Let Him Carry His Personal Message

I'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.

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: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33194552

Ironic 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.

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.

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.

After all that I love the way it came out...

Making it BIG

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.

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.

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.

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.

You should check out littlebirdproduction's etsy shop. It's loaded with eye-catching knitwear, especially the Wine and Dine Me Scarf. Love it!

New Rings Are Now In My Etsy Store

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.

Preparing for Mother's Day

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.