Bookmarks etc.

A few other things I have not featured before.... Bookmarks and cell phone charms and a bracelet or two.

Update

For those who have been looking in the photo albums at the jewelry, I have now added prices and descriptions to the pieces and also marked any that are sold.
Please contact me by email if you are wanting a piece. I also have silver chains and chokers available for the pendants. Some do have matching earrings which I have not taken any photos of yet.

More bracelets...

These bracelets are each made with 2 large tubular Thai silver beads and embellished with Bali silver beads, Swarovski crystals and one handmade lampwork bead by me. $85.oo. Click for a closer look and then use the back arrow to return to the page.

A peek at some of the new stuff....

Getting ready for next week. This is a sample of some of the new pieces I will have for sale. More pictures in Photo Album 2. I will add prices and descriptions soon. Click on the picture for a closer look and then use your 'back' arrow at the top of your browser to return to the main page.

A Big Event!

I have a booth at a new show called Pizzazz! It is November 28, 29, 30 at the Hanger on Kingsway. Friday is 5pm-9pm, Saturday & Sunday are 10am-6pm. There will be over 70 vendors offering holiday gift shopping. An alternative to mass produced products from the mall! There will be something for everyone: children's and baby gear, fine art, home decor, jewellery and other teriffic crafts. Admission is $3, bring a donation to the food bank and get $1 off your admission.

Fountains of Bellagio - Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini

Just got back from Vegas and I have to say, my favourite thing to do is to watch the beautiful water show in front of the hotel. The trip is not complete without having spent an hour or two watching the fountains. If you have been to Vegas and haven't seen it you are missing an amazing spectacle. The first time I saw it, it made me want to weep, but then they played Celine Dion and that ended it for me. Ha ha! Really, even watching the choreography to 'My Heart Will go on' and listening to her was kinda moving. Enjoy!

More Pendants and some semi-precious stones. Yum!

Click on the pictures for a closer look and then use the back button to return to this page.

The braclet above, is made of irresitably chunky amethyst and tiny peridot gemstone beads. The chain and clasp are sterling silver (of course!). This one is soooo extravagent on, very fringey look with layers of colour. It reminds me of Hawaiian hula skirt on my wrist (if hula skirts were made out of rocks ;-). Price $180. Matching earrings available.

Long Necklaces & Stuff

have been busy trying to get a lot of new things ready for the Fall sale. Here are some long necklaces (ranging from 22"-38") on beautiful sterling silver chain. Prices are between $90-$160.

The first 2 pictured are made up of Thai Silver beads, fresh water pearls and Swarovski Crystals, with a handmade lampwork bead focal.

The necklace below is made of Turquoise nugget beads (gemstone quality), the chain and components are sterling silver, the leaf is a carob leaf from the "Holy Land". What can't you find on the internet! It has been electroplated using silver. Kinda cool, eh? The circular silver component was made by me. Price $90. Matching earrings available in 2 styles!

New pendants

Some new Pendants. Priced between $55-$75.

A couple of braclets. These are $145. Made with hand pulled glass cane and finished with handmade beaded tassel.

October Sale

It's time for another sale event! The Aurora Borealis Fireflies are at it again. We have all been busy making lovely new things for fall. Join us October 25, 2008 at the Strathcona Community League Hall, 10139 - 87 Avenue, Edmonton from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. One day only. Lots of ideas for Christmas gifts to indulge your friends and family (and you!) who love a little bling in their life!

If you visited us last year, you know how much there was to see. We have rearranged things a little this time to ensure you enjoy your shopping experience. We accept cash, Visa, Mastercard, Amex.

Class with Lisa St. Martin

Lisa St. Martin specializes in sparkle! It was so much fun learning new ways of incorporating dichro, silver, copper and even copper dish scubbies. Lisa is always thinking about different ways to work with metals. We fumed with gold and apparently I have to practice this since none of my beads got anything more then a pink hue. This is good, but I wanted to see the golden glow.

These pictured above are made by Lisa. Check out the sparkle on the right! This bead was subdued compared to some others she had that were over the top dripping dichro. Too much fun! I absolutely love the Carribean blue hue of the sculptured vessel on the left.

These are the beads I made. Hmmm, gotta get a little more sparkle and wow going. I was really pleased with my beads and now want to play with all of the dichro I bought. Yikes!

Class with Michael Barley

The first picture are beads that I made in the class.... Okay, it is a little stressful and remember Rome was not built in a day. Must practice.

The following are some beads made by Michael. The one on the choker I bought and the 2nd one aquired by luck. Michael raffles all his demo beads at the end of class. I'm so lucky to have won the Leaf bead!

Here is Michael actually making the Leaf Bead I won.

This was the beginning of 2 weekends of intense classes with bead makers of renown and unique style.

Michael Barley from Port Townsend was in Edmonton for 6 days of classes. Wow! 2 days per session, 10 students each session. He must have been exhausted by end of day 6 and happy to be on his way home. Michael, we were so blown away by your generousity in sharing so many of your techniques and ideas. Thank you thank you thank you!

Cuteoverload

This made me think of a Ingmar Bergman film if he made 'films' about cats.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0M7ibPk37_U

Enjoy!

New stuff!

Here are a few pictures of different pieces. I will post the rest in Album 2 with prices and info.

Spring Sale!

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How secure is your package?

This is a box containing items I ordered and intended to give as Christmas gifts. It took over 30 days to receive from the supplier through no fault of the post. I placed my order November 28 online and was informed that it had been shipped December 4. I received it on January 3. See how well the box is sealed? I am actually missing an item from my order and presume it slipped out of the opening. I don't think I'm wrong about that.

I have still NOT received any reply to numerous messages I left on the 1-800 of the supplier. I had to leave messages due to 'high volume of calls' they were receiving. Their message said my call would be responded to in 48 hours. I have complained to their 'parent' company and to the Better Business Bureau. But still, I have not heard from the supplier. I'll give you a hint as to who it is... of the few actual Canadian TV broadcasters, this one has the letters __ B C. (I don't want to say the name and get in some kinda trouble. Oww, I'd be so scared! NOT!) I'm thinking of calling a troubleshooter at either CTV or Global. Ha ha!!