Monthly Archives: March 2012

Clip on Earrings

Posted on March 31, 2012 by charlenesevier

I’ve been adding clip on styles to the shop ever since a young lady begged me to convert a pair for her before Christmas. I really don’t know why I didn’t have them all along. My mother never pierced her … Continue reading →

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Frenemies Necklace

Posted on March 20, 2012 by charlenesevier

I am only kidding by calling this the frenemies necklace because of the jagged edges of the crystal quartz. It would give a fremeny a little jab when she comes in for a fake hug and air kiss, but let’s … Continue reading →

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Tree of Knowledge Pendant

Posted on March 16, 2012 by charlenesevier

There is something about the mixture of resin and old book pages that is irresistible, at least to me. I made the top part of this pendant out of brass sheet with a nickel silver bezel and used resin and tiny … Continue reading →

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Lovelies from France

Posted on March 9, 2012 by charlenesevier

I am a lucky girl. Really lucky. I read a lot of jewelry blogs and one of my favorites is Fanciful Devices. She recently put a forum on her blog for readers to talk to her and one another and … Continue reading →

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Etched Book with Junk on the Spine

Posted on March 7, 2012 by charlenesevier

This is the front cover of the book I made in Jen Crossley’s etched book class at Art and Soul last week. I am madly in love with it. I’ve been a follower of Jen’s blog for some time now … Continue reading →

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Magazine Feature + Beady Links

Posted on March 4, 2012 by charlenesevier

My little birds nest earrings are in this month’s Bead Trends magazine! This is the first time one of my jewelry pieces has been shown in a national magazine. I got brave enough to try submitting something because of encouragement … Continue reading →

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Birthday Gift

Posted on March 3, 2012 by charlenesevier

I made this pendant for my sister Susan’s birthday. I don’t think she reads my blog so the surprise will not be spoiled. I made it from part of a scan of a mortgage coupon book that was my grandparents. … Continue reading →

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Fabric Bundle Beads

Posted on March 1, 2012 by charlenesevier

These just seem right for the piece I am working on. They are made of steel, muslin, and embroidery thread. Here’s how the wire core looks. Seems all innocent in this photo. I tear strips of the muslin; I love … Continue reading →

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