Silent Auction Donation

Finally finished...the set of bangles being donated for the silent auction taking place during tomorrow's Arts Festival. Copper bangles with a few chunky dangles and stamped tags. The dangles hang below the wrist, but they have great movement without being a distraction. The bangles can be worn individually or together.

Love & Live Free Bangles

It promises to be a great weekend! Cooler and bright, sunshine for tomorrow's Art Festival and rain on Sunday, that we desperately need! Have a great weekend!

Some New Stuff...

I've been a busy little bee...getting new pieces ready for the upcoming Holiday Shows. I have neglected my house and focused all my attention on making jewelry and taking care of my children's needs, of course.

Cirque de Soleil - Sterling Wirework & Lampwork Bracelet

Also, lately I have been doing a lot more piece with copper wire. I really like the looks of it especially for the fall and winter months. Because it's inexpensive, I don't feel so bad when I have waste...such as when I make a irreversible mistake. Oops! And, the show that I did a couple of weeks ago people were steady asking for pieces made with copper. In fact, I sold ALL the pieces I had brought with me that were copper. To be quite frank I was stunned...in the past I rarely sold any copper pieces.

Dream - Oxidized Stamped Copper Bracelet

Months ago I purchased additional supplies so that I could embark on making stamped jewelry. However, I didn't initially have success and quickly became frustrated. Hence, the stamps got pushed to the back of the drawer and quickly forgotten about. But, I still drool over some of the stamped necklaces and bracelets, therefore giving the stamps a second try...and I'm happy to say that the persistence has paid off. I am really happy with the looks of the stamping on this bracelet. It still needs improvement but with a little more practice it should get better.

And just when I couldn't be any busier I made this necklace. It was inspired by Sally Stevens necklace that appeared in the Summer issue of Step by Step Wire. I totally LOVE it... I made it so that it can be worn long or I can wrap the chain twice and wear it short. So...I'm gonna keep it for myself! Not to mention orange and red are my favorite colors.

As Promised...

I did make a personalized necklace for my dear mom. I think that I will be making one for just about all the special ladies in my family. I think that they will appreciate a little something like this and it will help me to perfect my technique. So we all benefit!!





I started with a 7/8" sterling silver circle blank, then stamped "MOM" and I wanted to create more eye appeal with the asterisks, but I think that I got a little carried away:o Next, I punched the holes, added the charms, then oxidized. I'm happy with the way this charm turned out...I was definately a little more confident while stamping and the whole process seemed to flow better.


Also, check out my Sundown Findings shop for the daggers/charms that I created. I really enjoyed making these. The possibilities are endless with these. I made some more this morning and used them in an earring design. I'll be posting them later, either tonight or tomorrow.


Love Stamped Handmade Sterling Silver Dagger Charms



6 Hand Forged Stamped Oxidized Copper Daggers Charms


6 Unique Handmade Spiral Stamped Copper Daggers Charms