The Beaded Queen Auction Night

Well, I must say that tonight was exciting! Adrenaline pumping, on fire, exciting!! The Beaded Queen, worked on by three other women and myself was the "hottest" chair of the evening at Pilgrim Furntiure City's first "Chair Affair" auction event. CT artisans were asked only to find a recycled chair, and then do what we wanted to it for an auction to be held this evening. Monies go to the local United Way offices to benefit charities in need of funding for their operation. The chair we chose was one that one of the members found in an attic in her first apartment building, sitting all alone in a corner. The chair has traveled with her since and when she heard of this event, knew that this was where the chair belonged. So, rescued from an attic, she was brought to life by four women who took the care to give her new recycled fabric which has been beaded and reupholstered to the frame. The chair was found to be from the 1860 to 1880 timeframe and is made of black walnut wood. Her new crown is made from an amethyst stone and mounted with care on the top. From servant to royalty, abused and forgotten to saved and observed, this chair has found her new home and will be well taken care of...a survivor! With the highest bid of the evening at $550, she is extravagant.

Val and her work on the back of the chair. She also beaded the crown piece.

Spring...

It is Spring already and I have not posted anything since January 1. I have been busy working on jewelry for an upcoming event being held at our church on April 24, and on a joint project with friends since mid-February that has a deadline of no less than two weeks. Yikes. I have quite a bit to go on that project though feel that I shall finish on time. I work well under pressure!?! LOL

These pictures are progress at end of February / beginning of March.







My camera is still out of commission so these pictures are from my cell phone.

At any rate, I must get back to work...have a wonderful day!

Happy New Year!

Wishing everyone a Happy 2010! Looking forward to the new year myself as I continue to work on my jewelry and seek God's direction in expanding the business, small as it is at the moment. Humble beginnings...

Sale at our local church planned for April. Gateway Christian Fellowship, in West Haven, CT will be hosting a Beth Moore event and members have an opportunity to sell their items. I will be one of those partaking in that venue! Thinking up some new designs with that in mind.

Thinking also of starting out with some local consignment opportunitires for the new year...Manifest Beads in Milford (local bead shop where I purchase many of my supplies), Cinderella's Attic in Guilford, My Sister's Place in Ansonia (proceeds benefit domestic violence). Looking into those things in the near future.

Sale Saturday, November 28

Local sale Saturday, November 28, at Holy Angels Church. Located at 585 Main Street, South Meriden, CT. 9am-3pm

I am sharing a table with my teen daughter who creates beautiful rosaries, and a friend, author Linda Machado. She has two books written for children about the adventures of a little bear named Harwinton. Both books with a small stuffed bear for $15! Come show your support.

A Fresh Start

A fresh start to a new adventure in using the creative talents that I have been blessed with. With an eye for color and design, along with writing skills, I will begin exploring new ways to share my creativity with others. I love to make jewelry, take photographs, and play in other artistic mediums once in a while. So, let the fun begin...!