This is a little photo collage I made from pictures of a bike tire & some succulents in my back yard. I've been taking photos in my back yard as well as my parents' back yard over the past year as a reminder that inspiration for creative...

I'm really, really happy with how this new choker turned out. I've had the chunky carnelian and citrine beads in my stash for quite a while, and had strung the main part of the necklace several months ago but couldn't decide how to finish it. Over...

A little gift, from Artbeads to me to you! Artbeads.com sent me a discount code to share with my blog readers. The following code is good for 10% off your order, from now through December 31st 2009. According to the little card, you also get free...

I have a new featured artist today, Marianne of Mae Bee Jewelry: new EtsyNameSpace.Mini(5476961, 'shop','gallery',2,2).rende... did you pick your shop name? My best friend gave me the nickname "Mae" which is also my initials. The play on words "Mae...

Copper is a beautiful metal for jewelry, but it oxidizes (tarnishes) more quickly than silver, so it requires a bit of extra care if you want it to stay shiny. I recommend cleaning your copper jewelry after every time you wear it. Use a mild soap and...