Random Acts of Kindness : Gift to ChersPassion

Little blurb about her driftwood creations in a UK online publication hoping to drive more traffic to her store.  If you haven't noticed Cherri Miele of ChersPassion store is amazing ---what she's doing with natural driftwood is something else.  So check it out!

Check it out HERE!

HOW YOU CAN GET THIS:
If you have some artwork that you think would fit to the theme of this site, let me know.  I am working on sea glass next.  It has to be natural components so do convo me at RetroChalet.  I must forewarn you I will need your emailed permission to use your photos and words so that I may forward it to my editor.

Summer Trends

Are you in the middle of designing upcycled jewelry and/or accessories for those hot summer months?  Here are some tips from Real Simple Magazine.  Remember to pick up your favorite fashion magazine to get those tips about colors and trends that are happening right now.  Use that knowledge in designing your jewelry and accessories.

Real Simple states that the summer trends are:

• Sea Blue Touches:  All the colors of the ocean - from  pop of turquoise to a swath of deep indigo - will bring coolness to the simplest of basics.  Think a white linen shirt, easy tan trousers, or a pale gray shirt

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Big Chunky AQUA Ring by ChersPassion , a real steal at only $5.

• Back To Nature:   Anything olive, tan, beige, brown, rust, or even a spicy shade of mustard - by pairing them with new accents inspired by organic shapes and natural materials.

 Shell Bracelet in natural hues and components is so elegant , $20, by MWGregory .

• Bright Colors:  THE BRIGHTER, THE BETTER! It is a no-brainer that you can punch up any outfit  with a vibrant shade, but why night mix colors for maximum impact and extra versatility?  Slip on green flats with a yellow shirt.  Have a fuchsia dress? Carry an orange clutch.  Or try crimson sunglasses with a purple top.

Gorgeous Bright Origami Scrabble Tile Pendant Jewelry Set by IslandGirlzJewelry, $12.95.

Remember that when you are finished with that fashion magazine...cut it up, tear it up, make a beautiful bracelet and earrings out of it!

YanniCreations creates gorgeous jewelry out of paper, like this decoupaged Map Bangle, $18!

ChersPassion : Revisited

Shop Name: ChersPassion

Location: Baltimore, MD

Owner: Cherri Miele

Etsy Shop Link: http://www.cherspassion.etsy.com/

Cherri's shop is filled with a wide variety of artwork, that is fully functional and home and garden decor that is great for decoration . The best part, is she implements recycled, and discarded goods in her work to bring you these one of a kind creations.

Wearable Art & Accessories

These wearable art rings, are my favorite and made out of upcycled bottle caps:

A real steal at their average price of $5, this Rose one HERE.

A lot of work went into this cigar box etched butterfly purse, on sale for $85 it is functional and well made.

When asked about her art, she explains, "Unlike something machine made, I believe art has it's own personality. It tells it's own story, and as it changes hands, the pages of it's story are further written."

Cherri pours her heart and soul into each piece, and is often inspired by nature. She says, "In my work you will find original concepts incorporated in something similar you may have seen before, but you'll notice the difference right away."

My favorite creations she makes are those out of natural wood found from a local beach.  These driftwood pieces are turned into keychains, garden art, and home decor.

$25 for this upcycled driftwood sign is a real steal, I love the way the gems catch the sun!  

Cherri is not limited to one medium, so be sure to check out her shop for great items, and wonderful gift ideas!  She has been known to upcycle everything from soda pop bottles (for spinners) to tin cans (for cat purses!)

Repurrrposed PURSE built custom order, check 'em out HERE.

Check out her store HERE. 
Read her blog http://cherspassion.blogspot.com/
Fan her on Facebook here!