Fall is coming to North Central Florida

November 15, 2007

It’s been a gorgeous day – sunny and warm. However, the forecast calls for possible frost tonight. I really enjoy working on jewelry pieces in weather like this – it seems as if the lovely day gets the creative juices flowing!

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No Hand Exercises

November 14, 2007

Today was my last appointment with the hand therapists. In my particular case, they do not recommend strengthening exercises. Apparently, most of the strengthening exercises involve squeezing some object or device and both therapists feel the exercises would aggravate the arthritis problems I already have. My hand strength tests came out as adequate, so I […]

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New Canopy?

November 11, 2007

We evaluated a new canopy this weekend. We tried out the Light Dome and we liked it a lot. I want to check out the extra display panels, but this tent is one that I can put up by myself if I have to do that.

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Florida has wonderful fall weather

November 10, 2007

This is one of my favorite times of year. Northern Florida has marvelous fall weather. Today was a prime example – brilliant sunshine and a cool morning followed by a warm up during the day. This morning we spent several hours wandering through a local art show. We enjoyed the art, but we also were […]

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Upcoming Event

November 7, 2007

The Gainesville Gem & Mineral Society Presents a Pre-Christmas show and sale: What: Gems, Minerals, Jewelry, Fossils, Books, etc.Where: Doyle Conner Bldg. (Florida Dept. Agriculture) 1911 SW 34th St., GainesvilleWhen: Nov. 18th (Sunday afternoon, from 1 to 5 p.m.)Who: Anyone interested in a variety of items displayed and for sale. Members will present some unique […]

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My new e-letter

November 5, 2007

Hi – You may remember me as Chandra of Damascus and from Chandra’s Dance Extravaganza, which I sold a few years ago. Since then, I’ve been creating beautiful jewelry that I like to call “wearable art”. I’d love for you to see it and renew old acquaintances. For the last few years my husband Bob […]

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New Photos and a Newsletter

November 4, 2007

I’ll add more new photos on the website, http://www.dianakirkpatrick.com, this week as well as here. For now, I’ll put up a woven silver bracelet that I did at Wildacres. I’ve started a periodic e-newsletter that goes to my mailing list and anyone else who’s interested in receiving a copy. Please e-mail me to sign up […]

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Jewelry Photos This Weekend

October 26, 2007

We’re taking photos this weekend. I’ve been busy entering inventory into a new accounting program and making pieces for an upcoming show, so the blog entries have been erratic. I am doing a home party show in Tallahassee FL the weekend after Thanksgiving. Contact me for more details.

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Finally Finished

October 22, 2007

The scarab pendant with naalbinding decoration and neckchain is finally done. I actually completed the piece several days ago but we haven’t gotten a photo of it until now. I really like the naalbinding and I’ll use this technique a lot in other pieces.

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Next Step in the Scarab Pendant

October 10, 2007

After much delay, the photo of the scarab pendant with the weaving completed and the sterling pin in place is shown below.

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