The Joys of Wire Wrapping

I have been doing some interesting things with dead soft wire in the last few weeks and I am pleased the results. I love the way the wire cages frame the beads and give them an interesting dimension. I used carnelian and lampwork beads for the silver necklace and earrings. The bangle is made with copper and silver wire that I hammered and adorned with fresh water pearls and Hill Tribe pure silver beads. The necklace and bangle bracelet are for sale in my esty shop . The earrings have been sold, but I am more than willing to do a custom design. All my jewelry is one of a kind so if you like the earrings, yours will be unique.

Have you Been to Crater Lake?

I haven't been there, but would sure like to visit soon. Railyuh's etsy shop is filled with beautiful prints like these. The icy tree below was taken near Crater Lake and is an 8x10 photo print. The print of the lake is part of a set of 5x7 blank notecards that are just gorgeous. Think about purchasing these as a gift or perhaps for yourself. Don't forget to check out Railyuh's blog too.

Railyuh

Today I am featuring the etsy shop of Railyuh. Read her bio below before visiting her exciting shop.

" While I like to experiment with a variety of crafts, photography has always been one of my first artistic loves (the other is writing). I especially enjoy landscape photography and I think the beauty I see in the natural world inspires me to fill my home with natural handmade items. I also love viewing ordinary objects from different angles and perspectives in my black and white photography. I hope sharing my images will bring a little beauty into the lives of each person that views them.Some people have asked where the name "railyuh" comes from so I thought I'd share. My first name is Aurelia (pronounced uh-rail-yuh), but I grew up going by my middle name because Aurelia was hard to spell and pronounce. By the time I was in high school a shortened version, "railyuh," became my nickname with a few close friends. It soon became my online screen name, hence my shop with items "made by Railyuh"!Feel free to visit my blog to learn more about me and to see sneak previews and updates for my shop. I'll also be featuring some of my favorite etsy shops, artists, and items there:"
http://etsyfind.blogspot.com/

In the Pink

Are you looking for a gift for your valentine? You can find this lovely pink bracelet along with many other nice choices in the etsy shop of purrfectlydevine. The moonstone and onyx piece below is another favorite of mine from her shop. Don't forget to check her blog as well.

Purrrfectly Devine

Today I am featuring the etsy shop of purrfectlydevine. Please read her bio below:

"I am relatively new to beading and I love taking classes to learn new techniques. I began selling because co-workers liked my work and asked if I would sell to them. I opened a shop because people I didn't know would comment about how much they liked my jewelry. Friends encouraged me and helped me get set up and my husband is supportive of my efforts. I have sold a number of pieces through an Open House my sister held for me. I also crochet and am thinking about adding some crochet pieces to my shop in the future.My full-time job is a special education teacher and I work in a grocery store deli part-time. My husband and I have one daughter who is pretty much on her own and planning to get married in 2009. We share our smoke-free home with 3 cats and one grandpuppy who are banned from the bead room."

It's Not always Black and White

But as far as black and white goes, this photo is hard to beat. It is currently on display in a fine art gallery in East Hampton, N.Y. See below. It was love at first site when I first saw this beauty and I think you will agree. Please take a look at Citrus tree's photos in her etsy shop as well as her cards like the one below. You won't be disappointed!

Citrus Tree Designs

Today I am featuring the wonderful shop of Citrus Tree Designs. The photo that I chose as my favorite is currently being show in an art gallery.
My Black & White Abstract print is currently on exhibit during the winter show at:
D'Art Gallery
116 Pleasant Street
East Hampton, MA
My Prints have been featured at the following:
http://hauteinnovations.com/?p=47
http://yaslanisgroovespot.blogspot.com/
http://craftymoosecrafts.blogspot.com/2008/01/visit-citrus-tree-for-cards-prints-more.html
***My cards have been blogged here:
Kiddlins.comKopahetsy.blogspot.com
http://sinthesiscm.blogspot.com/
http://fabulous-fabulous.blogspot.com/2008/01/100th-post-filled-with-love.html
***I have also exhibited at All Florida Fine Arts Show - Cornell Museum of Art and History, Delray Beach Florida
***My Flickr Accounthttp://www.flickr.com/photos/citrustreedesigns/
***My Bloghttp://citrustreedesigns.blogspot.com/
***I will be updating as things progress!Etsians Unite!
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