Finally...Something New...Earrings

Aqua Swarovksi Crystal & Sterling Silver Earrings

I'm lovin' these new earrings. The Aqua Swarovski Crystal Earrings look great! They would be a nice gift for someone with a March birthday, as aquamarine is March's birthstone, or perfect wedding jewelry. These earrings are nice and simple, inexpensive and have lots of bling because of the crystals. Also, all new for these earrings, I have used my new hoop earwires.

Passionate About Purple ~ Hand Forged Sterling Silver Stick Earrings

I'm wild about these earrings too!! I love the luster on the pearls, nice and shiny. Again, new earwires. But, I had the most fun pounding the wire to create the "sticks" in these earrings. I think that this is one of my new favorite things to do. You know...I can beat (take my aggression out) and create something so beautiful at the same time. Who knew! I'm really happy with the way these turned out after I oxidized them. The oxidation makes these earrings POP!!

Check 'em out in my Etsy shop. Go ahead and splurge...you'll love these too!!

Back to Your Regularly Scheduled Program

Personalized Charm/Birthstone Necklace

I feel like I have been on hiatus this past week. My children were on winter break, so my days were pretty busy keeping them occupied. Other than that I did not do much , no new designs, no posts to my blog, and little promoting my Etsy shops:( Probably not the best decision since Valentine's is looming. But, I just needed a break.

With all that said, this morning I woke up refreshed, and inspired to kick it into high gear, and get back to my daily routines.

I have recently become interesting in stamping. I have visited Beaducation on several occasions, to watch the online classes, which are very through, I must say. Anyway for Christmas I asked for some stamping supplies, to get started. However, because of my late request only received my new supplies last weekend. So last Saturday and Sunday, I practiced, and practiced, and practiced. It's a bit harder to line those stamps up in a straight line than it looks, but I think that I finally have a good handle on it. So this morning, I wanted to make a little, simple personalized "Mom" charm necklace for myself.

I'm pretty happy with the turnout, for my first try. I do need to hone in a bit more on my skills. Mostly need to hit the stamps a harder and center a little better. But, all in all I'm pleased.
Next, I want to make a little something for my mom, who gave me the stamps and supplies. Hopefully she won't read my blog before I get this done:o

Eventually, I'd like to incorporate the stamping into my jewelry designs. I really excited about this new avenue and I'm looking forward to adding some more pizazz to my wirework.