What's New?

What's New? Lots of new pretties in my shop, that's what! Here are a few of my newest pieces. I hope you like what you see! :)

Sterling Silver and Turquoise

Sterling Silver and Turquoise

Purple Charoite and Sterling Silver

Purple Charoite and Sterling Silver

SOLD -- Ocean Jasper and Sterling Silver

SOLD -- Ocean Jasper and Sterling Silver

SOLD -- # 8 Mine Turquoise - Spiderweb Turquoise and Sterling Silver

SOLD -- # 8 Mine Turquoise - Spiderweb Turquoise and Sterling Silver

SOLD -- Dalmatian Jasper and Sterling Silver

SOLD -- Dalmatian Jasper and Sterling Silver

Thanks for looking! :)

QUICK ANNOUNCEMENT

QUICK ANNOUNCEMENT: I have decided to cancel my spot in the Hallmarket Art Fair and the Crafty Chicks fair this year. So sorry, but I've just got too much going on right now, including some health issues. So it just seemed like the best way to eliminate some stress from my life at the moment.

But the good news is that eventually, all the new items that I'd made for Hallmarket will be added to my online shop instead. I'll let you know as I add new items to my shop in the weeks and months to come.

Thank you for your support! :)

Hot Off the Bench!

Time for another blog update and a quick peek at my new work hot off the bench! I'm trying to build up my inventory and make the shop more presentable, and hopefully these new pieces will go a long way toward reaching that goal. I'd love to hear your feedback, so please comment if you'd like.

Enjoy! :)

As always, thank you for looking! :)

New Metalwork!

I thought it was about time I let you see what I've been up to lately. So here are a few photos of my recent metalwork! I'm really having fun working with beautiful hand-cut cabs and gemstone beads. I love the splash of color they add, especially paired with the darkened silver. I hope you like what you see! :)

Thank you for looking! :)

A Special Treasury

Our Aspiring Metalsmiths team has a new "treasury challenge." This month it's to create an Etsy treasury for Mother's Day. Here's mine. In loving memory of my sweet Mommy for Mother's Day. Things she loves. Birds. Butterflies. Opals. The color blue.


I love and miss you Mommy.

Busy day!

Just running through with a quick update. I spent the whole day experimenting with my new light box. Who knew product photography could be so complicated?! Lighting, angles, ISO, white balance.....oh my. After hours of test shots, trying different backgrounds and a little editing, I did finally end up with some photos I really like.

Oh so much I need to learn! I can tell this is going to be a never-ending learning process!

Spring has sprung!

What a BEAUTIFUL day here in the midwest! Spring is officially here. It's a wonderful 74 degrees, the sun is shining, there is a nice breeze and the yummy smell of neighborhood-grilling filling the air. Birds are singing and flowers are blooming. We could get used to this!

Nothing quite gets the creative juices flowing better than Spring in all it's glory. Time to get busy getting some new ideas down in the sketchbook! Stay tuned!

Happy Spring everyone! :)

Check out what all my Aspiring Metalsmith teamies are thinking about Spring.

Steph Stargell http://stephstargell.com

Lilian http://girllovesglitter.blogspot.com
Pennee - All Wired Up Jewelry Designs http://allwiredupjewelrydesigns.blogspot.com
nancycreations http://nancysjewelrydesigns.blogspot.com
SerpentsDanceDesigns http://dancetothedoor.blogspot.com
Autumn Bradley http://autumnbradley.blogspot.com
Contemporary Jewelry by Beatriz Fortes http://cjbf.blogspot.com
Jessica @ Abella Blue http://abellabluestudio.com/blog
Sylvia Anderson http://sylviaanderson.blogspot.com
Gloria http://gloria-hemlockhollow.blogspot.com
Esmeralda http://jewelry-by-silverblueberry.blogspot.se/2012/04/signs-of-spring.html