Picture Editing

I just discoverd fotofuze, and now I am addicted! It is great for editing pictures that you want to clean up the background on. Here are two pictures that show one before fotofuze and one after. The best thing is that it is free and you can link it to your etsy site, which makes it easy to grab your photos!

New Gems

I think I have recovered from the holidays, just in time for valentines day. I will be working with some gold filled and I am curious to see how I like it. I really like mixed metals, so I think it will be a nice addition to my jewelry. I finally got my new gemstones and had time to actually make something with them. I got quite a few rose cut gems and some gems for tube setting. One that I received is a beautiful high grade moonstone which I set onto a sterling silver tree pendant. I really wouldn't mind keeping it for myself.

Found Objects

I just finished a commisioned piece for someone whom had found a large shark tooth. Found objects are always a unique piece. I am always honored I have been given the responsibility and have been entrusted to make them a wearable piece with their treasured item. Of course it is a bit nerve wracking, but Florence and the Machine helped me with this piece.

Front Page of Etsy!!

Woo hoo! My elephant ring was featured in a treasury and it made it to front page. My first time and very excited.
Here is the treasury: http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTU4NTg5NTd8MTE3MTc0NDA4Mw/the-moment-we-chose-to-remember?ref=pr_treasury

Fort Days 2011

Just finished up Fort Ligonier Days this weekend. Friday was nice and rainy. It was literally raining in my tent. Thank goodness for the hubby. All I had to do was dial a number and I got a new tent, just like that! Saturday was nice, a little windy, but that is expected in the lovely mountains of PA. Sunday was just lovely. A nice ending to the show. Thank you to all that stopped by to see me. It is always a treat to meet everyone. I have posted a picture of my tent and some of the new necklaces I had. See you next year!

Fine Silver

I ordered some fine silver wire, and I love it! It makes fusing silver so easy. No messy solder, just lots of flux and a charcoal block. It even worked nicely on some copper. I have been working on some new items for fall. Here is a preview picture of some new pieces, partially finished. I will post a pic of the final pieces in a couple of days.

Natural Rubies

I just received some natural rubies and I love them! What a difference they make. Here is a necklace I made using one of them. I really love it with the sapphire. I will be offering these in my shop. They will be included in the price of my Mother's Family Tree Necklace but will charge a small fee if desired in my birthstone stacking rings.