Terry Ricioli Designs

Hi Everyone! Today I am creating along with the We're All Ears monthly challenge on the Earrings Everyday blog.  This month the inspiration is the art of Alexander Calder.  Thanks,  Erin Prais-Hintz , for the inspiration. Rouge et Noir, 1955, Alexander Calder We are trying to capture the movement and momentum of his kinetic sculptures in a pair of earrings. This is perfect for me as right now I am in the midst of teaching lessons on Calder to the homeschool group for which I am an art tutor.  So far our group has created stabiles and worked with clay.  Next week, we will create a circus in wire and recycled materials inspired by Calder's circus. I have always admired Calder's mobiles, but I have learned so much more about his life and art as a result of teaching about him.  Did you know he created jewelry as well?  Here's an example of some of his pieces: More inspiration!  I love the hammered brass. So, with Calder in mind, here'...

Hi crafty friends! Sometimes, life doesn't go as planned.  A few weeks ago, I became part of a new design team with ColoriQue , and I was super excited about it.  Here was my first post - an upcycled tassel. I had so much fun creating this tassel from my husband's old jeans and shirts, leftover bits from my sewing basket and a few beads.  ColoriQue works so well in coloring the thimble and the other bits like the buttons, snaps and safety pins.  I really like that I can use old clothing in a new way.  Think of all the old clothes that you can upcycle - I think one from scraps from dresses my kids wore would be a great memory piece - even better than a quilt! Unfortunately, the design team has dissolved due to the illness of the designer and creator of ColoriQue.   Praying for a return to good health for you, Lisa!  Since I was already halfway through my post for the next month, I decided to complete it and post it here. The theme this month w...

Hi Everyone! Today I have another tutorial on using etchall®   This tutorial will be seen again in June on the etchall® blog.  Did you know that etchall® now has a blog?  We do!  Go here to see all the designs from our team.  And, stop by the Pinterest page to see much, much more! My herbs this spring are thriving.  In fact, I may need a machete soon on the some of them!  Here's my oregano. I use oregano all the time in my cooking so it is handy to have it in the kitchen.  I use some fresh herbs, but I am more used to reaching for the dried herb jars and bottles that are right next to the stove.  So, I decided to dry some of my own.  I'll have a great supply and it will be so much fresher than what I could buy at the store.  But, I needed some storage.  I think glass jars are the best for herbs, and I found the perfect bottle in my cupboard.  It was one of those I couldn't throw out and is just the right s...

Hi Everyone! We've had a busy month on the Creating with Joy blog .  Here's what we created in April. We decorated everything from a spring frame for your special photos and pots for your herbs: Some very cute kitty slippers- A bag and a shirt-- A journal for your gardening ideas-- A beautiful sign for spring-- A plaque to commemorate a wedding-- A cowboy hat-- And, a tropical birthday banner-- How's that for a variety of ideas!  What will you create with Joy letters?  Head on over to the Creating with Joy blog for more inspiration!