The Earring Whisperer: Journey 3 Inspiration ::: Meet The Bees ::: The Artwork of Jessie Fritsch

Hello, I’m Loralee Kolton, a.k.a The Earring Whisperer ~ thank you for stopping by!

Journey 3 features the art of Jessie Fritsch. This challenge couldn’t have come at a better time as I’m shaking off the doldrums of winter and welcoming spring!

The vibrancy of Jessie’s work is stunning! As I began looking through my art beads to see what grabbed me – I kept pulling enamel pieces without even realizing I had a sort of theme started.

Lovely enamel bumblebeee discs by Anne Gardanne of http://www.gardannebeads.etsy.com

The amazing vintage glass “hives” were actually an afterthought. I had finished a completely different design for the bees when I discovered them in my stash and had that aha moment.

Rustic pewter, hand cast bee charms by Kelly Luttrell of http://www.soulrelica.etsy.com

Sweet and petite artisan ceramic flower charms by Jana Vlckova of https://www.facebook.com/efraim.components/

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Vibrant, rustic enamel components by Darlene Fortier-House of https://www.etsy.com/shop/darlicioushouse

Silk wrapped grass green cocoons by Anna Pierson of https://www.facebook.com/SagaHusJewelry/

The fabric wrapped beads in this design look so much like dandelions! It’s a floral celebration for sure!

Enamel floral hoops by Marie Demicco of https://www.etsy.com/shop/SpurwinkRiverArts

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Stunning enamel components by Pearly Karpel of https://www.facebook.com/PearlyKarpel/

I love the bold clean contemporary lines of this pair; they have a beautiful Asian feel as well.

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I adore the shapes of these two components together and the richness of the copper next to the green.

Enamel discs by Cathleen Zaring of Blue Hare Art Wearhttps://www.facebook.com/CathleenZaring/

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A simple elegant brooch using a stunning vintage button.

Bumblebee ceramic focal by Natalie Fletcher Jones of https://www.facebook.com/peruzi.net/

The chubbiest little bumble ever. I gave him a honeycomb rhinestone drop for a little sparkle and attached little brushed gold droplets of honey.

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I feel as though I’ve been busy as a bee! Phew! Hope you enjoyed it and inspired to play along with Journey 3!

All my best,

Loralee XO

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