Time flies.......

........when you are up to your eyeballs in insanity!! I cant believe its been 2 weeks since I showed this blog some love. Darn me!
Beside being busy in my personal life I've also been busy getting the "business" all situated. Tax time, business classes, and then throw in 2 kids just for fun. Its just insanity i tell you!


So this past weekend was some time for TPJ and Saturday afternoon I was able to knock out 3 new designs. A necklace that is gorgeous, and 2 bracelets that i find totally cool and tons of fun!

Ch..ch..ch..check 'em out!
"Leif"... 5 coils of neutral wooden jasper, sterling silver and turquoise chips. I've never made anything with memory wire because of my fears that it will look less "polished" or "cheap" but i was so completely wrong! I think i have a new style!

"Pillar"... only because I didn't think "caterpillar" would be appealing. But look at it... it looks like a centipede or something of the sort! Gorgeous teal/turquoise dyed shells all stacked up. It bends so nicely around the wrist. I think shell is going to be a favorite this season!

And last but not least.... "Jersey". Now when i think "Jersey" it brings to mind 2 things... Coyote Ugly (der... i love that movie) and my friend Josie who lives there. Now this piece just so happens to be named after Josie since she was begging for something beach inspired and shells. I think she got it with this one!!! Gorgeous shells and sterling silver.

I just love warmer weather and the inspiration it brings! Bring on the creativity and bring it on in masses!!! I'm ready!

Oh first show of the spring season.... "One Big Party" for Ozanam! 421 E. 137th Street, Kansas City, Mo!

Until next time~

Peace, Love and sandy beaches
Xoxoxox

~Michele
TPJ

24/7/365

That feels like my work schedule anymore! I have been so unbelievably busy and the upcoming Holidays are going to be a welcome break, of course my working will quickly be replaced by insane shopping... but I'm SOOOO ok with that!

Last weekend I had the pleasure of getting together with a great group of gals for the first ever HolidayMarket in Mission, Kansas. Had a great time and cant wait to do it again.

This weekend is the Burlington, Kansas Holiday Art & Gift Show. I've heard great things and this year is rumored to be the largest one yet. Very excited and hope you can come out to say hi!

Now on to the jewels:

Nelli sure does look spunky in "Gringo". This is one heck of a hot chunky necklace. Features tons of beautiful turquoise, gorgeous glass and fun shell beads. This one is a real show stopper!

Ahhh "Copper Caramel" now this one makes my mouth water. I've had the great pleasure of doing business with yet another amazing artist at Etsy.com. These delicious looking beads are polymer clay from the Etsian "Sparklebee" http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5250606

I am HOOKED on the beauty of these beads, and you would never believe how light weight this piece is. Compared to "Turtle" this one is by far much easier to wear.

And speaking of "Turtle" here it is:

HUGE turquoise beads and sterling silver, nothing better in my eyes (ok unless it was dipped in chocolate but that would be so messy). Now as i mentioned before this is a hefty piece and not to be worn by the weak. "Turtle" will have a matching necklace soon, well as soon as I can come up with a way to keep it from making you have a hunchback from the weight.

With that being said.... I better get back to work. I have many other new pieces not listed here but there just isn't enough time in a day I fear.

Until next time
Peace, Love and Turtles!

XOXO
Michele

Aaaahhh to be by the beach.

In my years I've never seen the ocean, a beach (Melvern Lake swimming area does NOT count) or any body of water larger than the dirty nasty Mississippi! I even have a great excuse to go down to the Gulf and play in the water but alas... here i sit in my land locked world.

I have to admit, the pictures my sister has sent from Alabama have helped to inspire a few pieces that are full of "oceanic" thoughts. I've enjoyed working with shell, mother of pearl and gorgeous blues and greens.

Rose Quartz and mother of pearl with a gorgeous large MOP pendant. This is such a striking necklace against tanned summer skin. And with one of my favorite styles of earring, the Gypsy Hoops!

The next set is affectionately called the "Bailey" after my precious niece. I thought long and hard on this name and when it came to me it was like a "light bulb" moment. With the large diamond MOP shaped pendant and the accents of round frame beads it made me think of a "topsy-turvy" motion. Anyone that has been around my niece would know that she's a mover and a shaker! Not to mention the beautiful earth tones of the Serpentine Jade throughout. OK now i miss my niece and my sister......
Quite honestly this next piece makes me really want to go swimming. The movement and funky lines make me think of moving waters and of course the colors of the quartz are just stunning. This piece is still yet to be named... so bring on the ideas!


Stay tuned for information regarding the GRAND OPENING of my Etsy.com store!! I'm working hard at getting my pieces lined out and all the fabulous descriptions written. Its a bit nerve wracking to think up descriptive ways to portray these pieces.... any talented writers out there? I'm going to wear out the thesaurus!

XOXO
~TPJ