Devine Designs Jewelry

I'm trying to get back on track with my daily routine. Working my part time hours, and creating jewelry on the other days. But boy, have I been lazy since Christmas. I think I worked so hard producing and preparing, and doing those last few shows before Christmas, that I almost burned myself out! I have finally finished photographing all my jewelry and have slowly been adding new items to my Etsy shop , day by day. But have I finished a new piece, no way! Well, not entirely true. I have been working on a chunky necklace of copper tube beads and lampwork beads for a while now. The necklace is finished, but it turns out that I will be doing a matching bracelet as well. I just can't seem to finish it. I made my warm lemon cake too. It didn't turn out quite as I hoped. Recipe compliments of Kraft.com; you can find it here . Now, look what I got for Christmas: a new (small) work bench and vise! It's just big enough for the kind of work I use it for, and I needed a new vise, ...

I had a lazy (much needed) weekend.Relaxing and eating! I wanted to make a warm lemon pudding cake today, but forgot to pick up the lemon pudding at the store, and no way am I going out today just for that. Maybe I'll make it later this week. I did manage to color my hair (finally), and have been reading and catching up on the blogs that I follow. I got an email this morning, that I did not get into a show that I was hoping for in February. A little disappointed, but oh well, keep on trying! I do have a show scheduled for March, more details to follow. My boys Finally, I got around to posting some new listings in my Etsy shop . These 3 are available. Silver dangle earrings. stamped hoop. glass beads. Industrial style earrings Copper disc earrings. Large. with jade and peridot. That's before the camera battery gave out. I can't believe how long these (don't) last! I should get a back up. Waiting for the battery to charge. I have lots more jewelry to photograph and list.

Over the past couple of weeks, I've found myself in 2 more treasuries. The first one,created by Lee Brownlee I just love the earthy colors! And this other one, created by Patsofclay Where is my item you ask? Well, it was these earrings that have been relocated to a local gallery for sale. That's all for today. I must work on photographing many items to add to my Etsy shop!

It was quite a busy and tiring weekend. My first show in Sarasota was great. It took an hour and a half to drive to, but I enjoyed the drive. A fun indoor show! I enjoyed it and it was busy from the time they opened the doors. Here is the only photo I got to take as people were setting up. There were many other artists and crafter friends, that I've worked other shows with there also. Sunday's show in Safety Harbor was not as good. But, average I would say. I was outdoor, so we needed to set up the tent and all. This was the second year I did this show. Shared a booth with my friend Carol, who does seed bead weaving, so the day wasn't too boring, since I had a friend to talk to. Monday, I rested my sore back. Now I'm going to a local gallery and bring in new things, then I'm off to photograph the remaining jewelry and add to my Etsy shop on line. Stay tuned!

I'll be at two shows this weekend. First, a fun and funky show in Sarasota. Atomic Holiday Bazaar on Saturday. And on Sunday, I'll be in Safety Harbor, for the Kiwanis Club annual arts and crafts show. A very busy weekend for me! Hope to see some friends this weekend!