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.

Fall Earrings

New earrings for fall! I love these earrings, even though they were actually an accident. They started out as leaves, and then with one wrong cut, they became feathers! They have been oxidized for a rustic look that brings out the texture. Just in time for fall, since I just drug out the jeans and sweaters.

Survived the sweltering heat at Music in the Mountains at Ohiopyle Park labor day weekend. It was such a beautiful setting. I really wanted to go jump in the river, but I thought I better not, since there was a large waterfall just downstream of me. I did get to watch several brave souls kayak down the falls. It was quite amazing to watch.

Labor Day Weekend

I will be at Music in the Mountains at Ohiopyle Park this weekend. It's a beautiful setting, overlooking the waterfalls. I will be one of the vendors there this time, instead of a visitor. The park is one of my favorites with the bike trails, unique restaurants, and tranquil views. Falling water is just a few miles away. Lots of music to be heard and fireworks on Saturday night. If you are out that way, stop by and say hi!