Bewitchingly Framed

The allure of black brass is not lost on me. It pulls me in and seduces me into using it. I find it brings a slightly dark romantic side of me to life. The side that likes to dream of vampires and fairies or witches... I used to write short stories and had many such characters in them. Time travel, castles and mythical creatures would swarm into the stories.

 I see a bewitching young maiden with flowing red locks of hair, garbed in a long gown of green velvet, with large eyes of the same green. She walks on the moors enjoying the breeze blowing through the heather...

Can you picture her wearing these earrings? Maybe even a matching necklace...

Let your imagination roam...

Marie

Find these and Many many other pairs of fantastic earrings in my ETSY SHOP!!

Ruffles and Leaves

Today I'm feeling soft, romantic - thinking of ruffles, old books, fresh linen and flowers.

Sweet and simple, a ruffle of silk ribbon is nestled under sage green willow disk beads. The beads are handcrafted from polymer clay. Dark arte metal leaves swing playfully below. The hand forged earwires add some structure to the organic quality of the silk and leaves.

Oh Mr. Darcy - I think I we need to meet up!  (I see Pride & Prejudice and Netflix in my future!)

I so have my eye on one of these ruffle bags from Urban Chic Bags.

Bracelets made from book pages from Paper Statement. 

And wouldn't my earrings look perfect with a flower pendant from Jennifer Morris Beads. 

Couldn't love these more!

You can find these earrings in my Etsy shop.

-Heather Powers is the editor of the Art Bead Scene, the author of Jewelry Designs from Nature and the hands behind Humblebeads.

Girl on Fire Earrings

I love books for teens, don't ask me why.  My own teens could care less about Twilight, the Hunger Games or anything else that happens to be popular.  I however am not above the hype. We went to see the Hunger Games this weekend and Capitol City fashion is quite the inspiration.

In the story, the main character is presented in several outfits that have real flames, flicker like flames or shimmer with light to represent their coal producing district.  So I thought a pair of Girl on Fire earrings were in order. 

I added the silk ribbon and Czech glass as the flame and embers.  The birds are the iconic mocking jay in the story. I threw in the chain to represent the bondage of the districts to the fascist government and some of my branch beads to represent the main character's favorite hunting grounds and refuge.  Even the bow of the earwires are a nod to an integral part of the story.

 You can find these earrings in my Etsy shop.

-Heather Powers is the editor of the Art Bead Scene, the author of Jewelry Designs from Nature and the hands behind Humblebeads.

Bella Fuschia

Is the weather insanely beautiful where you are?

Here in the middle of Wisconsin, March can usually be quite blustery and cold. There are biting winds stinging your face, angry gray clouds and plenty of snow piles and slush. I said usually. This month has been above normal and beyond outstanding. We have no snow, the temps have varied from high 60s to nearly 80 all month long and the grass is starting to green up. That has me thinking months, MONTHS earlier about hanging plants. One of my favorites is the complex, dainty and highly seductive fuschia.

According to GardenHarvestSupply.com, fuschia plants are "exotic-looking, two-toned flowers that provide striking color and tropical ambiance. Fuchsias are perfect for hanging baskets, though they look just as nice when allowed to cascade from a large planter sitting on the ground or on a pedestal. Many people are intimidated by their tropical beauty, thinking that they are difficult to grow. That is just not the case!"

These are also known as "Lady Eardops" for their obvious resemblance to earrings. I think that they look more like pretty ballerinas dancing in the wind. I am thinking that big baskets of cascading "Lady Eardrops" might be gracing my front porch this spring. Even though I kill nearly every plant that comes onto my property ;-).

{Bella Fuschia available on Etsy}

What are you planting in your flower garden this year?

Erin Prais-Hintz invites you to go on a journey of inspiration at her blog Treasures Found :: Inspiration is Everywhere. You can view a gallery of her work at http://www.tesoritrovati.com/ or purchase her new line of 'Simple Truths' in her Etsy shop.

Dark Angel Wings

Just a little something I cooked up in a rush last night! I was running out of time and good light, and I needed to create something for you. I had originally made a set of Black bird earrings, but they somehow got sent in as a magazine submission, so I had nothing left to show you! Dilemma! Dilemma! 

 I think these turned out lovely. I have been struggling with inspiration ever since I cleaned out my studio! Go figure! I think these however will make someone smile ;)

Stop by my Etsy shop to find these and many other earrings to suit your tastes!

You can also find more of my designs on my blog. 

Marie

Earring Display: More Eco-Chic Jewelry Display

Another cool find from Tangle And Fold on Etsy!

This time the simple frame has this cool scroll effect to it. Hemp string is pulled taut to serve as a display for earrings and the little juts in the wood are perfect for adding your necklace and bracelets to. I like that these displays are all created using reclaimed wood and materials from construction through an organization called "Build It Green" in New York. The red color on this clever display would look great hanging in my bathroom!

Erin Prais-Hintz invites you to go on a journey of inspiration at her blog Treasures Found :: Inspiration is Everywhere. You can view a gallery of her work at http://www.tesoritrovati.com/ or purchase her new line of 'Simple Truths' in her Etsy shop.

Earring Display: Eco-Chic Jewelry Cabinet

Want something unique, rustic and eco-friendly for an earring and jewelry display? Enter the clever wall boxes made by TangleAndFold on Etsy.

The wood is purchased from an organization called "Build It Green" in New York that sells used construction supplies. The door on this one is an old window pane (sans the glass) and I like that this works for all the jewelry in my wardrobe! The interior on these have all these funky little nooks and crannies and this particular one even has a SECRET COMPARTMENT for storing all your most important treasures. That speaks to my inner child. I loved things like that when I was younger. (Okay. I still do!)

This is just such a great idea and every single one is unique! Check it out!

Erin Prais-Hintz invites you to go on a journey of inspiration at her blog Treasures Found :: Inspiration is Everywhere. You can view a gallery of her work at http://www.tesoritrovati.com/ or purchase her new line of 'Simple Truths' in her Etsy shop.