rings on her fingers and bells on her toes...

Well, not on the toes, really. But I put some very vintage brass bells on a pair of earrings - because I am fond of the tinkle...

First piece of the year...

 Just finished the first new piece in this year - still playing with the faux shibuichi and the bells... although this is a smaller version of the bell.

The bell is copper - then the faux shibuichi technique is applied - which was pretty difficult to do on this 3D form. A matte onyx carved flower functions as the clapper of the bell - so this necklace makes a tinkling noise when it is worn.

offerings for the muse

I spent two hours at the trade show on Friday, getting some stuff to offer my muse...

Peridot and cream colored (the color of old lace) mother of pearl beads...

tiny natural rock crystals...

citrine rondelles, white labradorite and peridot briolettes...

carved jade and mother of pearl - dragons and other mythical beast... we will be in the Year of the Dragon this year...

large carved Buddha heads - I'm not sure what these are...

very small carved Buddha heads in bamboo coral (dyed and natural)...

large metal beads from Africa... long bamboo coral spears (dyed)...

handmade recycled glass beads from Ghana... loving those green shades...

 

handmade sandcast bronze beads from Ghana and handmade Tuareg silver plated copper beads...

Now my muse wants me to get into the studio. No wonder.

Hope everyone is having a wonderful Sunday!

wishing you

a most wonderful New Year! May it bring health, happiness, love and inspiration to all of you.

Like many of you, I am not sad to see 2011 depart. I look forward to seeing what the new year will bring. I wish to continue to follow where my passion leads me; to learn and develop my skills and my spirit.

From me and three sleepy kittens

a heartfelt Thank You to all of you for your comments, support and encouragement. I look forward to continue sharing our journey with you.