Art & Artists - Me & My Friends

Art & Artists - Me & My Friends #20

2010-08-18T22:42:00.001-07:00

I have once again,

in my wanderings,

found another

superb craft. I have

seen a few handmade

yarn sites but, I

personally think

this one is especially

wonderful. This one is on Etsy and from the

looks of the number of sales it's owner

doesn't need my few encouraging words.

All the yarn

on this site

is handmade.

and I have

to say, in the

most beautiful

colors.

Vibrant, rich colors, like I have not seen

before. Some with almost a tie dyed look.

Also, she knits some of the most beautifully

and unusual pieces.

These are some

of the fab knitted

pieces I was

talking about.

I crochet but

have never been

able to catch on

to knitting.

The stitch in this

cape looks so

delicate and the

design is wispy

and soft.

The name of this shop is

"No Two Snowflakes"

http://www.notwosnowflakes.etsy.com/

Swing over to

this great little

shop, if for

nothing else

than a look.

You won't

be wasting your time.

http://www.notwosnowflakes.etsy.com

Also I have been in a Collection on

Artfire. See it on artfire at my site

Stop by and have a look at my site.

http://www.jannadu.artfire.com/

Art & Artists - Me & My Friends #19

2010-08-16T13:48:00.001-07:00

Look what I found, whileskimming through the

directory on LinkReferal!

These adorable pieces of button

jewelry. Really, who would ever

have thought of something so simple? Not

me but, they are soo cute. How

great is it

to have a never ending number

of fun and terrific crafts to look at

and purchase for ourselves. Right

at your fingertips is an entire

world of new products and fab

ideas, just like this one. This first

pair of earrings are so clever and

sweet and as

we look down the line of photos

the more amazing they become.

I am happy to

introduce those of you who

haven't had the pleasure of

seeing Edith and Lulu's button

jewelry at

http://edithandlulu.etsy.com/

to take a peek.

I suggest that all of you check

out this fun site. It is really

unique and fun.

I also suggest that you stop by

my Artfire shop and browse

all the new items listed.

http://jannadu.artfire.com/

Please take the time to

comment and check out the

my facebook page.

http://facebook.com/JannaduPhoenixRising

Art & Artists - Me and My Friends #18

2010-02-17T20:01:00.001-08:00

I have found

another craft

that I have

fallen in love

with and would

like to pass on

to anyone

that's

interested.

I picked it up

pretty easily

so if I can do it

anyone can..

I've been playing around with fabrics and, unfamiliar to me,

techniques, when I came across off-loom weaving.

The first picture is a close up photo of one of my original

pieces of material. You can make a dimensional or flat

piece. You can use your imagination as what you would

like to weave. As you can see I have used beads, yarn,

embroidery threads, fringes, ribbons and more.
I think I just ran out of colors matching what I had

already used.

Here is a picture

of the Clutch I

made using my

new handmade

fabric. The clutch

itself is purple

and lime single

crochet, with felt

lining. It has 2

pouches inside,

one just

for the shoulder

strap.

This is a

crocheted

Purse I

made. I

attached

Brass rings

to hold the

matching

shoulder

strap.

There are 3

rows of

purple ribbon laced through the top 3 rows of the purse

and ties in front. I made a 6 layer lotus flower with a

built-in stamen. This purse is lined in a rust colored lining

material. I love this yarn's colors. They are rust, purple,

amber, and a medium dark green. So colorful! So pretty!

So spacious, and at a great price.

Here is the

first attempt

at felting. I

went out to

a second

hand shop

angora sweater.

After I felted,

it was really

beautiful but,

it was also

half the

original size.

I had alot of

fun designing

the bag after

felting was completed. This one is called The Flower Garden.

There are crocheted flowers, ribbon flowers felted flowers,

layered flowers, felted leaves, crocheted leaves and yarn

stems, beaded stamens, etc. Gosh, did I have fun with one. I

even got to color all the felted flowers and leaves.

I hope everyone that reads my blog really enjoys my new

ventures and will leave a comment. I love reading them.

http://jannadu.artfire.com/

http://Jannadu.etsy.com
http://jannadusblog.blogspot.com
http://phoenixrisingglassart.com

Art & Artists - Me & my Friends #16

2009-10-19T16:33:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the World

of Sylvia Kubilus-Elam

Sylvia has been

beadweaving since

1992. She is also a

teacher of the craft.

Her work has been

featured in 2 published

beading books, one being

The Illustrated Bead Bible.

I found Sylvia while

playing around in

Artfire. I think that

her work is stunning.

A few years ago she

taught herself to

Bead Crochet and

Knit Crochet which

are exampled here.

She and another share a shop on Artfire.

Beadacious1221 is her shop's name and you will

love her unique and earthy style.

I have truly

enjoyed looking

at and writing

about sylvia's

beautiful

jewelry. She is

a true artist.

http://jannadu.artfire.com/

http://Jannadu.etsy.com
http://jannadusblog.blogspot.com

Art & Artists - Me & My Friends #15

2009-10-16T16:55:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the Mystical Treasures

of Willow Walker Designs

I found this artist

while using Plurk.

I visited her Artfire

Shop and was so

impressed with

her glass and wire

work I just

couldn't resist

sharing with everyone.

Her work,

as you

can see,

is unique,

fanciful,

bright &

colorful.

If you are

familier

with me,

you know how much I LOVE color.

She started glass work at 8 years of age.

She is a second generation glass artist and

teacher. She is a mother of 2 and lives in

Oregon. Willow Walker's jewelry is mdae

of beautifully wired dichroic glass art.

Take a good

look at these

4 samples.

Her wire

wrapping

is very

intricate.

You can find her on Artfire.com

under WillowWalkerDesigns.

Check her site out and enjoy!

Art & Artists - Me & My Friends #14

2009-10-01T02:09:00.000-07:00

Another New Medium to Share

Well, I have made it back

to my blog. I've been away

for some time. I have another

new medium that I've

been playing with.

I have always loved to

crochet and now there

are so many fun yarns

out there to pick from.

Take this neck warmer

for example, I was able

to mix-n-match several

different yarns.

Or this skinny scarf.

I used three different

colors of the same

fancy yarn. Though,

the yarn is very thin,

I doubled up to thicken

up the stitches.

I have three or so more in the works.

I'll put them up on Artfire shop asap.

You can find the items shown above

in my Artfire studio. My shop designs

and creations are for the Rubenesque

Woman. I believe that whatever shape

a woman is deserving of beautiful

jewelry that looks great and fits

properly, luscious and great fitting

outer wear and dazzling accessories.

http://jannadu.etsy.com/

http://jannadu.artfire.com/
http://jannadusblog.blogspot.com
http://phoenixrisingglassart.com

Art & Artists - Me & My Friends #13

2009-07-08T09:27:00.000-07:00

I have a follower

of my blog that I

didn't recognize.

Ohhh, another

shop to browse.

Yay!

When I got to looking at the jewelry

I began to drool. What lovely symmetry

it had and an unusual balance.

As I was observing

the color combos

the pieces began

to look very

romantic and

quite pretty.

I just had to tell

the world about the beautiful bracelets.

She does her own

lampwork and as

you can see she is

quite good. The

bracelets are big

and chunky. Just

my style.

Example after

example she is

consistent. One

nicer than the

next. But "Who

is She. I have to

admit that I

personally don't know much.

Her profile was was very short.

I know she lives in Lake Havasu,

AZ, (my home state),that her

Birthday is on June 13th, Happy

Belated Birthday, and her name,

Pam.

The name of

her shop is

Klassy Joolz.

I hope all

who read this

will go on over

and give her a

look see. Her URL is

http://klassyjoolz.etsy.com

From a 1 to 10 I give her an 8. She's

worth it.

http://1000markets.com/users/phoenixrising_

http://jannadu.artfire.com/

http://jannadu.etsy.com/
http://jannadusblog.blogspot.com
http://phoenixrisingglassart.com

2009-06-20T00:26:00.000-07:00

http://1000markets.com/users/PhoenixRising_
http://jannadu.artfire.com/
http://jannadu.etsy.com/
http://jannadusblog.blogspot.com/
http://phoenixrisingglassart.com/

Art & Artists - Me & My Friends #12

2009-05-15T00:28:00.001-07:00

Hi All;
I have not written
on my blog in so
long, I have the
need to blog!

I have been
playing with a
new medium.
What fun!!!!
These are a few
samples of my
work.

I am using a
stainless steel
blank with a
built in bail

You will see these
all over the
Internet. Most of
them are wooden
scrabble blocks,
with either paper
or fabric on them,
then some kind of
sealer to keep it
clean or just
shine. There are
several on the
market.

I have been
using Enamels
with a glossy
top coat. This
is an easy craft
to learn but,
it takes quite a
long time to
cure. After
you paint your
first layer it
needs to cure
over night. so
depending on
how many
layers it takes
you to finish
your design
plus the 3
glossy top coats
which also needs
to be cured over
night it could
take a few days.
So, I had 4 or 5
going at the same
time.

To me, the
abstracts are
more difficult to
do because they
really need
planning. The
flowers, fish
and tree were
much simpler. I
already knew
everything about
flowers, fish &
trees.

Well, I hope you
found this craft
something you
would enjoy
doing yourself
and really have
fun.

"Red Tulip"

"Aliens"

"sun flower"

"spots & swirls"

"A Rainy Day"

"Coi Pond"

http://www.1000markets.com/users/phoenixrising_

http://jannadu.artfire.com/

http://jannadu.etsy.com/

http://phoenixrisingglassart.com/

http://jannadu.blogspot.com/

Art & Artists - Me & my Friends #11

2009-03-16T15:41:00.000-07:00

Today I would like to introduce Elayne, who is one-half of ChezChani on Etsy.

She is a member of eSMArts on

Etsy also. I am featuring her today to

let everyone who reads my blog know

what a great gal she is and a fantastic

bead weaver. Originally from Montreal

she and her Mother have lived several

years in Las Vegas. Mom is the other

half of ChezChani but we will just talk

about Elayne for now. She does

bead weaving. Very beautiful & unique

items of jewelry. I have put up a few

pictures for you to enjoy. She also

weaves the prettiest of beaded rings.

I personally believe that they are her

best items, but that is just me. Her

necklaces are to drool for and of course

the bracelets, they are very pretty too.

She makes matching bracelet & earrings

to look like the suits on playing cards,

appropriate I thought, her living in

Las Vegas. You can find her on Etsy.com

http://jannadu.artfire.com/

http://yinia.jannadu.com/

http://jannadu.facebook.com/

http://jannadu.blogspot.com/

http://jannadu.etsy.com/

http://myspace.com/phoenixrisingglassart

http://phoenixrisingglassart.com/

Art & Artists - Me & my Friends #10

2009-03-13T21:14:00.000-07:00

Today I would like to talk to you about Victorian jewelry.

This piece is one of the new styles, at least for me. I love the romantic softness of filigree. Also, the choices of dangles and the number of them. Then the many different color combinations of stones for each piece.

There seems to be so much more that you can do creatively with this type of jewelry. At first you just

look at all the many parts and pieces and wonder

what the heck do I do with this junk, but pretty soon the smoke clears and your brain starts getting the

juices flowing. Picture 2 is another example of just how beautiful and romantic this style of jewelry can

be. Look how many pieces is in this item.

Another example of what you can do with this style. I made the cabochons myself. The rest are crystals 4mm

bead dangles.

The next item I will show you is in three pictures

because I wanted to get really close to it so you could

see what I was included in this one. This one on the

right is a fire opal CZ and in the center of the bottom part is a Swarovski button.

I hope I have gotten some of you all excited about Victorian jewelry. I know that I have learned to love it myself. All the pieces you see here are available at my Etsy shop at

http://jannadu.etsy.com/ or at http://jannadu.artfire.com/

http://jannadu.etsy.com/
http://jannadusblog.blogspot.com
http://phoenixrisingglassart.com

Art & Artists - Me & My Friends #9

2009-02-13T17:16:00.000-08:00

I'd like to show you a few new pieces of my Large & Lovely line of jewelry.
I'm really trying to stretch my skills. I've had a great time and am still
growing. Very soon I'll be uploading my new embroidery beaded
bracelets, but for now here are my newest attempts.

I personally love this one.

The colors, I like bright and

sparkly. The beadweaving

style is a very old Dutch

Spiral design. I added loads

of drop beads on both ends

and on the end of the chain.

By the way the chain makes

the bracelet adjustable

to about any size needed.

The next one I'm showing is a

spring coloredverigated furry

yarn heart. The heart is covered

with multi-colored glass leaves

between shiny pale pink

rondelles. There are three

strands of long length, each

were crocheted seperately then

all three on one side were

braided to the very end.

Then leaves were added at the

end to dangle. Imagine wearing

this necklace with a sweet looking

sundress, or what ever you like.

The last item of today is a set. A wire wrapped bracelet with two sizes and oodles of fresh water pearl drops on the front of the bracelet and on the back ends of the band. The matching earrings also are just lavishly dripping pearls. This set looks great with dress jeans or a sundress or even a semi-formal. You deside.

You will find many more lovely items for both the Large & Lovely and the Medium and Small wrist sizes at my shop. http://jannadu.etsy.com/

Art & Artists - Me & My Friends #8

2009-02-13T16:52:00.000-08:00

Today on my blog I'd like to spotlight another member of my Etsy Team.
Her Name is AnnaLee Husband & she lives in Toronto, Canada. She is an exceptionally brilliant jewelery designer who takes delite in making lasting and timeless jewelry with genuine stones and a large variety of metals. It isn't difficult to tell a piece of her jewelry, she really has her brand etablished.

She has three shops but, today we'll only be
talking about her Sassy D Lites Shop that is
full of lots of beautiful pieces of jewelry.
They stand alone. Just look at them, and you
want to go out and buy a new outfit to match.

She makes really great Men's Jewelry.
Beautiful and masculine. Here is just one
example of her good taste in men's jewelry.

She has ingredible color combo selection. Unusual looking to me, just because I wouldn't have thought of using all the different colored wires and real stones.

Don't forget to stop by our eSMArts Team Shop.
http://esmarts.etsy.com/ where all the monies received is given to a charitable cause and all the items in the shop are donated by the team.

You can find AnnaLee on Etsy at http://sassydlite.etsy.com/ or read more about her at her blog http://sassydliteblogspot.com/

Art & Artists - Me & My Friends #7

2009-02-04T10:49:00.000-08:00

Do you realize that it's February already! Well things just creep up on me usually and I am late. It wasn't always like that. I was the one who always wanted to have a party - for birthdays, all the holidays, including Valentines day. I'd get everyone committed to be there (where ever) and what they wanted to bring, or what kind of party they wanted to have. You know, picnic out of town, backyard bar-b-que, a night out at the clubs for dancing, just a nice dinner party at who ever is turn it was house or what ever. Some family and some, a mixture of friends and family.

Valentines Day is a beautiful way to show the one you love (or like, guess it depends on your age, or does it?) how much you appreciate, care for, are comfortable with after all those years you have spent together.

I've been married 21 years, and we are just getting comfortable enough that we don't have to have the other's attention all the time. Gosh, was he difficult to get trained. LOL LOL

Seriously though, he isn't very romantic but all I have to do is ask for something and he gets it for me. I had to break through the "NO" period he went through but I made it. WHOOHOO I'm sure all you wives out there have been through or maybe still going through that time. Don't worry. This too will pass. hehehe

The stores are full of cards appropriate for this great holiday. If you are buying for him or her buy Handmade. The products are made better and most are one of a kind. Jewelry is the way to a women's heart. There is plenty of handmade jewelry out there on the net. I even have a store that caters to the Large and Lovely women. Feel free to leave comments or subscribe to my blog.

You can find my shop at http://www.jannadu.etsy.com/ Thanks for dropping by and return as often as you'd like and check into my shop "Phoenix Rising Glass Art" for my weekly newly uploaded jewelry pieces.

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Art & Artists - Me & My Friends #6

2009-01-29T05:54:00.000-08:00

Hello Everyone;

Today I am Showcasing an artist whom I've met through my Etsy Team, eSMArts group. Her name is Wilma Travis and she makes beautiful glass beads. Wilma lives in Crystal, Minnesota.
She is a mother of three, 2 boys and 1 girl.

Wilma starting her crafting in High School, where she made all her own clothing. All that sewing sure came in handy when she had her children. Once they were too grown up to have Mom making their clothes, Wilma branched out and made heavy flannel Western Style shirts which were quite popular. Wilma has made alterations to Wedding Dresses and everything in between. Kudos Wilma!

Next Wilma tried her hand in Ceramics. She really enjoyed doing Ceramics but, started branching out. She was introduced to a friends Mother, who was making porcelain dolls. Wilma was on her way to another addition to her long list of skills. Wilma bought a kiln and made porcelain dolls and the clothing they wore. Wow, lucky dolls.

While, one day Wilma was mall shopping, she slipped into a stained glass shop just to look around and quickly fell in love. Wilma got so good, she was selling from big panels to sun catchers and Christmas tree ornaments. Wilma is a woman of many creative interests and talents.

Wilma stumbled upon Lampworking by accident while researching bead making. Once again she was on fire for another craft and she does make the most beautiful beads. Wilma is quite the Artist.

In Wilma's own words "It's difficult to describe just how much joy I receive from a blob of melted glass that turns into a beautiful bead". I can relate to her words. I'll bet most artists can. That is what a great artist is and Wilma certainly is one.

Wilma gets her inspirations from just looking at her glass rods and of course, nature and it's stunning colors also guide her. With so many beads around, Wilma has branched out even more, designing jewelry. How wouldn't want some beautiful jewelry for themselves.

You can find Wilma Travis at
http://www.wilmas-whimseys.com/
http://www.whimseys.etsy.com/
www.wilmaswhimseys.blogspot.com/

Art & Artists - Me & My Friends #5

2009-01-27T16:11:00.001-08:00

Art & Artists - Me & My Friends #4

2009-01-07T19:49:00.000-08:00

The Etsy group I belong to has a shop open where all moneys earned from sells are all donated to a charity. In this time in our world, we don't realize all the people & little children, who haven't the very essentials of life. Those things that we count on & yes, take for granite.

This shop may never feed all the hungry, or put a roof over all the homeless, but we all in in eSMArtsteam feel the same. Whether you buy from us or are already doing your part, keep all those less fortunate in your thoughts & prayers.

Now, for the reason I'm writing tonite. There is a gorgeous pair of wire wrapped earrings in the shop. They are made of a heavy black wire & briolettes, chandalier style. Here's the URL
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing-php?listing.id=17873404

They were made by Anna Lee Husband. She is quite a designer, so jump over and take a look.
There are many other great items to look at & many old artists.
That's it for tonite.
Warmest Regards
Jannadu

Art & Artists - Me & My Friends #3

2009-01-06T19:29:00.000-08:00

Did you know that January is "The Love Yourself Month". That's Right Love Yourself. I don't know about you but, I am very happy to hear this.

It's about time we take better care of ourselves. There never seems to be enough time for ourselves. After the kids, hubby, Mom & Dad, & everyone else wanting a piece of our time there really is'nt any time left for US.

Like a drive someplace by yourself. Or, buying that special piece of jewelry you've been eyeing online. Or my personal favorite, a long hot bubble bath.

What ever your pleasure, do, pamper yourself all month long. I know I will.

Warmest Regards,

Jannadu http://www.Jannadu.etsy.com

Art & Artists - Me & My Friends #2

2008-11-16T18:38:00.000-08:00

I would like to tell everyone about my line of

Rubenesque Jewelry. I think every women, whatever size, should be able to find beautiful jewelry that fits like it was made for her. Not have

to wear a tight bracelet and be miserable, or even worse, do without all together. This to me

who loves jewelry and would feel naked without any, is unacceptable.

Because of a need myself I am using my artistic abilities to satisfy the need

for those women.

Come on over to my Etsy shop, Phoenix Rising Glass Art and check everything out and don't forget to stop by the eSMArts Team Shop. Remember, they

are contributing all the money that is made there to a charity.

Phoenix Rising Glass Art http://jannadu.etsy.com/

eSMArts Team Shop http://esmarts.etsy.com/

Art & Artists - Me & My Friends #1

2008-11-15T10:18:00.000-08:00

Saturday, November 15, 2008
New info for the Holidays
I have some new info today. First, the Etsy Team I belong to has opened a shop where all the proceeds go to a charity. Someone in real need during these hard times we're in.
If you are looking for handmade gifts, beautiful items made by some of the best artisans around, then I'm sure you will find something to your liking. Our group is proud to have a quite good Oil Painter, many Jewelry Designers, I myself Design Jewelry for the Larger Woman, Quilters, Craft Suppliers, you name it and I'll bet we have it. Remember, this shop is for a good cause, so come on over and shop and e-mail all your friends too. You can find us at http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vZXNtYXJ0cy5ldHN5LmNvbQ==
Thanks for popping in and we'll see you there!
Jannadu http://jannadu.etsy.com/