Devine Designs Jewelry

Just checking in with my bloggy friends giving you an update on what's new. First of all you may have noticed in the side bar that I've opened another online shop at Art Fire and added a "rapid cart" here. Going to try my hand at this site and Etsy also. Next on my list, is to conquer a shop spot at 1000 Markets. I'm currently putting together some of my best work, and good photos to try setting up shop there. I'll keep you posted on that. Last Friday I decided to sign up to take a 6 week course with local jewelry maker/metal artist Stacy Perry at our local Fine Arts Center. Here's a copper bracelet that I made from last week's class. I used Mykonos ceramic disc beads and a lampwork bead, (made by "Sassy Stoppers") as my focal. It has been oxidized and tumble polished. If you like this look, I do have a similar one in sterling silver in my Etsy shop right now. Tomorrow Stacy will be teaching us etching. Something that I've wanted to learn...

It's time to get your anklets! I got on an "anklet" kick. They are fun to make and wear too. Here's some that are already posted in my Etsy shop; more to follow. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24024635 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24024361 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23977467 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23976977 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23976341 Enjoy!

Please take a moment to watch this video. All those who have food to eat, shelter, running water. We are the winners. And we can reach out and help another. Please remember, throughout the month of April, I will be donating all proceeds of jewelry sales to Joyce Meyer Ministries for world mission relief. And now, the winners of my Joyce Meyer book giveaway are: Tabitha is Bliss, MJ, and Gabrielle. I'll be contacting you all for your mailing addresses. Enjoy the books!

When asked the question this month,"How would you describe your perfect studio?", I gave it some thought, but not much, as I dreamed up a beautiful castle that would take away all my distractions, inhibitions and allow me to create whatever I want, stress free of course! Ah, what a wonderful castle. Filled with many rooms where I can fantasize away! Maybe design a room for each themed style of jewelry to make! Now that's more my style! And no phones to ring and disturb me. No cats bugging me to feed them every two hours. Ah, peace. And I'd have work benches full of space to create. Tools galore! Beads, gems, metals and more! Do you wonder how I ever get anything done? (My secret)

Welcome, meet and congratulate "Two Zany Zebras", who is celebrating 2 anniversaries this month! One year on Etsy and one year as a member of Etsy Blogger's Team. Here is the shop: http://TwoZanyZebras.etsy.com and here is where you can find her blog: http://www.TwoZanyZebras.blogspot.com. A cute and friendly blog, she is also a member of "Etsy Mom". In her shop you will find fun, and "zany" baby items, blankets, clothes, etc. Here's a couple of my picks: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15720207 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20979300 And here's another; I know, a little late for Easter, but very cute: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22561220

For all those interested, I have 3 copies of Joyce Meyer's book, "Tell them I love them". Post a comment sometime this week, and I'll pick 3 winners next Monday. You will enjoy this message!

Since I'm on a "mission" this month, I thought it would be fitting to make a piece of jewelry, themed for the cause. Here's the "Love Revolution" necklace. This is my favorite piece of jewelry that I've made to date. The lampwork beads are from Quinlan Glass, (see sidebar for shop info). I just love the heart focal! All the sterling silver (links, clasp, jump rings, "love knots"), all made by me, courtesy of teachings from Sharilyn Miller and Stacey Perry. You can find Sharilyn on my blog list, and Stacey is a local teacher and artist here in Florida, and has a shop on Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5176992&ga_search_query=hodgepodgerie&ga_search_type=seller_usernames Lots of design elements went into this one; I oxidized it and hand polished it as well. Kinda fitting, don't ya think? Off the subject, if you happen to read this post today (Wednesday the 8th) you must click on the photo of the Daily Kitten and read the st...