Meet me at the faire.....

                                                  Little Egypt~Chicago World Faire 1893

For those of you who live in or near the South Bay (Torrance,CA) this is an open invitation to visit me this SUNDAY  NOVEMBER 22 at the Torrance Antique Street Faire.  If you want to share the space with me please email robin@powerline6.com.   It's 18x19 for $45.  We can split the cost in half or by a 1/3 if you don't have much.  I will be selling lots of old and new stuff, including my jewelry and frozen charlottes, merchandise and clothing from the store we closed down, computer equipment, printers, kitchen stuff, some furniture, bike, craft supplies, bags of old jewelry,  paper, ephemera, lots of other things.  Address:

1317 Sartori Ave
Torrance CA  9050
310-328-6107
Web link:  torranceantiquefaire.com
hours:  8a-3p rain or shine

I will be in the WELLS FARGO PARKING LOT ON MARCELINA AVE.   Set up 6am

Grateful

Today is Sunday.  I relaxed. I leisurely caught up on some email stuff and proposals, visited some blogs and left thoughtful posts, spent time just "being" here in my home with my family, not doing anything with a purpose.   I intended to clean up , and I did, but it wasn't as much as I'd like.  I guess the dust can wait.  As I was shooting pictures of some of my new treasure necklaces I was thinking about what I would write on this post.  I was also thinking about how diverse  blogs are in general.  Have you ever clicked  "next blog" on your dashboard?  It's located (usually) on the top of your blog.  Try it...you never know what or who you might run into.  And for the blogs where you leave a post but never hear a reply....what's up with that?  I understand that I can't always expect a reply from all blogs but after having left a couple comments over a few months and still nothing....It only takes two seconds to leave a comment and it means so much.  Hopefully I'm not the only one out there that has this happen.  But then there are the loyal bloggers who leave comments all the time and I love them for it!   There are blogs that read like a good novel and suck you in with their story telling, deep thoughts and profound vocabulary.  After I visit those blogs my blog seems so shallow but then I get over it.  I know I'm not shallow, just a little private about my thoughts.  And between me and you I very rarely read the whole post on those blogs.  Mostly because of lack of time.    I'm very public with visuals and that's more what I look for in other blogs and strive for in mine.  Letting you see what I have made makes me and all the other creative types who share their work vulnerable in other ways but I'm willing to take the risk.  I recently found a food blog and loved it!  Never thought I'd say that.  Check it out:thepioneerwoman.com

I am grateful and make it my intention to say so everyday.  One of the many things I am grateful for are the students that come to my classes and the establishments that let me teach.   I had a great class yesterday at Piecemakers.  Here are some fuzzy pictures of the students.  Let's see there was Dana, Irene (she owns the Garden of Beadin' store), Andrea all from the Upland area and on the left  Stephanie, her mom Janae, Carol and Liz (from San Diego area).  Great students and talented in their own right.  Thanks to you all!

These pictures of my new necklace creations were fun to make and the photos I took were experiments with lighting and effects.  One of them relates to the pile "o" pink post below.  I like the way it came out.  For those of you who make dolls you might relate to the next few sentences.  I generally start projects with a theme or color scheme in mind and usually it takes on a life of its own from there.  This is really true with the treasure necklaces and the altered art bottles.... a life of their own I mean.  That's why I bring up doll making.....and you doll makers  know what I'm talking about.....or should I say what "their" talking about.   That voice and personality  that takes over your project and channels life into it.  That's all I'm saying....zipping my mouth and throwing out the key now!       Check out my Etsy tonight or tomarrow.   They'll be for sale.

Pilo "o' Pink

I like to have piles everywhere to create.   Or small boxes of piles with themes.  It helps me visually.   This is the "pink M.Antoinette pile" and it has grown over the last few months.  I knew I wanted to make a "treasure necklace" with M.Antoinette so I soldered lots of charms to add to my pink pile,  all with her in mind.     I also have other piles waiting to be formed into something but this one took precidence.   A really fuffy earing that I found at the flea market was perfect for the M.Antoinette shrine.  I finished the little shrine and have added it to a necklace full of bling.  Will show tomarrow!

Treasure Necklace & soldered glass charms

Again I will be teaching this popular class in two locations this month:

Nov. 14 Piecemakers Costa Mesa, Ca. 10-4p
Nov.22 HandmadeGalleries, Sherman Oaks CA 10-5p

The class at Piecemakers is almost full so call ASAP if you want to attend 714- 641-3112.  The class in Sherman Oaks is a new venue for me and hopefully sign ups will go well so I can teach there again.   Call 818-382-3444.   For materials list please email me.

Rose Bowl

Hi!  Stampington publications has a magazine called "Somerset Life" and they decided to publicly announce a meeting at the Rose Bowl flea market in Pasadena,CA for an article on flea marketing.  The call was announced on 4 blogs of the superstars of the publication: Amy Hanna,Pam Garrison, Jenny Doh and Heather Bullard.    Everyone was invited and we all got goodies bags for coming and prizes were awarded for the best tote, best cart and person who came the farthest!  We walked around for 3 hours and then all met for lunch and showed off our finds.   It was fun and hopefully you'll see me and several other like minded gals in an upcoming issue.  These are some pics along with a box of goodies that Nancy from Gilding the Lily gifted me the last workshop I taught!  I am so lucky.  Stay tuned for a fun chunky charm bracelet incorporating the finds and possibly a workshop on it!

Free blog stuff~

I just found this link for free blog design!  check it out:
http://blogsnsuchbackgrounds.blogspot.com/

THANKS Cassandra!!!

Flickr

This is a test post from , a fancy photo sharing thing.

More mermaid cuff...Halloween pics

Okay so if you missed the mermaid cuff class this past Sunday you can take it this coming Saturday, Nov.7 at Gilding the Lily in Fullerton.  I never double book a class so close together but somehow this one slipped through the cracks.   My class yesterday was great and I think everyone really liked how their cuff came out.  I was VERY pleased with how their cuffs came out.  Just look how beautiful!  Chelsea took the pics...THANKS!   The cuffs belong to: Kim, Riki, Chelsea and Suzette in that order.   It's really a great class for all levels.  I had students who have never taken any jewelry class to accomplished jewelry instructor  Riki Schumacher. 

I had to post the pics of Halloween and some of my crazy family.  My hubbie and one of his brothers dressed as rockers and played the part all night speaking with really bad cockney accents.  My MIL is M.Antoinette/vampira, daughter, her freind and one of my friends.  We always have fun!

mermaid cuff class

Hi, quick post.  I am teaching this cuff class this Sunday, Nov.1 at Piecemakers in Costa Mesa CA.  Call 714-641-3112 to reserve your seat.  It's a fun introduction into organic wire wrapping and abstract design for all levels. Info below:

cost: $50
11a-3p
The siren of the sea beckons you into a world of make believe!  Construct a bracelet cuff with wire, pearls, azure beads and sparkling jewels.    Learn about design and composition as we unravel the divine order of adornment in all its splendor and free form wire work.   Of course if mermaids are not your “thing” by all means select another theme.   The excellent selection that Piecemakers has to offer allows for infinite creativity, so go and select!    Please use the sample in the store as an example.

Materials and resources~  Most supplies can be found at Piecemakers unless otherwise noted:

20 beads, pearls, rhinestones, and some semi-precious stones.     A mix of small ,medium and large beads work well.   Bead sizes range from 2mm-10mm

1 larger size focal bead

1 rhinestone focal piece (must have holes to string wire through)

1 chandelier crystal

1 piece of velvet trim w/rhinestone border no more than 5 inches

1 strip of lace to line the cuff 10 x 4 inches max

A handful of other bits and bobs

Jewelry pliers:
Chain nose, round nose, flat nose and cutters

Fabric scissors

A coven of witches....he,he,he & day 11

These were a commissioned order from Mary Cass of Pink Blossoms Boutique.  Thanks Mary!!  Also, it's day 11 for the gift challenge.....how about this link to an amazing artist:
djpettitt.blogspot.com.   It's a gift to her passed on to you.  I took a class with her at an art retreat a few years back and she is a wonderful teacher, very giving and especially talented.  When you go to her blog make sure you look at all her posts at least on the first page.  You will not be disapointed.   Night, night!