Exhibition - From Minimal to Bling

The current exhibition at the
Society of Arts and Crafts

in Boston, MA is called,

“From Minimal to Bling: Contemporary Studio Jewelry.”
 It runs from November 4 – December 30, 2011
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This biennial event is described as presenting

“the best of contemporary American studio jewelry

 and demonstrating the range of conceptual and technical

approaches being employed by 33 invited artists."

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Those 33 artists include:

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Efharis Alepedis, Amuck, Allyson Bone,

 Klara Borbas, Melissa Borrell, Jessica Calderwood,

Joseph Churchman, Lisa and Scott Cylinder, Fosterweld,

 Don Friedlich, Michele A. Friedman, Charity Hall,

Rebecca Hannon, Ian Henderson, Kevin Hughes,

Chris Irick, Laura Jaklitsch, Deb Karash,

Satomi Kawai, Judith Kinghorn, Andrew L. Kuebeck,

Brooke Marks-Swanson, Toby Milgrim,

Gustav Reyes, Marissa Saneholtz, Claire Sanford,

 Leslie A. Schug, Melissa Stiles, Cynthia Toops,

 Myung Urso, Jennifer Wall,

Stacey Lee Webber and Joe Wood.

With materials ranging from

enamel to plastic to metal

and themes ranging the spectrum from
organic motifs to techology,

this exhibit brings together

a wide range of work

appealing to a wide range of tastes.

The name 'From Minimal to Bling'

is an appropriate appellation for

such an interesting show.

Here are a couple of images

from this exhibit.

Charity Hall

Jessica Calderwood

Here’s an opportunity to see

an eclectic collection of work from a

diverse group of studio artists.

For more information about this exhibition

you can visit the SAC website.

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Easy Lego Brick Cookies

Will asked me to make Lego Brick cookies as his class snack for his Birthday.  My intentions were to make them from scratch but one day while shopping at Target an idea struck me and I ran with it. (It was two days before his snack day)

Supplies:

Pepperidge Farms Chessman cookies
Wilton cookie icing (Target had a 3 pack with red, white and green.  I added blue food coloring to the white to make blue)
M & M's

Directions:

Flip your Chessman cookies over and outline them with the icing, let sit just briefly.  Next fill in the rest of the icing and then just arrange your M & M's. Next just allow the icing to dry overnight.  I put mine in a cupcake carrier so it would be airtight. 

  Eventually I will make the Lego Brick Cookies from scratch but these were a hit with Will's class and the kids didn't mind that they weren't made from scratch.   The best part is kids can makes these too.

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Special Offer Kristen's Custom Creations

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** Offer good until Monday November 21st and not valid on prior purchases or with any other offer. 

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Leather Flowers Everywhere - Tanya Igic Jewelry

No need to wait

until spring to see bright splashes of color.

There are flowers everywhere in the

 hothouse of leather-made

blooms created by Tanya Igic.

This artist knows a thing or two

about form, whether in the structure of

a fuchsia or a spring-fresh

chrysanthemum.

By trial and error, this self-taught artist

has learned her craft over the years.

And she has certainly learned it well.

Working with fine-grade leather

her design process involves a lengthy

set of procedures to cut and bind many

layers of the material to create a

single petal.

This artist has developed a keen eye

for graceful silhouettes.

When embellished with sterling silver

each bloom seems to come to life.

The work is labor intensive.

The results are beautiful.

Simplicity of line and form

can be seen in each bloom.

Each flower looks as though it

was just snipped from the garden.

Picturesque and dainty.

One almost expects to see

dewdrops on the petals.

These full-bodied compositions

will remain fresh forever.

Each burst of color

brings springtime just

a little bit closer.

Leather jewelry can be interpreted

 in so many ways.

We admire how this artist's interpretation

 includes a strong sense of drama and élan.

You can see more at the artist's website.

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Customer FavoritesThe I love you more collection

The I love you more pieces are customer favorites and make perfect gifts for just about any occasion.  The inspiration behind these pieces came from my son Will.  We would go back and forth saying I love you more.  Show someone how much you love them with one of these special pieces.  You can find them HERE.

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Thanksgiving inspiration via Pinterest

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Aren't these Turkey Rice Krispy treats adorable?

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To me it isn't Thanksgiving with out Pumpkin Cheesecake.

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A fun keepsake craft for the kiddos, a Turkey from their hand print.

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Acorn napkin rings, so simple and cute!

I hope this provided some inspiration!  Gobble Gobble!

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