bead’n it up, bouncing around & chimming in

Back in October during the 31 Days of Before and After, I choose one day to take a few things lying around my workroom, create something fun and different and use that as one of my blog posts. Since that day I’ve received several  inquiries about those funky little bouncy bell chimes?   They are kind

31 Days of Before & After ~ Day 18 “Boing-Boing Clink”

2:30am. That’s what time this idea popped into my head. I suppose I was dreaming. Or maybe I was thinking in my sleep. None the less I was awake and as usual up for awhile. After Jotting down the idea that robbed me of my sleep, I pour a glass of milk, cuddle up next

31 Days of Before & After ~ Day 13 ” The Order “

Sometimes I get carried away with my love for rusty, galvanized metal, industrial treasures, vintage dishes and just plain junk, that I forget to share another side of me. Another side of Rustique Art. The side that started this obsession with rusty + antiques + beads + wire = Rustique Art. My little business is

“Out of My Dreams & Into My Heart”

October 2003 Rustique Art jumped out of my dreams and into my heart these ideas or dreams…they come in my sleep I keep paper and pen by my bed sit up. turn on lamp. write it down. draw it out. click off lamp. go to sleep. the ideas kept coming…creating what was envisioned I eventually

Falling in Love with Fall Colors

Can you  feel it?  I can! the weather is making it’s way toward cooler days the slant of the sun is different football games are scheduled and pre games have begun, students are getting back to school, seasonal decorations out in the stores…lol, ALREADY! albeit subtle….the fall season is coming and I am so excited!

Bead Gardening in Texas

Welcome to my bead garden… You’ll never hear me say this again…so listen up, I have some “UGLY” beads. It’s not their fault that is just how they were made.    So in an effort to boost their self esteem and beautify my patio, I’m going to give them a make over…. I just knew