Monthly Archives: November 2008

Bead Palette

Posted on November 30, 2008 by charlenesevier

I am making progress on the leaf jewelry I am designing.  The process of making the leaves has been worked out in copper and I am now transitioning to silver. I want to use beads with the silver leaves and … Continue reading →

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Buy Handmade

Posted on November 26, 2008 by charlenesevier

As someone who makes handcrafted items, I appreciate the time and care that most artisans put into their work.  I enjoy adorning myself and my home with lovely handcrafted items whenever I can. This winter, I really wanted a cowl or … Continue reading →

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Pink Bracelets

Posted on November 25, 2008 by charlenesevier

I made this bracelet and a friend loved it and purchased it.  Then her daughter saw it and started borrowing it.  Then a co-worker saw it and said – “give this to me for Christmas”.  My friend said “no”. She … Continue reading →

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Beads on the Move Again

Posted on November 20, 2008 by charlenesevier

Heading out to Raleigh, NC in a few days and beads will of course be going with me.  I was so excited to finish the shadow box pendant and sketched out ideas for other pieces in the same theme but … Continue reading →

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75 Daffodils

Posted on November 19, 2008 by charlenesevier

We are doing some landscaping and had a plan drawn up for the entire yard.  It will probably take three years to get everything in, but we have started.  One of the first purchases was 75 daffodils.  The ones I … Continue reading →

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Found Objects

Posted on November 16, 2008 by charlenesevier

Found objects, like the green piece of tile in this necklace, are fun to work with and inspire creativity.  This piece was found on a local beach and has a smooth, matte finish much like beach glass.  I created the … Continue reading →

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A Week of Artichokes

Posted on November 15, 2008 by charlenesevier

Tuesday evening we cooked shrimp, artichokes, and red onions on skewers on the grill.  I had never eaten grilled artichokes before and they were delicious.  We cooked enough for a couple of meals.  I can remember being slightly afraid of … Continue reading →

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Tagging & Bagging

Posted on November 14, 2008 by charlenesevier

I am very fortunate to have my jewelry in three stores, all of whom have great people that have treated my very well.  I work very hard to do the same – to select items I feel will appeal to … Continue reading →

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Hammering out the Details

Posted on November 12, 2008 by charlenesevier

If you’ve read my blog, you know that I am exploring and learning to work with metal.  I’ve learned how to solder and am also learning to work with many tools including hammers. I can remember picking up a tool … Continue reading →

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Copper Leaves

Posted on November 11, 2008 by charlenesevier

For quite some time now, I have been fascinated by the  leaf motif.  When I am on the phone and doodle absentmindedly, I usually doodle leaves or scrolls. My doodles have turned to thoughts of jewelry made of metal leaves.  It … Continue reading →

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