Working on Color!

For those of you who know me personally you know that my closet probably has fewer than five articles of clothing with 'prints' (this includes scarves, too!) and that most of my colors are, shall we say,...neutral and rather drab.



Translation: browns, greys, black, navy blues and an occasional pop of dark red - gotta love RED!



Anyhoo, I was reading Tracy Statler's blog post today over on Make Bracelets and she's got these amazing colors going on with all the goodies she just got from a bead show that was just in her area.


Her post was quite timely since I've been trying to incorporate more color into my designs. 



You really gotta check out her blog and all her yummy finds - they're super gorgeous!



Tracy also gives you a head's up on some great blogs that have various color palettes and things related to colors.



One of the blogs she mentions is one of my favorite blog 'must' reads - Brandi Girl Blog.



Brandi's blog has really been helping me get out of my neutral-zone as I try to rev up my use of color.

I know,...some of the things I've been creating lately are just white pearls and silver - so typical me - but I'm mixing it up a little bit and adding a few other colors as well. 


(Slowly but surely - don't rush me!)

What I'm curious about now though is this:

Do you tend to 'play it safe' with the colors of your
clothes and your accessories?



Or, do you jump in with both feet at once
and dance with different colors regularly?



Let me know what colors you're drawn to right now and why?



Until Next Time,
Peace, Love and Rainbows of Colors!
Cheers,
~Shel~

*All photos, jewelry and designs by Michelle Buettner

Happy Valentine's Day

Roses and Hearts for you!














Happy Valentine's Day!

Gold and Silver Heart Hoops by Michelle Buettner
MiShel Designs - 2008 Clean Lines Collection


Until Next Time,
Peace and LOVE!
Cheers,
~Shel~



Sunday = Funday!

I'm getting up close and personal today over at Studio Waterstone with I Heart Macro!

Treasures from the Tucson Gem Show

Won't you join in the fun and play along?

Kind of looks like an ear,...doesn't it?

Happy Sunday Everyone!

"Purity"

Until Next Time,

Peace, Love and Living in the Moment!



Cheers,
~Shel~

7000 Bracelets for Hope

7000 Bracelets of Hope Campaign is run through the Global Genes Project, which raises awareness and support for the more than 30 million people affected by rare diseases, disorders or conditions. 



The 7000 Bracelets for Hope Campaign is a way for various artists, jewelry designers and members of the craft community to show their support to the families who have children suffering from a rare disease, disorder or condition. 

 How does it work?

Silver Wire Wrapped Blue Lava Bead Bracelet
by Michelle Buettner of MiShel Designs


You design a 'Blue' bracelet, (one with blue beads, blue ribbons, etc.) preferably one that is adjustable or could fit a wrist anywhere from size 6.5 to 8.5, and send it to the people at the 7000 Bracelets of Hope Campaign along with a note of encouragement to the family.  The bracelets are distributed to those taking care of the children as a way to show support and uplift their spirits.

Cool, huh?



There is actually a 7000 Bracelets for Hope Blog Hop 
that is being hosted by
You can sign up on either one of their blogs to contribute to this wonderful campaign. 

Beaded Wrap Bracelet by Michelle Buettner of MiShel Designs


The deadline for entry into the blog hop is tomorrow,
Saturday, February 11th
with the hop taking place on Saturday, February 25th.

Please join in the fun if you can! 

Just click the links above for more information and to sign up.


Beaded Leather Wrap Bracelet by Michelle Buettner of MiShel Designs


Until Next Time,
Peace, Love and Raising Awareness!
Cheers,
~Shel~


This or That Thursday!

So, last Thursday I made my way down to Tucson
for what I call the annual "Drool Fest".

Driving through the old neighborhood!


You know, The Tucson Gem and Mineral Show!

Yep - this is large alright!


It was complete with tons of way cool beads, pearls, gemstones, fossils, minerals, crystals, dinosaur bones
and more!

Now this,...I would have loved to purchase and take home
and place it inside my foyer,....or out in my yard by the lake.
Seriously - I love this for some strange reason!
But it was already sold.

You never know what you're gonna see!




Or Who!!


Yes, but it's a DRY heat in the desert!

This week, I've been catching up on tons of work,
house and home stuff and all those good things!!

How about you?

I'm also linking up with This or That Thursday



Won't you join me?

Until Next Time,
Peace, Love and Missing Tucson!

Cheers,
~Shel~

Easy Beading - Volume 8

It's time to pre-order your copy of



Available May 30th, 2012,
Volume 8 in this collectible series features over
80 of the best designs from the eighth year of

And yes,...

Keshi Pearl Dangle Earrings
by Michelle Buettner
as seen in BeadStyle Magazine - July 2011


Keshi Pearl Dangle Earrings
that were in the
on page 80 (and at the bottom of the front cover!)
will be in this volume of Easy Beading as well!




Woo Hoo!

Grab your copy now and enjoy all the great designs



Until Next Time,
Peace, Love and Easy Beading!
Cheers,
~Shel~

Wow - What A Trip!

Tucson!  


Yes, it was a whirlwind of excitement with Pearls, Beads, Gemstones, Findings, Tools, Fossils, Minerals, Crystals, Geodes, Dinosaur Bones, and more - EVERYWHERE!!


 
I'm trying to get back in the groove of things today.

You know,...back to REALITY!


It's always so hard to leave behind
all the beautiful treasures!


 
But it's good to be back home, too!




I'll be talking more about the Gem and Bead Shows
in another post, so stay tuned!

Until Next Time,
Peace, Love and Gem Show Treasures!
Cheers,
~Shel~

This or That Thursday!

We took a paddleboat ride this week. 
Grapefruit for our neighbor!

Refreshments for the trip around the lake!

Our neighbor tried to take our picture,
but it came out a bit blurry!



That little black spot up in the sky - it's one of the bats that
come out at dusk. They're so cool!!
And, I was fortunate enough to capture some
sunrises and sunsets this past week, too.

Sunset



Sunrise

Sunrise


Arizona really does have some beautiful skies!


Sunset over the Lake

Linking up with This or That Thursday



Until Next Time,
Peace, Love and Beautiful All Around!
Cheers,
~Shel~