Football Season is here!

Yes, it's that time of year again when I can cheer my Green Bay Packers! Yes, I'm a Cheesehead. Being so, it inspired me to come up with a unique piece of jewelry to let everyone know, I love the Pac. If you have a favorite team and would like me to custom make your team, let me know! I will come up with something unique and fun just for you!

Back To School

Well, it's that time of year again! In honor of all of the great teachers out there, I have come up with some unique ideas for your favorite teacher. When I found these cool metallic anodized aluminum rulers, I just knew I needed to make some cool jewelry out of them. I ended up making ruler rings, "teachers rule" necklaces and charm bracelets. They were a big hit!

Jewelry Projects

Well, once the weather cools down and it's not 125 degrees in my garage, I'm going to be working with a book with projects and then posting on my blog as I go. Give you the ups and downs of the projects etc. I have 4 books to choose from, but have not picked the one yet. So, check back often! (And pray for cooler weather!!)

Wire Pod Rings

I have been wanting to learn how to make these unique wire pod rings for a while now. So I decided to purchase a tutorial on how to make them. I purchased from Interweave.com and some antique colored aluminum wire to practice. My first and second attempt making these wire rings went OK I guess. Here is what they look like. I think some more practice and tweaking for different sized beads is needed. The tutorial was very well done. I hope to buy more tutorials in the future. Stay posted. You never know what I'm up to these days.

Coming Soon....Funny Friday!

New and coming this Friday is "Funny Friday". This is when I post jewelry that makes you laugh! I was trying to come up with something that gets people to just laugh and have fun. I came up with some ideas and thought it would be fun to post them on Fridays. (TGIF). So visit my etsy shop soon and especially on Fridays!

The shop is getting busy!

Sorry it has been so long since I have posted. But here I am. Well, I have noticed that the shop has been doing well. The sales are picking up. The latest "hot item" is my custom confirmation handstamped necklaces. It all started last year when my friend asked if I could make her something for her niece's confirmation. She loved it.



Then, this year, she asked if I could make some more necklaces for her 2 children who where getting confirmed. I jumped at the chance. I love coming up with new ideas and being creative. She loved them!

These necklaces have the name on the front and the date of confirmation on the back. They are hammered for texture, dipped in nickel silver to blacken the stamped portion, lightly sanded and polished to a bright finish. A danity cross and cream colored pearl are added to top it off.

What great confirmation gifts!

Craft Show

Well, the craft show went very well for being my first one! I got alot of positive feedback on my jewelry. It seemed that I was busy all the time, which is good. Only a couple lulls, but then busy again. At times, I could have used extra help. My booth looked great. I had a banner made. I took advantage of the half off promotion at VistaPrint. It turned out great and my booth looked very professional. I can't wait until the next one!