Monthly Archives: August 2009

This is Signature

Posted on August 30, 2009 by charlenesevier

One of my clients requested a bit of custom beadwork for a sweater she had just purchased.  She got the sweater from Cache and it is a really unique design.  It originally had a piece of gold-plated chain where you … Continue reading →

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Cool Tools

Posted on August 29, 2009 by charlenesevier

Making jewelry from metal sheet means drafting or sketching the items out on paper first.  Templates can be very helpful in this process.  However, most of the ones I’ve seen are either basic geometric shapes or shapes geared towards office … Continue reading →

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Ruffles and Jewelry – Why Not?

Posted on August 27, 2009 by charlenesevier

This summer I saw a lot of ruffles on women’s clothing, and I’m seeing them again this fall.  I think they’re so pretty and one of my favorites is this shirt from J Crew.  It manages to mix the girliness … Continue reading →

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Seeing Things Differently

Posted on August 25, 2009 by charlenesevier

A really long time ago, there was a period when I made themed pins – school, beach, garden, etc.  I enjoyed it, but then moved on to different styles.  Fast forward to the present and one of the things I … Continue reading →

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Bead Shopping

Posted on August 23, 2009 by charlenesevier

If you’re ever on route 301 in the stretch between Port Royal, VA and La Plata, MD – stop by Terry’s Treasures.  It’s a fabulous bead store  that rivals bead stores in much larger cities.  Terry’s Treasures has everything – … Continue reading →

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Project Runway – Let’s Accessorize

Posted on August 21, 2009 by charlenesevier

I’m a big Project Runway fan and like millions of other viewers was so excited that the series finally was back on the air.  I think what I like about it most is seeing the creative process as the very … Continue reading →

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Powerful. Win.

Posted on August 19, 2009 by charlenesevier

I like a certain mint and it comes in a little tin.  Once the mints are gone, the tins just don’t look like something that should be thrown away – they look useful, they look open to the idea of … Continue reading →

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Key 1139

Posted on August 17, 2009 by charlenesevier

In addition to jars with buttons and coins, I also have a jar with keys.  Why I’ve kept the keys – I really don’t know because I have no idea what they go to.  But, like buttons and coins, keys have … Continue reading →

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Buy Handmade – In San Juan

Posted on August 15, 2009 by charlenesevier

I was in San Juan, Puerto Rico recently.  It is a lovely city and I walked around Old San Juan enjoying a nice summer evening and the vibrancy of life in the city.  I wanted to find a little gift … Continue reading →

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Making Post Earrings

Posted on August 12, 2009 by charlenesevier

I tend to primarily make earrings that use some type of earwire, but once in a while also make post earrings. The pair shown here have textured silver rectangles at the top and faceted kyanite ovals suspended below. The tips … Continue reading →

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