tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90441319014314999172024-03-13T10:07:09.496-04:00BayMoonDesignI blog about my jewelry inspirations. Readers will find that various elements of nature are my inspirations. Of course, I include jewelry making tips. This blog also includes some of my favorite Etsy shops, bead shops and jewelry customers.baymoondesignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17176264557341209150noreply@blogger.comBlogger602125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044131901431499917.post-54823814075731635092024-01-16T08:07:00.001-05:002024-01-16T08:07:42.142-05:00PANTONE 13-1023 Peach Fuzz::Color of the Year<p><br /></p> <span style="font-family: verdana;">PANTONE 13-1023 Peach Fuzz</span><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv2Wc-H3z6QJz6VoG3paENcsyjV1U47_N7-0epPxRPSbQJlO2YqrWF5XdUZXiCF8EskFePEWdGnuEJMQz_CUo27-Q0tw7oc22hrG3wC3qnRdBk334DkdaUwAc2537WyH_qzNCo9aiA4vpPolZJZyowTQj4UJBKIb0tOYXwAWN-1nCy38hrwmItP18HhQg/s5760/markus-spiske-RdwbRgBcMg8-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3840" data-original-width="5760" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv2Wc-H3z6QJz6VoG3paENcsyjV1U47_N7-0epPxRPSbQJlO2YqrWF5XdUZXiCF8EskFePEWdGnuEJMQz_CUo27-Q0tw7oc22hrG3wC3qnRdBk334DkdaUwAc2537WyH_qzNCo9aiA4vpPolZJZyowTQj4UJBKIb0tOYXwAWN-1nCy38hrwmItP18HhQg/s320/markus-spiske-RdwbRgBcMg8-unsplash.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@markusspiske?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash">Markus Spiske</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/orange-and-red-peaches-RdwbRgBcMg8?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash">Unsplash</a><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">The PANTONE 13-1023 Peach Fuzz is the Color of the Year. Executive Director, Leatrice Eiseman of the Pantone Color Institute of the Pantone says: "In seeking a hue that echoes our innate yearning for closeness and connection, we chose a color radiant with warmth and modern elegance. A shade that resonates with compassion, offers a tactile embrace, and effortlessly bridges the youthful with the timeless."</span><div><br /></div><div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">It has a romantic feel to it. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">This shade has a peach hue softly nestled between pink and orange. PANTONE 13-1023 Peach Fuzz evokes a new modernity. It is also a quietly sophisticated and contemporary with an understated but impactful beauty. If you would like to explore the Color of the Year more, please click <a href=" If you choose to cover the Color of the Year, please link back to our Color of the Year digital experience so your readers can easily explore more about the Pantone Color of the Year and delve into additional details about the color. www.pantone.com/color-of-the-year/2024" target="_blank">HERE</a>. I have written a number of<a href="https://bay-moon-design.blogspot.com/search?q=Pantone" target="_blank"> blogs</a> about the Pantone Color of the Year that are available for you to refer.<br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNu2bj8EbmIAmVF5o3MkSLZTXBDPBRTiqI7zgCoyQdK3T1yP3em1JY-kxA_1caMYbcgCHDpOa5eo6G9r-cPUBIgG_4bl_2IidjnzROUEstDCY0Gp6LABPdPqltSoQfizNQq3z6B-9n9cHlLi-q2UX6njIT_M1ozHGsdD9u6IG2MMPW-YFL9ouqjLh_THg/s875/2024%20color.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="873" data-original-width="875" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNu2bj8EbmIAmVF5o3MkSLZTXBDPBRTiqI7zgCoyQdK3T1yP3em1JY-kxA_1caMYbcgCHDpOa5eo6G9r-cPUBIgG_4bl_2IidjnzROUEstDCY0Gp6LABPdPqltSoQfizNQq3z6B-9n9cHlLi-q2UX6njIT_M1ozHGsdD9u6IG2MMPW-YFL9ouqjLh_THg/s320/2024%20color.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"> Color Palette for Design Challenge</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-size: 15px;">I started the year with a design<a href="Let's start the year with a design challenge! The Pantone Color of the Year is peach, so take this color palette and make something! Post your photos from now until January 15th, when we will kick off our bead swap. Share on your timeline and link www.facebook.com/groups/beadsoupcafe" target="_blank"> challenge </a>centering on the Pantone Color of the Year peach,. This color palette inspired my first earrings</span> for 2024 and I feel they hit the mark. I took an vintage style and gave it a contemporary look and incorporated the colors in the challenge palette.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7eP2GVtiekgU1QWr7USFadbLrwQu9c5NtZN2M40l6Kyg4hqaepJDcXxbze_d6cRYSDth9kk7T6n_ZgiOqG-zfShz6HKlfFjcT9t0voMrJsg_I0AWzRmd4y4eLyhpmHAob8fq5gi9dC0qWqDLXZ8Avv4VzWanouuGv8dCtkvvUiVmQyQRq2je2aBnIurw/s3662/peach%20earring9.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3410" data-original-width="3662" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7eP2GVtiekgU1QWr7USFadbLrwQu9c5NtZN2M40l6Kyg4hqaepJDcXxbze_d6cRYSDth9kk7T6n_ZgiOqG-zfShz6HKlfFjcT9t0voMrJsg_I0AWzRmd4y4eLyhpmHAob8fq5gi9dC0qWqDLXZ8Avv4VzWanouuGv8dCtkvvUiVmQyQRq2je2aBnIurw/s320/peach%20earring9.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://baymoondesign.etsy.com/listing/1657744623" target="_blank"> Peachy Floral Earrings</a> by BayMoonDesign</div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); letter-spacing: 0.16px;">These are pretty peach cha cha earrings that have faceted pastel rose and tiny shimmery peach glass crystal beads along with creamy yellow pearls. There is a large peach circular Czech bead with a green bead cap at the top and a green bead at the base. Everything is meticulously wire wrapped. It reminds my of a pretty spring flower. The drops hang 2 inches on sterling silver earwires.</span></span></span><br style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.16px; margin: 0px;" /><br style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.16px; margin: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); letter-spacing: 0.16px;">Imagine wearing these gorgeous floral earrings for that special occasion like a wedding or prom. These earrings are perfect for a special outfit or occasion or gift. </span></span></span></span>If you are interested in purchasing these earrings it can be purchased in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BayMoonDesign">Baymoondesign Etsy shop</a>.</span></div><div><span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: verdana;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); letter-spacing: 0.16px;">. </span></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">What do you think of the color? I would love to read your comments.</span></span></div></div>baymoondesignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17176264557341209150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044131901431499917.post-11031130407281691882023-04-14T08:11:00.000-04:002023-04-14T08:11:02.993-04:00Bead Peeps Swap'N Hop '23 Reveal<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqJt1sp7AxfnISPh6FjwQa73BbGZ4ptOLlplYMpQhmWiZJvcH0ia5xBnp8uKrWs13MJ79f4fwVzBx0mGeRibv3aRtzfTIM_OvPFU-03y9-7nj_P1nkj3IH5-BTAmzaFmwdTNCmcmJEcuGcG7uZaF5TEAiHiBFqZ_Fx0DHzZ7heKDL0w8rv0tqL9GYC/s1080/Bead%20Peeps%2023.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqJt1sp7AxfnISPh6FjwQa73BbGZ4ptOLlplYMpQhmWiZJvcH0ia5xBnp8uKrWs13MJ79f4fwVzBx0mGeRibv3aRtzfTIM_OvPFU-03y9-7nj_P1nkj3IH5-BTAmzaFmwdTNCmcmJEcuGcG7uZaF5TEAiHiBFqZ_Fx0DHzZ7heKDL0w8rv0tqL9GYC/s320/Bead%20Peeps%2023.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BayMoonDesign?">BayMoonDesign</a> is part of the Bead Peeps Swap'n Hop '23. I love the swapping beads and getting inspiration from a new assortment. In my <a href="https://bay-moon-design.blogspot.com/2023/01/bead-peeps-swap-and-hop-" target="_blank">previous blog</a>, I credited Linda Anderson of <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/cherryontopdesign/?etsrc=sdt">Cherry on the Top Design</a> for organizing this event. I also introduced my partner who sent me a focal, clasp, and some bead soup is Terry Jean Lynch Carter. She goes by the name <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TappingflamingoBling?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1396822387">TappingflamingoBingo</a>. She is from Louisiana by way of Florida. Terry has a boho style and is drawn to the beach boho look. She surprised me with a southwestern selection of ingredients. </span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnQ9MaB1J9Vn-he4AubRLFX4hvkmFAhRegLCcFigao2wtkHcXBmy9xrLILLwKZZ-hxh0Ug8sA-GJU1Awturr8U9YzXUB6KB7ZErufmIQopeEbjgVWhxYbVTbOIdwEti6EMzOMym653DMeV48ms8YNQJh5C0eD8izKObItGw1mKYWlrl6HnAztMIXBX/s2137/bead%20peep23focal%20(1).jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2137" data-original-width="1881" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnQ9MaB1J9Vn-he4AubRLFX4hvkmFAhRegLCcFigao2wtkHcXBmy9xrLILLwKZZ-hxh0Ug8sA-GJU1Awturr8U9YzXUB6KB7ZErufmIQopeEbjgVWhxYbVTbOIdwEti6EMzOMym653DMeV48ms8YNQJh5C0eD8izKObItGw1mKYWlrl6HnAztMIXBX/s320/bead%20peep23focal%20(1).jpeg" width="282" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />The rules of this bead exchange require the participants to use a focal, clasp and some of the beads in the design of the necklace that were sent. This is the focal that I received and it determined the style of my design. It had to be southwestern. </span><p></p><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAVUDE-sbQt_zDro3ubOzooKiqiurfT1QeoU0zZNpfe_Jd1jRGxoLrT_Ek2JqNwndOs3J3ldpGa9The1HflgbPzfahTXi33bUljivjrkxyeqFoMBEKqvGK0wrqkxGGBQD63qyQKPksxMu8QAFsl8BBqY8pm3XsPP4lVC_Cep4p_YXUHSVAEVs282Ep/s3439/bead%20peep23%20clasps%20(1).jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3075" data-original-width="3439" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAVUDE-sbQt_zDro3ubOzooKiqiurfT1QeoU0zZNpfe_Jd1jRGxoLrT_Ek2JqNwndOs3J3ldpGa9The1HflgbPzfahTXi33bUljivjrkxyeqFoMBEKqvGK0wrqkxGGBQD63qyQKPksxMu8QAFsl8BBqY8pm3XsPP4lVC_Cep4p_YXUHSVAEVs282Ep/s320/bead%20peep23%20clasps%20(1).jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Terry sent me 2 clasps. I selected the hook clasp that she made. How could I not use a handmade artisan component!</span></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_WqQD8zScThrKDwGPmY_zqZ8XU5jHpZ8ZU27NAXZ7mIGsh7jpEMUoicBZJP22wg9mj_ixXPJYwlnQEiZPLW7jQKIFSCy4Ty2TcgCPjpxk6uHtyuaunOV0Ix70FWBVU-sHS7WtNgB8MH0Ej9EoHhBGrPo-j6P7OAxgylW36jLABSrZQ9onpw71SWqe/s4608/Bead%20peep%2023%20beads%20(2).jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_WqQD8zScThrKDwGPmY_zqZ8XU5jHpZ8ZU27NAXZ7mIGsh7jpEMUoicBZJP22wg9mj_ixXPJYwlnQEiZPLW7jQKIFSCy4Ty2TcgCPjpxk6uHtyuaunOV0Ix70FWBVU-sHS7WtNgB8MH0Ej9EoHhBGrPo-j6P7OAxgylW36jLABSrZQ9onpw71SWqe/s320/Bead%20peep%2023%20beads%20(2).jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">I then pulled all of the earthy beige and brown round agate beads, and selected copper crystals. From my stash of beads I added some rectangular blue crazy agate and silver spacers. Now it is time to reveal what I made!</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0CmR3L95kywnNEAvCafThWSULaM2Zk9DavyU6kjLFAE5cal0ZbniZtxeQd0Pi4Z-luBW0f1_Y__Wm4dldwRgO1qzON4blyFCqrsO-Lf0MbTKfBVImR_ZuqdStVXLS8uy5Dj0M_hNWXYb63CPjnFRYwJvnhiwhVbSvO8OlQppisxux2uaN7jeZGM3I/s4608/southwest%20necklace.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0CmR3L95kywnNEAvCafThWSULaM2Zk9DavyU6kjLFAE5cal0ZbniZtxeQd0Pi4Z-luBW0f1_Y__Wm4dldwRgO1qzON4blyFCqrsO-Lf0MbTKfBVImR_ZuqdStVXLS8uy5Dj0M_hNWXYb63CPjnFRYwJvnhiwhVbSvO8OlQppisxux2uaN7jeZGM3I/s320/southwest%20necklace.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div> <br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">This is the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1440226129/southwest-design-turquoise-blue-and?" target="_blank">24 inch southwest style necklace </a>that I designed. I love the blues in the crazy blue lace agate and the earthy desert colors of the beige and brown agate with it. The blues remind me of the popular gemstone turquoise found in the southwest.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRzFQ2QYIc6Y6TWVSMB3tcKG8hdn5ten51zLEvbhTQ_GaAVz1Af1wT4sCrAvYGU0ngaIMsMMeCHRbEhR0GDodzyPNBDgHLj6OarjQSDHajnW7jq_qKs_HEM7jon8eHPVBqrXmIQoaI3g--aKCs5jLM9TNPTx3HX5xTEprgNUjpEqn4PZRkKp_fcAZi/s4608/turquoise%20z.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRzFQ2QYIc6Y6TWVSMB3tcKG8hdn5ten51zLEvbhTQ_GaAVz1Af1wT4sCrAvYGU0ngaIMsMMeCHRbEhR0GDodzyPNBDgHLj6OarjQSDHajnW7jq_qKs_HEM7jon8eHPVBqrXmIQoaI3g--aKCs5jLM9TNPTx3HX5xTEprgNUjpEqn4PZRkKp_fcAZi/s320/turquoise%20z.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Terry also gave me some of the ingredients for some <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1383316198/southwest-style-earrings-large-turquoise?" target="_blank">western earrings</a> which I designed to go with this necklace. I just had to add the silver jump rings and ear wires. </span></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8tUE0TmidWTACCVICW7T_MBhaAkIupYB-ze5RO_PTa-iXTLl_rMqqeoBSwlO1LSFy2TwvF3cixTEtSKyW64QqoKok3KqZ9WxHQZo48umUOXp2dUy_hgra_1NQFImJOnGb3iPx3AWTWRFFwus_ZHYnHzduH6u3AXqTsJG-GHozwQmi1SArqW3H_Qbq/s3145/turquoise%20earring%20(1).jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2962" data-original-width="3145" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8tUE0TmidWTACCVICW7T_MBhaAkIupYB-ze5RO_PTa-iXTLl_rMqqeoBSwlO1LSFy2TwvF3cixTEtSKyW64QqoKok3KqZ9WxHQZo48umUOXp2dUy_hgra_1NQFImJOnGb3iPx3AWTWRFFwus_ZHYnHzduH6u3AXqTsJG-GHozwQmi1SArqW3H_Qbq/s320/turquoise%20earring%20(1).jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">I appreciate your looking at my designs. Please leave a comment with your thoughts. Also, stop by to see Terry's jewelry which can be found on her </span><a href="https://youtube.com/@tappingflamingo" style="font-family: verdana;">YouTube </a><span style="font-family: verdana;">channel under the name tapping flamingo. She also is on Instagram and TikTok. </span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TappingflamingoBling?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1396822387" style="font-family: verdana;">TappingflamingoBingo</a><span style="font-family: verdana;"> is the name of her Etsy Shop. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you are interested in purchasing this necklace and earrings it can be purchased in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BayMoonDesign" target="_blank">Baymoondesign Etsy shop</a>.</span></div>baymoondesignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17176264557341209150noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044131901431499917.post-33557896272315962082023-01-31T11:34:00.347-05:002023-03-05T16:31:55.771-05:00Bead Peeps Swap and Hop '23 <div class="separator"><div style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><div><div class="x78zum5 x1iyjqo2 xs83m0k xeuugli" role="none" style="display: flex; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyqyLloBYHVVXIwFnhLKj5umLWa_bOC7DO1_sUESslJx3E7RGv0WwXaJru5_VK5xVBxwGuKgnbqKpJViHXwPr-NKiY0ZKWKy9nL6nl73JqPiHGYSqdR7C_jwZywh-tNDo45A-aE2g4crlqEQY8aKGz3MBECMIUEoCUcDKcpN7l5kYzXrOG8Pon1ASt/s1080/IMG_0708.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyqyLloBYHVVXIwFnhLKj5umLWa_bOC7DO1_sUESslJx3E7RGv0WwXaJru5_VK5xVBxwGuKgnbqKpJViHXwPr-NKiY0ZKWKy9nL6nl73JqPiHGYSqdR7C_jwZywh-tNDo45A-aE2g4crlqEQY8aKGz3MBECMIUEoCUcDKcpN7l5kYzXrOG8Pon1ASt/s320/IMG_0708.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BayMoonDesign?">BayMoonDesign</a> is participating in Bead Peeps Swap'n Hop '23. It is hard to believe that the last time was in the <a href="https://bay-moon-design.blogspot.com/2020/03/swap-n-hop-20.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2020</a>. I love the opportunity to swap beads and get inspiration from a new assortment of them. This is an event where the organizer Linda Anderson of <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/cherryontopdesign/?etsrc=sdt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cherry on the Top Design</a> pairs participants with other beaders around the world to swap beads and then post the creations made with them. The reveal of our new handmade jewelry is on April 17, 2023. </span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">This is a great way to meet other designers and see what they create. My partner is Terry Jean Lynch Carter. She is from Louisiana by way of Florida. Terry has a boho style and is drawn to the beach boho look in particular. Copper, antique bronze and silver are favorite metals which she likes to mix in her jewelry. She loves working with sea shells that she finds on the beaches well as recycling finds like guitar strings, paper, and fabric. Terry embraces color in her designs.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Her jewelry can be found on her <a href="https://youtube.com/@tappingflamingo">YouTube </a>channel under the name tapping flamingo. She also is on Instagram and TikTok. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TappingflamingoBling?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1396822387">TappingflamingoBingo</a> is the name of her Etsy Shop. When I looked at her shop two pieces of her jewelry caught my eyes immediately. I love blue starburst pattern glass cylinder beads that she used in both the featured necklace and earrings. </span><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKgTqbvLMD02pH4URVK4lxOqvm1JhsTX0x20eWoFEfQrCjL8GI0yQnm8-U3iv9ZUrm2mHgvK5bE5uZjbFBjaFYji7AOyh_VEEaFkBkOmdZznIxefkHuY4NkTEIFB0b9kRmQumr_pQPZwWy2bggDBW69N2LJTbo6lmr05yh_no9eUvjAUB0PXZD1eQF/s1588/Sandy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1588" data-original-width="1588" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKgTqbvLMD02pH4URVK4lxOqvm1JhsTX0x20eWoFEfQrCjL8GI0yQnm8-U3iv9ZUrm2mHgvK5bE5uZjbFBjaFYji7AOyh_VEEaFkBkOmdZznIxefkHuY4NkTEIFB0b9kRmQumr_pQPZwWy2bggDBW69N2LJTbo6lmr05yh_no9eUvjAUB0PXZD1eQF/s320/Sandy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1396836053/celestial-bar-necklace-star-burst?click_key=b05a3ede186bb0280c6bf895643ae6d493acb398%3A1396836053&click_sum=d1184558&ref=shop_home_active_1&sts=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Celestial Bar Necklace</a> by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TappingflamingoBling" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TappingflamingoBling</a></div><div><br /></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: verdana; font-size: 16px;">Terry made this wonderful bar necklace using beautiful starburst pattern glass cylinder beads, antique brass chain and wire, and and mixture of silver tone and antique brass bead caps for a mixed metal piece you can wear with other pieces of your jewelry.</span><br /><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU_bTw9dxJ_bjSfMBS20jjMv4IFE9tKkuHNL18rfxebwo-Lk1HJvhIUz1jMMYIG1qmrm8OZHUxfG9f8BOirUm0pZ_FK3q988bP2GM5rXgs6on5hX4P-Bz7VCUKFey1Gz0znqQ6L1bWbkWFKp9FK1VKsQUSuaeHeFQfWGGwSmVVhg1UkKXEl5L6DGrm/s1588/Jean2.jpg"><img border="0" data-original-height="1588" data-original-width="1588" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU_bTw9dxJ_bjSfMBS20jjMv4IFE9tKkuHNL18rfxebwo-Lk1HJvhIUz1jMMYIG1qmrm8OZHUxfG9f8BOirUm0pZ_FK3q988bP2GM5rXgs6on5hX4P-Bz7VCUKFey1Gz0znqQ6L1bWbkWFKp9FK1VKsQUSuaeHeFQfWGGwSmVVhg1UkKXEl5L6DGrm/s320/Jean2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1396822387/celestial-star-earrings-blue-crystal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Celestial Star earrings </a>by<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TappingflamingoBling" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> TappinflamingoBling</a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">The matching earrings are made using the steel blue glass English cut crystals, blue star burst pattern glass cylinder beads, silver and brass bead caps and antique colored wire to create these celestial style earrings. <br /><br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana;">I can see why Linda Anderson paired me with Terry. We both have a boho style and used mixed metals. We also both have a fondness for the beach and that love shows in our jewelry. We even use burlap and coral reef in our photos of our jewelry!<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href=" https://www.etsy.com/shop/BayMoonDesign" target="_blank">BayMoonDesign</a> has lots of beach inspired pieces of jewelry also. Thanks for stopping by and seeing what I have been up to. All of my handmade greeting cards and jewelry can be purchased in my online <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BayMoonDesign" target="_blank">BayMoonDesign</a> shop.</span>baymoondesignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17176264557341209150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044131901431499917.post-87625390803309008962022-05-20T08:42:00.004-04:002022-05-20T08:48:48.474-04:00Spring in the Mid Atlantic <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjya0YoO2Us9m4PbmrbZzIl7PMJjxzpB66u4Lt9MypmsBQBHeAA4--EP6fV8LdZB3TKDgZn-JSVgURti5GSvzV9PA1FyCojUkMQE67odHgmGC276Vd7qc6RFnTRBXulnbL1b14d9lOtCQOYWqyuzU4NBN0Z5pBqBnj8PXDxT3uJXl7WXy8lM27uvGpG/s4621/sean-oulashin-KMn4VEeEPR8-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4621" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjya0YoO2Us9m4PbmrbZzIl7PMJjxzpB66u4Lt9MypmsBQBHeAA4--EP6fV8LdZB3TKDgZn-JSVgURti5GSvzV9PA1FyCojUkMQE67odHgmGC276Vd7qc6RFnTRBXulnbL1b14d9lOtCQOYWqyuzU4NBN0Z5pBqBnj8PXDxT3uJXl7WXy8lM27uvGpG/s320/sean-oulashin-KMn4VEeEPR8-unsplash.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"> Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@oulashin?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Sean Oulashin</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/s/photos/fishing-at-beach?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Unsplash</a></span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">It looks like summer is finally headed to the northeast at long last. It feels like it has been a long and cold spring with lots of wind on the east coast. Enough is enough. The hot weather has arrived and my thoughts are turning to all things summer. After updating my summer clothes and sandals, my thoughts are now turning to designing summer earrings and necklaces. I like to use some of my new pieces of clothing and nature to inspire my original, one of a kind jewelry designs.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">I just updated my shop with 3 summer earrings.</span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLmerR06F8R7TulyFFlUxNgja-X3iMb984dGrGOT1-7RYNU601j-8Hh4piMGwdr3qajH8FCLrb_fHW-3RGY2id_u6xkPfanpH-KOQhWFg9FdjOhmHeHmq4SJsBp7AmTNEAqWca7sRw0B87gG1xWVQ0rGe0eyf3JWwkS6MdBWex7aTzS5cfELNoOC1t/s4608/bone%20earrings2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLmerR06F8R7TulyFFlUxNgja-X3iMb984dGrGOT1-7RYNU601j-8Hh4piMGwdr3qajH8FCLrb_fHW-3RGY2id_u6xkPfanpH-KOQhWFg9FdjOhmHeHmq4SJsBp7AmTNEAqWca7sRw0B87gG1xWVQ0rGe0eyf3JWwkS6MdBWex7aTzS5cfELNoOC1t/s320/bone%20earrings2.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div> pastel blue <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1213061154/pastel-blue-fish-bone-summer-earrings?" target="_blank">fish bone earrings </a>by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BayMoonDesign?" target="_blank">BayMoonDesign</a><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><br />Swim into summer with these pastel <a href="#">blue fish bone earrings</a>. These statement earrings are pale aqua and white ceramics with sterling silver ear wires and amazonite chips. I love the color of amazonite. Its color reminds me of tropical waters. Amazonite is also associated with money, luck and overall success. Bone fish remind me of past family trips to Jamaica where I saw them.<br /></span><div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw5s58bXux_4mTkChvFBkwIZb01G79uTIXKrKPr2401CaYqd7mUnVgLIa4g2gxTf5M9EtTAfWVBBmPQ6cJMOtS4jW7F0R2_9-U1EYrXY_uo_lkx6XOn_FAQK18zFVzv4m4c90tRkjQjCarmCYybhCMfme2Y_zoiA4RGiWaD4lB9oz4NC7TXLM5UIhU/s5348/jakob-owens-GoRsrsoxoL8-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3840" data-original-width="5348" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw5s58bXux_4mTkChvFBkwIZb01G79uTIXKrKPr2401CaYqd7mUnVgLIa4g2gxTf5M9EtTAfWVBBmPQ6cJMOtS4jW7F0R2_9-U1EYrXY_uo_lkx6XOn_FAQK18zFVzv4m4c90tRkjQjCarmCYybhCMfme2Y_zoiA4RGiWaD4lB9oz4NC7TXLM5UIhU/s320/jakob-owens-GoRsrsoxoL8-unsplash.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@jakobowens1?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Jakob Owens</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/s/photos/fishing?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Unsplash</a><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I know a number of fisherwomen. I am not but I do love watching fish swimming in the ocean. I have been fortunate to have been on some wonderful snorkeling trips in the Keys and Caribbean so I have spotted some really scary and beautiful fish and sea shells over the years. These adventures inspire lots of my jewelry. </span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL_vT-N2tHaphurzDib6wHino1xsCrSMCCRw1Esok0NFYyWNDwztMwUwlju84WbZd4vdI2DGKHn8WH0LroRvEevqM22GhASz3NrYn30waZW2AUx1VdKMldsqDfziPxiprFm-MBU2Fn74EOAAO--4lkQJDspKJ1KBFNixYOAohw2MVtup89Yztw0U7B/s2675/sea%20shell%20earrings.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhXjspze78j-PGZvdNrjLnKhbbwEQpwOaQ-YZBDVWVHNLp5rcisJ9loR57ZAFKjQaCXRMTWqiOrEf_YB597EqRK9D6O8udKkKWv3aMvz7w6z1GyjxAdggkGGluGqw9-LafunNPkoFI6cJ4e87ak-NWsnNm4cBxgMLS0iCxgAet6NoS3ltw_OV9Y441/s2675/sea%20shell%20earrings.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2566" data-original-width="2675" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhXjspze78j-PGZvdNrjLnKhbbwEQpwOaQ-YZBDVWVHNLp5rcisJ9loR57ZAFKjQaCXRMTWqiOrEf_YB597EqRK9D6O8udKkKWv3aMvz7w6z1GyjxAdggkGGluGqw9-LafunNPkoFI6cJ4e87ak-NWsnNm4cBxgMLS0iCxgAet6NoS3ltw_OV9Y441/s320/sea%20shell%20earrings.jpeg" width="320" /></a> </div> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1125353829/sea-shell-earrings-with-white-swarovski?" target="_blank">Seashell Earrings </a>by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BayMoonDesign?" target="_blank">BayMoonDesign</a><br /><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">These sterling silver <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1125353829/sea-shell-earrings-with-white-swarovski?" target="_blank">seashell earrings</a> are made with mint Czech glass beads that remind me of seashells. I combined them with faux sea glass. I also added a vintage white Swarovski crystal to each. These beads are meticulously wire wrapped with sterling silver wire on large sterling ear wires. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIiEpQMMd79TfkvyB04pMpfpLo9TGbiAC8xeWenwxO0iHzRe9uo9EiutV02y2O_gcE3oWRdSsEivx2otmGJQRIMkUts5ahtAPVcaD6Zp8iSYRuBGasDBOO9xSiXUNk3XQ6rMlZIwZvy-Vs8N4vacS-AcMUw0WINX354z8GzIjeWHR4xJl85q0MsSJf/s3776/linus-nylund-UCIZh0-OYPw-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3776" data-original-width="2520" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIiEpQMMd79TfkvyB04pMpfpLo9TGbiAC8xeWenwxO0iHzRe9uo9EiutV02y2O_gcE3oWRdSsEivx2otmGJQRIMkUts5ahtAPVcaD6Zp8iSYRuBGasDBOO9xSiXUNk3XQ6rMlZIwZvy-Vs8N4vacS-AcMUw0WINX354z8GzIjeWHR4xJl85q0MsSJf/s320/linus-nylund-UCIZh0-OYPw-unsplash.jpg" width="214" /></a></div><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;">Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@dreamsoftheoceans?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Linus Nylund</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/s/photos/starfish?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Unsplash</a></span></span></p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Who doesn't find the shape of the starfish fascinating. Starfish are also referred to as sea stars because of their star-shaped appearance. They aren't fish. They are related to sand dollars, sea urchins, and sea cucumbers and are found in nearly all marine habitats. I love to use this shape in my designs.</span><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face=""Graphik Webfont", -apple-system, "Helvetica Neue", "Droid Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpDzxU2gLsoQPyaD7KEgGC5-nQf0OscF3ee6uINHdhc6yr-Y-MbBc7ma0R341sYiHwOD7Hgpl_ZsBjTi-HxTH9OOiH_RcxafXUVXKYVjOThz-6c15Y56U026B0h-2Th9CNilqytnE7UWG7I9PbNcQy-qtu7MVGjh01_-U0SQX5MARS8o13C7_DIjb2/s3403/P1080061.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2613" data-original-width="3403" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpDzxU2gLsoQPyaD7KEgGC5-nQf0OscF3ee6uINHdhc6yr-Y-MbBc7ma0R341sYiHwOD7Hgpl_ZsBjTi-HxTH9OOiH_RcxafXUVXKYVjOThz-6c15Y56U026B0h-2Th9CNilqytnE7UWG7I9PbNcQy-qtu7MVGjh01_-U0SQX5MARS8o13C7_DIjb2/s320/P1080061.jpeg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1135573454/large-starfish-earrings-green-sterling?" target="_blank">starfish earrings</a> by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BayMoonDesign?" target="_blank">BayMoonDesign</a></span></span><br /><span face=""Graphik Webfont", -apple-system, "Helvetica Neue", "Droid Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></span><p></p><span style="font-family: verdana;">These sterling silver <a href="#">green starfish earrings</a> are large but light in weight. The handmade turquoise beach earrings dangle below a green accent bead that is attached to hand wrapped sterling silver dangles. These ocean inspired earrings are 2.75 inches long. I love how the blue and green color looks with silver.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />I have lots of very unique pieces of jewelry in my online store. You can see additional earrings in my shop by visiting <a href="#">https://www.etsy.com/shop/BayMoonDesign</a>.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and seeing what Spring inspired me to make. All of my cards and jewelry can be purchased in my online<a href="#"> BayMoonDesign</a> shop. </span><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p></div></div>baymoondesignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17176264557341209150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044131901431499917.post-40137980264297037822022-02-16T11:57:00.000-05:002022-02-16T11:57:01.631-05:00Very Peri:: Pantone Color of 2022<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiYT0F92-5QEPVtr440GaDS3srzQgSkW62Wzo04COZh9v9o8oRNmDbu6MjNOl-R2jsO2uWzU02mthkHPuENguS5i0tVmovltTDULqZ78VmxMqihX-goCWsMqO39ldR4qW96nV9nl3DWIkhPqWdiD0jOzu2ltg0S5rWf0XpM0sHwfKr-LMdPgu08i7Gq=s1080" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiYT0F92-5QEPVtr440GaDS3srzQgSkW62Wzo04COZh9v9o8oRNmDbu6MjNOl-R2jsO2uWzU02mthkHPuENguS5i0tVmovltTDULqZ78VmxMqihX-goCWsMqO39ldR4qW96nV9nl3DWIkhPqWdiD0jOzu2ltg0S5rWf0XpM0sHwfKr-LMdPgu08i7Gq=s320" width="320" /></a></div> Pantone Color of the Year 2020- -Very Peri<br /><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">My February 2022 blog is about the Pantone Color of the Year --Very Peri. Pantone said that this year marks the first time it has created an entirely new color instead of choosing one from its roster. Very Peri can be described as a periwinkle blue hue with a violet red undertone. Pantone said Very Peri is the “happiest and warmest of all the blue hues” It is a fusion of a dynamic peri (winkle) blue and a vivid violet-red undertone. The color creates a new shade or purple. It is meant to symbolize transition and new possibilities. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgwoNn2zMbk7RCkfQ4ogA-glS0itlB-nGPx-0UNVn97DsXsCmz1BB5GyxGuS89eGG6-iuiYwkt-xMBRg48XX4axMWKGwjIyuGYX8p9NEm9HdEIHGHGK1CcNww8X1Q_SzxPw1Khzvqc2eZvCwgbu7FySJjMsDDKbZy3xWAi6IEY-5tYKP0EvCGX72u5l=s1080" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgwoNn2zMbk7RCkfQ4ogA-glS0itlB-nGPx-0UNVn97DsXsCmz1BB5GyxGuS89eGG6-iuiYwkt-xMBRg48XX4axMWKGwjIyuGYX8p9NEm9HdEIHGHGK1CcNww8X1Q_SzxPw1Khzvqc2eZvCwgbu7FySJjMsDDKbZy3xWAi6IEY-5tYKP0EvCGX72u5l=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #171717; font-family: Lato, Arial; font-size: 17px;">Since Pantone just released this new color, you may not be able to find items in the exact shade yet. Since I love purple, I have a pair of earrings that I feel hit the mark.</span></p><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjnC7Ip_ATxnGjQqB35izkWoQCxatf7e2C6xLGkxvPIJsKkeXD8FJj4v5DDilIGQf1aUnlPh4_nS2EVokEjLVbbV8jpin9i-cA1OdBBG5Bl9beZKsfXe2WZ6Nq0MNUSkBqgxFNyMzZ8UAULuIZoT5woZszEVN7Hza5FCql5T-K2mCxxW3bdNIE79Lxl=s1588" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1588" data-original-width="1588" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjnC7Ip_ATxnGjQqB35izkWoQCxatf7e2C6xLGkxvPIJsKkeXD8FJj4v5DDilIGQf1aUnlPh4_nS2EVokEjLVbbV8jpin9i-cA1OdBBG5Bl9beZKsfXe2WZ6Nq0MNUSkBqgxFNyMzZ8UAULuIZoT5woZszEVN7Hza5FCql5T-K2mCxxW3bdNIE79Lxl=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/586139545/purple-earrings-textured-ceramic" target="_blank">Very Peri Earrings by BayMoonDesign</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">These round purple earrings have textured ceramics that give them a modern geometric look. A lilac crystal sits on top the Pantone color of the Year Very Peri colored ceramics. I used sterling silver in my wire wrapping. The ear wires are sterling as well. I love how the color of the boho ceramics looks with silver. These earrings are 2 inches and are light and comfortable to wear. <br /><br />The artisan ceramics are made by Marsha Neal Studio. <br /> <br />These make a great handmade and artisan gift to yourself or a fashionista friend. <br /><br />What do you think of the color? I would love to read your comments.</span>baymoondesignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17176264557341209150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044131901431499917.post-12534437528881494192021-12-30T13:22:00.001-05:002021-12-30T13:22:19.419-05:00December Inspiration::All Things Christmas<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjUGkv-2nOLuPvD4TnLt9zeyTGMCou7cbPW6GMES9rp30eUZt5U5GK6uD2-5NF050v4Qw3r1D3S6p2mAVVo-vZyOA4jYhWhnDaPmJFa6A172i2oigTOoPqqkMTdjz-vyqMv3uUsZFu_CmR24rHFEHvOnvcChCjRhuWJ7uo-GlyozE5aBxCYEK7VOSCQ=s2870" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2870" data-original-width="2442" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjUGkv-2nOLuPvD4TnLt9zeyTGMCou7cbPW6GMES9rp30eUZt5U5GK6uD2-5NF050v4Qw3r1D3S6p2mAVVo-vZyOA4jYhWhnDaPmJFa6A172i2oigTOoPqqkMTdjz-vyqMv3uUsZFu_CmR24rHFEHvOnvcChCjRhuWJ7uo-GlyozE5aBxCYEK7VOSCQ=s320" width="272" /></a></div> Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@olesichka?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Olesia Buyar</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/s/photos/christmas-gift?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Unsplash</a><br /><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">This December's Art Elements theme is --all things Christmas. You can use any medium you feel inspires you. This time of year, I love to make handmade ornaments and gifts. I also made it a goal to cut down on waste in wrapping and tags. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjc_ri2ef9rbiZFO5qD0wEO4ZgQYxE7XXVaFiu7NIEcbI9HMO4c6tF0B30I1DgIjf_DJrD8VFZbKfEKS9-ZD3NN41XH12l2IGJIEnPt2JNsytEHCi20TrPMCFe4R-BN-ie-pq0n0VkKZGqLHZCsPv3u-CfriEKmdpnyYtXgQpVawfF0BKzW3AZfG5cZ=s2549" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2549" data-original-width="2516" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjc_ri2ef9rbiZFO5qD0wEO4ZgQYxE7XXVaFiu7NIEcbI9HMO4c6tF0B30I1DgIjf_DJrD8VFZbKfEKS9-ZD3NN41XH12l2IGJIEnPt2JNsytEHCi20TrPMCFe4R-BN-ie-pq0n0VkKZGqLHZCsPv3u-CfriEKmdpnyYtXgQpVawfF0BKzW3AZfG5cZ=s320" width="316" /></a></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">One of my favorite artisans is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/brooke.bock.96">Brooke Bock</a>. She made the ceramics that I turned into Christmas ornaments. The first ornament is for a special friend that loves the beach. Our favorite thing to do is to go to the beach to sit and catch up on our lives. I only needed to add the connection between the ceramic and my handmade hanger. <br /></span><p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjnIediiJqwzdwSXLb4JE0JKKOhYRD92DKxMkhhkkgqAUwTTh_8yGaJvLcQj3oG0hRV87zydb3j9yfTKCAa3pKQG4HU_JHWzW7-eVHeP_1K70OKe3TYXboVHXurOgaxoSq4SHcMBEpaPqo-0BI2FkjJIg7-9Jgl9XADPGYJAAlBgmHBwJ7pK-LTr2hj=s1766" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1609" data-original-width="1766" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjnIediiJqwzdwSXLb4JE0JKKOhYRD92DKxMkhhkkgqAUwTTh_8yGaJvLcQj3oG0hRV87zydb3j9yfTKCAa3pKQG4HU_JHWzW7-eVHeP_1K70OKe3TYXboVHXurOgaxoSq4SHcMBEpaPqo-0BI2FkjJIg7-9Jgl9XADPGYJAAlBgmHBwJ7pK-LTr2hj=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">My next ornament is for the nature lover in my family. I added a cream ceramic to Brooke's. This cream ceramic is one that my cousin made which makes this ornament even more special in my eyes. A red bow and handmade ornament hanger complete it.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj4BRSOMDGcVZwLoQB18w_F0zkXHtuBEhO4tdBdim3hqzYGApSF6SV5G4oKBYkJmj068Uz8NaIEBIq9Me3foEaVDfjrWw7-ADtijqC4CALa7UsCQqmgCGJF97syTlmEkt1ueqmoiNWN6AjmRfy-N2guZ_nc3XKGXTqkxTryCEc5kMAvNtvMW8IfFpdB=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj4BRSOMDGcVZwLoQB18w_F0zkXHtuBEhO4tdBdim3hqzYGApSF6SV5G4oKBYkJmj068Uz8NaIEBIq9Me3foEaVDfjrWw7-ADtijqC4CALa7UsCQqmgCGJF97syTlmEkt1ueqmoiNWN6AjmRfy-N2guZ_nc3XKGXTqkxTryCEc5kMAvNtvMW8IfFpdB=s320" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Next I made this holiday wreath for my daughter's door. I am very proud of the bow which I made. I bought a bow maker a few years ago. I have yet to use it, but I am determined to master it. I have dragged it out to use which caused me to look at the instructional video twice. It seems to have a big learning curve but I am determined to master it. </span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEggAUdbY8bzNBQKIjiqBNLk0zkCAf1RiOI40d0o_yw-ysByFH4ZYMqEPsPYU6UykL-ItQDspRA-3tG0ehfBpWovDDREh-ovDcPVKI6T34ggQhFY7nBnRef3BFi8q_-AIoBGRDs7jXiBQJcX7udlgv9zAlGTVq2Otlg6IFzcsSjfrBesnUuVYdOwjEoR=s2297" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2297" data-original-width="2117" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEggAUdbY8bzNBQKIjiqBNLk0zkCAf1RiOI40d0o_yw-ysByFH4ZYMqEPsPYU6UykL-ItQDspRA-3tG0ehfBpWovDDREh-ovDcPVKI6T34ggQhFY7nBnRef3BFi8q_-AIoBGRDs7jXiBQJcX7udlgv9zAlGTVq2Otlg6IFzcsSjfrBesnUuVYdOwjEoR=s320" width="295" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">I feel that reusing and recycling is becoming more important every day. In my last <a href="https://bay-moon-design.blogspot.com/2021/11/november-inspirationgourds.html" target="_blank">blog about gourds</a>, I talked about putting my pumpkins outside for the animals to eat and to keep them out of the landfill. I did this and to my surprise when I returned to see the pumpkins, the ones that I had cut open when placed in the woods were completely eaten. There was nothing left. The pumpkin in the above photo was originally whole when left outside. Currently, you can see some animals worked hard to get into it and I am sure they will return and finish it off. </span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">My efforts to do better with my Christmas wrap were more successful than last year's. I began with my giving up using glitter on most things. I love glitter but I learned it is bad for the environment. This year instead of buying gift tags, I embossed brown bags and used a die to cut them into gift tag shapes. These tags looked especially cute with brown craft bags that many stores gave out and I saved to reuse. I had thought about stamping the bags with snow flakes but I simply did not have the time. I added some festive tissue paper and some ribbon. The gifts had a co-ordinated look plus I saved at least one trip to the store. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Throughout the month of December projects can be posted on Instagram using the hashtag #aethemechallenge or and tag it with </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/9044131901431499917/7794587131409802082#">@art__elements</a><span style="font-family: verdana;"> (2 underscores between art and elements) and they will repost your images. You can also post it to the </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/9044131901431499917/7794587131409802082#">Art Elements Community Facebook page</a><span style="font-family: verdana;">. </span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">I hope everyone has a healthy and happy 2022! I would love to hear any tips you have for cutting back waste and reusing.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div><br /></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p></div></div></div>baymoondesignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17176264557341209150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044131901431499917.post-26026378811908320692021-11-27T12:51:00.002-05:002021-11-27T12:51:54.665-05:00November Inspiration::Gourds<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk-75GItdpmbjvRr5ql3BMc-3Vt9-k5P9Cl0HClAU7yx3qs4qi7VaBLjEwh_wIDmY2TutOb_wLi2DqJaRVwIf1dvnck2nYG2o7NuQ4D-dO8nAeNM8m_jbjbqAQWSc-eZW8pDMPcTG5z7w/s2048/katya-austin-rPPKp76jwZk-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk-75GItdpmbjvRr5ql3BMc-3Vt9-k5P9Cl0HClAU7yx3qs4qi7VaBLjEwh_wIDmY2TutOb_wLi2DqJaRVwIf1dvnck2nYG2o7NuQ4D-dO8nAeNM8m_jbjbqAQWSc-eZW8pDMPcTG5z7w/s320/katya-austin-rPPKp76jwZk-unsplash.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@jenny_kalahar?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Jenny Kalahar</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/s/photos/gourds?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Unsplash</a><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">This month's Art Elements theme is --the gourd. You can use any medium you feel inspires you. This time of year, I love to decorate with my favorite gourd --the pumpkin. Its range of colors make it perfect for fall inspiration. </span></div><div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNb-ZFIWSo-ModISTZ_cam7DbnY6mh479dVX3-bj0HNm-BSkB12q3bSuWxyK3oqHibDOfoNJebHGu0YhhURoU_uFE9fpNdv0W-hvFSqNUwP4VKDRfN_CMI7cK1jZX4YMIukeVUaA9Nbo0/s2048/aaron-burden-yDErldm0VcU-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1538" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNb-ZFIWSo-ModISTZ_cam7DbnY6mh479dVX3-bj0HNm-BSkB12q3bSuWxyK3oqHibDOfoNJebHGu0YhhURoU_uFE9fpNdv0W-hvFSqNUwP4VKDRfN_CMI7cK1jZX4YMIukeVUaA9Nbo0/s320/aaron-burden-yDErldm0VcU-unsplash.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@aaronburden?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Aaron Burden</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/s/photos/gourds?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Unsplash</a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">Now that the trick-or-treaters are gone and the costumes and decorations are packed away and Thanksgiving is over what about the pumpkins? <br />Millions of pumpkins are sent to landfills each year, There they will decompose, releasing methane — a greenhouse gas more potent than carbon dioxide — into the atmosphere. Rather than sending your pumpkins out with the trash, think about some other options. Composting is a perfect solution. Even if you're going to compost your pumpkins, scoop the seeds out first and save them for the wildlife. If that is not an available option then consider cutting your pumpkin into pieces and spreading outside as a treat for local critters. Birds, squirrels, chipmonks, foxes, deer and other mammals.will feed on the flesh of the pumpkins in addition to the seeds.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw2kSMcqEaAZxIkEnFgpAXQGP-V4ugG-YR_A_134YUIW6ZIKgNyHu_0pOw1N3LcoWh435XD74QJ0la8u8GfZ6ffJ972Tak0NdQUiJw0yC8ic1lSfWIrINyGGiK5_rMMaDZoi4WzL5p_Zc/s2048/pumpkins3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1844" data-original-width="2048" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw2kSMcqEaAZxIkEnFgpAXQGP-V4ugG-YR_A_134YUIW6ZIKgNyHu_0pOw1N3LcoWh435XD74QJ0la8u8GfZ6ffJ972Tak0NdQUiJw0yC8ic1lSfWIrINyGGiK5_rMMaDZoi4WzL5p_Zc/s320/pumpkins3.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvC_fkNrk4U1obxrYHWzyQxG6kAy0HguowM1oG536GP-CK7zkN2u_QatBTqW0yWaSsfCchujPVHeW5ocTTI8jVfi81FCxjB2h4HzBD_b0yDSlxFbZQ0YuSlYpWjKtF9e8ukZy1dzZuSDY/s2048/pumpkin2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1561" data-original-width="2048" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvC_fkNrk4U1obxrYHWzyQxG6kAy0HguowM1oG536GP-CK7zkN2u_QatBTqW0yWaSsfCchujPVHeW5ocTTI8jVfi81FCxjB2h4HzBD_b0yDSlxFbZQ0YuSlYpWjKtF9e8ukZy1dzZuSDY/s320/pumpkin2.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1124911357/pumpkin-earrings-fall-orange-earrings?" target="_blank">Pumpkin Earring</a>s by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BayMoonDesign" target="_blank">BayMoon Design</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">These unique pumpkin statement earrings combine beautiful ceramic orange ceramic ovals that remind me of pumpkins. I added small green beads that look like stems. I used brass leaf bead caps and copper wire to create the stems. Natural brass ear wires provide contrast.</span><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Throughout the month of November projects can be posted on Instagram using the hashtag #aethemechallenge or and tag it with </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/9044131901431499917/7794587131409802082#" style="font-family: verdana;">@art__elements</a><span style="font-family: verdana;"> (2 underscores between art and elements) and they will repost your images. You can also post it to the </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/9044131901431499917/7794587131409802082#" style="font-family: verdana;">Art Elements Community Facebook page</a><span style="font-family: verdana;">. I hope you have discovered a new way to reuse your pumpkins and help the planet a bit. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p></div>baymoondesignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17176264557341209150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044131901431499917.post-5958499354016663822021-10-22T15:34:00.003-04:002021-10-22T15:34:28.207-04:00October Inspiration::The Skull<p> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9lFFCf0yFog092lSa3CkEnORNCYncjvc8X5JviMkCY25dHKbTqcqqKxcvHlq_kj4rzObsWz66qiHrpSEeOXxYKZkplkyyClWGi7LvEN8Irn0ZbbIqnv-DDX6yXPKUXXbEKcsEll5SdKk/s2048/bellava-g-m3pfOQKgVAM-unsplash+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9lFFCf0yFog092lSa3CkEnORNCYncjvc8X5JviMkCY25dHKbTqcqqKxcvHlq_kj4rzObsWz66qiHrpSEeOXxYKZkplkyyClWGi7LvEN8Irn0ZbbIqnv-DDX6yXPKUXXbEKcsEll5SdKk/s320/bellava-g-m3pfOQKgVAM-unsplash+%25281%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">It wouldn't Halloween without some fun scary skulls, skeletons and ghosts. The Arts and Elements Inspiration for the month of October is Skulls. This is a perfect time for me to make some Halloween earrings. I grabbed a pair of skeleton beads I had on hand and then looked through my bead to see what I could add. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">It wouldn't be Halloween without lots of orange and black so I used that as my color palette.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirf54GpaFl_kqupqrZdcGgMkOOohRZGxBMOaNlU-VXhtuLUvlHLS7h6jXwk_U4EYrKMFEz1wwSq2GQI2Nq2TSpYsEMKClbqepEfexBZMRWGvf2Jq4ldXsrP1EypTif6aYGxBHkSikZOec/s2048/skull+earrings.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirf54GpaFl_kqupqrZdcGgMkOOohRZGxBMOaNlU-VXhtuLUvlHLS7h6jXwk_U4EYrKMFEz1wwSq2GQI2Nq2TSpYsEMKClbqepEfexBZMRWGvf2Jq4ldXsrP1EypTif6aYGxBHkSikZOec/s320/skull+earrings.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />These are long skull earrings that are perfect for Halloween and Dia de Muertos . The skull is pale gray with piercing black eyes. This skull art jewelry is hung on sterling silver ear wires. Black and orange are traditional Fall colors so I added the orange ceramic bead to bring in those colors. I loved creating the loops at the end of the earring with the black wire the beads are stacked on. These light weight earrings are about 2.5 inches long and are sure to make a statement.<br /></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF5tAEMH5k7loimqls-g8MpzC2kQGCaQOueqv1ocnvWWB1mxXKsaqG0cdgP-fWiM-dj9tJC3RFi3IJihJE-cvIyvOlPgIlxrUrsfI_ISj1wJTlEapNOBGi3YWG3ZNECMz_5kqEkFFoBbo/s2048/skull+earrings4.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF5tAEMH5k7loimqls-g8MpzC2kQGCaQOueqv1ocnvWWB1mxXKsaqG0cdgP-fWiM-dj9tJC3RFi3IJihJE-cvIyvOlPgIlxrUrsfI_ISj1wJTlEapNOBGi3YWG3ZNECMz_5kqEkFFoBbo/s320/skull+earrings4.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">Everyone associates black and orange with Halloween. I decided to see what I could find out about this tradition. In fact, these two colors have been a staple in Halloween celebrations throughout the United States for over a century. Along with pumpkins, orange represents the changing of the seasons that comes with Halloween. Orange is also associated with the harvest season, fire, and warmth. Black represents darkness, death, and winter. Together, the colors are high-contrast. In recent times purple has made its way into the Halloween colors. <br /></span><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgiCPxwTu58gIM3zIY7khtQ7whlRXabCs-MkmrFkuTBYqq0UIvWkcXMV5ihZ3vp6Hjfz88NaKqUX0d0QODtb0ROXCdO1AlCy9xGJk93Xp_v2AjMXo6xgnYhZf0ymZAJQut_rgWYc1Zknk/s2048/daniel-lincoln-0nO88Q37cGo-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgiCPxwTu58gIM3zIY7khtQ7whlRXabCs-MkmrFkuTBYqq0UIvWkcXMV5ihZ3vp6Hjfz88NaKqUX0d0QODtb0ROXCdO1AlCy9xGJk93Xp_v2AjMXo6xgnYhZf0ymZAJQut_rgWYc1Zknk/s320/daniel-lincoln-0nO88Q37cGo-unsplash.jpg" width="256" /></a></div> Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@danny_lincoln?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Daniel Lincoln</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/s/photos/halloween?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Unsplash</a><br /><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Throughout the month of October projects can be posted on Instagram using the hashtag #aethemechallenge or and tag it with </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/9044131901431499917/7794587131409802082#" style="font-family: verdana;">@art__elements</a><span style="font-family: verdana;"> (2 underscores between art and elements) and they will repost your images. You can also post it to the </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/9044131901431499917/7794587131409802082#" style="font-family: verdana;">Art Elements Community Facebook page</a><span style="font-family: verdana;">. I hope you have fun with this challenge! I certainly did.</span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5p2HFFHIvR4Zlo2r_sSygUYCqd-TnN1KKH73g2couUanvC3YNveKVKqIiDEu6QQGw9EXBlsQV6FTpA52UjfBCkaq-Mkf62nLgIVb9JqX6-v1hzcAvALjDqr4ABRriw-IxaW_B7aV3H1U/s2048/nick-fewings-oPVNGh0hzdI-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1366" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5p2HFFHIvR4Zlo2r_sSygUYCqd-TnN1KKH73g2couUanvC3YNveKVKqIiDEu6QQGw9EXBlsQV6FTpA52UjfBCkaq-Mkf62nLgIVb9JqX6-v1hzcAvALjDqr4ABRriw-IxaW_B7aV3H1U/s320/nick-fewings-oPVNGh0hzdI-unsplash.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div> Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@jannerboy62?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Nick Fewings</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/s/photos/happy-halloween?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Unsplash</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>baymoondesignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17176264557341209150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044131901431499917.post-18077707147348158362021-09-26T16:13:00.003-04:002021-09-26T16:13:58.530-04:00My September Inspiration is a Favorite Book<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1XPdQosijYDN_lyXTikt76V86KKkW0L8Mv14RlqXKG9WeUi5zw08Bp44_kPdebiXvAuAmL6p0j0VkqnmsNScOFe-qipBlP19rJ7gLJJPHlSqXn6bHxB4MFRM0D_413IYXvf-IJGQTB1o/s2048/toa-heftiba-ip9R11FMbV8-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1XPdQosijYDN_lyXTikt76V86KKkW0L8Mv14RlqXKG9WeUi5zw08Bp44_kPdebiXvAuAmL6p0j0VkqnmsNScOFe-qipBlP19rJ7gLJJPHlSqXn6bHxB4MFRM0D_413IYXvf-IJGQTB1o/s320/toa-heftiba-ip9R11FMbV8-unsplash.jpg" width="213" /></a></div> Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@heftiba?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Toa Heftiba</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/s/photos/pile-of-books?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Unsplash</a><br /><p style="color: #444444; direction: ltr; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 0px 0px 1em;"><br /></p><p style="color: #444444; direction: ltr; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 0px 0px 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This month's Art Elements theme is "favorite book." A broad interpretation is permitted. It can be your favorite book ever, favorite book this year, or favorite book from a specific period in your life. Or, if you couldn't possibly narrow it down to one book, pick one that creates vivid imagery for you. Or maybe literally use a favorite book to create something new. There's bonus points if you tell us about the book and why you love it or why it inspired you to create. You can use any medium you feel inspired to share your books. </span></p><div style="direction: ltr;"><p style="margin: 0.5em 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #202122;"><span style="background-color: white;">I decided to select Winnie-the-Pooh, also called Pooh Bear and Pooh as my inspiration<b>. </b></span></span> He i<span style="color: #202122;"><span style="background-color: white;">s a fictional teddy bear</span></span><span style="color: #202122;"><span style="background-color: white;"> created by English author A. A. Milne</span></span> <span style="color: #202122;"><span style="background-color: white;">and English illustrator E. H. Shepard. He comes to life in the stories as</span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #202122; font-family: verdana;"> soft-voiced, cuddly, loveable, quiet </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #202122; font-family: verdana;">teddy bear</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #202122; font-family: verdana;"> and the main protagonist. Despite being naïve and slow-witted, he is a friendly, thoughtful and sometimes a very insightful character who is always willing to help and try his best. As you might imagine his love for honey often leads to trouble. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #202122; font-family: verdana;">In the books, Pooh is a talented poet, and the stories are frequently punctuated by his poems and "hums". He is humble about his slow-wittedness, but comfortable with his creative gifts.</span></p><p style="margin: 0.5em 0px;"><span face="sans-serif" style="color: #202122;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="margin: 0.5em 0px;"><span face="sans-serif" style="color: #202122;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="sans-serif" style="color: #202122;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuMLiR1fyDlJEb3lSlvaSekzrFCQTmVMZWio_i3ZyDpRkCZ_btrCiVLCX5tqYYC9xMzj1etsBF5fP1VfldKv1JU9wPNGYb-N3hTfNefuzcS2z1Sr7b32SKg8dp8YJdAj-okGWUw0-MFTw/s2048/annie-spratt-6f4joY6ziTk-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuMLiR1fyDlJEb3lSlvaSekzrFCQTmVMZWio_i3ZyDpRkCZ_btrCiVLCX5tqYYC9xMzj1etsBF5fP1VfldKv1JU9wPNGYb-N3hTfNefuzcS2z1Sr7b32SKg8dp8YJdAj-okGWUw0-MFTw/w266-h400/annie-spratt-6f4joY6ziTk-unsplash.jpg" width="266" /></a></span></div> Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@anniespratt?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Annie Spratt</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/s/photos/winnie-the-pooh?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Unsplash</a><span face="sans-serif" style="color: #202122;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #202122; margin: 0.5em 0px;"><br /></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #202122; margin: 0.5em 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Being a retired children's librarian and a huge fan of Pooh. I still have the Pooh stories that I read to my children and now I am excited to share them with my grandson. I also happened to have a little collection of handmade ceramic beads inspired by these stories. I could not resist them!</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #202122; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0.5em 0px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdIYsAt2G5CULwKPF9bULGkoGnnwQhrIvNkZiOyov71JCFMVf6GLC8t6MYxmhHkQLJP6Mh_J2Jus4vqj342rh7hUEZIc5UyMnTUHjVJymB5fSnOz9I8xNv1TCtj0IhxFBNpobpuFFIu2Q/s2048/maddi-bazzocco-1xkfdYwQ67U-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1572" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdIYsAt2G5CULwKPF9bULGkoGnnwQhrIvNkZiOyov71JCFMVf6GLC8t6MYxmhHkQLJP6Mh_J2Jus4vqj342rh7hUEZIc5UyMnTUHjVJymB5fSnOz9I8xNv1TCtj0IhxFBNpobpuFFIu2Q/s320/maddi-bazzocco-1xkfdYwQ67U-unsplash.jpg" width="246" /></a></div><br /><p style="background-color: white; color: #202122; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0.5em 0px;"> Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@maddibazzocco?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Maddi Bazzocco</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/s/photos/winnie-the-pooh?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Unsplash</a></p><blockquote style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-radius: 3px; border: 0px; color: #878787; font-style: italic; margin: 1px; max-width: 500px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px; width: calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="direction: ltr; padding: 16px;"><p style="color: #202122; font-style: normal; margin: 0.5em 0px;"><br /></p></div></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8GzudDad4Qh2cqm5G2Hu8IkosPXw7TvPaxqaRe7kY4gRhx5UUoA4q9p4zKhmgAEz6DM3XBQ93X74GDqRXNPNXD_ldd9rWk-9gRGhsyJ4GPEt3R2JsnLNydtOS4bXHuD4oYx5VHQZGrYo/s2048/winniebest+%25281%2529.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1704" data-original-width="2048" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8GzudDad4Qh2cqm5G2Hu8IkosPXw7TvPaxqaRe7kY4gRhx5UUoA4q9p4zKhmgAEz6DM3XBQ93X74GDqRXNPNXD_ldd9rWk-9gRGhsyJ4GPEt3R2JsnLNydtOS4bXHuD4oYx5VHQZGrYo/s320/winniebest+%25281%2529.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1077553354/winnie-the-pooh-adult-sterling-silver?" target="_blank">Winnie the Pooh Earrings </a>by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BayMoonDesign">BayMoonDesign</a></div><div style="direction: ltr;"><br /></div><div style="direction: ltr;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">These handmade sterling silver Pooh Bear and Piglet earrings are made for adult Winnie the Pooh fans. As a gift these are unique dangles are sure to please. I used sterling silver wire to connect the charms to the blue Czech flower beads. The earrings hang 1.75 inches below sterling ear wires. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">The ceramic charms are made by Scottish artisan Grubbi and are available for purchase in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BayMoonDesign" target="_blank">BayMoonDesign</a> shop.. </span></div><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiezA-4SjKgplLxWAvEl3ePJpDMiL5dwxltlcQip-J_WHRmwbFaY8Tsz-JK5F1XjtGzKh8dB62zVdzW_TAqp2LAQKVq6BA3GjHB-79jUqi48WWEYxwPikEdqbsDdnOpkb6tm6za0vdC70c/s2048/winnie2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1954" data-original-width="2048" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiezA-4SjKgplLxWAvEl3ePJpDMiL5dwxltlcQip-J_WHRmwbFaY8Tsz-JK5F1XjtGzKh8dB62zVdzW_TAqp2LAQKVq6BA3GjHB-79jUqi48WWEYxwPikEdqbsDdnOpkb6tm6za0vdC70c/s320/winnie2.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Throughout the month of September projects can be posted on Instagram using the hashtag #aethemechallenge or and tag it with </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/9044131901431499917/7794587131409802082#" style="font-family: verdana;">@art__elements</a><span style="font-family: verdana;"> (2 underscores between art and elements) and they will repost your images. You can also post it to the </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/9044131901431499917/7794587131409802082#" style="font-family: verdana;">Art Elements Community Facebook page</a><span style="font-family: verdana;">. I hope you have fun with this challenge! I loved it. My only regret is not having gotten to making a necklace for these earrings--another challenge!</span></p></div>baymoondesignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17176264557341209150noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044131901431499917.post-77945871314098020822021-08-29T10:24:00.002-04:002021-08-29T10:24:39.665-04:00Turtles<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivF5oE5r1E2BAxV1tU9FoRdMAf7lSTIx88eu934PwFffBvkm3VvFniAvotRFYWSB57ZO3HLg02tsw7yQYwpZfUuopfhwJ5eD94jjsQvJYxgyIInlbhe3wxFASHeFzbiiRX0Axp1B0OfEQ/s1920/wexor-tmg-L-2p8fapOA8-unsplash.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1920" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivF5oE5r1E2BAxV1tU9FoRdMAf7lSTIx88eu934PwFffBvkm3VvFniAvotRFYWSB57ZO3HLg02tsw7yQYwpZfUuopfhwJ5eD94jjsQvJYxgyIInlbhe3wxFASHeFzbiiRX0Axp1B0OfEQ/s320/wexor-tmg-L-2p8fapOA8-unsplash.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@wexor?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Wexor Tmg</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/s/photos/turtles?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Unsplash</a><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"> <br />The Art Elements monthly challenge theme for August is the turtle. I think of the turtle as my spirit animal. Turtles are thought of as easygoing, patient, and wise creatures. Due to their long lifespan, slow movement, sturdiness, and wrinkled appearance, they are associated with longevity. I consider myself slow but steady in how I approach things. Having a degree from the University of Maryland, their mascot the terrapin has a fond spot in my heart. Plus, I am certainly old and wrinkled no</span>w!<div><br /></div><div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhCAjj1Emv07TK9ZAqyj-LmHZJU27h-82wkyZhlH5XOQm23r3rS318Rze46VkKwgNvH3xyuLbbc_uyrqPloo6QQH0aCFDKXWXznfUnsyvYrdjn5cpnFU1PrRo8R2uBlG1nah0K-9fq43c/s2048/kris-mikael-krister-aGihPIbrtVE-unsplash.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhCAjj1Emv07TK9ZAqyj-LmHZJU27h-82wkyZhlH5XOQm23r3rS318Rze46VkKwgNvH3xyuLbbc_uyrqPloo6QQH0aCFDKXWXznfUnsyvYrdjn5cpnFU1PrRo8R2uBlG1nah0K-9fq43c/s320/kris-mikael-krister-aGihPIbrtVE-unsplash.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@kmkr?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Kris Mikael Krister</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/s/photos/turtles?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Unsplash</a></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Turtles have regularly been incorporated into art and literature over time. I like to use turtles in my handmade art jewelry and cards as well. This challenge motivated me to create this handmade card. I love to look for turtles in the clear waters of the Florida Keys when I am lucky to be there. I incorporated a reef into this card to capture those memories.</span></div><div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4b22Z8LSqTKhq36dxEvo8qpWKT56UF3X7Ax6SZa_Dm4BIrQg5JOyssfmPuuV7Q-4-w0lOMWRazSkv7SfOULkvhbS0w0PLMQLid9baLc60w2SH8XLCu8pwVJuk9CYBBAyGjPkFhaGHcoo/s2048/turtle+card2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1366" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4b22Z8LSqTKhq36dxEvo8qpWKT56UF3X7Ax6SZa_Dm4BIrQg5JOyssfmPuuV7Q-4-w0lOMWRazSkv7SfOULkvhbS0w0PLMQLid9baLc60w2SH8XLCu8pwVJuk9CYBBAyGjPkFhaGHcoo/s320/turtle+card2.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><p> Green turtle card by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BayMoonDesign" target="_blank">BayMoonDesign</a></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">I am always on the lookout for turtle beads to incorporate into my jewelry. The turtle is the focus of this </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Graphik Webfont", -apple-system, "Helvetica Neue", "Droid Sans", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">handmade bracelet. I included a unique yellow lampwork seashell and sand bead, sand dollar charm, and aqua blue Czech glass beads. This boho blue bracelet is held together with natural color Irish waxed lined and natural brass lobster clasp and natural brass starfish charm that has had a patina applied. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1597" data-original-width="2048" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjp7a22-6SHVBdQchyrXsTzT5f9604oI75WXwNgXvvsw72BT10p1rhIFaCyt-_cqACYQzY8_FMbYt4BBH94Xa9IxBYS0_8rrmxWwwFyWFSima9R43DhHvjswbBAhWX53Hm2iPiVPeYmWY/s320/turtle+bracelet+%25281%2529.jpg" width="320" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/830593045/turtle-bracelet-beach-bracelet-turtle" target="_blank">Turtle Bracelet</a> by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BayMoonDesign" target="_blank">BayMoonDesign</a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />This green turtle bracelet features a unique handmade polymer clay turtle by Brooke Brock. This bracelet also has pretty green lamp work beads by Susan Kennedy. It is held together by a black lobster clasp. I used annealed steel wire which was treated to bring out the black in the turtle. </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghzz7BOrOQzG2bZidvxlf2B1dbigI6P0S9B9yGXVnITXXKLXtSuByxgq_HNj2PA7rrW-PAA3O0Gz5ZaBvjr1t93q658uP9WCe-Dyz1FqDsEVlnRNzRtOZDdsbk1WQNWaIpGnlRuM3rLw4/s2048/turtle4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1638" data-original-width="2048" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghzz7BOrOQzG2bZidvxlf2B1dbigI6P0S9B9yGXVnITXXKLXtSuByxgq_HNj2PA7rrW-PAA3O0Gz5ZaBvjr1t93q658uP9WCe-Dyz1FqDsEVlnRNzRtOZDdsbk1WQNWaIpGnlRuM3rLw4/s320/turtle4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/587533258/green-turtle-bracelet-cuff-bracelet" target="_blank">Green Turtle Bracelet</a> by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BayMoonDesign" target="_blank">BayMoonDesign</a><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">Throughout the month of August projects can be posted on Instagram using the hashtag #aethemechallenge or #aeturtles and tag it with <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/9044131901431499917/7794587131409802082#">@art__elements</a> (2 underscores between art and elements) and they will repost your images. You can also post it to the <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/9044131901431499917/7794587131409802082#">Art Elements Community Facebook page</a>. I hope you have fun with this challenge!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 14px; text-align: start;"><br /></span></div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjSnJKAvZjpDGbQMHfYVctjxQfB50XGchYpnQX5wgPSJkB12-XSzJu4Q1Ba9oSOuY9F8DYSpnE8aTgARg4ymPno55ZxnrQMyVJvAMhin8JZXt5MV79COL1VjCroIsqfO1iJNYhl9RyZ9g/s2048/scott-stefan-jVz-lFr1z-4-unsplash.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1564" data-original-width="2048" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjSnJKAvZjpDGbQMHfYVctjxQfB50XGchYpnQX5wgPSJkB12-XSzJu4Q1Ba9oSOuY9F8DYSpnE8aTgARg4ymPno55ZxnrQMyVJvAMhin8JZXt5MV79COL1VjCroIsqfO1iJNYhl9RyZ9g/s320/scott-stefan-jVz-lFr1z-4-unsplash.jpg" width="320" /></a><br /></div> Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@stefanshanghai?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Scott Stefan</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/s/photos/turtle-in-reef?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Unsplash</a><br /><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span><p></p><p><br /></p></div>baymoondesignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17176264557341209150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044131901431499917.post-6567212775036437702021-07-25T14:31:00.002-04:002021-07-25T14:31:12.785-04:00Upcycle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihKjIkCATD2o1-5Lv1kJ4ndHYSxQH49ElgGeq9sJLcXtRIGw4m7zN_XmBTe0pG0xeDJohl589hmCXMvFe4_3qWeLrllukDUt4CGShCVXZV3ZKlRW_TJjQBCMcpgV9uD3FWWvlxzEwidXs/s2048/jen-theodore-eihBG0FKK0c-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1362" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihKjIkCATD2o1-5Lv1kJ4ndHYSxQH49ElgGeq9sJLcXtRIGw4m7zN_XmBTe0pG0xeDJohl589hmCXMvFe4_3qWeLrllukDUt4CGShCVXZV3ZKlRW_TJjQBCMcpgV9uD3FWWvlxzEwidXs/s320/jen-theodore-eihBG0FKK0c-unsplash.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p> Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@jentheodore?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Jen Theodore</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/s/photos/upcycle?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Unsplash</a></p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana;">July's Art Elements theme is Upcycle. Upcycle can mean junkyard art, recycle, repurpose etc. In the end, you need to give something new life. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: verdana;">To join this challenge all you need do is create something using repurposed items. it can be a beautiful piece of art, a useful practical item or something that combines both. </span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: verdana;">I decided to start with a special piece of tin that have had for awhile. The small circular tin has a Scottish terrier on it. Having spent much of my childhood with a Scottish born grandfather and a Scottish terrier as a pet, I knew right away that I would make something with it. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyaK3NMqtZimlr9OQRYki8oen6eQdZ4Ax3UsLpDgm5Pv_9z1W4QUdbRfSjkQV3WraRd378JeaxhtDsL4qzA0qYT4X4VTiC5ZRugWJ-f_Yf62FWlHygx8NqcUjEsgOi_5GSKLUT-WcJWlQ/s2048/henrik-hjortshoj-1VCTjIOnUQA-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyaK3NMqtZimlr9OQRYki8oen6eQdZ4Ax3UsLpDgm5Pv_9z1W4QUdbRfSjkQV3WraRd378JeaxhtDsL4qzA0qYT4X4VTiC5ZRugWJ-f_Yf62FWlHygx8NqcUjEsgOi_5GSKLUT-WcJWlQ/s320/henrik-hjortshoj-1VCTjIOnUQA-unsplash.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">I knew that I wanted to enlarge the appearance of the tin and add some weight to it to turn it in to a pendant. I decided to back the area with red plaid faux leather which I had eft from a previous project. I used a circular die and Sizzix machine that I use for making my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BayMoonDesign?ref=search_shop_redirect&section_id=28597439" target="_blank">handmade cards</a>. I cut out a larger circle than the tin and used it to layer under the tin.</span><br /><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigri2SZYlfp7jxGR0U5H8NW4O4KM1oQG8rx0N3-P3CFDG5qSU6z5T-HXJPnJBn2JMaY9dJBP6o_nM6xU63ZgHktS69AKmM1h2wTp9O-T_kNDGJvWb7HFZmJfkz5P8ZVd2GtZ4_aGwUVAk/s2048/Plaid+hole.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigri2SZYlfp7jxGR0U5H8NW4O4KM1oQG8rx0N3-P3CFDG5qSU6z5T-HXJPnJBn2JMaY9dJBP6o_nM6xU63ZgHktS69AKmM1h2wTp9O-T_kNDGJvWb7HFZmJfkz5P8ZVd2GtZ4_aGwUVAk/w320-h240/Plaid+hole.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />I love how the red plaid brings out the red on the dog's bow tie. Red is the color that I decided to add where possible. With black as the other dominant color in the necklace, I wanted to brighten it up.<br /><br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHqQ0vNxPe69hRLEuMR9TOxsJlUUjvT0z5VqsUNDtoIJ7mPhWiCIgf9-GMZSG6IrKFoMhLMMr1A4sc8Cu0oVDjP1PsG-AbH-hjXwIiv0ZCp_Aez8_4c_17Xa7X6mZNukNUO7SAaPqvTfQ/s2048/tin+and+plaid+layer.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1551" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHqQ0vNxPe69hRLEuMR9TOxsJlUUjvT0z5VqsUNDtoIJ7mPhWiCIgf9-GMZSG6IrKFoMhLMMr1A4sc8Cu0oVDjP1PsG-AbH-hjXwIiv0ZCp_Aez8_4c_17Xa7X6mZNukNUO7SAaPqvTfQ/s320/tin+and+plaid+layer.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #444444;">To increase the size of the pendent and add more red, I placed the circular piece of red plaid faux leather under the circular dog tin. I lined up the plaid circle with the hole in the tin and punched through the leather to create a hole that is large enough to put a 12 inch piece of black annealed wire through. I made a simple loop and left a 8 inch tail of wire to stack a red bead. I created another simple loop with the wire. I made sure to keep a tail long enough to loop over the black sea glass. On the other end of the sea glass I threaded 3mm wide soft deer leather. I was able to find a black bead that had a hole large enough to run 2 pieces of the leather through. </span></span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #444444;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #444444;"><br /></span></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdwytNiinoOLn4WgnjYviyTxNFDp4XU8PIaiQ5Ky9K199c149aKZ2KsOD6Va6HUEoSYN2dku0WUUpe7FuODl1W3YXW7fTJdRcghrC4EIGLKCMs0MwlYGUsCOd04ECCxiqlL_eURdPqzZ4/s2048/Scottie+necklace3.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1620" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdwytNiinoOLn4WgnjYviyTxNFDp4XU8PIaiQ5Ky9K199c149aKZ2KsOD6Va6HUEoSYN2dku0WUUpe7FuODl1W3YXW7fTJdRcghrC4EIGLKCMs0MwlYGUsCOd04ECCxiqlL_eURdPqzZ4/s320/Scottie+necklace3.jpeg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #444444;"> </span></span><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Next, I tied an overhand knot to keep these pieces in place. I added a small lobster clasp at the ends. Actually the necklace is large enough to slip over your head. For some extra flare I added a piece of same black leather above the red bead and tied a knot on each end of the cord.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHHwgO2zuhTk8XxcxIzYZglzL6MPg-eVMpjdsFvGdfc3lsDB_-hP6LC7DRZQh6Tho1dC7cBlUq2fhgpYbtYnbZCl9h1kHnk8BeuLOzfGLiwqCQWAHNaaiOD6wvI74CHJtuFv2NNhGx42w/s2048/Scottie+necklace2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1924" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHHwgO2zuhTk8XxcxIzYZglzL6MPg-eVMpjdsFvGdfc3lsDB_-hP6LC7DRZQh6Tho1dC7cBlUq2fhgpYbtYnbZCl9h1kHnk8BeuLOzfGLiwqCQWAHNaaiOD6wvI74CHJtuFv2NNhGx42w/s320/Scottie+necklace2.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1056947513/scottish-terrier-dog-necklace-handmade" target="_blank">Scottish Terrier Necklace</a> by BayMoonDesign<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am very happy with the necklace. It has a handsome pendant and a soft comfortable leather strap.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It is available in my online BayMoonDesign shop. </div><br /><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span><p></p></div>baymoondesignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17176264557341209150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044131901431499917.post-21647284294892116932021-06-27T07:58:00.001-04:002021-06-27T08:02:10.512-04:00Art Elements:: Lizards<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX79op1p2DRAmWh8_S-aUe5b4jTkjWkBNheOjm5fT5I1rHE-kVuEKoWv4WZEOasH7zREvhNXYZ5HBdnuMNrGl1-xhlz-0YuS5OuS-OcoAL8u52WaPICNibzfGbmU4y_V3jMHpQrOIg6ko/s2048/jelle-de-gier-dhkMKTJ20bM-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX79op1p2DRAmWh8_S-aUe5b4jTkjWkBNheOjm5fT5I1rHE-kVuEKoWv4WZEOasH7zREvhNXYZ5HBdnuMNrGl1-xhlz-0YuS5OuS-OcoAL8u52WaPICNibzfGbmU4y_V3jMHpQrOIg6ko/s320/jelle-de-gier-dhkMKTJ20bM-unsplash.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@vultured?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Jelle de Gier</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/s/photos/gecko?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Unsplash</a><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">I hope these images inspire you! For this month's theme we are free to use any kind of lizard! Use any medium you feel inspired to showcase these sun loving characters. You can post your project on Instagram using the hashtag #aethemechallenge or #aeLizard and tag it with <a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">@art__elements</a> (2 underscores between art and elements) and we will repost your images. You can also post it to the <a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">Art Elements Community Facebook page</a>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqO51YbfmuD6ZeDwEbhekRCWKgk4L84UGjSKX-evIp7paR9n-nnKdlq0KCtDws9EHXI4RpJZ6t-8tGsxScWmIPQZ-pzSuFnCELOlJLc_ri-V4ydFLFIU4udYOrQ37rHfgxFIA02nW17Sw/s2048/vengadesh-sago-kZ1YbITCFtM-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1463" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqO51YbfmuD6ZeDwEbhekRCWKgk4L84UGjSKX-evIp7paR9n-nnKdlq0KCtDws9EHXI4RpJZ6t-8tGsxScWmIPQZ-pzSuFnCELOlJLc_ri-V4ydFLFIU4udYOrQ37rHfgxFIA02nW17Sw/s320/vengadesh-sago-kZ1YbITCFtM-unsplash.jpg" /></a></div> Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@vengadesh_sago?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Vengadesh Sago</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/s/photos/gecko?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Unsplash</a><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><br />I have a lizard necklace in my BayMoonDesign store. The lizard was created by Brooke Bock and I love how the chain goes so well with it. Since I made the necklace awhile ago, I thought I should make something new for this challenge. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDAAoIT_82kZ2nVjJB0SA2yQckNJws6pwRZbfttmbYmy6D7EQomUhDqYIpDSUSc7D1D0DKazdRb0u7PteFlGCm3tfotJ4QG1f_rnudjg4ijhCfSKhHzR6wiYjhR3A736ny1FwjNNEQrY4/s2048/lizard5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1721" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDAAoIT_82kZ2nVjJB0SA2yQckNJws6pwRZbfttmbYmy6D7EQomUhDqYIpDSUSc7D1D0DKazdRb0u7PteFlGCm3tfotJ4QG1f_rnudjg4ijhCfSKhHzR6wiYjhR3A736ny1FwjNNEQrY4/s320/lizard5.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/751106458/lizard-necklace-lizard-jewelry-for?" target="_blank">Lizard Necklace</a> by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BayMoonDesign" target="_blank">BayMoonDesign</a></div><div><br /><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">This would be a good time to expand my stamp collection. I have always admired the gecko so I sought to find a gecko stamp. I usually use rubber stamps, but I found a wood carved gecko that I loved.</span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2jn-cWv5f-XGjJYWFGF4G3G9WAgo-F81nNfallAQV-zRYxHr4HsjjuzR9mEypF3lKaW03gDYBHNf6IVXWvH4Q-fTjPmrGiKdUlGGO0Pdt07cqAJYHMZ-3Tm7ae5C8WWmevhMFRdS7jRU/s2048/YELLOW+GECKO.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1937" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2jn-cWv5f-XGjJYWFGF4G3G9WAgo-F81nNfallAQV-zRYxHr4HsjjuzR9mEypF3lKaW03gDYBHNf6IVXWvH4Q-fTjPmrGiKdUlGGO0Pdt07cqAJYHMZ-3Tm7ae5C8WWmevhMFRdS7jRU/s320/YELLOW+GECKO.jpeg" /></a><span face="Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: rgba(251, 246, 238, 0.58); text-align: justify;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: rgba(251, 246, 238, 0.58); text-align: justify;">Gecko Card by </span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BayMoonDesign" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">BayMoonDesign</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: rgba(251, 246, 238, 0.58); text-align: justify;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">To make this handmade note card, I used high quality white card stock to stamp the gecko on. I applied a water based brown ink with a brayer to the carved wood stamp and stamped the image onto the card stock. Since this type of paper hasn't much give, I created a cushioned area out of recycled plastic mailing envelopes. After the stamped image dried, I cut it out. I love the fact that when the image is cut out, it stays in a circular pattern and can be elevated with dimensional foam. It gives the gecko a slight 3 dimensional effect. I selected some bright yellow and orange printed paper and layered it on orange card stock. I added some yellow ribbon to give the card some additional pop of color.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwP0bbTFjHW8rbznd-6xId3AoirJxoS_e7cCHm9vBU2CDer3ApKin8BdKzlPq40YHvMHVh21ZWBX84br_vtfEsSBnv2-shiUU8tFWpoJKBh-Go7GLMA25-bay9i259KSjhLJAfqUNRXog/s2048/gecko1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1874" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwP0bbTFjHW8rbznd-6xId3AoirJxoS_e7cCHm9vBU2CDer3ApKin8BdKzlPq40YHvMHVh21ZWBX84br_vtfEsSBnv2-shiUU8tFWpoJKBh-Go7GLMA25-bay9i259KSjhLJAfqUNRXog/s320/gecko1.jpeg" /></a></div> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1040786243/gecko-blank-note-card-hand-stamped" target="_blank">Gecko Blank Note Card</a> by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BayMoonDesign" target="_blank">BayMoonDesign</a><br /><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">For the next <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1040786243/gecko-blank-note-card-hand-stamped" target="_blank">gecko</a> card, I used the same process but the orange and yellow paper that I made by my using my jelli plate. I wanted to create some desert colors. <br /></span><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4CMw71zi4Bmxpvh5A1dL_DLrrxZuRxdlGTl4-OkgVy452zykXtM5npDZ1cHk0BfBZ2pMzZbnr6RSzyI6ed5ZMSzbBsupJkiCDdGGgE3lODGKBsjUUoDcRfr4WkL4Rz0ecBDir0Hy6xgw/s2048/wolfgang-hasselmann-QysBIkEjwf0-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1363" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4CMw71zi4Bmxpvh5A1dL_DLrrxZuRxdlGTl4-OkgVy452zykXtM5npDZ1cHk0BfBZ2pMzZbnr6RSzyI6ed5ZMSzbBsupJkiCDdGGgE3lODGKBsjUUoDcRfr4WkL4Rz0ecBDir0Hy6xgw/s320/wolfgang-hasselmann-QysBIkEjwf0-unsplash.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@wolfgang_hasselmann?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Wolfgang Hasselmann</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/s/photos/gecko?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Unsplash</a></div><div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">Find a lizard that inspires you! </span></div>baymoondesignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17176264557341209150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044131901431499917.post-86126399352352812962021-05-31T18:51:00.000-04:002021-05-31T18:51:28.683-04:00Dandelion<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiBUWQTVp0M6XFDNjoHvTC6lf9J2XYczDpsMkQ5qNxic_CCjfYTsi7LlWLOxELlITlovgW7iTSLJ-HFxfVi8RRWf5sGzf01dD4XPg0nf3iLDZs-3TyGXKv3C-QXFRGxEymhYPp8Y5FNCo/s2048/ivan-dostal-z6ZPLcDTKOY-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiBUWQTVp0M6XFDNjoHvTC6lf9J2XYczDpsMkQ5qNxic_CCjfYTsi7LlWLOxELlITlovgW7iTSLJ-HFxfVi8RRWf5sGzf01dD4XPg0nf3iLDZs-3TyGXKv3C-QXFRGxEymhYPp8Y5FNCo/s320/ivan-dostal-z6ZPLcDTKOY-unsplash.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">The <a href="https://www.artelements.net/may-theme-challenge-dandelion/" target="_blank">May Art Elements </a>theme is the Dandelion. We can use any medium that we feel inspires us to showcase the dandelion. Projects can be posted on Instagram using the hashtag #aethemechallenge or #aeDandelion and tag it with <a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">@art__elements</a> (2 underscores between art and elements) and we will repost your images. You can also post it to the <a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">Art Elements Community Facebook page</a>.</span><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana;">This theme really made me happy because it reminded me of how much I enjoyed blowing on dandelions when they were white and had gone to seed when I was a child. I loved watching the seeds drift off in the air. With that in mind I started to notice all of the dandelions around me on my walks. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitjGsf6SQ-OB_WYUz_434wtHW6DFEp3tjcNjZ85X0HUyT1A_Jp71svjxTefOn-nGywm7sM_M08hkQKli3e_LmNP6HjQLmCNPI-KX842-LO10QbSh54Ioeymo0W9w_xq_LZsm21JgF7SQ8/s2048/herbert-goetsch-SGKQh9wNgAk-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitjGsf6SQ-OB_WYUz_434wtHW6DFEp3tjcNjZ85X0HUyT1A_Jp71svjxTefOn-nGywm7sM_M08hkQKli3e_LmNP6HjQLmCNPI-KX842-LO10QbSh54Ioeymo0W9w_xq_LZsm21JgF7SQ8/s320/herbert-goetsch-SGKQh9wNgAk-unsplash.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><p style="background-color: white; color: black; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I thought that this would be the perfect time to introduce my 15 month grandson to the tradition of wishing when you blow on a dandelion. His newly developed walking skills enable him to follow me outside to a dandelion and watch me blow on it. I repeated this a number of times and then he picked a dandelion by the stem and waved it around with excitement. He isn't able to blow on it with enough force to to send the seeds flying off but he enjoys the wandering around and picking them up with me doing the blowing. I smiled inside when I heard a report that he had picked all of the dandelions around his house over the course of the week.</span></p><div style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">With dandelions in mind, I set out to make a few birthday cards. One for a friend's birthday and the others for my BayMoonDesign gift shop.</span></div><div style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGE5eF4DgCI9HhDswXyTl9fl2ZFN7OlFuWEb8eEaNFmflHq1HW0e2zGBGWcvivktyzgm8CzcQmv8rUcAUvF1e_WkJaerbLFfPjCANPLLNz6YwbgQOy0qavDJh9nj5MLpD83BNvKJaDcSU/s2048/Make+a+wish-green.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1524" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGE5eF4DgCI9HhDswXyTl9fl2ZFN7OlFuWEb8eEaNFmflHq1HW0e2zGBGWcvivktyzgm8CzcQmv8rUcAUvF1e_WkJaerbLFfPjCANPLLNz6YwbgQOy0qavDJh9nj5MLpD83BNvKJaDcSU/s320/Make+a+wish-green.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="background-color: white;"> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/885224908/make-a-wish-dandelion-flower-greeting?ref=shop_home_active_1" target="_blank"> Make a Wish Birthday Card</a> by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BayMoonDesign?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=885224908" target="_blank">BayMoonDesign</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggWZvnvic1RCTNs4EnkyXYH2TJR9ZXa3FZij0j1NqGb3J9qpgshPMfYgG15G62uhVTHy79kbG3DdaCfY_3NbBn5QN7xMnfHQJaGcgjVs0_m9wRKhJbBYmguKCfhU_S-HfYH58OxtSPTQ0/s2048/Make+a+wish-green+inside.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1669" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggWZvnvic1RCTNs4EnkyXYH2TJR9ZXa3FZij0j1NqGb3J9qpgshPMfYgG15G62uhVTHy79kbG3DdaCfY_3NbBn5QN7xMnfHQJaGcgjVs0_m9wRKhJbBYmguKCfhU_S-HfYH58OxtSPTQ0/s320/Make+a+wish-green+inside.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div> Inside of the birthday card by BayMoonDesign<br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div></span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">I used white craft ink on the card to get an extra thick image. I also used a trick that I read about to color the rhinestone that I glued to these cards. I applied ink to the rhinestones that matched the paper. The ink stayed on the stones perfectly and added some glitz. </span><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white;"> </div><div style="background-color: white;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwHDiKQBAj46ypyuY1ryA22oRylxaVxzMKLzH09xiOVdJj3WTFkGor13u92k12xlhwDUn8E9ciwb3I-CZZLyrJe9X7tluBDG4rQm9MJM5rOW_BWLNVVIi3DJV7N6sy-ER1xap569hu45g/s2048/Yellow+wish+card.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1725" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwHDiKQBAj46ypyuY1ryA22oRylxaVxzMKLzH09xiOVdJj3WTFkGor13u92k12xlhwDUn8E9ciwb3I-CZZLyrJe9X7tluBDG4rQm9MJM5rOW_BWLNVVIi3DJV7N6sy-ER1xap569hu45g/s320/Yellow+wish+card.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div>I love this bright yellow paper and I used it to line an envelope for a card that is in my BayMoonDesign store.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPyzXGF0-gfd0Y-J03_o9IPMynEYepJPIzXYxGFitBfJvvsWRRXN5NiQj2TT6M_N26WCf7KqU8qgEl2j0wgwPLBDm_aO4dVsvshcNbde0Hhu6Vhik62fGfcwLks_5neTXZn4eKDBl6y84/s2048/wish+in+yellow+inside.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPyzXGF0-gfd0Y-J03_o9IPMynEYepJPIzXYxGFitBfJvvsWRRXN5NiQj2TT6M_N26WCf7KqU8qgEl2j0wgwPLBDm_aO4dVsvshcNbde0Hhu6Vhik62fGfcwLks_5neTXZn4eKDBl6y84/s320/wish+in+yellow+inside.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-family: Times;"> Inside of birthday card by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BayMoonDesign?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=885224908" target="_blank">BayMoonDesign</a></span></span></span></div><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><div style="background-color: white;"><br /></div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;">I made a second card in a different color palette just to see which one I liked the best. The first card has earthy colors and the second has bright spring colors. I like them both!<br /></span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><br /><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGFTe1DEwsn4Hs6ztQ54t2K9mXW77NGH3WknMQfRDzDcrt4Tb8TitDlOgY57howTa8EMygN9AN3hDijhdY-oO_U7N-WY2K9WBt6lduAb3KDhkaJT-8Insiorx6rdRMAce2ZVDvsjz-QP4/s2048/Dandelion+Impression+%25281%2529.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1838" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGFTe1DEwsn4Hs6ztQ54t2K9mXW77NGH3WknMQfRDzDcrt4Tb8TitDlOgY57howTa8EMygN9AN3hDijhdY-oO_U7N-WY2K9WBt6lduAb3KDhkaJT-8Insiorx6rdRMAce2ZVDvsjz-QP4/s320/Dandelion+Impression+%25281%2529.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="background-color: white;"> Dandelions by </span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BayMoonDesign?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=885224908" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">BayMoonDesign</a><br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />For my third card (photo above) I set about selecting a Dandelion metal cutting die that would enable me to cut out the image of a dandelion as well as emboss the image of a dandelion onto paper. To emboss I used my Big Shot and created these layers to emboss the dandelions. <br /><br />Step 1<br />Placement of the platform and die to emboss with the Big Shot:<br /><br />Platform<br />Clear plate<br />Silicone craft sheet<br />Cardstock, facing up<br />Detailed die, cutting edge face down onto the cardstock)<br />A piece of copy paper<br />Clear plate<br />Two pieces of cardstock for shim<br /><br />Top and bottom plates or shims may vary depending on your machine, but the technique will work with proper pressure if the layers are in order.</span></div><div><ol class="step-list" style="margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;"><li style="clear: left; float: left; list-style-type: none; margin: 5px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; width: 638px;"><h3 style="margin: 0px 0px 1px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">I watched a number of videos on the technique of embossing with metal dies and experimented with the technique a number of times before I got the results that I was looking for. It was worth the trials because I love the result.</span></h3></li><li style="clear: left; float: left; list-style-type: none; margin: 5px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; width: 638px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Dandelions give me joy!</span></li><li style="clear: left; float: left; list-style-type: none; margin: 5px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; width: 638px;"><h3 style="margin: 0px 0px 1px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 1.2em;"> </span></span></span></h3></li></ol></div>baymoondesignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17176264557341209150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044131901431499917.post-8255929908022882272021-04-25T16:20:00.001-04:002021-04-25T16:44:01.684-04:00Arts Elements Rabbits <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdCkdroh5nwoNY5_wCukCa3-1FL03kjkgm7wY6LDpQTFNzKVId17Hqx914Y3xxI36n_tKkZN7R-L4rr1oiv5Gmz0c6QypJswC6Ae5Sr6uEJ34hfE40dZsdFwrlJ_rpK1ylYuCdRhgtZcc/s2048/gary-bendig-KvHT4dltPEQ-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdCkdroh5nwoNY5_wCukCa3-1FL03kjkgm7wY6LDpQTFNzKVId17Hqx914Y3xxI36n_tKkZN7R-L4rr1oiv5Gmz0c6QypJswC6Ae5Sr6uEJ34hfE40dZsdFwrlJ_rpK1ylYuCdRhgtZcc/s320/gary-bendig-KvHT4dltPEQ-unsplash.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@kris_ricepees?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Gary Bendig</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/s/photos/hares?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Unsplash</a><div><br /><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: white;">The </span></span><a href="https://www.artelements.net/april-theme-hares-rabbits/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Art Elements Theme Challenge</span></a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: 16px;"> is honoring the rabbit or hare</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: 16px;"> for April 2021. This month provides many of us with lots of opportunities for real life sightings. Yesterday when I was out walking I spotted several. Plus, who doesn't love the fantastic Easter bunny who just paid us a visit.</span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: 16px;">This challenge is open to any medium and you are welcome to share your creations in the </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.317010263175592&type=3&av=163106560366855&eav=AfYSP-fVPlJGfsnVuNK4utG8-DdX6geNVp4gGROaTVq7LuGZCyKjJT5KppOraS4GUrM" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: verdana; font-size: 16px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">designated album</span></a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"> </span>on the </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/artelementscommunity" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: verdana; font-size: 16px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Art Elements</span></a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/artelementscommunity" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: #37aebe; font-family: verdana; font-size: 16px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/artelementscommunity" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: verdana; font-size: 16px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Community Facebook Page</span></a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: 16px;"> or your blog anytime during the month. </span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhniiYsF4fdv2OfIeJThWxG6kK9HpzuQ3WGaKQF8tpXIgy1rtXBSvNk0TMhQ_wh8NmvNnJInkP-rkf-qMhir_qBhGfDI_EKcvirfm-DkoXY3u1EOflv4RAW5m1ZRy2dkTeLri5DW6rf2O8/s2048/andrew-coop-eB9BOYGSbQY-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1368" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhniiYsF4fdv2OfIeJThWxG6kK9HpzuQ3WGaKQF8tpXIgy1rtXBSvNk0TMhQ_wh8NmvNnJInkP-rkf-qMhir_qBhGfDI_EKcvirfm-DkoXY3u1EOflv4RAW5m1ZRy2dkTeLri5DW6rf2O8/s320/andrew-coop-eB9BOYGSbQY-unsplash.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@andrewcoop?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Andrew Coop</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/s/photos/rabbit?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Unsplash</a><br /><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div></div><div><div style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 26px; margin-bottom: 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I decided that this was the perfect motivation for me to use some vintage brass rabbits that I had on hand. I also had some ice resin left from a previous project. The challenge for me was locating a pair of bezels that were an oval shape and perfect size. I spent some time on the Internet looking for what I had in mind. Another challenged that I faced was locating the perfect background for the rabbits on the bezels. I also gave thought to where I would add beads. After all I have some really pretty leaves and flowers that I could add. Since I like to keep my earrings small rather than large, I finally decided that these earrings are meant to be simple. The sterling silver ear wires I added are small but have lots of style. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBdct9-WHjjTaRmN37L8Dfvzg7G7-z4qliqvkupkf7yCXI9Pw6yRSkAiJeTaUPbAK8jxH3R4HpSM0irq_zrI1Yr9KYUsvYP6qUUcfiMpHYze-f47RfXrBloAAtQyu7kJySfFdu1v9u0AM/s2048/ice+resin+%25281%2529.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1611" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBdct9-WHjjTaRmN37L8Dfvzg7G7-z4qliqvkupkf7yCXI9Pw6yRSkAiJeTaUPbAK8jxH3R4HpSM0irq_zrI1Yr9KYUsvYP6qUUcfiMpHYze-f47RfXrBloAAtQyu7kJySfFdu1v9u0AM/s320/ice+resin+%25281%2529.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 26px; margin-bottom: 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">In a previous <a href="https://bay-moon-design.blogspot.com/2020/04/bees-art-elements-theme-for-april-2020.html">blog</a> I described using Ice Resin for the first time and being really pleased with the results. This is my second project with this Ice Resin and I am wondering why it has taken me so long to go back to. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil1_0hZsUyej4qTZ2ba3Zw-W12eB3hONomI43ni4h7YTRpNXvEBSaenpTuhqzlVAuEG69KttAKdMoe15QciNI2aUVE_NCKYX7AnQRAFbKHNP-EvUzSgTNclslI8hbQqJnHLFDEJm29vRY/s2048/rabbit+w+paper.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1893" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil1_0hZsUyej4qTZ2ba3Zw-W12eB3hONomI43ni4h7YTRpNXvEBSaenpTuhqzlVAuEG69KttAKdMoe15QciNI2aUVE_NCKYX7AnQRAFbKHNP-EvUzSgTNclslI8hbQqJnHLFDEJm29vRY/s320/rabbit+w+paper.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 26px; margin-bottom: 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">After deciding which high quality paper to use from my collection, I prepared to make 2 pairs of earrings which would be alike except for their background. I then gathered four bezels, ice resin, a pencil, sizzors and Mod Podge. It is important to use high quality, thick paper and trace your oval on the backside of the paper. I then attached the paper to the inside of the bezel with Mod Podge and let dry. The rabbit fit inside perfectly.</span></div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlV0NHdoDmlm9_ZYZxjCpzGmQqua3d51LuAKdM00wXoYQF0ZbbRuXmYFhHedTaQVFDLVfsfooWxdvsls7DEcdx-iB8ArGKdcniSfjW0_yWeKtltEHYNwo4-a16LubDIwI6YRpM-i8pw3A/s2048/pink+rabbitsb.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1782" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlV0NHdoDmlm9_ZYZxjCpzGmQqua3d51LuAKdM00wXoYQF0ZbbRuXmYFhHedTaQVFDLVfsfooWxdvsls7DEcdx-iB8ArGKdcniSfjW0_yWeKtltEHYNwo4-a16LubDIwI6YRpM-i8pw3A/s320/pink+rabbitsb.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">I like the pink sparkly pink background for a girly pair. My next pair has a more earthy look with the green background that reminds me of ferns and nature. </span></span></div><div><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyfwQ729GIZKNgDGuElTL_GHDdQT0D0TPz63L6EmytPa3dcUGa1MY6pd8I5U5J5qpkZCXYhoscFnKbpHsWEVkbCyCpgAl9FuWvCeFVgcgeXg43Ce-XyTM78PPmOLze8QNoUhmzrpUT88Q/s2048/green+rabbits+a.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1766" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyfwQ729GIZKNgDGuElTL_GHDdQT0D0TPz63L6EmytPa3dcUGa1MY6pd8I5U5J5qpkZCXYhoscFnKbpHsWEVkbCyCpgAl9FuWvCeFVgcgeXg43Ce-XyTM78PPmOLze8QNoUhmzrpUT88Q/s320/green+rabbits+a.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;">Modern Repurposed <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1008004029/rabbit-earrings-handmade-hare-art?" target="_blank">Rabbit Earrings </a>by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BayMoonDesign" target="_blank">BayMoonDesign</a></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;">I hope you enjoyed seeing what I was inspired to make by the rabbit theme. Please take some time and visit the other artists to see what they made.</span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSG34r3XWN54SU7AxlLP2hhVtwFrDpkY8jfD4YhKXz85dd0fHrl9ftknXkLsE4-rJ2b6iovZxaxfmEDDC6YH4oGbv5Vi86k4PQrRCqbh-iTMyHxQI20AB5CBR-assUKp9PY_tBu40Fzho/s2048/thapanee-srisawat-byV33HkMneM-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSG34r3XWN54SU7AxlLP2hhVtwFrDpkY8jfD4YhKXz85dd0fHrl9ftknXkLsE4-rJ2b6iovZxaxfmEDDC6YH4oGbv5Vi86k4PQrRCqbh-iTMyHxQI20AB5CBR-assUKp9PY_tBu40Fzho/s320/thapanee-srisawat-byV33HkMneM-unsplash.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;">Enjoy the Spring!</span></span></span></div>baymoondesignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17176264557341209150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044131901431499917.post-65244017567898665512021-03-30T08:01:00.002-04:002021-04-11T07:53:19.891-04:00Bead Soup Swap Reveal<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_0ncSWRxmXakyVPtJeUBA-fFIicmb2NazsMdOIOGc9ATIGAsF7g-c1_Spl5XrOafHk0gKri0wtiNOwR_Uj0RNDELj9VBfIMt9ck0ob3O-55QdHBSLjmKNMLNYKIV9uD-JoVaLXo-JO2c/s1200/Bead+soup.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_0ncSWRxmXakyVPtJeUBA-fFIicmb2NazsMdOIOGc9ATIGAsF7g-c1_Spl5XrOafHk0gKri0wtiNOwR_Uj0RNDELj9VBfIMt9ck0ob3O-55QdHBSLjmKNMLNYKIV9uD-JoVaLXo-JO2c/s320/Bead+soup.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />The Bead Soup Swap & Create is sponsored by Lori Anderson. I appreciate the time that Lori spent organizing and setting up this swap and reveal. In a previous<a href="https://www.blogger.com/#"> blog</a> I introduced my partner for the swap-- artist Bee Kuhlman from Fort Worth, Texas. She is a digital artist, traditional painter, and tinkerer. Bee specializes in creating colorful illustrations as well as jewelry. She is also a colorful character. I love that during the swap she dyed her hair purple. I adore purple and several other friends of mine have or have had purple hair. Kudos to Bee! <br /><br /></span> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZTd4H4gkoGVBgZvzz_r_qVejBs9nw2Qaq6r279EWwzPhC2xvG1Fb4SXKwOJikbTtCL0q9jqAOZ34GTvFRaSszCfY9nkFy7mrdANlrqoIXZxAg0vWdoj_xDExpPU9FfhNbOkQK7v-DkFE/s2048/Bee%2527s+beads+%25281%2529.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZTd4H4gkoGVBgZvzz_r_qVejBs9nw2Qaq6r279EWwzPhC2xvG1Fb4SXKwOJikbTtCL0q9jqAOZ34GTvFRaSszCfY9nkFy7mrdANlrqoIXZxAg0vWdoj_xDExpPU9FfhNbOkQK7v-DkFE/s320/Bee%2527s+beads+%25281%2529.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div></blockquote><div><div><span style="font-size: 14px;"> My Bead Soup from my partner</span></div><span style="background-color: #fcfcfc; font-size: 18.4px; letter-spacing: 0.184px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">As soon as I saw a geode in the mix I knew that would the focal that I would use. I also decided that I would love to take the big and gorgeous crystals and some of the tiny crystals that she sent me and make a long chain necklace. I spotted an antique brass clasp in the mix so I selected an antique brass chain that I had on hand as well as some antique brass wire. I now have designed a necklace with the three requirements of this reveal. I used some of the beads, a focal, and a clasp that I was sent.</span><p><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwpRSs9Q3QaId2oeNIaaYzYnRW8MQopo5OUI0U0PhUvqgGeaIujNnmlYS2Rw03fUfQB50gCHs0tgOMmDSbMdu2dTEaVmKoYDwvGwPSNZgfst85Fem7e6Q93JgkH895y9zYY82YIpUV9EU/s2048/mark-valentine-NhSDANUyHrI-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwpRSs9Q3QaId2oeNIaaYzYnRW8MQopo5OUI0U0PhUvqgGeaIujNnmlYS2Rw03fUfQB50gCHs0tgOMmDSbMdu2dTEaVmKoYDwvGwPSNZgfst85Fem7e6Q93JgkH895y9zYY82YIpUV9EU/s320/mark-valentine-NhSDANUyHrI-unsplash.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div> <a href="https://unsplash.com/@photosbymarkv?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Mark Valentine</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/s/photos/geode?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Unsplash</a><div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">I have a collection of geodes around my home because I am very fond of them. If you are wondering what a geode is they are rocks that are hollow inside, rather than solid all the way through. Geodes are generally round, though some are egg-shaped. They range from the size of a nut to several feet. Most geodes are about the size of a basketball. When broken or cut open, geodes reveal a lining of crystals or other materials inside. These crystals can be quite beautiful.</span><p><span color="rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.52)" face="Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;"><span face="Lato, sans-serif" style="background-color: #fcfcfc; font-size: 18.4px; letter-spacing: 0.184px;"><br /></span></span></p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjclNVJLgyjiwdwqkw3sy8cf5dk2JD4w3XHk0Q8VSSwpprICUSbIrpfzNbyMV-p4GYbR2dvA8agqWE0biKvWskBOYk6rBCsCX84HeKSqFcFKY3depjXgeLcGSII0DBUwJofWt9mZUzH9lc/s2048/Geode6+%25281%2529.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1599" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjclNVJLgyjiwdwqkw3sy8cf5dk2JD4w3XHk0Q8VSSwpprICUSbIrpfzNbyMV-p4GYbR2dvA8agqWE0biKvWskBOYk6rBCsCX84HeKSqFcFKY3depjXgeLcGSII0DBUwJofWt9mZUzH9lc/s320/Geode6+%25281%2529.jpeg" width="320" /></a></p><span color="rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.52)" face="Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;"> Geode Necklace by BayMoonDesign<br /></span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCohKfpb7VVHEYCriLMpu2T0vh1-BeBhzF3Il0Y5Xkpvqx3RcjcmuSBm-5-1JdHZYodNKNnl-91suz-49aiNu273CoxSvoXalwnz5Gw_ZYZvDqMFosiBM06_3K5g3pvRva66NjY35em6c/s2805/geode+necklace.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="1121" data-original-width="2805" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCohKfpb7VVHEYCriLMpu2T0vh1-BeBhzF3Il0Y5Xkpvqx3RcjcmuSBm-5-1JdHZYodNKNnl-91suz-49aiNu273CoxSvoXalwnz5Gw_ZYZvDqMFosiBM06_3K5g3pvRva66NjY35em6c/s320/geode+necklace.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG-a6mYzaCTKI7Un9rrnmMGwXnlPB4oNbCjyI-vrDfxnm7WswYgCgpWpmPTVqTGYc6C2zZjFQjmqIKs6zHt7sjjqPcSlUYY0XD-CIHG91iPtFQs3joQHD5sqbwmWPWikJyxVmgyBfj1aA/s2048/Geode+necklace3+%25282%2529.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG-a6mYzaCTKI7Un9rrnmMGwXnlPB4oNbCjyI-vrDfxnm7WswYgCgpWpmPTVqTGYc6C2zZjFQjmqIKs6zHt7sjjqPcSlUYY0XD-CIHG91iPtFQs3joQHD5sqbwmWPWikJyxVmgyBfj1aA/s320/Geode+necklace3+%25282%2529.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">I can't wait to see what the other participants made especially my partner Bee.</span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">To learn more about Bee check out her social media.<br /><br /><br /> Bee has the blog <a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">Mixed Mayhem Studios</a> and can be found on a variety of Social Media sites.<br /><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">Facebook Page: artistbrkuhlman</a><br /><a href="https://www.blogger.com/#"></a> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">Facebook Page: mixedmayhemstudios</a><br /><a href="https://www.blogger.com/#"></a> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">Instagram: brkuhlman</a><br /><a href="https://www.blogger.com/#"></a> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">Pinterest: mixedmayhem</a><br /><a href="https://www.blogger.com/#"></a> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">Tumblr: mixedmayhem</a><br /><a href="https://www.blogger.com/#"></a> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">Twitter: mixedmayhem</a></span><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Vollkorn, serif; font-size: 16px;">Thank you so much for reading! Please visit the other participants to see some beautiful creations:</span></div><div><p style="font-family: Vollkorn, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 24px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kristalastudio" style="text-decoration-line: none; transition: background 0.25s ease 0s, color 0.25s ease 0s;"><span style="color: #999999;">Anastasia Urbanski</span></a></p><p style="font-family: Vollkorn, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 24px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://zenithjade.blogspot.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none; transition: background 0.25s ease 0s, color 0.25s ease 0s;"><span style="color: #999999;">Andrea Garvens</span></a></p><p style="font-family: Vollkorn, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 24px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ann.rishell" style="text-decoration-line: none; transition: background 0.25s ease 0s, color 0.25s ease 0s;"><span style="color: #999999;">Ann Snyder Rishell</span></a></p><p style="font-family: Vollkorn, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 24px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.mixedmayhemstudios.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none; transition: background 0.25s ease 0s, color 0.25s ease 0s;"><span style="color: #999999;">Bee Kuhlman</span></a></p><p style="font-family: Vollkorn, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 24px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://beckypancakebeaddesigns.blogspot.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none; transition: background 0.25s ease 0s, color 0.25s ease 0s;"><span style="color: #999999;">Becky Pancake</span></a></p><p style="font-family: Vollkorn, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 24px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://gitesbeads-gite.blogspot.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none; transition: background 0.25s ease 0s, color 0.25s ease 0s;"><span style="color: #999999;">Birgit Klughardt</span></a></p><p style="font-family: Vollkorn, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 24px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://beadsong.blogspot.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none; 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font-size: 16px; margin: 24px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.shaihasramblings.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none; transition: background 0.25s ease 0s, color 0.25s ease 0s;"><span style="color: #999999;">Shaiha Williams</span></a></p><p style="font-family: Vollkorn, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 24px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://m.facebook.com/sbwkelly" style="text-decoration-line: none; transition: background 0.25s ease 0s, color 0.25s ease 0s;"><span style="color: #999999;">Susan Kelly</span></a></p><p style="font-family: Vollkorn, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 24px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://terrisbloomingideas.blogspot.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none; transition: background 0.25s ease 0s, color 0.25s ease 0s;"><span style="color: #999999;">Terri Gauthier</span></a></p><p style="font-family: Vollkorn, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 24px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://youtu.be/X_KCUtl02xk" style="text-decoration-line: none; transition: background 0.25s ease 0s, color 0.25s ease 0s;"><span style="color: #999999;">Terry Jeanette Carter</span></a></p><p style="font-family: Vollkorn, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 24px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ArtfulAdornments" style="text-decoration-line: none; transition: background 0.25s ease 0s, color 0.25s ease 0s;"><span style="color: #999999;">Valerie Norton</span></a></p><div class="sharedaddy sd-like-enabled sd-sharing-enabled" id="jp-post-flair" style="clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: Vollkorn, serif; font-size: 16px; padding-top: 0.5em;"><div class="sharedaddy sd-sharing-enabled" style="clear: both;"></div></div></div><div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Thanks for stopping by and seeing what I created. All of my handmade greeting cards and jewelry can be purchased in my online</span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BayMoonDesign" style="font-family: verdana;" target="_blank"> BayMoonDesign</a><span style="font-family: verdana;"> shop. </span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div>baymoondesignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17176264557341209150noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044131901431499917.post-2884943462075445942021-03-17T16:42:00.000-04:002021-03-17T16:42:49.423-04:00Art Elements Theme Challenge Theme Is Spring<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwk7f76MKpn7DUvFzMsB2Qmf4VunFxjza_efCVOPSIKJ5hp9Vn1nH2VTuHtnKRqn-47ActLHQbx_m_J6RDRT7D9GgsSTIR-B8NRp3J3jX3MWhr71aRUWM0allEswZmbMty7cTg7koSThk/s2048/andreas-brun-s0YBaLsAbK8-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1363" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwk7f76MKpn7DUvFzMsB2Qmf4VunFxjza_efCVOPSIKJ5hp9Vn1nH2VTuHtnKRqn-47ActLHQbx_m_J6RDRT7D9GgsSTIR-B8NRp3J3jX3MWhr71aRUWM0allEswZmbMty7cTg7koSThk/s320/andreas-brun-s0YBaLsAbK8-unsplash.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span><span style="background-color: white;">The </span></span><a href="https://www.artelements.net/march-theme-spring/" target="_blank">Art Elements Theme Challenge</a><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;"> is open to any medium and you are welcome to share your creations in the </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.239358417885836&type=3" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 16px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">designated album</span></a><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"> </span>on the </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/artelementscommunity" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 16px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Art Elements</span></a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/artelementscommunity" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: #37aebe; font-size: 16px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/artelementscommunity" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 16px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Community Facebook Page</span></a><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;"> or your blog anytime during the month. The theme for March is Spring. In Delaware we are all anxiously awaiting beautiful weather. This winter has been very wet, dam, and cold in the Middle Atlantic states. Fortunately, most of the wet in my part of the state has been rain rather than snow and ice. I shouldn't complain because many folks got lots of snow-- but who doesn't complain about the weather.</span></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_KUk1O0MM1KJRBpwp_y19B2ag4bL9ja1N066LXISGeWPuwDsp-kdiwphyphenhyphenuHZLbFhA1N-puU4P16u23CbBcvWAYSnYG5QFkGYo1Tmfm4yIp9I06TYHpxGguwF8TX4ITqap3DNBOCB8xk8/s2048/sandra-s-PYO8Y4W18VA-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_KUk1O0MM1KJRBpwp_y19B2ag4bL9ja1N066LXISGeWPuwDsp-kdiwphyphenhyphenuHZLbFhA1N-puU4P16u23CbBcvWAYSnYG5QFkGYo1Tmfm4yIp9I06TYHpxGguwF8TX4ITqap3DNBOCB8xk8/s320/sandra-s-PYO8Y4W18VA-unsplash.jpg" /></a></div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px;"> <a href="https://unsplash.com/@vitaminjoy?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Sandra S</a> on <a href="/s/photos/crocus?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Unsplash</a></span><p></p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Nature always inspires me. When I focus on spring, I think of florals. I am starting to see daffodils and crocus in bloom in my yard and that puts a smile on my face. I also associate spring with the color green. Spring is the time of the year in Delaware when the grass, flowers and trees start to green. We will see a wide variety in the shades of green and they will be their freshest and most vibrant colors.</span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuN4vtDjY3Q7sW5wDD73Ct-0beC2I5CRZhdfWHJFqQKFMXrNlkF8WI-Ub56iGpQRuKc7EVe61C3rG0OXbpVH_eZc0i1wxQNGeck4L6tfczuG-Q2WQTuzxtORGGS0Xf4loGh_6LYV5KqxU/s2048/green+floral+b+card3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1510" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuN4vtDjY3Q7sW5wDD73Ct-0beC2I5CRZhdfWHJFqQKFMXrNlkF8WI-Ub56iGpQRuKc7EVe61C3rG0OXbpVH_eZc0i1wxQNGeck4L6tfczuG-Q2WQTuzxtORGGS0Xf4loGh_6LYV5KqxU/s320/green+floral+b+card3.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/957735936/floral-happy-birthday-day-card-flower" target="_blank">Spring Birthday Card</a> by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BayMoonDesign" target="_blank">BayMoonDesign</a></div><br /><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;"><span face=""Graphik Webfont", -apple-system, system-ui, Roboto, "Droid Sans", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #222222; font-family: verdana;">I put a lovely floral design on the front of this greeting card. The variety of shades of green on this paper remind me of spring. The card has a white rose on top of the first layer of the paper which is on top of green card stock. The sentiment "Happy Birthday is hand stamped on the front of the card. The inside is blank and there is room for a personal note. </span></span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu2RKtwOchkoyBCe89MGfia53J8CXNTYVz7woxzbo6yj81SHcblJozpVqU87517zzDYM6ZEN1cqT47AeYj8cEc7i7ByG2XwrUBEsxtd26-cylh0bpmWZHlAWgl8_jxqCtv2bfak2Czcck/s2048/multicolor+flowers3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1571" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu2RKtwOchkoyBCe89MGfia53J8CXNTYVz7woxzbo6yj81SHcblJozpVqU87517zzDYM6ZEN1cqT47AeYj8cEc7i7ByG2XwrUBEsxtd26-cylh0bpmWZHlAWgl8_jxqCtv2bfak2Czcck/s320/multicolor+flowers3.jpeg" /></a></div> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/968327208/floral-spring-greeting-card-flower" target="_blank">Floral note card</a> by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BayMoonDesign" target="_blank">BayMoonDesign</a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span face=""Graphik Webfont", -apple-system, system-ui, Roboto, "Droid Sans", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: verdana; font-size: 16px;">This is a multicolored floral design greeting card. The spring note card has a bouquet of pink, orange, and yellow flowers with a yellow ribbon tied in a bow. The inside is blank and there is room for a personal note. The card can also be used as a birthday card.</span><div><span face=""Graphik Webfont", -apple-system, system-ui, Roboto, "Droid Sans", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin0FVROv5nNUxwIkxcA6espHEnK1kCw-r4octUER1KZwUxqRh4gE_mKs5nd-JFXiPxJ1n9_Rh9iGy5UGLAWFMrmM4kf9pSeri7pzhgMRQ8a-jGlkWHKgUxKb_EEp7GbeGUyrm1z9vjgfU/s2048/Pink+flowers.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin0FVROv5nNUxwIkxcA6espHEnK1kCw-r4octUER1KZwUxqRh4gE_mKs5nd-JFXiPxJ1n9_Rh9iGy5UGLAWFMrmM4kf9pSeri7pzhgMRQ8a-jGlkWHKgUxKb_EEp7GbeGUyrm1z9vjgfU/s320/Pink+flowers.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><span face=""Graphik Webfont", -apple-system, system-ui, Roboto, "Droid Sans", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 16px;"> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/968327208/floral-spring-greeting-card-flower" target="_blank">Spring Flowers </a>by </span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BayMoonDesign" target="_blank">BayMoonDesign</a></div><div><span face=""Graphik Webfont", -apple-system, system-ui, Roboto, "Droid Sans", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: verdana; font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></div><div><span face=""Graphik Webfont", -apple-system, system-ui, Roboto, "Droid Sans", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 16px;"><span face=""Graphik Webfont", -apple-system, system-ui, Roboto, "Droid Sans", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="font-family: verdana;">This is a girly, feminine greeting card that has a pink floral spring design and can be used as a blank note card, thank you card, or a birthday card, This hand stamped botanical card is perfect for a friend, sister, mom, BFF. The inside is blank and there is room for a personal note or birthday greeting. </span></span></div><div><span face=""Graphik Webfont", -apple-system, system-ui, Roboto, "Droid Sans", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVxkvPH8EiIKkEJOGZZ_GreTNpTbP6jL5G_C6df-Wu4mf_iSSMUHya5zqw54CEiqPWGOUlMOX7t2BoGRkjBxuQXnQ_D6ryx6AuVNuYdtF9A7avy-3AbU5j5dDFqfBDiUVrTviMFvvD7uk/s2048/rodion-kutsaev-tcPUbu8H2c0-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVxkvPH8EiIKkEJOGZZ_GreTNpTbP6jL5G_C6df-Wu4mf_iSSMUHya5zqw54CEiqPWGOUlMOX7t2BoGRkjBxuQXnQ_D6ryx6AuVNuYdtF9A7avy-3AbU5j5dDFqfBDiUVrTviMFvvD7uk/s320/rodion-kutsaev-tcPUbu8H2c0-unsplash.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span face=""Graphik Webfont", -apple-system, system-ui, Roboto, "Droid Sans", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 16px;"> <a href="https://unsplash.com/@frostroomhead?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Rodion Kutsaev</a> on <a href="/s/photos/pink-spring-flowers?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Unsplash</a><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Thanks for stopping by and seeing what Spring inspired me to make. All of my cards and jewelry can be purchased in my online<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BayMoonDesign" target="_blank"> BayMoonDesign</a> shop. </span></div>baymoondesignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17176264557341209150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044131901431499917.post-24013276747675462552021-02-27T19:16:00.002-05:002021-02-27T19:16:58.339-05:00Art Elements Snowflake Challenge<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVpaqe4QZc3SVooOgBKM-UhIUQFVGp6OVwi6jU99J7ubfJ0_6QhMg9GB6Qs2IlBFVr7wMRrRW8MSsWKf_afaH_M5WfNffPmV3zl7AMPPtfudTmzoXcyyezeFHCqRwn77CqS1HPdi2CKBQ/s2048/naomi-tamar-JaHff8Bbxo4-unsplash.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVpaqe4QZc3SVooOgBKM-UhIUQFVGp6OVwi6jU99J7ubfJ0_6QhMg9GB6Qs2IlBFVr7wMRrRW8MSsWKf_afaH_M5WfNffPmV3zl7AMPPtfudTmzoXcyyezeFHCqRwn77CqS1HPdi2CKBQ/s320/naomi-tamar-JaHff8Bbxo4-unsplash.jpg" /></a> </div><div> Photo by N<a href="https://unsplash.com/@naomitamar?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">aomi Tamar</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/s/photos/snowflakes?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Unsplash</a></div><div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">The theme for the <a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">Art Elements Challenge</a> is seasonally appropriate--the snowflake. This turned out to be a perfect theme since the winter of 2021 has included record snowfalls in many areas of the U.S. There was plenty of inspiration either outside or in the news. </span><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipSaKFPH4g68qMOc2prLMVmHrg1M7c2NyIg6uhgUyQsQF-hMVejfcaOhIPWTEKeylgfFkg8gHK6u0qhhfqXiqUJuaSvoOVZvtSOfIWKXxDfpMaljO27cjDcOe88zXwVJuudxdfipOdCGg/s2048/snowflake+earrings3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1604" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipSaKFPH4g68qMOc2prLMVmHrg1M7c2NyIg6uhgUyQsQF-hMVejfcaOhIPWTEKeylgfFkg8gHK6u0qhhfqXiqUJuaSvoOVZvtSOfIWKXxDfpMaljO27cjDcOe88zXwVJuudxdfipOdCGg/s320/snowflake+earrings3.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/944436228/snowflake-earrings-sterling-silver-snow" target="_blank"> Snowflake Earrings</a> by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BayMoonDesign" target="_blank">BayMoonDesign</a></div><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: verdana; font-size: 14px;">The timing was perfect for me also. I had a pair of beads on my table since December when I planned to make them into earrings. In January, they were still on my table unmade so I planned to make them for the Art Elements "<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/9044131901431499917/3273477974708868972" target="_blank">Leftovers Challenge</a>". I didn't get to them in January but finally made them in February for the snowflake challenge. </span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: verdana; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 14px;">I love the porcelain blue and white beads by Joan Miller. The white design really pops on the deep blue. At first they reminded me or snowflakes probably because it was Christmas time. After I made the earrings I admired the </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 14px;">white on the blue as a geometric design. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 14px;"> I paired the beads with simple white Czech beads and </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 14px;">used sterling silver wire and spacers</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 14px;">. I think the are perfect earrings for year round wear now as either a snowflake or geometric design. </span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana;">T</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: verdana; font-size: 14px;">his theme challenge is open to everyone using any medium. Photos can be uploaded to </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/groups/artelementscommunity&source=gmail&ust=1612286834150000&usg=AFQjCNHBFxav1GHjvw9EOz5Lun8GBoyU8A" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/artelementscommunity" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="background-color: white; color: #2585b2; font-family: verdana; font-size: 14px;" target="_blank">Art Elements facebook group</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: verdana; font-size: 14px;"> to the </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set%3Doa.1047387935745497%26type%3D3&source=gmail&ust=1612286834150000&usg=AFQjCNHJeOanA12RkRdDCONAs4maMa6emQ" href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.1047387935745497&type=3" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="background-color: white; color: #2585b2; font-family: verdana; font-size: 14px;" target="_blank">album for this challenge</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: verdana; font-size: 14px;">. Creations can be shared on Instagram with tag @art__elements (2 underscores) and hashtags #AEThemeChallenge #AESnowflake.</span></div><div><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 14px;"><div><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #444444; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></div></span></div><div><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpRpg8pn3ZxafKOsbDsKsAL871WBs1EuVo-p6V5YR0coXBZucy6HElkfbR8-10sk5IxRNJNaSrS9PVY-ZFq7T8H4d-mxccX5OF6sO5G-Iam0RVFox2XWbGhhxLuMLgIGfeOq7bodXay3w/s2048/marc-newberry-omuw_oYkXs0-unsplash+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpRpg8pn3ZxafKOsbDsKsAL871WBs1EuVo-p6V5YR0coXBZucy6HElkfbR8-10sk5IxRNJNaSrS9PVY-ZFq7T8H4d-mxccX5OF6sO5G-Iam0RVFox2XWbGhhxLuMLgIGfeOq7bodXay3w/s320/marc-newberry-omuw_oYkXs0-unsplash+%25281%2529.jpg" /></a></div> Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@downrightpunch?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Marc Newberry</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/s/photos/snowflakes?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Unsplash</a><br /><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></div><div><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></div><div><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></div><div><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></div><div><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></div><div><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></div><div><br /><p></p></div>baymoondesignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17176264557341209150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044131901431499917.post-68811983646648485252021-02-09T16:58:00.001-05:002021-02-09T16:58:27.276-05:00Bead Soup Swap and Create Begins<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvydZy7nfkkLmdDtw7B0poB_shGWxxGvxcIOhJy98zdNRemqyn22BygediSWpdlh-W8LUfeYoWhtHCpCVlJZ2jgOCZUnmRyNumk7f5Bs-wilkxTGgij4OpRDEGQEu8vPZjpajnj8hPkSg/s1200/Bead+soup.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="1200" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvydZy7nfkkLmdDtw7B0poB_shGWxxGvxcIOhJy98zdNRemqyn22BygediSWpdlh-W8LUfeYoWhtHCpCVlJZ2jgOCZUnmRyNumk7f5Bs-wilkxTGgij4OpRDEGQEu8vPZjpajnj8hPkSg/w467-h245/Bead+soup.jpg" width="467" /></a></div><br />I am participating in the Bead Soup Swap that is sponsored by Lori Anderson. My partner is an artist Bee Kuhlman from Fort Worth, Texas. She says she was made in Oklahoma and lives in Texas. She is a digital artist, traditional painter, and tinkerer. She specializes in creating colorful illustrations as well as jewelry.<div><br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAcaH16GN4XcpyCN6hsHNvyy9UEd4YuvvoVz40yKRqobJjsI_gWwumubX6a74Z3E34Dr5kDTtRAjvUAzpYqhOSYJyWAOx3GFPbKYhEJxdyzwOvlEnFAqooxLFfEE7M8mEaygsSNvcUnec/s1440/bee2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAcaH16GN4XcpyCN6hsHNvyy9UEd4YuvvoVz40yKRqobJjsI_gWwumubX6a74Z3E34Dr5kDTtRAjvUAzpYqhOSYJyWAOx3GFPbKYhEJxdyzwOvlEnFAqooxLFfEE7M8mEaygsSNvcUnec/s320/bee2.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>I love the colors that Bee used in this illustration. Green and purple are favorite combinations of mine.</div><div> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIgbE5tQqXv4tDype5SE84fghWx02blhoJm7zE3hUbCqaQL_vF_ts08t7xvibgterTLI4JwIDSp15k4kAn5RGX_dwoDjRHTjc_wchpirvEAtClPVwSLCsN-C9qfKTgbYk4-st2ypLGtow/s744/Bee%2527s+wire+wrap.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="744" data-original-width="744" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIgbE5tQqXv4tDype5SE84fghWx02blhoJm7zE3hUbCqaQL_vF_ts08t7xvibgterTLI4JwIDSp15k4kAn5RGX_dwoDjRHTjc_wchpirvEAtClPVwSLCsN-C9qfKTgbYk4-st2ypLGtow/w319-h319/Bee%2527s+wire+wrap.jpg" width="319" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div>Bee's wire wrapping skills are demonstrated in this beautiful pendant that she created for a previous Bead Soup Challenge.</div><div><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7zD5xe260ZjRtj0QHX4ZvMGzjWIHNUsSVLd4L82B80S9xucuG6vhKqh5yoL-g8f6CbGTj5jjO4pvEdNBLMgLsRjgkUNyxxVg7op5MN5rhddDgfD74hTBWtU9zrl3pVuITM2vklhyphenhyphenqr4o/s2048/Bee%2527s+beads.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7zD5xe260ZjRtj0QHX4ZvMGzjWIHNUsSVLd4L82B80S9xucuG6vhKqh5yoL-g8f6CbGTj5jjO4pvEdNBLMgLsRjgkUNyxxVg7op5MN5rhddDgfD74hTBWtU9zrl3pVuITM2vklhyphenhyphenqr4o/s320/Bee%2527s+beads.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>I just received my package of goodies sent with a personal note from Bee. As soon as a spotted a geode in the bead soup, I knew that would be the focal point in my necklace because I love geodes! Fortunately for me no wire wrapping skills are required for this geode. Participants in this challenge are required to use a focal as well as a clasp that were sent along with some of the beads. There was a brass clasp included that will work well with my planned necklace. My necklace is already forming in my mind. </div><div><br /></div><div>To learn more about Bee check out her social media.</div><div> Bee has the blog <a href="https://www.mixedmayhemstudios.com/?fbclid=IwAR2_cxXfXbAoOGZ78RuP7f3Yi6IPV3-hX-eBdCZ27n5aTkSOxw6xD-JT070" target="_blank">Mixed Mayhem Studios</a> and can be found on a variety of Social Media sites.<br /><span face="-apple-system, system-ui, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #262626;"><ul class="module-list" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); clear: both; color: black; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", sans-serif; font-size: 15.04px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 0px;"><li class="module-list-item" style="margin-bottom: 4px;"> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/artistbrkuhlman" rel="me" style="background: none; clear: right; color: #444444; display: inline; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none;">Facebook Page: artistbrkuhlman</a></li><li class="module-list-item" style="margin-bottom: 4px;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/mixedmayhemstudios" style="background: none; 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I like the idea of finishing up the earrings that I had planned and was hoping to have done for this past Christmas. Since I had dreamed up a design for each and gathered all my materials together. I happily finished 3 pairs of earrings that were starring at me on my worktable. </span><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigIr3RABaqJxQJWVvwlhm7PyLgtTYeRYbW_NoLFOUYkjVppjeyF6Jhh-dxGVWJKLtHbkk4QofqEsEPgx9HRz3ZQCv9rbuVYXzAl7pGBhYmRCgijCv6juXxZbcKX67I0t-ZDuNq3Uhk3ZM/s2048/joybest.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2029" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigIr3RABaqJxQJWVvwlhm7PyLgtTYeRYbW_NoLFOUYkjVppjeyF6Jhh-dxGVWJKLtHbkk4QofqEsEPgx9HRz3ZQCv9rbuVYXzAl7pGBhYmRCgijCv6juXxZbcKX67I0t-ZDuNq3Uhk3ZM/s320/joybest.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/935650717/rustic-deer-earrings-deer-jewelry-nature" target="_blank">Cardinal Earrings </a>by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BayMoonDesig" target="_blank">BayMoonDesign</a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />This first pair I intended to gift a friend who loves these red birds. Rustic red cardinal earrings make a special gift for a winter birthday. The word joy is on the earrings. I paired the rustic ceramic charms with antique brass wires and forest green crystals sandwiched between 2 spacers to add sparkle. If you love nature these earrings make a statement and can be worn all winter. As a gift these bird dangles are sure to put a smile on the face of a bird lover. The ceramic charms are made by Scottish artisan Grubbi. </span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-9gCkhAAKh1enImwxkGSrk3zZDYIskrjXDYA6E94xECyFSjopT_AmvczK6KyYRMZYHU3ff_YTQLUhOeCX7LUmVeeZnpVxvyNv8-4bnL_ap0T6i1F45zz6zjLU5fGqSnWmOEiEcerPotU/s2048/leaf.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-9gCkhAAKh1enImwxkGSrk3zZDYIskrjXDYA6E94xECyFSjopT_AmvczK6KyYRMZYHU3ff_YTQLUhOeCX7LUmVeeZnpVxvyNv8-4bnL_ap0T6i1F45zz6zjLU5fGqSnWmOEiEcerPotU/s320/leaf.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/9Z1KRIfpBTM" target="_blank">Sarah Dorweiler </a>on Unsplash<div class="_2BNtU" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #111111; font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, "San Francisco", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Ubuntu, Roboto, Noto, "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin-right: 8px;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;">My next pair of earrings are made from natural brass sheets that I embossed with a leaf pattern. I then hand painted these art earrings with green patinas and yellow patinas to create green and chartreuse dangles. They have a protective coating to keep the color vivid for years to come. </div></span><div><br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKhcW8QC_cJC1fVoDpP5hlvgVoqyu_g5uaIhaM8n-ZXK3XeVii7p-gvY0zPxm_tBu_Yu_qwTY6oK6CmdaHusr1FiSx8VOGVgyHXGjMCFYK7o6uKY8SUqQYQp-k68de9LtF__GnT83kZVk/s2048/leaf2.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1754" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKhcW8QC_cJC1fVoDpP5hlvgVoqyu_g5uaIhaM8n-ZXK3XeVii7p-gvY0zPxm_tBu_Yu_qwTY6oK6CmdaHusr1FiSx8VOGVgyHXGjMCFYK7o6uKY8SUqQYQp-k68de9LtF__GnT83kZVk/s320/leaf2.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">I decided that it was about time I showed off my patina work and make them into earrings. The leaves are combined with vintage green beads and chartreuse spacers. These earrings have a rustic look. I used bronze ear wires to accentuate the metal that shows through the patina. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/940375931/green-leaf-earrings-unique-rustic-green" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">Leaf Earrings</a><span style="text-align: center;"> by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BayMoonDesig" target="_blank">BayMoonDesign</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: start;">My last pair are rustic earrings that have small deers figures on each. The distressed dangles are for the outdoor nature lover. </span><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4JK2NnUARknSwSJdp6xjnRzLrf2gZGgxGVzMHstHshQRtfiUwxlIXKDgxBA4r60OUL_N64hWCv4m6QoBMfVIx_OdiDRmfPgYBmd2Q9M6DB-_plDo0C5AIsXSRL8vm1030Uf7HNSPUUVU/s2048/deer7.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1838" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4JK2NnUARknSwSJdp6xjnRzLrf2gZGgxGVzMHstHshQRtfiUwxlIXKDgxBA4r60OUL_N64hWCv4m6QoBMfVIx_OdiDRmfPgYBmd2Q9M6DB-_plDo0C5AIsXSRL8vm1030Uf7HNSPUUVU/s320/deer7.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div> Rustic Deer Earrings by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BayMoonDesig" target="_blank">BayMoonDesign</a><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />The deer are on ceramic charms that hang on natural brass ear wires. Natural brass and Czech beads are added to give subtle hints of yellow and brown color to the dangles. These earrings are design for someone who loves nature and the out of doors. The ceramic charms are made by Scottish artisan Grubbi. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9y3uIeKru9UMhJMTJC_JR9vTwh3SfL_FZm3_NSdQARhJh8XC6DY2JTKF_Nigq5IH7EdBLVjk52F1x1H9u9GaIBsyPnCZsI2QGk81jkECDFLo8Jy0raqoJGWEHDAzA9VPHVwi1EaJwcVc/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9y3uIeKru9UMhJMTJC_JR9vTwh3SfL_FZm3_NSdQARhJh8XC6DY2JTKF_Nigq5IH7EdBLVjk52F1x1H9u9GaIBsyPnCZsI2QGk81jkECDFLo8Jy0raqoJGWEHDAzA9VPHVwi1EaJwcVc/" width="320" /></a></div>Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@victoria_fischer?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Victoria Fischer</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/s/photos/black-and-white-nature?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Unsplash</a></div><br /><p></p></div></div></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">I hope you will stop by my online store <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BayMoonDesig" target="_blank">BayMoonDesign</a> and take a look at my nature inspired cards and jewelry. </span>baymoondesignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17176264557341209150noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044131901431499917.post-41485183079025265162020-12-20T08:44:00.000-05:002020-12-20T08:44:37.623-05:00Colonial Williamsburg Centerpiece for Christmas<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMBWcmk6Es_dNH93egMZkcOjZHmYN4mmlOJJ5mHK9BA_RGk3JhyphenhyphentovsdSfeuA10hVk_2rH_KONixQGV3RsUTOR0mVf7B1IZ9tJwx8FHvPG_J-tTmEHefuzIujHw27_gNLl4DEA_R-Kcag/s2048/IMG_3560.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1542" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMBWcmk6Es_dNH93egMZkcOjZHmYN4mmlOJJ5mHK9BA_RGk3JhyphenhyphentovsdSfeuA10hVk_2rH_KONixQGV3RsUTOR0mVf7B1IZ9tJwx8FHvPG_J-tTmEHefuzIujHw27_gNLl4DEA_R-Kcag/s320/IMG_3560.jpeg" /></a></div><span style="color: #111111; font-family: Georgia, Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 18.6348px;"><p><span style="font-size: 18.6348px;">Traditionally, my small hometown of Lewes, Delaware has a Holiday House Tour the first Saturday in December. It is sponsored by the local historical society. This year, due to Covid 19 concerns, a virtual house tour was held in its place. The Colonel David Hall Chapter of the Daughters of the America Revolution was invited to decorate their chapter house, the Maull House, which dates back to 1739. Members use natural greens, pine cones, ivy, and berries which are gathered from the local area.</span></p></span><p></p><p><span style="color: #111111; font-size: 18.6348px;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Georgia, Times, "Times New Roman", serif; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjliO8YQvq-cTKcPG2kxCdsoh_Ayd3GQUUfrv3wLEHP9DD_UPKAawNPzfeiyvhoQWKK7hQbdnmKs8kKtkR11pLvryi16jUS2iMYr-UENo6J4b9aX57LIzhgN-zqx7vMwCJKbqdYltNCVmQ/s2048/IMG_3556.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Fireplace Decorated with Greens" border="0" data-original-height="1593" data-original-width="2048" height="311" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjliO8YQvq-cTKcPG2kxCdsoh_Ayd3GQUUfrv3wLEHP9DD_UPKAawNPzfeiyvhoQWKK7hQbdnmKs8kKtkR11pLvryi16jUS2iMYr-UENo6J4b9aX57LIzhgN-zqx7vMwCJKbqdYltNCVmQ/w400-h311/IMG_3556.jpeg" title="Fireplace Decorated with Greens" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><span> We put a handmade wreath on the front door and decorate throughout the house with these elements from nature. The beautiful fireplace of the home is always a special place to decorate. This year lots of magnolia leaves, holly and pinecones were on the hearth. </span></span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBJ0mfv5E27rgYBQ7-ZmZ7KxGQL1j68_WXaL1ZcsLyff0os-wGQFGYqTsQP6rQpS3FuyMZ9PVWbadOlPATD_ZmIPP0JQ_PK1ZrMSMpQfe6P3z9KFIlJFqKFB0_EiNkgg31D-0CavsuYKM/s2048/Colonial+Williamsburg.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1534" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBJ0mfv5E27rgYBQ7-ZmZ7KxGQL1j68_WXaL1ZcsLyff0os-wGQFGYqTsQP6rQpS3FuyMZ9PVWbadOlPATD_ZmIPP0JQ_PK1ZrMSMpQfe6P3z9KFIlJFqKFB0_EiNkgg31D-0CavsuYKM/w300-h400/Colonial+Williamsburg.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">A Colonial Williamsburg Centerpiece graces the dining table each year. This year I took up the challenge to create the centerpiece. We have a wooden form that I used to make the centerpiece. These forms are readily available on Etsy and commercial websites. The are called "apple trees".</span></p><p><span style="color: #111111; font-family: Georgia, Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 18.6348px;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmcDzns8BTPvGTXq7HCvZouf3ZAR8u2e3u3loIcyg7gPkQjX7Zinh5ogtG-nd0tZUOLfFe1zTvjvbNIY2WvA_6eS3Y3f9YaUxsTbwqIfLRNxlfVCrCO7bXXFvP7WaKK_zYiha1QltuOnE/s614/Apple-Tree-Form-for-Colonial-Williamsburg-Apple-Tree-2_wm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="614" data-original-width="424" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmcDzns8BTPvGTXq7HCvZouf3ZAR8u2e3u3loIcyg7gPkQjX7Zinh5ogtG-nd0tZUOLfFe1zTvjvbNIY2WvA_6eS3Y3f9YaUxsTbwqIfLRNxlfVCrCO7bXXFvP7WaKK_zYiha1QltuOnE/w211-h306/Apple-Tree-Form-for-Colonial-Williamsburg-Apple-Tree-2_wm.jpg" width="211" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I found some photos of a few Colonial Williamsburg centerpieces on Pinterest and then I made a list of what I needed. I gathered holly, magnolia and ivy from my yard. I purchased a pineapple and apples at the grocery store. I looked for the smallest pineapple that I could locate. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQlsDVqjxA3pJkhlVJS1vsyJi_UQF-l4t47tf-s4U1USVf08wmtsfuJo07dopv9FuQWKitmfivAvEzgW4wTOsrVU7IsLJaiGY_3M-5fjOA2ER0DcgJaLkAdFdGlUggGvXxGgRPIgYNscg/s2048/IMG_3549.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQlsDVqjxA3pJkhlVJS1vsyJi_UQF-l4t47tf-s4U1USVf08wmtsfuJo07dopv9FuQWKitmfivAvEzgW4wTOsrVU7IsLJaiGY_3M-5fjOA2ER0DcgJaLkAdFdGlUggGvXxGgRPIgYNscg/s320/IMG_3549.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><p><span face="Georgia, Helvetica, Tahoma, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: verdana;">Magnolia leaves created a nice finishing touch under the base. It turned out well especially for a first attempt. The pineapple is an important part of the centerpiece and much care should be taken when selecting one. In retrospect, I wish I had paid more attention to the bottom of my pineapple in addition to its size. The pineapple leaned a little to one side and I didn't dare to attempt a correction.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">The smell of the centerpiece is wonderful. I would encourage you to give it a try. I also can enjoy seeing the centerpiece leaning slightly in the virtual house tour which I enjoyed from the safety of my home during this time of Covid. </span></p></div>baymoondesignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17176264557341209150noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044131901431499917.post-62852850255706870972020-11-24T15:32:00.005-05:002020-11-24T15:32:59.859-05:00Mushrooms and Toadstools as an Inspiration<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr07bdeSxms5CV3UySmgY56S5HjiL_eHTI81BnAsAp8GinwXDeLx6G6s3ys8RdxzkDbfpW8d6x6AkgunzTkbEzNMfGWiKNK0dKuNCPMW0lWnFjPiaGcucbtCSeRRFiheavn45m-dpqxPQ/s2048/elena-mozhvilo-2XDgoZolU3Y-unsplash.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1362" data-original-width="2048" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr07bdeSxms5CV3UySmgY56S5HjiL_eHTI81BnAsAp8GinwXDeLx6G6s3ys8RdxzkDbfpW8d6x6AkgunzTkbEzNMfGWiKNK0dKuNCPMW0lWnFjPiaGcucbtCSeRRFiheavn45m-dpqxPQ/w400-h266/elena-mozhvilo-2XDgoZolU3Y-unsplash.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table> <span style="font-family: verdana;">The <a href="https://www.artelements.net/november-theme-mushrooms-toadstools/" target="_blank">Art Elements inspiration</a> for November is Mushrooms/Toadstools. Initially I thought about bagging this challenge. I hasn't crazy about the theme. I couldn't think of anything I had that would fit with the theme. I am resistant to buying anything new! I decided to change my negative attitude and dig through my stash of papers and beads. I located the remainder of a sheet with mushrooms leftover from a prior project. Yes! I had made something with mushrooms awhile ago. I decided mushroom themed greeting cards were a possibility.</span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><span style="font-family: verdana;">I decided to go through my stash of paper that I made with a <a href="https://www.gelliarts.com/" target="_blank">gelli printing plate</a> and see if any of the prints would work with the mushrooms. I used acrylic paints on card stock when I made the prints.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVMJ_DobtvycqNoE1DulA60VlOz826BTiqLTPG9t1jyMgaywJglJsvoahOrlms3y5zZwUPCREeFfq47Z9ieKUQDm-Vh8fOI91aPwE5-MqzlujSHZZVKAeBi25nQmpzjzb6dFNH6vWcrwI/s2048/IMG_3506.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1318" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVMJ_DobtvycqNoE1DulA60VlOz826BTiqLTPG9t1jyMgaywJglJsvoahOrlms3y5zZwUPCREeFfq47Z9ieKUQDm-Vh8fOI91aPwE5-MqzlujSHZZVKAeBi25nQmpzjzb6dFNH6vWcrwI/s320/IMG_3506.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH59_A2wrpXqaRdLssNqqg0UydWmpxJnd2J2id5JR1XDwtVV2MOY7n5cgJBoyF_5iEwzXITzeY0G3BGPIe8veLtbfWnNxBL6E_eLXPmls0moFwJOEyqnh4p8vuGb8pFiGpiedh0QpdUlQ/s2048/IMG_3505.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH59_A2wrpXqaRdLssNqqg0UydWmpxJnd2J2id5JR1XDwtVV2MOY7n5cgJBoyF_5iEwzXITzeY0G3BGPIe8veLtbfWnNxBL6E_eLXPmls0moFwJOEyqnh4p8vuGb8pFiGpiedh0QpdUlQ/s320/IMG_3505.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana;">I found some paper that worked with the colors in the mushrooms. I had some card stock that was a complimentary color. I stamped "for a very special someone" on the front of both and added a tiny stamped mouse. One is a thank you card and the other is a birthday card. </span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEdx0kww3tcUxVYjh0ZFSTZph0Fr_ibaRtqlEdGTs_Is00t9koO1A7R2FQqn9EobsUZJPQOmWQD6RRgcmDFWR0L7RkJWE9p5Udi01SwUbqoNipjT0vKp1II_KbRBubXADGGMZ5hqLQ43Y/s2048/mushroom+cards.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1851" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEdx0kww3tcUxVYjh0ZFSTZph0Fr_ibaRtqlEdGTs_Is00t9koO1A7R2FQqn9EobsUZJPQOmWQD6RRgcmDFWR0L7RkJWE9p5Udi01SwUbqoNipjT0vKp1II_KbRBubXADGGMZ5hqLQ43Y/w361-h400/mushroom+cards.jpeg" width="361" /></a></div><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">The last mushroom had lots of reds in it so I pulled out this card stock with reds. It is surprising how well everything used works so well together. It is also an indication of my stashed supplies.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZKxFwz0XyyOkbQMIZlCPYqVMcSxHYmuKSQX9KiIyge_7gMHEBDy_IB50eL9cDItNHoQWRNYm5wm3l_D5FQomRCoP3xBsScQl1JGtj1FlbpC_FNMMuX28X4I-5HiVuwTiLypbn1h3AhMg/s2048/IMG_3509.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZKxFwz0XyyOkbQMIZlCPYqVMcSxHYmuKSQX9KiIyge_7gMHEBDy_IB50eL9cDItNHoQWRNYm5wm3l_D5FQomRCoP3xBsScQl1JGtj1FlbpC_FNMMuX28X4I-5HiVuwTiLypbn1h3AhMg/s320/IMG_3509.jpeg" /></a></div></div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga41hZhRuWWtxFs2LFOpq4COmC9Kev8UmS9ABJ7UYSCC4j5B5M9eiQRUaW_y4UG2_y6stJEs8RPfH6_R-ExD4gYj7sh-FWPune6kguKNapbKU8LGhozS2dCAAvDUhdm044HZM5wWauvL4/s2048/red+card.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga41hZhRuWWtxFs2LFOpq4COmC9Kev8UmS9ABJ7UYSCC4j5B5M9eiQRUaW_y4UG2_y6stJEs8RPfH6_R-ExD4gYj7sh-FWPune6kguKNapbKU8LGhozS2dCAAvDUhdm044HZM5wWauvL4/w400-h300/red+card.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p><span face="Karla, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #3b3b39; font-size: 18px;"></span></p></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">I stamped "A Very Special Day" on the front of this card and I used the same mouse and added a happy birthday on the inside of the card. I am glad that I pulled these papers out. I am very pleased with how all of the colors that I created with </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">acrylic paints worked with the mushrooms. </span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">I have lots of handmade cards in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BayMoonDesign" rel="nofollow">BayMoonDesign</a> store. Many are inspired by nature as this set was. These cards are headed to the <a href="https://www.biggsmuseum.org/" rel="nofollow">Biggs Museum of American Arts</a> in Dover, Delaware where I also sell my cards.<br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh37pw4CE91mT3rnqxaY1Ow-LbTRmdjThLvaTr1fHszsKwC3TqInC03uL24uOV551N2W2dCW7LElac2R1l0WgZN-Jd8Q1nQZZt82hR2k8_pPyz-JyN3IbiT8VUzDYO8P694VcCF89u6Ck0/s2048/nick-romanov-0E5cWAyak54-unsplash.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1367" data-original-width="2048" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh37pw4CE91mT3rnqxaY1Ow-LbTRmdjThLvaTr1fHszsKwC3TqInC03uL24uOV551N2W2dCW7LElac2R1l0WgZN-Jd8Q1nQZZt82hR2k8_pPyz-JyN3IbiT8VUzDYO8P694VcCF89u6Ck0/w400-h268/nick-romanov-0E5cWAyak54-unsplash.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /></div>baymoondesignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17176264557341209150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044131901431499917.post-7856741135095029392020-10-25T11:22:00.000-04:002020-10-25T11:22:14.602-04:00Fall Gift of Thanks Inspired by Nature<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMJdPMn0xBtW6cSi5MnRxjad7_zwR0e51LlD227X-6J_4uzUFRcUIkZ1mRIHSZAk8r1CYIfZdLPG7WOZviSt7-JHY4BcKhAs_oicgEzPKoy47f6u-S4bQflLbIv87RIc4Fl4vON02hpFM/s2048/priscilla-du-preez-bJPn27RFg0Y-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMJdPMn0xBtW6cSi5MnRxjad7_zwR0e51LlD227X-6J_4uzUFRcUIkZ1mRIHSZAk8r1CYIfZdLPG7WOZviSt7-JHY4BcKhAs_oicgEzPKoy47f6u-S4bQflLbIv87RIc4Fl4vON02hpFM/s320/priscilla-du-preez-bJPn27RFg0Y-unsplash.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">I love the idea of greeting cards as a gift. If you have someone in your life that likes nice things but is VERY practical? That’s who I buy greeting cards for. Everyone needs cards for different occasions and having a nice set of stationery on hand is a welcome gift. Who really likes buying cards though? No one! That’s why these make such a great gift, especially as a set.</span><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmzCf8TRSqfmUcVO5TOkheN-dpDjl2U6Vk0jZPC2iZI2Z6uAbcfFF2aJh07YAiIkSDROdGix5U37-gl7gDR5-Zn3L1CZifB0CiAgbkC-VKg2qEUPvTPsghQk6SHBggNwyUNarWFRCYgo4/s2048/P1070358.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmzCf8TRSqfmUcVO5TOkheN-dpDjl2U6Vk0jZPC2iZI2Z6uAbcfFF2aJh07YAiIkSDROdGix5U37-gl7gDR5-Zn3L1CZifB0CiAgbkC-VKg2qEUPvTPsghQk6SHBggNwyUNarWFRCYgo4/s320/P1070358.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/875115364/thanksgiving-card-thankful-greeting" target="_blank">Thanksgiving Card</a> by<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BayMoonDesign" target="_blank"> BayMoonDesign</a><br /><p><span face=""Graphik Webfont", -apple-system, system-ui, Roboto, "Droid Sans", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: verdana; font-size: 16px;">Send a handmade and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/875115364/thanksgiving-card-thankful-greeting" target="_blank">hand stamped card </a>like this one to your mother, father, brother, sister, or friend. It is blank so that you can personalize with expression of appreciation, gratitude, thankfulness. It is cream colored on the inside and blank. It is perfect for Thanksgiving.</span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMk95Irga5_o9hHwFNdWPFKyoF7sR9fH_IyyCFVFhxRLWp1GOP9YoSWRjvu7PYEkyV89elMtd2QXJyM6CcQL5tBL_4VxRzX7L-no5Ap_KWUzBpls_WLqERSNgh-bEdsMYgf2Gvf2rsd6E/s2048/Squirrel2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1999" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMk95Irga5_o9hHwFNdWPFKyoF7sR9fH_IyyCFVFhxRLWp1GOP9YoSWRjvu7PYEkyV89elMtd2QXJyM6CcQL5tBL_4VxRzX7L-no5Ap_KWUzBpls_WLqERSNgh-bEdsMYgf2Gvf2rsd6E/s320/Squirrel2.jpg" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/866266117/squirrel-birthday-card-fall-autumn-acorn" target="_blank"> Fall Birthday Card </a>by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BayMoonDesign" target="_blank">BayMoonDesign</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">I love the squirrels and fall leaves. With a log slice and a squirrel sitting on top, this is a perfect nature inspired card for an animal lover. The front of the green card has paper with acorns and leaves and a log slice. It has " for a for someone special" hand stamped on the front. The inside of the card reads "Happy Birthday Day" and there is room for a personalized note.</span><br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVVWaa-mJxweyAHQexIya_cy3ar6db0eElxcpEiRgnRLL0dGn4BkL99aBCDud4zv7DCQmqHWz7nQJra5NSWjYhM4lQwwWhPIn5NskJIp9TI6F3_ciNm9ERglOAGEV0AgbFxKSWwzV5nNU/s2048/P1070272.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1537" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVVWaa-mJxweyAHQexIya_cy3ar6db0eElxcpEiRgnRLL0dGn4BkL99aBCDud4zv7DCQmqHWz7nQJra5NSWjYhM4lQwwWhPIn5NskJIp9TI6F3_ciNm9ERglOAGEV0AgbFxKSWwzV5nNU/s320/P1070272.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: small;"> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/875129055/thank-you-card-log-slice-handmade" target="_blank">Log Slice Note Card</a> by<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BayMoonDesign" target="_blank"> BayMoonDesign</a></span><br /><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This handmade<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/875129055/thank-you-card-log-slice-handmade" target="_blank"> log slice note card </a>is perfect to express gratitude or say thanks. It has the word grateful in copper lettering with a log slice and yellow and copper leaves. "Inside of the card is blank so there is plenty of room to write a special note.</span></span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb_IKpAwBvLozF-TFuiMiPkqFDbTwQAD3JerRKJGVcG5r0IFshQ1N28Z3ZNZW-ImPK7wHJSna3Pn_5AEXb0bqW1mEUMZsh3nUbYkLrRErk3B37rS43N_ZVeBe6-TjCcvswEV2hPOl72DQ/s2048/thankful7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb_IKpAwBvLozF-TFuiMiPkqFDbTwQAD3JerRKJGVcG5r0IFshQ1N28Z3ZNZW-ImPK7wHJSna3Pn_5AEXb0bqW1mEUMZsh3nUbYkLrRErk3B37rS43N_ZVeBe6-TjCcvswEV2hPOl72DQ/s320/thankful7.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/839910363/thankful-greeting-card-thank-you-card" target="_blank">Fall Thank You Card </a>by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BayMoonDesign" target="_blank">BayMoonDesign</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Express gratitude or say thanks with this handmade<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/9044131901431499917/785674113509502939#"> blank note card</a> . It has the word thankful in teal lettering with a woodland fall scene of leaves printed on high quality paper. The card is embellished with hand stamped and die cut leaves. Inside of the card is blank.</span></div><div><br /><img alt="Blank Mandala Note card by BayMoonDesign" border="0" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFSQuzOXWdTE6DsLgt5AbasMduIqmWnwvdHFSYG_EXbxj_ToYfQv7ROchPm9h_NeT-MxmxTy4VTu7PJms1UeHW8ilZNAbAueE2AKC3eYcvROHrD6cgUvA5B4yFkHFvPoBicuEusAjt3W8/w400-h308/grateful+heart.jpg" title="Blank Mandala Note card by BayMoonDesign" width="400" /><br /> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/851193131/grateful-greeting-card-thank-you-card" target="_blank">Blank Mandala Note Card</a> by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BayMoonDesign" target="_blank">BayMoonDesign</a></div><div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">This handmade<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/851193131/grateful-greeting-card-thank-you-card?" target="_blank"> blank thank you card </a>with a mandala is perfect to express gratitude say thanks, or just drop a line. The mandala is stamped with black ink, cut out, and layered on the high quality black card stock paper. The card is embellished with hand stamped inspirational words. <br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">You can purchase 5 of any of BayMoonDesign cards to create a personalized gift to be sent as a gift or as a gift to yourself to have on hand for the fall . These handmade cards will cost just $4 each with the free shipping offer on a purchase over $35. This is a nice savings to you and shows your appreciation of nature and quality.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg137CGEyeRT_ESzrDDI98ksuqybxAINcZjBB7juJ_eBRTMnBT6nSmkMnr5-U3O8JNkpOiXRyV_FToSysheIoXhtw7_gFLGXupREhSECmzgZU2bxxTXBUCoDpaGGcH0sMkNumCcJUrqezE/s2048/priscilla-du-preez-RrRNIG0335g-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg137CGEyeRT_ESzrDDI98ksuqybxAINcZjBB7juJ_eBRTMnBT6nSmkMnr5-U3O8JNkpOiXRyV_FToSysheIoXhtw7_gFLGXupREhSECmzgZU2bxxTXBUCoDpaGGcH0sMkNumCcJUrqezE/s320/priscilla-du-preez-RrRNIG0335g-unsplash.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p></p></div></div>baymoondesignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17176264557341209150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044131901431499917.post-34881112904602671012020-10-15T07:00:00.001-04:002020-10-15T07:00:57.116-04:00Fall Light + Fun<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP4ehdRpiSoZBMOsK3smFXXioxT98IZxpp4eoWJtwaSWvx6HC9DJGcu9j0FyM2he2LjJWi2SJ2cbwNodeW9kQ85zly-jsmaip1cMY11LFYZKagOIPnYpIkQBqAd0TIRczSni5HuZJixfM/s2048/anthony-lee-zZ-G8iQOwa8-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1299" data-original-width="2048" height="254" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP4ehdRpiSoZBMOsK3smFXXioxT98IZxpp4eoWJtwaSWvx6HC9DJGcu9j0FyM2he2LjJWi2SJ2cbwNodeW9kQ85zly-jsmaip1cMY11LFYZKagOIPnYpIkQBqAd0TIRczSni5HuZJixfM/w400-h254/anthony-lee-zZ-G8iQOwa8-unsplash.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Rays of sunlight on the Fall landscape create a very special look this time of year. As the change in time in the United States approaches on November 1, 2020, those of us on the East coast can appreciate that there is still light at dinner time or the drive back home after a long day at work. Even those working at home will soon be missing this after work fun or stress relief that can be had when there is still some daylight. The changing color of the leaves and sight of pumpkins add lots of cheer as the light decreases this time of year.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxk9Q_k5JQeb86TurdSBgm6x3MJyD10DZ_1_8WsbRoAqL0_ZUZ2buXWcrg07dpt2AA8PY0LmcTv3C0GkWYeFdSgP8f5u3uojcUwc69FudzpzCOH5RDvtTJyU7w6LoGvOYSrIU0WNbU4qw/s2048/Fall.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="pumpkin earrings by BayMoonDesign" border="0" data-original-height="1463" data-original-width="2048" height="229" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxk9Q_k5JQeb86TurdSBgm6x3MJyD10DZ_1_8WsbRoAqL0_ZUZ2buXWcrg07dpt2AA8PY0LmcTv3C0GkWYeFdSgP8f5u3uojcUwc69FudzpzCOH5RDvtTJyU7w6LoGvOYSrIU0WNbU4qw/w320-h229/Fall.jpg" title="pumpkin earrings by BayMoonDesign" width="320" /></a></div><p> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/860629316/happy-fall-yall-earrings-pumpkin" target="_blank"> Happy Fall Y'all Earrings</a> by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BayMoonDesign" target="_blank">BayMoonDesign</a></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">These <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/860629316/happy-fall-yall-earrings-pumpkin" target="_blank">Happy Fall Y'all Earrings</a> combine handmade ceramic pumpkin charms with lamp work in the Fall shades of oranges, greens, browns. The handmade ceramic charms are by artisan Grubbi and the lamp work beads are by Susan Kennedy. I love the saying "Happy Fall Y'All" on the dangles.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">The copper ear wires highlight the oranges in the beads. The earrings hang about 2 inches from the top curve in the ear wires. I think they have an organic and natural look to them and would make a great Halloween treat or Thanksgiving Hostess gift or addition to your accessories. </span></p><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijgCVOJqmdsdaiWWOc-bIc1aQo3j6rgBChnXW3z129idQh1qvEBu9ZvX5IfAMr9yiwu1sE8-0ktxN4pnaEXIUk0vMq9aExUOq89fPDvYEqG8DvV3t3C4K4VC2UwTL2QCilDSh9EZwqe7M/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Halloween sign" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijgCVOJqmdsdaiWWOc-bIc1aQo3j6rgBChnXW3z129idQh1qvEBu9ZvX5IfAMr9yiwu1sE8-0ktxN4pnaEXIUk0vMq9aExUOq89fPDvYEqG8DvV3t3C4K4VC2UwTL2QCilDSh9EZwqe7M/w266-h400/jen-theodore-KDu-62mZGcA-unsplash.jpg" title="Halloween sign" width="266" /></a></div><br /> Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@jentheodore?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Jen Theodore</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/s/photos/skeletons?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Unsplash</a></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">It wouldn't Halloween without some fun scary skulls, skeletons and ghosts. </span><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyZG_XxBnv75vjbYi0MmKNVt-TR3k7X_nAGpWTCMuhD0itOcGZBmGiH7C1FLEbJwIQk9koBLztsvVTlEuuG0FmgE6hSIwbIoSj7ug8RpuqEUDXeNhyrXJ7dceyJdQxV7FoJ_vS7lty5XA/s2048/black+and+orange.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1628" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyZG_XxBnv75vjbYi0MmKNVt-TR3k7X_nAGpWTCMuhD0itOcGZBmGiH7C1FLEbJwIQk9koBLztsvVTlEuuG0FmgE6hSIwbIoSj7ug8RpuqEUDXeNhyrXJ7dceyJdQxV7FoJ_vS7lty5XA/s320/black+and+orange.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/845582742/womens-skull-earrings-for-halloween" target="_blank"> Skull Earrings</a> by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BayMoonDesign" target="_blank">BayMoonDesign</a><br /><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">These are long skull earrings that are perfect for Halloween and Dia de Muertos. The skull is pale gray with piercing black eyes. This Goth skull jewelry is hung on sterling silver ear wires, and include black and orange Czech crystals, and metal spacers. These are light weight earrings. These light weight earrings are about 2 inches long. </span></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0sTF1Znjvo87w7O38BnZdSjnRA8TWmXoKM3D6Eux9RCuCtOeOic7FAvnkZ_se3rHkbfAHKRoceZHv-KDyl87TJwcuGeK1X-_xYnEkCXsyh8brHyWNm2QUGt84XQRj2o4H3MyAswN7fvw/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1063" data-original-width="1588" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0sTF1Znjvo87w7O38BnZdSjnRA8TWmXoKM3D6Eux9RCuCtOeOic7FAvnkZ_se3rHkbfAHKRoceZHv-KDyl87TJwcuGeK1X-_xYnEkCXsyh8brHyWNm2QUGt84XQRj2o4H3MyAswN7fvw/" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/458045462/halloween-skull-earrings-skull-jewelry" target="_blank">Halloween Skull Earrings</a> by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BayMoonDesign" target="_blank">BayMoonDesign</a><p></p><p><span face=""Graphik Webfont", -apple-system, system-ui, Roboto, "Droid Sans", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: verdana; font-size: 16px;">These same skulls are incorporated into long black and orange skull earrings that are perfect for Halloween. These are great fun! They are light weight earrings and are hung on gunmetal ear wires. I selected black and orange crystals to add sparkle. The skulls are 12x10mm and are gray with piercing orange eye sockets. </span></p><p><span face=""Graphik Webfont", -apple-system, system-ui, Roboto, "Droid Sans", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: verdana; font-size: 16px;">These dangles are perfect for a Halloween Zoom party. Did you know that statement earrings are perfect for Zoom. Who doesn't love to see something fun or eye catching! Sometimes it is the little things that we do that can add some humanity to those Zoom meeting which are necessary during this pandemic.</span></p><p><span face=""Graphik Webfont", -apple-system, system-ui, Roboto, "Droid Sans", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw4TUP01rHhSYg77B5fWBsEYq6Hc8Ear4DoCKgFPfhBFkax1vEzBNHPImWWUCvITX7IN4r8i_VL76jBsy6-7YqXvcqLrcHAW7RKoGsPbUGzcCs4MWa6NIalMR-EKAbSjRJOeuswWOtkNs/s2048/Squirrel2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1999" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw4TUP01rHhSYg77B5fWBsEYq6Hc8Ear4DoCKgFPfhBFkax1vEzBNHPImWWUCvITX7IN4r8i_VL76jBsy6-7YqXvcqLrcHAW7RKoGsPbUGzcCs4MWa6NIalMR-EKAbSjRJOeuswWOtkNs/s320/Squirrel2.jpg" /></a></div> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/866266117/squirrel-birthday-card-fall-autumn-acorn" target="_blank"> Fall Inspired Birthday Card </a>by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BayMoonDesign" target="_blank">BayMoonDesign</a><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">This is a fall inspired birthday greeting card for someone special who loves nature. With a log slice and a squirrel sitting on top, this is a perfect nature inspired card. It has " for a for someone special" hand stamped on the front. The inside of the card reads "Happy Birthday" and there is room for a personalized note.</span></p><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF-3rAv61kzM8NdE9TCfASYPshizB0bKXJCm-0qKgCWJekS7gSKVq1KYBl7LMxeNIjnwG66eyfPaRTJ81X1hi5z5vkEsehKwvgZJTuG8MDRxPYXdxxHkSUh2zJ4d61DbFTHRh21X_L3jU/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF-3rAv61kzM8NdE9TCfASYPshizB0bKXJCm-0qKgCWJekS7gSKVq1KYBl7LMxeNIjnwG66eyfPaRTJ81X1hi5z5vkEsehKwvgZJTuG8MDRxPYXdxxHkSUh2zJ4d61DbFTHRh21X_L3jU/w300-h400/david-kovalenko-rkkr6-2I4sg-unsplash.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /> Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@davidkovalenkoo?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">David Kovalenko</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/s/photos/fall-woods?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Unsplash</a></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHfgwM-DJZJev0egLTEDGr4Ykdv8EGv7Vlt-VTg05-sQzslAznGcUwmPuEZH3b6M2N2b53t3AKMiCCnAYzYeMNzw1CkfvLtd4Q4tx7cAH8JCnViBRvH_nn8ltiFQ5_LivlypZo8lWi9uE/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1059" data-original-width="1588" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHfgwM-DJZJev0egLTEDGr4Ykdv8EGv7Vlt-VTg05-sQzslAznGcUwmPuEZH3b6M2N2b53t3AKMiCCnAYzYeMNzw1CkfvLtd4Q4tx7cAH8JCnViBRvH_nn8ltiFQ5_LivlypZo8lWi9uE/w400-h266/grateful.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/875129055/thank-you-card-log-slice-handmade" target="_blank"> Log Slice Blank Thank You Card</a> by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BayMoonDesign" target="_blank">Bay Moon Design</a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face=""Graphik Webfont", -apple-system, system-ui, Roboto, "Droid Sans", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 16px;">I used the trending log slice in this note card. This is a great way to express gratitude or to offer appreciation. It has the word grateful in copper lettering with a log slice and yellow and leaves. "Inside of the card card is blank so there is plenty of room to write a special note.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px;" /></span></div></div><div><span face=""Graphik Webfont", -apple-system, system-ui, Roboto, "Droid Sans", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: verdana; font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></div><div><span face=""Graphik Webfont", -apple-system, system-ui, Roboto, "Droid Sans", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: verdana; font-size: 16px;">I hope you will visit my online shop and pick up a few handmade pieces of jewelry and cards for this Fall.</span></div>baymoondesignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17176264557341209150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044131901431499917.post-36463086087767775312020-09-24T15:58:00.000-04:002020-09-24T15:58:00.855-04:00It's a Blue September<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjff25A1okIOUOT7Yj6B3l2nMCcjQNIctAbtYzQgEtndC22tAnEdphkjvn51z4rchyLcF-OyBNM8YR8Yc-AEhR7qDY-UmMpaW_GgsmUABg_QiVUqUvxVlidpU_Zo1PmOtn7iQenY6dVYCk/s2048/paul-gilmore-mqO0Rf-PUMs-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjff25A1okIOUOT7Yj6B3l2nMCcjQNIctAbtYzQgEtndC22tAnEdphkjvn51z4rchyLcF-OyBNM8YR8Yc-AEhR7qDY-UmMpaW_GgsmUABg_QiVUqUvxVlidpU_Zo1PmOtn7iQenY6dVYCk/s320/paul-gilmore-mqO0Rf-PUMs-unsplash.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <span style="font-size: x-small;"> Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@paulgilmore_?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Paul Gilmore</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/s/photos/blue?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Unsplash</a></span><div><span><a href="https://unsplash.com/s/photos/blue?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText"><br /></a></span>The theme of the <a href="https://www.artelements.net/september-theme-challenge-blue/" target="_blank">September Art Elements Challenge</a> is BLUE. Literally you could just use blue paint, find blue objects or beads, use the ocean or the sky as inspiration. Perhaps blue as an emotional inspiration is a possibility. There are so many shades of blue to consider. Art Elements members are hosting this on their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/228144615040291/">Facebook Group for Art Elements Community</a>. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEXYSIV8HSAO6V_KRAUr5khnMcL6e3yPHMBkR0av4gUFv5j0ddH84fV04jhAPGblF25YhIn0P4wNywOJjbw_go-7PYWKW5qI2HYH_Z9Wv6I39rEGh8OuIFMuO8CWv5ukugiv2T1B06Cf8/s2048/blue+earringsz+%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1489" data-original-width="2048" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEXYSIV8HSAO6V_KRAUr5khnMcL6e3yPHMBkR0av4gUFv5j0ddH84fV04jhAPGblF25YhIn0P4wNywOJjbw_go-7PYWKW5qI2HYH_Z9Wv6I39rEGh8OuIFMuO8CWv5ukugiv2T1B06Cf8/w400-h291/blue+earringsz+%25282%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/854892638/long-casual-blue-earrings-handmade?" target="_blank">Long Casual Blue Earrings</a> by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BayMoonDesign?" target="_blank">BayMoonDesign</a></span><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><div><div>I decided to make a few pairs of blue earrings. These are modern blue geometric earrings. The statement earrings have blue ceramics with a light brown that shows. The ceramics are made by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/search?q=marsha%20neal%20studio" target="_blank">Marsha Neal Studio</a>. Some brass beads, tiny seed beads, and Czech crystals dangle from chains and make the earrings about 3 inches in length. The chain also creates some movement in these casual, everyday earrings. </div></div><div><br /></div><div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAH8jM0pnjz3FyrkLhsYSwH4vgBowwe8k5c6dY8bXvqu9FLa9fnXS4dqoILUXcKpnP2fiUOqJ8lyxsoaMT8_TDglvYmPn4Ca4aL8Z67qZfKW7lelreHjBFZnx6xHWIJe3onYnoijpqrrU/s2048/leaves.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1645" data-original-width="2048" height="257" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAH8jM0pnjz3FyrkLhsYSwH4vgBowwe8k5c6dY8bXvqu9FLa9fnXS4dqoILUXcKpnP2fiUOqJ8lyxsoaMT8_TDglvYmPn4Ca4aL8Z67qZfKW7lelreHjBFZnx6xHWIJe3onYnoijpqrrU/w320-h257/leaves.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/852248344/trending-teal-earrings-teal-art-jewelry" target="_blank">Teal Blue Ivy Earrings</a> by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BayMoonDesign?" target="_blank">BayMoonDesign</a></span></div><div><br /></div><div>The next pair are trending teal earrings with turquoise ivy leaves on large sterling silver ear wires. I added teal crystals which have a hint of purple as do the leaves. The handmade artisan ivy leaves by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/GardanneBeads?ref=ss_profile" target="_blank">Gardanne</a> Beads are enameled on both sides and are 25 x 16mm. Sterling silver ear wires are used. These are long earrings that are 2 inches from the curve at the top of the ear wire. Both pairs are available for purchase in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BayMoonDesign?ref=search_shop_redirect" target="_blank">online shop</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIQWFsOImhz2wk5P67AI6RCD2-vBk6mSSy72eD5HVXetHxWlVwJ1QpN7OS7PQdTga7UlikPgPDRe2x44s0StMAmUSR2QOuu3qjaDRL0MYZoDXNDV1nHiSXindjRQSPzSQlJr1ygzdBu2Y/s2048/Petey+7+monthsz.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIQWFsOImhz2wk5P67AI6RCD2-vBk6mSSy72eD5HVXetHxWlVwJ1QpN7OS7PQdTga7UlikPgPDRe2x44s0StMAmUSR2QOuu3qjaDRL0MYZoDXNDV1nHiSXindjRQSPzSQlJr1ygzdBu2Y/s320/Petey+7+monthsz.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <span style="font-size: x-small;"> Petey age 7 months</span><br /><div><br /></div></div></div></div><div>I added a photo of my grandson who happens to be sporting a pale blue outfit. It is only fitting that he be included in the blue blog. He is the object of much of my time now that I am helping with his care while his parents work from home. Glad I have Grandpa to help. Being in your 70's and doing a daycare gig is a challenge physically but a real joy. </div>baymoondesignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17176264557341209150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044131901431499917.post-63108019618408295472020-08-16T07:33:00.000-04:002020-08-16T07:33:42.443-04:00Mandala as a Design Theme<br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3GqLIb6ndTkWVRorzqtC2wNcrAji4VgZFfQGNlYcTY1O-JP15soAu12yUbHerPNlSmZNFAdgU1Dp6RpYDxEUiB0twVoBskMnYhByvdoBTaoDwQEeQFUTio41oEujCnijZM3RRRGDsmUQ/s2048/swati-h-das-NYw5b5pNio4-unsplash.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Mandala" border="0" data-original-height="1292" data-original-width="2048" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3GqLIb6ndTkWVRorzqtC2wNcrAji4VgZFfQGNlYcTY1O-JP15soAu12yUbHerPNlSmZNFAdgU1Dp6RpYDxEUiB0twVoBskMnYhByvdoBTaoDwQEeQFUTio41oEujCnijZM3RRRGDsmUQ/w400-h253/swati-h-das-NYw5b5pNio4-unsplash.jpg" title="Mandala" width="400" /></a></div><div> </div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: white;">A </span><a href="https://www.artelements.net/august-theme-challenge-mandala" target="_blank">monthly theme challenge </a><span style="background-color: white;">with the theme of mandala inspired me to make some handmade greeting cards. I am showcasing them in </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/228144615040291/" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Facebook Group for Art Elements Community</a><span style="background-color: white;"> and they are in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BayMoonDesign" target="_blank">online store</a> for purchase. Here is a link to the </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.316105446244207&type=3" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;">August: Mandala Theme Photo Album</a><span style="background-color: white;"> if you would like to see what everyone created.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></div><div><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 26px; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Mandala (which comes from the ancient Indian language Sanskrit and means circle) is basically a circle containing a geometric design built around a single central point which are heavily symbolic in many eastern cultures. We may know them as decorative creations but they have a deep meditative meaning also.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGy6_cuuNdsxEYNoSfTjqoGjIN9ncS-l2nHmkHnOmLsxc_BY4c8CfhhO-gokmf-PpZYf7IBa5cX1XJWOmDBkjgYX8ExzX-kmQZIyKfVukzZsvjkrajyASgoNVo2-T2C8lAljNLgwXTX70/s2048/Medallion.jpg" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 1em 0px;"><img alt="Large Mandala Stamps and ink" border="0" data-original-height="1374" data-original-width="2048" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGy6_cuuNdsxEYNoSfTjqoGjIN9ncS-l2nHmkHnOmLsxc_BY4c8CfhhO-gokmf-PpZYf7IBa5cX1XJWOmDBkjgYX8ExzX-kmQZIyKfVukzZsvjkrajyASgoNVo2-T2C8lAljNLgwXTX70/w391-h263/Medallion.jpg" title="Large Mandala Stamps and ink" width="391" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Large Mandala Stamps and ink<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana;">I went through my stamp collection and found I had a number of stamps that I could use for this theme. I started with a large mandala stamp that proved to be a challenge to use. I have always found it difficult to get a good image with a large stamp. I found that putting the paper directly on top of the stamp and applying pressure to this paper with my hands worked much better than the traditional applying the image.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiizhyS5ZsABGolKeH2K-f1BcnA_te9LYRNcSo2Bax2jDCxmiONFZSWB-ejr8sDyuYwyXP30b1QzKS9m6S_EZljox7txqPkb1ZTOuLCAeQX8i8j2pkAF-Tj88b9oDnx3rNAdlUi0ZgsCOA/w400-h381/yellow+grateful.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/851193131/grateful-greeting-card-thank-you-card">Thank You Card </a>by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BayMoonDesign" target="_blank">BayMoonDesign</a></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />This handmade blank thank you card with a mandala is perfect to express gratitude say thanks, or just drop a line. The mandala is stamped with black ink, cut out, and layered on the high quality black card stock paper. The card is embellished with hand stamped inspirational words. There is also a phrase "Thinking of You with a Grateful Heart added to yellow and orange paper with black ink. A yellow ribbon adds a pop of color. Inside of the card card is blank so there is plenty of room to write a special note.<br /></span><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjq2kkhMYz7_CEWy6QfeDa_dzi5YSrx4aWPeKuumr4XbnMKDF9U3IIS4gwvDQFv4ClW10JhcuInct-UU7nCHNgwfV4vwj4XQtPf_XoHN3VXsshYh5tMlnYzfxcV-OvkluO9QAAArWevz4/s2048/Tangerine.jpg" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 1em 0px;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2039" data-original-width="2048" height="408" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjq2kkhMYz7_CEWy6QfeDa_dzi5YSrx4aWPeKuumr4XbnMKDF9U3IIS4gwvDQFv4ClW10JhcuInct-UU7nCHNgwfV4vwj4XQtPf_XoHN3VXsshYh5tMlnYzfxcV-OvkluO9QAAArWevz4/w410-h408/Tangerine.jpg" width="410" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/837312616/thinking-of-your-grateful-greeting-card" target="_blank">Thinking of You Card</a> by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BayMoonDesign">BayMoonDesign</a><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I used this same stamp to make a thinking of you greeting card has a mandala and bright fall colors. The card is embellished with hand stamped inspirational words. There is also a phrase "Thinking of You with a Grateful Heart" added to yellow and orange paper with black ink. A tangerine ribbon adds a pop of fall color. Inside of the card card is blank so there is plenty of room to write a special note. The handmade card comes with a high quality white envelope with the mandala sign on flap of envelop.</span></div><br /><p></p></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkor7EjUwwV8uylKo-qfK8HfZM4XblF-Uw50xJjKoBdV_oKYDF7fmUIFrX8a3uJaDW-LX2jZVdkz5m69ulyWjTUhAWQ0TTHC2_DuiWibucl2Y48HVsvFX2rg0ygd1GQkP4K9YhEQ2Kup0/s2048/Valentine+Card.jpg" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 1em 0px;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1781" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkor7EjUwwV8uylKo-qfK8HfZM4XblF-Uw50xJjKoBdV_oKYDF7fmUIFrX8a3uJaDW-LX2jZVdkz5m69ulyWjTUhAWQ0TTHC2_DuiWibucl2Y48HVsvFX2rg0ygd1GQkP4K9YhEQ2Kup0/w356-h410/Valentine+Card.jpg" width="356" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Valentine Card by BayMoonDesign<br /><br />This card uses the same Mandala stamp but it is inspired by Valentine's Day and used red as the accent color. </td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqrDoE2fey_IjxKbJR836q6lG7xUzmHRkusIo-u6QaZ4CshLBvrYQTjBoaxk0pnjWFl45wUxfY4Bb_N2AHMYBrNQleuEQWn-IYsnkRbyIUUgLNNcDkyiTEPuWL4mFOzrBQtTpDuh2DyoM/s2048/small+mandalas+thank+you8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Thanks So Much Card by BayMoonDesign" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1707" height="391" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqrDoE2fey_IjxKbJR836q6lG7xUzmHRkusIo-u6QaZ4CshLBvrYQTjBoaxk0pnjWFl45wUxfY4Bb_N2AHMYBrNQleuEQWn-IYsnkRbyIUUgLNNcDkyiTEPuWL4mFOzrBQtTpDuh2DyoM/w325-h391/small+mandalas+thank+you8.jpg" title="Thanks So Much Card by BayMoonDesign" width="325" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/841354500/fall-thank-you-card-appreciation-card" target="_blank">Thanks So Much Card </a>by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BayMoonDesign">BayMoonDesign</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Graphik Webfont", -apple-system, system-ui, Roboto, "Droid Sans", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">This blank thank you card with fall colors is perfect to express gratitude say appreciation, or just drop a line. The cheerful mandalas and geometric patterns are stamped with yellow, green and orange ink, and layered on the high quality bright tangerine card stock paper. There are the words "thanks so" much added to a tag with green ink. A yellow ribbon adds a pop of fall color.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Graphik Webfont", -apple-system, system-ui, Roboto, "Droid Sans", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Graphik Webfont", -apple-system, system-ui, Roboto, "Droid Sans", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">I enjoyed this challenge. It gave me an opportunity to make some cards with stamps that I haven't used in a long time. I love the geometric patterns! I hope to use these stamps again. They have proven to be very versatile. What are your thoughts on these designs?</span></div>baymoondesignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17176264557341209150noreply@blogger.com1