Check this out!

In reading a crafty book today, I stumbled across a website for Jennifer Perkins (of DIY's Stylelicious) that you might enjoy.  Check this out:  http://naughtysecretaryclub.blogspot.com/  She has some wonderful ideas and projects that you might enjoy!

Etsy- new items

This is one of the items that I've uploaded onto Etsy for sale. It's for $15.00 there.  I really like the photo even better- again- just inspirations of nature to design the jewelry.  It also portrays the spiral madness that I seem to have trademarked.  It's an identifying aspect of Designs by Sharla, actually.  Those who know me look for spirals of some kind on most of my work.  Hmmmm..... that just happened, too. Interesting how your creativity comes out over and over again in your work. 

Until next time (and happy designs-by-sharla shopping),
Sharla

New Event

Yesterday, I had another event at Fieldstone, a local retirement community home. I was told that they needed assistance with "gifting" since many of them cannot get out and about. I have to admit, although I am a nurse, I was a little apprehensive. I would by lying if I didn't think about profitability (a little bit...). It turned out that yesterday was one of the best events I've ever had- due to the experiences I had with the residents. I met so many persons who were able to tell me "a thing or two" about life and jewelry. They critiqued my jewelry- they praised my pieces- all unasked of course- and it was so useful! They begged me to return in the spring and were ever so grateful that I came to them, since they couldn't get out. It made an experience that I was fearful of- unnecessarily- one of the most enjoyable times I've had with jewelry.

Some of the pieces that I displayed are pictured here. If I can remember, I'll try to include some of the funny stories that happened yesterday.

Until next time,
Sharla

Stacking Silver Rings

These are a set of three, stacking, silver rings, size 6, that I made for my best friend, Ryan. These rings are made completely from fine silver. They were crafted to ensure that each ring has a different design, but that they each complement each other on her hand. She can wear them stacked, together, or seperately. These were beautiful to look at and also were very fun to make!

Design history

I thought it would be useful to include pictures of work that has been sold. Also, as another source of information, please refer to my jewelry works that are on display at ArtiFacts, in downtown Clarksville, TN in Strawberry Alley. The display changes monthly. Also, there are designs on Etsy.com, a popular website for handmade crafts.

Designs by Sharla can be found at http://www.etsy.com/shop/designsbysharlaadams .

Pictured is one of my favorite copper designs. Enjoy!

Intro to Designs by Sharla

I'm excited about starting a new blog for Designs by Sharla!

This picture is one of my designs that I previewed at a recent cancer benefit event at the Hermitage, in Nashville, TN. I'll share more about that later.

I've had many people ask about my designs and where my inspirations come from. I have been inspired by "real people". I think that most working women today will understand what I mean when I say that. Most women today want jewelry to wear that matches their outfits but they don't want to spend a fortune on that jewelry. Most of us have had jewelry that is rather inexpensive and it matches perfectly with an outfit. But unfortunately, we either loose pieces of the set that we have or the clasp breaks or something happens where this piece is deemed "unusable". We go looking for pieces to match that "special outfit" and we realize that we don't want to spend $100 doing it. I want to offer that woman jewelry that matches perfectly or is perfectly unusual enough to wear and stand out while wearing it and she didn't spend a fortune for it (and is not therefore in the stage of "buyers regret")! This is what Designs by Sharla is offering to women today and what inspires me!

Feel free to browse my web page or check me out on Facebook under Designs by Sharla or feel free to contact me at designsbysharla@gmail.com or at 931-220-3317. Custom jewelry is offered and I am available for consultation regarding this.

Until next time,

Sharla