Old Designs, New Light

A few of my jewelry pieces.  My favorites tend to be pieces with stone and metal. The juxtaposition of the sleekness of the metal with the calm earthy elements.

Necklaces - Created 2008-2010
Elements:
Necklace #1-
Patina'd Nickle Chain
Oblong wood beads
Square cut smokey glass
Total Length 18"

Necklace #2-
Brushed Copper Chain
Red Jasper 3/4" Round
Total Length 38"

Necklace #3-

Sterling Silver Chain
Carved Ivory Bead (Given to me by my Grandmother-in-law)
Green Jade Bead (Given to me by my Grandmother-in-law)
Total Length 18"

Necklace #4-
Sterling Silver Chain
Red Agate 1/2" Teardrop
Total Length 18"

To Travel Is To Live

At Christmas I did a series of smaller versions of this as presents for my family.  Each showing the connection of where we "were" and they were.  This larger one shows the travels (ie moves) I have made between 1997 and 2013.

Wall Art - Created June 2013
Elements:
18"x24" canvas
United States Map paper (Paper Source http://www.paper-source.com/cgi-bin/paper/paper/index.html) (Wrapped and stapled to canvas to give the feel of a real map, but for a more solid/smooth look I suggest cutting the paper to fit and using Mod Podge to adhere/seal paper to canvas.)
Colored Mini Brads (Making Memories brand)
Colored thread (I matched the color of the brads between destinations, but as a general rule Reds and Oranges tend to show up best against this kind of paper)
Opal Paper tags (dates handwritten)
O-rings (attach tags to threads)
Sticker "To Travel Is To Live"

The final piece is not very heavy and can be hung with 3M adhesive strips, but for a more secure hang I suggest adding picture hanging hooks to the back of the canvas frame 

Keep Calm & Wash On

This was just a fun piece for my bathroom.

Wall Art w/ Frame - Created June 2013
Elements:
Black 8"x10" Picture Frame
Aqua paper backing
Black chalk pattern drawing on tracing paper
Rub-On lettering

NYC Wall Art

With extra time on my hands, I get to be more creative.  In decorating my dining room I came to discover I have a hole in my design idea.  The result was the wall art above.

Wall Art w/ Frame - Created June 2013
Elements:
11"x14" Black Picture frame
Cream and Black Matte down to 4"x6"
Cafe Paper backing
"Travel" Paper backing
Cork
Empire State Building Stamp
"N", "Y", & "C" Stamps
Black & Red Ink Pad
Embossing Powder (for stamped building and letters)

Katelyn

 It has been awhile (thank you life!). My wonderful cousin is having another baby girl, thus giving me the perfect opportunity to make a new simple picture frame for her.

Special Picture Frame - Created May 2013
Elements:
          Simple Cream 5"x7" Frame with interior matte (IKEA)
          Colored Rub-on Message on interior matte
          Colored Rub-on letter to create name on interior matte
          Patterned chipboard sticker "K" for name on exterior glass
          Embossed Colored "Shoes" on exterior glass

Alyssa

Special Picture Frame – Created Jul. 2010 for my cousin, Katy’s first child.

Elements:

Simple Cream 5”x7” Frame with interior matte

Colored Rub-on Message on interior matte

Colored Rub-on Letter to create name on interior matte

Patterned Chipboard Sticker “A” for name on exterior glass

Embossed Colored “Shoes” on exterior glass

Love is...

Home Décor – Created Jun. 2010 for my living room.

Elements:

Simply Black 4”x4” Frame

Colored Pencil Sketch on tracing paper layered over patterned paper

Clear Stickers – “Love Is”, “My True Love”, “A Glance”, and “Hold Me Tight”

layered on tracing paper