New sterling silver twig necklaces- first of 2012

Hi everyone-
It's been a good start to 2012.  We have already started applying to shows for 2012.  So far we have 6 applications sent.  We are going to try a few new shows, including a Renaissance festival and a art in a garden. Fingers crossed we get into them.

I had a very exciting day in the studio this week.  I cast four beautiful new twigs!  The details are amazing.  They are also nice and big.  My dream for these sweet twigs is that they all find nice homes and are cherished.  All of the twigs were handpicked in beautiful Nahant MA, my home sweet home.  But no matter where they are collected I hope they are sentimental reminders of how wonderful something as simple as a twig can be...

Check them out on our twig page at www.twigsandheather.com

This Charming Twig

I have been thinking about this project for a while now and have finally put my mind to it and made it happen...

Welcome "This Charming Twig".  We have created a new line of barrettes and hair pins from molded twigs.  They are so us!  Each twig is "cast" in polymer clay.  Some of them are earthy colors that look like the twig was just plucked from a tree and put into your hair.  Other are wild, bright colors.  My favorites are the pinks and reds.  There is something about these twigs that just make me happy.  All of them have awesome twiggy details that I just adore...thank you Mother Nature.

We opened a new Etsy store just for them. 
You can also get them at our shows or through our website.

Everyone should wear a twig in there hair.

Project Runway Challenge

Kerry and I are part of EtsyMetal.  Our team does many really cool things.  One of my favorite things that we do is the "Project Runway Challenge".  Members watch the show and a challenge is created by the team that mimics the one on the show.  Because we are all metalsmiths they a little different so we can incorporate the materials we all tend to use. 

Week one- Come as you are. 
 Our challenge- Make something new from bench scraps.

This piece was made from an oat that I cast a year or so ago.  It is the back of the arrow.  The middle is a really long sprue.  The arrow head was originally made to be a fish tail.  I really loved this challenge.  This piece is unique for me.  Kerry liked it so much she wore it the day I brought it home. 

Check out the EtsyMetal blog and week to week to see what the other members are making.  They are all super cool. The first challenge is already up there!  Go take a peek. 

Twigs and Heather- Handmade in Boston!

EtsyMeatl blog carnival- Our Roots

Topic: "Our Roots"
Where we came from. How our families have influenced us. Artists in the family. 

Hello- Heather here.
My family has been the biggest influence when it comes to my art.  As everyone knows, Kerry Alice and I are twin sisters.  Our weird and wonderful relationship fuels the fire behind what we do and what we make.  Without the amazing support we give each other we could have never achieved what we have.

My Roots.

When I think back at my childhood I remember my mom making things.  She sewed our clothes and Halloween costumes. She did needlepoint.  I can still see in my mind her pieces throughout our house.  She was also always encouraging us to be creative as well.  Every wreath, drawing, and Christmas ornament was proudly displayed.  Although my mom would never admit this; she is an artist.  The things she created when I was growing up had a huge effect on who I am as an artists today. 

Now my mom is Twigs and Heather's biggest fan and promoter.  My mom has more of our business cards in her wallet than I do.  She proudly shows people our jewelry (she wears a ton).  And she still finds new designs that she wants for herself.  Her private collection rivals mine!  What else can I say?  Without my mom's love and support there wouldn't be a Twigs and Heather.


I love you mama bear.


If you would like to read more about other EtsyMetal members roots check these blogs out-  There good!
 Beth Cyr - http://bcyrjewelry.blogspot.com
 Erin Austin - http://metalmusing.blogspot.com
 Nodeform - http://nodeform.blogspot.com/
 Elizabeth Scott - http://esdesignsjewelry.com/blog
 Inbar Bareket - http://www.inbarbareket.net/
 Cynthia Del Giudice - http://cynthiadelgiudice.blogspot.com 
 2Roses - http://jewelrytutorial.blogspot.com
 Evelyn Markasky - http://markasky.blogspot.com/   
 http://www.artigianojewelbox.com/category/blog

July shows and new twig necklaces

July is hot in Boston!  But we brave the heat to do two of our favorite shows.  We will be in Amherst MA. on Saturday July 9th to do the 31st annual Amherst crafts on the common.  Even though we had rain storms and a flooded tent last year it was still one of our favorite summer shows. 

The following weekend on July 16th we will be at ArtBeat Somerville.  If you are local you know how cool this all day fair is.  There is always amazing art and craft, kids events, and yummy food.  Plus our girl Liza of Dasken Designs will be there also.  Check out her amazing stained glass.

If you do have a chance to come on down and say howdy then check out our newest twig necklaces.  Great for the summer!  They can also be seen on our Website www.twigsandheather.com .  They are on the twig page.

Thanks everyone!

Handmade in Boston- Twigs and Heather

A very special gift

I made this piece for my daughter's kindergarten teacher.  It was made from one of her drawings.  Her teacher is the kind of teachers kids remember for their whole lives.  I am so happy that she was part of my girl's life.

New studio space

Kerry and I have a new studio space in Lynn MA at the Lydia Pinkham building.  It is as big as all of our previous studios put together!  It took a while to get used to it.  It needs a little more paint but we are officially up and running.  I miss my little basement space but now I can put my head done and work without the lure of the computer, refrigerator, or vacuum to take me away.  I am hoping to have an open studio this summer.  You are all invited!