Monthly Archives: March 2010

Various Stages of “Started”

Posted on March 31, 2010 by charlenesevier

Most of us have tendencies in how we work, ebbs and flows, preferences, routines, needs for more or less order, whatever works for us.  For a long time, I worked in a very linear manner.  I started a piece and … Continue reading →

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Not much jewelry today…

Posted on March 30, 2010 by charlenesevier

I got my taxes done and that was just about it.  I have a fairly simple life.  I work, I pay what they say I owe.  Nothing more complex than that.  But still, it takes time, precious time, to file … Continue reading →

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Making Coins

Posted on March 29, 2010 by charlenesevier

I’m designing a necklace and I wanted to hang five silver coins along the front of the necklace.  I use actual coins quite a bit, but for this necklace I wanted to make the coins.  I wanted coins that looked … Continue reading →

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Flower Pins

Posted on March 27, 2010 by charlenesevier

Flowers are everywhere this spring – pins, necklaces, earrings, and on clothing.  And why not, flowers are just plain pretty.  But, just because you’re wearing a flower pin like this one, doesn’t mean you can’t wear other pieces of jewelry. … Continue reading →

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From Nora

Posted on March 24, 2010 by charlenesevier

My dear friend Val visited recently – we talked and laughed into the night.  She brought this pendant with her and asked if I would design a necklace for it.  It was a from the jewelry collection of her friend … Continue reading →

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Mini Vacation

Posted on March 22, 2010 by charlenesevier

I spent the weekend in Virginia Beach, VA enjoying a wonderful and much-needed mini vacation.  I didn’t take any beads, but did take my laptop, some wire, and a few hand tools.  How wonderful it was to wake up on … Continue reading →

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Ready for Spring

Posted on March 20, 2010 by charlenesevier

It has been such a harsh winter for so many of us – record snowfalls and cold, cold winds.  So, when Artbeads asked me to write about something with spring in mind, I was all too happy to do so. … Continue reading →

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Metal, Collage, Button

Posted on March 17, 2010 by charlenesevier

This piece started with the button in the lower right-hand corner.  It’s cream with black and copper paint swirled around on it.  My painter friend selected the button and added the painted embellishment.  She then passed it onto another friend … Continue reading →

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Mosaic Pendant

Posted on March 15, 2010 by charlenesevier

I have always loved mosaic jewelry and received my first piece of mosaic jewelry – a pair of hear earrings – from my Aunt Margaret when I was a teenager.  I still have them – they also have little flowers … Continue reading →

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Telsum Pendant Necklace

Posted on March 13, 2010 by charlenesevier

The little metal pendant I used in this necklace is a Telsum Pendant from Ethiopia.  I think it is just adorable with its little bumps and beaded edges.  When I went to design the necklace, I wanted a color palette … Continue reading →

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