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Turn your son's or daughter's love note into a treasured keepsake. My favorite little note from my daughter has been hanging on my refrigerator for 15 years! It has faded so much that I could barely make out the message, but I still didn't have the heart to throw it away. I captured her writing, along with my son's signature and a drawing of himself, on this sterling silver ring. Now it has become a precious go-to accessory!donnaodesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02871684981582799615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9216340628742077766.post-5567651326869791902014-10-27T13:41:00.001-07:002014-10-27T13:41:30.067-07:00What a treat to find this in my inbox from a lovely client wearing my Serenity Prayer Wrap Ring:<br />
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Start with this chunky chain link sterling silver bracelet that features a bold sterling key and padlock that serves as both a toggle clasp as well as a charm. You can personalize the back of the lock with a message of your choice.
Add a photo charm, a monogram charm, initial charms, the possibilities are endless. The bracelet with the padlock toggle clasp/charm is substantial with a nice weight and feel.
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Guardian-EgypTT-Text, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; text-align: left;">Here's a fun, creative way of saying, "Congratulations, you nailed it!." It's at once industrial and chic and will become one of his/her go-to pieces. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Guardian-EgypTT-Text, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Guardian-EgypTT-Text, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Guardian-EgypTT-Text, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; text-align: left;">The wearer will be pleasantly reminded of a job well done each time he/she puts on this unique piece. The solid sterling silver nail ring is hand forged from recycled sterling silver and contains a message (CONGRATS) inscribed on the palm side of the band. $52 + $4.50 domestic shipping.</span><br />
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To the Moon and Back Necklace</h2>
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Introducing the To the Moon and Back Necklace in celebration of the 45th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Lunar Landing! July 20, 1969 marked the historic first manned landing on the moon. My hand forged solid sterling silver moon was made to honor this great human achievement. Grab your silver sliver of the moon while quantities last. 20" L.<br />
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<script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>donnaodesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02871684981582799615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9216340628742077766.post-85297344181800870352011-03-26T13:01:00.001-07:002011-03-26T13:08:07.125-07:00All Shall Be WellI know I haven't posted in awhile, but when I received this email from a special customer I knew I wanted to share her touching message (with her permission):<br /><br />Hi, Donna. I just wanted to give you an update on the "All Shall Be Well" ring that you made for me last year. It was a source of great comfort to me during some VERY hard times in my life. Happily, things have started to level out for me. Last week, one of my good friends discovered that she has breast cancer. On her Facebook status, she used the "All Shall Be Well" quote and said that it was her new mantra. I knew instantly that it was time to pass your beautiful ring on to her. She has some hard times ahead of her and I knew that it would bring her as much solace as it did for me. I gave it to her yesterday and she loved it. I told her that when she no longer needs it, to pass it on to someone who does. I wonder how many hands it will pass through. Because my friend's hands are smaller than mine, she has put it on a chain around her neck so that she can spin it. :)Just thought that you would like to know that your ring has passed on to its next chapter. Perhaps you can put something like this on one of your lists and other people will do this also.Thank you so much for the lovely work that you did. Hope that all is well with you. :)<br /><br />I love that this ring is well used and I hope that it's message serves as a constant positive reminder to anyone wearing the ring.<br /><br />I wish her friend good health.donnaodesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02871684981582799615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9216340628742077766.post-30740689065060961582010-05-11T13:45:00.000-07:002010-05-11T13:52:09.013-07:00Graduation TimeIt's about that time again! It time to start thinking about the dads and grads in your life. Fellow estian FinERJewelr has created a collection of beautiful gifts for that special grad. Check it out here:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4be9b084ec018eef27da0a24/for-your-favorite-grad?sort=hotness&order=desc" target="_blank">http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4be9b084ec018eef27da0a24/for-your-favorite-grad?sort=hotness&order=desc</a><br /><br />I'm thrilled and honored that my "Be the Change..." necklace is among the items featured! Thanks so much Emily! You should check out her etsy shop for some beautiful handmade jewelry and lampwork beads.donnaodesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02871684981582799615noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9216340628742077766.post-78776427538537011462009-11-03T22:30:00.000-08:002009-11-03T22:42:49.767-08:00Let Him Carry His Personal MessageI've made necklaces, bracelets and rings...various items personalized with special words/names/quotes that I thought would appeal to men, but my husband has snubbed his nose at every piece until I came up with a money clip.<br /><br />I made him one with his favorite quote by the very wise, very old and very green Yoda, "Do or do not, there is no try". I can't believe that he carries it everywhere and prefers it over his wallet. He's pared down what he carries to only a credit card, ID and some money. Click on this link to check it out: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33194552">http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33194552</a>donnaodesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02871684981582799615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9216340628742077766.post-30412898796815863242009-11-02T18:55:00.000-08:002009-11-03T22:45:19.503-08:00Ironic Isn't It?I've just had one of those days!!! I had to make three hand stamped spinner rings before I got it right.<br /><br />After making the first ring, I realized my customer wanted the large heart stamp instead of the small heart stamp. Ring #2 looked great, but my last couple of whacks to flare the ring froze the spinner in place. Finally, finally I got the stamping right and the ring still spins.<br /><br />Talk about irony, I spent all last night and all day today making this ring with the inscription: Carpe Diem, Carpe Noctem!!! It most certainly did seize my day and seize my night.<br /><br />After all that I love the way it came out...<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399706966372715810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj27MwNYuVwq9FQG3kYLTn3TwR1IG1-lIKnfUZkXdtqDjU4yjM_tHoV3NlfzlmMKc5yP9-jHai8Z0UBi9VvrNpPw5qY5mzeazSTVMU_IMkSuowyxtuy6cC0eg0-2g3rpoPmWez3tW0G88s/s320/CIMG9814.JPG" border="0" />donnaodesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02871684981582799615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9216340628742077766.post-4058074233960859762009-03-27T14:11:00.000-07:002009-03-27T14:52:32.006-07:00Making it BIG<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge24gCoGda-XaUe7JY7YBqXzGXQ8A-4j0-tWupWcy-3z0YsHuT8Zgs-eoqsbAHKdpYFHOKP3WHyrijqBECbohzOcCEFso-tDUvUSF_WK5kQ97l81g0HqK6JdtHz4ZrqkhSEd7VNg2lLRw/s1600-h/CIMG8458.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317988083409532418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge24gCoGda-XaUe7JY7YBqXzGXQ8A-4j0-tWupWcy-3z0YsHuT8Zgs-eoqsbAHKdpYFHOKP3WHyrijqBECbohzOcCEFso-tDUvUSF_WK5kQ97l81g0HqK6JdtHz4ZrqkhSEd7VNg2lLRw/s320/CIMG8458.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />I was so excited when I found a set of letter stamps in a giant size-1/2" letters-I just had to get them. Here I stamped a 1" disc and made it the focal point for this multi-strand bracelet. It's definitely big and funky.<br /><div><br />I also found this beautiful paillette chain and couldn't resist. It was a bit blingy before I oxidized it, but now it has an appealing, aged feel to it. </div><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317986796801710850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZX6g77Dj3caY1X548CFK03US2ZdFRsGSRwdAftFb0ZtZgOxUzqN1VaGJnV2kS7Vpyv2P4K1aoFa7raXayW-ag1pTgPY2B0800H9np4FVRMrrKywjVpCeMDdH5wUvbp4Fd3S1xC2Txs5U/s320/CIMG8464.JPG" border="0" /> <div></div>donnaodesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02871684981582799615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9216340628742077766.post-82266053472194222522009-03-16T11:04:00.000-07:002009-03-16T11:18:14.740-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDMK7-GxUOBqPdJk8Al99-Tz-8MawKFf1AkjymOWijw7yNfUUdq5SZftKncbsk_bBhb9BsQAqBQMHW0TeA57f7soDSYcXr3Pc4hd-TuoWpK5bn3NQClcZInba-cNjiFH7l21yEX3L6pww/s1600-h/CIMG8430.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313851000610580530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDMK7-GxUOBqPdJk8Al99-Tz-8MawKFf1AkjymOWijw7yNfUUdq5SZftKncbsk_bBhb9BsQAqBQMHW0TeA57f7soDSYcXr3Pc4hd-TuoWpK5bn3NQClcZInba-cNjiFH7l21yEX3L6pww/s320/CIMG8430.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><div>I love creating meaning filled pieces and am trying a new way to make the words look as beautiful as the message. Using my hand saw I attempted the look of chinese calligraphy on these earrings. One says "peaceful" and the other says "tranquility"; a lovely message in any language.</div>donnaodesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02871684981582799615noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9216340628742077766.post-40316361540154688922009-03-03T17:17:00.000-08:002009-03-03T17:28:08.043-08:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh04ksm41BsxEgDI1WeH38rT4ycxwLZp7UW9YIPhWGJEmONi-ja2cpPe8QL9rIA06BFdcz_S5ZxowcMyXZfe5D4YDSnpg_fowu17gsfS_cp3FqFfvGSSaMSwwg42yymzf-Mkb3M9j5nMno/s1600-h/FireShot+capture+%232+-+%27Etsy+__+Treasury+List%27+-+www_etsy_com_treasury_list_php_room_id%3D43656.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309135594550132082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 304px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 451px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh04ksm41BsxEgDI1WeH38rT4ycxwLZp7UW9YIPhWGJEmONi-ja2cpPe8QL9rIA06BFdcz_S5ZxowcMyXZfe5D4YDSnpg_fowu17gsfS_cp3FqFfvGSSaMSwwg42yymzf-Mkb3M9j5nMno/s320/FireShot+capture+%232+-+%27Etsy+__+Treasury+List%27+-+www_etsy_com_treasury_list_php_room_id%3D43656.jpg" border="0" /></a> I made it into a treasury! littlebirdproduction.etsy.com included my ANGEL WING necklace in this beautiful collection. The photos all work together, creating a wonderful ethereal quality to the page. How appropriate that it's about angels.<br /><br /><div></div><div>You should check out littlebirdproduction's etsy shop. It's loaded with eye-catching knitwear, especially the Wine and Dine Me Scarf. Love it!</div>donnaodesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02871684981582799615noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9216340628742077766.post-77634512355073702902009-02-15T17:33:00.000-08:002009-02-15T17:41:50.215-08:00New Rings Are Now In My Etsy Store<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS8KvWtuP1lscl75X1HSB2mVRxZbOeAknDJhbUcbW-zsL2FYVypI0VkKPVf8ewy7iUisxsv4lkYnBmE5mIlxp53WnAcUkY4qElSSeXGPMdSEqMQgVmQHnkUQtMZP7tM40KYkSdOOa7-Zk/s1600-h/CIMG8221.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303203234677013650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS8KvWtuP1lscl75X1HSB2mVRxZbOeAknDJhbUcbW-zsL2FYVypI0VkKPVf8ewy7iUisxsv4lkYnBmE5mIlxp53WnAcUkY4qElSSeXGPMdSEqMQgVmQHnkUQtMZP7tM40KYkSdOOa7-Zk/s320/CIMG8221.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I've been experimenting with scraps of silver, hoping to create more organic shapes for my pendants and rings. I love the convenience of die cut discs, but then all my pendants start to look alike. I love the way this ring came out and to think the silver was going in the scrap pile. This juicy carnelian looks good enough to eat! I only have a few of these cabs. I must find more of them, otherwise I'll be tempted to keep them all for myself.</div>donnaodesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02871684981582799615noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9216340628742077766.post-55302490389482080052009-02-14T15:37:00.000-08:002009-02-15T17:32:55.790-08:00Preparing for Mother's Day<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302801936604218226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4tE8krcTQGTqMFQ8cNx8Vr2NQuDd3InaFZIGSgi_fi2CSOE2lD1vsOXn74rmSA25WIenAl-UEXvV61E6EAXeOoF3NT542PdDiId-aPZD72C3d6wgUhuaAUcNybyobBeuAl2NE0NxXLOw/s320/CIMG8199.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div>Here's a another version of my layered locket. I also make one with a round picture frame. Both sound like mini wind chimes when the cover moves past the frame. The locket is perfect for moms, grandmothers, pet owners or anyone who want to keep their loved ones close to their heart. </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><br /> </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303201820020963314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwsXUiTvHVjNRx17EKxfMRSYwGLgOnSiIDs7ov0RA-_eGXp1FT3p69PfCC9jkHqh6NTOJBkW4OYt0CncHs9TPBfy5FdB_xGzfyYgkhv2XzpaDGFnW1sMAg9vFQS70BzgGTt3Ti1zn5A5Q/s320/CIMG8201.JPG" border="0" />donnaodesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02871684981582799615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9216340628742077766.post-36819019499883846472009-02-04T21:19:00.000-08:002009-02-05T23:22:29.861-08:00Customized Cuff Links<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhebjDs1GOFPF3fwIw3PYkkanAiGQPBgILdwn7rXuJ7I9rqbu6ZtRpNxJ6PDrz-3yxSHVx-tshEfe7ecp19WZOY-SXhg1m6nOPPvVvcAKYrw5ToA3mdQZygIStFF7MHHA8Z3xaRqHwqONQ/s1600-h/CIMG8111.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299178897633167378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhebjDs1GOFPF3fwIw3PYkkanAiGQPBgILdwn7rXuJ7I9rqbu6ZtRpNxJ6PDrz-3yxSHVx-tshEfe7ecp19WZOY-SXhg1m6nOPPvVvcAKYrw5ToA3mdQZygIStFF7MHHA8Z3xaRqHwqONQ/s320/CIMG8111.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Here's a pair of cuff links that I made for a customer in Singapore. I used my 1/4" letters for these and love the way they came out. I'm tempted to slurge on a custom set of letters, but can't decide on hand written letters or the ever popular Papyrus font. I can't go wrong with either, but there's something really appealing about personalizing items with letters that look like they were written by hand.</div>donnaodesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02871684981582799615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9216340628742077766.post-16560778814274222442009-02-01T22:53:00.000-08:002009-02-02T22:54:47.872-08:00Pearls for Everyday WearPearls seem to be a recurring theme in my latest creations. I love wearing pearls, not in a strand, but paired with atypical partners like leather and organic rustic sterling. Pearls add polish to everything they touch.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJmiTPKdUU3LSvtYAM1wr7qH0GNnFeH3ypm93NgkqleUmqLdAJI1R7y8Hgb4U3UTBB_mEfOSEh3dV64w5_74Su-BBzFCaBomATTxm8GeMi9817IudC9qZ8tDk8pskZVRh1BfEPq79d1vs/s1600-h/CIMG8096.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298089994234231154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJmiTPKdUU3LSvtYAM1wr7qH0GNnFeH3ypm93NgkqleUmqLdAJI1R7y8Hgb4U3UTBB_mEfOSEh3dV64w5_74Su-BBzFCaBomATTxm8GeMi9817IudC9qZ8tDk8pskZVRh1BfEPq79d1vs/s320/CIMG8096.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>donnaodesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02871684981582799615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9216340628742077766.post-61589729397342240782009-01-30T14:33:00.000-08:002009-02-02T23:13:27.195-08:00Layering Adds Interest, Wouldn't You Agree?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR4BA8VRLrSinwR_htVzLZTDA51wgyKaOOdgb1XSOUOG8iVZMqOJxA1_2nPGd8Q3bBba1vVlsNyS6x2zkUHyyT02YKmvOLIKoZEvK808859kkdDvdu8G2iQ6nkPBNlMEM5d63jV3u-20k/s1600-h/CIMG8076.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297220541799123346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR4BA8VRLrSinwR_htVzLZTDA51wgyKaOOdgb1XSOUOG8iVZMqOJxA1_2nPGd8Q3bBba1vVlsNyS6x2zkUHyyT02YKmvOLIKoZEvK808859kkdDvdu8G2iQ6nkPBNlMEM5d63jV3u-20k/s320/CIMG8076.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I've been playing around with the idea of making larger stacking rings. I originally was only bezel setting this pearl onto the patterned band, but then decided to have it rest inside a dark sterling cup instead, I find the contrast of the rich, heavy patina and the luminous white pearl so appealing. It seemed a little bare so made things more cozy by wrapping the pearl with a twisted of sterling. What started off as a simple ring has benefited from layers of added interest. </div><div></div>Here it is at another angle...<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297218770968495474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw0s5n2TfWr2VnSrkJ_IjlFu7KfrVeSx_SYat0U-MXfVvbfHCbkDSUDMOSkFkzRmqDtm0bqYPJKmIImLGGL9jFgshJ-m8klaCujT2IRbHrmLPaCHEniezq1WIGreTW1JP4XjET-DdFcEo/s320/CIMG8070.JPG" border="0" />donnaodesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02871684981582799615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9216340628742077766.post-23502671273524095062009-01-29T14:10:00.000-08:002009-01-30T16:13:12.362-08:00New Jewelry Packaging<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296842305726955282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyIgkls83I1QTsKU75NmKjtR8KDoTQwW-LjBtNZvYIibzn3FTrn7BNjNKllAvmK6hTt6sIo8ly7Zho_KcmQpMRD4FCfuMjHKRB57kwqdkUubwB09uRgw4xuR8_anhuAcpc_8EPTU94Onk/s320/CIMG8043.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div><div>This sterling necklace expresses a hopeful sentiment...wish for peace. </div><br /><div>I'm trying out some new packaging for my jewelry. During the recent holidays my 15 year-old niece recommended that I include a message with my pieces. She feels that is makes each one more meaningful, elevating a simple necklace to a thoughtful piece that communicates something about the wearer. I think she's right! Let me know what YOU think of it.</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296847485986107474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPrxbAGhHpq2ci1ni_MkGC6aWNOoCwTT8pheTbO5vxXMJWZwLztMtu82Kh_azMcE75oV1F6Pkl_Jd3HnxtHKSkpnb-QEyUTJsRKOym28gTermZ0As2s-G6_ocJ-FN1SwjcXFg7H88SG5M/s320/CIMG8047.JPG" border="0" /></div><div></div></div>donnaodesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02871684981582799615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9216340628742077766.post-47001720849026267332009-01-27T20:05:00.000-08:002009-01-27T20:32:20.631-08:00Just in Time for Valentine's DayWith Valentine's Day just around the corner, I wanted to create some heart-themed jewelry, but wanted something different than the mass produced heart stamping blanks out there. So I decided to make my own organic, perfectly imperfect versions. I came up with this pendant and deliberately didn't want the X and O to line up. For me, things that are too precise, too measured or too perfect simply lose their appeal. Asymmetry, texture and patina add personality to a piece, like it has it's own history.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296191264463652994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinUn8mHhgamZzN35kFhtTqSrutuheWiCmAHLodUs1yboQsDk2FsrfJVHvmq6_ELlaJ2FVF7pqT7VjvASjALPbDhXEiFqOudlSomYRwHCAROaGKOCOerJCXIs2rIYD_APmjBtuhR1iqypg/s320/CIMG8013.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div>Here's a ring that I just finished. I will be logging both on my etsy site soon. I think I'll keep by hand saw ready to see what other imperfect shapes I come up with.</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296196078814732546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgXAMrSonAA4wQ9snMBIovm7dlGa_qf-DwkpZIULDk_UsvGAywjw0biKIkLQTiv-_FGKTOS7vyJy0zsNMUZtid4DhVnwWDCdix87EQfrOnMLoBzGspzJpwApuc1ab4Yw5VuNdmAcV0ZAA/s320/CIMG7974.JPG" border="0" /></div><div></div>donnaodesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02871684981582799615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9216340628742077766.post-30082277592078181802009-01-24T22:42:00.000-08:002009-01-24T23:30:54.648-08:00Aim and Dream Without Limits<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9LFV7BPXUoxbvnaF8zCDQHnYELgRbsvPhwA6zbqE2RcQpKtKj0r9YeMcenRXz19a6pBQnKY963fru6kKTCsT9ldhUMWhrOafEVauEHqOSsAASa7PDpzp4XK9BVLZ0-x6Le3NGDALsfY8/s1600-h/CIMG7969.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295127996335180786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9LFV7BPXUoxbvnaF8zCDQHnYELgRbsvPhwA6zbqE2RcQpKtKj0r9YeMcenRXz19a6pBQnKY963fru6kKTCsT9ldhUMWhrOafEVauEHqOSsAASa7PDpzp4XK9BVLZ0-x6Le3NGDALsfY8/s320/CIMG7969.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>A reminder for all of us to dream without limits. I wanted the pendant to be an imperfect organic star, in keeping with the stamped message, because striving for perfection is so limiting.</div>donnaodesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02871684981582799615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9216340628742077766.post-81485007885517358562009-01-23T23:29:00.000-08:002009-01-24T18:31:50.842-08:00I'm More Productive When it's Dreary OutIt's been raining all day, making everything seem so dreary, but I do like the fact that I don't have to water outside. Staying in gives me the chance to be more creative. Here are some of the items I finished today.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294760610550505906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYI9uQOYs_AoZ2GLyVWatfCX14wErg0B8T3HUqVh4KcJ-z_MwUye3-pqjPWLbzlwQVJzDwVWF1gfd7XDQ3RdGLmpJpeOD3D5IRuycP0GgrfOpY4S3comQo8o02jlcOWKKjvLilFPdLt6I/s320/CIMG7496.JPG" border="0" /><br /><p>This set is a reminder to aim high, reach for the stars, the sky (blue topaz) and the moon (golden citrine).<br /></p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294760961727842370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoM5z9N8HsLvdR2mAOZF_ihRiNKZLpZ4FoWQOaH7Ed8Lq1ksW9C1GI2xaMS464hlV0tTP8giMq8CAQVYsXWczSSrxrPxKvS-9fXVBBWxei7BQwDtvmzV3ERyJCmW7OdHtJYckQqTHUcpA/s320/CIMG7499.JPG" border="0" /></p><p>Stacking rings are some of my favorite pieces to make. I love their flexibility in giving you many options depening on your mood.</p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294761244474059266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga1_uD0InqlheZyHE40k89p_RYM5fVYLC-GcrpS0n_w-XeH9JpaPwwpOpwmgSYeL6HLJdiFrCW3QkYeOJ0b6uR3_ahnt3c4j2mxqFWS-ZEGBMqoJATKbfStc06qMXqZE2PWJsj8S714VM/s320/CIMG7926.JPG" border="0" /></p><p>Personalized name necklaces are a wonderful expression of your love for your kids and give you a way to keep them close to your heart for always.<br /></p>donnaodesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02871684981582799615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9216340628742077766.post-55894304469080967302009-01-22T22:40:00.000-08:002009-01-23T19:49:11.075-08:00Helloooo Out There, Anybody There?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0D8-dHF4_Pj5ZIXckNWRxxtgpuDUV5Q6gk3Fxj9tWs9lTbqKdx3q0qJ16ehYrDyE0MPZE8T6j4KPxC3KkKipH_5hKyxf8HtoDDUJtaMaZxaGIKhGX-s6dBpVzDAshYsG5CX3UZP-PezU/s1600-h/CIMG7903.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294378434994555042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0D8-dHF4_Pj5ZIXckNWRxxtgpuDUV5Q6gk3Fxj9tWs9lTbqKdx3q0qJ16ehYrDyE0MPZE8T6j4KPxC3KkKipH_5hKyxf8HtoDDUJtaMaZxaGIKhGX-s6dBpVzDAshYsG5CX3UZP-PezU/s320/CIMG7903.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />I finished a 5-ring stacking set today. Yay!!! I'm sending them off to Japan in the morning. I love sending my creations off to far away places.<br /><br /><div></div><div>Now, for things closer to home. Okay, I have to admit that I'm so new at this blogging stuff that I obsessively check throughout the day to see if anyone has left comments for me. It's so sad that I always see 0 comments. Just one comment, is that too much to ask??? My blog manager, aka my tech-savvy, hip daughter tells me I have to spice things up a bit, but I'm not quite sure how. I need to start thinking hip, I guess. I've gleaned some terrific advice from a fellow etsyan's blog at <a href="http://www.timothyadamdesigns.blogspot.com/">http://www.timothyadamdesigns.blogspot.com/</a>. He seems to have a whirlwind of activity on his blog and on his etsy site. He definitely knows what he's doing. I have much to learn. I'll keep going, one luddite step after another.</div>donnaodesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02871684981582799615noreply@blogger.com2