Another Year, Another Countdown to Mother's Day From Blue Morning Expressions

I started the countdown late this year.  It's week three for Julie of Blue Morning Expressions' current Mother's Day Countdown.  Here, you will find wonderful hand made gifts for the women in your lives for Mother's Day. 

Starting every Friday, you can also post your items for sale in the current week's countdown,  There are only a few rules: You MUST share each and every item somewhere, be it Face Book, Twitter, Pinterest, Wanelo, etc.  and comment on the post on Blue Morning Expressions blog, leaving the link to where you commented. 

Here's the link for this week's collection:

 Blue Morning Expressions Countdown to Mother's Day 2015-Week 3

I hope you join us in the celebration of this special day for Mom!

Blue Morning Expressions: Polymer Clay Artist Extraordinaire

The artist behind Blue Morning Expressions  is exactly what the title implies, extraordinary.   She is a writer and artist that has been working in polymer clay for eight years.

Her shop, which is named for her bearded collie Blu Morning, has been in existence since 2004 where she relishes creating amazing finished jewelry pieces, along with intricate beads, polymer clay canes and many jother items.

Originally from Florida, she now resides in Montana where she enjoys polymer clay, bead creating, photography, sketching, drawing and a myriad of other pursuits.

I've chosen a few of her pieces to highlight here, some are polymer clay but there are a few that show off this talented artist's other endeavors.

This Orange and Green Raw Polymer Clay Cane
is one example of her
wonderful polymer clay cane work.

This gorgeous Handmade Lampwork Bead Necklace
features a focal bead by Jacqueline Marurija.

 

Polymer Clay Pillow Beads show off the talented cane work achieved by Blue Morning Expressions.

And, last but not least, Personalized Reindeer Christmas Ornament
I love his goofy cross-eyed expression!

To see more of her works, I suggest you visit the link to here Art Fire shop.
Blue Morning Expression can also be found on these websites.


http://www.bluemorningexpressions.com/zencart/index.php?main_page=

http://www.cliponearringsboutique.com/

 www.theseedbeadpatternstore.com

http://x-stitch-patterns.com/zencart/index.php?main_page=

Black Is Black

Black as night, little black dress, black as my soul, these are expressions using the color black.  The color black, when used in polymer clay as a medium sets off other colors, making them more vibrant and vital.

I have chosen some pieces made by members of the Polymer Clay Smoosher's Guild on Art Fire to highlight this.




Night Fire Polymer Clay Pendant by Valerie's Stuff

The use of black in this pendant by Valerie's Stuff really shows off the flame pattern in this striking pendant.

Polymer Rainbow Swirl Adjustable Copper Ring by Flower Child's Art Jewelry

The black clay used in this adjustable copper ring by Flower Child's Art Jewelry brings the other colors to life, giving them an added depth. 

Black and White Raw Polymer Clay Cane by Blue Morning Expressions

The black in this raw cane by Blue Morning Expressions, provides a vivid contrast to the pattern.


Black Bear Polymer Clay Charm Necklace by Black Dog Jewelry

This adorable black bear necklace by Black Dog Jewelry shows a wonderful use of black polymer clay in the bear figure.


Black and White Kaleidoscope Earrings by Amazing Designs

These earrings by Amazing Designs, again shows how black contrasting with white can make a simple pair of earrings, striking.

OOAK Cat Sculpture by Creative Critters

And Creative Critters talented use of black for her cat sculpture brings back memories of some of my favorite kitties.

All in all, I think the color black draws our eyes to a piece of jewelry the way no other color does.

Food Miniatures In Polymer Clay

Polymer clay is a versatile medium.  I can be shaped and blended into different forms and colors. And just to show you that the clay artists of the Polymer Clay Smoosher's guild on Art Fire have a sense of humor here a few items made from polymer clay that, truly, look good enough to eat!

Pictured below is an amazing watermelon cane from Art Makers World.  From the striped rind to the tiny black seeds, it is truly representative of one of summer's favorite fruit.

Watermelon Polymer Clay Cane by Art Makers World

These happy little Candy Corn Earrings look so realistic, I want to pop them into my mouth.  It's a good thing they come with ear wires attached, otherwise someone might mistakenly eat them!


Candy Corn Earrings by Blue Morning Expressions

This ribbon Candy Ornament by KaelMijoy  looks just like the real thing.  Everyone will think you've hung real ribbon candy on your tree.

Ribbon Candy Christmas Ornament by KaelMijoy

This salad ring by Mystical Me Designs cracks me up.  It is so realistic, yet funny in its absurdity.  The lettuce, tomatoes and hard boiled egg are incredibly detailed and look so real.


Handcrafted Polymer Clay Salad ring by Mystical Me Designs

This little grey mouse is adorable and his slice of birthday cake looks yummy, right down to what looks like a strawberry on top.


Little Grey Mouse With Birthday Cake by Quernus Crafts

All in all, polymer clay is perfect for working up miniature food items.  It's easy to shape and sturdy enough once cured.