Marbles & Cracks

Marbles & Cracks, a photo by Theresa Thompson on Flickr.

My fave color is Orange (or as PANTONE would say, "Tangerine Tango"). I adore the swooshes of Tangerine in this photo. And I eat two tangerines a day for lunch when I remember to bring them from home. So there :) From Theresa Thompson on Flickr.

Show Me Your Booths Flickr Group - ideas!

SHOW ME YOUR BOOTHS, a group on Flickr.

Are you getting ready for the fall craft season? Check out these great ideas for booth set-ups. Inspiring!

fantastical book

altered book, a photo by alexcastroferreira on Flickr.

created by the artist in a class with Nina Bagley (Nina's blog), who is one of the most wonderful mixed media jewelry and assemblage artists. thanks for sharing the photo, Alexandra.

Dragonfly Whisperer

Dragonfly Whisperer, a photo by Angie Tanksley on Flickr.

what a fantastic shot. i love the textured background.

more resin love

heart necklace, a photo by Maggie Zee on Flickr.

i really appreciate the composition of this necklace. beautiful work.

Pretty, empty nest

Untitled, a photo by Angie Tanksley on Flickr.

Out of town this week and not able to blog much. Here's a peek at a pretty shot. Amazing how birds can be such effective architects. Check out Angie Tanksley's Flickr photostream when you get a chance for more great outdoor shots.

if this doesn't inspire you ...

these things are fun and fun is good, a photo by mary jane dodd on Flickr.

... take your pulse! :) Such imaginative use of resin to make some of the charms. From the ICE resin Flickr pool. Click through on photo caption to explore more inspiring resin creations.

check out tracy owens chasteen's collection

Three like Dixie, a photo by polishedtwo on Flickr.

aren't these necklaces beautiful? i own a couple of tracy's pottery shard necklaces and i can vouch for their heft, their careful composition, and their "look-at-me" attitude. Check out the necklace section of tracy's etsy shop - you will be dazzled. And then look at the rest of what she has to offer - hairpins, earrings - and only in the brightest hues. love it!

Northern lights (God's majesty) as seen in Iceland

Northern lights Iceland, a photo by olgeir on Flickr.

What a photo. God's majesty captured in this image. "Holy is the Lord, God almighty! The earth is filled with His glory." I hope you have experienced God's glory today. Listen to Chris Tomlin sing of it.

Little KiSSes Of Color Journal

Little KiSSes Of Color Journal , a photo by curiouserdesign on Flickr.

love this sewn journal. it's fantastic how you can use your sewing machine like an artist's pen. i've yet to try this. maybe someday ... until then, i'm full of appreciation Susie LaFond. Check our her flickr photostream by clicking on the photo caption.

nuisance or thing of beauty?

Portrait of a dandelion., a photo by sushipot on Flickr.

Busy evening, so just have time for a quick share today of this precious photo by Suzanna Scott. (Of course, I vote "thing of beauty.")

In addition to taking truly collectible photos, Suzanna's also a fabulously accomplished mixed media artist. Check out her work at her etsy shop, sushipot.

little biker

Me and my bike, a photo by ellaszlo on Flickr.

among my sister Erika's many talents, she is able to catch so many special moments with her camera. I love this pic of my niece Sophie, all dressed for ballet and insisting on riding her bike, proving that we girls *can* do it all!

sometimes i think this way - is that so wrong?

Wasted Life, a photo by bockel24 on Flickr.

i. hate. housecleaning. period. but i guess no one really likes it, right? like my once-a-year mani-pedi, i may just have to indulge myself with a bathroom+kitchen cleaning spree ... done by someone else! hey, if cleaning my kitchen is their livelihood, so be it! i shouldn't be ashamed that i'm not doing it myself, right?

well, now that i've pouted ... isn't this a great collage (digital, i think) by bockel24? check out marion's flickr photostream to see more of her inspiring work!

a beautiful figure

T O D A Y, a photo by Christina Romeo on Flickr.

spotted this fantastic piece today. what is she expressing? i'm picking up grief, loss, peace long-sought-after ... maybe you have a different reaction. explore more of christina romeo's work on her flickr photostream.

sweet stitching

stitchedgirlwallhanging, a photo by timssally on Flickr.

sharing this precious piece today! Mindy Lacefield thoughtfully combines original art with tattered, feminine textiles. check out her etsy shop full of prints, original art and more.

typewriter love ... clickety clack clack

I am a Writer, a photo by michele_maule on Flickr.

Remember the typewriter? What a sound it made! It might have even qualified as exercise, with the strength and agility required to navigate the keys and return the carriage at the end of the row - ding, whoop!

Ah, so long ago ...

Love Michele Maule's collage tribute to that weighty appliance. Check out her etsy shop!

today's mixed media jewelry love

Affection, a photo by landscape jewel on Flickr.

just a quick post. sharing this wonderful piece that I discovered while browsing the ICE resin group on flickr. beautiful wrapping, handmade headpins ... fantastic.

a fellow resin artist - hearting these hearts!

day 24, a photo by Lisa Patencio on Flickr.

Lisa Patencio commented on one of my Instant Ancestors necklaces (sweet!) and, naturally, I had to explore her flickr Photostream. Such inspiration! And she's a sister in resin, too ... these heart pendants feature prints of her paintings. Love 'em.

A batch completed, now off to mix marketplace in ypsilanti

A batch completed, a photo by KimWJenkins on Flickr.

what a blast i'm having with these necklaces! i have plenty more vintage photos and illustrations that need homes. now to make some bezels ourselves ... that will be even more gratifying (though i think i may order a few more of these from objects and elements. By the way, the glassy finish is accomplished with with ICE Resin from Susan Lenart Kazmer.

now, for some inspiration. It's been a few years since we've been there, but dave and i are off to MIX and MIX Marketplace's tuesday market. the tuesdays and saturday pop-up markets feature different produce vendors, home goods and artisans at each market. dave and I can't wait to shop!

so excited to share first pendant on sari silk

Resin charm w vintage illustration, on sari silk, a photo by KimWJenkins on Flickr.

after some trial and error, i am excited to share my first necklace using sari silk. i love the tattered look with the vintage illustration. more pics to come as i string up my other charms. took the next couple of days as vacation days to get back into my jewelry. can't wait to just work, work, work ... but not at capital-W Work. and dave's making some new copper links. wahoo!