what i've been working on...

lately i've had a lot of new ideas, and when this happens, i don't question the sudden overload of inspiration everywhere i look, or the need to make more than sleep, i just go with it because this, as a craftsman (i was going to say artist since, technically, i do create, but i feel pretentious about using that term in regards to myself), is what i LIVE for! not only have i been inspired to make jewelry, but i've been thinking a lot about another project, only i can't tell you just yet, but i promise i will in time! so, here are a few of the things that have been keeping me busy...

and a little note about each, from the top: woven vintage chains set in spent bullet casings, raw stone tube set in angle cut brass (i do not like using that giant saw, so sometimes i enlist chris for help!), i love ombre just as much as anyone else so i figured i'd ombre some chain to make earrings, raw stone set in a hammered brass wrap, citrine and porcupine quill earrings.

i've got so much more that i've been working on, but 1. i didn't want you to get picture overload, and 2. i always have a hard time looking at my pictures and knowing what will work when the afternoon sun is shining warm light through my window straight into my laptop. so that's what i've got for now! they'll be listed in my shop soon!

what have you been working on? where have you found inspiration lately?
Posted by danielle and dinosaur toes at 4:29 PM
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21 comments:

  1. ilene @ muchloveillyAugust 2, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    oooh - i love both sets of long earrings! you are so talented, girl!

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  2. CalAugust 2, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    I LOVE all your new items! So beautiful! I'm not so inspired for art or crafting lately...I've been crocheting a HUGE blanket while color mixing which is fun & new! But besides that I haven't been up to much with art. I get so happy every time I see you update! I wanna tell everyone about your shop & spread the word that you're amazing! P.S. I'm wearing my favorite necklace, my orb, today! <333

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  3. AlessiaAugust 2, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    These are amazing! I want all of them. Can't wait until they go up in your shop. I've been wanting another dt piece. The angled cut brass is beautiful, and I don't blame you for being afraid of the saw. Your creativity has definitely paid off :)

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  4. KassiAugust 2, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    ahhh i have to HAVE that first bracelet. you never cease to amaze me with your talent my little friend! gorgeous work. is the bracelet in the store? i am in absolute love with it. absolute LOVE.

    all my love, snow.

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  5. KassiAugust 2, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    i don't know how i missed reading that they all will be in the shop soon... der.

    i've got dibs on the bracelet! ;)

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  6. MilaAugust 2, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    I love every item! I've been working on being productive which will hopefully lead to the reopening of my creativity :0

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  7. CaitlinAugust 2, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    I love the raw stone one best! You are quite a talented lady :)

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  8. Little Tree VintageAugust 2, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    pretty stuff! I love it all as always!

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  9. AprilAugust 2, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    I'm going to mess around and miss out on a piece of jewelry of yours I want. But every time I think to buy it, my credit card is outside and I'm too lazy to go get it. WHAT A TOUGH LIFE, RIGHT? haha ;) You do great work. So glad you're inspired!

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  10. GaleAugust 2, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    you are so talented miss toes. seriously, i love this batch so much. my favorites are those quill earrings and the necklace in the second photo, which is really stunning - the design is so sleek. ok, ALSO that first bracelet is just my flavor, yum! ahh, i may have dreams about these things tonight. i need my first dinosaur toes item very soon me thinks;)

    i just got my metalworking area up and running again! tonight i'm finishing up another druzy ring and it'll be posted soon.

    as for inspiration, your beautiful pieces here just sparked some in me! you are an artist.

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  11. anaAugust 2, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    a-mazing.

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  12. RIPplePuddleAugust 2, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    I want picture overload!!!
    I'm a visual person so I need to see it!
    Um, you inspire me and the way your mind works.
    Ombre chain?! Hells yes!
    Love you!

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  13. UnknownAugust 2, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    i love your use of porcupine quills - they look like little arrows. I hope you're not chancing plucking a porcupine for them ;-D

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  14. morganAugust 2, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    so talented!

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  15. becaAugust 3, 2011 at 1:46 AM

    you are so incredibly talented, Danielle. I am in shock every time I see your new creations!

    You inspire me. I dont joke.

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  16. KatieAugust 3, 2011 at 2:37 AM

    I'm in love with everything, but especially the bracelet!

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  17. Born of the SeaAugust 3, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    oh my gosh I adore that necklace second from the top! And the porcupine quill earring....killer. Great work. Keep it up, whatever it is! and Can't wait to hear about the new project!

    XXXX
    -Morgan (Born of the Sea)

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  18. .adri.August 3, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    I quote Carla... "I want picture overload!!!" lol :D

    Great stuff! I'm excited to see what new project you've got up your sleeve, missy! :D

    -Adri
    www.macheriecreations.com

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  19. Lauren NicoleAugust 4, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    i loveeeee all of these danielle! seriously. so pretty. hoping to maybe get my hands on a couple of those items once their listed...hehe.

    <3 <3

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  20. LaurenAugust 5, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Ooooh - lovely stuff! That first necklace you posted is beautiful.

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  21. BuenoBuenoAugust 6, 2011 at 1:26 AM

    did you get my pic text. My friend Ranjana was wearing a dinosaur toes necklace tonight:)
    xo
    B

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