It has been raining and raining out here. I am not complaining though because the moisture is needed. But, I have not been taking many pictures...its been too grey out.

I have been creating though and have some new and exciting listings to show from my Etsy shop Chicki.

I have been experimenting with hammering various metals and have created this pendant out of copper wire.


I have also still been working with polymer clay and have started experimenting with inks, foils and clay. This pendant is the result of this work.


I always love simple and pretty jewellry. These earrings are the result of simple ear wires I created out of sterling silver, fine silver ball headpins and pink swarovski crystals. They are sparkly and pretty.

I have been using brass wire and findings more and more. I love the looks of it. These bohemian earrings have super cool czech glass beads that have been wire wrapped and greatly enhance the filigree chandelier earrings.

Signs of Spring

As you know from previous posts, I love to take photos. I have been taking photos almost every day and would like to share a few with my readers.

These photos represent signs of spring here in Saskatchewan, Canada.

One of the signs for me is the returning of geese.

Also, crocuses come out....these beauties were captured in some pastureland near Saskatoon.

And lastly, robins make their appearance. This lovely bird was hopping around outside my window last night.

What are the signs of spring you wait for?

New Items!

I have been busy creating and listing! Here are a few new items that I have listed in my Etsy shop:

Lot more to come! Stay tuned!!!

Polymer Artists Showcase!

I am so happy to announce that my photos have been featured in a stunning book complied by Tejae Floyde called Polymer Artists Showcase!

This book is a beautiful compilation of polymer clay work from artists all over the world. I am very honoured to be featured here!

You can purchase the book here.

Tejae Floyde is a multi-media artist herself and she has a lovely blog that can be found here.
Many thanks to Tejae for featuring my clay work in her book!

Etsy Front Page!!!

Finally! One of my treasuries made it to the front page of Etsy! Unfortunately, I was not home to see it when it was on there but some fantastic Etsy friends send me a screenshot of it.

Here is my treasury that was entitled "Running around in circles".

Thanks Etsy and the wonderful artists that have the beautiful items that I chose to feature!

Wordless Wednesday....Tulip Bouquet

Sometimes a small gesture of spring is enough to brighten someone's (in this case my) day.

Brass chainmaille bracelet

Brass chainmaille bracelet, originally uploaded by Chicki2008.

Here is another new design in my Etsy shop...this time in brass.

I LOVE the heart toggle clasp...I feel it adds so much to the design.

Happy Monday!!

Wordless Wednesday - Unicorn drawing

My daughter drew this unicorn for me last summer.....pretty good for a five year old I think! She loves to be crafty and seems to be following in mommy's footsteps!

The View from here

This is how the countryside has looked here for the past few days....frosty and pretty! When it looks like this outside I don't mind the cold temperatures.

Wordless Wednesday....Princess Castle Cake

This is the cake I made for my DD's birthday this past weekend. She LOVED it!

Fabulous Friday Finds!

TGIF!!!

It has been a long week and I am so pleased that it is friday! Here are some gorgeous Friday Finds from Etsy.com.

I love green and this mossy colour is just gorgeous!

Check out these earrings from WildWomanJewelry.

Or this necklace from Seaglassdesigns

All this lovely green has me dreaming of spring! How about you?

New Year, New Items

Wow, January is sure flying by! It seems I am still trying to catch up after the holidays!

I have been listing new and exciting things in my Etsy shop. I have been having fun experimenting with wire, making my own ear wires and headpins. I even have some listed in my Etsy shop Chickibeads.

Here are some of my newest creations.

I hope 2010 has been treating all of you kindly. I hope to list lots more new and exciting things this year!

Wordless Wednesday....Chickadee feast

Chickadees love to sit and eat on our birdfeeders....this little guy I photographed the other day.

Wordless Wednesday...Smiling Dog

To make you smile today...