What Were They Thinking - Artists With Great Minds

I believe creative expression is limitless - as long as there is an mind open to the inspiration of their life and life in general. Heide Hibbard, a fellow Etsy and EBSQ artist recently tapped into that idea and created her Etsy Treasury. Filled with excellent artwork, including my original female nude oil painting "Denial", you can view this treasury until Wedneday, January 9th - just click the image below!

Heide Hibbard fine art paintings and fine art gifts

Heide has been a great supporter of my art and a fabulous "advertiser" via her Treasury's. I have had the pleasure to get to know her - she is an absolutely wonderful woman, and I always appreciate when she features my work! Please click on her banner to view some of her wonderful art!

A Rose is A Rose is A Rose

An extremely flattering title of a wonderful feature by George McKim, on his wonderful blog George McKim - Artist Blog. A fellow Etsy artist, I am proud to share this post with you!

From the Studio of George McKim
Fine Art Paintings, Collage, Lino Prints & Note Cards
Please click on the banner below to enjoy his highly creative work!

Look What I Made!

I have been creating gemstone bracelets - and having a blast! I hope you enjoy these goodies!

Turquoise & Moukaite
"Blazing Cold"

Coral, Azurite, Sodalite,

Grossularite, Moukaite,
Turquoise, Rhodonite
"Merry Go Round"

"Beach Party!"
Carved Wood, Ocean Jasper, Carnelian, Turquoise, Petersite

"Passionate"
Sugalite, Quartz, Fluorite, Amethyst, Wood

Moukaite & Pewter Accents
"Glorious Morning"






Please check out my Etsy shop to see if these new bracelets have been listed.

AS ALWAYS! Please feel free to contact me directly if you are interested in purchasing anything you see on my blog at:

stacirosedesigns@yahoo.com

Don't see something that strikes your fancy?!! I am always happy to create custom pieces just for you or your loved one!

Sodalite, Aventurine, Turquoise,
Chalcedony, Ocean Jasper,
Amazonite, Grossularite, Azurite,
Pearl, Fluorite, Quartz
"Great Wide Open"

Amazonite, Grossularite, Fluorite, Aventurine, Pearl, Quartz, Tree Agate,
Yellow Turquoise, Ocean Jasper
"Earth Beauty"

Click here to see more!
Staci Rose Designs Etsy Shop

The Avatar's Got Me

Michelle Mahler believes,

"You can say a lot in that little box, don't forget to look."

This is my avatar:

This is the fabulous Etsy Treasury she created. It's a creative idea that features some creative work. I'm proud to say, it also includes one of my Signature Swirl polymer clay pendants. Please click on the image below to view through Monday, October 5th.


Please visit Michelle Mahler's Etsy shop: Teka and Zoe's Jewelry. An Eclectic mix of Interesting & Inspired Handcrafted Jewelry using Unusual Beads & Stones. Made from Sterling, Fine Silver or Brass. Plus a mixed bag of Jewelry makin's, some textiles, maybe stuff for wearable art...all hoping to inspire you. Click on the banner to visit her shop!

Sherry's Creative Corner - Something to Think About

While visiting Sherry's blog I came across this excellent entry:


1. I create anything my mind stumbles upon. I paint, write, sing, bead, design jewelry. I like to keep my hands busy with crafts like wine cork trivets, mahjonng menorahs, wine stoppers, wine charms, decorated boxes, picture frames, and mirrors, test tube mezuzah, custom orders.

2. I remember the junk drawer. My parents had a drawer in the kitchen by the phone that had all the odd bits and pieces of a home. I took the screws and pen caps and empty spools and would create diaramas.

3. My inspiration comes from my life, experiences, the odd meanderings of my brain. When I create jewelry, I do what the beads tell me to do.

4. My favorite tools are my paintbrushes. They are beautiful, worn, work hard for me, and let me paint exactly what I want - sometimes whether or not I thought so. (My second favorite would have to be white clay - what else lets you pulverize it without giving you a bad feeling afterwards?!!)

5. Since my creative process is so varied, I'd have to say that is my favorite part!

6. There is no motivation. There is only me. It's just who I am, I can't turn it on and off, decide not to think or create.

7. My main goal within the next 6-12 months is to network, blog, create. This blog is a lot of fun and I have met some wonderful people I wouldn't have otherwise. I belong to several communities - WWAO, Etsy, EBSQ, Ebay - and am grateful for the give and take of ideas and support. And, I can't help creating! I just can't!

8. Words to describe my work: functional, unique, one-of-a-kind, abstract, sincere, emotional, passionate, helpful, tactile.

9. Some of my favorite designers/artists include masters like Monet and Rembrandt, contemporary artists like Michael Parkes, Joan Miro, and Irving Amen and self-representing artists such as Melia Dawn Newman, Diane Casey, Mark Seabrook, Veronique Perron, Jennifer Lommers, Margaret Conte, Lisa Bartlett, Jessica Torrant, Mandy Budan, Angelina Kasroll, Robin Tucker, H. Hinkle, Julie Persons, Fabio Napoliani, and David Torres. Of course, the diverse artistry of the members of WWAO!

10. The perfect day is filled with friends and family, love and sharing, creating that piece I am so proud of that I am almost surprised it came from my being, and a day free from my chronic pain. Sigh...

Please feel free to express your feelings in the comments section!

To visit Sherry's blog - click on the image to enjoy her thoughts and her work!