Oregon

Here it is.  The Oregon necklace.  I just love how it turned out and the fact that it's just in time for Oregon Ducks and Beavers football season is a bonus!

So here's the info on this necklace:

Just In Time For Football Season!

The Oregon necklace is here! This necklace comes in either sterling silver or gold filled and hangs on a dainty 18" silver chain. The Oregon pendant is 1 1/5" wide and costs $55. Add a heart charm or beads in your school colors for an extra $5.

In other news, it has been an incredibly busy summer for many reasons both good and heart wrenching.  Because of all that our little family has experienced this summer, I feel so grateful for family, friends and work that I love.  I know that God uses all things to stretch me and grow me into a more rounded person and the added bonus of that is simply that I have a deeper well to draw from for inspiration.  I have so many ideas going through my head right now artistically that I'm afraid I might forget one or two.  I can't wait to show you some of them.

Jersey Shore

Okay, maybe not...but it makes for a great title don't you think?
I have a wonderful friend who lives in New Jersey and she saw a photo of my fascination necklace.  She loved it so much but was also thinking she really wanted a necklace in the shape of her favorite state...New Jersey.  She asked me to keep the idea of the Fascination necklace, add a silver heart and make the whole thing out of silver.

Here is the lovely result.  I am thrilled as is she. 

I'm calling this the "Make a STATEment" necklace...the next one on the list...Oregon. 

New

This summer has gone by so fast.  Life has brought many challenges over the last couple of months but with challenge comes introspection and, I dare say, some inspiration.  I've had a couple of fun ideas floating around in my mind for about 2 years now and have finally been able to begin working them out in a little bit of metal. 

Fascination is what I'm calling this one.  The materials I used were gold filled and silver with czech glass crystals and hand made balls of fine silver all hanging on an 18" chain.

I think it's fitting for these fascinating days of summer.
Rikki