Trying Something New!

I've always wanted to try to make a wire-wrapped tree of life pendant.  I was always so intimidated, but  I finally gave it a whirl, and I think I'm addicted now!  They are so much fun to make.

I've listed a few in my Etsy shop:

Back to School Special!

Wow, August already!  Running a back to school special in my shop, make a purchase of $20 or more and get free shipping when you enter the code BACKTOSCHOOL at checkout.  Coupon is good through August 31, 2017.

A couple of new items in my shop, made up some fused glass pendants with millefiori glass:

And of course some more beachy necklaces:

Check out all the goodies at my Etsy shop here.

Science Experiment

So my latest endeavor, copper etching. I drew on the copper rounds with a sharpie marker, then used a mixture of muriatic acid and hydrogen peroxide to etch the copper. The details don't stand out as much as I'd hoped, especially on the mermaid, I think I need thicker lines. Love the horse head though!

Luxe Labradorite

I love all types of  gemstones, but my absolute favorite is Labradorite.  I love the blue/gray iridescence of it.  So pretty!  So it only follows that a lot of the jewelry I make is made of Labradorite.  I came up with a new collection in my shop, Luxe Labradorite, made up of pieces made with labradorite stones and sterling silver.  Here's a few of the pieces:

You can check out these and other pieces  in my shop here.

Labradorite is thought to be a powerful stone that allows its wearer to see through illusions and brings insight. It is said to be excellent for strengthening intuition and for providing relief from anxiety, hopelessness and depression, replacing these negative feelings with enthusiasm, self-confidence and inspiration.

According to a Canadian Eskimo legend, the Northern Lights were once trapped in the rocks along the coast of Labrador, and then a wandering Eskimo warrior found them and freed most of the lights with a mighty blow of his spear. Some of the lights were still caught within the stone, however, and thus we have the beautiful mineral known as labradorite.  (http://www.gemselect.com/other-info/about-labradorite.php)

Valentine's Day Sale in my Etsy Shop

Good through February 15, 2016!