Monthly Archives: February 2012

Math Geek Pendant

I am a math geek and computer geek and total bead/metal/wire/tool geek. This little pendant has a mathematical formula cut from vintage book pages. I had a little dollhouse miniature pencil cup with two wooden pencils stuck in it. I … Continue reading

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Interesting beginnings…

I made the bottom part of these pendants last week. Both were made by cutting circles out of old library cards, creating a tiny row of stitches with embroidery floss, and then adding an additional element – in one case … Continue reading

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Littlest Grape Hyacinth

I saw it when I came home from work yesterday. So tiny and so cute. I smiled and was happy about having this little bit of pretty in my yard.

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BOOK IX

I love it. I hope someone else does too. I’ve been seeing images of cages in jewelry and the idea got stuck in my mind. You know how that happens and then you start seeing cages everywhere when a short … Continue reading

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How we celebrate Valentine’s Day

I guess it was about four years ago when the tradition started. My boyfriend and I wanted to go out to dinner for Valentine’s Day and every restaurant we went to had lines out the door and a jam packed … Continue reading

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Mona Lisa Eyes

I have been bit by the resin bug hard and love making bezels like this one. I’ve decided to add them to the shop as pendants without chains. My thought is that people may already have chains and if they … Continue reading

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Unfettered

Unfettered is the word that came to mind when I looked at this necklace. I am in a much more creative space right now and it feels good to be working, making connections and just feeling caught up in flow. … Continue reading

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Rhinestone and Image Earring Findings

Since forever ago I have wanted to use earring findings that had rhinestone chain around the edge and an image in the center. Because how could you not want to do this? I realize they are not all gritty and … Continue reading

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OK what next?

Started on this bracelet Friday night. The bezel was the first thing to act up. Getting it around the flower – major undertaking. Then once I got it fitted, it only wanted to spring back open. No amount of coaxing … Continue reading

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Bezel Mania

I came home Friday night determined to make bezels and here they are. They are all bright and shiny from being soldered and cleaned. All are headed for a liver of sulphur bath, stinky and pungent but effective. Then on … Continue reading

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