Saturday, December 8, 2012

New Obsession

Somehow I got myself on a Lotus kick, Lotus Flower, Lotus Root and along with that I've had a Hamsa design in the back of my mind for awhile so I did that too. Found the shapes I liked and drew them freehand on to the scratch foam, ya that scratch foam again!! Love that stuff!
 It's opened up a whole new world for me and there's so much more I can do with it,
 just have to find the time!

Here's the Lotus Flower,
simple and beautiful.

Handmade Copper Lotus Flower Kristi Bowman Design



I didn't even put holes in them because I couldn't figure out where I wanted them, I'll add them now.

And here's the Lotus, such an interesting shape.



I can see these used as a disc or strung through one of the outer holes.


Here's my Hamsa!

Handmade Copper Hamsa Kristi Bowman Design

I didn't want to put a bail or use hump rings so I made it so I can wrap wire around and attach earwire across. Only made one pair (for me!!) until I saw how they came out. I'll make more and hopefully somebody besides me will want to work with them.
They are 1.75" long and 1.25 across at the widest point.

In all my searching for Hamsa I never saw it done in this way so I think this is something new and fresh.
I hope you like them.

One last thing to share, not so new but...


Elephants are now in pairs and ready to ship!

Kristi

Monday, December 3, 2012

Cuteness

It's rare I consider my work cute but I crossed over to the cute side for a couple of the pieces I fired last night.

Cute...

Elephant!


Handmade Copper Elephant Kristi Bowman Design
https://www.etsy.com/listing/117015451/pre-order-handmade-copper-elephant

I only made one of these cuties, wanted to see how it turned out before I made more. I think this little one was a success. I made him on scratch foam need to make his mirror image so I can provide pairs as well as singles.

Cute...

Mittens!


Handmade Copper Mittens Kristi Bowman Design

Handmade Copper Mittens Kristi Bowman Design

Oh I love these chubby little mittens!!

I also made these new shapes/textures!

Kristi Bowman Design Flower Arrowhead


Handmade Copper Shard Arrowhead Kristi Bowman Design

Handemade Copper Tuxedo Shard Kristi Bowman Design



Kristi

Saturday, December 1, 2012

It's the weekend...

So that means I'm creating more new shapes and textures!
 I did alot today, spent a ton of time scratching on that scratch foam. So I thought I'd share some of them.
I was hoping to fire tonight but ran out of steam. These all still need cleaned up....tomorrow!


Sort of a flower of snowflake texture in the center.



Shield shapes, the one in the center I'll call Tuxedo.


Hhhmmmm...


More sort of Ulu shapes, I really like this general shape but these are different than the others I've made.



I was just playing with putting together different shapes and when I put these together I thought they looked like Owl Eyes. So when I textured them that's what I was going for. Not too sure about them yet, I'll hold out judgment until they are fired. Sometimes that can make a huge difference.

I'll definitely get these and more fired tomorrow night so look for some of the finished pieces on Monday.


Kristi

Friday, November 30, 2012

12 days of Christmas Gift Exchange

A few weeks ago I joined a Beads and Components portion of the
hosted by Lorelei Eurto, I have 12 components all boxed and ready to mail.
 My gifts will be opened on the 6th day of Christmas.
  I wrapped them all up before I put them in boxes so I have no idea who will receive which Component!


I was going to make up some cute handmade boxes or wrap them but I found the cutest little gift boxes so I decided to use them instead.

Day number 2 and day number 4 have already arrived at my house, I'm sure in the next week all the other days will come. It's going to be so much fun opening a new gift each day.

Kristi

November AJE Component of the Month - Design Reveal

This beautiful Bronze Snowflake is by the talented Lesley Watt of The Gossiping Goddess.


I tried to give it a soft icy feeling by dangling 3 glass drops from the focal itself.
I also used a fun little Wingding from GeneaBeads in the same colors,
added a some stronger color with Czech Glass beads in matte teal and soft yellows with glass beads from CanyonEchoes and a tiny little snippet of pale yellow Sari Silk.



Check out what the others have made with this gorgeous Snowflake!
See the links below!
Kristi



Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Ammonite Focal Winner!

The winner of this Ammonite Focal I gave away over the weekend is...


Lisa Lodge of PineRidge Treasures!!

Congratulations Lisa and thanks to all who entered!

Kristi

Sunday, November 25, 2012

Cyber Monday

Tomorrow is Cyber Monday!!
 What's that?? You haven't heard about it?? Well we have been keeping it a secret!
Now that I've shared the secret I can also tell you that the
Love My Art Jewelry Blog is hosting a Cyber Monday Sale!!


All things handmade, including Art Jewelry Components and Finished Art Jewelry.
You can use Coupon Code ARTBEADS15 at checkout in my Etsy Shop
http://KristiBowmanDesign.Etsy.com

Here's a taste of what you'll find available on sale tomorrow.

'Love My Art Jewelry Cyber Monday Sale!' by Clayworksnh

Handcrafted Festive Holiday Beads, Jewelry and Supplies from a few of the participants in the Love My Art Jewelry Cyber Monday Sale Event! Be sure to check out their shops for specials through Monday! Find out more on the Love My Art Jewelry Blog.

Handmade Ceramic Toggle Clas...
$10.00
Black Friday SALE Art Bead J...
$58.00
Blue Pinwheel Ceramic Dangle...
$25.00
Lampwork Beads - SueBeads - ...
$40.00
One Two Cha Cha Cha - Pearls...
$34.50
Hexagon Snowflake Pendant an...
$14.95
Gear Earrings Dark Brick Red...
$32.00
Night Skies - Lampwork and S...
$22.00
Remember When... handmade ce...
$30.00
Tin Can Earrings
$14.95
Snowflake disc beads - AJE C...
$10.00
SALE Ceramic Jewelry Compone...
$8.00
Ceramic Bead De-stash
$20.00
Handmade Red Lampwork Leaves...
$49.00
Dangle Earrings, Drop Earrin...
$38.00
Cobalt Blue Porcelain Snowfl...
$9.95

There's also still time to enter my giveaway!
Comment HERE

I will draw the winner at the end of the day on Monday the 26th

Kristi