I have finally completed some jewelry using my new torch and tumbler. I love working with silver wire! I have a new addiction!
Here are some pieces I have listed in my shop recently.
First are some Heart Earrings
Next some Freshwater Pearl Earrings
Some Peridot Earrings
and a Garnet Bracelet
I can't wait to make some more!
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Blushing Buttercream Pettiskirt GIVEAWAY!!!!
I Found this awesome giveaway for an adorable tutu-like little girl's skirt. There is also a link to the instructions for making the skirt. Too cute!
Blushing Buttercream Pettiskirt GIVEAWAY!!!!
Blushing Buttercream Pettiskirt GIVEAWAY!!!!
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Sewing Links
Websites with links to free patterns and tutorials
Patterns
- Just Tutes huge collection of tutorials and sewing instructions
- Meika's Little Treasures huge collection of links to sewing tutorials
- The Princess and the Monkey another huge collection of links
Patterns
- SSC pattern (soft structured carrier)
- Gauchos free pattern
- YouCanMakeThis.com free and paid patterns
Jewelry Links
Buying Supplies
- Fusion Beads beading supplies and tools, free shipping
- Art Beads beading supplies and tools, free shipping
- Santa Fe Jewelers Supply LOTS of tools and supplies for all kinds of jewelry-making, wholesale prices
- Beaducation tools and supplies for working with metal and more
- Beaducation free and paid high-quality video tutorials
- Fusion Beads wide variety of picture tutorials
- Maille Artisans International huge list of links to chain maille instructions
- Graspr huge list of links to video tutorials
- BellaOnline article on how to polish silver in a tumbler
- Bezel-Setting Tutorial I haven't tried this yet, but I sure want to!
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
New Earrings
I listed three new pairs of earrings in my shop today that I wanted to share.
First were some labradorite earrings
Next some onyx earrings
And lastly some amethyst earrings
I think the amethyst earrings are my favorites! I have been making my own ear wires lately and have really been liking the results. I am also getting addicted to natural gemstones. An expensive addiction!
First were some labradorite earrings
Next some onyx earrings
And lastly some amethyst earrings
I think the amethyst earrings are my favorites! I have been making my own ear wires lately and have really been liking the results. I am also getting addicted to natural gemstones. An expensive addiction!
Monday, March 2, 2009
The First Post
This first post has been an intimidating one for me, so here goes. I really have three goals for this blog. The first is to promote my slowly growing jewelry business and Etsy shop. Second, I wanted a place to be able to organize and share my huge collection of crafty links that I have collected over the years. And thirdly, I wanted a place to save and share crafty projects I am working on, both jewelry and otherwise. I am completely new to blogging so this could easily evolve and change as I go (and I'm assuming it will!)
My excitement for today is that is am the featured artist on www.stlhandmade.com, a great new website dedictaed to showing off the artistic talents of artists in the St. Louis area. I feel honored to be included! You can see my feature article here.
Phew! I did it!
My excitement for today is that is am the featured artist on www.stlhandmade.com, a great new website dedictaed to showing off the artistic talents of artists in the St. Louis area. I feel honored to be included! You can see my feature article here.
Phew! I did it!
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