THEME CELTIC CHIC BY FOLLOWTHEREDBRICKRD

Marcy, the creator of this week's theme, came up with a clever pair of celtic knots to adorn the ears.

THEME CELTIC CHIC BY SUZYQJEWELRY

Named after the daughter of the god, Dadja of Irish Celtic folklore, Brigid lives on in Susanna's necklace..

Plumed Shards of Ice Earrings by Earrings by Erin

Plumed Shards of Ice Earrings, originally uploaded by earringsbyerin.

These delicate beauties will come in very handy in the middle of a hot summer.

THEME PASSION BY SUZYQJEWELRY

This ring, entitled "Aphrodite", was inspired by the lacey, vintage items you might pull out of grandmother's closet..

THEME AU NATURALE BY FOLLOWTHEREDBRICKRD

Marcy used a fossilized snail, sea glass, and shells to make her truly "au naturale" work of art!

THEME PASSION BY ECLETTICA

The Things I Love With A Passion view 02, originally uploaded by Eclettica.

Hey Sheela, your passion is showing! This no-holds-barred necklace represents the artist's affinity for her daughter, her man, and her gemstones, but not necessarily in that order...

THEME PASSION BY DESIGNSBYLAURA

Laura brought all of the "fiery" reds and oranges in her passion-themed piece.

THEME PASSION BY JULIDADESIGNS

Lisa's romantic piece is decadent, elaborate, and blushing! All of the things passion should be...

THEME PASSION BY XINXINEMIN

Mongolian Soul - For Passion Theme (2), originally uploaded by eminjewelry.

Emin chose rich colors with amber, amazonite, and coral when constructing her piece, "Mongolian Soul".

THEME PASSION BY EARRINGSBYERIN

"Inseparable" is the title of this pendant that is meant to represent 2 soul mates.

THEME PASSION BY JUMAJEWELRY

Judy announces her passion for gem stone beads with this cuff bracelet that is packed to it's brim with the rich colors of her objects of affection.

THEME AU NATURALE BY EARRINGSBYERIN

Aitutaki Lagoon Pendant, originally uploaded by earringsbyerin.

This pendant uses just the perfect amount of wire wrapping so as not to overcome the beauty of the labradorite. "Aitutaki Lagoon" is Erin's contribution to our team's etsy shop.

THEME AU NATURALE BY KLEWISM

Sea Sculpture Necklace, originally uploaded by Lindsey Bucklew.

Lindsey used shells she gathered on Miami Beach this summer to create this "earthy" sculpture for our team's etsy shop that is opening on April 22nd.

THEME AU NATURALE BY TIGERBURNINGBRIGHT

Detail of Fern , originally uploaded by TigerBurningBright.

Freya didn't hold back with the vesuvianite when she created this "unfurling fern" for our team's Earth Day project..

THEME AU NATURALE BY SUESUN

Inside a Flower - Earth day project, originally uploaded by Suesun2008.

A true sculpture for your neck was created for the team store that will be having it's grand opening April 22nd, in honor of Earth Day. Stay tuned for more...

THEME GOTHIC BRIDE BY TIGERBURNINGBRIGHT

Freya has created another masterpiece this week in her signature style. With all of the black briolettes and the deeply oxidized sterling silver, this is truly indicative of a gothic bride.

THEME GOTHIC BRIDE BY ECLETTICA

Sheela not only stretched her mind when she created these earrings, she stretched all of ours... Inspired thoughtfully by the main character in Tim Burton's, "The Corpse Bride", this piece invites the imagination to entertain it's most surreal state.

THEME GOTHIC BRIDE BY DESIGNSBYLAURA

gothic bride main pic, originally uploaded by Designs_by_Laura.

Another stunningly executed piece of art was submitted for this week's theme by Laura..

THEME GOTHIC BRIDE BY KLEWISM

Gothic Bridal Necklace, originally uploaded by Lindsey Bucklew.

Lindsey sculpted a mosaic of antiqued copper, black, purple, and scarlet in her haunting pendant for this week's challenge.

THEME GOTHIC BRIDE BY REALISATIONCREATIONS

Natalia, who choose this week's theme, was inspired by Tim Burton's "stitched together" doll in his film, "The Nightmare Before Christmas." A mere rag doll is not worthy of such a stunning piece, unless of course, she is getting married..

THEME GOTHIC BRIDE BY FOLLOWTHEREDBRICKRD

Marcy sculpted a Celtic cross out of lots of wire and garnet beads for this week's theme. The bonus is is that the necklace can be worn 4 different ways!

THEME GOTHIC BRIDE BY REVELATE

Michelle's multi-chain necklace is enchanting and whimsical at the same time. You must check out the listing in order to see all of the pictures and to get the whole feel of this VERY detailed necklace.

THEME GOTHIC BRIDE BY SOPHIEC

"Sweet Sorrow" is the title Sophie gave to this imaginative ring, inspired by Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven."

THEME GOTHIC BRIDE BY MERISTEM

For this week's theme, I made a lariat that was inspired by one of those dreams where things are dark and cloudy and love is just out of reach.

THEME GOTHIC BRIDE BY SUZYQJEWELRY

These "Victorianesque" earrings made with black spinel and onyx are named after the actress Lillian Russel..

THEME GOTHIC BRIDE BY JULIDADESIGNS

Ophelia's Dream, originally uploaded by julidadesigns.

Lisa's piece, "Ophelia's Dream" has captured the theme of "gothic bride" so elegantly. Her designs are never short of enthralling..

THEME GOTHIC BRIDE BY JUMAJEWELRY

Gothic Bride on plate, originally uploaded by jumajewelry.

Judy was inspired by Tim Burton when she created this week's theme. She really pulled off the dark and mysterious look!

What's on Skydream's mind?

Please introduce yourself:

My name is Hee Soon Choi and I live in Independence, Ky which is about 25 minutes away from Cincinnati and I live with my husband and hybrid baby Sky. I am 42 as of this month and Sky is 2, I am kind of slow bloomer;)

What was your life like before jewelry?

I used to own a meditation and dharma center so I guess non profitable, hopefully selling jewelry turns it around;)
I live a very simple life. I don't like having lots of stuff. The more I have the more i have to clean.
The only thing that has changed since I started making jewelry is that I don't buy jewelry any more, I am a jewelry addict.

It seems lately that a lot more of your work combines wire, not just as a function, but as an integral part of your designs. What compelled you to add this element to your, already spectacular, jewelry designs?

I always search for unique findings and wanted to make my own since I was not really satisfied with what is out there. So I bought PMC starter kit and played around with wire. After watching a video from a starter kit, I realized that it needed more time and money to learn and I don't have that kind of time yet. Sky is 25 months and I like to give as much time as I can possibly do.
I was looking for findings that can enhance the beauty of stones in more personal and organic form. On the other hand, I fell in love with wire immediately. I love wire work for its intimacy. It's done by bare hands with very little help from tools.
All my wishes and dreams for that piece and its wearer will be felt by the wearer and what an intimate connection that is!:)
Wire wrapping is very much like meditation to me and I love to thank Lisa of Julidadesigns. She basically gave me free teaching. She sent me dozens of tutorial pictures of her signature design. Thank you Lisa!!!!

Are there any other ways, besides making jewelry, that you express your creativity?

I hand quilt. Learned it from my late mother in law. I love everything Americana. And I am pretty good at it;)

Do you have any recurring dreams?

Yes, filthy toilet. When I am stressed out and need to clean my mind, I dream about soiled toilet. Dirty toilet that needs to be cleaned immediately;)

What's the status of your wire inventory right now?

Well stocked! I just got my order of 14k gold fill and fine silver.

Name one thing about wire wrapping that you are dying to learn:

I have many tutorials from Eni Oken that I need to try but, Lilithu's bracelet is what I want to learn the most. Maybe she will get the hint and consider making tutorials, just maybe???

Where does your inspiration for color come from?

Stones, colors and nature. Stones and colors speak to me. Nature inspires me.

Name one "guilty pleasure":

Chocolate.

If money weren't a factor and you could have any one strand of beads to create with, what would they be?

blue diamond.

What's in your C.D player right now?

It is MP3 I made and it has bocceli, campbell's lecture, some korean rock, tracy chapman and perhaps love by john denver and placido domingo.

Shalimar Gardens Bracelet by lilithu

Shalimar Gardens -- Bracelet, originally uploaded by Ewa's World.

Can I get an amen on this one? I'm starting to think that Ewa is not human, that she is from some alternate universe that is constructed from meticulously wrapped wire..

THEME BUTTERFLY BY REALISATIONCREATIONS

Natalia's butterfly earrings flew in late, but we're still happy to have them.. Those pink topaz beads are to die for!

THEME WHIRLIGIG BY JENNLYN54

What a fascinating and clever idea Jenn came up with for her whirligig piece.. She wanted to express a feeling of gears working together.. Those are some beautiful gears!

ETSY FRONT PAGE !

ETSY FRONT PAGE !, originally uploaded by SuzyQJewelry.

Congrats everyone, and thank you Natalia for making such an awesome treasury!

THEME WHIRLIGIG BY KLEWISM

Surrealist Whirligig Necklace, originally uploaded by Lindsey Bucklew.

Once again, Lindsey has come up with a mind boggling design for this week's theme.. The "paddles" at the bottom move to and from like the mechanics of a whirligig, and she's also included a "wheel" that furthers the whirling motion of it all...

THEME WHIRLIGIG BY EARRINGSBYERIN

Erin's pendant for this week's theme is impeccable down to every last detail, but why would we expect anything less from her?

THEME WHIRLIGIG FOLLOWTHEREDBRICKRD

Whirligig challenge triskele earrings, originally uploaded by jasmabell.

Marcy's interpretation of whirligig is a clever (and very well crafted) configuration of 3 spirals, with one tying them all together in the middle.. She's even continued to wrap the carnelian beads up the ear wire.. Very funky Marcy!

THEME WHIRLIGIG BY HERGYPSYSOUL

Shirley used handmade ceramic beads from Kenya as a centerpiece for her "whirligig" earrings. She has such a zany sense of color, I guess that's why this theme was her choice!!

THEME WHIRLIGIG BY JULIDADESIGNS

Whirls and Curls, originally uploaded by julidadesigns.

"Whirls and Curls" is the title of the whimsical, yet still elegant, pair of earrings that Lisa came up with for this week's theme...

THEME WHIRLIGIG BY SHINYADORNMENTS

Whirling Interaction Necklace, originally uploaded by ShinyAdornments.

Kristy wanted to convey "dynamic interaction" with her take on the whirligig.. I would say she accomplished it finely, this pendant is about to bounce into air in a rhythmic pulse!

Katie's Necklace By Klewism

Katie's Necklace, originally uploaded by Lindsey Bucklew.

I do wonder who this intriguing "Katie" is that Lindsey paid such passionate homage to...

THEME WHIRLIGIG BY SUESUN

Whirligig - silver earrings, originally uploaded by Suesun2008.

Sue created these decadent earrings, packed with rich amethyst, for this weeks theme.. He fingers must feel like whirligigs themselves after all of this detailed wire wrapping!

Misty Morning Rain by Julida Designs

Misty Morning Rain, originally uploaded by julidadesigns.

Lisa is forever inspiring us with her precise wire wrapping, timeless designs, and refreshing use of color.

THEME BUTTERFLY BY MERISTEM

Necklace, originally uploaded by meristem.

I love Freya's comment about my butterfly piece. She said it looks like a butterfly that has flown around all day, become tired, and folded itself over a branch to sleep.

THEME BUTTERFLY BY XINXINEMIN

Sweet Butterflies, originally uploaded by eminjewelry.

Emin's "Sweet Butterflies" flew into my life this morning. I can't believe she's had these beauties hidden!

Lemon Tree By Sofies_C

Lemon tree, originally uploaded by sofies_c.

This piece took my breath away this morning, and that's hard to accomplish on a rainy Sunday morning.. She says she may make a tutorial for this pendant, let's keep our fingers crossed that she does!

THEME WHIRLIGIG BY GLITTERCRITTER

Unnamed, originally uploaded by glittercritter.

Glitter Critter created these outstanding earrings for the whirligig theme. The parts actually spin around like a real whirligig.. Brilliant!!

THEME WHIRLIGIG BY MADEFORANANGEL

IMG_0998, originally uploaded by madeforanangel.

MadeForAnAngel came up with a pendant for the "whirligig" theme.. It's like the wind, personified..

Grape Berries by SueSun

grape berries - earrings, originally uploaded by Suesun2008.

SueSun really captured the the cascading feel of grapes clustered above huge chalcedony tear drops. The wire wrapped portion that they are hanging from is so elegant...