Devine Designs Jewelry

Glass lampwork focal heart pendant. 12 Pc. Valentine's Heart Collection Valentine Heart Shaped Soap Abstract Online Heart Art Print Valentines Day PINK LADY Circus Burlesque Corset Costume dress

More of the ongoing saga on making my first metalsmithed ring. I thought I'd have a complete ring to show this week, but, (of course) I made the band, and soldered nicely, to find..... the stone did not fit! I was very frustrated. So scratch the snowflake obsidian that I originally had. I could not find a stone in the teachers box of stones, so yesterday I went to a bead and shell shop that I had heard about, but was not sure where it was located. Jackpot. I found a piece of American turquoise, that is just a little larger than my bezel, so I filed it a bit, and I think we have a match! I just need to fit it in and finish the sides this week. A couple of new items in my shop this week: Sterling silver and pearl earrings-dangle Sterling silver coiled bracelet-boro beads-Thai silver shell beads That's all for now. Have a happy Saturday night!

While I sit here with the plumbers, while they install a new hot water heater, that blew out yesterday, I had time to re-photograph some existing work to better pictures. Have a look: Taking pictures is my least favorite thing to do! And this beautiful strand of beads-now pictured better is also available in my supply shop , with a couple of new items to be added there as well. I made a really pretty bracelet yesterday...that will come later to show... And I've just ordered some new artisan made lampwork glass beads to work with. Wait till you see them! More new stuff on it's way!

Gods and Goddesses collection Swinging amulet earrings Earth Goddess earrings Well, that's it for this week's shop update. I'm sure more will come. I'm always working on new ideas! Enjoy your weekend!

And we have a bezel cup! Still, no ring yet. Again, I must say that this is much harder than it looks to make. I had to seal the back plate on at least 3 times to get it soldered right. Hopefully next week, we'll have a ring. I sure do hope so, as I'm getting tired of working on this piece! Good news! A shop update finally! These are now in my Etsy shop and ready for new homes. Long stick earrings-sterling silver-amethyst Embellished copper O ring earrings-smokey quartz drop Springing flower earrings-sterling silver And these, which are a recreated pair: sterling silver earrings- Bali silver-earthy etched beads More new stuff coming tomorrow too!

Meet Joy; shop owner of "The Art of Joy" on Etsy. She creates wonderful prints, calendars, invitations and more. Take a look at just a couple selections from her shop. Printable and Customizable Kawaii Kokeshi Doll Personal Notecards 2011 Printable Write In Kawaii Calendar with Stickers Now you must go and check out her blog. http://creativemamma.com/ Being a mom herself and having many years of teaching school, I was just amazed at the organization and categories of topics available on her blog. I'm not a mom myself, but I'm following her blog now and plan to go back to read more! On her blog you will find: free printable labels, cards, tags, calendars and more. Some of the categories from which to read include: podcasts for moms, organization tips, recipes, tips and ideas on books for the toddler, as well as, the adult, and much more. Definitely worth going over and checking it out. Say hi! as well. We all love comments!

As you can see, this is as far as I got last week in class. I picked a snowflake obsidian stone; made the bezel, and another decorative ring for the base of the bezel. Let me tell you, this was no easy task! It is painstaking and very much a precision and exacting thing to do. I admire all those metal smith's out there who have mastered the technique! Did I mention that the instructor is a perfectionist? And I want my work to be perfect! I have 4 new pairs of earrings- new designs that have come out beautifully. I'll be photographing and updating my ETsy shop later this week. Here's another technique that I was just playing around with to learn. I think it is called a "Peruvian thread" technique. It is quite pretty. I may make some earrings like this as well. Just a quick, drive by post today. It's been a long day and I'm really tired. Good night!