I just received a birthday card that I loved and I couldn't throw it away. I wanted to reuse it somehow, so I decided to make some journals. I covered black and white composition books from Staples with scrapbook paper and various other ribbons and trims. I used the birthday card on the journal in the center. I plan on giving the journal to the dear friend who gave me the card. The journal on the left has Psalm 121 on the cover which is the content of the Beth Moore Bible Study I am leading this summer. I plan on giving it to one of the participants. I am using the journal on the right myself. Grab a composition book and get creative. What an inexpensive and fun gift for a friend, teacher, prayer partner etc...

mixed media cross pieces

As much as I love ceramics, it is so much fun to create something that does not require firing my kiln. I created these pieces using wood, scrapbook paper, upholstery tacks, ink, modge podge, crackle paint, grout, glitter, ribbon, and various other embellishments. They are now available at my space at Chiffoniers.

Dragonfly Dreams Stationery

In addition to painting ceramics and making jewelry, I enjoy drawing as well. I have always wanted to design my own stationery, but for now I am drawing for Dragonfly Dreams. I met the owner several years ago and we just hit it off. She runs an incredible stationery company. I highly recommend you check them out at http://www.dfdreams.com/ If you place an order please click on Sharon Simons as your dragonfly. Thanks!

Photo Jewelry now available online

As many of you know, I am always wearing a different necklace with my boy's pictures on it. I am in love with photo jewelry. I finally have my jewelry available online. Please check out my necklaces on http://www.glazedfromtheheart.etsy.com/ Etsy is a website where only handmade items are sold. I have several sterling silver photo charm necklaces available just in time for Mother's Day this year!

Article in Fort Worth Star Telegram's INDULGE section

16 x 20 birth announcement canvases

16 by 20

handpainted canvas

available with

birth information

Chiffoniers

I am constantly dropping off new merchandise at Chiffoniers. Drop by for last minute Easter treats for Sunday School teachers, friends and family.

ceramic velcro charms are now $8.00

I wanted to let you all know that the ceramic velcro charms are now $8.00 a piece. These charms switch out for the holidays on frames, chargers and rectangular platters. I also have a chalkboard now that you can use the charms on. See my website for more details and look in the "Celebrate" section. http://www.glazedfromtheheart.com/

New Natural Life scripture tea towels

As usual, my space at Chiffoniers is overflowing with new merchandise. I now have the Natural Life handstitched tea towels with scripture on them.

Turn your child's artwork into a unique piece of jewelry

Simply scan your child's artwork and send it to me. I will then turn it into a soldered charm. These are my son's footprints from a preschool art project. These charms make great grandmother gifts, teacher gifts and of course Mother's Day gifts. The soldered charm is $30 and the crystal beads are $10 per strand.

Soldered photo charm on freshwater pearl strand

In addition to artwork, you can also send me a digital photo or scanned photo and I can make a unique and treasured charm. Again, a wonderful gift idea for Mother's Day. The soldered charm is $30 and the strand of pearls is $25.