Opal Flower Ring

I've been trying to set more stones recently. I have a bunch of gems that I've never used - and it's time to get them in jewelry! This is an opal that I've had for forever, so I finally made a ring for it. So pretty. I love it. It's for sale.

Finished Charms

Hooray! I went for a moment thinking I would never get them all done. But here they are. I can't wait to post pictures of the fabulous charms I get in return!

New Ring

I made this for a custom order today, but I am also offering it in my shop.

Charm Swap

I'm participating in the Etsy Metal Charm Swap, (click on the link to see other people's charms in progress) which means I have to make 22 charms. Each person participating (there are 20 of us) gets one charm of each person's and the two remaining charms will go into the Etsy Metal shop. Mine are close to being done. I'll post a picture when they get there. I need to send them off by Friday or Saturday. I'm trying to breath deep right now. 22 is a lot to make. Here they are in progress:

Light

My husband can draw with anything.

It's amazing how fast 3 year olds heal.

And his missing teeth are pretty cute. (so's the hat. You can't see it here, but he had on red underwear and no pants - which balanced out the hat nicely.)

It's me!

...in Etsy's blog The Storque and in the gift guides AND I got into the Etsy Weekend Deals newsletter! I really can't believe it...so happy....


And this is the banner that Etsy made to put on the front page this weekend! Recognize the earrings??

Etsy Weekend Deals:

Etsy Metal's got
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING!

We are excited to announce that many, many Etsy Metal members (corresponding links below) will be offering FREE worldwide shipping in their Etsy shops this up-coming weekend, from Friday the 14th through Sunday 16th.
To cash in on this great deal, just go to any of the shops listed here, pick out what you want, click "add to cart" and then write "Weekend Deals" in the "Message to Seller" window during your checkout. Your full shipping and handling will then be refunded to you by the seller. This is a deal too good to pass up!

Participating shops:
1. Studio Metalsmith
2. Cynthia Del Guidice
3. Ashley Jewelry
4. Nectar Jewelry
5. Nina Dinoff
6. Discomedusa
7. Sarah Hood Jewelry
8. Bijougirl Designs
9. Sudlow
10. Maggie J's
11. Metal Riot
12. Kathryn Riechert
13. Rubygirl
14. LP Jewelry
15. Amity Jewelry
16. Norsola
17. Nanopod
18. Lunasa Designs
19. Colleen Baran
20. Nina Gibson Designs
21. DuckduckGoosestuff
22. Laurel Hill
23. Nova Designs
24. Stamp
25. Quercus Silver
26. Beth Cyr Jewelry
27. Treanelli
28. Pearl Everlasting
29. Danielle Miller Jewelry
30. Catherine Chandler
31. Jesse Danger
32. Ash Hilton
33. Sara Westermark
34. Simply Mega

Custom Letter Necklaces

I am offering my Custom Letter Necklaces in the shop again. They are fully customizable, and totally cute. Check them out!

A lot has happened.

We had an eventful week. Emet got hurt very badly by a friend's dog. So, I posted pictures of our fun day at the Bicentennial Mall the day before, so remind myself of his sweet little baby teeth, which he had to get surgically removed after the bite, because they were fractured. Don't worry, he's doing so much better now - acting just like a three year old should. The doctors think his face will heal completely. We'll just have to wait 3 to 4 years for those teeth to come in.
I think I'm the one whose the tiredest now. The Doctor didn't treat the mom. (except when they had to lay me down on the exam table right after it happened because I was about to faint...)

Don't forget...

This is what is happening this weekend! Be there!

Some new things.

I've been working on getting pictures of some of my newer pieces in order to get them listed in the shop. These are a couple I put in this past week>