Meet Jewelry Artist Sue Rose ~ a.k.a. Rosebudlia

Today's featured artist is Sue Rose, a.k.a. Rosebudlia. Sue is a jewelry and textile artist in Tunbridge, Kent, United Kingdom. I recently met Sue on etsy, and feel like we've been friends for years. (How could we not bond, she is addicted to cabochons, textiles, and creating jewelry!) Her creations are amazing and inspiring. When Sue sent me a picture of the above Steampunk Lady Necklace she's been working on, I had to share!!

Sue creates and sells her one-of-a-kind jewelry, wearable textile art, tutorials, and hundreds of vintage cabochons via her websites rosebudliacabochons.com and rosebudlia.co.uk. She also shares a wealth of information and works-in-progress on her site too. Be sure to visit her websites, you'll find inspiration and something you can't live without!

In Sue's words, "I have been in the jewellery business for almost 30 years so I know a bit about what's what -lol. My background is art history and art design. I make and sell many varied forms of jewellery and jewellery making requirements. I don't make repeats, (each piece) will always be a unique Rosebudlia creation. I have thousands of cabochons which are my passion."

Thank you Rosebudlia for inspiring me and for allowing me to feature you and your amazing creations. I am in awe of your talent! I never imagined the blue steampunk lady cab would become so beautiful!!!

Ollie's Angels

If you've been wondering where I am or why I trailed off the radar for a bit, I apologize! Our boy Ollie fell ill and needed a stay at the Animal Hospital. Staying up with him and worrying took a toll on all of us this week, including Sallie. We're still not sure what is wrong, but he is showing improvement. They let us take him home tonight, to return tomorrow morning for another round of IV medications. He doesn't do well away from home, so we're his intensive care unit.

He's almost 15, but don't be fooled, he does everything his younger sister does, including walking a couple miles a week. He has overcome so many health scares, falls, and mishaps over the years we joke he has 9 lives... but his one really scared us (and still does until he's back on his feet).

While Ollie was away I did not know what to do with myself. I was so distracted I could not get the brain or hands to do much. I decided to create angels; I haven't created angels in a long time. It took me 3 days to create 9 of them start to finish. When I looked at them today I couldn't help but call them "Ollie's Angels." I really put my heart and a lot of love into these ladies and I hope it shows. Each one is holding a wing full of natural quartz crystals I have infused with Reiki energy. If you're wondering why there's only 8 pictured, angel #9 is hanging over Ollie's bed.

Lots of prayers, love, and Reiki seem to be helping as our boy is home tonight and resting comfortably. Hopefully his progress will continue and he'll be back to his old stubborn dachshund self soon. I miss those grumbles and barks, but we did get some kisses today!

I'll be playing catch up the next several days. If you haven't heard back from me, don't be afraid to send me a reminder. Thanks for all your support and love, it means the world to us!