BROOCH BOUQUETS ARE HERE!

BROOCH BOUQUETS ARE HERE... just in time for wedding season.

Any Color, Any Sizes.... Completely customizable!!!!

Prices range depending on size and add ons (feathers, crystals, specialty ribbons, etc.)

If you are interested in a customized bouquet, please contact me at (865) 684-7466.

2012 is the beginning!!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

Here's to a year of fun and fancy-free creativity!
Here's to turning over new leaves... or all the leaves for that matter!
Here's to 2012 for one and all.

Though we are only a week into the new year, I am proud to say that this is a year for new things and bigger things. More classes, more shows and festivals, and more specialty creations.

This year, look for the salvage beauty to come out in my work.

Also, I am going to start creating brooch bouquets and custom jewelry for weddings and decorative tables created with vintage jewelry.

So many new things this year.... keep checking back for new pictures.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

January 8: Eco Make and Take Workshop at Ijams Nature Center  Noon-6pm (Just show up with  your

                upcycle-ables and we will help you transform.... come for 1 hours or all 6 hours...that is up to  

                you!! But just know you will leave with some fabulous creations made from your old and worn

                stuff!!! =) Call me at 684-7466 for more info.)

January 12: Jewelry 101 Class at Joann Fabric 6:00-8:30pm (Sign up by calling 694-8552)

January 26: Collage Pendant Making Workshop at the Town of Farragut Town Hall 6:30-8:30pm

                   (Sign up for this class by calling 966-7057)

Also, I am scheduling independant steampunk and salvage jewelry classes for those who would like to do a Girls' Night In or just have some fun with a group of friends. I bring all supplies- you bring your friends (but I must say that food and drinks go well too!!!)

If you would like more information about any of my creations or would like some custom work down, feel free to contact me at (865) 684-7466 or at Lilysjb@hotmail.com.



Fall into Winter!

Tis the season to hurry hurry hurry and yet, it seems a bit overdone. Why go through another holiday season of rushing and buying.... why not try reclaiming?! Everyone has that drawer of broken items, that closet of unworn clothing, old vases, dusty picture frames. CHANGE IT UP. You will be amazed with a little bottle of paint, some super duty glue, a a tiny bit of time will get you. And Walla- you have Christmas handmade and ready for the relatives!

* Take an old picture frame and put a mesh screen or chicken wire  in the opening, and you now have a jewelry holder.

* That wool sweater that you shrunk last year that can now fit your 2 year old... sew the bottom shut and add an old tie or the felted sleeves for the handles and you have a new handbag. To make it fancy, add a brooch or two.

* Speaking of brooches and broken jewelry, take a styrofoam ball and create a brooch bouquet to use as a centerpiece for your holiday parties. Stick the jewelry pieces with the pins or a glue gun, and your sparkly creation will win many compliments.

Other great ideas for gifts- shop LOCAL. Forget Walmart and Big Lots this year, there are so many talented artists in your area who blow glass, create pottery, bead, refashion junk, paint, etc, and your family will love such a unique gift- that noone else can get!!! =)

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Nov. 15: Steampunk Jewelry Class. Town of Farragut 6:30-8:30pm
Nov. 19: Market Square Farmer's Market

Dec. 3: Market Square Holiday Market
Dec. 4: Eco Make and Take it. Ijams Nature Center 1-7pm (great way to finish your holiday present making!)
Dec.10: Market Square Holiday Market
Dec.17: Market Square Holiday Market

If you would like a special order for your loved ones, please let me know and I will get it done in plenty of time for the holidays. Jewelry and painted hubcaps!!!

Busy Season Ahead!!!

Well, today the weather was finally in the 80's all day. And even though that doesn't seem too cool, the weather is transitioning into fall.... slowly but surely, and that means that I will be kicking it into high gear with farmer's markets, first fridays, workshops, classes, and shows. Tennessee is blessed with great weekend adventures, and I hope to be there with my jewelry and more.

Upcoming Events:

Sept. 2: First Friday at Earth to the Old City
Sept. 3: Farmer's Market- Market Square
Sept. 4: Eco Make and Take it Workshop- Pilot Light
Sept. 10: Farmer's Market- Market Square
Sept. 17: Farmer's Market- Market Square
Sept. 24: Farmer's Market- Market Square
Oct. 1: Farmer's Market- Market Square
Oct. 2: Fall Plant Sale- Ijams Nature Center

And there is always room for jewelry parties for you and your friends if you would like to schedule an all inclusive jewelry making shindig. I come to your house with all the supplies needed to make gorgeous necklaces, bracelets, earrings, steampunk pendants and more.

Fall is upon us- start thinking about the holidays early and get all that shopping done so you can have a stress-free holidays!!!

Just a few examples!

Inner workings from a battery watch

Watch Band Bracelets

Victorian Steampunk Necklace

Watch Movement Earrings

CHRISTMAS IN JULY!!!

With the temperatures soaring most days in the 90's around here.... Christmas in July might be a nice treat. And what is better treat than a nice discount on jewelry and hubcaps. Everyone loves a bargain. So....for the month of July, I wanted to treat you all, as a huge thank you for supporting me, to 20% off any item on my website.

The coupon code for check out is: SUNNY-DAYS-11

Use it wisely and treat yourself!!!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

July 1: Mast General Store- First Friday 5:30-9:00pm

July 2: Market Square Farmer's Market 9am-2pm

July 8-10: Handmade Summer Trunk Show- Gay St. next to Yee Haw

July 9: Market Square Farmer's Market 9am-2pm

July 10: Eco Make and Take it Workshop- Pilot Light 1-7pm

July 15-17: Handmade Summer Trunk Show- Gay St. next to Yee Haw

July 16: Market Square Farmer's Market 9am-2pm

Come out and enjoy the summer and buy yourself something great!!!

TRUNK SHOW THIS SATURDAY!!!

Come one, come all- This Saturday- June 25th, I will have a wonderful set up at Tea and Treasures in South Knoxville. They have everything artsy and vintage: old brooches, handmade treasures, painted glass, jewelry, tea, and so much more.

I will be out there with my jewelry (and the other half will be at the Farmer's Market on Market Square) and I will be doing demos of upcycling jewelry pieces using old watches, junk jewelry, chains, etc. and I would love for you to come out. It is just going to be a fun day and if there is anything you ever wanted to know about upcycling and transforming old into new... then Saturday is your day!

Visit the Tea and Treasures page on Facebook at:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tea-Treasures/114922891268