Happy January!

I've been neglecting my blog lately. Sorry! The holidays were busy around here. Lots of jewelry orders to fill the first few weeks of Dec plus a few special orders. Then I enjoyed spending Christmas week with my daughter visiting us from MN. I've been feeling really lonely this past week without her here.

I've also neglected my jeweler's bench for most of Dec, except for a few special orders and making daily trips to the post office. But I got re-acquainted with my bench and torch today and made this cute little necklace and earring set using garnet cabochons. Garnet is the birthstone for January. I love the deep red color of garnets. This set will be listed in my etsy shop in a few days. My shop still has a sale going on through Jan 3rd.

Now it's time to take a deep breath and get back into the routine of life. Instead of making a new year's resolution, I've found I really like this idea from Christine Kane's blog; to choose one word which inspires you and gives you focus and direction for the new year. My word is "healthy". Healthy action, healthy thought and healthy soul. Many thanks to my friend Kathleen Krucoff for introducing this idea to me and sharing it on her facebook and blog sites.

Wishing you all many blessings in 2010!

A Coppery Delights Treasury!

I'm honored once again by Kathleen Krucoff to have one of my jewelry pieces featured in her Coppery Delight's treasury! It's a beautiful treasury filled with copper jewelry items. She chose my "I'm All Mixed Up" pendant to include. Be sure to visit this treasury and visit Kathleen's web site also to see her wonderful glass items!

Thank you Kathleen!

A Lemonade Award!

I have been nominated by Kathleen Krucoff (Reflections of a Glass Artist), for A Lemonade Award!

I am honored to be nominated and thank Kathleen for including me in her list of inspiring artists/bloggers. Kathleen is a fabulous glass artist with a keen eye for color and design and even more importantly, to me, she has been a source of kind guidance, encouragement and inspiration in my venture into this artistic world. Be sure to view her work at http://www.kathleenkrucoff.com/.
What is a Lemonade Award? It is awarded to bloggers that show a positive attitude and gratitude. Now it's my turn to share....

Here are the rules for the award:
1. Put the logo on your blog or post
2. Nominate at least 10 blogs that show great Gratitude and/or Attitude.
3. Be sure to list and link your nominees within your post.
4. Let them know they have received this award by leaving a comment on their blog.
5. Nominate your favorites and link to your post.

My Choices for the Award:
Pam, The Blue Between http://bluebetween.blogspot.com/
Kristi, Dream Some Designs http://dreamsomedesigns.blogspot.com/
Kristin, Happy Flying Buttons http://happyflyingbuttons.blogspot.com/
Jewelry by Desireee http://jewelrybydesiree.blogspot.com/
Cathy Holden http://justsomethingimade.blogspot.com/
Kathleen, Reflections of a Glass Artist http://kathleenkrucoff.blogspot.com/
Havi Brooks http://www.fluentself.com/blog
Twisted Sister Arts http://twistedsisterarts.blogspot.com/
Wedunitjewels http://wedunitjewels.blogspot.com/

All of these bloggers have been an inspiration to me by their words, their art, their attitude and kind encouragement. My thanks to all of you!

When life hands you lemons, always make lemonade!

Another Treasury Honor!

I've been honored again in another etsy treasury for the next 2 days. This time by an inspiring glass artist, Kathleen Krukoff . Visit her wonderful shop at http://www.kathleenkrucoff.etsy.com/ and her blog at http://kathleenkrucoff.blogspot.com/ . She shows incredible photos of how she makes her glass items on her blog. She's making some beautiful bowls right now -very, very interesting to see the process!
Be sure to visit her treasury with many other talented artists at http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=43028
Thank you Kathleen!