lots of sparkles

chicory
Originally uploaded by wildflowerdesigns

have i mentioned how much i am enjoying playing with faceted gemstones of all kinds??
i have several pair of post earrings and several necklaces being added to the shop now.

still taking pics

violet
Originally uploaded by wildflowerdesigns

updating the shop and waiting for the holiday rush to really kick in.

just a reminder, i will be at fondren unwrapped this thursday night from 5-9pm.
i will be in the corner across from basil's.

new sparkles

shadow box - citrus
Originally uploaded by wildflowerdesigns

i think i may need to admit that i have a problem...
i have fallen in love with sparkly gemstones and could the timing be better?
i now have quite an assortment of earrings for all those party-goers and fancy women.

come check out the shop

shop update

vine - berry
Originally uploaded by wildflowerdesigns

is actually happening this week.
i have plenty of sparkling beauties (many are tourmaline) going up in the shop this week.
i am really excited about adding the tube set stones as well as the larger faceted stones in long, dangling earrings.
i also have a handful of necklaces that are making their way to the shop.
i tend to focus on earrings and rings because those are the accessories that i wear, but i am pleased with the necklaces i have made the past couple of months (and i do mean months.)

also worth a mention, i am splitting a pop-up spot with a fellow ms craftswoman for the next six weeks.
the pop-up is in 'the corner' building in fondren that also houses roosters.
i am planning on opening the doors during lunch hours (11-1:30) during the week.
i will also show up on random weekends throughout the holiday season.
be sure to stop by if you are in town.

finally, finally.....shop update

dahlia
Originally uploaded by wildflowerdesigns

i feel so ridiculously slow and embarrased that it has taken me this long to add anything new to the shop.
i have had little time to make and create, but i have had time.
i have probably two dozen pieces that are making it into the shop both this week and next.
among these pieces are a handful of necklaces, lots of earrings, and a couple of rings.
the colors and styles of the pieces will vary greatly since they were made over several months time.
these earrings are some of my favorites and i can barely stand to let them find a new home.

new release thursdays are back!!

sky
Originally uploaded by wildflowerdesigns

i've got a ton of new stuff to list this week.
literally.
and lucky for you there is still time to get it shipped for christmas.

check out the shop for all of my new pieces
&
check out the rest of etsymetal's new pieces

chimneyville

set up 2
Originally uploaded by wildflowerdesigns

the show was definitely not what i had hoped and expected.
i am so exhausted and frustrated that it is hard for me to look at things critically.
there are some things that i can improve next year -
not having a 6 month old and really working hard to fill my booth should help
there are some things that the guild should improve next year -
hello, do i really have to pay $2 for a drink???
i guess that since i didn't sell everything at the show, i will be able to list it in my shop for you.

new release thursdays

sunscape
Originally uploaded by wildflowerdesigns

i am still attempting to participate in etsymetal's new release thursdays.
some weeks it feels like i have nothing and need to scramble to put the finishing touches on projects.

i have continued to play with granulation and have been pleased with the results so far.
i have found that it is tricky and i can't really predict how long it will take me to get each project just right.

besides scrambling for new release thursdays, i am working on several custom pieces.
one is a chain and i LOVE making those!

i also got my acceptance letter from the guild in the mail today.
i am pleased that i made it into an organization that will help fill out my resume and provide some extra conveniences, but i still have no clue how my work this submission really differed from last.
i suppose i should just be happy for the positive outcome, but i find its still overshadowed by my results last time.

another submission and new release thursdays

petite garden
Originally uploaded by wildflowerdesigns

here is the 'petite garden' stacking ring set that was also submitted to the guild.
i am pleased with how it turned out and proud of myself for staying away from the liver of sulfur.
i do have to admit that the 3mm bullet amethysts sucked to set.

i will have some new work going up in the shop tomorrow.
i have a couple of earrings on the new elongated earwires and then a couple of itty bitty studs.
lets hope i can take and crop pics in a timely manner.

shop update

cloud
Originally uploaded by wildflowerdesigns

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

shop updates

gumdrop
Originally uploaded by wildflowerdesigns

see, i wasn't lying; i am getting the shop updated for the humongous SALE this weekend.
these are some of the stacking rings i have been working on.
i still haven't decided what i think.
i bought a ring mandrel with a flat side to use for large cabs, but i decided to use it and set several small stones on its surface instead.

find gumdrop here
find more etsymetal sales here