Just added to my etsy shop are these beauties. I have had these stones for several months and have been trying to decide the perfect use for them. I just love the crystal blue color in these aquamarines.
How does your garden grow?
I am enjoying this garden thing far too much. Here is a picture of our garden after we first planted it. And here it is just a few days ago – It is 6′ x 3′. So it is on the smallish side. We hadn’t ever grown a thing in our lives so we thought we would start out small and then if we didn’t just kill everything we would expand next year. We have 3 different kinds of tomatoes, some green and orange peppers, and some soybeans on the far right. I also have a ton […]more
Settling In – New Studio Space!
It is mine! All mine! I know it doesn’t look like much, but I am in love. This is my new studio space! My own space to create, and to do with whatever I please. I am so excited to get to move this stuff out of the bedroom! This photo just after lugging all this equipment down the stairs, so there is a bit of adjustment going on. It has been so fantastic to have all of my tools, supplies and books all in one room, instead of scattered about the house and shed. I can escape here and […]more
Here Comes the Sun
I am so ready for good weather. Warm, hot sunny weather. I want to be able to trek through the mountains and smell the sweet scent of wild flowers. As you can see, we still have quite a bit of snow up in them thar hills. In fact one ski resort is going to stay open until July 4th. This year I want to spend more time up there. The mountains are what is great about this state and I want to go exploring. We have been slowly adding to our camping arsenal and we are ready to go. Now […]more
Heading to the Hills
That is exactly what we are doing this weekend. I get to spend some quality time with the people I love up in the Utah mountains. Lucky for us my grandparents have a lovely cabin that they so graciously share with us. This cabin is the background for many of my fondest childhood memories, and I can’t wait to get up there. It is an adorable thing that my Grandpa built with his own two hands. The air is fresh and the water is cool. The pups are going to have a great time. I hope your weekend is fantastic!
First Fruits – Our first garden
This year we decided to start a garden. This is the first time I have ever attempted such a thing, and actually have the reputation of having a black thumb. But, so far so good. This little guy is our first “born”, we affectionately call him Alberto. It is so amazing to watch the garden sprout up and blossom. We are hooked and are planning on expanding next year.
New Work Waiting to be Polished
I have a few pieces sitting on my workbench that are just waiting to be polished up and have their stones set that I thought I would share. Polishing is messy business, using various compounds to get the piece to a high shine. Because it is so messy I usually wait until I have a pile of goodies to polish before I start the undertaking. It still amazes me how ugly the metal looks before the final polishing and finishing stage.
Faux Wood Post Earrings
Added to my shop: These cute faux wood stud earrings. I currently have 3 different shapes available. They are great everyday earrings and you can wear them by themselves or in a second or third piercing. I crafted these out of fine silver clay, so the front of the earring is fine silver, and soldered on a sterling silver post. I have pretty sensitive ears and these don’t bug me a bit. Thanks for looking! .