Mala Beads Making and Yoga with your Minis

Want to celebrate Mother's Day this year differently?  Join us this Sunday at Yoga360 for a fun family yoga and mala beads making.  Dads and brothers can come too! 

Yoga Bead Love. Yoga and Mala Beads Making Workshop.

So excited to start 2014 with series of yoga+art workshops to teach. First on the list: ‘YOGA. BEAD. LOVE.’ A Yoga and Mala Beads Making Workshop on February 23, Sunday, 2-4pm. 

Mala Beads have been around for centuries, are not only beautiful, but also an anytime-reminder of the inner quietude and space available to us at all times. Turning the thumb around each bead while reciting a mantra or holding a visualization helps keep count and sustain focus during meditation.

Enjoy an hour of gentle yoga practice followed by a fun, creative workshop. You will choose, string and make your own Mala Beads Bracelet that complement your unique energy system. You can keep it for yourself or give as a gift. Bring a friend and let’s have fun!  All levels welcome.

Contact: Yoga360.  91 Bankview Dr., Frankfort, IL 60423 / South Chicagoland. Visit www.yoga-360.com or call (815) 806-0360 to reserve your spots.

Hop on to my website sheriesloane.com for more yoga+art fun!

Bling Your Painting

Working on a new collection.  These are tiny paintings set in jewelries. Perfect as Mother's Day or bridesmaids gifts.

Have a city, landmark, subject you want to be painted?  To see more of my recent works, please visit:

www.sheriesloane.com

Like it?  I'm always happy to hear your thoughts.

Thanks again for stopping by!

Persian Bracelet

Made to match the Necklace.

'Multi-Strand Golden Turquoise Crochet Bracelet'

Click here to see more ways

on how to wear this unique fiber art jewelry,

and to find out the inspiration behind.

Princess of Persia

Fresh from the Studio.

'Multi-Strand Golden Turquoise Crochet Necklace'

Click here to see six more ways

on how to wear this unique fiber art jewelry,

and to find out the inspiration behind.

Going Vegan

Love your greens? Wear it!

'Peas in a Pod'

Multistrand Artisan Necklace

Click here to find out more about my new creation.

Tag It

Custom Cardstock Jewelry Tag, 2 x 2 inches.

New tag I designed for Salty Cat Co., another indie jewelry online shop from North Carolina.  Hope you like it.

Happy Haven Gets Tagged

Click image above to zoom.

Here's the latest jewelry tag I designed for Happy Haven, a popular artisan jewelry online store.  I used the logo the designer sent me and used fonts fitting to her business.  Purple is the highlight of her color scheme, but we both opted for the white background.

This is to allow different color and style of necklaces stand out when attached to the tag, making the tag more 'color and contrast' friendly.

Although the logo is pixelated, the graphic came out with smooth lines when printed with its final size of 2 x 5 inches.  

It's simple, classy and great way to brand your items.  

Ready to get tagged?  Click here.

Hooked

Gold Metallic Bracelet.  Crochet, $12.

I have a confession to make.  The second time I picked up crocheting again, I was hooked.  That was two years ago, when my ultra-stretched belly was growing a baby.  Sleep was rare in those last few weeks before the little one decided he's ready to come out.  To while away the time, I thought I'll give crocheting another try.  

So much have changed since I first learned the craft.  I was sixteen when mom first taught me.    From home decor to fashion, it found it's way to the hearts of many.  Crochet has evolved to be a prevalent craft for even the younger generation.

For me, it's an 'art' by itself.  Just like any medium, it can be articulated into many unexpected art forms.  Someday, I plan to build a six foot fiber installation using crochet.  The type that will make one stop and wonder, 'That was crocheted?'

But I'll save that for another day or year.   Today, it's jewelry-making.  

With my hook, of course.

The Opera

'Opera'.  Fine Art Jewelry, 2008. 

Available at the Gift Shop. $12.90

The lady sings at the Opera,

But all eyes were on her.

Her crimson necklace,

Adorned her lovely frame.

She too was a star,

All to her own right

A unique, handmade contemporary piece.

Created in my studio today.