The Marketplace is not only a place to highlight our shop members, but a place to share with you resources that we find of interest and what better way to start than with one of our very own MMCA group members, Kelly Snelling co-author of "A Charming Exchange" 25 Jewelry Projects to Create & Share. Kelly and Ruth Rae have created a wonderful book filled with fabulous photos and Kelly's delightful writings. You will find step-by-step photos to guide you through many of the projects.
With Kelly and Ruth's permission and blessings we share a little of how the book came to be. Ruth and Kelly were strangers until the summer of 2006 when they met at MMCA. They quickly bonded and Ruth decided to host her first exchange with a charm swap. Kelly had never made any real sort of jewelry before, but when she saw the artists who were signing up to participate she jumped in too. The charm swap was underway and Ruth created an online blog with photos and step-by-step-instructions for each of the charms being submitted for the swap. Soon there were other charm exchanges springing up everywhere. Following such a successful swap Kelly and Ruth decided the project would make a great book and as they say the rest is history. More than 20 of the contributing artists have passed through the doors of MMCA over the years. Be sure to check out current MMCA members, Lorraine George and Amber Dawn Goldish as well as Kelly's beautiful pieces they collaborated on. The book is filled with creative energy and sure to inspire you. Many of the techniques used can also be used for other art projects as well.
I received my copy of the book and quickly sent Kelly and Ruth a thank you both for mentioning MMCA and sharing our link along with best wishes for the success of their new book. Shortly afterward I received two of the most sincere emails and again with their permission I am sharing excerpts with you.
Thank you, Debbie. I'm so glad you have gotten the book and enjoyed it! We were quite happy to be able to point people to MMCA. Deryn and Lorraine are here now to take a painting class. We've been running around all day and I just got home. Lorraine and I were talking about MMCA and how life is so busy that we haven't been on there. The computer time is definitely limited right now. But I want to get on and catch up and see what's happening.
happy smiles,
kelly
Debbie I will say that you had a way of collecting a dazzling group of artist, I will be forever thankful for your group... MMCA was the start of me taking my art to the next level. Your time and dedication for pulling together like minded souls will never be forgotten by me! thank so much!
Happy Creating!
Ruth
For more on Kelly and Ruth and "A Charming Exchange" and how to purchase the book we hope you will visit their sites.
~Debbie~
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