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I am having so much fun designing with Kanna Glass Studio beads!  

Here are a couple of necklaces that are in progress.  

I am calling them Cascade.  These will definitely make a statement!  

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Things are coming along in the studio these days as I prepare for the first release of the coast to coast collaboration with my friend Jenn.  

The pieces are taking shape and I am adding the beautiful beads.  These ones are inspired by barnacles!  

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I have been working on these new bronze and glass pieces.  I am having a grand time with matching the right blue bead to the right bronze form.  

They will be ready for release in a few weeks. Don't worry, the wires won't be sticking out when they are done!   

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I am still working on my coast to coast collaboration pieces.  I made these rings with an idea in my head - one large statement necklace with a mix of my bronze and Kanna Glass beads.  

Now that I am playing around with them (the rings are just out of the kiln and not polished yet), I am not so sure about the one big necklace.  

Maybe, there will be TWO necklaces from these three pieces!  

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I am really pleased with how these new pieces for my coast to coast collaboration with Kanna Glass Studio are coming along.  

These pieces came out of the kiln last weekend.  And I thought I would see how they matched up to the lovely ocean coloured beads before I polish them up to their true bronze colours.  

I really love how they are looking so far.  

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When I wear my Ocean curl necklace, I always get compliments.

Maybe it's because the shape of the necklace resembles the curve of the dolphin?  

Or perhaps it is just a unique and simple statement.  

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I love to pair my Maderia earrings with my Petite Madeleine necklace.  

They go swimmingly together and add a touch of class to any outfit.  

Even the turtle approves!  

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I really did try to put the beads away so I could focus.

But they kept clamouring in their new jar home.  Until they all tumbled out!

This is what it feels like when I am inspired creatively - all the ideas clamouring to get out!  

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"The sea, once it casts it's spell,

holds one in it's net of wonder Forever" ~ Jacques Cousteau

I am currently working on new pieces that include these beautiful beads.  To be first in line when they are released, you need to be on my email list.  Sign up below.

Opening the box of beads was really fun.  It was full of the blues and greens of the oceans, like the Atlantic and the Caribbean.  

Some are one colour:

And some are swirled, multicoloured, just like the ocean!

I can't wait to see what comes from this collaboration.  

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What does the cup of ocean hold?
Glory of purple and glint of gold;
Tenderest greens and heavenly blue,
Shot with the sunlight through and through;

Wayward ripples that idly roam.
Tumbling breakers with gallant foam;
Sands and pebbles that chase and slide;
Mystic currents that softly glide;

Mighty spell of the ages old,
This does the cup of ocean hold.

~ Amos Russel Wells

As mentioned in yesterday's post, my friend and I are collaborating by swapping beads with each other.  I received my treasure package last week.  

I discovered that Jenn included a few of her handmade cards for me.  

Then, to the real treasure!  Atlantic dark blue beads and.....

Lively Caribbean coloured beads!  SO.MUCH.FUN!!!  The ideas have been popping out of my head.  

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