Tinsel & Treasures Update!

Show of Friends
I can't wait for the Second Annual Tinsel and Treasures Show , Sept. 12, in our new location in Alamo, CA. I call many of these talented women friends and can't wait to meet the new faces who have been added this year! But the big news is that a new blog for the show was unveiled today!

TinselandTreasures.typepad.com features two of the show artists, Susan Bartolucci of Tinsel and Whimsy and Sally Case . You'll learn more about them and even find a few pictures of the talented craftsmanship that goes into their unique art. After you read a little about them, visit their blogs to see the latest news coming from their studios.

You'll also find the show line up on the new Tinsel and Treasures blog. And while you're there, don't forget to sign up for the blog e-newsletter in the left column. Every week until the show, two more artists will be featured, complete with photos and interesting tidbits. Plus, you may even get a sneak peek at some of the art that will be available for purchase that day. Plan to be there early too to get the best selection!

Look forward to seeing you Sept. 12, 9 am - 2 pm, at the Alamo Women's Club in Alamo, CA!

I Go Light

In one of my earlier posts I wrote that I’d use more polymer clay beads in my work and here’s one!


Look at this super cool colorful floral round! Isn’t it adorable? I love everything that appears from this awesome polymer clay bead. I love the cute flower patterns, the fabulous mix of colors, the bicolor bumpy spots around the edge and the smooth shiny finish. The quality of work is amazing and what’s more is that it brings smile and happy feeling whenever I see it.

Once in a while I’d like to branch out from my usual style and this time I'd go light with my designs. So that’s what I did with this bead. I made it as a pendant that has a flirty chain tail with colorful drops of Swarovski crystals and a Bali silver flower dangle at the bottom. The pendant is hung on a black-colored cord with adjustable clasp. I couldn’t feel more than pleased to see the result. Yes, it’s a pretty simple style and it would be a perfect adornment when worn with casual clothing. Believe me!

I’ve made another similar cord necklace featuring a lampwork glass focal by UK-based artist Jeanette Fletcher. You can see it in here.