it might just be a miracle...

canyon rose
Originally uploaded by wildflowerdesigns

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.

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secret garden chain

secret garden on
Originally uploaded by wildflowerdesigns

i finished everything for the ms craftsman guild submission just a couple of hours before our plane left.
i am still fairly stressed, but there is nothing i can do now.
i submitted my ring with the sage amethyst and itty bitty coral flower, my violet earrings with the two layers, and a new handmade chain with pierced back and bezel set lace agate.
i am pleased with how each piece turned out and how well they showcase what i am able to do.

now, its time to run off for a vacation to see some uncles and cousin friends.

ms craftsmans' guild

petal necklace (to be named)
Originally uploaded by wildflowerdesigns

the official deadline is next friday (i think) but the deadline for me is even closer.
i am going on vacation to visit my bro and ryan's bro. so, i have to get things together a week sooner and this is becoming more complicated as the days tick away.
i haven't totally decided on the three pieces that i will submit and that will determine what pics i use.
i got some of my pics back today and 4/6 were usable which means that i have to reshoot a few tomorrow during possible rain.
why, oh why do things have to be so complicated??

on a more accomplished note, i did finally finish getting the awful wallpaper out of my kitchen with the help of a friend and was able to paint a closet.

phlox

phlox
Originally uploaded by wildflowerdesigns

this piece was one of the first i attempted after i got my new stones in march.
i totally botched it and had to scrap the whole thing.
i made a new back relatively soon after, but it took me a while to finish it up by setting the stone, putting the patina on the metal, and deciding on the chain.
this is what i ended up with and i really like it.

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sage amethyst

181/366
Originally uploaded by wildflowerdesigns

i have always been a fan of mottled/ swirly/ interesting stones.
i don't automatically run to the gemstones (even though i love them too.)
my friend john was able to get me some funky cabs last week and i decided to use one in a ring.
i honestly don't keep as many things as i would like, but this one i am almost certain will be shown off on my fingers.

midnight garden cocktail ring

midnight garden
Originally uploaded by wildflowerdesigns

i have FINALLY finished it!
after many unsuccessful attempts to secure the flower and botching the rest of it several times too, i managed to finish this mother of a ring.
i will also be testing out some new photo backgrounds this week.

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MY prototype

salvia petal
Originally uploaded by wildflowerdesigns

i have had this idea floating in my head for months.
i did the gem and jewelry show and the only plus was the gorgeous cabs i snagged.
this one i knew would be mine.
i LOVE sugilite and this has great color!!
i finally got brave enough to finish this one up as my prototype and i am thrilled with how it turned out.
i am already planning my week around making a few more (with slight variations of course.)

here's another pic

and let me know what you think about the background...
i am thinking of using it for a jury next month.

unfinished projects

sun burst
Originally uploaded by wildflowerdesigns

i have a couple of rings and pendants that have been midprocess for days, weeks, or months.
i am finally getting around to completing the finishes and taking some pics.
several of these pieces were firsts or prototypes for things to come.

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the ring

passing cloud
Originally uploaded by wildflowerdesigns

well, i haven't made a bunch of rings, but i did finish up one and a few pendants that will be listed soon.
when i did the gem & jewelry show several months ago i bought lots of cabs and lots of larimar cabs.
this is just one of the lovelies i picked up.

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ms market (part IIII)

the flame
Originally uploaded by wildflowerdesigns

i plan on offering some small stud assortments as well as some of my more detailed pieces.
this is just one of the new color combos that i have put together this week.
next week i will be working on enamel and on putting the finishing touches on my line sheet.

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sea flower

sea flower
Originally uploaded by wildflowerdesigns

i recently participated in the gem & jewelry show here in jackson, ms.
the show was an absolute disaster for me, but i did walk away with a rather impressive bag full of cabs.
i have been playing with them for a couple of weeks and i have some very exciting projects in the works for this week.
(now hopefully i can find the time.)

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hyperspeed

hyperspeed
Originally uploaded by wildflowerdesigns

really, rutilated quartz just strikes me as stars zooming past.
and my only real distress about this ring is that it is not in a size that fits me.

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