motueka.
Laura at Bracken Designs was inspired by Kyoto architectural details in this pendant.
Francine created a pendant inspired by the beach at Larimar.
KSkiles Studio created silver pebble anchor charms, inspired by the stones and lighthouses of Lake Michigan beaches.
Cynthia Del Giudice was inspired by the beauty of her own region and created this piece using wood and horseshoe nails.
SimplyMega has been creating postcard brooches for years, inspired by her time in New Zealand. It's titled Moon over Motueka.
Laura at Bracken Designs was inspired by Kyoto architectural details in this pendant.
Francine created a pendant inspired by the beach at Larimar.
KSkiles Studio created silver pebble anchor charms, inspired by the stones and lighthouses of Lake Michigan beaches.
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