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!

Day 4: Almost Can't Believe I'm Keeping Up!

I am still at it, and more excited about this creative journey every day!

It rained like cats and dogs here today. However despite the rain, it was filled with fun! It started off with spending time in fellowship with my church fam and a good word. Then Meli made a fantastic taco going away din din to bid farewell to Bora and Michelle. Prinky and Brianna stopped by...doesn't she look fabulous with her Flower Fairy hand bag!!!

I forgot to mention yesterday that I went a little wild with buying the pens below. Those that know me well know that I spend lots of time journaling. That means that I go through plenty of pens, and I just couldn't pass up these beauties. They were a dollar a pack. Yes, I said a DOLLAR a pack!!! Uniball pens aren't cheap, and at that price, I should have brought the whole store out.



Anywho, the creation for the day is along the same vain as yesterdays. I am enjoying working with hemp. The material is light and easy to work with.

There you have it for today! Stay tuned though, I am going to start giving random free giveaways for those that post comments. I snagged the idea from Marisa over at A New Dress A Day.

Pearls of Wisdom:

"Don't aim for success if you want it; just do what you love and believe, and it will come naturally." ~ David Frost

Be blessed!

Day 3 - Making It By The Wire!

Ugghh..it's day 3 and one would have thought that I would have written an entry by this hour. Instead of it being 11pm, it's almost midnight. I have an early am tomorrow, but need to make sure that I keep up with this creative motion this go round.

Today I actually managed to finish a piece. That's right...no cheating going on today. It was a rather busy morning filled with fellowship with my church family. Shout out to Tammy & Rich...my flyer buddies! We (along with several other folks) handed out flyers for a community outreach program that will be taking place on Memorial Day weekend. It's one thing to have, but it is a blessing to also be able to have in abundance in order to bless others.

After walking quite vigoriously, I was pooped and took the afternoon and much of the evening to take a rest. As the night fell, I ended up trying my hardest to not look so much on ebay for this lot of broken jewelry, but it was calling my name. Anywho, while talking to a wonderful friend, I managed to get the majority of the necklace below done.

My beautiful Mum modeling today's piece for me!

So....that ends my brief description of today's creative journey. I look forward to updating you ladies and gents manana!

Pearls of Wisdom:
Our life is not our own...to GOD we belong, and we should desire to give ourselves to HIM!

Be Blessed!