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Suddenly, It Was Quiet
My husband and I have enjoyed two weeks here with our daughter’s family, including a two year old, and five days with my son and his fiancé plus Daisy Mae, their dog. For those of you with a large...
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Forming with Folds
Those of us who love to learn new things sometimes move to new avenues for this too soon. Either the initial fun wears off, something new calls our name, or time for the learning simply runs out. Often...
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Gifting
I’ve been busily adding inventory to my etsy shop this week. I don’t usually have much in this since I mainly sell to boutiques, but I’m currently at the end of that season, finished with all the shows...
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Earring Revival
I’ve largely spent this week reviving my earring batch which was pretty pitiful after the holidays. I’m sorry for my family and friends who have been inundated with my requests to “try on” a pair so I...
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For the Birds
Working on “bird” earrings, I’ve found myself thinking “it’s for the birds.” Most people know and perhaps use this phrase, but I never thought too much about it. It is an idiom of American origin and...
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There are some weeks when I wonder why I keep making jewelry and learning new skills. This was NOT one of them! The independent jewelry maker can make his/her own policies when needed rather than...
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If At First You Don’t Succeed . . .
I thought I knew the correct ending for the title phrase, but I’ve learned that “try, try again” doesn’t always work. For the past two months I’ve been trying to teach myself how to do torch enamel. It...
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Coloring and the Lines
Do you color within the lines? My first reaction to this question would be “absolutely not;” yet on second thought . . . the idea of coloring within the lines might be situational. When someone...
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Positive Comments
Isn’t is wonderful how a few truthful and positive words can provide a great moral boost? When I show my work to someone, I’m really just sharing and not necessarily looking for accolades. I think my...
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Joining
I’m not a joiner. I don’t do clubs and only belong to one “society”. Yet, I think that once in a while we all need to join. I join my family for lots of gatherings and even plan a “join” now and...
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Experimentation
This part of the summer when the boutiques I serve are closing out summer merchandise prior to bringing in Fall clothing, I have time to experiment with new ideas for upcoming jewelry designs. I have...
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