Welcome 2012

I can't believe its the end of January already. Where does the time go? Happy New Year a little late, but from the heart. I hope this year brings health and happiness to everyone.

I have been working on a few more Step-by-Step tutorials that I hope you will find helpful in your creative journey. My Fracture & Fusion technique, along with my Cylinder and my Patina techniques.
These should get you excited with lots of new design possibilities.

Open publication - Free publishing - More jana ewy

Open publication - Free publishing - More bangles

Open publication - Free publishing - More jana ewy

I love the format that issue has made available for anyone to use. If you have time, be sure to check out their web-site... there are so many interesting publications to look through. Enjoy... be sure to send me a note to let me know if you have found these helpful, I would love to hear from you.

Inlay Cabochons Step-by-Step

Bev... this is especially for you. I hope you enjoy it and find it helpful.

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Step-by-Step... The Basic Cuff Bracelet

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Here is my basic Cuff Bracelet Tutorial. What a perfect gift they will make for all the lovely ladies on your Holiday gift list.

Coming soon... Step-by-Step Resin coated Cuff and ID Style bracelets.
My secrets revealed... Resin on a curved surface... it is easier than you might think.

Crimson Marbled Pendant

Just in time for the Holidays... I am happy to present the first in a series of inspirational Step-by-Step projects.
I have developed and designed so many techniques and projects for publications, over the years, that I decided it was time to share them here on my blog and website for everyone to enjoy. I hope you are inspired and find them helpful in creating your own Friendly Plastic designs.

Open publication - Free publishing - More cabochons

Capturing Your Memories

In the latest issue of Somerset Memories you will find vintage designs that use Friendly Plastic in a weathered and worn style.

I used some favorite old family photos to create a special gift for my Mom. The photos are of my Mom, Grandmother and Aunt as children. The design inspiration was the special bond that Mothers and Daughters share, that words simply can't explain. The connection that blossoms as the years pass by. My sisters and I share this connection with my Mom just as she shared it with her Mom and sisters. The title for these loving works of art is: Love Blossoms Here  

I wanted to find a way that the finished designs could be placed out on display for all to share, and these old vintage books did the trick. They made the perfect back drop and the stamped Friendly Plastic with a patina finish, that surrounds each photo added a wonderful warm texture. A garden theme seemed to happen as I searched for the right embellishments... and it was only fitting because each of these lovely ladies share a love for gardening as well.

A special gift for my Mom... that I hope she loves.

Design inspiration that I hope you love and will consider using in a creation of your own.  

Belle Armoire's summer issue

A few of my Friendly Plastic designs are featured in the summer issue of Belle Armoire. The article is about creating your own color inspiration.

There is nothing I enjoy more than playing with alcohol inks on Friendly Plastic. The process is exciting and most often the outcome is amazing. I love using these finished pieces as my color and design inspiration. I never know what direction the design might go, maybe a bracelet, a necklace or even a pair of earrings.

The end results are always colorful and I hope inspirational.

The Norma Jean Collection

A new path leading me on a whole new journey. Back in November, I started working on a new line of jewelry. I wanted to create fabulous colorful designs that were eye catching, eclectic and fun to wear. I had already played around with a few designs concepts, and they seemed to go over well with everyone that saw them. Then that little break came, that door opened.  A gallery was interested in giving my little beauties a wonderful home. I was so excited and honored. But they said we need to come up with a new name. Just Bananas is not going to work.  Oh dear... what is a fitting name for these new designs. For whatever reason I did not want to use my own name. I felt they deserved better than that, so the only thing left to do was to name this new collection after the most intriguing woman I know, my Mom. So there you have it... the Norma Jean Collection was born.

You know, there is so much more to the process of launching a new line of jewelry. That I thought I would share it with you. I have so much to learn... so I thought it might be fun  to share my journey with you.  So here goes...

Got the name... the designs are being born... they have their first home... I am having a logo designed...
got my domain name (no site yet)...  have a basic print layout that accompanies each design (this will probably change when I get the new logo)...

What comes next? I would love to hear your input and ideas.

In the mean time... here are a few of my designs, each is named after someone very special and hidden within each necklace is a tiny turtle for good luck.