A Maritime Girl - Handmade Women's Accessories

This is my Online Studio...thanks for stopping by and if you have any questions or comments you can email me. I am an Independent Designer specializing in One of a Kind and Limited Edition women's accessories.

Portfolio's of current lines: to the right of the page.
Sea Glass Related Videos: Scroll down
Sea Glass Pictures or Articles: 'Browse Posts' to the right.

Mission Statment

A Maritime Girl's Links

I can't help but want to connect with other folks on the internet...I think it's part of the DNA we all share to somehow join eachother...on the interent is no exception. As I do business online, as I explore new ways to be creative, I meet new folks. Here is my ever-growing list of LINKS.

Since you are already seated, why don't you browse a while!

ON PEI
Sea Glass Jewelry by Teri Hall of Fire and Water Creations
Gaudreau Fine Woodworking Artisans Diane and Jacques
Pinhole Photography by Mary Carr-Chaisson
Island Artist June Ellis
PEI Artist Directory
Made in PEI Directory of Island Businesses
East Coast Style Read about Style in our area!
Sunsets on the Eastside Island Designers


AROUND THE MARITIMES
Halifax Crafters N.S.
LouLouBell Creative Works in Fabric Halifax, N.S.
Love Me Boutique Halifax, N.S.
Sheri Burhoe A Daily Artist Blog N.B.
Smart Like Streetcar Writers' Blog Lunenburg, N.S.
Tamjai Jewelry, Food, Musings Halifax N.S.
The Loop Craft Cafe Knitting Resource, Halifax, N.S.
Fashionable People, Questionable Things Fashion Blog, Halifax, N.S.
The Beading Room, Halifax, N.S.

AND BEYOND
Digital Design Works & Internet How To's by Wild Hearts Works
Handmade Artisan Jewelry by Bridget Fauser of Organikx
Handmade Eco Friendly Pet Products by Annie's Sweatshop
Handcrafted Jewelry by Silversmith Penny Evans of Silver Penny Designs
Handmade Jewelry by Marie Cristine
Shandke Art Journal by Shawna Handke : A source of great inspiration for my interests in drawing.
North American Sea Glass Association

ONLINE COMMUNITIES
Jewelry Artist Network : Great forum for those starting out in any type of Metal or Wire Work.
The Henna Page : Makes me want to Henna myself from head to toe!
Wet Canvas Online Creative Community, Great Resource for all mediums.

Handmade Accessories for Women

These things about me influence the way I create:
I have no formal training in any of the mediums I explore.
I hate to shop, that's why I create.
I am impatient.
I prefer the easy way.
I want to do everything well from the first moment I try, and get angry when I can't.
I believe I can do everything.
I want to be the best at what I do.
I love asymetry in everything but houses.
I love making something and having someone see it and say 'how did you think of that!?'

Creating Accessories for Women...by hand:
Much of my work is done by hand, or is handmade, yet I hear lots of discussions about the definition of 'hand made'. In my work it means buying as little finished components for a piece as absolutely possible. For example, my sea glass wire jewelry...I buy wire, I don't buy components, I don't buy charms, or loops or rings, or clasps. I buy wire then I bend, twist, hammer, tumble, hammer again, cut...until I get the jewelry components I want. The one component I do buy is a bit of bulk chain, for my lower priced pendants.
For my bags I create the bag as well as the design. The bags are sewn by me. I do not buy bags and then paint them.

Women's Accessories - Handmade by A Maritime Girl