Sunday, September 30, 2007

African Jade, Russian Japer, Botswana Red Carnelian

This necklace drapes beautifully when worn. I really like this design too. It is more light and airy than most of the gemstone sets.

I had someone ask me the other night if I got my ideas off the Internet or if I came up with the designs on my own. Just in case you are curious about that too, each design is my own. (I love to look at magazines and catalogs and fellow designers' websites because I pick up bits of inspiration from all kinds of places.) I'm never quite sure what I will come up with when I sit down at the bead board in my studio. In fact, I am unable to go shopping for beads to make a specific design. It would take me hours just to pick out the beads and then when I got them home, I probably would not even use them for the intended project (unless of course, you have commissioned me to custom design something for you and that is what you picked out!). So, I am always searching out beautiful or unique beads. If I love the bead, I know I will eventually use it. Sometimes I have an idea when I choose the bead, and sometimes I don't. I am usually surprised and delighted at what takes form when I sit down to design -- hence the name of my business -- Delightful Treasures.

I rarely ever produce any two pieces alike. When that does happen it is usually because someone has asked for matching pieces. When you purchase jewelry from Delightful Treasures you can be assured that you have a one-of-a-kind piece. I always tell the customer up front if that is not the case.

Saturday, September 29, 2007

Botswana Agate & Vintage Pink Givre Beads


(Click on picture to enlarge it.)
And, here is another. I really must get off the computer and get ready to go!

African Turquoise Nuggets & German Silver Beads


Couldn't resist posting another picture before I get ready to load the car!

Friday, September 28, 2007

Copper Dream

That's not really the name of this set - but I don't have one for it yet! Karl strongly urged me to invest in copper while in California and I am glad he did. Isn't it lovely?

I'm working feverishly tonight to finish getting everything together for the show in Ellsworth tomorrow. The first show of the season is always the hardest - after that the list is made and it is just a matter of checking things off.

If you're in Ellsworth tomorrow for the Great American Cattle Drive, be sure to stop by and see us.

Thursday, September 27, 2007

"Lynda"


This beautiful necklace, bracelet and earring set is named "Lynda" and has been sold. I just had to post a photo here though - it is one of my favorites. Of course, any of you who know me know that I love the pinks/mauves! I've been trying to figure out the best way to take a photo. Jewelry is HARD! If you have any tips, please pass them along! I have a show in Ellsworth this Saturday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. It is part of the Great American Cattle Drive. We will be in the Ellsworth City Hall, 121 West First.

Thursday, September 20, 2007

Purple Crazy Lace Agate & Amethyst




Here is a picture of a jewelry set I made with some of the treasures I found in California. Watch for more designs in the next several days -- I'm spending more time designing than on the computer these days -- getting ready for upcoming fall shows.


Stay tuned -- when I get my camera figured out again I'll take some more pictures. I had worked to find the perfect settings and just thought I'd remember what I did -- Ha Ha! Now I get to figure it out all over again!


Be Blessed!