Mes illusions baroques

Sadness and hope

2015-01-09T09:15:00.002+01:00

France is in mourning, terrorism and the madness of fanatics killed and will kill again.
I want peace, we all want peace.
Combine our positive thoughts, a thought for the missing, murdered in the world because of the foolishness of some men and women.

mind wind open challenge

2012-10-04T10:28:00.003+02:00

This month Gail give us this fantastic picture

it inspire me a necklace with little/tiny fabrics pillows

a kind of tribute for this family . I really love family portrait ..

it is very moving to see the similarities between each character.

Thanks for looking

so long time without posting

2012-08-29T09:22:00.000+02:00

Copper , copper, always my fav!!

What about those new designs?

A bientôt

Hi!!

2012-06-20T11:06:00.002+02:00

Thanks for all your congratulations messages!! As i promised a picture of the " Mariée"!

A Special thank to my friend Renate!! What a surprise!! Thank You!!

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And now some pic of my work if you want!

A bientôt!

Soon...

2012-05-10T14:12:00.004+02:00

Very soon!! next week you will have to call me Madame, no more Miss!!
As you guessed, I'm getting married to Franck
So wish me good weather it's raining and raining in provence!!

Some pics of my last projects?

Vintage black brass filigrees and strass!
Thanks for looking and see you soon with my wedding pictures!!

Sweet ribbon

2012-04-20T17:05:00.002+02:00

I'm in love with fabric.. as most of us .. this time, after cuffs and necklaces.. earrings! why not?

Let me show you my best best piece, never showed before.. romantic

this is " le numéro Un "

Soon available on my website, i'm not ready to let it go yet...houres of work for this piece.

Thanks for coming sisters!

copper copper

2012-03-02T09:03:00.000+01:00

Hi sisters from overseas!! SO So long time without blogging!! it's a shame! just want to show you some pics of my last work , return to my first love, copper.. what else!

Sometimes copper is neglected (I hope this word is correct!!) because is rustic aspect, i wanted to make some "baroques" forms with it.
Hope you are well! A special thought for Judy!!
A bientôt!

hi Ladies!

2011-11-24T16:08:00.000+01:00

So long time without blogging !

A few pics of my work , a pleasure to share with you!

Baroque and victorian filigrees !

Thanks for looking!!

A bientôt!

published and photo shoot

2011-09-15T15:48:00.000+02:00

Hi ladies!!Now it's time to speak about "the beautiful news"! you have an idea? I've been published in BELLE ARMOIRE JEWELRY.( yesssss me, the little Frenchie.. ) I'm late, it deserve a special post since September 1st, but:

- First i don't have received the magazine yet ( France is very far away) and i'm superstitious, but some of you have read it and tell me about , so i can!( in 10 days it will be too late for speaking about no? )(i also saw my name on stampington's menu of the new issue!! yepeeeee!!)

- 2nd, it's just a little article(so i was ashamed to speak about some of you have made big tutorials) but it's a big one for me!!

I would like to thanks Cynthia Levens (editor) for finding me on etsy and Cindy Wimmer for all she did to help and encourage me for this publication ; I also want to thank you ALL those read and comment my blog, all your kind words give me courage and inspiration ! yes, courage is the word! believe me , if a French magazine contact you one day, you will need courage!!
It's a real honor and chance for me, and i appreciate it !

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

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And for celebrate : some pictures of my work., i've found some vintage filigree. Can't stop to play with it!!

And more, And more.. (so long time without posting!!) and didn't know when will i post again..!!
Thanks for all your lovely comments!!
A bientôt!!

A thought...

2011-09-01T14:00:00.000+02:00

Hi Les filles!! !
Kids will soon go back to school , here in France it will be next monday! Poor babies! this summer ( as all summers) is passed very quickly!

I've played with resin for a challege called "remember" . I wanted to remember about all those women who have fought for make us , modern womens, free!

In the early autumn, I also decided to get back to paint and decorate and make collages, here's a preview of my small paintings..

Et voilà !
A special thought for my friends from Australia and England who have lost a loved one recently, I think of you.

mother Marie

2011-08-09T18:02:00.000+02:00

Thanks for looking! I hope you have a great summer!!

Wrapping

2011-07-27T22:03:00.000+02:00

Here you have little vintage's medals.Earrings and pendants for future necklaces.... crystal, red garnet, coral, opals and freshwater beads.

Thanks for looking!

Vintage brass lace

2011-07-19T16:48:00.000+02:00

I've found 4 of those tiny treasures - little vintage brass laces- in a flea market . I immediately knew what to do with it!

Thanks for your lovely comments, and" welcome" new appreciated followers!

Madonna

2011-06-30T19:30:00.000+02:00

This is one of my favorite painter William Bouguereau .He inspire me this focal. it's a wooden dome , not so easy to apply an image on a domed surface(I mean for me - maybe you do this very easily , what a chance!) that's fold and creases but i found a tactic!!I love domes , because once the resin is applied , it looks like porcelain.

Wood and paper..

Thanks for looking! for your comments !

A bientôt!

cartouches...

2011-06-29T18:52:00.000+02:00

Let me tell you a short story ...(full of mistakes, sorry .. remember , i'm french..)

Once upon a time , a young Marquise was madly in love with her young husband went to fightin Austria, every day she waits. One day, tragedy knocked at her door she learns that her husband was killed in action.
Desperate ,she die of grief, praying for him. Here is the necklace "to remember", that her sister and confidante wore every day of her life, in memory of this loving heart.

Totally invented! of course

The tubes are made following the idea of Robin (here her tutorial ) and my own 2 years old tutorial (lol) ( here)

and the bracelet, very unique, dentelle de calais and those words " je vous aime" "mes égarements" (i love you, my errors) from a old missal ravaged by time and probably a believer mouse...

Thanks for looking!

Express post: Brooches parade

2011-06-20T18:46:00.000+02:00

Hi ladies! i hope you are doing well!! a little view of my work, silk, crystal, seed beads, image transfer, ribbons and inspiration!

see you soon!

copper and lace

2011-05-25T19:01:00.000+02:00

Do you remember? a long time ago, i wanted to make an experience with copper and lace..(OMG ..it was in 2009!! ) i was disappointed because i thought , once finished, the necklace looks like a " bra"

This time , i'm totally happy!! those longs earring have a perfect bohemian caravan style ..

Thanks for looking!!
A bientôt!

earrings parade!

2011-05-17T19:02:00.000+02:00

This time i have etched and domed a copper sheet..

here you have the results of my etching day!! ..

Thank you for all your kind comments ladies!!

necklaces parade

2011-05-14T10:37:00.000+02:00

Hi ladies!! very long time without blogging! this time i would share with you my " retour aux source" (homecoming)

I'm come back with my copper.. my favorite.. as you know!

first a "parure" ( a set) with red topaz , I've added labradorites on the necklace. (not very rosy mannequin... )

*and this piece , etched copper ( a crown stamp) and biwas

and to end this long post , this one, very funny to do, I've wrapped some silk and beads around the focal

Well! see you soon ladies and thanks for stopping by and your wonderful comments! !!

pink!!

2011-05-03T18:14:00.000+02:00

As my friend Sharon, from live wire jewelry, this week is pink!! I've played with "cold porcelain", i've made this mixture with ; glue, cornstarch, oil, cream and lemon... It become a pure withe paste , very smooth and soft. I've made some flowers, and painted it with watercolors and some glitter dust. The little bird and the little heart are cold porcelain too. Very interesting to work with.

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I've continued to work on my little purses and brooches.; now i have a new shop, "la boutique" you can see the link on your right , you will found a lot of my artwork( if you want .. )

Shabby Bleu

Rossetti

Thanks for looking!!

have a nice week !

tribute

2011-04-21T19:41:00.000+02:00

Inspired by Dante Gabriel Rossetti , one of my favorite paintor.. and his fantastic "A sea spell"

textile art

2011-04-11T13:00:00.000+02:00

my first purse with my "Romance style" it was not easy .. but i love the result , soon little brothers and sisters ....

"la naissance de vénus" Brooch

"la dame au camélia" Brooch

and this picture i want to share with you. I live in an area surrounded by apple trees, acres and acres and , at the end.: the Luberon mountains..the beauty of nature always impress me...
Thanks for stopping by! have a great week

La bataille de la vie.

2011-03-28T19:40:00.000+02:00

Hi!! la bataille de la vie is an handmade leather heart, with a peyote work for an awesome finish.

see you soon!!

earrings

2011-03-09T17:09:00.000+01:00

élégant labradorite

Playing with light, copper and crystal drops... funny game.

sea treasures

2011-02-25T17:07:00.000+01:00

Monday we were on the sea with kids, sun was here too...

We decided to clean the beach with my daughters,BUT some things don't deserve to be thrown away .. for example these small pieces of bottle, polished by salt and sand... why not on a necklace?

and this rusty tone stone? so intriguing..

thanks for stopping by!!