Next in the line of recession busters...

I've made another bracelet to beat the economic recession blues, this one in Halloween-y oranges and blacks. My thought is that it's better to buy something handmade at a reasonable price than mass-produced, at the same price. It can add a little sparkle to someone's life.

I did this one in Halloween colors: oranges and black.



There's plenty of Czech pressed glass: hearts and flowers and fire polish crystals and seed beads.




There's also some lampwork glass and some lava stone. I like to add gemstones for their textures and color surprises.




There you have it. This week's recession-buster!




$39.99 and free shipping right here. Let the blues lift.


With matching earrings, of course!

What's a new week without a new slideshow?

Here's a sneak peek at the goodies, with tales to follow.

Another Blog Giveaway

My friend Joee is having a giveaway on her blog, Cart Before the Horse. Joee makes fun folk-y art. Take a peek. You might win!

Roses are red, lilacs are lilac

And so's this bracelet. It's the latest of the bracelets to Beat the Economic Recession Blues.



The philosophy is this: 'Tis a far far better thing to give and receive a handmade item than a mass-produced one.



Add some sparkle...



...with beads combined in new fun ways.




I've combined hearts and flowers of Czech glass, some purple chalcedony of that gemstone fire, millefiore and stray bits of lampwork and fire polish crystals and seed beads. I've done it all with sterling silver chain and findings. (Skin allergies are not part of the plan to ban economic recession blues.)




$39.99 and free shipping right here. Let the blues lift.



With matching earrings, of course!

These, of purple chalcedony:



Or these, with Swarovski pearls and givre hearts:

Another Blog Giveaway

The PFATT (Primitive Folk Art Talk and Tea) blog is hosting a giveaway this week. Bop by and check out some amazing Halloween art. Leave a comment and you could be a lucky winner!