"Portrait Suitcases"

Here are some of the finished..."portrait suitcases"...

                        Luis is such a hard worker with a good attitude...some of his items
                     include a fish for his love of fishing, a rosary for his religious beliefs,
                     and pictures of Messi, a favorite soccer player.

                        Diana takes a lot of pride in her work...some of her items include
                       favorite singers, soccer ball representing her favorite sport, and a
                       cross for her religious beliefs.

                        Jenniffer is very creative...she took time to add some finishing
                        decorating touches to her suitcase.

                      Eric did a great job on his suitcase...a unique touch was the way
                      he did his name with letters linked together on wire...he worked
                      hard on this project.
                                        

"Portrait Suitcases" by 21st Century Students

Students in my 21st Century Class at Cedar Shoals just completed a mixed-media project
entitled, "Portrait Suitcases". The project was inspired by George Davidson, a local Athens
artist, who believes each of us has a unique journey in life. Students' "suitcases" are made
from cigar boxes from the International Cigar Company. They chronicled the story of their
lives using a variety of items...charms, pictures, jewelry...items that had a special
meaning. Take a peek at this creative journey...

                                         Diana, Eric, Luis, Grecia, and Alex starting project

                                        Diana, Eric, and Luis taking a break

                                         Tania being creative

                                        Jocelyn decorating her "suitcase"

Favorite shops...Athens Interiors Market, Hodge Podge, and The Cotton Depot

These shops are fabulous for decorating ideas or gifts...Athens Interiors Market in Athens...next to the Hilltop Grille on the Atlanta Highway...perfect for small gifts and Trinkets' jewelry. The jewelry in the pictures can also be purchased on the Trinkets' web site and in the Trinkets' Etsy Shop.
www.trinketsjewelrydesigns.com
www.trinketsjewelry.etsy.com
Hodge Podge and The Cotton Depot are both in Monroe, GA and have some fabulous decorating ideas...not to mention vintage Christmas items as well as new items for gift-giving. Get your Christmas list and stop by these wonderful shops!

Heartscapes Art Gallery Holiday Market

Trinkets participated in the Heartscapes Art Gallery Holiday Market on November 17 & 18. There was a variety of artists and beautiful weather.  Take a peek at some of the faces of the show...

Trinkets

Jackie

Laura

Terry

"Mojitos at the Market" Holiday Open House

"Mojitos at the Market" was held at Athens Interiors Market on Thursday, November 8
from 5:30 to 8:30. The event officially kicked off the holiday shopping season. There was special pricing, complimentary gift wrap, and lots of eating and drinking...a festive and successful event!

Sarah, the Bartender

Trinkets' Jewelry   

Holiday Decor

Emily & Friends

The Goat

The Garden Area

                             Linda, Lee, and the girls wrapping up the night...a fun event!

21st Century Students at Cedar Shoals Unit on Uganda

The students in my 21st Century Jewelry-Making Class at Cedar Shoals just completed a unit on Uganda. The Bead for Life organization allows Ugandan women and children to sell their wares in the Fair Trade Federation. This is a wonderful program that helps producers earn wages and lifts families out of extreme poverty. Their beads become income for housing, medical expenses, food, etc. The women also sell shea butter, jewelry, and peppermint lip balm. My students made jewelry from these wonderful beads made from recycled paper, researched web sites to find more ways to help eradicate extreme poverty, and completed writing assignments related to the topic. For more information, go to www.beadforlife.org

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                                         Alex, Diana, Jenniffer, Grecia, & Luis working together

                                                        Joselynne and Tonia working together

Trinkets has a new logo...

Trinkets has a new logo...just in time for holiday shopping! All purchases will be boxed with a dark pink raffia ribbon...Happy Shopping! If you haven't visited our web site and etsy shop, please stop by.
New items are listed daily...great place to shop online.
www.trinketsjewelrydesigns.com
www.trinketsjewelry.etsy.com

Love the new trend...Jewelry with Crosses

I love the new trend...jewelry with crosses. I have really been inspired by all of the avenues this trend can take...from working with resin...metal..silver...and gold. Take a look at some of Trinkets' designs.
We will be participating in the Athens Interiors Market, "Mojitos at the Market" on Thursday, November 8th from 5:30-8:30 p.m....great time to purchase gifts for all the people on your list. Trinkets will also be participating in the Heartscapes Annual Holiday Market November 17-18...unique, affordable hand-crafted gifts of art by local artisans in the Atlanta area.

Bohemian, Gypsy, Hippie...A Rose By Any Other Name

"What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet..."
Shakespeare

This is one of my favorite lines from "Romeo and Juliet"...whether we call the design bohemian, gypsy, hippie...the look is the same. I love the BOHO look of today...a reminder of a time in my life that recalls wonderful, bittersweet memories...days of patched jean shorts, embroidered flowing tops, flip flops...carefree days...days of first love.                              
Back then, it was mostly about the look...the clothing...not the jewelry. The BOHO look of today...lots of chains, beaded earrings, bold color...and, yes...still...embroidered tops, funky headbands, and color...the look is the same...just by a different name. And the peace symbol?
Yes, it was around, too!