Alesha Kay Jewelry

In The Studio - Sneak Peek Friday

 

 

Well, when I'm not making jewelry, I am writing here:  Obtaining Mercy.

So for today, I am linking you to today's post:  Hope When I Am Fainting.

I pray that it is a blessing to you.  I hope to be back soon with more jewelry posts.  Here is something new that was posted in my Etsy shop, Alesha Kay Jewelry, this week:

 

 

I have a coupon code that is active right now for 20% any purchase.  Just type ILUVMOM into the coupon code space when you check out. 

Blessings to you.

Joyfully Reflecting,

Alesha Kay

In The Studio - Sneak Peek Friday

(This post is a "wee" bit late...and for that I apologize.)

 

Here's what I've been working on this week:

 

I am participating in the 3rd Do Over Challenge with Jeannie.  She sends each of us a piece of jewelry that she made early on...one that has not sold...and we "do over" the piece.

Here's the necklace Jeannie sent to me:

It is called "Venetian Foil", and let me tell you, the foil in those beads is gorgeous!!!

I have spent some time this week dismantling the necklace.  I wanted to do it very carefully so that I didn't have to separate those tiny tiny sead beads!

This is what I ended up with:

I am really excited to begin working on it, and have been sketching out my ideas while they are "brewing."

 

Of course, since it was such a beautiful week, I also spent some quality time here:

My hubby worked hard to clear off our porch so that I have this lovely view.  (I love, love, love him!)

I'm excited to check in with the rest of you on this weekend to see what you were up to this past week.

Thanks for stopping by.

Joyfully reflecting,

Alesha

 

In The Studio - Sneak Peek Friday

 

 

This week (and last week) in the studio, the work has been all about photography.

I even took my camera outside to try to figure out the macro setting.  (And before you tell me what my favorite engineer friend told me...I would read the instruction book, but I can't find it!!!)

At times, I thought I was getting the hang of it;

And at other times...not so much.

The flowers were supposed to be the focus, of course...not the dead vine in the background!

But...I will perservere!  I keep trying to remember to look online for an instruction book, but I haven't done that as of yet.  Maybe I will get to that during the weekend.

Here are a few pieces that I feel photographed well:

(the first and last pieces are in my shop now, the second and third will be there soon.)

I also received a few new sets of beads in the mail...always love it when that happens.

You can see, it was all about the camera this week. 

Hopefully next week, it will be all about something a little more interesting. 

However, as I am quickly learning, online selling seems to be all about the photography every day.

Here's to hoping that "practice makes perfect"!

Joyfully reflecting,

Alesha

In The Studio - Sneak Peek Friday

 

I am delighted to be joining the "in the studio...sneak peek friday" group again.  These are hosted by Jennifer over at Studio JRU.

This week, I have been very busy working on several different projects.

I hammered some copper into these sweet heart shapes:

 

 

I've also sorted gemstones for a custom piece for a friend:

 

 

I've mulled and mulled about how to use my soup of beads for the BSBP:

 

 

And I've tried different combinations of chain, pendant and lighting:

 

 

It's been a good AND BUSY week in the studio for me!

Joyfully Reflecting,

Alesha

 

 

Creative Spark Friday

I'm linking up with "Sneak Peek Friday, In the Studio" with Jennifer again.  I met the nicest people over there last week! So, welcome, y'all!  :o)

Becky had the following to say about this week's sparks:

One of my favorite places to look for inspirational images is National Geographic. There is so much inspiration in the world around us that it never ceases to amaze me. The image below is of a terraced rice field in China. The pattern and color in are simply stunning. There is much to draw from out it. I hope you enjoy this, as I know I will.

The Weeks (9/3 to 9/10) are-

**CREATIVE SPARK ONE**

•Artistic Theme•

Kaleidoscope of Color

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**CREATIVE SPARK TWO**

•Theme Words, Poem or Phrase•

the kaleidoscope turns
in patterns and colors
a swirl of blend
continually tossed
by each turn of the hand

within the tube are
prisms of light
easily colored
by the direction
it's pointed

and what was a star
becomes a flower
a shape disappears and
becomes a pattern
then shifts again
into the blend

beautiful glimpses
that tumble around
each small piece
a part of the whole

pieces of stardust
pockets of glitter
you know with each turn
nothing much matters

just that you turned
and looked at the colors
admired its moment
and swirled in the blend
- Debby Rosenberg

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**Creative SPARK THREE**

•Theme Color Palette•

You'll notice that the punch of pink in the image is missing from the color palette. I am not sure why it did not come through the generator but I am plan to add into my sparks, so please feel free to as well if you like!

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I'll be honest with y'all - it has not been the easiest week here at our house.  Both my husband and my son have been sick.  I have also been training a friend to help me in caring for my son, Isaac.  (If you are not familiar with Isaac's story, you can read about it here.  You can also catch all the latest news about Isaac here on my personal blog.)

So, my creative sparks have been brewing all week, but I haven't been able to do anything with them until this morning.  I came up with a very simple piece, but it was definitely inspired by the above "sparks".

Here is "Linear Beauty."

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I used lots of copper on this piece, but I love the way the ribbon and the crystals lighten up the heavier metal findings.  The necklace fits as a choker, and is fully adjustable with the chain links.

You can find this necklace in my Etsy shop here.

Thanks so much for stopping in here to see what my Creative Sparks brought about this week.

Blessings to you friend,

Alesha