Creativity- Color, Color, Color!!

Happy wednesday!

I was cruising YouTube looking for a "How to Felt" guide- a totally different direction from what transpired after watching this beautiful Lakme Fashion Week Video.

Sridevi Wows Lakme Fashion Week Day 5

I love color! whether on canvas or in the fluid artistic expression in Bollywood Fashion..color makes me want to create something new, bold, soft, vibrant..whatever the energy..I drives me;-)


Keeping the eco-conscious theme going, I pulled out my old Scrabble game that we haven't played in YEARS added some beautiful fabric and wire and made these lovely pieces for Fall.




I love the muted blues, greens, reds and oranges that Autumn brings, there is still so much richness in the seasons color change.




I'm looking forward to adding these lovelies to my Etsy shop:-)

This one is going to be a pendant;-) I haven't decided what direction I am going with this one.

Have a colorful Wednesday.

Balance-From an ABSTRACTVE point of view

I am delighted to feature another amazing fine artist Adi Bussel of Abstractive. located in Haifa, Israel
Adi loves to hear about what people see or feel in her paintings and invited me to comment of her Facebook Fan page:

I figured I would take it up a bit and post a feature on the ones I like the most and why;-) Here are my three favorites.


ETERNAL FLAME - PRINT (15.5'' x 23.5'')

What do I see:A modern bonfire..flames licking up to the sky, it's amber heat and energy raises toward the mid summer atmosphere.

Abstract Painting 14 - GICLEE PRINT (19''x 21.5'')

What do I feel: A single couple in a united state of peace,their blue aura reflecting each other contentment-no white light or halos, as blue does not have to represent sadness or depression. Blue is a water color, it can be cleaning, surreal- soft- reflective with a romantic edge.

TURQUOISE DROPS - GICLEE PRINT (19.5'' x 25'')

What I see: The imagination of a child dreaming a rainy day into big beautiful drops of blue cool water color, turning a grey earth below into a deep Caribbean sea.

Thank you Adi for sharing your work with us! You can also view her portfolio here:
Portfolio:
http://adibussel.carbonmade.com/
Shalom Adi;-)

Creativity- Trying something new

Hey there;-)

You know, I have always wanted to try my hand at hair accessories. I love flower hair clips so I decided to experiment. with an old fabric flower from a handbag that fell of years ago and a vintage button that's been sitting in the sewing box for years!



Here she is. , the very first hair clip I have ever made.I think she is a sweet little shabby chic darlin;-) I am still on the fence as to whether I will sell her or keep her as an example for future inquires. When I started my SRS shop I always wanted to make more than just jewelry....so it's time I start crankin out something different.



So what do you think for my first hair clip???

Thanks for visiting;-)

Ashante.

The Grace- Photograph Outside the box

Hi there..This is an old post but the subject is relevant how much I LOVE taking pictures.

I have always looked for new and creative ways to photograph my jewelry...but then my mind as I take the pics starts to wander off and I imagine my photos in a photo art gallery ,,,or an ACEO print....I have even though of becoming a Jewelry Photographer..hmmmmm

I've learned to appreciate the spontaneous when I photograph.I fell in love with this picture before I cropped it to advertise my earrings...it was completely unintentional how these herb leaves fell into the wood squares. As I was making these earrings, the crisp autumn air was blowing gently through my window.. the tree outside my window finally turned a full golden yellow. Everything was so warm and earthy the Picture Jasper's and the gold chain looked perfect together...As I laid them down to photograph between the squares i knocked over some dried red clover flowers i had In a bowl to grind up later to make tea..in that instant, the wind caught them and dusted them just as you see them.

I love to add details to my photos to give them an edge...a personality....i guess i try to find backgrounds and scenery that reflects what is the feeling or theme I had when i created the jewelry design.These I pictured on an eclectic art or history alumni of a prestigious college; cultured, well traveled,down to earth.

I have received lots of compliments on this photo below...another beautiful accident. I was just trying to get a shoot that captured the details of the brass component AND the color if the stones in evening light...Then a scene plays in my head..............

A woman sits outside on the deck of a ferry boat reading a book. unbeknown to her, she catches the attention of a handsome man who admired her from afar.As he approached her she looks up in his direction and the sunlight just lightly glides across her face catching the light green/hazel in her eyes.

The man..in awe of her natural beauty says "Your earrings are beautiful"
She replies, "Thank you, these are my favorite pair"
He smiles with an adoring smile..."Yes" he says, I can see why"............

The Grace is to never be afraid to step outside the box sometimes as an artist, you can market your product with scenery and elements in your photographs from the same, emotions or thoughts that inspired you to make them.

Creativity-Bead Lust 2 Summer Collection

I have already started my Summer/Fall collection with some of the color hues from Pantone's Color chart for 2010

Woodbine

Purple Orchid


Lipstick Red

Lagoon

Golden Glow

I am going international and earthy this summer. From recycled paper and glass beads to beach stone and slag.

I have my eye on these gorgeous recycled paper and glass beads are from Mzuribeads in Uganda-Here is a quote that explains who they are:

"Mzuribeads aim to generate a sustainable income by endeavoring to offer our customers ethical beads and the most fashionable and latest fashion accessory trends. This involves a large focus on quality control, design, and seasonable colours.In short, we aim to generate enough funds to develop a sustainable business structure.We have never received any funding. We are not a charity, because we believe our products are of standard to compete against the global market."-Mzuribeads.com


I purchased these beads today.......

Ceramic Beads by Beadfreaky

BeachStone from StoneMe

This gorgeous peacock feather will be used as a custom order project for a prom and some wedding events.


Can't wait to get started!

Thanks for visiting

Ashanti

Creativity -Bead Lust -Earth Day Collection

I have already started my Earth Day Collection with some simple hammered rings and Wood Kanji Earrings



but I came across these lampwork and ceramic handcrafted beads and drooled! These would make great additions to the Earth Element (glass & clay) of the collection. Every piece in the collection represents one of Earth many elements somehow- Fire-Metal-Water-Air-Earth-Wood.

I also bought some glass beads for bracelets




I haven't figured out how I am going to incorporate Air and Water...I'll think of something;-)..Fire is actually represented as a neccessary element to form and shape Wood & Metal &Earth( i.e heat patina, kiln heat and drilling/laser)

Water is represented through Sea glass through ocean tumbling and the hydration process.

Plus I love these Periwinkle Pillow Boxes made with plantable recycled paper. Created by Mariposa Paper Arts . I package all my small pieces in these boxes.




Thank for visiting;-)

Creativity-Making Paper

Teddy Bear Tags by PulpArt-Etsy.com

I saw this great tutorial link on Etsy's "The Storque Blog" How To -Tuesday Section: on how to make plantable paper: CutCardStock. featured the tutorial created by Martha Starke of PulpArt.etsy.com

Well, I am going to try out some paper making myself. I have wanted to try this for a long time but never got around to it. though I have purchased many recycled paper supplies on Etsy to package and ship my orders in.

So, right now I have a stack of used brown wrapping paper and old newspapers of all types....



A blender that I will devoted SOLELY to paper. You should never use the same blender for food that you craft with-even if it's been cleaned out.

This is a bouquet if flowers from Valentine's Day- I am going to incorporate them into the paper mixture and see what happens. I will probably make a half picture blog/half video blog making the paper. All I need is the paper screen and I'm ready.

Tune in next Friday to see what happens;-)

Thanks for visiting

Creativity: The Wedding Bug

Sigh I LOVE weddings :-) So the bug has bit me again. I finally got around to making simpler floral romantic necklace with a eco-conscious twist.

I made the Bouquet Necklace from up cycled pink ribbons that once belonged to my daughters' old Barbie and American Girl dolls . They were used as sashes,accessories and hair ribbons on the dolls.She loved the dolls but hates Pink..tee hee. After 12 yrs of not playing with them she donated the dolls and their clothes to the Red Cross for the kids in Haiti. I hope some lucky little girls got them;-)

I just took the ribbons and learned the ribbon rose pattern to make a pendant. This one was made with glass pearls and recycled sterling silver.


This one is currently listed in my shop. It is made with red brass-though its color is more golden then any shade of red.



I love seed pods and so I added up cycled vintage czech glass faceted beads from my mom's old broken rosary from 50 years ago that she gave me and threaded through a seed pod to make this necklace.


This ring is my next project..what do you think??

I sold my first pair of Feather earrings in the Swan today and re listed-though I have sold these before, it was a great karma;)

Blonde Peacock Feather Beaded Earring

Thanks for visiting:-)

Ashanti'

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