Summer Sale

It's that time of the year again where everything is on sale at Elizabeth's Store. In order to reduce inventory I am selling most of my jewelry at 50% off. YES 50%.... Who says is too early for "one of a kind jewelry" holiday shopping?

Aquamarine, Larimar, Copper and Silver charm bracelet

Before $75...now $37.50

I have most of the pieces at my Etsy store, but if you are local you can give me a call or e-mail me and the house will be open for you. If buying from the store use the coupon code SUMMER50 at check out.

Polka Dot Ceramic Heart Necklace (Pendant from Jennifer Haynen)

Before $40...now $20

Hope you will enjoy the sale while it last and thanks for your support!!!

Metal Clay World Conference

At the last minute I decided to join Bernadette Denoux and go to the MCWC in Bloomingdale, IL(just 30 minutes from Chicago). I really enjoyed the conference and the presentations, but the best experience was to meet these great artists that you read about all the time and see their art published.

My favorite part of the conference was the charm exchange. Everyone that wanted to participate in the exchange made as many charms as they could (of course in metal clay) and exchange them with their business cards. What a nice way to remember everyone.

I also participated in the Mystery Bag Challenge. You have to make a piece of art with a mix of "things" and you have to use them all. I decided to go on the safe route and used the "things" as texture or shape for my piece...but that was not very creative... see some of the amazing art that entered the contest... anyway I enjoy the ride and have some ideas for the next conference :)

Mystery Bag Content: brown bag, cocktail umbrella,

Jelly fish, cotton, gauze, cardboard, cereal, and CLAY....

My final piece!
Last but not least, there were talks about an International Metal Clay Guild or Association completely brand neutral. Extreme ideas from the freedom country...no? I'm in favor of it. You will hear more about this in the future, it is still just a thought but with these amazing group of people anything can happen.

Until next time

Elizabeth

Laurie Yoder and Bernadette with me at the final lunch.

Miami Metal Clay Artists participation in the Art Clay Society and International Exhibits

Bead and Button Show

Well it's about time I tell you about the 2011 Bead and Button Show. The Summer started very busy and now I'm trying to catch up.

The show was great as always. I took amazing classes with great teachers. See some of the projects below.

FAUX FLORA RIPPLED BANGLE with Melissa Clabe

COPPER CLAY FUN with Gordon K Uyehara

ETCHED COPPER LOCKET with Richard Salley

COPPER AND SILVER MIXED METAL BRACELET with Katie Baum

PARADE OF EARRINGS with Donna Penoyer

Sorry for the brief post, but hey at least I'm posting :)

Until next time.

Elizabeth