As soon as I noticed that Ms. Curran loved the outdoors and birds, this designed just popped into my head. Wooden beads make up the three rows of the necklace which is adjustable up to 24.5”. Clusters of pheasant feathers adorn the outside of the piece creating a very soft look. Even with the matching earrings hanging at 5.5”, they are literally light as a feather. Minimum Bid: $50 About … [Read more...]
Andrea Brachfeld, Musician
Being a musician is what caught my eye. Ms. Andrea Brachfeld is an accomplished artist but I was intrigued with her flute. This wrap necklace is what I imagined if you could see notes swirling and flowing like a soft breeze. The blue and white glass beads also reminded me of gentle winds. The length is 19” but because it just wraps around the neck and is designed to be left open, the piece … [Read more...]
Gloria Brabson, Educator
Mrs. Brabson was loved by so many. She touched the lives of so many children and that is what inspired this design. A pure clear crystal heart symbolizes her love for teaching from which a tree of life emanates. Red Malaysia Jade is used for the leaves to represent all the young minds she stimulated with her teaching. In certain ancient cultures, quartz is thought to be divine … [Read more...]
Stephanie Barbetti, Artist
Ms. Barbetti’s bold and bright paintings were the muse for this piece. I really appreciated the fact that she found her muse later in life and that she still looks to explore many techniques and mediums inspired me to break out of my comfort zone. There is a mix of glass and wooden beads, fresh water pearls and shell to create over 6’ of chain that can be worn is as many ways as the wearer can … [Read more...]
Stella Andrassy, Inventor
The perfect style for an inventor is obviously steampunk, subdued. Stella Andrassy used solar power as her source of power for her inventions. Among the gears and time pieces, there are elements that represent solar cells (teal pieces), her love for inventing (the geared heart focal piece) and symbols that show how she is helping the environment with her inventions such as birds and flowers. … [Read more...]
NJ Makers Day
SBPL is celebrating NJ Makers Day with free take-and-make crafts! Stop by the library March 25-27 and pick up your craft for NJ Makers Day! We'll have three pre-packaged crafts for different ages available at the Children's Desk throughout the weekend celebration! Pick up your craft for either PreK, K-3, or Tweens while supplies last and celebrate NJ Makers Day with us! … [Read more...]
NJ Makers Day String Art – A Take & Make Event
Take your packet & join us to make string art for Maker's Day. Event for Grades 6-12 only Sign up and pick up your packet of supplies from the Information Desk by March 25. Join us via zoom as we make our String Art creations. Several patterns will be given, or use your own imagination! Supplies are limited and will be given as registrations occur. This is a teen event for grades … [Read more...]
NJ Makers Day Adult “Craft-2-Go” Kit
Stop by the Information Desk today to pick up a free Adult Craft Kit to make a glass suncatcher using markers (not included). While supplies last, one per adult. Fun adult craft project up for grabs while supplies last! On NJ Makers Day, Saturday March 26, the second Adult Craft Kit will be available for take-away at the Information Desk. Limit one per adult. Supplies limited. Today's … [Read more...]
NJ Makers Day Free All Ages Take and Make Weather Art
Weather Art Create patterns and art at home using daily local high and low temperatures as your guide! Weather Art Create patterns and art using the daily local temperatures as your guide! … [Read more...]
NJ Makers Day Adult “Craft-To-Go” Kit
Stop by the Information Desk today to pick up a free Adult Craft Kit to decoupage a beautiful paper napkin onto a cylindrical mailing tube to use as a gift box. While supplies last, one per adult. Adults just wanna have fun on Makers Day too! On Makers Day, Friday, March 25, a free Adult Craft Kit will be available for take-away at the Information Desk. Limit one per adult; available … [Read more...]