new earrings

Ever since I finished that last necklace, I have been thinking the design would really lend itself to earrings. Today I had some time to get into my workspace and this is the result:

Sisterhood - Earrings

Forged copper, brass, vintage chain

These are fairly long and have lots of movement.

I hope everyone has a lovely Friday - weekend coming up!

early morning sky, another (!) amulet and some kitty love

When I got up this morning - this is what the sky looked like. Immediately had to get my camera.

This is another amulet I worked on yesterday. Sterling silver fused with a copper wire spiral. Haven't decided yet whether to attach a leather cord or go with beads...

 

Every once in a while my kitties will come by and say hello (they are very busy now that the weather is hot - you know - the sleeping in the flower beds and under shrubs kind of busy).

Captain - a little crazy, but such a cuddly guy!

Socks - she is such a sweet little girl.

another amulet

This piece was made on commission and was picked up today. It is a good bit smaller than the one I made for Max - this one is about 3 cm in diameter and riveted. I have already started another one - apparently they are a bit addictive.

I'm still here...

I have been neglecting you all terribly. Guess maybe the rain is getting me down. To say nothing of the unseasonal temperatures. It has been raining since we got back from the sunny Mediterranean Isle. And it is not warm. In fact, we have been having so much rain, that some areas of Bavaria are in danger of serious flooding.
Not my area, thank goodness.
But you didn't stop by to hear me whine about the weather (and I really don't want to whine, because even though it may not be pleasant, it is still moderate weather and not a natural catastrophe), so I will share some photos of flowers and random pieces of creativity that I have indulged in lately. Really, I have been doing things. Not just moping!

The following 4 pictures are some jewelry bags I made, using vintage and new materials. They were alot of fun and I can definitely see more of these in my future!

The first amulette I made - I ended up making another to give Max.

A ring I made last week - of copper, brass, filigree, silk rod, sari silk, organdy and vintage velvet.

Just for me and just for fun.

Remember that forged iron paddle I showed you last week - when Max was forging? Well, he turned that piece into this knife. Yes, I think we can call it a knife. Although, machete also comes to mind. It is big, primitive, raw. He even carved the handle himself.

 Iceland poppies, full of raindrops.

Work in progress - some random creativity.