Combine Loves into Art

Last Updated on Thursday, 10 June 2010 07:16 Written by MakinTheBestOfIt Thursday, 10 June 2010 04:33

It is the dream of many to combine their passions into their business but not many are able to accomplish it.  Cheli, a resident of Ontario, Canada has managed to combine her love for history and her love for creating beautiful jewelry into stunning works of wearable art.

One of the beauties of handmade is that you work directly with the artist.  Cheli is always willing to work out custom sized and personalized designs for her customers which means your piece will always suit your personal style.

Necklaces, bracelets and earrings…one more beautiful than the next would make a perfect gift for men or women or, even better, a treat for yourself.

If this isn’t enough, this multi-talented designer is also a talented painter.  Trays to brighten up any room are available.

Need to see more?  Check out Enchanted Jewelry on the HandmadeArtistsShop and prepare to be stunned at the glittery array of precious metal and gems that you find.

Precious Metal Clay is Amazing

Last Updated on Thursday, 3 June 2010 02:14 Written by Chainmaille By MBOI Friday, 4 June 2010 10:37

Baublezptoa is  one of our amazing metal clay artists on The Handmade Artists Shop, whose work is outstanding.

Some of her signature work includes the Silver paw print series  “Fine Silver Pendant made with metal clay. A Paw made in a series of more to come for the love of pets. Each one is handcrafted and has variations of design, and are large and small. This one is almost 3/4 inch by inch including bail. Finish is rustic though polished with a bit of antiquing to add contrast. I have serpentine chains, and leather neck cords with hook an eye listed and available for separate purchase. The bail on this pendant is large enough to go over most medium size clasps.”

Another one of her pieces that I love is the Silver Shattered Star

“Approximately 1 1/4 inches in diameter, this pendant is pure fine silver. It was created in a two fire process of Precious Metal Clay and is one of a kind. One type of clay was used as a base forthe prefired pieces of a several design pieces. As a result of this refiring I have a slightly cupped pendant. Believe it or not, that was the plan! After firing, the silver was burnished and treated with a patina and polished. This pendant is on an 18 inch snake chain of sterling silver.”

Take a minute and stop by and visit her shop Baublezptoa you will not be disseminated!

Seedlings Jewelry-Natural Materials with Heart

Last Updated on Tuesday, 5 January 2010 08:50 Written by MakinTheBestOfIt Monday, 4 January 2010 09:24

Simple can be so elegant! SeedlingsJewelry proves this point perfectly. Sharon uses natural materials to create jewelry that is eye-catching and easy to wear. She takes her belief in natural to another level by donating twenty percent of every purchase to Heifer International. Now, I had never heard of this group, but was thrilled at their mission statement which reads “A world of communities living together in peace and equitably sharing the resources of a healthy planet.”

This talented artist creates stunning pieces while holding on to her heart felt beliefs about the world. Her work reflects her love of the natural world and her charitable contribution proves her willingness to do something to make the world better.

Check out Seedlings on her blog to learn more about this amazing talent where Sharon is currently running a series on the last year in review in which she shares some of her hard learned secrets to selling success.  Her blog is a wealth of information!