A Bee Works Creation
Hand made simple creations for the home, body and spirit. In our busy lives we spend so much time buzzing around it can be hard to find home décor, jewelry, and personal items that inspire and speak to who we are. This is my attempt to capture a small bud of the sweet life.
Thursday, June 27, 2013
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"
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
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
Monday, June 17, 2013
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
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)
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
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
Friday, July 9, 2010
Alyssa
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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
Monday, June 21, 2010
Love is...
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