I would say the trick to getting those disks to take center stage is to cluster them together with metal spacers. Pairing them with chain is another easy trick.
Art beads, jewelry-making and handcrafting a business.
February 22, 2013
Disk Bead Design Ideas
Per request from a sweet customer here are some design ideas using disk beads as the focal.
I would say the trick to getting those disks to take center stage is to cluster them together with metal spacers. Pairing them with chain is another easy trick.
I would say the trick to getting those disks to take center stage is to cluster them together with metal spacers. Pairing them with chain is another easy trick.
February 15, 2013
Feathers in Stringing Magazine
I was excited to see one of my feathers featured in the Spring issue of Stinging Magazine. Be sure to pick up or download a copy to see the trendy necklace Stephanie LaRosa designed.
I love making these feathers - they hit on so many current trends: boho, tribal, chevron and geometric. They are multi-taskers! Not to mention they are fun to paint.
I offered these as a limited edition last fall and have just put a few more in my Etsy shop.
I love making these feathers - they hit on so many current trends: boho, tribal, chevron and geometric. They are multi-taskers! Not to mention they are fun to paint.
I offered these as a limited edition last fall and have just put a few more in my Etsy shop.
February 7, 2013
Stony Creek Beads Trunk Show
Stony Creek Beads is hosting a trunk show on Saturday from 10am - 4pm on February 9th.
2060 Whittaker Rd ~ Ypsilanti, MI 48197
I will have my latest spring beads and limited edition pieces that you won't want to miss!
Hope to see you there!
February 5, 2013
Nina Designs Blog Partner
First up are the these peacock inspired earrings. I used the Three Teardrop Links in this pair of earrings. I wanted to create a unifying element with the hammered metal pieces in a gunmetal black finish. The bronze with the black metal create a sexy contrast that I'm digging! I tapered the texture to mimic the design of the teardrops and combined them with my disk beads in a peacock feather pattern. I used the bronze ear wires from Nina Designs, they are handmade in Bali. Love, love, love them!
Now as if I wasn't impressed enough with Nina Designs I would be remiss if I didn't mention what a good karma kind of company they are too! From fair trade practices with Bali and Thialand, to green efforts like planting trees, to mircoloans and philanthropy - this is a company that you can support knowing they are working hard to create beautiful products with earthy-friendly and people-friendly business practices. I like that!
The other thing about Nina Designs that has my beady fingers twitching? All their sweet nature inspired designs - how Humblebead-y perfect are the leaves, branches, birds and sea-inspired charms and pendants from Nina's? I can hardly stand it and plan to use some of them in my summer line of jewelry.
Head on over to Nina's and when you place an order, tell them that Heather Powers' sent you. That will get you $5.00 off your first order if you are a new customer!
The materials above were provided as part of the Nina Designs blogging program. The author of this blog has not received any payment from above-mentioned company. The post above represents only personal opinion of the blog author.
February 2, 2013
Wellness Words Jewelry Challenge
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For my piece of jewelry, I created a bracelet with my tree house bead to remind myself to get out of the house and safety of my nest to make connections. The copper oak leaves are there to remind me that change is good, and working on making connections will bring all sorts of good changes into my life. The world is a much better place when we are helping each other along, cheering, lifting each other up and sharing in our struggles.
Take some time and visit the other jewelry artists who are committed to making a positive change in 2013 and their jewelry designs to inspire that change:
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