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Wednesday, March 17, 2010

isn't it funny......

I have this feeling sometimes...I am very busy but seem to have no finished product. And then, out of nowhere, everything comes together and I find that all is complete. This is the case for today. It all came together out of nowhere.....and that is why today is a picture-a-thon.


Studs for Bliss.
Part of the last minute add ons. Still testing to see what people want in store. Necklaces went off well last time.

New fine silver (.999) rings with adjustable bands.
I am loving these adjustable bands. They are really nice and sturdy. They also give a little flexibility. You know.....summer, winter, changing hand size...

Watch Parts!
These are some new items I've been playing with. Obviously they still need finishing. Each piece is oxidized to add an antique look. There are also little watch parts suspended in the resin. Love them! And I'm keeping these for myself. I guess I'll offer them as a custom order.

Buttons
A few more buttons and button sets.
Ready for packaging...

Keychains
Unfinished...obviously.
Tomorrow morning's work.

Necklaces
More necklaces also in need of finishing.
More of tomorrow morning's work.

SWEATER!!!(hard to see - sorry)
This is the sweater/shrug/cardigan I just completed. This is a very bad photo. But many thanks to Maggie for helping out and being understanding about the poor lighting conditions.

For Karen, as promised.
When we were in Australia, Karen and I took a glass bead making class-ish thingy. We bought a bunch of stuff from the girl who taught us and this was one of Karen's favorites. I told her about my awesome adjustable rings and promised to make one and return it with the broken bead attached. So 5 weeks later, we have completion. Off to the mail once William's panda is done.

Fabric Button Rings
So, I love little do-dads. I made a bunch of plastic and wooden button rings for my fall shows. I wanted something for the younger set...something on which they could spend their own money. Now Maggie is sporting the first fabric button ring prototype. Not sure I'll pursue this but it's still kind of cute.

Button Barrettes
Model: Maggie

Button Bobby Pins
Model: Maggie

And tomorrow is delivery day!
That's it. Think it's enough for one day?