*CONTEST DETAILS at bottom of post!!*

This past weekend we had another grande 4 days aboard "Aurora". We left from Rockland Harbor and steamed to Seal Bay in Vinalhaven where we anchored for the night. It was one of the most beautiful spots I've ever had the priviledge to stay in! The next afternoon we departed for Winter Harbor to watch the lobster boat races. After the races we went to a favorite spot, Orono Island off of Stonington, where we spent a sunset filled evening of good food, and drink. As usual, the whole weekend was incredible!

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I'm finally getting "Wicked Creature" into the shop. I love the vintage "frame" that's been sitting in my stash, just waiting to be used. Big Daddy helped me create the pendant holder, as the frame had no holes, and I didn't dare to drill one into the pendant, because that entire frame is actually finely weaved metal.

I hand wired each little bead, a bit of work, but I like the delicate chain it created, letting the pendant be the star of the show.

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I joined up for a fun swap over at Create a Connection. It was for the month of July, and the theme was "Your Home Town". I am getting the biggest kick from Lee's lovely package of goodies she sent me! She sent to me, what I might send to someone else! (like maple syrup, salt water taffy and a little bear figurine!) Too funny, we have the same great goods here in Maine!

She also sent me a wonderful handpainted box that all of the gifts were packaged in! A handpainted bird and a CD with some groovey Canadian tunes were added to the box 'o goodies! I have to mention the wonderful letter that really described her area, and what it is known for. She really got into the spirit of things!

THANKS LEE!!!!! I LOVE it all! xoxoxox

Create a Connection has a swap every month, so if you love to swap, this might be the stop for you! Every Monday swaps are discussed.

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I'm off to the studio to finish up some more pieces. I loved using some of the vintage ribbon in "Artsy" and am incorporating it into another piece. (hopefully) OH...as I type this, I realize that I had taken a photo of "Artsy" on my sister Marissa's neck.... I'll see if I can dig it out and add it to this post!

TA~DAAAAHHHHH!!

Thanks Kissa for being such a fabulous model!!

XOXOXOXOXOX

(example only! this one is long gone.....)

(I'm sneaking in a contest, are you paying attention?)

hmmmmm..... let's do something a little different! I'd love to see some of the newest creations you have posted on your blogs or on your FLICKR as of late! PLEASE leave us the link here in the comments section, so we can all be inspired by your art. For those of you who play along, I will randomly draw a name to win a LOOK CLOSELY NECKLACE! We'll go till the end of the month. You must leave your comment here under this post only. Just send us a link to your newest creation. That's it.

posted by: sweetpeas at August 13, 2007 14:58 | link | comments (30) |
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Comments:

#1  13 August 2007 - 15:15

 

i love the way the artsy necklace looks on your sister!

teehee, and i love a contest. :-)

let's see, here's my latest: http://www.creativeeveryday.com/creativeeveryday/2007/08/freyas-cloak.html

-leah

Anonymous

#2  13 August 2007 - 15:16

 

oh, i meant to make that a link. let's try again: here ya go

Anonymous

#3  14 August 2007 - 02:01

 

Oh I would so love to win one of your pieces. I only recently discovered your work and have been drooling ever since. :)

Anonymous

#4  14 August 2007 - 02:03

 

Sorry, it did not link like I expected it to. http://thesoulschamber.typepad.com

Anonymous

#5  15 August 2007 - 01:35

 

Oh Jes these are just gorgeous! That Turandot gal NEVER looked better! And that choker is just flat out hot!

Anonymous

#6  15 August 2007 - 12:31

 

hi jes ~ love that gorgeous choker, can't believe you are giving it away! xohttp://hkwdesign.blogspot.com/2007/08/goodies-on-vine.html

Anonymous

#7  17 August 2007 - 18:51

 

Oh, wow! Your new necklaces are great!

And PS - I love how you change the music on your site!

Anonymous

#8  18 August 2007 - 09:06

 

Oh hooray! I finally get here in time for a contest. Go to www.happydayart.typepad.com for the latest things I have made. Catherine

Anonymous

#9  18 August 2007 - 18:36

 

Oh my--what beautiful necklaces! I love the 'artsy' choker!

The photo from your boat is just gorgeous--so calming--very meditative.

Thanks so much for puttimng the blog banner button on your sidebar--I am very thankful!

Susan
xo

http://www.illkasattic.blogspot.com/?

Anonymous

#10  19 August 2007 - 11:36

 

Hey Jess, Your stuff is so amazing. Different and beautiful.Glad to hear you got another mini vacation. I REALLY have to do something before the summer is over. Here is a link to a recent painting

Anonymous

#11  19 August 2007 - 11:38

 

Hey Jes, You are so amazing! I love all the jewelery you create. Alkways something different!
I am glad you got away for anothe mini vacation. I REALLY need to make some time for myself berfore the summer gets away.
Here is a link to a recent painting

Anonymous

#12  19 August 2007 - 11:40

 

Those two comments were from me, Shelagh:), I didn't realize the first one went through.Sorry.

Anonymous

#13  21 August 2007 - 15:28

 

I tried to leave a comment last week, but the page froze on me... what a bugger!

I love all of the new pieces you've created, beautiful work Jess!

Anonymous

#14  21 August 2007 - 23:35

 

Whoopee! Maybe I'll win this time, thumbs up!! Hey, you were calling your sister Kissa. That means "cat" in finnish! :) Gorgeous work, as usual!

Anonymous

#15  22 August 2007 - 10:26

 

Looks and sounds like someone's had a buisy summer!
Katie

Anonymous

#16  22 August 2007 - 13:45

 

Lea's link to her latest....
http://finevanbrooklyn.wordpress.com/2007/08/08/washed-ashore/

sweetpeas

#17  22 August 2007 - 16:39

 

Here's a pic to a 2-part collage I did recently. I think it's fun! http://www.flickr.com/photos/mejrmom/1192602491/
I'm lovin' all your new work! xo Lia

Anonymous

#18  22 August 2007 - 22:45

 

Jes, you are too sweet to have added my address to these comments, as I am obviously such an airhead that I forgot about it! Also, my very latest blogpost doesn't have jewellery in it so the link to that previous post is more apropriate.. Thank You, thank you, sweetie!!!

Anonymous

#19  23 August 2007 - 13:38

 

HELLO fabulous ladies! I've so enjoyed viewing your beautiful works of art!

Who else is going to play?? HUH? HUH?

sweetpeas

#20  23 August 2007 - 16:15

 

Hi - here are some things I've been working on lately - keychain charms: http://www.flickr.com/photos/36428103@N00/1153794924/
Hope you likey!
Angie

Anonymous

#21  23 August 2007 - 19:09

 

Well, I haven't been creating nearly often enough lately, but I made these cards for a swap recently!

My Flickr

Anonymous

#22  24 August 2007 - 11:31

 

hi jes, you rockin' mainah sista you!!! i miss you!!! thanks for your lovely words :) ...hey, i would love to join your contest (altho i already own a couple necklaces of yours)...your jewelry designs are so FABULOUS! & yes, you will definitely see me at justBe! i've more to babble on to you, but i will write you an email soon :)...can't wait to see you in OCt!! loads of love & hugs, mary ann xoxoxoxoxo

Anonymous

#23  24 August 2007 - 16:20

 

There is ALWAYS room in my collection for more of your creations! I love your necklaces...I wear "Dramatic" all the time.

My newest creation is what we might call a moving work of art! That is, I made it, I put it on the girls, and they move with it! Ha!

Tutus!

CreatureBug

#24  24 August 2007 - 16:27

 

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mademoisellehelenina/1102843195/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mademoisellehelenina/1216358068/

hello Jes :-)
wow I would like to win that ,thank you very much for letting me know about the contest, blessed be!
Nice weekend to you***

Anonymous

#25  25 August 2007 - 01:13

 

I would love to win one of your fab creations here is my link
http://leekre.blogspot.com/2007/08/studio-friday-margaritteaville.html

Anonymous

#26  25 August 2007 - 01:17

 

http://leekre.blogspot.com/2007/08/studio-friday-margaritteaville.html

trying to get my link to work, would love to play and win one of your fab creations.

Anonymous

#27  27 August 2007 - 17:38

 

here's what i've been up to:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lovegreendog/sets/72157601704762381/

the necklaces are FAB!!!!!!!

*Angela @ lovegreendog

Anonymous

#28  27 August 2007 - 20:53

 

OK, I'm not in the same caliber as your FABULOUS jewelry-making friends (wow - I'm so inspired)! However, here is my own little contribution (a link to the super-simple instructions is included.)

http://stephcupoftea.blogspot.com/2007/08/look-what-i-made.html

Anonymous

#29  31 August 2007 - 00:12

 

Your art is wonderful! Very inspirational! Here's my photo contribution.

http://flickr.com/photos/chaoticartworks/1268651215/

Thanks for sharing!
Karen

Anonymous

#30  02 November 2007 - 21:51

 

Such beautiful, gorgeous jewelry! I would love to be included in this contest!! Best regards, Peg E./NJ:)

Anonymous

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