Missives from the Field

So, I participated in a craft fair this last Saturday that was a complete and total bust.  Well to call it a craft fair is kind of misleading there was a "recycled" craft/handmade section within a larger "green" expo.  I've never been to an event so poorly attended, up to and including a last minute yard sale and a craft show in a garage that no one could find.  I did better at BOTH of those events, by...I dunno', a LOT!  I don't know what happened, the organizers were friendly, helpful and on the ball, by all accounts, there was more advertising this year than last.  My fellow artists provided variety and the event was free to attend.  Despite all of that, it was a disaster.  To pass the time and to stay awake, I took to posting the following to my personal Facebook feed.  I hope that you find them amusing, as was my intent.

 

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What I did on my Memorial Day weekend...

Besides attacking my jungle of a yard, this is the only constructive thing that I got done this holiday weekend, unless napping is considered constructive...

more "Key to My Heart" necklaces

fun with salvaged chandelier prisms

detail of a prism/shell necklaces

prisms, flowers and knots

tiny key faux-sary

dainty with a bit of a military vibe

another faux-sary, this one actually religious-themed

vintage necklace salvage/upcycle

It's a beer! It's an earring! No, it's BEER-rings!

Just a little something new I've been working on.  These beer cans (which also come in Budweiser, Coors and Schlitz) were novelty gumball machine prizes in the 70s.  Yes, these were for children.  I have removed them from the ultra-classy plastic strings they came on and joined them with a little antiqued brass chain and some faceted, amber briolettes to mimic drops of that golden nectar of the gods, beer.

I'll be at the next Artsy Chicks event June 25th!

I'll be at this stellar event at the Station Inn (in the Gulch), in fantastic company with all new jewelry and decor for you to love.

newest neckwear

Made from antique Japanese Netsuke.  One male, one female

Detail of male Netsuke necklace

Detail of female Netsuke necklace

Made from a vintage, handmade, felt brooch and an antique tassel.  The face-brooch is also a pouch.

Made from a vintage, straw brooch.

Made from a vintage, sterling brooch

Made from a vintage, beaded ornament

This into That contest

Urban Outfitters is holding a contest promoting up-cycling and recycling.  I'm hoping that this little necklace will be considered good enough to place.

I [heart] Roller Derby necklaces

As an after thought I made these necklaces for the show using salvaged vintage jewelry pieces and skate keys that I'd been sitting on for a while.

Eye of the Tiger

Penalty Box

Honky Tonk Stomp

Blood, Sweat & Tears

Derby Matrimony

Fall 2010 Jewelry items

Flowers & Iron  $125

Yet again I have shirked my larger artistic responsibilities to play in my boxes of shinies.  I have reworked a couple of pre-existing pieces much more to my liking and made a few from scratch.  Please look them over and let me know what you think in the comments.  I'm pretty new to jewelry making over all, so I'm trying to learn as I go. 

I love Scotch! Scotchy-scotch-scotch! $60

I <3 Motorheads  $65

Guns Don't kill People, I Do $50

detail of the Junior NRA medal used in Guns Don't Kill People, I Do

Light as a Feather $60

Detail: This utilizes a vintage Coro brooch that is still intact so that it can be secured to your clothing if needed.

South of the Border Down Mexico Way  $65

Art Nouveau Waterfall $75

If you have any questions about the items used I will answer them as best I can.  Thanks for looking1