All that Glitters is Gold

....well maybe not gold, but brass.

I love this piece as it has a great vintage flair and is great for everyday. 

You can find this in my Etsy shop. 

Enchanted 

....check out those great ornate connectors!

Sorry folks sold out of the connectors for now. I hope to be able to get more into the shop really soon! 

All That Glitters is Gold 

Multi layer vintage buttons

Vintage curb chain

Vintage brass ID plate

Antique crystal bead and bead cap.

Antique watch fob chain links

another piece that is sooooo comfortable to wear! 

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We are in for another round of severe weather....the most intense yet. Thank goodness for our weather radio and storm shelter. There has been a lot of rough weather all over lately. I hope everyone stays safe and stay tuned to your weather  in your area. 

New Earrings

 This weeks obsession are earrings. All kinds...all colors. Don't know why, it is just my thing this week. Thoughts are flowing through my head like crazy and I suppose it is because I can make a pair and be done with it in a reasonably short time and move on to the next pair. 10:30 last night I had a thought and went into my studio and worked until 12:30, had to do it before I forgot, that's how I roll ...so here you have the results of the last few days. 

Life Whispers

Dress Greens

SOLD

Bedford Blue

Illumination

Cranberry Bog

 

Green Goddess 

Green Tea

Skylar 

...so there you have it. What is your obsession this week?

New Etchings

I spent two days working on some new etched pieces, some for my Flapyourwings Etsy shop and others for me. Most of the pieces came out good and then there were some duds.  

My favorite is the "good pony" tag...it conjures up good memories, a time a few years ago when a friends horses were a very important part of my life. I miss them everyday....still.

look at the little ears peeking out....

 One of my etched pendants is the focal for this layered necklace. A butterfly image and the word "Inspire" evoke images of spring and inspiration. Tiny Czech glass beads are linked in a rosary fashion and a vintage brass chain is added as another layer to adorn the neck. 

You can find this piece on my website JudithBDesigns 

Bee Happy

They say a person needs just three things to be truly happy in this world.

Someone to love, something to do, and something to hope for.
–Tom Bodett

For this one of a kind piece I etched the brass and applied Miss Ficklemedia's Verdigris patina. Czech glass beads and a hand forged closure adds additional interest to the neckline. You can find this on my Judith B.Designs web site.

Being happy doesn't mean everything is perfect. It means you have decided to look beyond the imperfections.
--Unknown
 

 
 

Shift Lock

One more key necklace....I know... I suppose I am a little obsessed with the keys, but sometimes the addition of a key just makes the piece. As many of you know I love to etch, it is a love hate thing, the loving part taking precedent. Any whoooo...this piece also had some Verdigris patina applied and it just made the etch pop. It really is a fun process! Miss Ficklemedia offers a great tutorial on applying patinas, check it out!

 Shift Lock is an assemblage of vintage rosary beads, antique brass chain links, vintage typewriter key and an antique key.

 It has been a rough week, besides working like a crazy lady getting ready for my best show of the season lots of other things have come up. My dear mother-in-law was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, we were shocked to learn this sad news. She lives in Connecticut so the distance will make it more difficult for us, but a 2 hour plane ride is easy to do. I too got some bad news, a diagnosis of Malignant Melanoma. I had something removed from my leg and the outcome was not as we hoped. Needless to say I have had lots rolling around in my head. I will be having additional surgery very soon on my leg to get clear margins on where the cancer is. I think that is all one person can handle for the week...I am looking forward to the show, it will surely keep my mind occupied. The weekend is upon us, I hope you all have a great one!

A little bit funky...

what do you think of this piece?

....a little funky perhaps, whimsical or just odd? You either like it or you don't.

...that's ok I can take it. 

Some of my latest etched pieces...

and I can't wait to make more cuffs...I really enjoyed making this. 

Time

"Time is the most valuable thing a man can spend."
Theophrastus

Time assemblage cuff bracelet can be found in my Etsy shop

...here I go again with those fabulous coil links of Cindy Wimmers design. These are super sturdy made with 14g brass wire. 

Oh Beautiful Swan

Another hot hot day, but only 100 today. This weather is getting tiring, everything has dried up due to the lack of rain. We choose to stay inside and stay cool. Tonight a nice buttered bowl of popcorn and  season 1 disc 4 Dvd of Dexter. We are hooked on this sweetheart of a  serial killer, who would think that this would make for good entertainment.

 “But calm, white calm, was born into a swan”

 Elizabeth Coatsworth 

I just finished this etched piece. I am liking the connector on this, as it hangs nice and even. Sometimes you need an engineering degree just to figure out how to make things hang properly without twisting, turning and hanging uneven.

Beautiful Swan can be found at JudithBDesigns.com

What do you think?

I have two people who can answer that question in my house, my DH and son and what they say is pretty much "I wouldn't wear it and "it's ok"...they are of no help at all. So I will ask you all....
."What do you think?", "Would you wear this?" "Is the pendant too small?" It is a long piece and these are so darn hard to photograph, so sorry about the poor pictures.

The off white links are vintage, polymer clay beads by Aslan Crafts, Lampwork bead by Being Beads. I etched the brass beads caps and sunflower pendant.