Aluminum Can Bracelets...

Aluminum cans make really funky bracelets! I've been cutting aluminum circles by hand and weaving them through wire. The result is a modern, earth friendly accessory! They are not sharp at all. They are actually really flexible and comfy.

Black Friday...

On black Friday (November 28th) I will be selling at the Artist's Market in The Steamtown Mall. This takes place on the second floor in front of Steve and Barry's. The Artist's Market is put on by a co-op called The Star Gallery which is right next door to Steve and Barry's. There will be around 20 artists attending. I will be there from 11am until the evening.

Commission for a Dietitian...

I was recently asked to do a special order by a registered dietitian who does research at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. She wanted to give her study subjects a pair of fruit based earrings as a reminder of her (and the nutrition study) and also as a thank you. She wanted earrings based on their different personalities, so I was to come up with a variety. I decided on 2 kinds, one of them a little funky, and the other a little more simple. The simpler ones were my locket earrings made from recycled yogurt containers and recycled aluminum cans. The funkier ones were made from recycled plastic, recycled newspaper and tissue paper.

Life Magazine...

Throughout my life I've always been a 're user' and a 'recycler' (probably borderline pack rat too). About 10 years ago I came in contact with a bunch of Life magazines from the early 1950s. I've held onto them, and I finally found a use for them! Although I'm only using the issues I have doubles of...Guess I can't let go of them yet. I'm really pleased with this series. I'm using recycled plastic for the base, tissue paper for that funky 'pop' of color, and of course the vintage Life magazine text.

Recycled Plastic Necklace...

I've recently made my first necklace! I'm pretty excited about it too! I used 3 layers of recycled plastic. It's really comfy and attractive! Fishing line was used as the string, so it does not take away from the pendant and it fits into my funky style. I also learned how to make a secure knot (googled it!)! I will definitely have more necklaces soon! I'm also going to be selling pendants for those who already have a favorite chain. Let me know what you think! Would you wear this?