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Great Blue Dome - Wonderful Handmade Wednesday on Indiemade
My husband, Seamus (our sweet, goofus Moose of a dog) and I are fortunate to live in the Desert Southwest, a part of the country where the sky is immense and an ever changing blue most of the year. In fact, a cloudy day (like today!) is actually a treat! I was gazing out the window in my studio the other day when a Thomas Carlyle quote came to me: "The old cathedrals are good, but the great blue dome that hangs over everything is better." And I have to agree! Even though I love visiting old cathedrals with a sense of wonderment, spirituality and awe - Canterbury Cathedral, Koln Cathedral, Notre Dame, National Cathedral, St, Paul's to name a few - I absolutely revel in the everchanging "great blue dome" that is above my head almost every day. The colors can range from the palest blue to a deep, mystical, velvety blue that occurs 45 minutes or so after the sun has dipped below the horizon and the sunset has faded.
Boho Inspired Handmade Necklaces and Earrings, New from Shadow Dog Designs
Despite being gone quite a bit - and dealing with roofers, AC repairmen and painters once I got back - LOTS of new boho inspired handmade necklaces and earrings have been added into my Indiemade shop. Each are one of a kind; most I could not reproduce exactly even if my life depended on it! Many of the necklaces and earrings below use components from other artist friends in the design. That truly makes the designs unique! If something catches your eye, please click on the live link below the photograph to see more pictures and information. Enjoy!
Go Ahead, Treat Yourself to Handmade! - Wonderful Handmade Wednesday on Indiemade
Summer is slowing drawing to an end and, for many children, school has already started. Summer has probably been a whirlwind of activities, traveling, family outings, cook outs and shopping for school. With all that in mind, it’s time for YOU to treat YOURSELF to something handmade from the heart. Browsing through the shops of Indiemade artist friends, I found a wide range of items. Anyone is guaranteed to brighten up your day or at least pique your interest to see what other handmade wonders the artists have in their studios. If you see something you particularly like, please click on the live link below the photo for more information, photos and the price. Go ahead! Enjoy the selections!
Blossoms, Butterflies and Birds - Wonderful Handmade Wednesday on Indiemade
Blossoms, butterflies and birds . . . what beautifully wonderful elements of summer. Even though the dog days of summer are on us, flowers are still blooming, butterflies are still nectaring and birds are still singing and raising their families. Today’s Wonderful Handmade Wednesday on Indiemade features a wide range of artisan creations that showcase the three B’s, each celebrating the wonder of Mother Nature. If something catches your eye, please click the live link under the photo to be taken to the artist’s studio for more information and photos. I hope you enjoy these Blossoms, Butterflies and Birds selections:
Tantalizing Turquoise Blue - Artisan Handmade Creations
Turquoise is a color, in all its glorious shades from light to dark, that is greatly beloved by most people. It is a combination of blue with a small amount of yellow, fitting in the color scale between blue and green. In color psychology, turquoise is used to heal the emotions, creating emotional balance and stability. It seems to radiate peace, calm and tranquility coupled with an uplifting quality. Metaphysically, if it is a favorite color, you are said to be seeking spiritual fulfillment and are often seen as evolved or an “old” soul.
Breathtaking Blues and Greens - Wonderful Handmade Wednesday on Indiemade
Maybe it’s because I spent a good part of the week before last in a much greener part of the state, but blues and greens have been much on my mind lately. In the Desert Southwest, the color blue is extremely well represented with our huge, ever changing blue skies. But since the monsoon rains have been virtually nonexistent so far, the desert is still a toasty brown. I long for the rains and the land to green up like it normally does this time of the year and be a perfect complement to the blue skies.
First Handmade Item, Second Page - Wonderful Handmade Wednesday on Indiemade
I just got back from a week stay in Dallas yesterday afternoon, a long 10 hour drive with my four-footed copilot, Seamus. As you can probably imagine, the city is still reeling due to the sniper who shot and killed five policemen during a peaceful rally. Residents of Dallas kept apologizing to me for what happened. Many are truly grieving at the insult. I told most of them that there was no need to apologize - that with the crazy world we live in now, the shooting could have taken place anywhere . . . unfortunately. My heart and soul goes out to the families that are left behind and to the policemen and other people who are left dealing with the horrible aftermath. And my heart and soul goes out to the families of Philando Castile, Alton Sterling and the many others around the nation who have been unjustly shot and killed by the very men who are supposed to be there to protect us.
Captivating Czech Glass - A Short History
Czech glass is so much fun to use in handmade jewelry designs due to the extremely large choice of shapes, sizes, colors and finishes. I have to admit . . . I have become addicted to the beauties. I enjoy using Czech glass mainly for earrings, but many people use the glass beads for necklaces, bracelets and many other projects. Czech glass has a long, rich history which I find extremely fascinating. I thought I would share a short history of Czech glass and some handmade jewelry designs from artists using Czech glass as a main design component.
Unique New Handmade Jewelry Designs by Shadow Dog Designs
Another two weeks have come and gone since my last new handmade jewelry post in my Shadow Dog Designs shop. Between photographing, photo editing and listing new jewelry, I have also been getting ready for the Kermezaar Arts Festival that takes place this Saturday and Sunday. It is a juried show for strictly handmade items and is taking place at the El Paso International Museum. My first time! Am excited to have been accepted!
New One of a Kind, Handmade Jewelry by Shadow Dog Designs
The last two weeks have been busy making, photographing and listing new handmade jewelry in my Shadow Dog Designs shop. The earrings and necklaces are unique, each a one of a kind designs so you can rest assured you are the only person in the entire universe with a particular piece! Some designs are boho, some are elegant . . . and all fun. I hope you enjoy browsing the new designs - and three older designs to make an even 10 showcase. If something piques your interest and you want to see more photos and a more detailed description, please click the live link below each photo and you will be taken to the individual listing.
