Fall Block Party - Craft Show

This Saturday Connecting Pieces 

will be at 

The Fall Block Party Craft Show.

Nov. 16th from 2:00pm - 6:00pm

578 McIntosh Rd.

Sarasota, Fl.

This will be an opportunity for you to meet

 artist Ginny Taylor

 and to see some of her many creations.

Ginny's Art Birds and "one of a kind" Cuffs 

will be on display as well as many new things.

Ginny is creating these fabulous

sea shell and crystal pieces.

A "must see" in person.

These sweet tiny glass bottle necklaces capture everything from

sea glass to rose petals.

Ginny is capturing memories with her hand written poems

and treasures of the past and present

by creating wonderful one of a kind collage necklaces, lockets and

miniature books.

You have seen the many photos Ginny has taken

 of sunrises and birds. 

She is now sharing those photos

 in the form of note cards.

There is so much to see. 

Come on out and join us for

 a wonderful day of fun.

A Tiny Book Necklace

I was inspired to make this 

tiny book after reading

a book called, " A Prayer of Love".

"The Prayer of Love" is based on the prayer 

Paul prayed over his church 

while at the end of his life

 imprisoned for his faith.

This tiny book holds Paul's prayer.

This wonderful prayer can now be

worn around the neck

and close to the heart.

Just a small reminder of 

the power of love

and prayer.

" And this I pray, that your love may be abound
yet more and more in knowledge and in judgment;
That you may approve things that are excellent;
that you may be sincere and without offense till
the day of Christ; Being filled with the fruits
of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ,
unto the glory and praise of God."
Philippians 1:9

Sterling Silver Cuff -"Sandy Shore"

I am so excited

to show you my latest cuff.

"Sandy Shore"

This is a custom cuff made for 

a beautiful lady who has a very

teeny tiny wrist.

Leslie shared with me that it is very hard 

 to find nice jewelry that will fit her. 

She asked me if I could

make a her a cuff that would fit

her petite wrist.

I was flattered and honored that she

asked and said,

 "Yes, I would

love to!"

Intrigued,

I accepted this small

challenge with smiles knowing

I would be teaching myself

something new in the process.

 Oh, how I love a challenge,

I  do so enjoy the process of creating

 something from nothing.

My heart is full

when I can bring joy to someone

 by using the gifts God has given me.

Thank you Leslie,

I hope your cuff brings you

joy for many years to come.

Jewelry - Trunk Show

Connecting Pieces

had it's first Trunk Show

 launching it's online store. 

connecting-pieces.com

Here is a quick peek at

some of the things that were

at the show

and some of the things you can buy

in the connecting pieces on line

store.

If you see a piece here that you like

but do not see it in the store

drop me an email at

connectingpieces@gmail.com

The piece you see may not be up yet 

or if it has already sold,

 I  would love to personalize a piece

just for you.

 Hair Accessories

Necklaces

Rings

Whimsy

Antique buttons hanging delicately from

 sterling silver chains

vintage lace and button

bracelets

CUFFS

sterling, brass, copper, vintage shoe buckles

and so much more.

When you are on the Connecting Pieces blog

and want to check out the store

just click on the black and white Connecting Pieces logo

 on the right of the page that says, "Shop the Pieces."

A special thank you to Rachel and Felicia 

for all their help with the show.

Thank you to everyone for all of your

support in my new endeavor.

Jewelry - Sterling Silver Cuffs

Two new Sterling Silver Cuffs

have just flown out of the 

connecting pieces studio and into the 

connecting-pieces.com boutique.

This is Glory.

She is the only one of her kind.

 She is a beautifully etched sterling silver butterfly

 with a wing span of four and a half inches.

The air is light beneath her wings as she flies

 in the Glory of God's grace.

Sometimes she will rest on the two inch etched cuff

beneath her wings.

Victoria flies in and out of the fragment 

flowers of the victory garden,

looking for her favorite flower.

 When Victoria finds her flower,

 she stays for a while. 

 Her wings fluter in the warmth of the sun, 

 as she dips her proboscis into the

 purple amethyst center of her frilly petaled flower.

Victoria is a one of a kind sterling silver

 etched butterfly and flower cuff.

She is 1 3/4 " wide.

Victoria's flower has an amethyst center.

Victoria and Glory are ready to fly into your 

home and light on your wrist.

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Connecting Pieces - Boutique - OPEN

Connecting Pieces 

E-Shop is

now open.

This is where you can buy my

 one of a kind 

art jewelry.
 With just a point and a click
you will find that original piece of jewelry
you have been looking for.
 Look to the right hand side of this

page, you will see a badge
  like the one above.
 It says, "shop the pieces",
 push that button.

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Now you have entered the

 Connecting Pieces

Boutique.

I hope you enjoy your visit.

 Each piece has a story tell

 so sit back with your

morning joe or afternoon tea and 

stay awhile.

Come back often because the pieces

are always changing.

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Jewelry- Necklaces with a Vintage Flare

How does an artist stay unique,

 current and relevant?

This is a question I have been asking myself

as of late.

The answer I came up with was,

"Stay true to yourself Ginny."

I asked myself,"What do you love?

What do you like to do? What inspires you?

What do you collect? Who are you?"

While asking myself these few questions

I was inspired to tell little stories of my life

and the world I love.

These necklaces are made with vintage

laces,buttons,beads and jewelry.

 I also mix new finds in with the old.

 The centers of these pieces have been needle felted,

giving each piece its own unique look and feel.

The Bird High In the Tree

Little bird,

little bird, what do you see,

as you sit high on that branch

looking at me?

Oh little bird,

do you not see,

your little nest dangling from your tree?

This piece hangs from an

 antiqued brass chain

 that is 17inches long.

This chain is accented with three

 prehnite beads and five wooden beads.

This story piece is 

3 inches long and 2 1/2 inches wide.

Granny's Notions

Dear Granny,

 as you sit and sew,

what do you think,

as your garden grows?

Each button so carefully sewn,

your diligence and patience shown.

Granny look!

In your garden, can you see it?

A beautiful butterfly,

just landed on me!

This 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 story piece

hangs from a 16 inch gun metal chain.

It is accented with tiny gold filled beads

and finished with a trefoil toggle.

By using a toggle on these long chains

it gives the wearer the option of wearing 

their necklace long or as a choker.

Sunny Days and White Waves

Sunny days, 

bright blue sky's,

teal waters,

 sparkling like diamonds and pearls,

dolphins at play.

Oh what a day!

Full Moon

Bright,

bright is the night.

no fuller moon,

no fuller life.

Stars

The two of us,

just friends,

 walk out into the night.

Is it dark?

The stars so bright,

 are every where tonight.

Look the Big Dipper!

How do you know?

That star, the bright star.

Two friends

just looking up.

Thank you friends for visiting my

blog.

What ever you do

 love it,

  do it well

 and stay true

to who you are.