New Jewelry

Well, I've done it. I finally completed a few projects worthy of the title of metalsmithing. It's been a tough learning process. The stone on this first ring is a little off center and needs a bit more finesse, but otherwise I'm pretty happy with myself. Here is a sapphire and sterling silver ring for your viewing pleasure:

I also made a feather ring and one pretty petite band with patina:

Until next time...

Working on New Designs

Busy in the studio today creating, creating, creating! Finally, back to work...

Getting perfect natural light is proving the biggest challenge. We have only a few windows in this dark little cabin. The fresh snow helps reflect some light into the house. I can't wait for spring sunshine, though.

Well, here's a look at a few items soon to be in the shop:

Surgery

My poor toddler had to have dental surgery today. Basically, early teeth grinding led to my sweetie needing to have all four upper teeth extracted. What I thought would be my greatest fear turned out for the best as she will now be fitted with a temporary bridge until her adult teeth come in. Long story short, I recorded a video of her a few hours after surgery, toothless, trying to find hidden dinosaur bones in an egg. The egg was a gift from her aunt and uncle. She is obsessed with dinosaurs at the moment and this egg offered a welcome distraction from the after surgery pain. She is SO CUTE without front teeth. I will enjoy the next two weeks with my toothless doll. Enjoy a glimpse into my mamahood.

Also, that is not my real voice. I don't know what happens to your voice when you give birth, but it is something strange. I really am an adult.

This is a video my friend, Amanda, shared of the tsunami on the southern coast of Oregon today. Very tragic and only a teeny fraction of the damage done in other parts of the world. This harbor is close to where I used to live. My heart is sad.

Earring Giveaway at Nest of Many Colors

Pink Lady Earrings

I have three pairs of my earrings in a giveaway here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nest-Of-Many-Colors/164962973543368

To enter to win, simply comment under the pictures you like with your email address and like the fan page of the sponsors. Easy peasy! Good luck!

Tiny Water Drop Earrings

Pool Trellis Earrings

She Says "I love you"

My new niece learned her first sentence. Listen for her to mimic her mom and dad.

Whoa, Where Have You Been?

I am sure you were wondering...I mean, I am pretty interesting. Anyway, hello, Happy New Year, and I hope you are staying warm this cold winter!

Just thought I would stop by to promote a friend's Etsy shop. She is pretty new and I just wanted to give her some encouragement! I am holding back on giving lots of advice to her as a new seller, but instead I might reserve my knowledge in a blog post. I feel important, lol! Nah, I've just spent quite a huge chuck of my last few years engrossed in Etsy and feel I have some valuable insight. So, yeah. Okay, well check out her shop if you please:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/madebyclaire

This hat is a particular favorite of mine!

Cheers!