These new creations were made using rubber stamps impressed in black clay, then highlighted with metallic pigment powders for color, and embellished with beads. They have a unique and eye catching look that is hard to capture in photos!

I've made these as magnets, which can be easily altered to also use as ornaments if you prefer. Some of the larger ones also look fantastic in my magnetic display frames as well, as wall or table art.

The birds represented resemble a Blue and Gold Macaw, Male Eclectus, Blue Headed Pionus, White Bellied Caique, Black Headed Caique, a sculpted Lovebird on a cage, and a Senegal. Tthese pieces are on eBay until Thursday. (Any unsold pieces will then be listed in my Joy Magnet Art Etsy Shop.)

One of my parrot pins is featured in the December issue of German In Style magazine!

It is the first time my parrot art has been featured in a "non-parrot" publication, so that was pretty exciting!

I recently had the opportunity to finally visit the Iowa Parrot Rescue! It was a great experience, and I took some photos to share with you! This amazing rescue has placed over 600 birds, which is particularly impressive considering that most come to the rescue with behavioral issues and other problems.

Go to my Facebook Photo Album to view more photos from my visit. To read more about the rescue and learn more about how you may be able to help, please visit their website at: http://www.iowaparrotrescue.org

I've got the blues - Blue Macaws that is! The bird of the month is the Blue and Gold Macaw, and in addition I've created an assortment of other special blue macaws, including a Hyacinth Macaw Choker and Beaded Necklace Set, a Spix's Macaw Pendant, and a Blue Throated Macaw Charm and Beaded Necklace Set.

The Blue and Golds on auction for the next week include the following: bracelet charm, choker necklace, choker necklace with "Follow Your Heart" charm, pendant on cord, Tropical Flower pendant on black cord, glass beaded choker necklace and earring set (NOT SHOWN), glass beaded chain bracelet, and a glass beaded necklace/earring set!