Buzzword: Cue Lionfish

I received the most interesting invitation in my Facebook message box, the other day.  It was an invitation to enter a lionfish tournament in Cozumel, Mexico.

The tournament is happening as I write this.

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Take out this gorgeous creature, you say?  Divers, on the whole, are quite protective and respectful of  the coral reefs that they visit.  Alas, with the immigration of this pretty predator, the reefs are in danger.  Lionfish, with their venomous spiney spikes, not only sting and potentially paralyze humans, but these carnivorous creatures herd in all types of other sea life and devour them.  Given that they also devour the oceanic maintenance "crew" that clean up the reefs, lionfish are a threat to the existence of this extremely delicate ecosystem.
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Sadly, the lionfish is a wolf in sheep's clothing. 

Featured!

It has been a long while since I've had work featured that this came as a complete surprise to me:

http://castteametsy.blogspot.com/2010/02/friday-finds-rose.html

My PennyRose copper and tarn necklace snatched a little attention, last week.

Now, back to work.  My lunch break is over. :-D

Menagerie

I just l♥ve a hodge podge of anything, just as long as those anythings go together well.  That must by why I love the mixed and varied look in the vintage inspired jewely of today.  Those of us who dabble with such pieces would most likely wish to think that we've each come up with the original concept, ourselves, but that's OK.  Great creative minds think alike, no?

Some of these pieces have been in my stash for quite a spell, just waiting for the right comingling.
By Jewels, I think we've got it!

Sometimes the best players in a movie are the supporting actors. So it is with other supporting components. Note the focal leave in this next piece. It was cleverly hidden behind a floral brooch. Far more outstanding than the flower that is supported, I must say. All it needed was the Lindewold simulated sapphire that now sparkles center stage.

                                                              

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Tarnation Creation!

To finally be able to put into motion the ideas in my head--and I'm not finished with that--is a very satisfying thing. Those of you who love to DO things, whether it be in the area of arts, writing, making music, baking/cooking, building, crafting, scrapbooking, rearranging, gardening, researching....anything that has you out of couch potato mode....will understand the surge of serotonin that simply must course through the veins at these active times.


All week long, I had been longing to carve out some time to create. I was somewhat afraid that the muse would leave, however, if I didn't physically arrive at this place in due time. Thankfully, the muse is loose!

Repurposing old jewelry is one way for me to go green. And now, I'm finding additional ways to take jolly green giant steps forward, in that regard. Enter to the picture: tarn. Tarn is recycled tee shirt jersey that is transformed into a yarn like material. And who doesn't enjoy the softness of a broken in tee shirt?

Here is just a very small sample of what I'm doing, tarn it! Stay tuned as my weekend stretches on:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
I'll eventually add these to my Etsy shop, as well as the ones that I've yet to make.  Meanwhile, if you have questions or requests, be sure to contact me.  I'm easy to reach.