More Little Bits.....

I just finished 2 more of the mini painting necklaces....

I'm enjoying mixing different components from different sources.  I even went through my own jewelry box to see what unworn treasures could be brought back to life :)

This pretty necklace is called, "Flight"

Teeny and unique :)

This is my favorite so far.  The chain draping was a new thing for me.  I just love how it looks....reminds me of a Gypsy Princess.

I call this one, "Beauty"

 

The center abalone piece is from an earring my grandma had among her things.  The large round beads are made of carved cinnabar.  They've been in my stash for years and have just now found a purpose.

 

Remember these little paintings are just 1 cm x 1.5 cm in size... created with acrylic paints and ink on canvas paper and sealed with Diamond Glaze.  Can you see the hints of iridescence on his neck?

 

My daughter has claimed 1 of the paintings for her own ( a starfish) so I just have a toadstool and wolf & moon pendants left to bead. They are listed in the shop as soon as they are made, so please take a peek, if you like :)  

 

Speaking of my Darling Daughter, she was a sugar skull girl for Halloween this year.

This is how she went to school yesterday.  We didn't paint her face white....just painted the eyes and used temporary tattoos for the rest.

 

 

Here is the nighttime version.

 

 

It always makes a kid (and a mom) feel proud to get lots of compliments.  

Her costume was a big hit :)

 

I hope you all enjoyed your festivities, too!

 

One last thing I'll leave you with before I go.  Maggie's jack-o-lantern this year!

 

A 2-faced cat with 3 ears!

 

 

She conceptualized and designed this creepy creation all on her own.

Makes a Halloween-loving Mama's heart pitter patter with pride....haha!

Can't wait to see what she thinks of next year :)

 

Have a fantastic weekend!

Candy corn kisses,

Cam

 

Just little bits of Art....

....and when I say "little", I mean tiny...haha!
I've been trying something new and working really, really small.

Here's an example:

 

That's a dime next to that pendant.  The painted rectangle is just 1 cm x 1.5 cm.  ( Or roughly 3/8 x 5/8 inches.

Can you see the lovely iridescent medium shimmering on the feather?

 

Since these tiny art pieces are original, one-of-a kind creations, I wanted to make them into special jewelry.  I am using bits of broken, vintage necklaces and adding new and pre-owned components to make wonderful pieces that are unlike anything I've made before.

 

 

They come with coordinating earrings, as well....

 

 

I've painted 7 in all. Here's the 2nd one:

 

 

This is just 1.5 cm in diameter.  Acrylic paint with a Diamond Glaze coat on top.

 

 

The pearls and sweet carved rose beads are vintage.

 

 

I'm really taking my time and going through my stash thoroughly for each little mini painting. I took a quick snapshot of a small portion of my desk.  It looks like a bead store burped up on my table :)

 

 

I'll share the others with you as soon as they are done.

I hope they become beloved treasures for art and jewelry lovers alike :)

 

I'll be spending tomorrow re-vamping my store for the winter Holidays.  I'm offering $10 DOLLARS OFF all orders over $50 with code OVERFIFTYISNIFTY. This coupon code is valid until December 15, 2013.

 

Make your Christmas List and pop on over....perhaps there's a few treasures there to help :)

Thank you so much for coming here time and time again to check in with me.

As blogging becomes less and less popular, I understand how amazing it is that you come by for a visit...and I appreciate it!

 

Back to the beads and pliers....

 

Many hugs,

Cam

Just Hanging Around....

....not me, I've been busy...
But I did make some things that do hang around....your neck to be precise :)

I know I said before that I was done carrying jewelry in my store....it is such a highly competetive market....and I felt that my stuff wasn't any different than a lot of the items offered out there.

Until now that is!
I can honestly say, with a huge smile on my face, that you can not purchase a necklace exactly like mine anywhere.  I can say this with confidence because my own artwork is on it...heehee!

 

They are digital prints done by a professional printer.  1 inch square little works of wearable art under glass :)

 

 

I added a little crystal beside the pendants...for a little something fun.

 

 

I've only made a small selection of necklaces to start with just to see what the response is like.  Right now, there are just one each of 7 designs and 2 of my Red Fox available.

 

 

I also wanted to try using sea glass in a new way.  I have made pendants with them before, but not as large as these!

Actual vintage chains from my Grandmother's jewelry box....

 

 

Frames are about 2 inches long...and filled to the brim with beautiful hand-collected sea glass :)

I'm just so thrilled with how these all turned out!

 

They are in the Shop if you'd like a closer look.

 

Oh, and a couple of my new favorite listings in the Vintage shop:

 

 

Gorgeous leather wallet with a forest scene painted on it.

 

 

...and check out the stone in this tie clip! They call it a Watermelon Rhinestone.

 I must say, I'm learning all kinds of tidbits researching all these old items....stuff I probably would've never learned in my usual circles :)

 

Hope you are all keeping busy, too....and for some of you, keeping warm!

 

Hugs galore,

Cam

 

P.S. Don't forget, Taylor will be announcing the winner for a complimentary photoshoot next Monday, the 25th....so If you haven't entered yet....please do!