Do you need some good luck?? :)

Bring the positive vibes your way with this organic Four Leaf Clover necklace from Bonzai Beadwear! Accented perfectly by a green Swarovski crystal. Or are you Irish? Show your love for Ireland! Perfect for gifting your family members who are proud of their heritage! The sterling silver chain and clasp with mini Swarovski complete the piece.

A hand-picked genuine Four Leaf Clover has been painted on the surface with several coats of varnish, and then dipped in shiny sterling silver to forever preserve its natural beauty.

Some photos of the Sunday Soiree

A great time was had by all! Here are some photos of my table at the Metropolis Theater Sunday Soiree!







Some of my helpers

new bracelet...almost finished!

Hi everyone! I wanted to share this new bracelet I'm making....the cool thing is, its sold before I even got to list it in my shop! I made it with a fresh and lively combination of chocolate freshwater pears, creamy coin pearls, citrine chips to add warmth, champagne czech crystals, and hand glazed ceramic beads...all individually dangling off an antique brass chain. The end result is a warm and inviting, shiney, luscious and glittery piece of jewelry :)

I wanted to share also that I read that in ancient times, it was thought that citrine would provide protection from snake venom and evil thoughts. Hey, I'll take all the help I can get! I may just start wearing citrine everyday... :P

The photo doesn't do it justice...I took this quickly with my digital and some of the colors got blown out... :(

The evolution of my fan pulls...

I've been creating jewelry for awhile....I took jewelry making in college, and another metalsmithing class few years back, where we melted our silver, made molds, etc. Whoa that was a lot of work but I loved every second of it. I made rings, pendants and a little fairy with a lily box that I can give to my possible future child for their first tooth...

Then I got into the fun of jump rings, semi precious stones...piecing everything together with my hands and a set of tools. Love that just as much!...well one day as Im sitting and stringing an amethyst bracelet while watching Big Love ....I looked up at my ceiling fan. EW. it was a standard ball chain that ended into nothing...then I had a thought.
Why not make something decorative for this that will compliment my decor? Instead of something that just hangs there looking well, just blah.

So I got to beading my first decorative fan pull... now this first one was not a success, lol! While I loved the bead combination I had created...I didnt realize the mechanics of the pulls. You really need something that will withstand a lot of pulling. When I put my first one up, it fell to the ground after about 3 pulls, lol. So I researched the parts I would need to create a sturdy pull.

And voila....my new fan pulls withstand a good hearty pull. Wait, that sounds kinda wrong the way I worded it... haha! I have them on my etsy, hope everyone can check them out! :) http://www.bonzaibeadwear.etsy.com

A tiny peek into the creative process....

I thought it might be interesting to share the thought that went into my latest creations...Sometimes I just look at my beads and put what I like together. Other times, I sketch it out and try to emulate that sketch.
Here is a sketch of an idea i had for a chain necklace...pretty basic, right? lol.... but when using sterling silver circles and chain, and a beautiful champagne colored czech crystal...it comes alive! Im really happy with the way this turned out!

My Mod Circles Necklace...
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27728918


sketch


and finished piece





My Heavy Metal Necklace - soon to be listed on etsy
sketch


finished piece

Colorful Earrings to brighten up your day!

I love these colors!!! So pretty on, and the flower just screams summer! Take a closer look at these beauties on my etsy...
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25948219




Aren't these cute? I love this color combo. The purple and green czech glass bellflowers are so cute....

Welcome to my blog!

Hello and welcome to my blog....I'm an artist who loves to make things. Whether its jewelry, paintings or even home improvement....my goal is to make things prettier. Looking at simple household objects and decorating them, thats my thing. Some people might think its strange to paint and bead a switchplate, but I say, why wouldn't you??
I hope to share my thoughts on this blog, hopefully someone out there in the world will think its remotely interesting! :) happy days....

In the mean time, here is an adorable picture of the cats to make you smile...