Artisan Beads

Looking through my stash of supplies the other day, I realized I have a LARGE amount of artisan components I have collected over the years.  I have been collecting gorgeous pieces from Humblebeads, Gaea, Anne Gardanne, Beadgoodies, Mandrel Beads, and more!  Like many other beaders, quilters, scrapbookers, etc., who hoard their supplies, I have been saving these special pieces for the "perfect" creation.  I have decided to challenge myself to create with these pieces so others can enjoy them too!  Here are a few of my newest creations, along with some other pieces currently in my Etsy shop:

Anne Gardanne Enamel Pendant

Gaea Ceramic Beads Necklace

Enameled pieces by Anne Gardanne

Ceramic Mermaid Charms by Fire & Fibers

Lampwork butterfly pendant by Mandrel Beads 

Polymer clay beads by Humblebeads

Ceramic pieces by Clayworks

Lampwork bead by Beadgoodies

Polymer clay beads and pendant by Humblebeads

New Online Marketplace - Great Lakes Made

Trying out a new online marketplace for my jewelry, Great Lakes Made.  Check it out!  They have lots of cool items for sale, made by makers in the Great Lakes area.

They also interviewed me for their blog.

A few of the items in the shop:

Vintage Market

Getting ready for the Gypsies at Heart Vintage Market on June 1, If you live in the Mid Michigan area, come check it out!  

Trying Something New!

I've always wanted to try to make a wire-wrapped tree of life pendant.  I was always so intimidated, but  I finally gave it a whirl, and I think I'm addicted now!  They are so much fun to make.

I've listed a few in my Etsy shop:

New Fused Glass Pendants

Lots of new fused glass pendants coming to my Etsy store soon!

Almost Christmas???

Wow, I cannot believe it is a week until Christmas!  Every year goes by faster and faster....it seems like just a few months ago we were spending New Year's Eve in Florida!  Mostly been working on Petoskey stone jewelry, interspersed with some resin and other beaded creations.

All available in my Etsy shop!  Happy Holidays!!

More Petoskey Stone Pendants......

As I listen to the tumbler downstairs working on another round of Petoskey stones, I thought I'd post some from my last batch that are making their way into my Etsy shop.

Lots more coming too!