Multi-Talented Artisan

Jamie Hinson not only makes lovely jewelry, but she crochets as well. Please see her adorable baby items and lovely jewelry designs at http://sparklystrandz.etsy.com/ and on http://www.sparklystrandz.com/.

Meet Sparklystrandz

I've had a love for crafts, especially crochet for over 25 years ever since my grandmother taught me at age 5. It was probably the best thing she could have done for my parents because it would keep me busy for hours. During college, i developed a love for beads--not just because they're sparkly, but because beads have such a rich history to them from around the world, and can be made from almost anything imaginable. I combined my love for crochet and beads and began making jewelry, baby onesies, hats, and all sorts of gift items about 10 years ago. "Sparkly Strandz" is an online store that you can visit and create your own jewelry by choosing the right color bead, wire, and length you want for that perfect piece!!

My Favorites

It was hard to choose "favorites" but these two won my heart.

Here is Marcy's bio:

"Hi, I'm Marcy Lamberson, a glass artist who loves making people smile through my whimsical beads and sculptures. I use a 2000 degree torch and most of my glass comes from Murano, Italy. Every piece is kiln annealed for durability.I teach private and group lessons and enjoy taking on custom commissions. While working out of my sunroom studio overlooking my garden and birds, squirrels, chipmunks and occasional wandering possums, sometimes I just made them into beads too! . I make them wear clothes and jewelry when turning them into little fun glass pieces.Check out my bio on www.etsyglass.com ( http://etsyglass.com/featuredartists.php?featured=4 ) and my blog at http://www.studiomarcy.blogspot.com.New beads are added almost daily, so stop by often.

A Need to Smile

If you love to smile, you must visit Marcy Lamberson's wonderful shop at http://studiomarcy.etsy.com/ there is something for everyone. Please notice that her amazing work is not limited to the front of her beads, but the backs are equally as incredible.

Elements by Dawn

For simple,classic and elegant designs, please visit http://elementsbydawn.etsy.com/ Dawn's designs speak for themselves. They are timeless and classy.

Read more about this talented artist in her bio below.

Simply Elegant

Element - refers to the shape, form, mass, line, texture, pattern, light, and color of a design.



*Dawn is particularly drawn to creating pattern and texture in her pieces. Through pattern and texture, her designs take on movement, visual and tactile interest. Through the use of color and form, she communicates emotion and energy. Dawn's pieces range from simplistic shapes and lines, evoking a sense of calm; to heavily textured with bold colors and lines, suggesting passion.Her obsession with circles, spheres, disks, and symmetry is expressed throughout her designs.Dawn is constantly learning new techniques, as well as perfecting traditional methods of metalworking and design.Additionally, she is a full-time student, wife, and mother of two boys. She enjoys listening to music of all types, especially industrial, techno, a little ska, and classical. Dawn is a self-diagnosed coffee and cheese addict.
http://elementsbydawn.blogspot.com

Find Your Passion

It is easy to see that Eva Espiritu at http://alilsumptinsumptin.etsy.com/ has certainly found her passion. This piece entitled with the same name is just one of the exquisite examples of this amazingly talented artist. Please read her bio below.