Studly

Earlier this year I discovered that my favorite kind of jewelry to make is these little gemstone stud earrings.  Whether they're my favorite because of the tiny size, the one-of-a-kind nature, the fact that they give me an excuse to do more stone shopping, or something else I've yet to discover, I really do enjoy the process and the finished product of these more than other pieces.

My favorite will always be the herkimer diamond studs, but after adding pink tourmaline, apatite, and garnet to the earring family, there's definitely some competition.  I have a couple pairs currently available for sale, and if I can ever get caught up on screen printing and packaging orders, I might finally get the rest of these added to my shop!

What have you been working on lately?  Have you been busy getting ready for Christmas or Hanukkah?

What I've Been Working On

This summer has kept me much busier than usual as far as orders go, and I love it!  In between making hoops I never thought would be so popular, and screen printing my favorite tank by the box full, I've had a few breaks here and there to work on some new items...

Find the items here (from the top):  Triangle Studs, Saint Rings, Set of 3 Stacking Rings, Bonjour Y'all Tank, Circular Open Hoops, Etched Cuff Bracelet, Gemstone Stud Earrings

I have so many ideas for new screen designs for totes and tops, and I want to make new gemstone stud earrings, as well as photograph the gemstone stacking rings I've made, but unless days become 30 hours instead of 24, it may be a while yet...

Do you have any projects going on at the moment?

what i've been working on...

the word of the day is: earrings.  i've been making earrings like nobody's business lately, and i love that the stud earrings i've been making for my shop allow me to use such a wide variety of stones.  the newest earrings include pyrite, black quartz, and chrysocolla.  and aside from that i've been working on watercolor portraits and a 2013 calendar for my art shop!

maybe the biggest and most exciting bit of news (for me at least) is that two of my prints were featured on design*sponge on monday!  AAAHHHHH!!!!!  so that's about it ;)  what have you been working on?  or do you have plans to start on a special project soon?  i always love to know what other people are working on or have made!

also, don't forget to enter the TUMBLEWEEDS SUNGLASSES GIVEAWAY because a winner will be chosen on monday!  and second, be sure to sign up for the SOUTHERN BLOGGER MIXER happening on october 20th in chattanooga, tn, because i'd love to meet you!

today i've been...

...sort of busy and sort of lazy. I slept in until 9am which never happens, but it felt so good! I had lunch with Chris, his grandma and his aunt, and then I drilled a few bullet casings and had Chris drill a few, too (my heart still races when my hands get near a spinning bit). I did a little house cleaning (which still needs to be finished), and I also did some hammering and made these earrings...

The first pair is 12K gold-filled and citrine, and the second pair is made with sterling silver and amethyst. I stopped wearing earrings several years ago when Flojo decided to start pulling them out (I lost lots of earrings & backs), so I'm still trying to decide if I should put these in my etsy shop or give them away.

Have you had a good weekend so far, and what have you done? I hope you've eaten a healthier snack than my black cherry ice cream (and I'm going back for seconds)!

etsy favorite: cmedesign

A girl after my own heart, this turtle lover's creative equivalent is a mockingbird, of which I've raised three, and she finds inspiration in little treasures that can be recreated into her own little beauties! Not only are her creations beautiful (I own a pair of earrings and a bracelet from her), but they're unique and perfect for those who like color. Two thumbs up for the sweetest person on Etsy! These are some of my favorite current and sold items from cmedesign.etsy.com.