Exciting News!

Clockwork Confidence prize by MadScientistsDesigns

Today I have an exciting announcement to make: 

I will be providing a prize for Clockwork Confidence: The Diamond Job a LARP run by Samantha Smith at Dundracon, 2013.  

 The game is filled with intrigues, secret goals, hidden identities, lords, ladies, criminals, and a few scoundrels.

Clockwork Confidence prize by MadScientistsDesigns

It sounds like so much fun!! Wish I could be there.

What do you think?

xo ~ Mad  

Challenge Update: Wire Wrapping

Update #1 on Challenge #1: 30 days of wire wrapping 

 

I've been learning some new wire wrapping techniques 

and I have some more to show you:

 Viking knit bezel 1963 Canadian penny - Front and Side View

Viking knit bezel 1963 Canadian penny - Back View

An update on the sealing of the shells: 

Latest test: Mod Podge Gloss

 Creamy rich-beige shell fragment sealed with Mod Podge

I like the Mod Podge Gloss clear acrylic sealer spray. It puts a nice shiny finish on the shell and really brings out the colors giving the shells a "just out of the surf" look.

I love the sea-tumbled shell fragments. They are similar to sea glass or sea pottery except that they are ... well... shells that have been tumbled smooth by the ocean. 

I also wrapped one tumbled shell that I did NOT seal...

 Unsealed shell

Which one do YOU like best?

xo ~ Mad  

 

A Challenge for the New Year!

She Sells Sea Shells by the Seashore...

This year I've decided to really push the limits of my creativity and do monthly challenges all year!

Challenge #1: 30 days of wire wrapping

My daughter and I have been having fun finding sea shells at the beach. The only thing is, we aren't looking for the biggest, prettiest, most perfect shells we can find... No, we are looking for the most interesting shells that have a story. 

 The 1st shells I'm working on....

These shells include pieces of shell that have been tumbled smooth by the ocean, broken conch shells, pieces of shells in interesting swirled shapes, and fossil looking shells filled with holes...

I'll be experimenting with sealants for the shells to bring out their natural beauty. The 1st sealant I am trying is Glossy Accents. 

 Shells coated with Glossy Accents

I am using a small paint brush to coat the shells 

and I like the way they shine!

Finally, on to the challenge!! 

Here are the 1st 2 shells I've wire wrapped:

  First attempts at wire wrapping shells

At the end of the month, I'll be giving away 2 of my 

wire wrapping challenge projects so stay tuned!

What do you think? Can I make it?

xo ~ Mad 

My Secret Santa Gift

 

This year I participated in the Secret Santa gift exchange with one of my Etsy teams, Artists for Animals. My gift is for a super generous woman who rescues cats, so I made this pair of earrings especially with her in mind.

The earrings are made from silver colored wire with a 4mm sparkly glass bead dangling from a sitting cat. I made the ear wires from surgical steel.

I'm really happy with the way they turned out. 

What do you think?

xoxo ~ Mad

Florida Etsy Street Team 2012 Holiday Event:

Come meet me and some of your favorite Florida Etsy shop-owners on December 1st and 2nd at the Florida Agricultural Museum's Florida Market Days Fundraiser and Holiday Party!

FEST: Florida Etsy Street Team 2012 Holiday Event:: This year, we are having our first HOLIDAY PARTY!!! The  FLORIDA ETSY STREET TEAM  is getting together to spread the word, share some smi...

See you there!

xo ~ Mad