Where Have I Been?

Have you wondered what has been going on with this blog lately? Well maybe not, but here's an update anyway.

I've been on Facebook. A LOT. In case you haven't found me there, come see me at my Starry Road Studio page on Facebook....

Here's a quick visual summary of goings on the past few months...

Making stuff: all kinds of stuff, like these:

My daughter Nellie and I have also been collaborating a great deal on her WoolyWire - with new colors and styles (the fiber rolls will soon become WoolyWire):

And I have also been chatting, collaborating and trading with friends about projects like these:

Necklace by Genea Crivello-Knable

Necklace by Staci Louise Originals

My latest treasures from Shannon LeVart

Beautiful new beads by Genea Crivello-Knable that I have recently acquired

More beautiful beads by Genea

Moon and Stars...

My friend Genea is at it again, producing absolutely stunning glass work. You have to go see her blog post on her blog to see all the amazing beauties - including a necklace (for me!) to die for, that have come out of her studio in the past few days. And do visit her etsy shop too! But here's a small sneak preview:

Component of the Month Reveal

Hey everyone, its time for the Component of the Month REVEAL at Art Jewelry Elements!

My "Pie" beads are the featured component. I'm so excited to find out what everyone made with them! - check out the links below see all the jewelry creations using my beads!

Here's the links to the participating blogs:

Shirley Moore
artZhodgepodge
Boot-C
Jennifer Cameron
KristiBowmanDesign
Diana Ptaszynski
Kristen Stevens
Jenny Davies-Reazor
Lesley Watt
Francesca Watson
Melissa Meman
Joanne Tinley
Linda landig
Sue Kennedy

New Metal - Spring 2013

New BRONZE and COPPER components I have been working on lately. Some familiar styles, some new. I'm having a lot of fun dabbling in metal clay. I find that my work in metal is influencing my ceramic styles, and vice versa - lots of cross-pollination which I am really digging.

These are a few examples of items you will see in my shop over the next few weeks. More in the works!

Things to Come ... Spring 2013 Collection

I have been VERY busy photographing and setting up listings...

I am SO excited about these new designs. It is all about COLOR and TEXTURE. This is a quick sneak preview. Get ready to see these roll out in my shop over the next week.

Starry Road Bead Bundles!

I've been busy making lots of new beads and jewelry components. I can't wait to get them all listed! I'm going to start with several yummy sets bundled up at a 15-20% discount. Each will contain a selection of pendants, beads and other components in a color-coordinated palette.

I'm pleased to offer these Starry Road Bead Bundles to my customers. Below are just a few examples. I'll be listing these and others in my shop over the coming week.