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Accordion Illustration Note Card

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 01:26:27 -0500

$2.25
So, Lisa asks me to make an accordion card set. "Accordion, as in accordion fold?" I asked. "No, accordion, as in musical instrument," she replied. "Okay," I said.

So, here's my line drawing of an accordion, reprinted in navy ink (by laser print) into a 4.25" x 5.5" note card. Matching envelope. Cardstock and envelope color is ivory, but it's also available in white.

Interior message: "squeeze" (appropriate for Valentine's Day) -or- blank -or- message of your choice (indicate in your comment to me; idea: "POLKA!").

Price is for one card. Want a set? Get a price break. Let me know.

Stitched Collage of Vertical Stripes over Landscape

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 12:46:18 -0500

$30.00
This stitched collage is made up of shapes and pieces that are are collected, punched, torn and cut out of recycled catalogs, magazines, old calendars, etc. The paper pieces are arranged, then glued and machine stitched. This piece includes some hand stamped and printed (by me) paper remnants.

This is an original piece, not a reprint of an original.

Collage piece dimensions are approximately 4 by 4 inches. The outer dimensions of the white, acid-free mat are 8 by 10 inches.

The matted piece will arrive enclosed in an acetate sleeve, ready to frame (any 8x10 standard frame will work).

Squeeze Styro Print Card

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 12:46:17 -0500

$3.50
Cindy taught me how to do "meat tray prints" a few years ago -- basically you take a clean meat tray, draw into the styrofoam, roll ink onto it, then press it onto paper. I've started calling them styro prints because it seems less confusing.

The "Squeeze" design is zesty and could be useful as a card message in a variety of situations. Originally I made it as an unconventional Valentine's Day design. Stay tuned for some lemon yellow ink cards with this design to convey the "when life gives you lemons" message ...

Card is 4.25" x 5.5" with envelope to fit.

Please indicate your preference of landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) version. Also, tell me if you would like the design on white or cream paper stock.

Olive Jade and Green Pearl Earrings

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:31:25 -0500

$20.00
Olive jade, faceted green glass and button green pearls dangle in this pair. Wrapped in sterling wire. The earrings fall approximately 1.5 inches below where they attach to the hinged, sterling earwires.

Three Is the Magic Number Artistic Stone and Sterling Necklace

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:31:25 -0500

$47.50
Three hand-selected (Franz Kline, anyone?) artistic stone, roughly teardrop-shaped beads are attached to sterling chain in a cluster below one faceted smoky quartz round bead. All metal components, including the lobster clasp and extender loops, are sterling silver.

The length of the necklace is adjustable from 16 1/2 inches to 17 3/8 inches. The pendant part dangles down about 2 1/8 inches.

Garnet Clasp Necklace

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:31:25 -0500

$68.00
This is a bit quirky. I had this lovely clasp intended for a double strand necklace, purchased a few years ago. It's sterling with an inset garnet. I want to say it's from Bali but I'm not sure -- I found it at a Bead Bazaar in Landover, MD.

I tried to use it as a clasp for a necklace. But it just didn't seem to be dependable; it was a bit loose and shaky. So lately I was looking at its funny geometry, and decided to feature it in a double drop pendant along with wire-wrapped beads. Included beads are glass (green, gray), garnet, coral (red), and yellow jasper.

Length around is 17 inches. Bottom part of pendant falls approximately 1.5 inches below the line of the necklace. Wire, chain and clasp are sterling silver.

Green and Gold Argyle Stitched Collage

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:31:25 -0500

$30.00
This is a cheerful, yet calming, piece that will warm up a foyer, nook or small space. Shapes and pieces are are punched, torn and cut out of recycled magazines, notes and books. The paper pieces are arranged, then glued and machine stitched to a sturdy paper backing to go within an acid-free mat.

This is an original, one-of-a-kind, piece of art, not a reprint.

Collage piece dimensions are approximately 4 by 6 inches. The outer dimensions of the white mat are 8 by 10 inches.

The matted piece will arrive enclosed in an acetate sleeve, ready to frame (any 8x10 standard frame will work).

Stitched Collage Blank Journal with Biological Elements and Flying Cow

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:49:23 -0500

$30.00
This stitched, original collage is made up of shapes and pieces that are are collected, punched, torn and cut out of recycled catalogs, magazines, old calendars, etc. The paper pieces are arranged, then glued and machine stitched. The collage is then securely glued to the front of the journal.

Collage piece dimensions are approximately 4 1/4 by 6 1/2 inches. The blank journal is a FlexiCraft (Cachet by Daler Rowney) 5x7 "Wirebound Sketch Book" with 80 acid-free drawing paper sheets. See photo of open journal for reference.

The journal will arrive safely enclosed in an acetate sleeve, ready to open or gift wrap.

Artistic Stone Teardrop and Onyx Necklace

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:47:24 -0400

$45.00
This carefully arranged, symmetrically matched, yet earthy beaded necklace is comprised of "artistic stone" teardrops (supposedly "artistic stone" is fossilized mud from Madagascar), small onyx rounds, and matte black seed beads. The patterns and colors in each artistic stone bead vary from black and white spidery lines, to variegated gray, deep red and brown, to solid, earth red.

The hook and eye clasp and extender rings (and crimps) are sterling. The length of the necklace is adjustable from 16 in (40.7 cm) to 17 3/4 in (50.1 cm). Each teardrop is 3/4 in (19 mm) long and 5/16 in (8 mm) wide.

Will send secure in a handmade drawstring bag, unless you specify that you prefer a gift box.

Periwinkle Pearl Cluster Earrings with Faceted Quartz

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:47:23 -0400

$30.00
Each earring has a lovely, natural, faceted, clear quartz diamond shape bead, with accents of a pearl and periwinkle-tone glass beads, wire-wrapped in a cluster onto a small length of chain.

Hinged earwires, chain and wire wraps are all sterling silver. The earrings dangle approximately 1 inch below the earwire attachment point.