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I welcome you to read my musings and to feast your eyes on the bold, original, artful jewelry and handbags. If you like what you see, tell a friend, if you don't, tell me. Thanksgracye johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01473018886629166175noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7339497551536324788.post-60336516718381671002012-09-11T21:36:00.000-04:002012-09-13T07:55:07.549-04:00Shows Spring/Summer 2012<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I have not done many shows this Spring/Summer season. The first show was at the beautiful, newly restored, Monkton Mill. This 2 day show in April was sponsored by the North County Art Festival. The sales were few but the camaraderie among the exhibitors and potential customers was great. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This past Labor Day week-end, I had the good fortune to be accepted in my first out-of town-show juried show. It was the African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh NC. The culture and entertainment were awesome as I had booth #1 which was near the main stage. A Touch of Gracye jewelry and bags were well received by Raleigh and beyond as one of my necklaces was adopted by a woman from Bermuda. It was very encouraging to have so many men were drawn to my men's collection, several pieces found new homes in NC.</span>gracye johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01473018886629166175noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7339497551536324788.post-54147128215866493732010-11-21T20:41:00.008-05:002010-11-22T11:59:03.400-05:00Charm Bracelets & Charm Necklaces & Waist Beads<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;color:#cc0000;">Well the holiday season is upon us. As you scurry around town looking for the most unique and original gifts for your loved one's, you may want to stop by my Open Studio on Friday 11/26 and Saturday 11/27 from 12-5pm to purchase handcrafted jewelry and bags that your gift recipient will treasure forever.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;color:#cc0000;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;color:#cc0000;">Speaking of treasured gifts, you may not be aware that I make charm bracelets and charm necklaces for women, girls or the daring man. I have a simple questionnaire that asks questions about your interests, family, career, etc. (if interested, I will email you the questionnaire) send your request to: </span><a href="mailto:atouchofgracye@yahoo.com"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;color:#000000;">atouchofgracye@yahoo.com</span></a><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;"> </span><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;color:#cc0000;">Pictures of charm bracelets and necklaces will soon be posted on this blog. Charm bracelets and necklaces by A Touch of Gracye will be available for your perusal at the Open Studio this weekend. I use sterling silver or gold charms & chains and natural semi-precious gemstones.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#cc0000;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#006600;">Another unique gift item is the waist beads. These are custom designed beads worn around your waist.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#006600;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#006600;">Traditionally, a woman wears waist beads underneath her clothes for only her husband or significant other to see. In some parts of Africa, the beads are anointed in oils, and the woman stands over a smoke pot and commences to "smoke her self." This practice aids in sensory pleasure for the man. Some beads are adorned with bells, which is a signal to let the man know that the woman wants to engage in sexual intimacy. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#006600;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#006600;">In other parts of Africa, the beads are given to young women as a rites of passage into womanhood. In general, women wear waist beads for their own personal pleasure. When crystals and gemstones are incorporated into the style of the waist beads, they acquire the healing properties of the particular stones.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#006600;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#006600;">Today, women can choose to either show their waist beads as the latest fashion accessory, or to wear it for themselves. Either way, waist beads are an excellent tool for healing and a wonderful way for women to feel more feminine and beautiful. Some women use the waist beads as a way to monitor their weight.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#006600;">These beautiful gemstone waist beads are hand made and customized just for you. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#006600;"> </span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#006600;">They will be available for you to see when you come to the Open Studio.</span>gracye johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01473018886629166175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7339497551536324788.post-12721777888386180092010-11-11T12:56:00.008-05:002010-11-12T18:19:09.727-05:00Where You Can See/Purchase My Bags & Jewelry<span style="color:#006600;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;">As the holiday season approaches, I am working at a feverish pace creating and designing new jewelry and handbags just in time for the gift-giving season. I find myself going between my jewelry studio and my sewing room creating new items for gift giving, to yourself or to others. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;">My show calendar is filling up with with home parties. open studio and holiday shows.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;">On, Sunday, November 14th you can find me exhibiting at "Catwalk for a Cause", a fashion show fundraiser for the Johns Hopkins Children's Hospital. For more information, see: <a title="http://www.catwalkforacause.org/" href="http://www.catwalkforacause.org/">http://www.catwalkforacause.org/</a></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;">The following week, on Saturday November 20th, you can see/purchase my bags and jewelry at the Friends School Holly Fest! for more information click: <a title="http://www.friendsbalt.org/news/releases/101104-hollyfest.asp" href="http://www.friendsbalt.org/news/releases/101104-hollyfest.asp">http://www.friendsbalt.org/news/releases/101104-hollyfest.asp</a></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;">If you want an opportunity to earn free or significantly reduced priced jewelry, invite some friends to your place and I will bring the jewelry and bags.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;">I am also available to you privately by appointment. Just give me a call at 410 241-7283 or send an email with your preferred date and time: <a href="mailto:asabi2@aol.com">asabi2@aol.com</a>.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;">Have a Peaceful, Joyous, Healthy Holiday Season,</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;">gracye</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;">P.S.: Remember I do custom orders and can do repairs, cleaning or up-grades to your existing jewelry</span></span>gracye johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01473018886629166175noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7339497551536324788.post-22758187048821242562010-09-25T17:24:00.005-04:002011-07-03T14:05:55.230-04:00Accessories for Autumn & for Gift Giving<span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:130%;color:#666600;"><strong>If you are looking for some new accessories to add pizzazz to your fall and winter wardrobe, make an appointment to see my newest designs in bags and jewelry, You won't be disappointed!!!<br /></strong></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:130%;color:#666600;"><strong><span style="color:#990000;">I have items in price points that are excellent for those on your holiday gift list (men, women and children). Come by at your convenience for a private shopping opportunity</span>.<br /><br />For a special price reduction or even free jewelry, invite some friends to your place and I will bring the bags & jewelry and wine & cheese. Check your calendar and give me a date & time.<br /><br />As always I am grateful to you for your support and patronage. </strong></span>gracye johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01473018886629166175noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7339497551536324788.post-48530118294825285432010-09-25T15:11:00.008-04:002010-09-25T17:02:07.841-04:00Free Jewelry Cleaning<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH4IEbg_zs3haBF7LUIBvPVAjv2hnj6aZmzUFALz9g4ubHfO400Gu_G6oDAJzteswT1sHoKvHs8bgLhl6rktAt-YjRFd3s2uDO_GnII9M7FMqI2KiFlWp-Cg-xerpitsuhdk07r45_3YI5/s1600/DSC00535.JPG"><img style="CLEAR: both; FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH4IEbg_zs3haBF7LUIBvPVAjv2hnj6aZmzUFALz9g4ubHfO400Gu_G6oDAJzteswT1sHoKvHs8bgLhl6rktAt-YjRFd3s2uDO_GnII9M7FMqI2KiFlWp-Cg-xerpitsuhdk07r45_3YI5/s320/DSC00535.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirL7YEJxOGeAdYOGBQaqSzW2XtGvsnNMZ4BKdijM_ldFOMAw9NyPX6tC1xzERNBHhnxDN1CFsVhIOrVidtq6pcDfvGLCOJhEazjsA22nklNt1FUX8H1v9ScvQAHSl5cm-GzhJ8g1E3Ui8F/s1600/DSC00534.JPG"><img style="CLEAR: both; FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirL7YEJxOGeAdYOGBQaqSzW2XtGvsnNMZ4BKdijM_ldFOMAw9NyPX6tC1xzERNBHhnxDN1CFsVhIOrVidtq6pcDfvGLCOJhEazjsA22nklNt1FUX8H1v9ScvQAHSl5cm-GzhJ8g1E3Ui8F/s320/DSC00534.JPG" border="0" /></a> <span style="COLOR: rgb(153,51,0);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Pictured is a vibrating tumbler half filled with sterling silver jewelry waiting for <span style="font-size:180%;color:#339999;">your jewelry</span> that needs to be cleaned and polished. Then I can start the tumbler and the jewelry will come out looking refreshed and energized, ready to add sparkle to your fall and winter wardrobe.<br /><br />The tumbling process, which can take a few minutes to several hours, cleans and polishes sterling silver to a like new finish. Some tumblers are barrel shaped and use rotation to clean and polish. I happen to like the tumbler that vibrates. However, both models are very noisy.<br /><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">As a special thank you to collectors of my jewelry "A Touch of Gracye", I am offering <span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="COLOR: rgb(51,153,153)">FREE cleaning of </span><span style="color:#339999;">my "babies"</span></span> which you adopted. This event is for one week only, Monday October 18 through Sunday October 24.<br /><br />Give me a call 410 241-7283 or send me an e-mail <a href="mailto:asabi2@aol.com"><span style="color:#339999;">asabi2@aol.com</span></a> to schedule your appointment. Minor cleaning can be done while you wait. So bring some friends and check out the handbags and new jewelry designs while I bring back the sparkle to your jewelry.</span></span> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#993300;"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#cc6600;"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">Don't miss out on this opportunity!!!</span></strong><br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_tiLvDlfsS6TQMahzEYDnXu6rSs69Z5oZlimpQl9eIH9dQRImnID1Ax4c2PBR89fei1wmlJwEiWRLT65MI3br3nchLypUBPIFmr3iZa6bbGCDzwBxUUhs9mkd_hlTiW0rWPB5V-gKwSH4/s1600/DSC00533.JPG"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;color:#993300;"><img style="CLEAR: both; FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_tiLvDlfsS6TQMahzEYDnXu6rSs69Z5oZlimpQl9eIH9dQRImnID1Ax4c2PBR89fei1wmlJwEiWRLT65MI3br3nchLypUBPIFmr3iZa6bbGCDzwBxUUhs9mkd_hlTiW0rWPB5V-gKwSH4/s320/DSC00533.JPG" border="0" /></span></a> <div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND: 0% 50%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous" alt="Posted by Picasa" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" align="middle" border="0" /></a></div>gracye johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01473018886629166175noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7339497551536324788.post-28191829152321182232010-09-10T07:00:00.002-04:002010-09-10T07:11:34.192-04:00A Touch of Gracye Rips the Runway<span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="color:#663366;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Click on the link,<strong> </strong></span></span></span><a title="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4DVKY9WGdM&feature=channel" feature="channel"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:130%;color:#999900;"><strong>YouTube - 8 19 10BFW ATG</strong></span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#666600;"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#663366;"> to see A Touch of Gracye bags and jewelry making it debut in the world of high fashion at Baltimore's Fashion Week</span>.</span>gracye johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01473018886629166175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7339497551536324788.post-46231854314662611192010-09-06T14:34:00.007-04:002010-09-06T22:12:33.862-04:00Art Business Institute<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#cc0000;">August was a very busy month. Immediately following the fashion show, I participated in the Visiting Artist Program sponsored by Wendy Rosen of the Buyers Market of American Craft. This three day event was held at the Baltimore Convention Center, Aug. 23-25. The wholesale show is designed to link artists with museum, boutique and gallery owners who will place orders for their wares. </span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#cc0000;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#cc0000;">Wendy had the foresight to offer an opportunity for visiting/emerging artists to participate in a daylong business course, Art Business Institute, that addressed: marketing, gallery relationships, reasons to wholesale, pricing & production, building a brand, and telling your story, etc. The workshops were facilitated by gallery owners and artists. I found the information invaluable. Participants were asked to bring their portfolio and publicity material for critique which was also very helpful. We were given an opportunity to walk the show-room floor and speak to the some of the artists, observe displays and booths, collect promotional material, as appropriate.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#cc0000;">Here is a link to get more information about the Buyers Market, go to the "Press" page and check-out the video: </span><a href="http://www.buyersmarketofamericancraft.com/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#3333ff;">http://www.buyersmarketofamericancraft.com/</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#3333ff;">.</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;"></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#cc0000;">I don't know if you're like me, but I like doing the creative side of art: buying product, designing, creating and manufacturing. I know that in order to maximize success you must also do the business side of art: record/bookkeeping, marketing, selling, follow-up, etc. We were given tips for getting it done without necessarily doing it ourselves. Ask me how???</span>gracye johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01473018886629166175noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7339497551536324788.post-83878770966192858992010-09-05T14:29:00.006-04:002010-09-05T15:14:29.476-04:00Baltimore's Fashion Week<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEharH9oI-sWdXcCe8qNUvGeIXJPrBK2IBu37dbKPqgNZcaHDUhZ-bf2zkb9dL217kbMQkrTEJ_Mzefo6PJDOO7Y2tS3_qlMcF0Y9F7PsXC2VWA2tvbhBnjeg0ZsnIUfUI_H-0XNH8wMnDTh/s1600/faswk3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513499088976586562" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 176px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEharH9oI-sWdXcCe8qNUvGeIXJPrBK2IBu37dbKPqgNZcaHDUhZ-bf2zkb9dL217kbMQkrTEJ_Mzefo6PJDOO7Y2tS3_qlMcF0Y9F7PsXC2VWA2tvbhBnjeg0ZsnIUfUI_H-0XNH8wMnDTh/s320/faswk3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioHnJNh2BgI8MdK4_X0faIHxVGJCEzQwRGjkCQezw9kbkDsYacNkg8JgX-omeptzxQbNWoiT2bgzqWo95Up_DueUYphECi8dhO5SWzz6DwDNLzEEqeFlCBynTuH5_XRvZm_5vcI5jOxijg/s1600/faswk1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513499083615852178" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 217px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioHnJNh2BgI8MdK4_X0faIHxVGJCEzQwRGjkCQezw9kbkDsYacNkg8JgX-omeptzxQbNWoiT2bgzqWo95Up_DueUYphECi8dhO5SWzz6DwDNLzEEqeFlCBynTuH5_XRvZm_5vcI5jOxijg/s320/faswk1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH7UmGMi15fbrxsALPLlTNzYIfZTe-t-XXf-Y1lyQtRGPtn55HSA-lTRLYSU0Xa2Zckmt5dI-VdY6HM3fJlHFO7z0NJ4gUjx5QdFnZuhmp1Cz2Zu8App4D4QNz12l6b8p-iEYjF9W4w0qf/s1600/faswk2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513499080963693074" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 151px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH7UmGMi15fbrxsALPLlTNzYIfZTe-t-XXf-Y1lyQtRGPtn55HSA-lTRLYSU0Xa2Zckmt5dI-VdY6HM3fJlHFO7z0NJ4gUjx5QdFnZuhmp1Cz2Zu8App4D4QNz12l6b8p-iEYjF9W4w0qf/s320/faswk2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;color:#339999;">Never in my wildest imagination did I expect to be in a major fashion show.. It was serendipitous as to how I was selected as the accessories designer for Baltimore's Fashion Week. </span><span style="font-family:arial;color:#00cccc;"><span style="color:#339999;">. <span style="font-size:130%;">A Touch of Gracye</span> jewelry and bags went down the runway on opening night, August 19th of this four day event. I had to prepare for 20 models, two of whom were male. It was an awesome experience, full of a range of emotions from anxiety to zest. My two wonderful daughters were immensely helpful. Above are a few pictures that were featured in the local newspaper</span>. <span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#336666;">Photographer </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#336666;">Brian Krista, b / August 19, 2010)<br />A model displays jewelry and accessories by Maryland designer A Touch of Gracye<br /><br /></span><span style="color:#c0c0c0;"><br /><br /><br /></span></div></span><div></div></div></div>gracye johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01473018886629166175noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7339497551536324788.post-41232103290809850582009-11-07T18:48:00.001-05:002009-11-07T18:51:35.531-05:00<div style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpTqgxI1uOVITDlEQ0btXVilMXUUMbUCBSdjRABtxQE5HEgkd8OoO3y6j7R4FGCDLN-3_7cfH4yPNlqcceyWktOuzC6-uYATyR0unktC8Jw3yobtH297W1fyWw5hD5ps7AHlNlX8PPIlZp/s1600-h/DSC00048.JPG"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpTqgxI1uOVITDlEQ0btXVilMXUUMbUCBSdjRABtxQE5HEgkd8OoO3y6j7R4FGCDLN-3_7cfH4yPNlqcceyWktOuzC6-uYATyR0unktC8Jw3yobtH297W1fyWw5hD5ps7AHlNlX8PPIlZp/s160/DSC00048.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND: 0% 50%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial" alt="Posted by Picasa" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" align="middle" border="0" /></a></div>gracye johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01473018886629166175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7339497551536324788.post-44475114529061732402009-11-07T18:42:00.001-05:002009-11-07T18:52:16.628-05:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHx7K2Zz9Mt1i0R161pBFTB0hXG3r80_2FVhBauHkhu36WSnbtj0GoqYtz4AUQzP0jHE64hfsID49tAfQimWE-2Q1UEwG52HhXnODsvvV6FIrDPMESSLxC38NoUGrFU-pidf5kN6J41DEI/s1600-h/DSC00051.JPG"><img style="CLEAR: both; FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHx7K2Zz9Mt1i0R161pBFTB0hXG3r80_2FVhBauHkhu36WSnbtj0GoqYtz4AUQzP0jHE64hfsID49tAfQimWE-2Q1UEwG52HhXnODsvvV6FIrDPMESSLxC38NoUGrFU-pidf5kN6J41DEI/s160/DSC00051.JPG" border="0" /></a> <div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND: 0% 50%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial" alt="Posted by Picasa" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" align="middle" border="0" /></a>The "Onyx Collection"</div>gracye johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01473018886629166175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7339497551536324788.post-69964445298111467482009-08-02T19:17:00.003-04:002009-08-02T19:32:35.281-04:00Newest Bag<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG0GE0QkVN3RIhn8NNG43HguS7oTwarjVK_cus7GzLjVF22Mo3JJJKZK9KhWpAoSya5pvr0vdcQSqTdZZ2fNZOuknUb6ewvd8CKkHHz6HZR45r9xM9j1F_p2aU2Hb-k5ZaN7pD_gZ9SDPE/s1600-h/DSC00375.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365512753234028914" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG0GE0QkVN3RIhn8NNG43HguS7oTwarjVK_cus7GzLjVF22Mo3JJJKZK9KhWpAoSya5pvr0vdcQSqTdZZ2fNZOuknUb6ewvd8CKkHHz6HZR45r9xM9j1F_p2aU2Hb-k5ZaN7pD_gZ9SDPE/s320/DSC00375.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjkdkHq9Yr-56LubFpZofPGAHIgwBAYzupSq8pJMcwaS0LG_Bikm_WvuzUERuYdPfPUREq9O19FKyUvzMbKIZ9K3kHt4QBJsaWVAh389YVhpfgDmvoyxDygrBvCqjZHuqtyh4jztoTuEPJ/s1600-h/DSC00376.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365510803646171538" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjkdkHq9Yr-56LubFpZofPGAHIgwBAYzupSq8pJMcwaS0LG_Bikm_WvuzUERuYdPfPUREq9O19FKyUvzMbKIZ9K3kHt4QBJsaWVAh389YVhpfgDmvoyxDygrBvCqjZHuqtyh4jztoTuEPJ/s320/DSC00376.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>Here is a hobo bag that I made using a bag owned by my daughter as a model. It needs to be embellished, but I am mostly happy with it. </div></div><br />The second photo is a close up version. I will show the finished bag upon completion.gracye johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01473018886629166175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7339497551536324788.post-70317662860180811992009-07-22T20:45:00.002-04:002009-07-22T20:52:46.976-04:00More Beads...<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#990000;"><strong>Went back to the bead show on Sunday. I must be crazy, I have more beads than some bead stores. However I needed something new to inspire me. I found, on Sat. pearls called chicken feet, liked them and left them. Thought about it over night and went back to get them...and a few other things, shame, shame, shame :( </strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#990000;"><strong></strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#990000;"><strong>I plan to start with earrings and a few low end necklaces.</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#990000;"><strong> </strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#990000;"><strong>I have about 12 bag projects that I need to complete. Please tune in for my bag and jewelry show in Sept. or Oct. </strong></span>gracye johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01473018886629166175noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7339497551536324788.post-81371262697244945462009-07-18T19:54:00.002-04:002009-07-18T20:02:24.607-04:001st Bead Show in eons<span style="font-family:arial;color:#663366;"><strong>Instead of having the monthly meeting of the Damali Bead Collective, we decided to go the the bead show in Clarksville then have lunch and do show & tell of our purchases. It has been a long while since I have done anything jewelry related. I have been mainly focusing on finishing bag projects.</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#663366;"><strong></strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#663366;"><strong>The beads that I purchased will inspire me to to start making earrings, if nothing else. I am planning to have a home show with bags and jewelry in Sept./Oct. Before the end of this week, I will add the pics of my newest creations.</strong></span><br /><strong><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#663366;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#663366;">Stay tuned!!!</span></strong>gracye johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01473018886629166175noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7339497551536324788.post-31447773868041365432008-05-27T22:48:00.003-04:002008-05-27T22:48:57.053-04:00DSCN0529<div style="text-align: left; padding: 3px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/atouchofgracye/2529155115/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3141/2529155115_b7b0089bb4.jpg" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/atouchofgracye/2529155115/">DSCN0529</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/atouchofgracye/">atouchofgracye</a>.</span></div><p></p>gracye johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01473018886629166175noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7339497551536324788.post-49317189962898309372008-05-27T22:48:00.001-04:002008-05-27T22:48:16.122-04:00DSCN0535<div style="text-align: left; padding: 3px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/atouchofgracye/2529146979/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2283/2529146979_04cfa489ae.jpg" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/atouchofgracye/2529146979/">DSCN0535</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/atouchofgracye/">atouchofgracye</a>.</span></div><p></p>gracye johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01473018886629166175noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7339497551536324788.post-3562669208082596502008-05-27T22:47:00.005-04:002008-05-27T22:47:49.837-04:00DSC00004<div style="text-align: left; padding: 3px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/atouchofgracye/2529037291/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3163/2529037291_61c69f7fd8.jpg" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/atouchofgracye/2529037291/">DSC00004</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/atouchofgracye/">atouchofgracye</a>.</span></div><p></p>gracye johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01473018886629166175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7339497551536324788.post-50362806177026049362008-05-27T22:47:00.003-04:002008-05-27T22:47:29.933-04:00DSC00006<div style="text-align: left; padding: 3px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/atouchofgracye/2529045749/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2357/2529045749_a0b56d3e2b.jpg" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/atouchofgracye/2529045749/">DSC00006</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/atouchofgracye/">atouchofgracye</a>.</span></div><p></p>gracye johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01473018886629166175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7339497551536324788.post-84806661025662089382008-05-27T22:47:00.001-04:002008-05-27T22:47:10.165-04:00DSC00005<div style="text-align: left; padding: 3px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/atouchofgracye/2529868870/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2127/2529868870_297cc274a3.jpg" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/atouchofgracye/2529868870/">DSC00005</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/atouchofgracye/">atouchofgracye</a>.</span></div><p></p>gracye johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01473018886629166175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7339497551536324788.post-89888230553779736572008-05-27T22:46:00.006-04:002008-05-28T19:47:36.543-04:00gracye's jewelry 113<div style="PADDING-RIGHT: 3px; PADDING-LEFT: 3px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 3px; PADDING-TOP: 3px; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><a title="photo sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/atouchofgracye/2529951386/"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: #000000 2px solid; BORDER-TOP: #000000 2px solid; BORDER-LEFT: #000000 2px solid; BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 2px solid" alt="" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2050/2529951386_3e17a60eaf.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px;font-size:0;" ><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/atouchofgracye/2529951386/">gracye's jewelry 113</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/atouchofgracye/">atouchofgracye</a>.</span></div><p></p>gracye johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01473018886629166175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7339497551536324788.post-60556466940370680952008-05-27T22:46:00.005-04:002008-05-27T22:46:54.414-04:00DSC00097<div style="text-align: left; padding: 3px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/atouchofgracye/2529060259/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2035/2529060259_2bd926999b.jpg" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/atouchofgracye/2529060259/">DSC00097</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/atouchofgracye/">atouchofgracye</a>.</span></div><p></p>gracye johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01473018886629166175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7339497551536324788.post-36249416281417217642008-05-27T22:46:00.001-04:002008-05-27T22:46:11.690-04:00DSCN0520<div style="text-align: left; padding: 3px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/atouchofgracye/2529141039/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3052/2529141039_821ab03ef7.jpg" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/atouchofgracye/2529141039/">DSCN0520</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/atouchofgracye/">atouchofgracye</a>.</span></div><p></p>gracye johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01473018886629166175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7339497551536324788.post-22016133933290542422008-05-27T22:44:00.001-04:002008-05-27T22:44:17.816-04:00DSCN0524<div style="text-align: left; padding: 3px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/atouchofgracye/2529137991/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3001/2529137991_804b427bc8.jpg" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/atouchofgracye/2529137991/">DSCN0524</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/atouchofgracye/">atouchofgracye</a>.</span></div><p></p>gracye johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01473018886629166175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7339497551536324788.post-71301668196690211882008-05-27T20:33:00.002-04:002008-05-27T20:40:50.586-04:00Creative Arts RetreatsThis Spring I was fortunate to attend 2 creative arts retreats. The first one was in Idyllwild California where Sharilynn Miller hosted in her beautiful home, "Wild Wire Women" We learned numerous techniques for turning wire into jewelry.<br /><br />The second, Art & Soul retreat was in Hampton Virginia. It was five intensive days of classes related to fabric and fiber. As a newbie to sewing, I did not complete any project, but learned a lot. I have included handbags and purses as one of my artistic offerings.gracye johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01473018886629166175noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7339497551536324788.post-79411001678996777702008-05-27T20:23:00.001-04:002008-05-27T20:23:29.897-04:00gracye johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01473018886629166175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7339497551536324788.post-39414805677015536492007-06-04T12:01:00.000-04:002007-06-04T12:07:22.829-04:00gracye johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01473018886629166175noreply@blogger.com0