Jewelry Affaire Trifecta

I never would have bet on having three articles in the Summer issue of Jewelry Affaire, so I do feel like I've just won the trifecta!

 

Strength

New Beginnings

Key To The Past

 A closer look at each piece...

Strength

New Beginnings

 

Key To The Past

The Summer issue of Jewelry Affaire is full of beautiful

and intriguing pieces including a few from my art friends,

Cindy Cima Edwards, Lexi Grenzer and Kristen Robinson.

It should be hitting the newsstands very shortly!

 Thanks for stopping by!
 

New Creations

It seems like lately all I have been finding time for

are vacations and tennis. I'm not complaining at all...

I'm pretty happy with both those activities! :)

I did, however, manage to create

two new necklaces that I'm excited about.

I liked them so much that I submitted them to teach at an art retreat. It will be a few weeks before I know if  I'm accepted. In the meanwhile my fingers (and maybe even my toes) will remain crossed!!

What do you think...Would you want to

learn how to make these necklaces?

 
 

Cameo Appearance

As a long time admirer of the beauty and grace of vintage cameos, I was thrilled when I became the lucky recipient of several gorgeous and unique cameos that had belonged to my grandmothers and my mom. However, many of them were brooches and earrings which I rarely wear. When I set out to find a way to incorporate them into necklaces without compromising the integrity of the original cherished pieces,
I decided to replicate them using polymer clay.

Polymer clay comes in a vast array of colors, is inexpensive, and very easy to work with. The versatility of the clay allowed me to incorporate metal framework within and around the cameo that could be adorned with complimentary crystals, pearls, and charms.

I adore the look of my new collection of cameo jewelry but most importantly, I love the precious memories that come to mind when I wear a piece that was inspired
by a cameo worn by a loved one.

Do you have a family heirloom cameo that you'd like to turn into a necklace, or maybe even make as a gift for a sister, mom, or aunt to remind them of a loved one?

Visit my tutorial here to see how they are made. 

You can also find some of them featured in the Autumn 2010 issue of Belle Armoire Jewelry and in the Summer 2011 issue of Belle Armoire.

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