Whimsical Wednesdays

Due to some conflicts, I have moved my weekly feature from Mondays to Wednesdays!  Now, you will have a mid-week boost of creative beauty.  

This week, we are focusing on Life Art Designs, from the Polymer Clay Smooshers guild.  Not only does Janie work in polymer clay designs, but also in precious metal clay, a medium I find fascinating.  

She does beautiful work, here is just a sample of some of her work.  Check out her shop for more items!

Maroon and Pink Flowered Bracelet

Dangling Feather Earrings

Precious Metal Clay Two Dolphins Fine Silver Pendant

Hurricane Irene

I am hoping all are okay from the hurricane that went through the eastern coast this weekend.  We ended up with some rain and wind, but nothing major.  

Having been through hurricanes previously when I lived on the coast, I was prepared for what to expect, but I know many were not.  My thoughts and prayers with all of those that were affected this weekend.

I took this picture on my drive home from work on Friday evening, just as the rain bands began to come inland in our area.

Several of us on Artfire placed our shops on vacation due to possible power outages and wanting to inform our customers that we might be unable to fill orders as quickly as usual.  I am glad to say most of us are back up and running. :)

Marvelous Mondays - CatsWire

Welcome to the next Marvelous Mondays!  This week, we are focusing on CatsWire!

CatsWire, like many Smooshers, doesn't just focus on clay, but branches into a multitude of mediums. She combines her talents to bring out the best of her creations.

In this piece, she combines her talent with polymer clay and needlelace to create this unique and beautiful set of earrings.

  Faux ivory polymer clay earrings with needlelace

In this piece, she combines a beautiful shell with her talent in needlelace to create a one of a kind pendant.

Needlelace shell pendant with pearls

This beautiful pendant is a rose made of polymer clay, held tenderly with wire crochet.

Wire crochet and carved polymer clay rose necklace

Another great example of CatsWire wire crochet is this adorable octopus pendant, who is holding on tightly to lampwork bead by Deronda.

Wire crochet deepwater octopus pendant with lampwork

These are just a few of the amazing pieces in CatsWire's Artfire shop!

Be sure to check back next Monday for the next featured artist!