Studio Marcy--Cute and Quirky Hot Glass

I know I've mentioned how much I love everything about glass, but I have to mention it again. I love glass! I am in complete awe of those who do torchwork--check out the detail on these pieces from Studio Marcy--and each one is less than an inch tall! To make this shop the perfect, not only does Marcy make cute beads, she also creates quirky ones. The alien is my favorite!


Chipper the Puppy Dog, $23



Flower Face, $18


Euphonia the Alien Diva, $23


http://StudioMarcy.etsy.com
http://studiomarcy.blogspot.com

Purrrfectlydevine is Divine

I hope you enjoy the jewelry designs of Purrrfectlydevine, I certainly do! This beader has a beautiful knack for creating color combinations that pop and then turning them into wearable art using interesting wire patterns.


Spring is in the Air Necklace, $40


Crocheted Summer Blues Necklace, $33.50


Copper Crocheted Beaded Necklace, $13.50


http://purrfectlydevine.etsy.com
http://purrfectlydevine.blogspot.com

Tiffany Teske, an Amazing Photographer

To begin this unique photographic art Tiffany Teske captured an image on slide film. The slide was then projected onto Polaroid pack film which was peeled prematurely. The “waste” side of the film pack, which contains processing chemicals, was then placed face down onto wet watercolor paper and brayed (rolled over with a print making brayer). The result is a one-of-a-kind hand-pulled photographic transfer of the original slide image. The original image can be transferred an unlimited number of times but the resulting transfer will always vary from the last.


Fly, $35



Lion Head Fountain, $35



Unruly Children, $30



http://TiffanyTeske.etsy.com
http://www.oldesage.com/
http://www.tiffanyteske.blogspot.com/

For the Love of Beads (and cigar boxes full of them)

Marilyn of Cigarboxbeads has been beading since she purchased several cigar boxes full of beads at a flea market twenty years ago. Her experience shows in her work--it fascinates me!


Sweetie Pie the Beaded Pixie has incredible detail. Did you notice the bracelet and necklace? I love the hair!


This Paterkillar Beaded Beads Necklace has the coolest name. I think it would look lovely on me!


The Twisted Garden Path Choker is my idea of perfection. I know I'd be stunning in it. Hmm, maybe someone will notice and one of these days I'll have a special gift to open.


http://cigarboxbeads.etsy.com
http://cigarboxbeads.blogspot.com