Blogging again

Family changes had me using my time differently.  I am able to have more creative time and thanks for your interest in my jewelry and creative endeavors.  

New necklace

A new piece created from sea glass from Orcas Island, Washington.  I really like pieces of sea glass with a little fold or lip.   I like to use that as a "cap" to hold beads or pearls, etc.  The piece is made from sterling silver and three sizes of fresh water pearls.

Earrings

Earrings - I like creating them, but it is sometimes very difficult to make items created by nature close enough to be called a pair.  BUT these were really good!

A new pair of earrings in the same idea vein as the pearl and disc necklace I posted before.  I really enjoy texturing the metal... making marks in it to create a more organic surface.

I created this pair of earrings from a long rectangle of sterling silver with fresh water pearls.  Sensing a theme here of silver and pearls?  I do love them!

Black Friday

Madness of the shopping hoards!  I felt like this crow gathering pretty things for my studio "nest".  Yes, I allowed myself to be involved in visiting stores on Black Friday.  Just couldn't pass up the sales at Michael's.

The picture was taken at West Beach Resort on Orcas  Island in Puget Sound, Washington.  This beach and surrounding beaches are where a lot of my jewelry stones and sea glass are gathered.  If you ever have the chance to visit the San Juan Islands spend some time on Orcas.  Curt and I are visiting again in the early spring.  Can't wait!  Definitely no shopping hoards at this place.

Jewelry

I finally snapped some pics of my jewelry made from sea glass
and stones Curt and I collect on our Washington State vacations.
The piece has a center shield design of hand hammered brass and copper with a copper bale.
I've been invited to join the Holiday sale at 212 Art Association in Saline so I'll have more designs to share with you.  I'll include more
info regarding the sale when I have all the details.