tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35381641171246655562024-03-04T21:28:52.113-08:00It's My Sea of DreamsSea of Dreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16831046078504191026noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538164117124665556.post-24889264121048823932013-09-17T08:11:00.002-07:002013-09-17T08:11:33.055-07:00On Fire for Handmade - Artist Spotlight<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Angie Owner/Designer from <em><strong>Kountry Kreations</strong></em> is this weeks Featured Artist on Share the Love, Blogger’s Unite! You will find a variety of handmade crafts which include special Memory Ornaments, quilting, crocheting, woodworking, and glass etching to name a few.
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Sea of Dreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16831046078504191026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538164117124665556.post-5837458961290155672013-09-03T19:28:00.002-07:002013-09-03T19:28:55.638-07:00Artist Spotlight<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Jazz it up with Designs by Nancy<i style="font-weight: bold;"> </i>is this weeks Featured Artist on Share the Love, Blogger’s Unite! You will find high quality handmade jewelry in her shop on Artfire! <br />
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Sea of Dreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16831046078504191026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538164117124665556.post-14419082865370015312013-09-01T17:09:00.001-07:002013-09-01T17:10:27.500-07:00Monday Musings<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">I've always loved the fall. I love all the seasons but if I had to pick a favorite, I think it would have to be fall.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I love the feeling in the air as the temperature drops. I love seeing the trees changing colors and the woods around my house become a gigantic coloring book. I get so excited when I can put away my summer shorts and pull out my sweaters.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">But most of all, when I was a kid, I loved starting school again. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I know most people dreaded heading back to school after summer vacation, but not me. School was a time of new beginnings. An opportunity to do things a little differently. And so much exciting stuff to learn!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">My Poppop taught me that you should never stop learning. He said you should always learn something new every day. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I guess it's why I like teaching myself new techniques with my jewelry. It's always a challenge to get started, but what a great feeling when you've finally figured it all out.</span><br />
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Sea of Dreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16831046078504191026noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538164117124665556.post-15915563855542176552013-08-27T08:55:00.002-07:002013-08-27T08:55:56.817-07:00Artist Spotlight<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Sea of Dreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16831046078504191026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538164117124665556.post-10356431186078113682013-08-13T08:50:00.004-07:002013-08-13T08:51:21.581-07:00Artist Spotlight - Tracie Dean<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Tracie Dean of <em><strong>Dean Designs</strong></em> is this weeks Featured Artist on Share the Love, Blogger's Unite! Home of the darling Pursekey, you will also find stunning jewelry creations by Tracie!
I love making original designs people will love. I strive to create quality pieces each with their own personality. Custom Orders Always welcome!!!
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Sea of Dreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16831046078504191026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538164117124665556.post-78547000395650260292013-05-21T06:37:00.002-07:002013-05-21T06:37:53.461-07:00On Fire for Handmade - Featured Artist<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This week’s <em><strong>Featured Artis</strong></em>t is<em><strong> Kim Brinsfield</strong></em> of <em><strong>VaBeachQuilter</strong></em><br />
You will find stunning, handmade Quilts, Table runners, Coasters, coupon organizers and more in her Shop. She is a member of the<em> On Fire for Handmade Team</em> on Etsy and we are thrilled to have her!
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Sea of Dreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16831046078504191026noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538164117124665556.post-9485132794127194722013-05-16T14:34:00.003-07:002013-05-16T14:34:44.629-07:00On Fire for Handmade -- Artist Spotlight<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This week's <em><strong>Featured Artis</strong></em>t is<em><strong> Ann Yaconis</strong></em> of <em><strong>Brushes with a View!</strong></em> You will find stunning, hand-painted glassware in her shop on <em>Etsy!</em> Beautiful works of art that will truly enhance a table setting and make that gathering a perfect one! She is a member of the<em> On Fire for Handmade Team</em> on Etsy and we are thrilled to have her!<br />
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Sea of Dreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16831046078504191026noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538164117124665556.post-38500543971437842572013-05-13T00:30:00.000-07:002013-05-13T00:30:01.534-07:00Monday Musings<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Perspective, or point of view, is crucial for any artist. It's what keeps your designs focused and uncluttered. It makes your work unique and different from anyone else.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">When started my business, I was painting on glass. There were classes in the "Donna Dewberry" way and while I think she's a fantastic artist, I DID NOT want my work to be a duplicate of hers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">In fact, at my first craft show, a fellow glass painter (who had been in the business for years) made a point to come over to my table and chat with me about my technique. When I told him I taught myself and that I wanted my work to stand out because it was different from what everyone else was offering, he came behind my table to shake my hand.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">It confirmed what I had suspected...the way to be noticed in a sea of talented people was to create something that was unique.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I've carried this same idea over into my jewelry designs. There are lots of jewelry shops on the internet, but mine is different from anything else. I collect all the sea glass for my designs (except for a few pieces that came from Scotland and some colors that are more common on the New England coasts but not where I live). </span></div>
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Sea of Dreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16831046078504191026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538164117124665556.post-81726280366977682332013-05-10T00:30:00.000-07:002013-05-10T00:30:00.458-07:00Friday's Inspiration<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">But an important factor you don't want to overlook is adding the unexpected. What sets this palm tree photo apart from the hundreds of palm tree photos? The fact that it looks like it belongs in a Dr. Seuss story!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I have found that the fear of something is worse than actually doing it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Getting started creating jewelry was a daunting task for me. I really had no idea what type of jewelry I wanted to create and no way to make my work stand out from the amazing crowd of jewelry designers already out there.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I started out with simple wire wrapping techniques, like the earrings above.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Then I started creating my own links and findings and added that skill to my wire wrapping techniques.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Then a friend showed me her collection of sea glass and told me where she went to collect it. I almost didn't start creating my sea glass jewelry because I was afraid to jump into a new technique.</span></div>
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I watched countless videos of different wire wrapping techniques and decided that I needed to start somewhere and that starting was better than just sitting there. These earrings above were one of my first sets and I was quite proud of them!</div>
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Figuring out how to have a loop at two ends of a piece of sea glass was a real challenge. It took many times trying and re-trying, but that's how you learn best.<br />
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Somewhere along the way, I realized that I wasn't afraid to try new techniques anymore. I jumped in with both feet into the beading pool...and check out these designs! </div>
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Sea of Dreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16831046078504191026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538164117124665556.post-75115809284798492512013-05-04T00:30:00.000-07:002013-05-04T03:59:30.076-07:00...And They're Off!!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">My dad and I always wanted to go to the Kentucky Derby and see the "Run for the Roses" in all its glory. </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">But we contented ourselves with watching the pageantry on TV together. And now that he's gone, I've continued the tradition on my own.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">So when I saw <a href="http://www.beadsong.blogspot.com/">Bobbie Rafferty</a>'s Hat's Off Challenge, I had to jump in! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">The challenge? Choose one of the amazingly over-the-top hats that have been worn to the Kentucky Derby over the years and create a piece of jewelry that is inspired by that hat. (Here's the link to all the hats we had to choose from: <a href="http://www.beadsong.blogspot.com/2013/04/hats-off-challenge-sign-ups.html"><em>Hats Off Challenge</em></a>)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> My favorite is this vintage hat...I loved the colors and the movement of the feathers. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> So I started with a nice sized piece of white sea glass, grabbed my beading needles and started going through my bead stash!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I decided to use variegated green 11/0 seed beads for the beaded bezel and the main color of the necklace. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I had never created anything using the St. Petersburg stitch...so since I try to learn something new for the challenges, this was my time to dive in! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">The necklace is created with a double St. Petersburg stitch. The necklace is mostly the variegated green 11/0 beads, with orange and pink 11/0 beads as the accent colors. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Not colors I would have normally chosen, but perfect for the warmer weather that is (finally!) coming our way! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Thanks for dropping by to see my challenge creation! Here's a list of everyone who is part of the Hat's Off Challenge...please be sure to visit and see all the amazing creations inspired by the Derby hats! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Arlene Dean <span lang="zxx"><a href="http://www.aglassbash.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">www.aglassbash.blogspot.com</a></span></span></div>
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Bobbie Rafferty <span lang="zxx"><a href="http://www.beadsong.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">www.beadsong.blogspot.com</a></span></span></div>
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Charlie <span lang="zxx"><a href="http://www.505indiechic.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">www.505indiechic.blogspot.com</a></span></span></div>
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Cheryl Dunham <span lang="zxx"><a href="http://www.renaissance-jewelry.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">www.renaissance-jewelry.<wbr></wbr>blogspot.com</a></span></span></div>
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Chris <span lang="zxx"><a href="http://www.furzalsjewellry.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">www.furzalsjewellry.blogspot.<wbr></wbr>com</a></span></span></div>
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Christine Altmiller <span lang="zxx"><a href="http://www.onekisscreations.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">www.onekisscreations.blogspot.<wbr></wbr>com</a></span></span></div>
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<em>Cindy Wilson </em><span lang="zxx"><a href="http://www.itsmyseaofdreams.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><em>www.itsmyseaofdreams.blogspot.<wbr></wbr>com</em></a> <em>You are here!</em></span></span></div>
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Cynthia Machata <span lang="zxx"><a href="http://www.antiquitytravelers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">www.antiquitytravelers.<wbr></wbr>blogspot.com</a></span></span></div>
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Deanna Riles-Cox <span lang="zxx"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/deanna.rilescox" target="_blank"><span lang="en-US">https://www.facebook.com/<wbr></wbr>deanna.rilescox</span></a></span></span></div>
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Debbie Rasmussen <span lang="zxx"><a href="http://www.kepirasmussen.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">www.kepirasmussen.blogspot.com</a></span></span></div>
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Dini Bruinsma <span lang="zxx"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/dini.bruinsma" target="_blank"><span lang="en-US">https://www.facebook.com/dini.<wbr></wbr>bruinsma</span></a></span></span></div>
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Jasvanti Patel <span lang="zxx"><a href="http://www.jewelrybyjasvant.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">www.jewelrybyjasvant.blogspot.<wbr></wbr>com</a></span></span></div>
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Jean Yates <span lang="zxx"><a href="http://www.prettykittydogmoonjewelry.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">www.prettykittydogmoonjewelry.<wbr></wbr>blogspot.com</a></span></span></div>
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Jennifer LaVite <span lang="zxx"><a href="http://www.drygulchbeadsandjewelry.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">www.drygulchbeadsandjewelry.<wbr></wbr>blogspot.com/</a><a href="http://www.drygulchbeadesandjewelry.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"></a></span></span></div>
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Karin Slaton <span lang="zxx"><a href="http://www.backstorybeads.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">www.backstorybeads.blogspot.<wbr></wbr>com</a></span></span></div>
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Kashmira <span lang="zxx"><a href="http://www.sadafulee.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">www.sadafulee.blogspot.com</a></span></span></div>
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Laney Mead <span lang="zxx"><a href="http://laney-izzybeads.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://laney-izzybeads.<wbr></wbr>blogspot.com/</a></span></span></div>
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Liz E <span lang="zxx"><a href="http://www.beadcontagion.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">www.beadcontagion.blogspot.com</a></span></span></div>
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Lola <span lang="zxx"><a href="http://www.beadlolabead.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">www.beadlolabead.blogspot.com</a></span></span></div>
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Micheladas <span lang="zxx"><a href="http://www.micheladasmusings.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">www.micheladasmusings.<wbr></wbr>blogspot.com</a></span></span></div>
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Sea of Dreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16831046078504191026noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538164117124665556.post-6554973397608815182013-05-01T00:30:00.000-07:002013-05-01T00:30:08.163-07:00Monday Musings<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I am a great one for planning. Growing up, we were 30 minutes from anything (except the post office). Even getting gas was a 30 minute trip to town! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">And what about holidays??? You had to make sure you had everything you needed because NO ONE was open Christmas Day, Thanksgiving, Easter, Good Friday... If you didn't plan ahead, you learned to do without!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">But looking too far ahead when searching for sea glass means you miss what is right in front of you. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">On my last trip, I wish I had looked up a little more than I did...I almost walked into a dead fish that was really high up on the beach. My friend saw me heading towards it and warned me just before I stepped on it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">But the odd dead fish aside, another good rule of thumb is to look carefully where you are walking, not 3-4 feet ahead. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Most of the jewelry-grade sea glass I find is the size of a quarter or smaller. They can be hard to see until you are right on top of them. And when you are looking near the surf and the glass is wet, it almost seems to disappear. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">This is a picture of what I found on my last sea glass trip. A nice mix of brown, white and green sea glass in a variety of sizes, which is perfect for all kinds of jewelry designs!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> We also found a lot of really amazing shells this trip. As soon as I get the drill fixed (drilling sea glass is harder than it looks!) I'll be drilling a small hole in these beauties and creating some amazing necklaces with them! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">So I guess it's safe to say that while planning ahead is really important, don't forget to enjoy where you are right now! After all, this time won't ever come again so enjoy it while you are here in it!</span></div>
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Sea of Dreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16831046078504191026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538164117124665556.post-72867976097719451732013-04-30T12:52:00.002-07:002013-04-30T12:52:57.733-07:00On Fire for Handmade - Artist Spotlight<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Sea of Dreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16831046078504191026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538164117124665556.post-51488892277141170042013-04-26T03:00:00.000-07:002013-04-26T05:27:46.593-07:00Friday's Inspiration<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">The vivid color of the sunset is what first captures your attention in this picture, but it is the beach that keeps it. You would expect small grains of sand, but here the beach is created with vibrant stones. And you can imagine how the gentle waves would feel running past your feet...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Texture was an important part of designing this bracelet. The wave-like pattern was created by increasing/decreasing the size of the beads. But the real impact was created by using various finishes and colors throughout the pattern. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">A fun way to train your eye is to go window shopping. Take notice of what gets your attention...is is the color? The shape? The texture? You can do this for jewelry, clothing, flowers...anything you shop for. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Once you can recognize what you are drawn to in other's designs, you will be able to better create your own. </span></div>
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Beautiful Handmade Creations with a "country" flair. Stacy Lynne is an active member of the On Fire for Handmade Group and creates wonderful accessories for the home and more!</div>
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I run a small hobby farm out side of Milan,Mi were we take in unwanted farm animals. Half the profits of what I sell go toward the animals food, housing and vet care. I have made crocheting a passion since I was taught by my mom when I was 10. I have continue to strive to blend creativity and versatility in each of my items. I love what I do and I am constantly looking, creating, and discovering.<br />
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Sea of Dreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16831046078504191026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538164117124665556.post-88744416153917256842013-04-22T05:37:00.002-07:002013-04-22T05:50:37.330-07:00Monday Musings<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<em><span style="font-size: x-large;"> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/93287466/wire-wrapped-bracelet-sea-glass-bracelet?ref=shop_home_active">Sea Glass Bracelet</a></span></em></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> I love looking for sea glass. The sound of the waves is like an old friend to me. A lot of my memories have this sound etched into them. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Occasionally, my family or a close friend will come with me when I go to look for sea glass. </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">One of the most important things I tell friends when they come with me the first time is to "take your time."</span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Most of the sea glass I find is either brown or white and blends in really well with the sand. It takes time to train your eye to pick out what you are there to find.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I guess it's important to remember this for our lives as well. Each day is a gift and a treasure, but what you find depends on what you are looking for. Look for the unexpected. Be prepared to walk for a while without anything amazing happening, but learn to enjoy those times as well. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">And while it's always more fun to walk with a friend, learn to appreciate the solitude and quiet that comes from walking alone sometimes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I found this picture on Facebook the other day and it has become one of my favorites. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">The repetition of the waves, the spiral of the branches and the cloud and the rays of sunlight all draw me in each time. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I think it's hard to create with just neutrals and pastels, but this picture certainly has given me the inspiration to try something new!</span></div>
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Sea of Dreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16831046078504191026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538164117124665556.post-20119645638656684932013-04-16T12:35:00.000-07:002013-04-16T12:35:06.425-07:00On Fire for Handmade - Artist Spotlight<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Today's <em><strong>Featured Artist</strong></em> on Share the Love, Blogger's Unite is <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ChristinaDesignsArt" target="_blank"><em><strong>Christina Designs Art.</strong></em></a> You will find Handmade Jewelry: bracelets, earrings, and hair pins sorted by Color Collections in her<em><strong> Etsy</strong></em> shop.<br />
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Sea of Dreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16831046078504191026noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538164117124665556.post-27226575378207691592013-04-13T05:41:00.000-07:002013-04-13T05:41:47.418-07:00Bead Soup Blog Party - Second Reveal<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">If you're not familiar with this event, let me just say you are in for a treat! Over </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">500 artists from all over the world have been paired up and sent each other a "soup" created with beads! Each person starts their soup with one focal piece, adds a special clasp and then tosses in anything else they wanted to add to the mix before mailing it off to our partner! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> To be sure everyone has a chance to shine and show off what they created from the soup they were sent, Lori set three seperate reveal dates. I was part of the first reveal (you can see what I did with my soup <a href="http://itsmyseaofdreams.blogspot.com/2013/03/bead-soup-blog-party-take-one.html">HERE</a>) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">There are a lot of blogs to visit and don't think you have to get to them all today. But be sure to make time over the next week to check them all out...you'll be amazed at what you find!</span></div>
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Sea of Dreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16831046078504191026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538164117124665556.post-67073391792027678732013-04-12T18:48:00.000-07:002013-04-12T18:48:22.902-07:00Friday's Inspiration<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">There's a lot to like about this picture. The composition, the contrasts, the depth...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I was captured by the contrast of the purple rhododendrons in the center of the picture. Once I started looking more closely, I was fascinated by the small break in the clouds that let just a hint of the blue sky through. And then I started to focus on the pattern I saw in the fence...You get the idea.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Designing jewelry is a lot like photography. You have to have something in each piece that catches a person's attention. It could be a special pendant, the shape of the wire connectors or even the color palette. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">No one sees all the details at once. And that's part of the beauty and mystery of art. All it takes is something to catch your eye and then you start to see everything else the artist did to create the whole piece. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">As much as I like this necklace, it just doesn't work. I think that the main reason is that it is busy everywhere you look...your eyes just don't get a rest. If the pendant had a solid center, it would create a focal point because it contrasts with the pattern in the rest of the necklace. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">So I'm going to rework the pendant with a piece of white sea glass I collected last summer and we'll see what happens. </span></div>
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Sea of Dreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16831046078504191026noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538164117124665556.post-33982388385229001492013-04-10T05:18:00.002-07:002013-04-10T09:16:02.892-07:00It's the Little Things<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">You know, when you look at yourself and wonder "how in the world did I not figure that out?"</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I had spent the day with my grandmother and aunt and we had a wonderful time. Ran some errands, did some shopping, went to lunch...just enjoyed spending time together. </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">I was dropping my aunt off at her house when we realized there was a problem with my car. All her groceries were in the trunk and the trunk wouldn't open.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Now this isn't the first time the trunk has been uncooperative but usually after a few minutes of pleading and then thumping on the back of the car it will open when I push the button on the remote. Not this time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">So I had to call my hubby and ask him what to do. He asked if I had tried the key...well, of course I tried the key! And everything else that we've ever done in the past! So he drops what he was doing and drives the 30 minutes to "rescue" my aunt's groceries. (Thank goodness that nothing perishable was in there!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Of all the cars I've ever had, I've NEVER had a car that had a key for the ignition and a separate one for the trunk. And since this had been my dad's car, I'm sure he was looking down from Heaven with that amused little smile he had and doing his "heeheehee." </span></div>
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This weeks <em><strong>Featured Artisans</strong></em> are Debbie and John of Thunder Rose Leather. You will find original quality made <em><strong>leather accessories</strong></em>! Handbags, clutches, baby moccasins, medicine bags and more!<br />
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Sea of Dreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16831046078504191026noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538164117124665556.post-23947866015283531342013-04-07T15:26:00.000-07:002013-04-08T04:13:12.315-07:00Spring is in the Air<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I love winter...I love watching the snow come down and cover everything in white. But part of the beauty of the seasons is that they don't stay forever. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Today my hubby brought home two hanging baskets of purple petunias. He's bought me petunias every year for the 17 years we've been married. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">It started out that first year because I was pregnant with our daughter at Mother's Day and he wanted to surprise me with flowers. He brought home a deep purple petunia and planted it in a little planter we had on the front porch. For a guy whose mantra is "if I can't eat it, why should I buy it" it was a pretty special gesture.</span></div>
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Sea of Dreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16831046078504191026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538164117124665556.post-4461309904591514222013-04-04T07:02:00.000-07:002013-04-04T07:08:40.300-07:00The Need to Create<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I've been watching reruns of "So You Think You Can Dance" and something that one of the judges said has stuck with me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">One of the dancers from last season had no formal training but was able to hold his own with all the other dancers and in all the styles he was asked to dance. And one of the judges said that one of the things that made him stand out is that he "had" to dance. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">As any business owner can identify with, it's discouraging when sales are slow. But every time I start to think that I need to just put it all away and close up the shop, I find myself doodling new designs. </span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> And looking how I can re-design a necklace in a more modern way. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I guess its true...I just have to create. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">So here's my latest "creation"...bracelets created with a simple peyote stitch and various sizes of beads to create a wave effect. I want to try to work on this design as a necklace, but it's going to take some work for it to lay correctly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">This first bracelet is named "Sand and Surf." I showed a friend of mine and she said that it had all the colors you see at the beach so the name seemed appropriate. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I really liked how the colors I used in this bracelet give the design a whole different feel. It reminded me of walking on the beach at night...dark water broken up by the reflection of stars on the surface. I named it "Midnight Walk on the Beach." </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I decided to go a different direction with this bracelet and use earth tones as the inspiration. I like how the dark and light beads help create movement along the waves in the design. I named this "Golden Elegance."</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I love how just changing something as simple as a bead size can create such dramatic results! And when you add in the color combinations, it truly is amazing!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">These bracelets are all available for purchase in my Etsy shop...here are the links!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><em> </em><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/128304133/beaded-bracelet-midnight-walks-on-the?ref=shop_home_active"><em>Midnight Walks on the Beach</em></a></span><br />
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Today's<em><strong> Featured Artisa</strong></em>n for Share the Love Blogger's Unite is Alluryn Daugherty of<em><strong> Creations by Moonlight</strong></em>. You will find Unique, Handcrafted Treasures in her <b><i> Etsy shop</i></b>!<br />
They will Inspire, Adorn and Honor the Goddess in every woman.Visit her Website and check out some Free Treasures ~ Including my lastes eBook "Sparkling Goddess Series" ~ <a href="http://creationsbymoonlight.com/" target="_blank">http://Creationsbymoonlight.com</a><br />
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Are you On Fire for Handmade - Creations by Moonlight is! <a href="http://onfireforhandmade.com/">http://onfireforhandmade.com</a>
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