What I've been up to

So, I took an inadvertant little blog break. I think I just didn't have too much that I wanted to share. Do you go through times like that? So, for the 5 of you still reading (and I thank you) - here are some pictures of what I've been keeping busy with...

I took an amazing class down in lovely Pismo Beach a few weeks ago with Diana Frey and Riki Schumacher who were the most fun teachers and the women in the class were great - I had a fabulous couple of days!! Here's what we made:

These cuffs were so fun to make (and challenging too!). They are teaching another class in Feb that will be just as amazing (unfortunately, I will be helping with our school auction the same weekend).

I've also been using the bezels I made during the Homesteader Metalsmithing class - filling them with artwork, adding resin and making necklaces and bracelets with them - I LOVE making these pieces! I'm all signed up for part 2 of metalsmithing coming up next week and I can't wait!

Not quite sure what I'll do with all of this jewelry, but a girl can never have too much, right? More later - thanks for stopping by - happy weekend!!

 

Comments

[Jamie]

Beautiful Jackie! I think you should open a Shop! Love the Cuffs so much!! Have a Great Weekend, Jamie

[Jackie]

The jewelry you made is really fabulous! The class sounds like fun! You're right, a gal can never have to much jewelry!!

Have a great weekend!

[beth]

welcome back sweet friend .. breaks are good.. love the new jewelry and what fun classes I love Diana !! she is the sweetest !! xo
beth

[janis stob]

absolutely lovely! your creativity is always inspiring!

[Gwynnie]

Looks like we'll be in "class" together again, Jackie! I'm signed up as well for Stephanie's metalsmithing class. More fun and more jewels...woo hoo!!

[susan]

these pieces are beautiful! i totally get the dry spells things it's hard to keep it up sometimes :) nice to see your enjoying yourself! susan

[Elizabeth]

Hi Jackie,
Feeling like that right know! lately I haven't been able to get it together.
I really love your jewlery pieces! Beautiful!
Have you thought about Etsy?
Elizabeth

[Elizabeth]

I guess I can't spell either :]
I meant feeling like that now.
Have a wonderful day!
Elizabeth

[louise]

firstly - welcome back! i missed you! the jewelery is stunning - you must be so proud of yourself! and look - you have more than five readers!!!! x

[Michelle]

Everyone needs a break from blogging sometimes...the jewelry is beautiful!

xx,
Michelle

[andrea]

Your necklaces look great...lov'em!

[chasity]

LOVE those cuffs....

and your apple photo from your other blog is great too~

[Rachel]

WOW those are so cool!! If you need ideas of what to do with any "extra" jewelry I can help ;)

[Cindy]

Hi Jackie...oh what a lucky gal, to take a class with Riki and Diana!! I saw that class on their blogs and just dreamed from afar (as I'm in VA!). I used to live out that way though (Monterey) when we were first married.
I am sooooo very impressed with what all you've done with the bezel's from Stephanie's class! I made a bunch of bezels but finishing them in a piece of jewelry is another story. I'm taking the 2nd class as well, but really haven't had time to watch the videos much or make any projects. I'm looking forward to the new info though! :-)

[kayellen]

How fun~~~and I love the necklaces you created!!

Oh annnd...Pismo Beach is one of my all time fav beaches!! Lucky lady!!

Have a blessed weekend:)

xo
K

[Tandra Boyer]

WOW! Amazing pieces! I just found your blog thru the Gilded Girls Stash Society from a comment. have you made anything with your goodies form Gilded? I havent et! lol Im going to poke around the rest of your blog!!
have a wonderful day!
Do Riki and Dians do classes more south in Orange County?