Fused Jewelry

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!

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!!!!

Sewing Links

Websites with links to free patterns and tutorials

• 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
  

Tutorials

• Scandi Mei Tai
  
• Sock Monkey
  
• Sweaterpants
  

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
  

Tutorials

• 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!

I'll add more as I come across them.

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!

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!