Hello Wire Harmony friends, family and fans,
I have been laying low since the beginning of the year, basking in no immediate deadlines. It's been great to take some time off for other fun adventures and spending time with you all. It has also been a time of experimentation, my personal favorite. I am gravitating towards metals and have been having a great time banging away (literally) in the garage. Craig has informed me that my constant hammering is a bit loud and can be heard down the street with the garage door open. (Oops!) I finally got smart and started using something other than my finger to hold down these tiny bits of metal as I smash away at them, to avoid further black and blue fingertips. Ouch. Soooooo, not much in the way of actual sellable pieces, but loads of stress relief!
Last week, I had a blast teaching my first ever jewelry class at the Bead Gallery. My awesome friend, Mrs. Kimmy, surprised me by showing up as a last minute student. Her silver druzy ring WAS the bomb, I must say. (Look up druzy if you don't know what it is...;0) So, I plan to teach more classes pretty soon. Thanks to all my peeps who are considering a class! Donna also gives you 20% off anything in the store when you come to a class, pretty cool.
After a nice long reprieve, it's time to get back into the swing of things. Most immediately, I will be at the North Park Festival of the Arts again! This time, I secured a spot in the much sought after N.P. Craft Mafia section on University near Ray. It's one block down from the craft beer block...yummy. There will be bands, food, art, kids area, etc. Come down and soak up the culture.
NEXT WEEK!!
North Park Festival of the Arts
Saturday, May 17th, 2014
11 am to 6 pm
http://www.northparkfestivalofarts.com/
I am also going to hit the San Marcos Farmer's Market about once a month. It's behind Restaurant Row off San Marcos Blvd. 10 am to 2 pm. I'll update my FB page with my actual dates.
I wanted to make something special for my mom for Mother's Day. She has long told me, "You should make pins!" I made a couple (which sold, as she predicted) but I got away from it. I decided to do a beaded leaf pin for her, and I am so thrilled with how it turned out. So, I am excited to make more! (Mom is always right, right??)
I hope everyone has been healthy and happy since we last chatted. Stay in touch and let me know if you can make it to an event some time.
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| For mom. |
Contact me for prices!
And now.....the gallery.
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| Special order from Anne S.. a classic |
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| These are the rings I am teaching at Bead Gallery. Works for many stones |
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| Stamping and riveting...oh, the joy. |
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| I sawed the colored copper pieces and used antique carpet nails for rivets. Love Ace Hardware!! |
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| The woven edges are super cool. Made a great past time for 10 hours in car to Zion |
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| Dream catcher |
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| Made with amethyst, ametrine and paua shell |
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| Thanks honey for letting me hit the rock shop in Zion! |
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| Chinese blue and white, I am always drawn to it. Triple chain with twisted wire in between |
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| Chain mail and Swarovski crystals...how can a girl go wrong? |
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| Another Zion find. Sweet lapis cabochons. |
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| Swirly pearls. Love em. |
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| I designed this as a convertible necklace. Take the little heart strand out and you have a bracelet too. |
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| Presto..the bracelet! |
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| Who's that girl sporting the Wire Harmony hat??? It's everywhere!!!! |
