My 2015 Online Classes hosted by Artful Gathering Online Retreats ~ 2015

Gilded Relics: The Series
June 6 - July 17
Join me in my session one presentation where we will create gilded relics in a series of beautiful and inspiring projects; Madonna and Child, A Stitch in Time, and Crowns. You will learn how to solder, adorn, and create in a multitude of ways to create these lasting pieces of timeless beauty and you'll have the knowledge and skill to go on creating many more treasures on your own. We will go step by step, together, on this very special journey!
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A Romantic Journey on Canvas
July 16 - August 26
Join me for my session two workshop inspired by my love of collecting and working with beautiful lace, beaded trims and vintage jewelry, while joyfully creating in my most favorite romantic time-worn aesthetic. I will teach you how to prepare your canvas while working with multiple mediums that produce the effects of time and old world charm. I will also show you how to produce textured effects and layering. As you complete each project, your canvas work will be dimensional, romantic, time-worn and meaningful. We'll be developing our projects with added embellishments and layers of clay and other mediums that will build out your themes until your canvases appear as if they are relics from a by–gone era.
We will create 3 projects on canvas; Corseted Tutu, Vintage Glamour, and Angelique.
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Ballet, Ballerina Bracelets ~~~

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I was commissioned by one of my clients who is a professional dancer. She loves my ballerina themed necklaces and wanted me to design a cuff bracelet using this theme.

I am so happy how the final design came to fruition ~ it took a total redo and change in image until I was happy with the completed design. :) I teased her with a few photo's and she will be receiving it in the mail any day now. I hope it is everything she wanted and more!

Below are photo's of her one of a kind bracelet...I am also sharing photo's of the first design as I do love it as well ~

One of a Kind Vintage Assemblage "Fem" meets "Goth" Necklace by Romancing the Bling...

I love how this piece turned out!


Every once in a while I stray to the dark side of my creativity and I am moved to create in a Gothic Style...

I think she looks lovely in her created hand sewn frock!

During one of my flea market excusions, I purchased a vintage tattered piece of lace with hand sewn beading (held together with small safety pins). It was literally falling apart, but it was beautiful and I knew I it would bring inspiration to me. The spider and web are earrings and were also sewn to her gown. The back of her gown is also finished with a tulle bustle, distressed bow and a touch of bling.

Do you see the three tiny beaded bracelets gracefully dangling from her wrist...click on the images to enlarge the photos.

The necklace is composed of mostly vintage components...more vintage beaded lace with wrapped and sewn chaining, metal beads, a mix of Czech crystals, fresh water pearls, wire earring and a tiny 1920's rhinestone pot metal brooch for a touch of vintage bling.

I took these two photo's during the night using a flash. A bit spooky...don't ya think?







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I'm off to create another... (smile)

Have a lovely day!

Vintage Buttons & Vintage Jewels...

I hope you enjoy viewing some of my handmade vintage button and jeweled wreaths!

The wreath above was featured on the front page of Etsy.com. I was so excited when another Etsy vender sent me an email letting me know she saw it!

I'm not sure if that is what led to the sale of this wreath, but it felt great to be recognized as having something I created be worthy of this honor! If you haven't had a chance to visit Etsy.com you are in for a treat! Vendors can only sell handmade and/or vintage items...it is amazing how many creative and talented people are on this site.

I was inspired by Monica of The White Bench to post some of the wreaths that I have created. If you click on her name you will be taken directly to her beautiful blog. This link features a tutorial of a "Friendship Momento" Heart Wreath, which she created. Such a great idea!

Monica's artistic abilities are such an inspiration! Her blog is full of her handmade creations... soft dolls, vintage embellished handcrafted bags and so much more! While visiting her Etsy Shop you will be able to view all of her artistic treasures!

Thank you for visiting!