Showing posts with label Custom Work. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Custom Work. Show all posts
Saturday, January 11, 2014
YazBerry Jewelry Collection: Magpie for Mother Nature
The Magpie for Mother Nature Collection...I can't tell you weather I am naming myself or a design set of jewelry...I gravitate towards semi-precious stones, corals, polished nuts and seeds. In fact I just invested in quite a few more semi-precious stones to design with in the New Year. My semi-precious stone palate now includes Labradorite, Quartz crystal points, Prehnite, Jade, Garnet, Obsidian, Onyx, Serpentine, Peridot and many many more treasures. I finally have found a system I think I like for organizing my jewelry supplies...a little peek; the tiny drawers are filled with semi-precious stones, the larger drawers contain the rest of the loot and the organizer cases mostly house beads and findings:
So far I have focused my efforts on earrings as I enjoy making tiny sculptures to wear. I plan to expand my stone work into necklaces. Here are some of the earrings I have made in the Magpie collection. Some have found happy homes. Many are available on my facebook page or in my Etsy shop. Do you have a favorite semi-precious stone and you are inspired by something I have made and what a custom piece? Let me know, I would be thrilled to work with you to create something special.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
I Don't Believe in Resolutions I Believe in Goals
Believe. I realized I did not make a New Year's Resolution this year. Then I thought about it, and realized rarely do I. Like birthdays, I try not to put to much weight or power in the hands of the changing of the year.
I do however believe in goals and to do lists. I'm a bit of a to do list junkie. They live on post its on my desk, on my dashboard in the car, slipped into my cell phone, stuck to the kitchen cabinet. I keep the Post-It company in business! I like the satisfaction of checking off completed items, crumpling up the list and throwing it in the recycling bin!
My goals this year are both business and personal. Once I complete my January goals, which have been looming since November and before actually, I can begin on my 2010 goals. I have actually already begun my personal goal.
Did you ever notice people get fat when they find someone they love and live with them? Well it's true and my waist line can attest to that. Both of our waistlines can (sorry Steve :) ). Accordingly, it is of absolute necessity that I shed 15-20 pounds and keep it off. 3 lbs lost, 12-17 to go. I've already begun eating better. We invested in a juicer and we LOVE it! Best $33 ever spent...we got the cheap one at Target. Works great and easy to clean! Try 1/2 beet, 1 celery stick and 1 apple! C'est magnifique!!!
My January goals are all custom work people have asked me to do. I've been working on a huge custom order for several months: 10 quilted tablecloths! My musician friend brought back some lovely woven dish towels from Sweden which she wanted as focals in these table cloths. She has some enormous 9'x4' tables! 1.75 done, 8.25 to go. Once I complete this, my dad has a 2 year old request for me to finish making him a winter cap (think the tweed cabby style) and my mom has a slightly more recent request for a dresser sash made from some of my antique kimono obis.
Lofty goals, but that keeps me on task.
My YazBerry goal for 2010 is to make and list for sale one new item each day. I understand some complex handmade items may take more than one day, but I prefer to set a goal slightly unattainable because sometimes you can surprise yourself and actually reach it!
I've been collecting new materials and supplies for the last few months and have a ton of new ideas I can't wait to work on! I'm very excited and looking forward to completing my January goals.
I do however believe in goals and to do lists. I'm a bit of a to do list junkie. They live on post its on my desk, on my dashboard in the car, slipped into my cell phone, stuck to the kitchen cabinet. I keep the Post-It company in business! I like the satisfaction of checking off completed items, crumpling up the list and throwing it in the recycling bin!
My goals this year are both business and personal. Once I complete my January goals, which have been looming since November and before actually, I can begin on my 2010 goals. I have actually already begun my personal goal.
Did you ever notice people get fat when they find someone they love and live with them? Well it's true and my waist line can attest to that. Both of our waistlines can (sorry Steve :) ). Accordingly, it is of absolute necessity that I shed 15-20 pounds and keep it off. 3 lbs lost, 12-17 to go. I've already begun eating better. We invested in a juicer and we LOVE it! Best $33 ever spent...we got the cheap one at Target. Works great and easy to clean! Try 1/2 beet, 1 celery stick and 1 apple! C'est magnifique!!!
My January goals are all custom work people have asked me to do. I've been working on a huge custom order for several months: 10 quilted tablecloths! My musician friend brought back some lovely woven dish towels from Sweden which she wanted as focals in these table cloths. She has some enormous 9'x4' tables! 1.75 done, 8.25 to go. Once I complete this, my dad has a 2 year old request for me to finish making him a winter cap (think the tweed cabby style) and my mom has a slightly more recent request for a dresser sash made from some of my antique kimono obis.
Lofty goals, but that keeps me on task.
My YazBerry goal for 2010 is to make and list for sale one new item each day. I understand some complex handmade items may take more than one day, but I prefer to set a goal slightly unattainable because sometimes you can surprise yourself and actually reach it!
I've been collecting new materials and supplies for the last few months and have a ton of new ideas I can't wait to work on! I'm very excited and looking forward to completing my January goals.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Art & Fashion Sale with Artist Doria Grace Huge Success!
Artist Doria Grace recently relocated to Florida to increase her access to vitamin D. But, before she left, YazBerry was fortunate to collaborate with her on an art and fashion sale!
Highlights from the sale are below:
For all of you Facebook fiends (addicts) out there be sure to become a fan of Doria Grace: CLICK HERE (be sure you are logged in before you click) so you can see her latest art!
And, if you haven't become a fan of YazBerry Fashion yet on Facebook, be sure to do so while you're at it: CLICK HERE (be sure you are logged in before you click) . You'll be able to see my design portfolio, never before seen pictures from Skidmore College Fashion shows and my custom work portfolios.
Highlights from the sale are below:
For all of you Facebook fiends (addicts) out there be sure to become a fan of Doria Grace: CLICK HERE (be sure you are logged in before you click) so you can see her latest art! And, if you haven't become a fan of YazBerry Fashion yet on Facebook, be sure to do so while you're at it: CLICK HERE (be sure you are logged in before you click) . You'll be able to see my design portfolio, never before seen pictures from Skidmore College Fashion shows and my custom work portfolios.
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