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)