~ The Contrivance ~

Just wanted to share my new obsession with you guys. I have been making some new jewelry and wanted to share. I am putting some of it up for sale and will possibly be making more depending on the response I get from it.

Hope you enjoy!!!

Welcome to...

~The Contrivance~

~Secrets~

$20

~ Invention ~

$35

~Silver Wink Earrings~

$10

~Silver Wink Necklace~

$28

~Silver Wink Set~

$32

~Ensign~

(Not for Sale)

~Damselfly~

$10

~Torque~

$20

Transmission

$20

If you would like to order or would like more information

e-mail me at

artwithashley at gmail.com

Just Sew Sew

I realized recently that I have only done one post about my sewing adventures. I would hate for you to think I haven't touched my machine since then. So to prove that I didn't build up a bunch of hype about wanting a sewing machine, I took a few photos of my new sewing projects.

I have not yet delved into using patterns, so for now I just find the fabric, get inspired, and use other objects in my wardrobe to be my guide.

Hope you enjoy the new creations :)

I bought 3 of these tops on sale ... 3 for $10.

When I was looking at them I noticed they didn't fit right. I believe the designers intent was to have the sides scoop in and make baggy pockets. When I tried them on it just looked all wrong. I decided to buy the tops anyway and cut them down to size and

use the extra fabric to make cute details.

Here is the process

I used the extra fabric to make ruffled flowers.

After the flowers were made I hand sewed

them on so they would be secure and not flop around.

Here is the finished project up close.

Here is the second top I redid. It was fall time when I did this

one so I decided it would be fun to do a leaf pattern.

Here is what I came up with.

When I was at the craft store I found this supper cute plaid fabric.

I don't think I own anything plaid so I decided to give it a shot.

I spent some time researching images of plaid skirts and other

regular skirt styles until I decided on this one.

This skirt was inspired by a Fashion Week designer.

The skirt I saw was a mini skirt but had looser

ruffles and more layers. I took the concept and made it my own...

I think it turned out really fun and flirty.

I have also been wanting to make a vintage looking necklace out of old keys... After some searching and cleaning and scrubbing I came out with this little gem. I really love the look of it.

I have a few other projects in line that I should be posting soon!!

As my husband would say... "Craft Hard"

Just a little Charm

I have never been the type to wear a lot of jewelry or think about accessorizing. My sister always had to help me out in that department. But that all changed after I met my mother in law. She introduced me to the world of jewelry making. I have loved spending time with her in her craft room chatting and creating. She basically created a monster.

The last couple of projects have been really fun for me so I thought I might share them with all of you.





The clasps allow you to change out charms and colors easily. It makes it fun as well because you can use a multiple charms or a single one.

See, it is easy to change it up and decide what items you want to put on or take off.

A little heart charm

I got this awesome arrowhead at a rock and gem show in Utah. (My sister teaches 2nd grade and I was able to go with them on the field trip to check out the rocks. So now every time I put this on I think of my sister and her cute little class.) I knew I wanted to use this as a charm for my necklace. I was glad I was able to pull it off successfully.