A brass square that I etched with French wording and an etched brass open heart.
Friday, December 30, 2011
New Year Resolutions
Ok, I quit making New Year Resolutions a long time ago because I never kept them. That being said, I am going to try again this year (I feel the stress already!). My New Year Resolution is to blog more often - There, I said it!!!
I absolutely LOVE reading other people's blogs and then I end up thinking about my own poor neglected blog. I don't know why I procrastinate so bad when it comes to writing in my blog - Maybe I just don't feel like I have anything interesting to say - at least not interesting enough that other people will actually want to read it. But, I am going to put my feelings of inadequacy aside and write in my blog at least once a week. (I'm starting to sweat!)
Ok, here goes:
I decided before Christmas that I really needed to take a break to regain my sanity. I made a decision to stay away from the studio and not think about jewelry making for at least 2 weeks. That plan isn't working out so well because I keep having these "ideas" bouncing around in my head and then I think, "Oh, I'll just take a minute and jot this down", and then I'm on the computer looking for supplies..................you get the idea!
I'm already 1 week into my break and I haven't gotten a single thing done around my house that I was going to do. I had really BIG plans - paint the living room and kitchen, catch up on mending, make curtains for the dining room and living room, refinish pieces that I want to sell in my booth at Oregon Street Antique Mall......... The reality is: I've gone shopping (a few times!), I've done some crocheting, reading, jotting down jewelry ideas, sitting with the dogs, and messing around on the computer. I have slipped a little cleaning and cooking in there so I don't feel totally worthless!
It has felt soooooooooooooo good to just be kind of lazy! I always go full speed 10-12 hours a day and I am actually enjoying not feeling like I ALWAYS have to be doing something constructive.
Hopefully I won't get too used to it!!!!
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!
I absolutely LOVE reading other people's blogs and then I end up thinking about my own poor neglected blog. I don't know why I procrastinate so bad when it comes to writing in my blog - Maybe I just don't feel like I have anything interesting to say - at least not interesting enough that other people will actually want to read it. But, I am going to put my feelings of inadequacy aside and write in my blog at least once a week. (I'm starting to sweat!)
Ok, here goes:
I decided before Christmas that I really needed to take a break to regain my sanity. I made a decision to stay away from the studio and not think about jewelry making for at least 2 weeks. That plan isn't working out so well because I keep having these "ideas" bouncing around in my head and then I think, "Oh, I'll just take a minute and jot this down", and then I'm on the computer looking for supplies..................you get the idea!
I'm already 1 week into my break and I haven't gotten a single thing done around my house that I was going to do. I had really BIG plans - paint the living room and kitchen, catch up on mending, make curtains for the dining room and living room, refinish pieces that I want to sell in my booth at Oregon Street Antique Mall......... The reality is: I've gone shopping (a few times!), I've done some crocheting, reading, jotting down jewelry ideas, sitting with the dogs, and messing around on the computer. I have slipped a little cleaning and cooking in there so I don't feel totally worthless!
It has felt soooooooooooooo good to just be kind of lazy! I always go full speed 10-12 hours a day and I am actually enjoying not feeling like I ALWAYS have to be doing something constructive.
Hopefully I won't get too used to it!!!!
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!
Friday, October 28, 2011
I Am Being Featured
I am so very excited about being featured in Great Finds madeformebyoaklie.com/greatfinds.html. You will find a button to the right of this post that you can click on that will take you to a voting area. If I win I will receive a free ad by Helping Hands Graphic Design or a custom banner set for my shop.I can also win a free featured spot on The Gift Shop Handmade Directory and the On Fire Gift Guide scrolling marquees.
I feel so honored to be included with so many amazing and talented artists.
Please check it out tomorrow - October 29th. I would love to have your vote if you feel my piece is the best. Thank you so much.
I feel so honored to be included with so many amazing and talented artists.
Please check it out tomorrow - October 29th. I would love to have your vote if you feel my piece is the best. Thank you so much.
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Shop right from the blog
You can now shop for anything that is in our Artfire store right here from the blog with Rapid Cart.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Backyard Fun
What a wonderful night it was! The Nest's Backyard Soiree - Wonderful, amazing, talented vendors, a beautiful backyard, yummy nibbles, and to die for blackberry margaritas!!! I don't think it gets any better than this.
We had amazing jewelry
Wonderful vintage items from pillows to furniture
It was so much fun and we got to spend time with amazing friends - and even made a few sales!! Diane and Monica of The Nest are awesome!!!
Wonderful vintage items from pillows to furniture
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
New Tools
I don't know about the rest of you, but I am like a kid on Christmas morning when I get new tools in the mail!!!
I had the BEST day today because I got to put out all of the new tools I have gotten in the last couple of weeks. I haven't been spending much time at the studio lately because during the summer months I have my 13 year old grandson with me during the week, and he just isn't too much into watching Grandma work on jewelry!
Anyway, I finally had a day to myself so I high tailed it over here to the studio this morning and started unpacking boxes. Oh, what a fun time I had!!
I set up my jump ring maker and disc cutter:
Then I set up my new drill press
I also have a new flex shaft, but I couldn't put it up today because - silly me - I didn't order the stand for it!! Got that ordered today, so hopefully will have it up and running soon!
My darling hubby got the vent hood installed last week, so now I can vent out some of those yucky smells that occur when you are torching things.
I am holding my first class in the studio next Saturday, July 9th - Metal etching!! I am so excited that it is finally coming together and becoming what I had dreamed of.
I can't wait for tomorrow because then I will actually have time to play with all of my new tools!!!!
I had the BEST day today because I got to put out all of the new tools I have gotten in the last couple of weeks. I haven't been spending much time at the studio lately because during the summer months I have my 13 year old grandson with me during the week, and he just isn't too much into watching Grandma work on jewelry!
Anyway, I finally had a day to myself so I high tailed it over here to the studio this morning and started unpacking boxes. Oh, what a fun time I had!!
I set up my jump ring maker and disc cutter:
Then I set up my new drill press
I also have a new flex shaft, but I couldn't put it up today because - silly me - I didn't order the stand for it!! Got that ordered today, so hopefully will have it up and running soon!
My darling hubby got the vent hood installed last week, so now I can vent out some of those yucky smells that occur when you are torching things.
I am holding my first class in the studio next Saturday, July 9th - Metal etching!! I am so excited that it is finally coming together and becoming what I had dreamed of.
I can't wait for tomorrow because then I will actually have time to play with all of my new tools!!!!
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About Me
- Viki
- I am a mom of 5, a grandma of 2 wonderful grandsons, a wife of 31 years, a jewelry artist, and a glass artist. I retired from the City of Redding Police Dept 7 years ago and have been enjoying the freedom that retirement offers; however, I don't know how I ever had time to work!!