NEW ETSY SHOP ITEMS!!!!

Good Afternoon Everyone!

Just wanted to share some new items I just placed in my Etsy store.

Dendritic Agate Ring, Fine Silver and Copper with Madeira Citrine, Size 9

   Kanji (Peace) Pendant in Fine Silver Clay with Sapphire and Garnet

    Saucer Stud Earrings in Sterling Silver with Fine Silver Granulation

                                     

I will have some more items up this week before the next "Sunday Funday" Art Market on July 24, 2016.

www.etsy.com/shop/SJDARTFULEXPRESSIONS

Many Blessings,

Saadia

FIRST WEEKEND OF "FUNDAY SUNDAY" JULY 17, 2016

Hello Everyone!

Just wanted to share some photos from the first "Sunday Funday" Art Market.

 We're set-up at the Historic Vail Headquarters in Temecula.  Hangin' out with my alter ego, "Francesca" enjoying a beautiful, sunny and thankfully breezy day.  Check it out!  My new banner!!!!  Looks even better in person.

Jay, my son and right arm.  Having fun and doing his version of a "Captain Morgan" stance.  Five hours of blessed comic relief!

Shots of the wonderful display of artwork at "Saber Shores" booth done by artist and friend, Eco.  Her treasured support and strong arm, Mike was on hand to assist.  She has awesome paintings, jewelry, unusual feather pens and other great finds.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/SaberShores

Our other lovely, funny and sweet booth mate, Vicki Lore Weirich. She sells American, military, religious, and custom flags, poles and other accessories.

The wise and wonderful Therese.  Marvelous painter, sketch artist and gracious soul.  Here are a couple of samples of her work.

http://www.theresedaniels.com


MANY, MANY THANKS to Gina Cannella, Vail Headquarters Market Manager, Jerry, Rebecca, Manny and all the friendly souls who made the day stellar and for the opportunity to have a safe, secure and beautiful venue where we can exhibit our handmade, handcrafted artwork.  THANKS also to Charlotte, art maker and owner of "CharKat's Creative Insanity" here in Temecula who stopped by to visit us.  I look forward to seeing her next Sunday.

https://charkatscreativeinsanity.com

I will have more pics and interesting things to share next week as the Art Market progresses.

Many Blessings,

Saadia


  

"SUNDAY FUNDAY ARTS AND CRAFTS MARKET"

Good Evening Everyone!

I have some great news to share with all of you.  Saadia Jewelry Designs/SJD Artful Expressions will be exhibiting at the historic Vail Headquarters in beautiful Temecula Valley during the "SUNDAY FUNDAY ARTS AND CRAFTS MARKET" every Sunday, beginning July 17, 2016 through December 18, 2016 from 12pm - 5pm.

This event will be held in the Redhawk Towne Center for those of you who live in the city of Temecula or perhaps surrounding communities such as Murrieta, Hemet, Menifee, Perris, Anza, Aquanga or Moreno Valley.

It is sure to be one that brings together many locals and visitors alike to experience history, great food and wonderful, handcrafted arts.  Please stop by and say hello.  We look forward to seeing all of you this season!

For those of you who would like to participate as an art, craft or food vendor please contact:

Ms. Gina Cannella, Market Coordinator

Cell:  951-395-0904

Email: ginacannella@gmail.com

Many Blessings,

Saadia

NEW SHOW COMING UP!

Hello Everyone,

Hope all of you are enjoying your weekend.  SAADIA JEWELRY DESIGNS - SJDARTFULEXPRESSIONS will be exhibiting at the "ANZA ART SHOW" on SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2016, 10AM - 5PM.

I would like to invite all of you who live in and around the Temecula and Hemet Valley areas to come out and see all the beautiful artistry.

Hope to see you all there!

Many Blessings,

Saadia Bennett

NEW DIRECTIONS, NEW THINGS

Hello Everyone,

Here are some new things I've been working on.  I have found myself revisiting other skills that I learned as a child the last several months.  My Etsy Shop has taken on a new flavor with some of these new items.  I will continue making jewelry of all sorts, but I will be including other things from time to time.  Below please check out my newly re-named Etsy Shop.  Here are a few samples for you to enjoy.

SJD ARTFUL EXPRESSIONS

Many Blessings,

Saadia

THE IMPORTANT WORK

Sometimes I forget the "IMPORTANT WORK."  "THE IMPORTANT WORK" that is the ongoing process of who I am on the inside as a person, as an artist.  "THE IMPORTANT WORK" that is maybe only meaningful to me, but satisfies and fulfills that part of me that just wants to love my own imagination and creativity.  Creativity and imagination that is my own discovery.  Stuff that I didn't think existed until I embarked on fashioning it myself, for myself.

This is "THE IMPORTANT WORK" that no one else sees except in the guise of finished pieces. This is "THE IMPORTANT WORK" that embodies the journey of who I am.  A journey that seems to go off track, but then levels off and returns to the original voyage that began so long ago.  I realize that its okay that it only holds significance to me and for me.  Its one of the few things that I can be selfish and selfless about, just for me.

Sometimes "THE IMPORTANT WORK" seems so simple to outsiders or even other artists.  A join that is well soldered, a saw cut that is even and smooth, a practised hand finish, a beautiful patina and all the care that is required to accomplish even basic, but foundational skills.  They all require just that, skill.  And a devotion to those things that make up a whole, gorgeous, extraordinary piece that is wonderful just because of these details.      

I have come to understand that "THE IMPORTANT WORK" is and always will be what I make it.

ETSY TREASURY LIST NEWS!

Good Afternoon Everyone!

I have great news!  My work has been featured in a current Etsy Treasury List entitled, "SCENT OF DECEMBER."

Here is the link to the treasury list for your enjoyment:

https://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTc0Njc3Njd8MjcyODA1Mjc0NA/scent-of-december

Here is the piece that was featured:

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/258322833/interstellar-wok

Many Blessings,

The "Orthy" Jeweler