Interchangeable Hoops

Hello Jewelry Lovers!!! Wanted to post a new addition to my forged sterling silver hoops.

As I journey into my jewelry career I want to create more pieces that are interchangeable.

Why? Functional art makes sense:) I now offer a line of

handmade interchangeable components.

Ah! Yes, the square - or not quite. Maybe more like a distorted square. A design that Salvador Dali would appreciate:)

Semi-precious dangles in a variety of stones. Add one, two or three dangles to create a different look every time!!!

Free forms...........fun, organic and unique!

Of course there are many custom options available too! Best of all my hoop earrings are so light weight to wear! Check out my Etsy site for upcoming listings. Enjoy!!

"Life's Better At The Beach"

To all my Artsy Fartsy followers......HELLO AGAIN! Wanted to share my latest designs to my 2010 Bangle collection. I have added some new "Sunshiny" charms to brighten your soul...........My "Beach" series will offer a variety of options, here's a few to wet your taste buds!!!

This was created for my wonderful friend who now resides in South Carolina. She received the first one:) I went to visit her last month and fell in love with the area!!! So inspiring and full of ART! ART! ART! I will share another post on all the highlights of my trip!

Of course I had to create "PeAce - LoVe & ArT"....................Look for more designs soon!!!

All designs: copyright, 2011, stefaniebuysse

Etched in Metal ideas.................

My original plan for the metal boards was the use of a "Message Central" you know where we all go for the answers to our BUSY DAY day:) Once I sold the first few message size boards, my mom gave me the idea of creating a photo size frame with the use of the magnets!!!!! Since I usually listened to my mother..... I took her advice and.............

........................ SCORE!!!!

It was a BIG hit!!!

..................the 8 x 10 "Etches in Metal" photo frame was born (2006)

They come with 4 handmade copper magnets to display your photo. Each one is a work of NAture:) Oh.......... & yes, those are my "3" little stinkers:)

Exploring the possibilites of the metal brought me to this latest edition - personalized wall decor! ..........we all love these! So why not display them in an "ArtsY" way? Throw out the norm ------- go for something COOL * eARTHY * uNIque!!!!

You can find my original work at: Art and Elements on facebook & on stefanie buysse on Etsy & for you locals at my studio: Interior Elements & Design, 422 w. 7th street:)

copyright, 2005, stefanie buysse

By the Lakeshore.......................

The lake has always been a place that I enjoy retreating to - of course to soak up some sun & enjoy some cocktails with my honey but also to relax or reflect on all the important things in my life......my children, family & health.....but have you ever spent the time strolling along the shore collecting all of Nature's Treasurers? For over the last ten years my husband, kids & I have been doing just that.

What a thrill to find a fossil, beautiful shell or interesting rock, a silky smooth driftwood that has come so far to end up on the beach in its ever beautiful organic-ness!! Oh, and the ever elusive seaglass, oh! me! oh! my! What a hightlight that is!!!! I even get excited finding an action figure!!! I really could keep going but I won't bore you. The following photo's I am sharing are images of a few of the works of art that I have created at my studio.

A wonderful customer brought me this bag of driftwood last November. How exciting!!!

Now the really special treasures end up in the "gold box"...............

My photo frames are a favorite at the studio. I offer 4x6 & 5x7 openings.

This mirror is actually hanging in my bathroom at the studio. This one is mine:)

(Detail of mirror) Have you ever found a rock that looks like a heart? I will share my collection on a later post.

I made this jewelry stand from driftwood for my booth display at artbeat 2010. Much of my jewelry line is very organic and earthy so the driftwood was a perfect partner to my artwork. Maybe I could sell them too?

I absolutely love the dark grey lake rocks. They are lovely to the touch and so organic in shape. I created the piece above out or sterling silver with these rocks in mind. I still haven't decided what to do with it - maybe a pendant or bracelet embellishment? I will keep you posted:)

I thought I would showcase a collection of all the rings that I have made over the last few years. I love rings...........they happen to be one of my weaknesses:) But to make them is a pain in the @#$!

Handmade Stamped Jewelry

A collection of my handstamped initials/numbers, miscellaneous charms & inspirational words that I have been creating in my studio since 2006. I currently opened an etsy site and will have them listed soon!

Here they are...........

Copper Washers stretched into beautiful earrings:) Love to work that metal!!

The fine silver dangles & charms are hand made and finished off with copper wire. All held together by hand made sterling hooks.

Oh, the magical copper washer.......................what can I turn these into?
stay tuned...........

Here is one of the many heart necklaces that I've been working on. I added some copper wire with Thai silver beads. This heart is more orgainic so the copper really finishes it off nicely. This one is heading to my etsy site which I will hopefully have up and running soon.

I have various other heart necklaces for sale at my studio Interior Elements and also at Chartreuse, the gallery co-op that I am a member at, located in St. Joe, Michigan.

That's AMORE!!!! Love is in the air...........& so are my hand made heart's!! Each one is hand cut, textured, embellished, filed, fired, polished & finished just for you! No two are alike making each one a true work of he-ART!

........adding the sterling chain.....& now on to forging each clasp. Almost finished.

I actually started designing this necklace last July 2010 before one of my shows and absolutely love it!!!!! I enjoy nature so much and wanted to create something that brings me to that peaceful place. The leaf design was a challenge but so gratifying when I finished it. Just like nature the overall design is asymmetrical. I hammered copper that resemble twigs and connected them with balled up sterling silver. It has this awesome kinetic energy when wearing it!!

OK. The "leaf" design took off pretty well (sold two).......so I decided to "branch" out to another design - the peace sign. This is a prototype which I had displayed on the counter at my studio and before I could make another, I sold two of them:)

My journey began 21 years ago..........I started working around art my junior year in high school. It was a family owned art gallery where we sold fine art and offered picture framing. I really enjoyed it and loved being around various art mediums. It was a job that was consistently changing so it kept me interested as well as excited. Art always had a special place in my heart so it was a great fit.

I remember as a child bringing home a pen and ink drawing and of course couldn't wait to show my mom. She was so excited to see it and a bit surprised that I made it without any help. It was at that moment that my mom felt I had a artistic talent. So I guess that was the day that changed my "little" life. Not to mention my mom was the one who encouraged me to take the job at the art gallery.

So back to 21 years ago..........I stayed at the art gallery for almost 12 years. During that time I often felt like I too would like to be shop owner. I knew I didn't want to work for someone the rest of life. Not in a negative way but more in a "I could do this" and "be happy" way. So it was then in my early twenties I decided to set a goal for myself. That goal would be that one day I would have my own business. I wasn't sure how I would get there but I knew it was my dream.

After high school I did some traveling and at the age of 22 decided to take college a bit more serious. So I decided to go for interior design. It seemed like a great career that could possibly lead me in many "artsy" avenues. While going to college and working at the art gallery I graduated with my degree at the age of 26 and married my best friend.

I started my design business from our home and worked on building it up along with my art career. Of course starting a family was put into the mix too and I decided that my next goal would be to have my own shop by the time I turned 35 years old.

So after many design referral's, church bizarres, home shows and ton's of custom orders....oh and 3 kids later.....phew! It was two days before my 35th birthday that I looked at a small store front in the heart of Mishawaka's West Side...........and with that being said, I signed the lease.

This is where my journey continues.............

{Hello} Thanks for stopping by!I'm Stefanie Buysse, owner of Art & Elements. Opening up my studio was a dream come true April 2007. I opened the doors in August that same year. I am very blessed to be doing what I LOVE to do - making ART!!! ... The studio operates as a "working artist/store front". I offer my artwork among other artist's both locally and beyond. I consider myself to be an eclectic artist, working in various mediums: jewelry, mixed media collage, photography, metal and mosaic.Working as an independent Interior Designer, I offer residential services from the ground up which include: custom framing, window treatments and florals. I have been commissioned to design and paint: murals, floors, furniture and more!!! The sky's the limit :-) See More
General InformationPEaCe LoVE & ARt.......Art strives to express; Craft strives for excellence. Good art has good craft, good craft is artistic. Within every craft there exists artists. Within every artist there is craft. ~ Ralph Reichenbach & Doug Madill
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2:00 pm{Hello} Thanks for stopping by!I'm Stefanie Buysse, owner of Art & Elements. Opening up my studio was a dream come true April 2007. I opened the doors in August that same year. I am very blessed to be doing what I LOVE to do - making ART!!! ... The studio operates as a "working artist/store front". I offer my artwork among other artist's both locally and beyond. I consider myself to be an eclectic artist, working in various mediums: jewelry, mixed media collage, photography, metal and mosaic.Working as an independent Interior Designer, I offer residential services from the ground up which include: custom framing, window treatments and florals. I have been commissioned to design and paint: murals, floors, furniture and more!!! The sky's the limit :-) See More
General InformationPEaCe LoVE & ARt.......Art strives to express; Craft strives for excellence. Good art has good craft, good craft is artistic. Within every craft there exists artists. Within every artist there is craft. ~ Ralph Reichenbach & Doug Madill

{Hello}

Thanks for stopping by.........I'm Stefanie Buysse, owner of art + elements. Opening my studio/store front was a goal I set for myself by the age of 35. In April 2007 my goal and dream became a reality! My studio operates as a "working artist/store front". Working as an independent interior designer and artist I feel so blessed to be doing what I LOVE - creating ART!

I showcase a variety of artist's both locally and beyond as well as my own artwork. I carry several unique accessory lines: A.I. Paper Designs, Ancient Graffiti, Carruth Studios, Kalalou, Meissenburg Designs, Roost and Swan Creek Candle Company. My residential design services include: design consultation, space planning, finishes, furnishings and custom window treatments. Specialized services: custom picture framing, floral arrangments, hand painted floors, furniture and murals. The sky's the limit!

PEaCe LoVE & ARt.......

Art strives to express; Craft strives for excellence. Good art has good craft, good craft is artistic. Within every craft there exists artists. Within every artist there is craft.

~ Ralph Reichenbach & Doug Madill