Devine Designs Jewelry

I didn't have to work too many hours this week, which allowed me time to "take care of myself". I believe self-care and nourishment is just as important as working, eating right, and getting enough sleep. So on Wednesday, I took advantage of my time, got up early as I usually do, and did yoga, meditation, and some spiritual reading. I took time for myself, connected with some friends and enjoyed myself. I've been putting some last minute touches to some earrings, in hopes of having more jewelry to take to the Christmas Under the Oaks show this Sunday. I do have about 10 new pieces complete; mostly earrings, and a few necklaces- pendant necklaces with lampwork glass beads and rivets. I was hoping to take a few photos to show, but time is not working with me. If they don't sell this weekend ,I'll be taking pictures and adding them to my Etsy shop next week. I am truly grateful to have the time off this week, although I could have used the cash. Well, with the ho...

I found this video while browsing; don't know how I found it, but it is sure funny! So, it's a week away until my next big outdoor show. I'm trying to finish 3 pieces of jewelry and get them labeled and tagged. Final touches are being added to my booth; I got some curtain panels to add to the tent posts, to pretty it up and hide the weighted bottles at the bottom. I'm still so tired and can't seem to catch up on stuff. Hopefully things will calm down a little bit after next Sunday's show.

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I must blog now. I hate letting too much time go by without posting here, or too many days without adding a new item to my Etsy shop . So here I am. And I and stressed. As I always am right before and preparing for live arts and crafts shows, I tend to stress myself. I don't feel prepared enough; booth's not ready, I don't think I have enough stock. Yes, I'm feeling a bit frazzled. I'm working alot right now, up at 4:00am, planning for shows, holidays, I don't have time to read, and I have books I must review; my house needs cleaning, my husband needs attention- I just don't know how other's do it! And do it all! I'm out of touch with friends- maybe folks just don't do it all! My Mom went to North Carolina and brought me back some fun polymer clay beads. I see a few pairs of earrings evolving there. And this cute card, that is actually a book mark made from copper, brass and probably nickel, I don't know. Photo is not great, but you get the ...

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Originally, I planned something else to post for today, but then I found that I was "tagged" on my friend, Deb's blog ! So, here, today, I'll attack the four questions that she asks. Before that though, I want to share with you the incredible "treasure necklaces" that Deb, "The Storybeader" creates. Take a look at one. Now, onto the four questions. 1. What's your favorite store to go into? Well, I must admit that Macy's is my favorite store to shop in. They have a wonderful selection of women's clothes, fancy cosmetics, and always a sale! 2. Do you keep a journal or diary? Yes, I do journal. Not everyday. I seem to journal when I am having a problem or issue of some kind, and it really does help to put things on paper. Writing is very therapeutic, and sometimes when I journal this way, I find the answer to what I was looking for right there on the paper! 3. What time do you go to bed? Generally, early, but this can be tricky for me to ...

My Saturday morning started out as it usually does, chatting with friends, running errands. I went to a local art festival that a metalsmith friend of mine was in, to check it out. It is always good to go to a show before you decide to apply for the next show that a particular group might be having. It was quite small, not too much traffic. In a nice park right along the bay, so the view was really nice. It still is a little bit hot here, for me anyway. Here's what's new in my shop: Western style earrings I love working with mixed metals. It's just a great look. You can wear mixed metals for any season. Western rings Ok, sometimes I get on a roll, with a theme, oh well! More mixed metals, more twisted wire. Copper cone earrings A familiar theme? These are fun! And turquoise too! Green glass focal pendant necklace and earrings set Now this one breaks the theme! I had fun working with this artisan made borosilicate lampwork bead. Earthy, greens and blue. I like the way my own...