Will I Ever...?

I am beginning to think that it is difficult for me to post an entry before the hour of 11pm. It is interesting. I actually start the thinking process for making a piece of jewelry at about 8pm. Most times I don't have an idea of what I would like to create until I sit at my desk.

I look at the hemp, stone, wire, chain, bead, and toggle, and ask what could I do with these today. And not to super spiritualize things, but yup I do pray and ask God for ideas. Yall know that Jesus is my ace boon!

So tonight I wanted to make something simple, but different. I saw some string that I had and thought it would be interesting to add it to some metal. Then I have been on a chain kick, so I added some of them in there.


A nice organic and inorganic mix!

Well, ta ta for the evening! See you manana...maybe earlier than 11pm...LOL!!!

Pearls of Wisdom:
"Don't accept that you can't make a difference. Because if you can't make a difference, you won't make a difference, and if you put a multiplier on that we will continue on an unsustainable pathway." ~ Maurice Strong

Be blessed!

Encore!

This will be a combined Sunday and Monday entry. I won't be combining days that often, with the exception of the weekend. However, there were more things going on than I could keep up with.

Sunday was fabulous! Church as usual, and then mom and I had the honor of going to a benefit concert that was being held by a client of mine. I told you all that I have the best clients! She is a wonderful classical singer with a testimony that will blow your wig back. Her name is Celeste Holmes, and as a thyroid cancer survivor (the tumor was attached to the main nerve of her voice box) she was never supposed to sing again. Well, mercy said no! I don't know what she sounded like before cancer, but after she sounded phenomenal! It just goes to show that sometimes we are better after the fire, when all the impurities can be burned off.

Us parlaying at the cafe'. We had a great time!

So the pieces that I have made are necklaces. It's rare, but it does sometimes happen. I reckon I may start to fancy making them if they come out as good as the one pictured below. I don't have a before pic, but this necklace is made from different broken belt pieces that I got from the lot I spoke of the other day. If I am not mistaken, it is actually from three different belts.

Chunky jewelry is "saying something" now, and I am enjoying making it!

That is all there is for this evening folks! I pray you have a fabulous evening, and tone into see what's new for tomorrow!

Pearls of Wisdom:

The road to success is not strait. There is a curve called failure, a loop called confusion, speed bumps called friends, red lights called enemies, caution lights called family, and you will have flats called jobs. If you have a space called determination, an engone called perserverance, insurance called faith, and a driver called JESUS, you will make it to a place called success!!! ~unknown

Be blessed!

Day 9 & 10: It's The Weekend!

I have decided that it would be best for me to combine Friday and Saturday posts. I will make a piece or two before each weekend is over. On Sunday's I will resume daily blogging!

Yesterday was super busy as my clientele for massage is picking up, which is great for me. I then went and saw the very action pact movie, Takers. Today was full of fun and fellowship at a cookout with VICCC Praise & Worship team.

This weekends pieces are both earrings. I like the simplicity of one, and the intricacies of the other. One was made completely with purchased products, while the other pair is made from recycled jewelry, with the exception of the rulite quarts stone in the middle.

There you have it for the evening...or morning...LOL! I look forward to sharing with you again tomorrow!

Pearls of Wisdom:

Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither does change happen that fast either. Take the time to give someone a gift called mercy today, and remember that you are given a hefty, renewed dose daily!

Be blessed!

Day 8: It's Here!

In by the hair of my chin...okay bad metaphor, but so true!

I got my broken jewelry today. The shipper was super, and I wouldn't mind doing business with them again. It was sent on Tuesday, and I received it today, and the stuff is off the hook. I see so much potential!

Broken jewelry pieces!

So while I was so excited to receive my package, I was unable to make anything new today. I wasn't feeling up to par for various reasons. I left work early, laid down, actually took a dose of ibuprophren (those that know me know that is super rare). I managed to feel better in time for Praise and Worship rehearsal, which was phenomenal as always!

Tonight I broke down jewelry, but wanted to post an item that I made a few weeks back for the Piazza show. I am not really one to use swarovski crystals, but I was pleased with the outcome of this piece. The toggle grabbed my attention first, and the rest was a wrap!


I love the mixture of the dainty swarovski crystals and rugged chain!

Well good people, there you have it for the evening! See you manana, with something new!

Pearls of Wisdom:

"Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe." ~ Gail Devers

Be blessed!

Phillipians 4:13

Day7: A Change In Plans

Today was a pretty low key day. I took the time to reflect of the path that I need to stay on in order to accomplish what I know I am purposed to accomplish. That meant re-evaluated plenty of things and folks that may distract me on this and other various journeys I am taking.

Enough of that! I ended up having to hold off on the earrings that I started yesterday. I attempted to do some light soldering with a tool that I have, and the pieces just refused to connect. So instead of getting discouraged and sidetracked, I decided to create another piece instead. The project is not a failure by any means. I will pick it back up at a later time when I have the heavy duty tools in order to do so.

Tonight's beauty evolves from a necklace that was given to me by a friend. The necklace was nice, but I am such a bracelet and earrings girl for the most part. They inspire me more than necklaces do.


The necklace before reconstruction!

So I decided to create a simple yet elegant bracelet by adding some strands of yellow jade and adding a faux antique toggle. This piece is ultra light, unlike some of the other chunky bracelets I have been making.

A new bracelet!

I hope that you all enjoy, and don't forget to leave your comments to be entered into a drawing for free jewelry!

Pearls of Wisdom:

"Each of us has the right and the responsibility to assess the road which lie ahead and those over which we have traveled, and if the feature road looms ominous or unpromising, and the road back uninviting-inviting, then we need to gather our resolve and carrying only the necessary baggage, step off that road into another direction. If the new choice is also unpalatable, without embarrassment, we must be ready to change that one as well." ~Maya Angelou

Be blessed!

Day 6: I Get It From My Momma!

To start, it is great to know that you are in a position to make someone feel better. Today I realize that I have the best clients in the world. It is an honor to continue learning in order to improve their health from the inside out!

You may be wondering where my artistic prowess comes from. I get it from my momma yall! I won't snubb my dad either, he could sketch with the best of them.

My mom is super creative when it comes to interior decorating. Me...not so much! She has the ability to look at a space, take yours, hers or anyones idea and make it pop. She tells me the story of when she was younger and was excepted to an art school in Philly. She went one day, got lost on the bus, and made up in her mind that she wouldn't go back. My grandparents didn't do anything to fuel her passion at that time. Art wasn't a big money maker, and as most folks see it today, just a hobby for my grandparents. It's okay...I was happy to go on and finish something that she started, getting my bachelors degree in Fine Art.

Thanks mom and dad for believing in, and paying for my passion!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

She's preparing to decorate for a family friends wedding!

Today's jewelry started off as a bracelet, but will end up as earrings. I haven't actually finished, but the process is a bit more involved. This go round, I didn't take just off things, and add something to make it my own.

I took off the chains of this Kenneth Cole bracelet, along with the pearls and the silver beads for a later project. I then used my electronic rotary tool (one that I am just using after having for a year or so) to file off the KC name and get this gold tone burnished look.

There you have it for this evening. Check back tomorrow for the prayerfully beautiful end product!

Pearls of Wisdom:

"I love you, and because I love you, I would sooner have you hate me for telling you the truth than adore me for telling you lies." ~Pietro Aretino

Tell those that you love the truth folks, and set them free. Hate or great dislike lasts momentarily for most, and love is neverending!

Be Blessed!

Day 5: I've Won The Bid!

Yes ladies and gentleman, I have won the lot of broken jewelry that I bid on a few days ago. I know, I hear you saying, "She's so excited about broken jewerly?" Yes, I am! I am a frugal woman (free is the best), and paid a twee more than I really wanted to, but it is worth it. I will definitely post a pic when I receive it.

Today was a sweet day...literally! I spent time reading at a local cafe spot in Philly called Naked Chocolate. Look at that wonderful European hot chocolate below. It was supper yummy...can't you tell!

These earrings are today's creative venture. I created a pair of earrings with some chains a few weeks ago, and liked them and thought I would do something else with chains. Really I will be doing lots of things with chains in the future.

I have made it once again under the wire! Have a great evening, and I look forward to showing more tomorrow!

Pearls of Wisdom:

Express love in many ways today to many people. That may be the only expression of love they receive today!

Be blessed!