Just little bits of Art....

....and when I say "little", I mean tiny...haha!
I've been trying something new and working really, really small.

Here's an example:

 

That's a dime next to that pendant.  The painted rectangle is just 1 cm x 1.5 cm.  ( Or roughly 3/8 x 5/8 inches.

Can you see the lovely iridescent medium shimmering on the feather?

 

Since these tiny art pieces are original, one-of-a kind creations, I wanted to make them into special jewelry.  I am using bits of broken, vintage necklaces and adding new and pre-owned components to make wonderful pieces that are unlike anything I've made before.

 

 

They come with coordinating earrings, as well....

 

 

I've painted 7 in all. Here's the 2nd one:

 

 

This is just 1.5 cm in diameter.  Acrylic paint with a Diamond Glaze coat on top.

 

 

The pearls and sweet carved rose beads are vintage.

 

 

I'm really taking my time and going through my stash thoroughly for each little mini painting. I took a quick snapshot of a small portion of my desk.  It looks like a bead store burped up on my table :)

 

 

I'll share the others with you as soon as they are done.

I hope they become beloved treasures for art and jewelry lovers alike :)

 

I'll be spending tomorrow re-vamping my store for the winter Holidays.  I'm offering $10 DOLLARS OFF all orders over $50 with code OVERFIFTYISNIFTY. This coupon code is valid until December 15, 2013.

 

Make your Christmas List and pop on over....perhaps there's a few treasures there to help :)

Thank you so much for coming here time and time again to check in with me.

As blogging becomes less and less popular, I understand how amazing it is that you come by for a visit...and I appreciate it!

 

Back to the beads and pliers....

 

Many hugs,

Cam

Dipping into the Sea...........Glass, again!

Hello Wonderful Friends!

I've heard your polite requests, and I am looking forward to getting my hands all covered in paint again!  I hope to have new art here very soon....

But, just so you know I haven't been putting the paint aside for nothing, I've finished up another round of experiment projects using my beloved sea glass collection again.

I've put gorgeous, rounded and smooth pieces on bobby pins, for the first time...

 

....and love how this showcases the beauty of a single piece.

 

 

...and then I tried using the tiniest bits I have, and made earrings!  Placed in the bezel with a pair of tweezers and patience....haha!

 

 

Together, the little chips make such a pretty mosaic.  These bezels are just 3/4 of an inch (2 cm) in diameter just to give you an idea how many pieces are in there.

Nothing going to waste here!

 

 

As with all these whims I get, I just made a few.....only 4 pairs.  I like to try things, then move on to the next.  Keeps things fresh and exciting for me and the items unique.  I like to think, anyways....haha!  They are in the Shop now :)

 

So, I am very ready to get some paint slinging to mix things up again :P

 

For all you sewing girls...and Vintage fans, I wanted to share this with you.

 

Do you know what it is?

 

The pins on top are a clue.

 

 

Isn't it adorable?! 

A wee pin cushion sheath houses small sewing shears for trimming threads and whatnot. 

 

 

It belonged to my Japanese Grandmother and is about 50 years old.  I think it is just fantastic.

Just listed it in the Vintage Shop today.

 

Can't believe the weekend is here again...the year already seems to be going so quickly.  Hope your days are filled with all your favorite things!

 

Hugs all around,

Cam

Just Hanging Around....

....not me, I've been busy...
But I did make some things that do hang around....your neck to be precise :)

I know I said before that I was done carrying jewelry in my store....it is such a highly competetive market....and I felt that my stuff wasn't any different than a lot of the items offered out there.

Until now that is!
I can honestly say, with a huge smile on my face, that you can not purchase a necklace exactly like mine anywhere.  I can say this with confidence because my own artwork is on it...heehee!

 

They are digital prints done by a professional printer.  1 inch square little works of wearable art under glass :)

 

 

I added a little crystal beside the pendants...for a little something fun.

 

 

I've only made a small selection of necklaces to start with just to see what the response is like.  Right now, there are just one each of 7 designs and 2 of my Red Fox available.

 

 

I also wanted to try using sea glass in a new way.  I have made pendants with them before, but not as large as these!

Actual vintage chains from my Grandmother's jewelry box....

 

 

Frames are about 2 inches long...and filled to the brim with beautiful hand-collected sea glass :)

I'm just so thrilled with how these all turned out!

 

They are in the Shop if you'd like a closer look.

 

Oh, and a couple of my new favorite listings in the Vintage shop:

 

 

Gorgeous leather wallet with a forest scene painted on it.

 

 

...and check out the stone in this tie clip! They call it a Watermelon Rhinestone.

 I must say, I'm learning all kinds of tidbits researching all these old items....stuff I probably would've never learned in my usual circles :)

 

Hope you are all keeping busy, too....and for some of you, keeping warm!

 

Hugs galore,

Cam

 

P.S. Don't forget, Taylor will be announcing the winner for a complimentary photoshoot next Monday, the 25th....so If you haven't entered yet....please do!

Clips and Stones

Hello Friends!
Thank you all so much for the Welcome Back wishes...it is so nice coming home to you :)

While I was away, we did brief stops at 2 of my favorite beach combing spots.
We were able to collect some wonderful new pieces of sea glass, pottery, driftwood...

...shells...

...and stones.

Sorting them made we want to dive right in and make more hair clips! 

So I did...heehee :)

I just love the crackling that aged pottery gets...and the pale green of that one glass piece is incredible.

I thought these lime zest colors looked like Summertime in clip form :)

I really like how the copper wire coordinates with the little shell in the middle.

I think this is my favorite...that one piece of pottery has a great sunshine yellow enamel still on it.

...but then there's this lovely clip...those blue and green slivers are so subtle, and yet, so special.  I do like this one a lot, too :)

...and then there's the stones.

Isn't it stunning?

...and take a look at these lucky finds <3

Can't be too lucky or find too much love :)

I am having a Christmas In July SALE at ye olde shoppe.  All these creations are currently on the shelves, if you are interested :)

I haven't had any epiphanies on what to do with the driftwood I've collected yet...

Do...



...have any ideas? 

Well, off to the Vet's to pick up Sally from spay surgery....then need to take Maggie to Karate class...

Busy, busy!

Big hugs,

Cameron

Autumn Inspired

It's cooled down a bit here....and it's making me so happy!  I'm so ready for Autumn to come!

In the spirit of preparing for the Magic and Macabre of the Season, I thought I'd indulge in some projects to get me in the mood!

These are a pair of earrings I've decided to call "Exotic Spice"....

Lush with freshwater pearls, swarovski crystals and semi-precious stones in colors of cinnamon, pumpkin and spice!

I entered an Autumn Bookmark swap (I'm having so much fun making these little things!) and made this using watercolors, stamps and gold embossing powder.

Speaking of handmade bookmarks, this is what I received for the Woodland Themed Bookmark swap...

Isn't it cute! Cindy Brown read that I love dragonflies and ladyslipper orchids....so, she made this just for me :)

Up next is a project I started 5 years ago!  It has been "almost done" all this time....so, last night, I just decided to finally take it out, put on the finishing touches....and finally call it DONE!

This is "The Goblin Queen" 10x13 inches watercolor and ink...

Surrounded by her minions and sinister pets, she reigns the Dark Forest dressed in her rich gown of Ghoul Green and Phantom Violet :)

Bring on the Fall!  What are you up to that's Autumn Inspired?

Happy Creating!
Cameron

Getting Ready for Art Walk

Hello All!

So sorry I didn't post on Friday....I've been super busy getting ready for the Artwalk.  I had a great meeting with Mike and Candace of Violethour Studio and Gallery about my impression of how the Walk went and showed them my new pieces (like this one) and they graciously offered me a huge space to exhibit and showcase my merchandise!  Essentially, it'll be like having a booth set up in their gallery during the Walk!  So, needless to say, my production has amped up to high power!

I've been working on more covered journals....these are ready for art and embellishments.

I've packaged all my hair accessories.

Even been trying my hand at creating jewelry with my art....still experimenting with the art part.  I'm in love with the shell earrings!

And though I said I wasn't going to do it, I made more copies of my new and previously uncopied works to make notecards with and to use on the journals.  I figure, anything left over from the walk can be offered in my store!

This is my latest Altered Page.  The words read, "She was completely ridiculous."  I wanted her to be whimsical and fun.

 My daughter liked that she kept her teapot on her hat.

How magical it would be to have butterflies flutter out of my pockets like that!

Have any of you made something with your art that you've found people really enjoy?  I'm curious and would love more ideas on what I could make.  Thank you!


I'm off to do more............much, much more!
Cam