The Perfect Clogs - for a Wire Jewelry Fanatic!

I found the best clogs ever! I've been a NAOT sandal fan for many years & when I saw these clogs, I had to have them! The perfect design for a person addicted to wire jewelry!.. Black suede with scrolls of silver stitching. These match my bracelet and jewelry perfect! (Anyone that has met me has probably seen the Celtic Knot bracelet I wear--it has become permanently attached to my wrist). Hmmmm, I'll have to make more of them, it's been awhile.

I had to share my new sandals and ugly ankles with the world! Thanks Mom-- these are what I decided to treat myself to with the birthday money you sent! I still have a little left over--- I might just get a pair of sandals too!

Natural Quartz Crystal Earrings... to die for!

Today I was obsessed with creating natural quartz crystal earrings--without the use of glue or drilling them. This obsession actually began yesterday and continued from the time I woke up today 'til now! I don't even know where time went. I definitely hit that state of Zen when you're so into creating you hear nothing around you...you look up at the clock and the day is over! (The only interruption was the dogs doing the "pee-pee dance.")

Think I accomplished my mission...new earring designs utilizing sterling silver, copper, and 14K gold filled wire and natural Madagascar Quartz Crystals! I've dubbed one of my new designs "Crystal Infinity" Natural quartz crystals are wrapped into an infinity symbol design. They are cool as the crystals are not overwhelmed with wire and do not need glue to hold them in...tension created by the architecture of the design holds the crystal points in securely! I think I have a new favorite---of course I had to make a pair for me! I listed a bunch of these new pieces in my store--and there's matching pendants too.

Pink Geodes and Colorful Quartz!

I've been hooked on natural quartz crystals and tiny geodes this week! This little pink geode is my favorite---it is natural pink agate with a quartz center that sparkles like diamonds!

I wrapped a handful of lithium phantoms, Tibetan Quartz, and this harlequin fire quartz point. I noticed reds and pinks have been the colors of the week so far! Funny how we are drawn to certain colors at times....

I wrapped all purple and green stones for 2 days, not realizing what influenced my purple and green creations.... I looked over to a vase of lilacs on my workbench and laughed. It was amazing how much the lilacs influenced my work! I try to keep all kinds of colorful items in my workshop so I am not influenced by a particular color scheme.

I don't have anything pink or red that stands out on my bench....hmmmm perhaps it was all of the beautiful flowers we saw this weekend when we went to Longwood Gardens. All of those beautiful orchids, water lilies, irises, and rhododendrons--love them!