tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post7727758206250727330..comments2024-03-28T03:40:29.423-04:00Comments on Passage des Perles: Jewelry: Pretty in paperDuchessehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-50941495477178635442016-01-10T08:00:19.894-05:002016-01-10T08:00:19.894-05:00Thank you so much for the wonderful compliment of ...Thank you so much for the wonderful compliment of showing my work on your blog. I apologize for this late response, but have been out of touch re online activity.<br /><br />The jewelry which I make, with joy and exuberance, is part of me--the creative touch I have strived to enhance all of my visual activities. I remember making little things from paper when young. (My dad worked at a publishing house and he always brought home scrap paper. In those early years, glue and tape was not very accessable and pricy so I made my own, with flour and water.) I remember cutting out layers of paper with little doors that opened. <br /><br />I also spent a great deal of time drawing house plans (I did want to become an architect!) Those early years were formative and perhaps now, many decades later, have come full circle, with my working with paper in various ways. Along the way, I fell in love with fabric and have enjoyed endless years of sewing and making things with fabric, including my new passion of fabric jewelry. <br /><br />One can follow one's passions, or not, and I am very happy that my jewelry making has been a highlight of my many hours available in retirement!<br /><br />I hope many of you will experiment with papers and fabrics. Laura H--best wishes for your working on beads! As I have only recently started making my own beads I can assure you that the results are really special and about as custom as can be had!<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Kirsten <br /> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01284059534478715988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-78030211714176436552016-01-07T09:51:27.277-05:002016-01-07T09:51:27.277-05:00There must be something in the air. I've had ...There must be something in the air. I've had a lot of fun with a triple strand necklace made of either balsa or cork which is perfect for summer wear when I leave my scarves in the cupboard. Wanting more light weight pieces, I decided to try making my own, hence the bead workshop. And now, this wonderful post! So inspirational, thank you.LauraHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03402103522466794364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-90763907814590458522016-01-07T08:36:49.981-05:002016-01-07T08:36:49.981-05:00Our local Eileen Fisher store for a while was carr...Our local Eileen Fisher store for a while was carrying some African paper bead necklaces, but not as striking as these. It's fascinating work and lovely artistry!Susan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005855250089328310noreply@blogger.com