tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-344328252024-03-09T19:32:37.731-06:00Sherry's Jewels<p>
<p>Grab a cuppa something yummie and wander around my wire art for awhile!</p></p>Sherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15414205575206109216noreply@blogger.comBlogger164125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34432825.post-52386504675260116072012-03-08T20:39:00.000-06:002012-03-08T20:39:06.133-06:00Thank You Hill Country Bead Society!!!Many Thanks to The Hill Country Bead Society for inviting me to teach today. I loved meeting all y'all!
Sherry's Jewelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13590709266078770175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34432825.post-82708924235047201022012-02-19T21:19:00.000-06:002012-02-19T21:19:42.292-06:00Name the hunk!Name this hunk! A friend has this poster, but there is no identity....
Add your guess in a comment or come over to Facebook and join the conversation there -
http://facebook.com/sherrys.jewels
~Sherry~http://www.blogger.com/profile/09599071107888304708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34432825.post-21823949437097740732011-05-23T17:20:00.000-05:002011-05-23T17:20:13.697-05:00Get your own web store!ArtFire is sooo wonderful for selling your art and supplies! Easy to use, no hidden fees, just the monthly rate. If you use my referral link, we both get one month free! How cool is that?!?
http://www.artfire.com/users/SherrysJewels/sell-crafts
The tools available to Pro members make it sooo easy to set up shop!
Go check it out! Sign up!~Sherry~http://www.blogger.com/profile/09599071107888304708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34432825.post-79792229258540442992011-05-23T15:50:00.001-05:002011-05-23T17:31:15.303-05:00A recap of Trees of Life - some old some newHello Austin! Here's some eye candy for your tree making adventure!
Most important thing to know, all trees are different, the wonkier the better.
Leave a comment!
I'm thinking about putting together a tutorial with all the tips and tricks I can think of, for all the versions I've done over the years. Interested? Leave a comment!
Many trees are currently available in my ArtFire ~Sherry~http://www.blogger.com/profile/09599071107888304708noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34432825.post-41774058140354483612011-05-16T12:12:00.000-05:002011-05-16T12:12:37.637-05:00Russian Boar tooth or is it a tusk?Ye just never know what will come along when you're a wire bender. I was asked to make a cap to cover the ugly top, but still allow the tip to show...
~Sherry~http://www.blogger.com/profile/09599071107888304708noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34432825.post-79664025275439732962011-05-09T20:07:00.001-05:002011-07-19T22:22:26.402-05:00New things going up on ArtFire!These are a few new pieces joining the ArtFire shop. You can find them here --->>> http://Sherrys-Jewels.com Go shop!!!
And not so new, but not shown here, yet -
These are a few new pieces joining the ArtFire shop. You can find them, and many more, here --->>> http://Sherrys-Jewels.com Go shop!!!
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So, the muse is toying and taunting with some glimpses of adjustable rings for ArtFire. Stay tuned and check in often. Each little bug is different, so no two projects will be The Same...
Recap of some of the other Ladybug creations to fall off my pliers -
These lovely ~Sherry~http://www.blogger.com/profile/09599071107888304708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34432825.post-41475539759705414962011-02-24T17:15:00.000-06:002011-02-24T17:15:35.625-06:00Let Copper Shine - on ArtFire - Curated by wildhorsefarmI like this one Verra Verra Much!
Thanks for including one of my Trees of Life!
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Also included are some adorable references to Alice in Wonderland. Check out all the shops for more creativity.
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.title_charc, .title_charc a, .title_charc a:link, .title_charc a:active, .title_charc a:visited, .title_charc a:hover { color:#~Sherry~http://www.blogger.com/profile/09599071107888304708noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34432825.post-39699547939528937242011-01-28T16:20:00.000-06:002011-01-28T16:20:46.071-06:00Texas Artfire Guild: Yee Haw Happy New Year Yall!! Its our Contest time...Great prizes are going to some lucky winner! Is it YOU? Just a little time left to enter!!!Read about it here -Texas Artfire Guild: Yee Haw Happy New Year Yall!! Its our Contest time...: "Rose Pen Hand Turned and carved From JmMCoy Earrings from TheGemmedGiraffe Individualized carved key chain from CNewcomb ..."~Sherry~http://www.blogger.com/profile/09599071107888304708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34432825.post-49466026322694981372011-01-11T03:44:00.003-06:002011-01-12T16:20:55.635-06:00Custom Wrap for Linda and MalcolmLinda and Malcolm asked me to wrap a special quartz point. All finished....
Thanks for letting me play!
Huge Thanks to Suzanne for hooking us up!!!! *smooch*
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Sherry,
I simply LOVE the wire-work on the crystal. You turned something pretty into something exquisite. You are a super artist! &Sherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15414205575206109216noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34432825.post-8451256127059385852011-01-05T11:49:00.000-06:002011-01-05T11:49:34.089-06:00Texas Artfire Guild: Yee Haw Happy New Year Yall!! Its our Contest time...Heyya everybody! The Texas Guild on Artfire is having a contest! YOU can win fabulous prizes! And learn a little Texas history on the way. And meet some awesome Texas artists, with a wide range of talents. Go here to read about it and get started -Texas Artfire Guild: Yee Haw Happy New Year Yall!! Its our Contest time...: "Rose Pen Hand Turned and carved From JmMCoy Earrings from ~Sherry~http://www.blogger.com/profile/09599071107888304708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34432825.post-57413626018934356372010-12-24T00:37:00.002-06:002011-12-01T00:23:26.942-06:00Goddess Tree of Life - Now on Artfire - Adopt her! Quick!A new Tree of Life with a lovely Raku porcelain goddess, available in my ArtFire store. (click here)
She has lovely Chakra rainbow gemstones for the leaves.
Ah, the Tree of Life, complete with Goddess! Metaphor, mystical, symbolic - found in every ancient culture in one form or another. The roots reaching deep into the earth, into the underworld, the branches reaching high above, into the Sherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15414205575206109216noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34432825.post-36098546791548698932010-11-19T13:55:00.000-06:002010-11-19T13:55:49.070-06:00My version of Karen's dimensional bracelet!'ello all! The lovely ladies of the San Marcos Bead and Wire Faux Society were treated to a class by Karen, of Dreamcatcher Ranch. Her Dimensional Bracelet is Wonderful, rich with possibilities, always different! Each and every one came out gorgeous and interesting.
Here's my version, all turquoise and copper of course, not where I was headed, but born in the journey -
Many thanks to Karen Sherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15414205575206109216noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34432825.post-40039748100013312392010-11-03T23:28:00.001-05:002010-11-04T09:11:43.010-05:00A fine collection of Texas Art!Lookie lookie, a bunch of NICE Things (including *My* Journey #2!) and they are all Handmade with great care --->>> in TEXAS!!!! Tell a friend! Share! Retweet!
Click here to see all the individual shops for these lovely items!
Only 50 days left until Christmas!!!!!
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Clicking the Icon will show a Zoominto Viewer (a Flash made viewer) to Zoom the ImageSherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15414205575206109216noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34432825.post-77872755938027330602010-08-21T08:23:00.000-05:002010-08-21T08:23:48.531-05:00Finished! Two more class days with Don Norris, silversmith teacher extraordinaire!mmmmm, yummmm, here are some shots of my ring from Don's class this week --->>
Hard to tell from the photo, but this is 3 leaves with a butterfly, wings up, about to take flight. *luv it!!!!*
Sweet Don let me experiment with making the ring adjustable!!! *happy dancing all around the place*
Yup, I need a whole lot more practice, but I'm so happy with the end results!Sherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15414205575206109216noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34432825.post-80229472930178654552010-07-16T18:05:00.006-05:002010-09-08T13:53:00.919-05:00Don's new Texas silversmithing class fee schedule!!!!
Ahhhhhhhh, Texas, Don does love ye exceeding well!
***insert sounds of wild crowds cheering happily and doing the happy dance!!!***
His latest news flash, just for Texas -
Don has lowered the cost of the one day "Day with Don Class" to $100.00 or FREE!
(What is the "Day with Don"? Per Don - ""Bench Tricks, we will cover a lot of the tricks, and easy ways to do everything. Although Sherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15414205575206109216noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34432825.post-1760343796505549792010-07-12T14:25:00.008-05:002010-07-16T18:04:06.876-05:00Silversmithing with Don Norris! Soon again in San Antonio! {{{ Edited 7/16 - see next post for complete details, there's been a happy change for Texas class fees!! }}}
Heyya peeps! Don's class in San Antonio, which was forever in the distant future, is suddenly almost HERE! August 26 thru the 30th, 5 days, 3 classes. Just over one month left to wait and prepare! *happy dancing all around the place*
I am definitely attending the Bench class on Sherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15414205575206109216noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34432825.post-45475190167123719962010-05-13T14:14:00.003-05:002010-05-25T16:27:26.931-05:00Julian's special stoneJulian entrusted me with a special stone. Turn it into a pendant? How's this? Thank you, my dear, for the opportunity to play with your stone!Sherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15414205575206109216noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34432825.post-71290348957049999632010-05-06T10:48:00.000-05:002010-05-06T10:48:01.325-05:00Nashville Tennessee Flood 2010Holy God, be with all the people of Nashville and surrounding areas. The devastation is incredible!Sherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15414205575206109216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34432825.post-6673195238702837762010-04-29T23:36:00.004-05:002010-04-29T23:47:03.254-05:00Custom rebirth - Amethyst for CathyDropped into my path, a lovely and Much Loved amethyst sorely in need of rebirth. A week of pondering, seeking the muse, a little testing on other pieces, bend some wire and ponder again.....Finally, the last twist and the hearts fall into place.AhhhhhhhhhhA circular wrap so there are only 2 ends, in 14K gold filled wire.Sherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15414205575206109216noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34432825.post-32488592517138214492010-02-15T21:24:00.002-06:002010-02-15T21:31:15.028-06:00What's up?So, what do you think so far? I'd intended to get many more lovelies uploaded by now, but the fates have other plans, apparently.Latest news - I'm taking in intensive metalsmithing class with the national teacher - Don Norris - http://learnsilver.com/My little pea brain is overflowing!I can hardly wait to gather the proper supplies and get a little work space set up and see what will be born nextSherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15414205575206109216noreply@blogger.com1