Just a Little This and That

Spring break is here and I've been enjoying time to myself. Its a stressful time at work and this week off has come along at a perfect time. Along with celebrating Easter with family, I've been able to do some well needed house cleaning and extended time at the torch too!

With no really plan as to what to make, I've been busy making this and that....buttons, skulls, and even a few lady bugs. Lady bugs and bee's were THE thing to make when I first started making glass beads years ago. I have a kindergarten students who wears the cutest lady bug dress so I think that is why lady bugs were something I decided to make.....who knows how or why something creeps into your head at times?!

So here is the little happy family of 3 that will soon be in my etsy shop!

Then of course my skulls. I've had a couple requests lately for skull so I figured I'd make some. These are a little larger than my typical ones...I started making them larger this fall.....this size looks great in necklaces! Yes, these will be in my etsy shop too.

Buttons! This is just one but I have a few large buttons going into my shop also. I use buttons in my jewelry but may people who buy my buttons use them to upcycle denim jackets, felted bags and on sweaters.......endless ideas!

So please check out my etsy shop later today and I'm sure to have some sweet things in there for you to purchase!

Thinking Spring

It's no wonder that I'm thinking about spring. Our winter here in upstate NY so far has been very mild. AND I'm not complaining one bit. I'm born and raised here but do not like the winter all that much...I try my best to get involved with outdoor stuff in the winter and to really embrace the snow but really, I'd rather have it HOT.

The grocery store already has tulips and daffodils and Easter candy.  Last weekend I was in the mall shopping and noticed that stores are even beginning to show off their spring clothing lines. I better get on board!

Pantone is the leader in color. From graphic art to fashion, Pantone is the place to forecast seasonal colors. Here is what they are saying:

I love the Tangerine and Cabaret....and the Bellflower too! Nice brights mixed with some soft Beachy colors like Cockatoo, Starfish and Margarita. Makes me think of Siesta Key Beach......I'm hoping to get their this April.

Hope this inspires you to think spring also. I'm sure we will be seeing these colors in spring fashion lines and home decor.

Season of Festivals

The festival season is being kicked off this weekend with our first festival of the summer, The Lilac Festival. It goes on for 2 weeks to celebrate our cities flower and today there is a parade at 11:00. Too bad the weather this weekend will be cool and wet. I will most likely go to it later today just to support all the artists who will be there rain or shine.

At the end of June I have my first show of this season at a gallery in Honeoye. Looking forward to it but I REALLY need to step up my pace. I have lots of pieces of things made but not much product put together. I truly believe that I work best under pressure since no matter what I try to put in place to schedule my work better, I go back to what must be comfortable.........working right up to deadline.

Today I plan on working at the torch. Along with the show, I have a my annual Hearts for Hannah coming up in June too. Yes, lots to do!

My Etsy Update

I've been making a big effort towards keeping my Etsy shop filled with new items. Today I've posted a few new brooches that are perfect for welcoming Spring (I love this one pictured above), some Pandora style beads and a Pieced Heart necklace....

This pin is a bit smaller. A great item to include in an Easter basket! Would look perfect pinned to a headband.

I love this glass. I can't remember which one it is?? Its either Double Helix or Dali Lama...hmmm, I hate when I forget what I've used! Anyways, please stop into my shop and get yourself something for Spring....Yes, its just around the corner!