Reiki First Degree & Me

What a crazy year it has been and how fast it has been moving along! Spring is here and I am inspired! I have been working on new clay and jewelry designs and on my Reiki certification. I just completed my Reiki First Degree Certification and the end of May I should be completing my Second Degree.

I am so excited to begin Reiki. As many know, I have been sensitive to the energy of crystals and stones all of my life and enjoy sharing this with others. I have been inspired by the art of Reiki healing for some time now.... this interest inspired my wire wrapped reiki pendant designs a few years ago.

Last week, I completed my first degree certification with Reiki Master, Marilyn Landis. (Thank you Marilyn for sharing your knowledge and experiences). I am excited to begin exploring and sharing Reiki... I will be sure to keep you posted as I progress and grow.

Meet Bead Artist Kerri aka Beadworks by Kerri

Today's featured artist is bead and jewelry artist Kerri, of Beadworks by Kerri. I am so excited to share Kerri with you because I had the pleasure of meeting her and seeing her creations in person! Her jewelry is beautiful and she is amazing!

With years of beading experience, Kerri creates and offers a wide spectrum of beaded jewelry including intricately beaded cabochon settings, loomed earrings, sleek gemstone necklaces, bridal jewelry and more. I admire Kerri's ability to create intricate pieces that are practical, and maintain a casual feel, so you can wear them every day. Her matte beaded settings and pendants are some of my favorites!

In Kerri's words, "I've been a beader for many years. My life long love affair with arts and crafts began when I was a young girl and my grandmother taught me how to crochet. Ever since, I'm always happiest when my hands are creating something."

Be sure to visit Kerri's etsy shop, Beadworks by Kerri. If you're in Pennsylvania, Kerri is currently featuring her work at Gallery 141 in Lancaster and at Olde Factory Arts & Antiques in Hummelstown. She will be at Gallery 141 this Friday evening for First Friday and she volunteers time in the gallery 3 days during the week.

Thank you Kerri for allowing me to share your creations with everyone. I'm so glad I met you and look forward to lunch again and going to the Philadelphia Bead show!

"The Enchantress" Necklace by Barbara Ellis

Today I wanted to share a new design by Barbara Ellis... "The Enchantress" is a mysterious and romantic pendant and necklace. The intricacy and detail in this piece is STUNNING, no detail has been spared!

"The Enchantress" is a combination of peyote, surface bead embroidery, 3 bead edging, & embellishing utilizing 15/0 seed beads, flat flower roundels, pearls, crystals, and a Sculpted Windows Jewelry Heart cabochon. If you are looking for a new project, Barbara's pattern & instructions for "The Enchantress," are available at bead-patterns.com. Be sure to check out all of her new designs, she offers over 70 beading patterns and the list is always growing!

Thank you Barbara for sharing this new design---I am making more heart cabochons as the first batch sold out! Be on the lookout for new ones in the next few days- or contact me if you have a special request!

New Creations by Trudy at Black Crow Jewelry

Trudy of Black Crow Jewelry has been hard at work coming up with lots of new jewelry designs for spring. If you haven't been to her website in awhile, be sure to visit. Her new pieces are amazing! And, she offers a beaded cuff tutorial that is available in English or Dutch.

Thank you Trudy for sending a few pictures and for allowing me to share them. I am always excited to see what some of my face cabs eventually turn into!! These pieces are simply GORGEOUS!!

Sending everyone Easter & Passover blessings...

Just wanted to take a quick minute to send everyone many blessings this Easter & Passover holiday. Hope you had a great weekend.

Lots of new Pieces... where's the listings?

New creations and listings will be on the way soon! I have been busy, busy, busy but not many pieces were listed the last couple of weeks. Sorry, as fast as I finished new pieces is as fast as they were gone. I've also been working on custom orders that are now on their way to their new homes. Thank you to everyone that was patient while I was busy!

I will be getting back to "normal" now.... working on new jewelry and clay. I have a bunch of new toys and ideas I can't wait to try. Spring is here and I'm ready for some warm weather inspired designs!

I thought I would share a handful of pieces I've been working on. Lots of clay, a bunch of wire wrapped earrings, and a few new pendants.