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Showing posts with label nature. Show all posts
Showing posts with label nature. Show all posts
2.23.2011
mushrooms for mushrooms
i probably get a convo asking to trade about once a month.
i usually send out a polite 'sorry i can't, blah, blah, blah.'
i really can't justify trading very often, especially for a custom piece.
rewind a couple of weeks.....
machel of wavyshell asked me to construct a custom mushroom pendant and mentioned that she was also open to trading.
so, i took my sweet time and finally checked out her shop.
oh my gosh!!!!!!
she works magic with her camera!
i love flowers for their tiny details.
machel has captured each mushroom with such detail and finesse....
i am now thinking of ways to add itty bitty mushrooms and fungi to my stones instead of just flowers.
to top it off, she doesn't use photoshop for anything other than cropping these fantastic images.
i am blown away by her talent and i am excited to have several of her prints on their way to my house.
here is her etsy shop
here is my post featuring some of her images
i usually send out a polite 'sorry i can't, blah, blah, blah.'
i really can't justify trading very often, especially for a custom piece.
rewind a couple of weeks.....
machel of wavyshell asked me to construct a custom mushroom pendant and mentioned that she was also open to trading.
so, i took my sweet time and finally checked out her shop.
oh my gosh!!!!!!
she works magic with her camera!
i love flowers for their tiny details.
machel has captured each mushroom with such detail and finesse....
i am now thinking of ways to add itty bitty mushrooms and fungi to my stones instead of just flowers.
to top it off, she doesn't use photoshop for anything other than cropping these fantastic images.
i am blown away by her talent and i am excited to have several of her prints on their way to my house.
here is her etsy shop
here is my post featuring some of her images
7.20.2010
yellowstone national park
we made it to yellowstone.
i was not excited about the 2.5 hour drive there and then back, especially since we were driving into salt lake city the very next day; but i am very glad we made it out.
we started at the geysers and skipped old faithful in order to catch the grand geyser.
little did we know that we would have to wait until the very end of its window until it spewed hot water and steam above the trees.
next we stopped by some paint pots.
the edges of both the geysers and paint pots were lovely with all the little detail and made me wish for stones that mimiced that beauty.
after that we hiked down to see a waterfall with its amazing green water and it was at this point that i finally realized why i could appreciate the mountains: the canyons offer amazing perspective.
i hope to revisit the canyons when the boys are old enough to climb and hike further.
we were able to see an osprey's nest through binoculars.
we then ended the day filling our plates at the cafeteria and trying to listen to the radio on the way back to jackson hole, wy.
i was not excited about the 2.5 hour drive there and then back, especially since we were driving into salt lake city the very next day; but i am very glad we made it out.
we started at the geysers and skipped old faithful in order to catch the grand geyser.
little did we know that we would have to wait until the very end of its window until it spewed hot water and steam above the trees.
next we stopped by some paint pots.
the edges of both the geysers and paint pots were lovely with all the little detail and made me wish for stones that mimiced that beauty.
after that we hiked down to see a waterfall with its amazing green water and it was at this point that i finally realized why i could appreciate the mountains: the canyons offer amazing perspective.
i hope to revisit the canyons when the boys are old enough to climb and hike further.
we were able to see an osprey's nest through binoculars.
we then ended the day filling our plates at the cafeteria and trying to listen to the radio on the way back to jackson hole, wy.
2.03.2010
another necklace
i am finally making a little bit of time for projects i want to work on
and not just the etsymetal challenges.
i rarely do mixed metal pieces, but i think this one turned out just perfect.
i am excited to introduce more copper into my pieces.
the stone is another phantom quartz and i have a handful of these left to play with.
find the specimen necklace here
and not just the etsymetal challenges.
i rarely do mixed metal pieces, but i think this one turned out just perfect.
i am excited to introduce more copper into my pieces.
the stone is another phantom quartz and i have a handful of these left to play with.
find the specimen necklace here
11.02.2009
it might just be a miracle...
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
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
12.19.2008
shop update
as promised, i participated in the etsymetal weekly update.
i plan to make this part of my regular routine throughout the first part of the year.
i did add some new designs and still have a couple left that need finishing touches.
i have also decided to redo my pics.
there are too many colored backgrounds and i feel that my shop does not look as cohesive as i would like.
find stormy afternoon here
i plan to make this part of my regular routine throughout the first part of the year.
i did add some new designs and still have a couple left that need finishing touches.
i have also decided to redo my pics.
there are too many colored backgrounds and i feel that my shop does not look as cohesive as i would like.
find stormy afternoon here
12.11.2008
update
so, i did manage to get a couple of things added to the shop during the etsymetal update.
of course, it wasn't as much as i had hoped.
i have yet another cold and the terrible weather has prevented me from taking pics of the other pieces i have actually completed.
and by bad weather i mean 2 hours of snow that promptly turned into a slushy, icy mess.
find sweet gumdrops here
of course, it wasn't as much as i had hoped.
i have yet another cold and the terrible weather has prevented me from taking pics of the other pieces i have actually completed.
and by bad weather i mean 2 hours of snow that promptly turned into a slushy, icy mess.
find sweet gumdrops here
10.16.2008
see, i really have been working
i am not even sure i can tally how much time went into this necklace.
the chain and clasp are all handmade;
each flower was hand sawn and filed;
every stone set by my two hands.
the necklace really did turn out lovely with pale greens and blues almost glowing in the center of each dark flower.
maybe more to come???
if i can summon the stamina.
the chain and clasp are all handmade;
each flower was hand sawn and filed;
every stone set by my two hands.
the necklace really did turn out lovely with pale greens and blues almost glowing in the center of each dark flower.
maybe more to come???
if i can summon the stamina.
9.17.2008
new work
i am finally getting around to taking some pics of my new flowers.
these are some of my favorites!!
i have a couple of ideas for new ones that tiptoe out of my comfort zone of circles.
check the shop for updates all week.
and thanks to a friend for watching parker while i worked yesterday.
it did get me kick started and i was able to accomplish a lot.
these are some of my favorites!!
i have a couple of ideas for new ones that tiptoe out of my comfort zone of circles.
check the shop for updates all week.
and thanks to a friend for watching parker while i worked yesterday.
it did get me kick started and i was able to accomplish a lot.
5.09.2008
violet
there are some pieces that you are really proud of, that you just walk away with a smile after completing them.
this pair of earrings is that for me.
i cut and filed the pieces for these ages ago and was really worried about putting them together just right.
luckily, everything worked.
find violet here
this pair of earrings is that for me.
i cut and filed the pieces for these ages ago and was really worried about putting them together just right.
luckily, everything worked.
find violet here
5.04.2008
5.03.2008
an old favorite
i have been cleaning and organizing what i will call my studio.
while doing so, i have come across some old designs that i was really proud of a year ago.
they are going up on etsy (and at SALE prices) because they deserve to find a good home.
find fall leaf here
while doing so, i have come across some old designs that i was really proud of a year ago.
they are going up on etsy (and at SALE prices) because they deserve to find a good home.
find fall leaf here
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