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Coffee or Chocolate


If you had to give up Coffee or Chocolate for one year which would you give up?

Hands down it would be chocolate for me, I just couldn't survive with out coffee. I love my coffee, the stronger the better but I do take cream in my coffee.

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You Capture: Fruit


Is there anything better than a bowl of mixed fruit? I just wish someone would cut it up for me!

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True Lemon Raspberry Lemonade I love you!


I think I just may be addicted to the True Lemon Raspberry Lemonade. I was at the grocery store last week and picked up a few packs and usually I don't like this kind of stuff but thought I would try it. What I love about it is that it is naturally sweetened with Stevia, low calorie and super yummy. I love water by itself but this takes it to a whole new level and the best part is that they come in packs that you can just add to a bottle of water. My son doesn't like just water but loves this and hubby loves it too. Most water enhancers have artificial sweeteners which I avoid. Have you tried it?
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Upcycled Elegance: Clementine James Jewelry


Upcycling can give useless or damaged
materials a new life. It's inspiring to see
jewelry artists take something disposable
and re-design it to create
something of value.

We've featured several in previous posts:
such as Harriete Estel Berman using
recycled tin cans;
Holly Anne Mitchell and her use
of discarded newspapers.
We've seen upcycling occur in the
works of Emiko Oye

They all have proven their ability
to expose the hidden potential in
seemingly ordinary objects.

Today we're featuring
treasure hunter - she finds and
gathers disparate objects to create
lusciously beautiful jewelry, and
each item becomes seamlessly
integrated into her
artistic creations.






Old, broken pieces of things, pebbles, lace,
 fabric, are all lovingly upcycled into
wearable jewels.





Fun and elegance find a home together.




She enchants us with her use of recycled
and vintage items.





Average, ordinary, commonplace items
enter a metamorphosis to become
one-of-a-kind items of jewelry.



We are inspired by artists who are using objects
that had a previous life and are creating
something with a different purpose.
Creating thoughtful and resourceful
 reused and repurposed items
provides us with unlimited beauty.


Enjoy!

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Grand Haven!





Last weekend we spent a long weekend in Grand Haven. We had so much fun, biking, swimming and eating a lot of ice cream. This was the first time for us and we hope to visit again soon. Family vacations are just never long enough are they?
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Caroline Viene Jewelry

Some people follow their own internal compass.
Caroline Viene unleashes her inner visions
by creating wonderfully decorative jewelry.
Drawing upon her on metalsmithing
background, and utilizing techniques
such as reticulation, fusing,
embossing and roller printing
she purposely sets out to explore 
her own processes in patination,
surface texturing and patterning on 
 metal. 

Her vision is then set free to create
pieces that are richly textured
with strong coloration.
And each piece is more
appealing than the last.






Multiple layers of metal and processes
produce complex pieces filled
with visual and textural interest.






These pieces highlight the techniques she
masterfully incorporates in her work.








True to her training, she uses traditional
metalsmithing techniques to display
her distinctly unique vision.





Color and texture are deftly handled
by this artist who creates not just a piece
of jewelry but a sculptural piece of art.

We believe that the key to
creating art jewelry is
to find a way to express
one's inner vision.

This artist definitely succeeds.
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You Capture: Flowers





Some flowers from my yard.... my second job right now is watering them twice a day since it is so hot! Is it hot where you are?


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Harry Potter: Via Pinterest














Source: etsy.com via Kristen on Pinterest





In honor of the new Harry Potter movie I thought I would share some fun Harry Potter goodies. We also just finished watching the last Harry Potter movie on Dvd and are all geared up to see the new movie this week. Have you seen Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Part II yet?
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Porcelain and Sterling Jewelry: Pauline Edie

Contemporary jewelry artists find
inspiration everywhere.
Taking her inspiration from childhood stories
and fairy tales, Pauline Edie creates
one-of-a-kind jewelry using
sterling silver and white porcelain.

Beginning each piece by illustrating an
idea or a story from folklore, she
creates a metal framework then incorporates
white porcelain clay into each work.
Some of her pieces also include her
drawings being transferred directly
onto the porcelain.

This necklace is aptly named
Raphunzel's Hair.





here is the 
 Raphunzel brooch




this one is called a petal necklace





This Raphunzel drawing necklace
 features the artist's hand drawing. 




These are called Sleeping Beauty Rings





Every piece tells a story.
What begins as a source of inspiration
leads to a wonderful result
filled with imagination
and creativity.

Enjoy!

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Aurora Plush Winner



The Aurora Plush Winner is Erma @ erma2164@sbcglobal.net Congratulations!
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The Best Party Punch


I have always liked party punch or some call it shower punch. It is so simple but so delicious.

Party Punch

2 liter of ginger ale
1/2 gallon of rainbow sherbet
2 liter of Hawaiian Punch

Mix the ginger ale and Hawaiian Punch and then scoop out the rainbow sherbet and put on top of the punch. You can also reserve some Hawaiian punch and make some ice creams if you would like it extra cold.

Enjoy!!!!
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Felt Jewelry by Danielle Gori-Montanelli

Let's consider three definitions of
the word felt:
as a type of cloth formed when wool
fibers are mixed with moisture,
heat and pressure;
as the past tense of the verb 'to feel'
 describing one's emotional reactions;
and as a term to
explain the tactile, physical
sensations of an object.
Few people would
attribute this trio of terminology
to one artist's work, but
 all three can be appropriately used
when discovering the jewelry and
accessories created by

She designs with felt cloth making
wonderful pieces of wearable art.
While she doesn't actually make her
 own felt cloth, she does sew every
piece of her creations by hand with
 needle and thread.

  Her creative process is improvisational.
Her creations are multi-dimensional.
Vibrant colors and thick structural
elements combine in myriad ways
emerging as lush, dense sculptures.









Colorful is just the beginning.








Highly textured is an understatement.






Whether she uses spectral colors or
monochromatic themes each
piece is a work of art.







This composition is breathtaking.




This artist transforms simple felt cloth
into multi-dimensional, vibrantly-colored
colossal works that inspire and delight.

This large-scale work provides
 large-scale inspiration.

Enjoy!

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Special Offer Kristen's Custom Creations


Hello Friends! I have so many new designs in the shop and wanted to offer a special discount! I now offer custom charms for your Pandora style bracelet, have many design stamps in the shop and so much more.

Please enjoy 15% off your entire order when entering SUMMERFUN at check out. Offer good until July 27th and not valid on prior purchases or with any other offer.

Happy Shopping!



La Dolce Vita
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Lacy & Dainty Jewelry by Amy C. Mackay

We have recently become aware
of some lovely jewelry
designed by Amy C. Mackay.
Her one-of-a-kind works
are made to resemble nests and
this inspiration carries through
her entire jewelry line as well as
a line of sculptural vessels.
The time and energy
devoted to her work rewards
all of us with beautiful, elegant objects
 that simply exude delicacy and texture.

Here's a great example of what
we're talking about.





 
Each intertwined concave
surface provides immense texture
and interest.




Yet, they're so dainty and romantic.
   


These sweet little numbers may look fragile
but they're not.




We appreciate her
delicate manipulation of fine metal wires
to create pieces that are lacy
yet strong at the same time.
 
We find Amy's work to be rather
creative and imaginative.


We'd love to know what you think.
Feel free to leave us a comment.




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Dockside Art Festival - Kingston ON

See you there!  Click images to EnLarge! Please DO! Link To and Twitter this event!
http://www.marmuseum.ca/Dockside.html
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Textured Sterling Jewelry

  

"Cleopatra"

"Lillian"
"Yin/Yang" Gorgeous black pearls. Mirror imaged design.
   It`s all about texture, always has been. These newest pieces combine between 2 and 7 different textures creating depth and a richness to each design. Some may be available in other stones or stone combos.



 
 
"Donna"



"Axis"  with eye popping New Zealand abalone mosaic and jade
"Midnight Sky" with Red Sea Jasper (I`m keeping this one for my self!)

"Beloved" with labradorite, lapis, blue topaz, chalcedony, and fire opal mosaic. (Sold)

Wow, just look at this amber combo!

"Ivy" with Red Sea jasper and jade. The pendant bail is part of the design.

"Inspiration" with smokey quartz, lemon amber, and honey amber

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