Whimsy Wednesday! The Fae and the Moonlight!

Hello Everyone!

Welcome to Whimsy Wednesday!

I've a little bit of whimsy to show you today involving the Fae, moonlight and magic!

Working Title: The Fae's Moonlight Lanterns

Ingredients: Swarovski crystal (Purple Velvet and White Opal), glass, Bali and Sterling silver.

The lanterns might look familiar!  If they do, you've seen them over at this Fini Friday post!

I adore this colour of blue and these immediately called to mind lanterns that Faeries would use as they weave their way through the forest landscape and between the luminous moonbeams!

The purple velvet Swarovski crystals are reminiscent of the beautiful velvet depths of a forest eve.  The white opal Swarovski crystals are the exact colour of moonlight, don't you think?

Betwixt and between all of this is gorgeous, subtle Silver!  Often thought to enhance intuition, I wrapped the sterling silver wire (with Bali silver accents) around and about to echo the shape of the moonlight as it drapes itself across the forest and the gloaming.

This creation is more than a bit romantic, captivating, and mysterious...perfect for the Fae and the night!

I've an idea to combine these into a mixed-media art creation, so stay tuned for that!

Just a little heads-up...

I'm have Sprite Creations in the CONvergence Art Show over the July 4th weekend! 

If you'll be there, stop on by and see all the fabulous, fabulous art! 

If you're intrigued about CONvergence, click here for more details. 

The CON is members-only, however it is no problem to register at the door! 

See you Friday! 

Ciao!

Whimsy Wednesday! FairyTale Companions!

Hello Hello! 

Welcome to Whimsy Wednesday and a post of all things whimsical! I hope your week has been grand so far! 

I've new Squinkie earring creations to show you today, so let's get started! Working Title: FairyCats! 

Ingredients: Swarovski crystals(Aquamarine), Bali silver, Squinkies(rubber), metal, silver-plated surgical steel earwires (hypo-allergenic). 

I was delighted to see these Fairy Cat squinkies and was excited to play with them! I love the mix of colours and even the idea that there are Fairy Cats!!! YAY! 

The Swarovski crystals are in Aquamarine Blue (a fabulous colour to compliment jeans or informal clothing!), whilst the Fairy Cat's wings are more of a teal or dark Sea Green. Blues and Greens are among my favorite hues so I was happy to mix these up together! 

Next Up! 

Title: Must Love Cats 

Ingredients: Swarovski crystals(Purple Velvet and Fuschia), Bali silver, Squinkies(rubber), metal, silver-plated surgical steel earwires (hypo-allergenic). 

What are the requirements for Prince Charming in a Fairytale Life? Must love cats, of course! And Fairy Cats most especially! The Swarovski crystals in these earrings match both Prince(Purple Velvet) and FairyCat(Fuschia), as it should be! 

And let's wrap this up with what could be a most excellent partnership! 

Title: Fae Partners 

Ingredients: Swarovski crystals(Purple Velvet), Bali silver, Squinkies(rubber), metal, silver-plated surgical steel earwires (hypo-allergenic). 

 Who would compliment each other better than a Fairy and an Elf? Our Fairy is both sweet and mischievous, whilst our Elf has a bit of paint here and there...hinting at his artistic and creative endeavors! 

What have they been plotting and planning and building together? We may never know for certain, except that it is a wonder-full, magic-filled life! 

So there you have it! 

The conclusion of this Whimsy Wednesday! 

I've a few upcoming events I'd like to announce! 

Next Tuesday, April 16th at 3pm (CST, USA)! 

I'll be returning to BlogTalk Radio with Cheryl Patton of 1Woman's Wisdom! We'll be chatting about the April Messages From the Faeries! 

What do the Faeries have to say about this boisterous month? 

Tune in to find out! 

Also in April... I'm so pleased to be a returning Guest Artist at the Lowertown Lofts Artist Co-Op during the Saint Paul Art Crawl! 

I'll be in the 3rd Floor Atrium Friday, April 27th; Sat. April 28th and Sun. April 29th! Click the links for details! 

Whimsy Wednesday! Pirate Treasure and the Fae!

Hello Everyone! 

Welcome to the first Whimsy Wednesday of the new year! 

I hope it has been grand so far! I've decided to continue the current format of Whimsy Wednesday and Fini Friday(for now) as it still is useful and fun! 

In keeping with turning of the old into the new year, I've a little bit of old and new whimsy for you today! 

Let's start with the old! 

This is a fabulous golden-hued earcuff that is perfect for this Winter season! Title: Fire Fae 

Ingredients: Swarovski crystal (Fire Opal), Czech glass, brass, gold-plated earcuff.

  Why is it perfect for the Winter season? Because of the warmth and fire that leaps from it! The Faerie influence is felt in the fiery leaf and sparkling Fire Opal Swarovski crystal! I also like that it is an earcuff, rather than earrings (though there is a matching pair available!),which seem to be more unusual and therefore more exotic! This is ready for adoption in my Etsy shoppe here! 

And now for the new! 

Title: Treasure Trove 

Ingredients: silverplated surgical steel earwires, lead-free pewter(USA and other), metal.

A treasure trove these earrings certainly are! On the left we have a jaunty, seriously piratical flag flying from the hypo-allergenic earwire! Dangling beneath it on a intricately patterned link are two coins of a far away and mysterious land! Coins bring good luck and pirate coins doubly so! On the right we have the pirate's chest, bursting open with treasure, jewels and good fortune! Suspended just below sea-farer's trunk is the key! I love all the little details and whimsy woven through these, especially the asymmetrical design! 

These, too, are available for adoption in my Etsy shoppe right here! 

That's a wrap! 

I hope you have an awesome week and I'll see you on Friday! 

Ciao!

Fini Friday! Re-Creation Redux!

Hello Hello! 

Welcome to Fini Friday and the work week end for many! 

I hope this week has been grand for you-all! My week has been busy preparing for the Arts Fest tomorrow! It would be fabulous to visit with you there, if you're in the North Branch, MN (USA) area! 

I've many re-creations to show you today, so let's get started!

First, more earrings that have been refined and re-imagined!

These are all single earrings.

Title: As Yet Unknown

Ingredients: Czech glass, Swarovski crystal, metal, silver-plated surgical steel earwire.

I left this design largely untouched and simply added better materials (the Cobalt Swarovski crystal and additional Czech glass). The simplicity of this design is belied by the compliment of delicate and vibrantly saturated colours. 

Perfect for a Sprite Creation!

Title: As Yet Unknown

Ingredients: Czech glass, Rose Quartz, Mother of Pearl, metal, silver-plated surgical steel earwire.

The golden-hued beads in between the chips of Rose Quartz and Mother-of-Pearl were added to give a sort of framing effect to each stone or shell. 

I think this adds more interest and a soft glow of life and beauty to this spare design!

Title: As Yet Unknown

Ingredients: Czech glass, Shell, lead-free pewter(USA), metal, silver-plated surgical steel earwire.

This was the most changed of the earrings featured in this post. The original creation had these shell chips simply stacked on top of each other. 

I love the colour and texture variations of the shell chips and wanted to echo that in the rest of the earring.  As with the Rose Quartz earring above, I framed each shell with a flower-like spacer above and below.  Additional colours and textures were lent by the ribbed silvered-metal round bead and finished with antique-copper-hued, tiny, plain bead.

And we'll wrap up this post with photos of the original design and materials and the re-creation! 

Title: Warrior Fae 

Ingredients: Czech glass, hand-made clay beads and claws, glass, sterling silver, lead-free pewter, steel cable.

The original design....

  

The re-creation... 

I can definitely tell the difference between the materials available for the original design and what I have access to now! I am extremely thankful for both the innovations in the bead industry and expanded budget that have taken place between these two creation points in time! It truly makes a world of difference!

So, there you have it! 

Another Fini Friday finished! 

I'll be at the Arts Fest tomorrow from 9am to 4pm! 

We'll have everything hand-made from fabric to jewelry, photographs to glass creations and absolutely everything in between! Much of the proceeds go back to the Middle and High Schools of North Branch, so this is a fabulous opportunity to support independent artisans and businesses as well as local schools!

Look for us in the Middle School Cafeteria! 

Spot 5E! 

North Branch Middle and High School

37775 Grand Avenue, 

North Branch, MN 55056

Have an awesome weekend! 

Ciao!