I’m in an eBay Group called Crafters’ Cafe…we’re a bunch of people who bonded together before the groups even came into play over there. Found each other over on the Craft & Hobby discussion boards. There is a core group of us, who always welcome newcomers…but I sometimes think they are a little intimidated by the craziness that goes on. LOL! Over the next few weeks I’m going to highlight two members at a time…there are beaders, quilters, knitters, embroiderers, jewelers, painters, crafters, artists, sewers, candle makers, soapers, clay sculptors…you name it, we make it.
Today I’m going to introduce Sue Clark and Donna Bohler ~
Donna retired in the Fall of 2006 from the phone company back in Michigan…since then she picked back up an old hobby, macrame, and a new hobby ~ beading & jewelry making. She mastered beading real fast and is making beautiful designs! Am trying to get her to start a shop over on Etsy, but one step at a time, I guess…she’ll be starting a blog this weekend. Fingers crossed! 
Until then…you can find her at her ebay store ~ Knots Sew Much. She plans on selling her creations at craft shows in her neck of the woods, as well as on-line. Below are some of Donna’s beaded jewelry that she has finished ~
Siam Peyote bracelet with crystals & gold rings
Bracelet: Turquoise crystals and gold pearls
Byzantine: Chain Mail bracelet, sterling silver
And one of my favorites ~
Necklace with African art glass beads, copper beads & spacers
Sue Clark, of Pertualplum and Unique Re-tiques, is a VERY multi-talented lady. Sue works with recycled materials to create one of kind artwork, she also makes art and fine crafts as well. Sue loves to work with metals, especially copper. She paints, draws, and loves watercolors and pastels. I would love to spend a week up in Oregon with her…in her shop and wandering around her property.
You can find Sue at her website ~ Unique Re-tiques~ a resource for free craft ideas, do it yourself projects, art and craft supplies (new and recycled), Portland, Oregon area shopping, Oregon travel, Oregon sightseeing, Recycled or Repurposed art information, craft fairs and festivals….
At Etsy ~ Perpetualplum….
And at her blog here on wordpress.com ~ Perpetualplum’s Weblog
Below are pictures of some of Sue’s creations ~
Altered Domino Bracelet Celebrating Grapes ~ can be bought on etsy
Framed Altered Art Jeweled Copper Butterfly Aenus Decororis ~ also can be bought on etsy!
Pink Flowers Hand Ink Rendered Altered Domino Brooch ~ etsy item
Paisley Peacocks Altered Mini Domino Necklace with Vintage Copper Findings ~ etsy
And from my collection ~ here is one of my many ACEO cards of Sue’s ~
Instead of Growing Old, She Grew Wings.
Please check out this wonderful ladies at their sites! You won’t be disappointed!
