Creative Blathering

• It took me two weeks, and I started two weeks later than I had planned, but I have finally finished outlining my creative projects for 2010.

I am constantly "collecting" ideas; some of them come to me in the middle of the night, or while on one of those maze-like Wikipedia journeys, while driving, watching TV, or at any other time. I usually jot the ideas down, make a sketch, or whatever is appropriate. But then I leave them. I always intuitively know, based off of the design or concept, what time of year I want to work on it, and I know when to come back to my notes to "retrieve" the ideas. By that point, I usually refine or embellish or adjust the initial idea in some way. It's as if the ideas percolate in my subconscious and at some point they can be developed into something I'm ready to share.

Imagine, though, all of these ideas collecting throughout the year. So I finally sat down, organized ALL of the ideas, did some extra research, figured out what techniques or lessons I am lacking, figured out the best time for me to do each jewelry update, figured out when/what I want to do in terms of art prints and paper goods. I made a list of additional goals such as re-creating my portfolio site, making a landing page for E & A, finding a second boutique to carry my work, marking dates for when the biggest gem faires are (so I can save up), and dipping my toe into selling at fairs and bazaars.

In terms of upcoming work, I'm strongly focused on wire-wrapping, but I will still always carry my other styles of jewelry. I also have an eye on working with PMC (precious metal clay) because I already have a plethora of ideas for things I could create, but that is a very ambitious undertaking in terms of supplies needed. What I am saying is, it is definitely next in my queue, but I am in no rush to get there. I want to really immerse myself in this wire work for a while because the ideas are bubbling forth at an overwhelming rate. :)

I still have a couple of things in the pipeline that I cannot divulge yet, but I will conform that the BPTP pendants are off, and out of my hands, and I have no idea when Ted is going to release them. Also, I am finally going to follow through with a collection that I researched and planned out in 2007. Yes, you read that right. Remember when I took almost an entire year off when I was pregnant and had carpal tunnel? I planned it all out then, and even made sketches, and I have 100% of the supplies for it. I just... never got around to it, but not for lack of excitement. It is now slated for Summer 2010 and WHOOEEEE I can't wait!



• Today, my 235' of sterling silver wire arrived, which means I can finally finish the last 6 of 21 new wire-wrap designs. I have more of Gail Kops' moon focals which are just as OOAK and breath-taking as the one before these. I also have some of the most stunning labradorite I have ever seen, and a magical periwinkle-plum shade of tanzanite, and I am so in love with matte silver right now that it is ridiculous.

Snowdrift

I have added Snowdrift globes to the Peppermint and Cocoa & Caramel earrings that are very popular in my shop. This is the third restock for Peppermint, and the second restock for Cocoa & Caramel.

Enjoy!

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Whirling Wind Moon Art!

Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab and Black Phoenix Trading Post have released Whirling Wind Moon, the Lunacy full moon perfume oil and tee for January 2010. Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab offers you an olfactory experience like none other, and Black Phoenix Trading Post offers various unique treasures.

I created the artwork for the t-shirt and perfume label:




WHIRLING WIND MOON
Swiftly walk o'er the western wave,
Spirit of Night!
Out of the misty eastern cave,
Where, all the long and lone daylight,
Thou wovest dreams of joy and fear,
'Which make thee terrible and dear, —
Swift be thy flight!

Dreams of joy and fear: swirling dark and airy musks, mogra, plumeria, hyacinth, lily of the valley, dry white sandalwood, gardenia, pale amber, and oakmoss.

The tee and perfume oil are available for sale until ~December 5th, 2009.

Black Friday Sale at Elements & Artifacts!

This year, I decided to roll out a holiday sale to thank all of you for your incredible support, thoughts, and feedback on my work. This is truly a labor of love, and a lot of thought, time, and work goes into each and every collection. I am constantly reinventing myself, learning, and delving into new conceptual territories. The response to my work is what keeps me going and allows me to continue doing something that I truly love.


I am offering a tiered sale:

On Black Friday, Nov 27th, take 20% OFF your order.

From Nov 28th through Dec 31st, take 10% OFF your order.


To take part in this sale, please place YULE09 in the message to seller box. Complete the Check Out process, but WAIT to send PayPal. I will send you an adjusted invoice very shortly. The date the transaction hits my inbox will determine your discount amount, so do not fear if I do not answer with your invoice right away. The Black Friday 20% will end at 11:59PM Pacific Time on Friday, November 27th. Please pay promptly for your 20% discount; on December 1st I will move unpaid Black Friday transactions to the 10% tier.

All Black Friday sales will begin shipping on Monday, November 30th and Tuesday, December 1st. Priority and Express shipping upgrades are available by request right up to the last shipping day before Christmas. New snowflake pendants and new peppermint ornament earrings will be added over the next week or two.

Much thanks to every single one of you, and wishing you a warm and happy holidays and a lovely new year!

SHOP: http://elementsandartifacts.com

Winter Solstice Treasury

My Persephone's Underworld earrings were featured in a Winter Solstice Treasury on Etsy! :)

Craftgawker

My Dew Drop Fairy earrings showed up on Craftgawker tonight! :D