Working on Lately

I have been working on some new findings for my shop. Since I enjoy banging metal, that have been my focus!

I have been hammering, stamping and antiquing copper pieces that can be used for earrings, necklace charms, sun catchers, dream catchers and other crafts! 

Calm and Serenity Charms

Using affirmation words, I have been listing them in 2 pairs of related words.

Create and Inspire Charms

I have also added handmade sterling silver earring wires to my shop.

Handcrafted Ear Wires

Making little polymer clay findings has been fun too! I need to experiment more here since I'm not super happy with how the gemstones look on the dark clay. So I will have to try some lighter tones or painting the clay. 

Maybe when I try making something with them I will may change my mind in how I feel about them!

Here is a necklace I made for myself with some of the polymer clay components I received from Sharyl's Jewelry.

I love the warmth and chunkiness of the final piece!

Thank you for stopping by. Have a wonderful, creative week ahead! ~Val

Eyeglass Necklaces and Sharyl's Jewelry

New Eyeglass Chains
I'm trying out this necklace style in my shops.

The wearer simply slides 1 eyeglass arm through the ring of the necklace to keep them handy. This earthy piece is available in my etsy shop. 

Sharyl's Jewelry
Sharyl is a talented jewelry artisan. Besides creating one of a kind jewelry, she also makes findings and beads for us to work with!

I received these polymer clay goodies from Sharyl.

 and wintery stamped metal. 

 It arrived in such beautiful packaging too!

I look forward to incorporating these into my jewelry.

I have a lot of favorites from her shops so it was difficult to choose only a few to show!

Shades of Gray Necklace

I love how she paints findings.

Red Patina Earrings

These copper pieces are really cool.

Copper Findings

This heart has me thinking of the upcoming Valentine's Day!

Heart Pendant

To see more of Sharyl's work, check out:

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Etsy 

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Thank you for stopping by. I hope you enjoyed a peek at Sharyl's Jewelry!

Have a great week and a strong start to 2015! ~Val