P e n d a n t

6 hours paid off! I finally pulled out the heavy equip and dove into a more detailed project. This one left my fingers sore and battered by the rotary tool. Note to self, spinning steel burns like a you know what! I love the feeling of accomplishment once I am finished a new piece. My only hope is that someone loves it as much as I enjoyed making it!

N o w W h a t ?

As soon as the little arrows that could were done... I felt it creeping in. That wandering, spacey feeling called boredom. I am really pleased with the turn out of the pair of sparklers I like to call "this way & that". I am feeling a lack of inspiration for my next...whatever design. Being laid off really quite stinks for a stir crazy gal like me. For the most part I can keep myself occupied with random crafts, cleaning and organizing (my apartment has never been so clean & tidy) or little walks and outings. I really hope cabin fever doesn't overtake soon. So for now I'll retire to the couch with a freshly purchased magazine and hope for some inspiration.

A N e w P r o j e c t

I accomplished a few things today. After the Holidays it took me a while to feel back to normal. If I will feel completely back to normal before going back to work...I'm not sure. My point is it sure feels good to get crafting again! Anyways, here is my latest project. I plugged the i-pod into the stereo, blared my favorite Beatles playlist and started to saw. The arrows took a while to shape, but after some perseverance, I am happy with the outcome. Now they just need a little texture and I think they will make a funky pair of earrings.
Once the arrows were done I felt the need to do something a little less demanding. Hence the cute little briolettes!!! Perfect for a Valentines Day gift!!!

M y N e w L o g o

I recently posted an alchemy request on our favorite website etsy!!!!
I desperately needed a new banner and logo for the up and coming jewellery designer...me...
I doodled this a few months ago and the lovely little shop owner cleaned up my image and made some wonderful improvements. I am just so happy with the results!
So thanks from me to Beth! She did a great job!

U p s a n d D o w n s

I finished these up yesterday and am pretty proud. It was truly hard not to wear them myself! I'll have to make another pair all for me!

A l m o s t T h e r e

Just not polished enough for my liking...almost though. Cut, filed, drilled, and hand made jumprings!

F i r s t S i l v e r R i n g

Yay its complete!

During my 8 week course at the Art School of Peterborough I learned to take my craft to the next level. Sawing, filing, soldering, hammering, drilling, I was really excited to buy my first power tools also!!! How fun it was!!! I can't explain how much it truly was exactly what I needed in my life at this particular time. With a 7 week stint of hybernation approaching, I will need to keep my hands from being idle. My need to create will be fufilled with plenty of time at my fingertips, away from the usual 9-5.

I was inspired today by a snowy, slippery day, to stay indoors (aside from a quick trip to Home Depot and the closest Tim Horton's) and start a pair of earrings, and another ring. For now, these are a couple shots of the first ring completed in my classes.