Jewelry by Attorney Angela Lund-Logan

February ABS Blog tour

2012-03-01T01:28:00.000-08:00

The February blog tour is out. This is the first time I have had a submission pictured in the blog. I hope you enjoy everyone's submission. I actually had a second submission that is detailed in my previous blog post.
The ABS flickr page shows all of the February entries including my second submission. I like to click on the first picture and then hit "older" to see the next submission. Please comment if you like someone's piece. It always makes me smile when I get a comment.

Jagged Cliffs

2012-03-01T01:21:00.000-08:00

This is my second submission to the February ABS blog challenge. It was a very inspiring piece.

The focal/charm is from Dream Catchers in Galena, Illinois. The inspiration piece had what I would call "jagged cliffs."

I thought that the wavy wirework would replicate that.

The intricate Celtic design kept the theme going.

I decided to try a new clasp design. It took some time to perfect the piece but I think that clasp turned out nice.

INSPIRATION PIECE:

The Conference of the Birds by Habiballah

Page from a manuscript of the Mantiq al-Tayr (The Language of the Birds) of Farid al-Din `Attar

ca. 1600; Safavid Iran (Isfahan)

The River

2012-02-20T22:49:00.000-08:00

This piece is designed after the river in the inspiration piece. Clasp is by Humble beads which I picked up at the Milwaukee Bead & Button show. Thanks for the coupon Heather. Silver jumprings, crimp beads, and crimp covers. Rectangle beads are blue goldstone. Green flower: Frosted green ten-petal flower spacer bead with Peridot Swarovski® crystal.

INSPIRATION: The Conference of the Birds by Habiballah, page from a manuscript of the Mantiq al-Tayr (The Language of the Birds) of Farid al-Din `Attar ca. 1600; Safavid Iran (Isfahan)

2012-02-06T21:42:00.000-08:00

These were the "Gatsby" inspired outfits on Rachel Ray today as one of the new trends.

It appears that my Gatsby Collection was perfectly timed.

Garden Gate

2012-01-30T21:36:00.000-08:00

This is my submission to the January ABS challenge. I decided to call it Garden Gate as the necklace has the keys to the Garden Gate.

The brown ribbon woven into the green chain reminds me of a trellis. I added the green rose beads with copper accent beads to side of the necklace to evoke the image of flowers growing on a trellis. I used the same beads to create the earrings using silver flower earstuds. The finishing touch was the toggle clasp with a flowers on each part.

Inspiration: Trellis by William Morris, 1862, a wallpaper pattern sold by his company.

Bridal Jewelry

2012-01-28T19:16:00.000-08:00

I received pictures of the bride and bridesmaids wearing the necklaces I made. Apparently the bride received many compliments on the necklace. She is such an amazing bride my necklace had a beautiful canvas.

I love how the green bridesmaids necklace popped against the black dresses. I think the long green stems of the flowers also helped the necklaces stand out.

Here is a closeup of the bridesmaid necklaces:

2012-01-17T20:32:00.000-08:00

The Gatsby Flapper is the piece de resistance of my Gatsby collection.

I created a pair of earrings to match with handmade earwires and briolette (wire around the black teardrop).

Keeping up with Just Fabulous

2012-01-17T19:24:00.000-08:00

These earrings are from my Gatsby collection. Other items from the collection are on my facebook page. I was just about to publish them....

...when I saw these from Just Fabulous. It seems that I am keeping up with the trends.

Festive Inspiration

2012-01-11T20:34:00.000-08:00

All of the parties for both Christmas and New Year's inspired my new Gatsby collection. Yes, its name comes from the F. Scott Fitzgerald book The Great Gatsby whose central character throws amazing parties. The era of the book also seemed appropriate given the art deco quality of this collection.

Below are the images of the first necklace from the collection and several sets of earrings. I handmade the earwires. More pieces to comes.

The lovely part about this necklace is that you can attach the lobster clasp to any link so you always have the perfect length.

These earrings go great with the necklace.

If the above earrings didn't catch your fancy than the ones below should.

More items from the collection to come.

ABS November Blog Tour

2011-12-05T09:22:00.001-08:00

The November blog tour is out. Very nice comment on my necklace Green Madonna. You can check out all of the November entries on the ABS flickr page. Many lovely entries this month. I was inspired by all the green in the painting.

Waiting for the big reveal of the ABS Ornament blog hop on Wednesday. I posted my sneak peak. Can't wait to see everyone's ornaments.

ABS Ornament Blog Hop

2011-12-04T10:58:00.001-08:00

Here is my ornament.

I picked these beads up at the Milwaukee Bead & Button show. The lovely green beads were made by Julie Miller. The ceramic connector bead is from Lisa Peters. Use of the ribbon seemed very appropriate for an ornament.

Here are the other participants in the ABS Ornament Blog Hop:

Life in the Lyon's Den

Islandgirl's Insights

Angela Lund-Logan Thanks for stopping by

Green Madonna

2011-11-21T20:47:00.001-08:00

I used antiqued copper and bronze colored wire as it was the color of Madonna's hair. There were yellow accents through the piece so I added the yellow ribbon, the pendant, and the yellow rounds into the pearl strands. Brown and Green were abundant and obvious choices.

Leaf pendant was purchased from the cutest main street store, Dream Catcher, in Galena, Illinois (www.dreamcatchergalena.com). Added bronze colored copper wire accents to green lampwork beads. Green disc beads have bronze wired loops at each hole connected by double jumprings.

Three separate strings of pearls create the left side of the necklace with accent yellow rounds are added to the center string.

The right side consists of copper chain with ribbon (yellow, green, and brown) woven through it.

The finishing touch is the yellow bow on the antiqued copper toggle clasp.

I created two colors of earrings. Brown:

Green:

Inspiration for November ABS Challenge:

Madonna Pietra degli Scrovigni by by Marie Spartali Stillman

Previous two blog tours

2011-10-31T09:44:00.000-07:00

A little late on posting this but after posting the October blog tour, I decided to post the tour after my submissions each month. For those of you who would like to see the comments on my submission for the August ABS challenge on the August ABS blog tour, you now can. Here is the September blog tour as well. Enjoy.

ABS October blog tour

2011-10-31T09:37:00.000-07:00

The October blog tour is out. Please check out the kind words about my necklace as well as all of the wonderful blogs of the other entrants.

The ABS flickr page shows all of the October entries. I like to click on the first picture and then hit "older" to see the next submission. So many people were inspired this month. Looking forward to November's challenge (and announcement of the winners).

Over the Hedge

2011-10-19T21:28:00.000-07:00

Cabochon from Lisa Peters purchased at her booth from the Milwaukee Beads & Buttons show. Carved rounds are 14mm antiqued jade. Coins are 15mm grey feldspar which I thought resembled the rocks in the inspiration piece. Put the toggle clasp together myself. Bar is a comprised of two spacer beads, two beads, antiqued copper eyepin, and a copper coil that I wrapped in brown ribbon.

September ABS Blog challenge inspiration is A hedgehog in a landscape by Giovanna Garzoni:

Check out this months entries to the ABS Blog challenge at www.flickr.com/groups/artbeadscene.

Ahead of the trends

2011-10-02T12:19:00.000-07:00

On Monday I designed my pearl earrings

Just Fabulous introduced its new jewelry line designed by Kimora Lee Simmons. These earrings are among the new line.

Pearls Galore

2011-10-01T16:35:00.000-07:00

On Monday I decided that I needed a bracelet and earrings to go with the Jackie O my pearl necklace. Here they are:

Black and Blue Tree of Life

2011-09-25T20:58:00.000-07:00

This is my submission to the ABS September competition. The tree of life pendant in white, blue, and black was handmade by ebay seller zansell. I added the square blue beads and silver headpin accents to the black twisted oval chain. I used the silver ribbon to tie into silver bail on the pendant. The ribbon can be tied at any length to perfectly match any outfit.

Check out the ABS blog, artbeadscene.blogspot.com.

September inspiration:

Fall Fashion Trends

2011-09-01T09:09:00.000-07:00

It seems that the TV show Mad Men has made its impact on fashion. Banana Republic actually has a Mad Men Collection and Mod was all the rage on the catwalk.

It also appears that a few items from Steampunk will be popular: duster coats and ruffled collars

The 80's are rearing their ugly head with crew neck sweaters and rounded shoulder.

Other trends for the fall are:

Lad
Luxe tux
Primary Plaids
Boudoir slippers
Oversized pants
Colorful snakeskin
Wide brimmed hats
Linear Midis

ABS August Blog tour

2011-09-01T08:19:00.000-07:00

http://artbeadscene.blogspot.com/2011/08/draft-august-monthly-challeng-blog-tour.html

This link will take you to the August blog tour on the blog of Art Bead Scene. Enjoy all the wonderful submissions.

Amber Faire

2011-08-17T20:47:00.000-07:00

My husband purchased the beautiful pendant for me at the Bristol Ren Faire. I was having trouble putting together the perfect necklace for the Art Bead Scene blog (ABS) August challenge. Everything fell into place when I decided to use my new pendant from Nagle Forge & Foundry.

Check out the ABS blog, artbeadscene.blogspot.com.

August inspiration:
Illustration for American Cresent Cycles by Frederick Winthrop Ramsdell (1899).

Stormy Winter Sky earrings

2011-07-26T21:19:00.000-07:00

These earrings are a piece from my Winter Collection. My grandmother's illness and passing delayed the posting of these earrings.

The textured silver beads invoke the chaos of a winter blizzard with the darkness of the stormy sky being represented by the oval beads.

45mm from the curve of the earwire.
$5.00

Bridesmaids necklaces

2011-07-23T11:21:00.001-07:00

Three-strand bridesmaids necklaces for five bridesmaids. Also made earrings. The bride had a similar designed three-strand necklace in ivory. I made two sets of earrings to make sure she liked one. Bride was in Colorado so dealt with the grooms step-mother. Pictures of the bridal party with necklaces to come.
Wonderful project and the largest I have had thus far. Great experience. Love to make custom ordered pieces.

Family Illness

2011-02-07T13:42:00.000-08:00

Dear Followers:

Due to the suddenly and serious illness of my grandmother, I will be out of the office until further notice. I have some jewelry to post but will have to wait!

Angela

Enchanted Evening

2011-01-23T21:27:00.001-08:00

I began with the blue faceted rounds. Then added the triangle connectors. It took a bit to arrange the middle strand perfectly. Then I struggled to finish the piece. After several tries I found just the right rounds to compliment the gunmetal roses. I see this piece being worn with an evening gown hence Enchanted Evening.

Jackie Oh My Pearls

2011-01-21T13:08:00.000-08:00

The latest piece from my Winter Collection called Jackie Oh My Pearls. Pearls, Pearls, and more Pearls is the essence of this piece. Reminiscent of Jackie and her pearls with a simple twist - the addition of the 18mm pearl. I have had this string of pearls for many months unsure how to use them. Until I purchased the large pearls that were like Christmas bulbs. 17"

New tools

2011-01-21T10:52:00.000-08:00

I discovered some of the "tools" available at etsy back in the fall. I have updated these tools (as well as the etsy listings). You will see that I have changed my etsy listing on the blog from the "magazine" display to the "brick" display. You may notice that I have new pictures for many of etsy listings. Thanks to a new camera and a few photography tips, I have done away with only using the green background. I hope these changes allow the true essence of my jewelry to be seen.

The picture above is the after picture with new camera and a neutral background. The before pictures follows for you to see the transformation

BEFORE:

New Year

2011-01-15T16:22:00.000-08:00

I hope that everyone's holidays were splendid (or at least not too traumatic). I took the longest out-of-the office break since 2007. Boy did I need it. I even managed to crank out some jewelry while I was out. And even a few pieces since I returned. All will be posted in the weeks to come (still trying to catch up on work while I was away).

The first piece to be listed is one was created while I was in Iowa and stayed in Iowa. My grandmother is enjoying this piece (and she just loves it) that embodies my Winter collection.

Wreath of Holly

2010-12-19T23:13:00.000-08:00

Wreath made of green and red faceted beads attached to 18" multi-strand green necklace with 2" extension. Wreath hangs at an additional 3.5". $25

Charming Blackness

2010-12-11T10:34:00.000-08:00

I knew I had to purchase the rose charm the instant I saw it. The fancy silver toggle clasp is the perfect accent to the large black beads and tiny roses. Hangs at 14.5" $50

Shows

2010-12-09T09:27:00.000-08:00

My first ever jewelry show was an Open House on the 4th. The snow complicated things quite a bit. I am looking forward to my next show on the 14th. This is a Christmas party for the Woman's section of the Bar Association. Hopefully snow will not impact the attendance. Getting more pieces ready for my Winter and Christmas collections.

Thus far I have been keeping busy with custom orders. Hope to see that continue. Love to help someone create a piece of jewelry. Creating a piece of jewelry is rarely something most people have done. It is nice to see them work through the process. It is even more fun to see their face when the piece is completed.

Christmas Perplexities

2010-11-30T15:21:00.000-08:00

Inspired by my piece Autumn Perplexities. One end of the red-hued ribbon is laced through the antique silver Victorian chain while the other is knotted to the chain. A single 30mm green lampwork bead with silver foil is strung onto the ribbon. Hangs at 13.5" $10

Winter Sky Earrings

2010-11-28T10:50:00.000-08:00

The first piece in my Winter collection are these earrings. Turquoise tubes supply the blue while the corrugated saucers add the gray to create a winter sky. Silver earwire and head pin complete the piece.

Autumn's Last Green

2010-11-26T11:19:00.000-08:00

As Autumn turns to winter, the last bits of green disappear. That was the inspiration of this necklace. Copper wire work accents the varying shades of amber and orange. The copper wire clasp contains a dark amber bead. The focus of the necklace is the dark amber oval that contains a hint of green and bronze wire accent. 11" with extension possible. $40

Mystic Mahogany

2010-11-20T10:01:00.000-08:00

Orange accents to the dark amber beads are complimented by the brown textured beads and antique copper chain and clasp. Top necklace hangs at 9.5" and bottom of teardrop hangs at 12.5" $40

Leaves-a-plenty bracelet

2010-11-19T16:21:00.000-08:00

Combine 14 leaf connectors and 14 jump rings with a springring to achieve leaves-a-plenty. 6.5" $5

Web of Perplexities Earrings

2010-11-15T19:17:00.000-08:00

These earrings continue the web of perplexity theme by using the copper-wrapped teardrop charm with attached dark amber faceted bead. Taking the perplexities down a notch by only adding antique copper earwires. $12

Web of Perplexities Necklace

2010-11-15T18:13:00.000-08:00

The web of perplexity theme is continued by using the copper-wrapped teardrop charm with the amber faceted bead, but this necklace takes the variety of mediums to a new level. In addition to the ribbon and copper chain, the necklace has dark amber shell donuts, copper potato pearls, brown metallic textured beads, and a antique copper bead with loop. This truly is a web of perplexities. 13" to tip of faceted bead. $35.

Web of Perplexities

2010-11-13T09:28:00.000-08:00

A simple chain can be transformed into a snarl of ribbon and wire. Add a toggle clasp and you have the web of perplexities bracelet. 7.5" length can be shorted to 5.75" or extended. $15.

Autumn Perplexities Earrings

2010-11-10T14:10:00.001-08:00

These earrings are to accompany the Autumn Perplexities necklace. Using the ribbon and chain from the necklace to continue the theme. 2" $5

Autumn Perplexities

2010-11-08T14:50:00.000-08:00

Perplexity is defined as trouble or confusion resulting from complexity. The variety of mediums of the three components and their off-center placement create its convoluted nature. Copper chain accents the orange ribbon and brown lampworked bead. $30. Hangs at 11.5"

Bohemian Autumn

2010-11-05T14:39:00.001-07:00

The pendant invokes the image of an artist laboring over a canvas. I can see a paint smock and brush in the woman's hands. The copper wire and brown beads offset the amber fringe pendant. Hangs at 15.5".

A Mid-Autumn Dream

2010-10-16T14:20:00.000-07:00

Hues of orange and brown come together with a mixture of antique copper beads and copper. A hint of ivory throughout the beads adds a lovely contrast with the sparkles on the pendent being the finishing touch.

Pear of Leaves

2010-10-10T20:15:00.001-07:00

The last bit of summer holds on in this piece with the pear green oval bead that is framed by a small amber leaf above and a large, twisting, amber leaf below. 6mm from the top of the arch of the earwire. $5

Sticks in a Row

2010-10-02T22:53:00.001-07:00

Deviating from clustering the amber sticks, I opted to alternate them with rice pearls in a shiny shade of amber. The simplicity of this bracelet is enhanced by the oval-shaped flower box clasp in antique copper. $20

Bundle of Sticks

2010-09-29T18:55:00.000-07:00

Begin fall one step ahead by having your stick already bundled. Red aventurine rectangles form the base of this 6.5" bracelet. The bundle of amber sticks adds flare while the copper barrel clasp adds variety of color. $15

Sticks and Leaves

2010-09-27T18:37:00.001-07:00

Now that Autumn is officially here, I know that many of you are picking up sticks and raking leaves. These earrings would be perfect for all of this season's yard labor. The antique copper earwire sets the stage for the amber sticks and orange leaf with its grooved surface. These are affordable on any budget at only $5.

Additonal items from Autumn Line

2010-09-23T08:00:00.000-07:00

Once again my life as an attorney has kept me too busy to post any additional pieces from my autumn line. It is unbelievable the amount of work that can pile up while you are at a two-day seminar (training required to maintain my ability to practice law and to continue to represent children in custody battles).

The weekend will be begin with a gig for my band (screw city saints) so I hope to be able to post my next piece in my Autumn line very soon.

Autumn Harvest with a hint of green necklace

2010-09-18T18:12:00.000-07:00

As promised, the first necklace in my Autumn collection. I wanted to have the lampwork bead as the focus of the necklace with its swirls invoking the image of blowing leaves on a crisp October morning. I wanted to emphasis its golden, red, and orange hues. The red agate donuts separate the piece in distinct sections and add an interesting focal point. The flat oval (golden quartzite), round (red agate), and twisting oval (red aventurine) shapes visually compliment the striking colors of the beads. Finishing touches were the antiqued copper crimp beads and copper s-shaped clasp.
18" long with the lampwork bead laying at 9". $23.

First necklace in fall collection

2010-09-17T16:17:00.001-07:00

About to head out for a Screw City Saints show....it is HALF WAY TO ST. PATRICK's DAY today. Come see us at the Irish Mill in Mundelein.

Tomorrow I will post the first necklace in my Autumn collection.

Orange Ice Bracelet

2010-09-13T20:45:00.000-07:00

When I saw the orange beads in my shipment of assorted ice flake quartz, I knew they were perfect for my autumn collection. I already posted the first bracelet in my collection, Autumn Copper and Glitter, which inspired the continued use of antiqued copper. To accent the amazing luminescence of the orange stones and add a bit of character I choose filigree rounds surrounded by two smooth beads. The finishing touch was the flower box clasp. 7.5" long. $20.00.

WEBSITE

2010-09-11T22:47:00.000-07:00

http://www.soopsee.com/profile/attorneyangelalund

Autumn Copper and Glitter Bracelet

2010-09-10T09:53:00.000-07:00

Now that fall is almost upon us, I decided to create some jewelry rich in the colors of autumn. The brown goldstones glitter nicely against the antiqued and ornate copper bead caps. An 8mm copper ladybug marks the center of capped beads. The finishing touch is a copper toggle clasp embellished with a twisting rope design. 6 3/4" long.

Tribal Bracelet

2010-09-06T11:10:00.000-07:00

When I first held the long, red beads in my hand, I envisioned an ancient woman in leopard skin attire who was strong and courageous. I could see this bracelet around her wrist as a charm to bring good luck in the hunt.

I added blue beads to accent the hint of shimmering blue in the red stick beads. It is 7.5" long and for sale at www.attorneyangelalund.etsy.com for $25

Custom Order

2010-08-26T08:03:00.000-07:00

This necklace was made for a custom order. My client reviewed my beads and charms. She began by selecting the Celtic charm as the focal point. She wanted the remaining necklace to be black and those beads were selected.

Customs orders are ALWAYS welcome. I enjoy helping client select the beads, charms, and clasps they want. Contact me at 815-316-2920 to set up a time to view my bead selection and begin your custom order.

Experimental Necklace

2010-08-24T11:23:00.000-07:00

Experiment. Took one round, silver necklace that you hand charms from. I then added soft coated wire in copper and gold by twisting it around the hard base. See photo above. I wrapped the wires together. See photo below. Not sure how well this turned out. Comments would be appreciated.

Purple circles and squares necklace

2010-08-21T20:39:00.000-07:00

Here is my latest necklace. I hope my grandmother likes this. It is a combination circles and 5-6mm purple squares. Large circles are 12-14mm while the small circles are 4mm. There are nine wooden rondelles throughout the necklace. The silver clasp is magnetic. It hangs at 10.5".

Bracelet

2010-08-17T15:13:00.001-07:00

I spent a few moments learning how to tie a surgeon's knot last night (while eating a blizzard). This is a very helpful knot if you want to make bracelets using stretchy cording such as Stretch Magic. I got a great deal on some mother-of-pearl shells sold in a mixed set of colors(my blue necklace, listed several posts ago, contained a couple of these shells). These worked perfectly in the bracelet design. I am going to make a few more before I list the pictures.

Earring pattern

2010-08-13T14:43:00.000-07:00

Thought I would try a new earring pattern I found on a jewelry site. Once I modified the pattern a bit I got it too work out. Didn't have enough patience to try too much. After my band's show tonight may have time this weekend.

New tools

2010-08-05T21:41:00.001-07:00

After reading the wire magazines, I learned of many metal working tools. All of which I did not own. I rectified the situation today with purchase of the following from Harbor Freight Tools (best prices I found):

25 pc. Doming Block & Punch Set
8oz. stubby ball peen hammer
9 pc. punch and die set
36 pc. 1/8" steel stamping set of numbers and letters
Hand punch
1 lb. rubber mallet

I cleaned them all as the metal items are covered in oil to prevent rusting. Now it is rather late so I will have to test them out another time.

Career keeping me from posting new necklace

2010-08-04T20:39:00.000-07:00

My legal career has kept me very busy in my role as guardian ad litem. Finished the THREE day custody battle. It appears that the rest of the week will be very busy as well. Darn hearings. Then my second career as a rock superstar will be getting my attention through Saturday afternoon. Then maybe I can get to making some jewelry and posting some pics of last creation. So many good ideas in the magazines I bought on Sunday. Can't wait to try out the new styles and techniques.

Jewelry Magazines

2010-08-02T08:26:00.001-07:00

Found too many jewelry magazines at borders yesterday. Had no idea so many existed. I selected Step by Step Wire Jewelry and Easy Wire. Both are great! I have been inspired to create more wire pieces. That is what I began doing at the end of last year. I got distracted by all of the beads. I think that I need to bring back some of the wire elements that I started with. Don't expect any new pieces this week, my legal career will be keeping me too busy. But keep your eye out next week.

Blue Shell Necklace with silver accents

2010-07-31T09:01:00.000-07:00

FINALLY, as promised, the posting of the blue shell necklace. Besides a few green beads next to the varying shades of mother-of-peal blue shells the beads are blue. The silver t-bar clasp continues the silver theme as seen throughout the piece.

Living Room complete

2010-07-27T20:57:00.000-07:00

My living room is now without carpet! I finally got all the tacking strips out. Found a really inexpensive rug at Blain's that looks great in the room. Everything has been put back in unless it didn't belong in the first place. Feels good. Smells even better.

New necklace to be posted soon

2010-07-25T21:13:00.001-07:00

Thought it was a good time to remove carpet. Got out all of carpet, staples, carpet pad, and over half of the tacking strips. Probably won't be able to move tomorrow, but will try to get photos up of my newest necklace. It is blue

5th Anniversary Today

2010-07-24T09:47:00.001-07:00

I might not be able to get my new necklace posted today as it is my 5th Anniversary to a most wonderful man. Please be patient and I will get my new necklace posted before too long

Rainy days

2010-07-23T19:40:00.001-07:00

Great time to drink tea, watch tv, and create jewelry

Flickr

2010-07-23T05:46:00.000-07:00

You can see photos of my jewelry on Flickr.

Jewelry by Attorney Angela Lund-Logan

2010-07-22T14:52:00.001-07:00

This is the name of the new Facebook page I created. You can see the pieces in the photo section by color. I have photos of almost every piece I created. The information by each photo will tell you if it is for sale, has been sold, was given as a gift, or was made for myself. You can purchase my jewelry through my site at www.attorneyangelalund.etsy.com.