Nov. 20 Gem show

AHHH after the week I've had I am excited to go to this gem show later this morning. It was a stressful week. I cannot wait to luxuriate in the magnificent splendor of crystals, the rich shine of stones, and the glittery sparkle of silver! I shall post photos of my new haul ! I hope this is a really good show!

My next jewelry show will be November 27, 2010 from 1-9Pm at the Bushnell Center. If you are in town, please stop by!

Custom Pendent transformation piece

This is a piece I did for a customer. She wanted to take this pendent and haveit made into a ring. It took me a while to get the creative juices going with shows and work , but I finally got it together. I love how it turned out! I wish I could keep it :)


On another note, I've been considering writing and self publishing a jewelry book. Feel free to weigh in with your comments on the subject.

Christmas Goodies

I wanted to make Christmas earrings. I also wanted to play with this fantastic green art wire! A week before, I saw green aluminum wire at the bead store, I thought I'd try it (it's a little soft but...). Additionally I wanted to play with a variation of my Oval Unit Tut. Here is the fun result! Christmas Goodies!!

The tutorial is available at

http://www.etsy.com/listing/25374743/oval-pendent-tutorial
http://www.jewelrylessons.com/tutorial/50-presidents-day-sale-oval-units-tutorial

November shows

Ahh 'tis the season to start thinking about Christmas and other snow clad holidays. I so don't like snow, but what a lovely time to shop! I have a couple of Christmas ideas for pendants. We shall see how they turnout shortly.

Also I have two November shows:
November 6th - Christmas Craft Bazaar
November 27- Bushnell Christmas Bazaar

If you are in my area, come and stop by!

Ornate Lattice: Treasury Window Ring tut

I just released my new Ornate Lattice Ring tutorial! It's available at my etsy shop!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/56182043/ornate-lattice-ring-treasury-windows

Back on the block!

Hello, all!
I've been gone for a while vacationing with my sweetheart (now fiancee)! He is adorably wonderful! HUGS & Kisses for him.

On vacation I got the time to work on new stitches, make new pieces, and experiment with my beads, needles, and wires! I had to have two shipments sent from home! Much fun in that! :) Here are some photos of pieces. Tee pics aren't perfect(cellies)-

Summer vacation coming to a close :(

Summer vacation is coming to a close. In about 10 days I'll be off island, away from my sweetheart, back in the states. It's been a different vacation to say the least !
I've experimented with bead stitches. Brick stitch and herringbone have become my new favorites! I've experimented with wire. I now have hair pin fever! I love making them! The take over 4 hours to make but WOW :)
[Due to limited Internet access and difficulty posting from iPhone( my new favorite phone!!!!! I don't know why it took forever to convince me to buy it! It has totally saved my vacation!) I can't seem to post pics as I'd like. But they will be forthcoming.]
this has been an interesting time to expand skills and play! Once I get back, new items and projects to come!

Stay tuned!

On vacation

I'm so excited to be visiting the island again this summer! I look forward to the rest with my sweety!

I posted a few new tutorials over in JL. Check them out :)
http://www.jewelrylessons.com/tutorial/goth-cross-ring

I've been featured!

I've been featured on Waterlogged Blog by Gini! I am so excited! It is always encouraging to know people enjoy my work! Thank you!

Here is the link http://waterloggedblog.blogspot.com/2010/05/lola-d-menageries.html

Mother's Day sale

I've been working on various pieces lately. I have made a treasure trove of Royal Treasures rings! Why not try my tutorial! Make something royally divine for the special women or mothers in your life :) Or give the tutorial as a gift for the crafty lady in your! Stop by my Etsy store, Jamilola.etsy.com!
When you buy one Royal Treasures: Boleyn Ring tutorial, receive one other of my tuts free! Simply type "Boleyn Tut Coupon" in the comments to seller box. Mention where you saw the offer. *This offer is good until May 8, 2010*

Royal treasures Series - Boleyn Ring

I've worked on several variations of my Royal Treasures series. I adore this one! I cannot have too many of these rings! I'm still working out a bangle construction, but I have a pendent and rings of various sizes!

The Royal Treasures Series: Boleyn Ring is finally out and on sale! Feel free to visit my Etsy store!!! If you also frequent JL, it is posted there as well.

Holiday Stardust Free tutorial

I created this bracelet for my aunt for Christmas 2009. I loved the fossil beads mixed with the cloisonne. The gold stardust beads seemed to sing with the red! Of course I had to write down the instructions otherwise I would have forgotten what I'd done! :)

Yesterday I completed my first FREE tutorial for this piece.