Copper Ribbons

It is extremely hot and steamy here in Tennessee so I am staying put in my nice cool house! We actually have been having a heat advisory for the last three days. Today I am working on earrings and it seems my color palette is non-existent as I am only staying with one color...Turquoise.  Here is a glimpse at some of the pieces I have finished.

These may actually be good to wear in this heat...just shake your head a bit and you have a nice little breeze going on. 

I was inspired to make these from book I was asked to review. Although my skill set is different from the ones in the book, these came out more like me. I think we all adjust according to our abilities and skills when it comes to following instructions in a book. What a book does for us is inspires us to create and hopefully learn something new. I think you will be surprised to see what type of book it is and what my interpretation came from....tomorrow I will share the book with you!

You can find Copper Ribbons on Etsy.

Stay cool friends!

Giveaway Winners!

Congrats to Lana of Something Unique and Jenna of Redshadow for winning my blog giveaway.  Please send me your addresses so that I may send you your winnings! 

 It seems that the consensus is that we ladies do not leave the house without earrings on, I know I feel naked without mine.

Thanks to all who entered and for your comments. I hope y'all have a great weekend!

These have me laughing!

Trixie & Lola 

 

I found these photo's on Etsy today on a site called "Frightened" and thought everyone may need a little chuckle. They are so cute in a weird kinda way! 

This is what happens when you combine a love of antique photos and animals.

If you want to see more of these unique photo's hop on over to "Frightened".

It is not to late to enter my Bead Trends giveaway. I will be drawing two winners tomorrow. You can enter HERE.

Light and Lovely

There are times especially in the hot months that I do not like to wear much jewelry (however, I never leave home without earrings). I tend to go for something lighter ...I mean it is bad enough to be choked by the terrible humidity here in Tennessee,I don't need my necklace doing it too! So, for me here is a pretty  alternative.

Elegant Romance on Etsy

A sweet little necklace that is light on the neck. I used one of the great findings I found in Connecticut (also available here) and added an antique Victorian button. I used a copper disc to finish the back off and give it a nice neat look. 

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Be sure to enter  my Bead Trends giveaway. Two prizes will be given away, the July issue of Bead Trends and a pair of earrings that are also shown in the July issue. Giveaway ends July 9th.

Bead Trends Giveaway

 I just received my package from Bead Trends and was wowed by the cover...the turquoise pail and sand are perfect for July and the lampwork earrings by Tracy Gonzales just gorgeous! There are so many great projects in this issue especially the crochet necklace by Sharon Borsavage...this is really just wonderful and so creative. You also do not want to miss The designer highlight who is Cherrie Fick, she shares her love of nature in all of her wonderful designs. Don't you just want this issue? Well.... Seeing that I just love to share I would like to give a way a July issue of Bead Trends to one lucky blog reader and to another lucky person the pair of earrings "Midnight Dance" that  I have on page 41. Yes, that's right two winners! 

 Ok, now to all the fine print...(1) Become a follower of this blog and leave me a comment telling me what type of jewelry you wear everyday. Is there something you just can not leave the house without? 

(2) Hop on over to my JudithBDesigns Facebook Fan page and be one of my friends. Your name will go in the proverbial hat for each entry, just let me know what you did.  Giveaway ends on Saturday at 12noon. 

Ok dokey...good luck!

You had me at woof

 

"He is you friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart." Unknown

 An assemblage necklace created with a vintage Iowa dog tag and one of my vintage dog stampings. I am in love with this guy...I mean really how could you not love that mug!

 You can find this piece in my Etsy shop.

I have one more piece to charm you with...

"My Little Scottie"

 You can find Scottie in my Etsy shop.

I see a giveaway coming up....check back tomorrow!

 

Nostalgic Americana

What a great time of the year...the 4th of July! Summer means picnics and good times spent with friends and family. I hope everyone has a great 4th! We also need to remember those who serve our country and those we have lost protecting our freedoms so that we can continue to wave our proud flag. Here are a few pieces I created with just that in mind.

God Bless America

Nostalgic Americana

resin heart pendant 

 You can find these pieces in my Etsy shop