Friday, June 18, 2010

Where Bloggers Create II ... Finally here!!


I have been waiting for this day with pure excitement! Thank you my dear friend Karen for CREATING...period! Thanks also for this fabulous party that spans the globe and brings all of us creative junkies into a tighter circle. Who knows? Maybe there's 6 Degrees of Separation in this group. I look forward to our conversations over the next few days and months and to many friendships created at this annual party. No need to dress up to visit in fact, pj's and slippers is the dress code.

We will definitely not all fit in my studio! This is my mother's breakfast nook in Scottsdale, Arizona and we haven't even eaten at this table in 7 months. That is when my dog and I moved into my dear mother's home and took over her house with my jewelry, etc. A few months later, I took over her formal dining table with my sewing project and that leaves us eating on the couch or clearing space for 2 at the table. (I love you Mom). Why is a happily married woman living with her mother? Side story: After our quick stint living and working in Oregon last year my husband was sent to the Middle East to work where he has been for the last 10 months.Our friend has been staying at our house doing renovations so when we moved back to Arizona this was the best possible solution. I cannot wait to move back into our home at the end of the month and to spread out in my studio!! Sorry to have you wait, come on in!


First, I must thank my friend and mentor Marilyn from Ariels Glamourie for teaching me a lot of what I know about jewelry making. It began one night when a few friends got together to celebrate a birthday and there sat Marilyn with this stunningly gorgeous necklace decorating her neck and that is when I lit up like a firefly and I have been buzzing about ever since! I made a deal with her that I would train her and she would teach me (visit my other blog to see what my left brain does during the day...www.coredynamicfitness.blogspot.com).

I have a lot of passions but this one is different. Put some semi precious stones (I will take precious ones too!) and wire in my hands and even I am amazed. If you want to see giddy then watch me redesign a vintage piece or something someone holds precious but isn't wearing because it isn't their style...yet.

My pendants are my project of choice when I am going on a trip-I will usually string up a few ideas then take these on plane trips. People are so gracious and complimentary. When I am done with a piece I show it to my mom and within 30 seconds she comes up with an appropriate name-like Esmeralda- the pendant above. (also my nickname as a child)


Thank you so much for visiting my little creative corner. Maybe at next years party I will be able to show off a brand new studio!!! I will be coming to your studio next!

xo

36 comments:

  1. Well thanks to "mom" for letting your create. Love those beads!! Thanks for sharing. Susan

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  2. Looks like you have just the right spot for your lovely beauty!

    HAve a great day ... stop by and say hi if you can!

    Claudia

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  3. Your creations very beautiful!
    Hugs

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  4. How generous of your mom...but that's one of many hats that mom's wear. tfs
    luverlie@gmail.com

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  5. Looks so inspiring! Your work looks awesome. So, enjoyed my visit with you. Enjoy the rest of the party.
    Hugz, Zandra

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  6. Well, I just can't say enough about how awesome I think your jewelry is!!! It doesn't matter "Where" you create as long as you do!!! Thank you so much for joining the party this year sweetie. Maybe next year we'll get to see a studio of your own! Love ya!
    Karen

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  7. You have some really lovely jewelry, and a terrific mom. I actually bet she'll miss you when you move back to your own home. Kudos for working wherever you can. Some people would have boxed everything up and put it in storage. Thanks for sharing your really lovely story and your mom's inviting space.

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  8. Your jewelry is fabulous - thank goodness for the breakfast nook and the dining room table. We have also had picnic's around the house often when the table is other wise occupied - it is fun.
    Hugs,
    Penny

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  9. Hi! OMG, I love your creations. They are beautiful. But then again, I love all jewelry! Really enjoyed seeing your tour.

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  10. Great space you have. Love all your little sweet containers.
    Best wishes,
    Chris

    www.curbyscloset.com/blog/

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  11. I love that you've adapted to your situation and made a great space at your Mom's. Your jewelry is really pretty. thanks for sharing!

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  12. What a wonderful round table. All the little containers filled with bits and babbles must be very inspiring!

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  13. Your jewelry is so pretty! I'm happy you found a temporary place at your Mom's in which to create. Where there's a will, there's a way!

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  14. What an amazing space you have created!

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  15. Sometimes I think I should of just narrowed my interests to beading...love work ...thanks for sharing it with us.

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  16. Kitchen table, dining table - whatever works! You make beautiful jewelery and I look forward to seeing what you create when you get to move back into your home - I will definitely be back!

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  17. Your jewelry is so pretty!! I love that esmeralda necklace! Thank you for inviting us in for a tour!

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  18. Your mom is a sweetheart!!!! I am happy that you are still able to create your beautiful jewelry despite being away from your home! I'm not sure that my muse would come with if I had to do the same! Thank you for sharing your studio!!

    Purrs!

    Romeo and "her"

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  19. Oh, what fun! I like your jewelry a lot! I am trying to see exactly what you do...is it crocheting? And my husband and I have my daughter back at age thirty while she gets her MSW. We are really enjoying.

    If you wish, come and visit the blog of my daughter and me. We are only three months old (blogging) but have been making jewelry for fifteen years. We also miss old and new. Our blog is about much more than our jewelry...our life, our other artistic interests, estate and rummage findings...you know!

    http://katsuijewelry.blogspot.com

    Suz

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  20. Beautiful jewelry designs and your little nook at your mothers is a perfect spot to nest in until you can return home. Thank you for sharing.

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  21. How sweet of your Mom to let you take over her space. I love your post, you sound so excited about the party. I have to tell you that your creations are amazing. WOW!!!
    Thanks for sharing.
    Debby

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  22. What pretty jewelry..I can feel your passion in your words. I know you will be showing us your studio next year. Thanks so much for sharing your space.

    I'd love for you to come over for a stroll through my studio. It's been an ongoing transformation for almost a year since I moved in to our new home.

    Have a wonderful day,
    Stephanie ♥

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  23. Hello, I must say your Jewelry is amazing... I always thought it would be so simple to do.. you know, string some beads tie a knot...but when I tried just the basics.... Its not as easy as it looks. So Kudos to you my friend.. Thank you so much for letting us take a peek at where you create and before you know it you will be in your own place, But who will name your peices then.. Hehe

    Hugs, Linda

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  24. How nice that you get to spend time with your Mom although I am sure it is hard being away from your DH time with your Mom can be precious. Yur creations are beautiful. thanks for sharing. Angela

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  25. Thanks so much for sharing your creativity. I'll look forward to seeing your Arizona space, too! Hope you'll visit Brynwood (if you haven't already) and enter my drawing.
    Blessings,
    Donna

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  26. Your jewelry is amazing and how wonderful that you can spend some time with your Mom and still create as Moms are precious, thanks for sharing and I'll look forward to seeing your new creative spot soon. XOXO

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  27. Beautiful jewelry ~ obviously your work space agrees with you!

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  28. I love how you have all your things set on this table, everything in arms reach! Thanks for sharing.

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  29. wow!! your jewelry is so gorgeous!! I'm sure your Mum will miss you when you leave :) and I'm looking forward to seeing your new studio next year.
    Melly:)

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  30. How sweet of your mom to let you 'take over' her home, moms are like that....ya they are. I can imagine how excited you are to have your home back and it will be all 'new'. Beautiful jewelry, I must say. I hope you will come visit me at Big Horn Mountain Creations
    Hugs
    Gail

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  31. Your beads are all so organized. Thanks for sharing your creative space with us.

    Have a thoughtful Thursday. ~Natalie

    p.s. I always pinch a snapdragon...cause that's what my mom did. Thanks for the memory.

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  32. How great that you could stay with your Mom while your DH is away and that she's so willing to let you create with her. Thank you (and your Mom!) for inviting us to visit.

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  33. You are a lucky lady to have that creative outlet with your mom. What a bond to share! Cant wait to see your studio next year!! :-)
    Thanks~ Sherry w/Scrapping With Sherry

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  34. Wonderful jewelry. This time spent with your mom will be precious to you. We will all look forward to seeing a new studio next year.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Michele

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  35. Look at all that wonderful stuff to make anything your heart desires... My Mom and I live in different states but we are able to share our creativity through Skyping. Thanks so much for sharing.

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