In a break from my typical parrots, I created some "Flights of Fancy" birds this month! They are more whimsical, and created in a different way, using metallic pigments on top of stamped and textured surfaces on the pendants. A silver glass leaf bead adorns each pendant, and the bird's eyes are black agate. I think of these pendants as wearable mixed media collage!

These particular birds loosely represent: African Grey, Moluccan Cockatoo, Conure, Cockatiel and Hyacinth Macaw. Beautiful glass beads in color schemes of pink, navy blue, and hints of yellow make up all of the necklaces, except for the Moluccan, which is beaded in pink and yellow.

These five unique beaded necklace/earring sets are being auctioned on eBay for the next 5 days, however these Flights of Fancy necklaces DO have the Buy it Now option for immediate purchase.

I took a trip to Australia this month - well, in my imagination anyways. ;) One of my favorite Australian cockatoos is the Galah, or Rose Breasted Cockatoo. Their puffy crests, and pretty pink and grey colors always catch my eye! It's been a while since I've offered some on eBay, and I've been receiving a lot of requests, so I chose this species for May's Bird of the Month!

On auction are a bracelet charm, charm choker, pendant, and beaded necklace/earring set. All of the cockatoos are on auction for the next 5 days on eBay, ending on Thursday!

While on my "virtual trip" to Australia, I had a cuddle with a Koala Bear! ;) They are such huggable looking creatures, aren't they? I've never sculpted one before, but decided to give it a try!

This beaded Koala necklace/earring set is currently on auction on eBay for the next 5 days, ending on Thursday, however there is a Buy It Now option on this one, so it could be snapped up!

Happy Spring everyone! After several months without a newsletter or Bird of the Month, it is SO great to be back! Some health issues and a back injury put me out of commission for some time, thus the lack of news lately! I'm healing up though, and am thrilled to be getting back to work.

I thought the Pacific Parrotlet would be a nice choice for April's Bird of the Month, with all of their pretty pastel colors! On auction are an American Yellow Male beaded necklace and earring set, a Blue Male pendant on cord, and two charms: one Blue Male and one Green Male. All of the parrotlets are on auction for the next 5 days on eBay, ending on Saturday!

This cute Green Quaker charm is also currently being auctioned on eBay, ending on Saturday!

I've beaded up one of my fun "scrap clay birds" into a necklace, with matching earrings! This long tailed parrot has many colors marbled through the body, including pale yellow, teal, crimson, with a glossy finish. The parrot could represent a variety of species, it's up to your imagination!

This set is being auctioned on eBay for the next 5 days, and ends on Saturday!

Happy New Year! I hope that 2012 has started out brightly for you!

I originally had another species in mind for January, but through an interesting twist, the Bird of the Month seemed determined to be a Canary instead! They were a fun change to create, and I am hoping that there are a few canary lovers among you out there!

There are a beaded necklace and earring set, a small pendant on cord, and a bracelet charm all on auction for one week on eBay!

In addition, a new Flights of Fancy styled Cockatoo necklace is currently on auction on eBay for the following week. There are also a new "bird poop" magnet (shown below) and pin on auction for the next 7 days!