Monthly Archives: January 2020

Earrings, necklace

Luscious LAyers…

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This neck piece was made from the same piece of silver I etched earlier this month, and I love the flowery design. Reminds me Spring will be coming-one day. Doesn’t feel like it right now as we are in the middle of another wintery blast.

While I was at it, did some coordinating earrings.. the ear wires have a nicely rounded style to them that makes keeping them in place super easy.

Don’t you just love the rock??? Another special gift from my dear friend Bettylou. It’s a chunk of Fluorite (known as the rainbow keeper) that has stunning shades of green and purple throughout. Unfortunately when sliced, it crumbles to bits so it is serving it’s purpose as a prop-not the main attraction this time around.

My work is on display and for sale at Legend Logos https://www.facebook.com/legendlogos.ca/ in Creston BC, and the Creston Valley Visitor Centre through the https://www.crestonvalleyartscouncil.ca/ Creston Valley Arts Council.

Earrings, In the Shop

Amber…tiny bits 30-90 millions years old…

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Who knew??? According to research, Amber has been around almost forever and has amazing properties..including magical powers. Can’t think of a better way to start off a new century!

These little gems are the final product of a lengthy process. It began with etching a pattern into a sheet of silver. Simple enough process usually but it’s been awhile since I etched anything, and because I’m never content to do anything the “same old way”, I just had to look for better methods. It’s like falling into a rabbit hole, so many choices!!! I spent a month buying new supplies, a laminator, PNP paper, and researching Vector images–Etsy , EBAy and Amazon love me! After all that, am back to my original methods…which work.

I had these tiny Amber cabochons stashed away and finally found a home for them. I think they’re happy… and yes, they are purposely cattywampus…just because I could.

My work is on display and for sale at Legend Logoshttps://www.facebook.com/legendlogos.ca/ in Creston BC, and the Creston Valley Visitor Centre through thehttps://www.crestonvalleyartscouncil.ca/ Creston Valley Arts Council.

In the Shop, Ring Candy

And just like that…another year has passed

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It’s hard to believe it is 2020-I haven’t caught up with 2019 yet for heavens sake! No idea where it went, and I’m determined to not let the same thing happen this year….wish me luck.

The recent snows here in the Valley and holiday season meant things have quieted down somewhat in my other life, and I’ve had some much appreciated shop time. Thought I’d share a few of the projects I’ve been immersed in in the coming weeks, and the trials and tribulations that came along with them.

Beautiful Jasper…♥

This is quite a large stone that I cut a few months back with intentions of making it into a pendant. It somehow just never made it that far–and now I know why. It was meant to be a ring…. the swirls in this gorgeous Jasper are pale peach, grey and soft yellows and would never have been my first choice for a personal piece. When it was time to decide on a band size, it had grown on me..and I am now the proud owner of this chuck of rock.

The base is very plain, and only one level, with a simple double band. Some days it fits perfectly, on others it flops around almost too big to keep on, and others it barely makes it over my knuckle…but I love it.

So my first lesson for the New Year is to try to “go with it”…not micro manage the world and just accept the bigger plan. In theory, sounds great-check back soon and see how that’s working out for me…..♥