This weekends events at SparkCon will mark the 1yr anniversary of the *chalkboard necklace*!!! Thats right, I introduced it at last years SparkCon here in down town Raleigh NC. What started as a fun experiment and kind of a quirky play on SparkCons street chalk drawing event actually turned into something. Little did I know what would come of these little bits of personalized jewelry, but it's been a great year for them! They will be making a return appearance this year at bazaarSPARK.
Come join all the festivities and check out Haden Designs at bazaarSPARK.
Saturday Sept 17th 10-6pm
Sunday Sept 18th 11-4pm
The bazaar will be right in the thick of it on Fayetteville st and Davies st, here in downtown Raleigh.
Hope to see you there!
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bracelet, or necklace? How about both.
I have been on a kick lately with this leather thing and I have been combining it more with chain and semiprecious, or gold beads. I really like wearing the bracelets, they add just the right amount of accessory to any outfit. Recently I discovered that my tripple wrap bracelets were just the right length to wear as a necklace too! And, because I love to layer, they look great paired with another necklace-I usually wear it with a *Chalkboard* necklace.
inspiration...leather?
Wow! It has been nothing short of crazy around these parts the past couple of months. The year is coming to a close and it feels like it went by in a blink. Just recently I have gone off on a design tangent and I cant get enough of it...leather. Anyone who knows me would think that they just read that wrong seeing as I was a vegetarian for almost 20 yrs. I have never worked with leather, or ever thought I would be working with it, but I really enjoy what can be done. Its so versatile-You can cut it into shapes like working with a sheet of metal or you can use it like strands of chain, oh the possibilities! I love combining textures in my pieces so this was one more to throw into the mix.
Sometimes inspiration is hard to come by. Luckily, this new design inspiration came at the perfect time. I have my very talented friend Oami to thank for it! She is the creator of a clothing and accessories line, Judah Ross. I have been a huge fan of hers from the moment we met and we decided to trade our wares. My first Judah Ross piece was a mono print market bag (this was just the beginning of my collection). Recently we were both at a show where she brought me a bag of leather scraps-the same leather which she had used for some of her market bags. When she asked if I wanted it, I accepted not having any clue at the time what I could use it for. As soon as I started working with it, my mind blew up and I couldn't stop coming up with designs. As a creator you love coming across this kind of inspiration. So, thank you Oami, and I hope everyone likes the direction Haden Designs is headed!
a little upcycled update
Here's one of the pieces I made with the upcycled chain I got from last weekend. When I started out to make this necklace it wasnt my intention to make a piece of such contrast. But, somehow it evolved into that and it works. The chain is an upcycled heavy brass cable chain which compliments the thin, delicate oxidized brass chain. The smooth high polished round white quartz and metal grey beads set off the faceted smokey grey glass and milky white quartz. I think Ill try this style with some other types of chain and beads. Its a great length and goes with just about anything.
a little PSL and a new line
Today it happened. Internally it just felt right. So, I got it.
Im of course talking about my first Pumpkin Spice Latte and the feeling of Fall aproaching. Living in the South its very hard to judge because there are no signs, no cool crisp Autumn breeze. In fact I think it was in the upper 80's today. But, up North its happening and I know it-I can feel it! Years of growing up with Fall starting in September and Winter starting as early as October. I remember as a kid having to wear my winter coat and long johns under my costume because it was snowing for Halloween, it has conditioned me. My northern upbringing has tought me well to love the cold weather. I am a fanatic when it comes to this season. I pretty much wait all year for it and then get even more excited when it starts to snow--but, that is an entirely seperate post for another time.
In the spirit of Fall, I have created a fall line of jewelry. The look is big and bold with a lot of long layered chains this season. The colors are earth tones and bright oranges and yellows. Just in time for fall foliage! Im still into the yellow brass look so, there is alot of that too along with some oxidized copper and brass. Looking forward to the change in season and the change in wardrobe. I cant wait to pair it with a chunky sweater and boots. Did I mention I love Fall?
on display...
Michelle Smith is the driving force behind IndieNC. I first met Michelle when I participated in the shopping event she produces called The Rock and Shop market.
For those of you living in Raleigh the window is located at 230 Fayetteville Street in Raleigh (between the Mahler Gallery and Port City Java). Check it out--and keep a look out for more displays from other local NC artists!
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