I just love walking down the aisles of a craft store and browsing through the supplies on Etsy. There are those pieces that you see and immediately like, “Wow! I gotta have that.” I also love nature and animals. I love all sorts of styles, from feminine, to glam, to earthy, to retro. So, really, whatever strikes my fancy at… View Post
fresh, pretty, natural, asian, classic
Recently I used a beautiful carved jade pendant of a dog that I purchased at the outdoor market in Beijing. I placed it on a strand of button pearls that I hand-knotted on silk. The shape, size and luster of the pendant and pearls and the classic combination of jade and pearls make this a very special piece. Quality hand-knotting… View Post
Quirky Laser Cut Wooden Charms
I’m constantly thinking about new ideas, so I keep a moleskin notebook with me at all times to sketch. These ideas come from blogs, patterns, nature and books. As a matter a fact, my first collection was inspired by a book of dreams my brother had given me on my birthday.
Australian Beauty Reflected Through Design
Inspiration: The term ‘eucalyptus’ is derived from a Greek word, which means ‘beautiful bark’ or ‘well-covered’. The eucalyptus leaf (or gum leaf) is native to Australia and was first used by Indigenous Australians for its medicinal qualities. Today, the health benefits from eucalyptus are still evident with the oil extracted from the eucalyptus flower being used to produce various tea… View Post
Modern Chic Handiwork
my inspiration is constantly fueled by mothering. not just the act of mothering, though. everything that comes along with being a mom – BIRTH, breastfeeding, preparing meals, creating a home, observing the innocence of my children. these things have truly inspired me and transformed my ability to be creative.
Color and Unique Designs
When I was in my 20’s I traveled to the Balkans and was blown away by the colors of the clothing and jewelry. When I got back to the States I started embroidering blouses and began experimenting with jewelry. About 10 years ago I took a class in wire wrapping and decided this was what I wanted to do. As… View Post
Straightforward Color Statement
A woman of few words in her featured crafter application, Amy’s work speaks for itself.
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