~*~*~* Now On Sale ~*~*~Give yourself some summertime fun by taking this popular online class available at Creative Workshops. Learn to make your own customized Gypsy Style Heart Necklace~Take just the chains class, just the heart pendant class or save even MORE and buy the bundle for both classes. For a limited time only, so don't miss out before the prices change!  Visit http://store.creativeworkshops.me/Be-Still-My-Heart-and-Heart-Chains-Class-Bundle--Carol-Berger-_p_157.html for more info~

We Have a Winner!

Congratulations to Mary Anne Klinglesmith Flesch, you are the winner of the "Heart Chains" online workshop giveaway!  To all those who entered, I wish I could give each of you something to show my appreciation for entering.  Remember, this class, as well as the "Be Still My Heart" class are both at a discounted price until the class is viewable, which is March 30. At that time, the price will go to the normal price.

FREE Jewelry Online Workshop Giveaway~!~

~*~FREE GIVEAWAY~*~  I am currently teaching 2  online workshops/ jewelry classes over at Creative Workshops , which are available now for purchase (at a discount price until March 30!) and will be viewable to the student on March 30. As a little kick starter, Gail Schmidt and I are running a giveaway promotion, for your chance to win the "HEART CHAINS" class for FREE~ All you need to do is leave a comment here at this post, and wait for the drawing to take place the second week in March.  Please leave a way that I can contact you, as well (email address,  Facebook page, etc.).  Who doesn't love a giveaway!?!  Good Luck!

This class is perfect for even a beginner at jewelry making. You will need basic jewelry tools, and basic jewelry supplies.  B'Sue's Boutique has a great selection of many of the elements that go into these gypsy style chains. Please see the supply list over at Creative Workshops, and pay B'Sue a visit for supplies.

Long Time, No See~ And an Online Jewelry Workshop to Get Ready For~!~

So excited here..... while I've been away from my blog, I have been busy readying myself to teach TWO (that's 2!) online workshops over at Creative Workshops.  My altered heart pendants, and some assembled chains to complement the pendants. Of course you can take just one of the classes, or save a little $ and sign up for both, if you are are so inclined.  Stay tuned, because a free giveaway is in the works!  I'll be sure to keep you informed so you don't miss out on the fun.

New Workshop .... 3 Weeks Away~!~

 If you are in the south eastern Michigan area and love vintage style jewelry, this  is for you!!  On Saturday, March 1,  I will have the pleasure of teaching a jewelry workshop at Heavenly Scent Herb Farm , where  we will make this beautiful, vintage style necklace.  Oodles of rhinestones, crystals, rosary segments, wire wrapped beads and chain segments will make up the chain portion of this long,  mid-chest piece and the pendant is made of an ornate escutcheon (antique keyhole) and skeleton key.  You will learn many basic jewelry skills, how to distress and age metal, how to build layers and design your own chain out of found objects and beads.  Class size is limited, so if you are interested,   check out mid-Heavenly Scent Herb Farm's website  for sign up info.  Don't miss out!

Something Wicked This Way Comes~!~!

Fall is here, and so is the season of witches, goblin's and things that go "bump" in the night!  My favorite time is upon us.  To me, the "holidays" that most people consider Christmas and New Year's, actually begins just before Halloween.  That is when my mind goes into overdrive with plans, creations and decorations to come.  Soon I will be taking the black and orange decor down and replacing it with white and silver.   But before that happens, I clicked a few shots of some of the Halloween vignette's around our house~   Happy Haunting!!

Next Show.... June 8th~

Formerly known as the Pink Promenade show, it is now called Up Jake's and Down Mike's and it promises to be better than ever. If you are in the area on June 8th, stop by! I will have plenty of these creations, and much, much more~