busy bee

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i have been very busy and my shop finally reflects it.
with chimneyville less than 2 weeks away, i am trying to use the holidays to my advantage both online and offline.

find minis here

the inspiration

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my previous post had a picture of my project runway mini collection in progress.
these itty bitty pods are my inspiration.
i currently have 4 out of 5 pieces completed.
my goal is to finish the 5th today so i can focus on more minis for my show.

works in progress

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besides cramming for my upcoming show (in two+ weeks), i have also been trying to keep up with the project runway jewelry challenges.
completing 4/12 of the challenges is really not that great of a track record, but i am determined to complete my mini collection.

working, working, working

minis
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i have been very busy lately getting ready for chimneyville.
i am trying to be very thorough.....
making flower earrings, making post earrings, making enameled minis, making big rings, making little rings, making necklaces...... you get the picture.
we'll see if it all pays off in a few short weeks.

find enameled minis here

my little sister got married

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yes, she did

it might just be a miracle...

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i am FINALLY updating my shop with some new pieces.

i have been working quite hard to produce some new work (and some old work), but the rain has prevented me from taking pics.
it finally let up and i will be frantic all week trying to create more for the chimneyville arts festival and trying to take pics of everything i have lying around.

find canyon rose here

a growing boy

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i am pretty sure that i am not the one who told parker that he could grow up.
i still miss my little buddy hanging out with me all day.
but, i am so relieved that he loves his school, adores his teachers, and has made new friends.

bling

project runway challenge
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after admiring maggie j and sara westermarks hollow form rings, i knew i wanted to make one.

this week's project runway challenge was to make a show stopper that was sparkly and shiny.
i thought this would be the perfect opportunity to combine some modern metalwork with my new rose cut gems.
this ring was fabricated from scratch and features two green amethyst gems.
i plan on exploring hollow form rings more in the future.

to see more bling, check out the etsymetal blog.

more project runway jewelry challenge

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last week's challenge was all about blue.
i decided to incorporate my enamel work with my flowers.
i think the idea (especially with the etched enamel and patina) will be something i expand on.
this pair did not turn out perfectly and will be in the sample sale section of my shop shortly.

check out the etsymetal blog for some of this weeks fab entries.

miles

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i have offically decided that miles is very different from parker but equally as awesome.
it almost seems silly that just a few months ago i was worried i wouldn't adore him as much as his older brother, but i do.
he is such a sweet, mild manner baby boy.
he loves his older brother and all of his shenanigans....
gnawing on him, dancing around him, yelling at the top of his lungs, singing in his face...
each of these things makes miles smile or laugh as much as a sweet kiss on the face.