Junk Drawer Boogie

Junk Drawer Boogie

necklace

by One Of A Crane

The Cat's Meow

The Cat's Meow

New necklace by

One Of A Crane

After The Stampede

Just back from the most exciting show I've ever done!

I practically sold out!

It took me a whole year scouring thrift stores, flea markets and garage sales for jewelry parts. Now I get to start all over!

I cannot wait!

If you haven't ever been to the Country Living Fair, you should start planning now for next year. I heard that they are adding 8 more shows for 2011.

Now if, you'd excuse me,

I've got some pickin to do!

Country Living Fair

If you've never been to the Country Living Fair, now is the time!

Each booth is like turning the page in the magazine. So many talented people come together to share their work. It's like a dream!

My good friend Kelly and I were fortunate to get accepted in this year's show in Columbus, Ohio. We will be selling upcycled jewelry, clothing, handbags, and of course our huge collection of Cowgirl Boots. We have close to 100 pairs in all sizes! Gity Up!

If you're in the area, you gotta come!

Look for the Kelly Lane booth#52

It's Country Living!

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Blue Grossbeak

Blue Grossbeak

8 x 8

acrylic on

gallery wrapped canvas

Yellow Warbler

Yellow Warbler

8x8

acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas

Owl II

Owl II

16 x 16

acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas

owl

Owl

16 x16

acrylic on

gallery wrapped canvas

Mildred's House

Mildred's House

Unaffected

Unnoticed

Still by few

Curling comfortably under a throw

housecoat gown

her story's on

the coffee's strong

Who's to say what lonely is.

Old Man Winter

Old Man Winter

cuff bracelets

from the Cabinetware series

By One Of A Crane

In the midst of Summer, I learned that within me lay a secret Winter.

Souvenir

Souvenir( sou-ve-nir)

Something that serves as a reminder.

Souvenir spoon necklaces not only remind you where you've been, but possibly where you'd rather be. Of all the many places I have been,

home is still my favorite souvenir!

Happy travels this summer to all of you!

Flight Of Fancy

Flight Of Fancy
from theFlatware Series
by One Of A Crane

A Special Serving

A Special Serving
By One Of A Crane
from the Flatware series

Just A Spoonful

A new series by
One Of A Crane

Wonderland

Wonderland

ring from the Cabinetware series

by One Of A Crane

Hyacinth

Hyacinth
By One Of A Crane
from the Cabinetware series

Très Chic

Très Chic
From the Cabinetware series
By One Of A Crane

Mistress Of The World

Mistress Of The World
from the Cabinetware Series
By One Of A Crane

Back On The Chain Gang

Chain Chain Chains!
By One Of A Crane

Flea Market Follies

Flea Market Follies
Oh, the wonderful things you see!!

Simple Life

Welcome to the simple life

Sienna

The Sienna
Upcycled dog collar
by One Of A Crane

Broken Dreams

Broken dreams
what memories were made of.
Played over and over
until that one day
far away in the past......

Tractor

To me, things

that show a little age, are just more

interesting...........

Branching Out

Don't let anything prevent you from branching out..............

Middle America

Middle America
where time stands still enough to hear the grass grow.

Silver Lining

Always look for the silver lining.............

Madame Butterfly

Madame Butterfly
necklace
by One Of A Crane
from the cabinet ware series

One Love

One Love
Necklace by One Of A Crane
from the cabinet ware series

Bull Honkey-Tonk

Bull Honkey-Tonk
necklace
by One Of A Crane

Lady Bird

Lady Bird Necklace
from the cabinet ware series
by One Of A Crane
Broken bits of yesteryear....

You've Been Steampunk'd

You've Been Steampunked!
3 new necklaces by
One Of A Crane
Two vintage pocket watches were deconstructed and resurrected and one magnify glass was collaged with Neo-Victorian memorabilia.

Wisdom

Wisdom
necklace from the cabinetware series
by One Of A Crane

Peace

Peace
necklace from the cabinetware series
by One Of A Crane

Hugs and Kisses

Hugs and Kisses
earrings by
One Of A Crane
WWII era Underwood typewriter keys, rhinestones, and rosary beads-OH MY!

Pirate's Booty

Pirate's Booty

Ring

Necklace

by One Of A Crane

Be Mine

Be Mine
charm bracelet
By
One Of A Crane

Guns and Roses

Guns and Roses
necklace by One Of A Crane
Summon your inner Rocker!!!

"Welcome to the jungle We got fun 'n' games.............."

Butterfly Catcher And The Rye

Butterfly Catcher And The Rye
necklace
A partial homage to J.D. Salinger, who died last Wednesday at age 91.
He so hated the notoriety from his best selling novel, Catcher In The Rye, that he became a recluse in his home in New Hampshire.
So , in his honor, a collection of rhinestones, crystals, and silver butterflies share the stage for this necklace.
I searched hard for this Rye decanter label. I caught this specimen from an antique store in West Virginia.

One Love

One Love
necklaces
from the barware series
by One Of A Crane
A smattering of loved items come together to create One Love.

Malibu

I don't advocate trespassing through someone else's lawn, but I just couldn't help myself.

My thought is, that if you hurry and act natural, no one will notice.

Old Man Winter

Old Man Winter
necklace
from the Cabinet ware series
by One Of A Crane

Just A Memory

Just A Memory
on a
24 inch antique brass chain

You Had To Be A Big Shot

My Mother's Cross
A recent excavation in Spain has found that Neanderthals wore jewelry!!
No, this necklace isn't one of the relics, but almost. The cross was my mother's, that she wore in the 70's. The other trinkets are thrift store finds and pieces that friends have gifted me.
Archaeologists found shells with holes drilled in them. Perhaps, they were strung on a necklace or even a bracelet. Wearing jewelry denotes the ability of symbolic thinking.
Maybe these primitive beings weren't as primitive as we thought.
Humans have been adorning themselves with ornamentation for 250,000 years! I would bet that Neanderthal woman was trying to detract from her prominent brow ridge. All women should be aware of this detract-the-eye trick, especially if they are Neanderthalish. A colorful scarf paired with a chunky necklace can work wonders!
I really don't want to think they were trying to embellish their looks. I mean, who wants to draw attention to yourself when you're chinless and have a forward jutting jaw.
I think that we need to change our opinions about Neanderthals . They've had a bad rapt for long enough. Desiring bling is a sign if higher thinking that sets you apart from a crowd. You know, makes a statement
"Ornaments show you're part of the in-crowd, or a big shot. Early humans used symbols, and it's considered a hallmark of an intelligent, social species"
Joao Zihao, archaeologist University of Bristol in England

Git It

Good Stuff
Gotta Git It!!

Good Stuff

Good Stuff
Necklace by
One Of A Crane
A 2010's signature.
A reminder and an advertisement all in one!

Be A Bird

So tired of dreams of flying,
she decided to become a bird.
No more if
just when
and ready can't
unheard.