Booth Fabric

April 26, 2009

I picked out some fabric for the walls of the indoor booth I’ll be making. (see my last post). It’s a light ivory cotton with a light embroidered pattern. So delicate, and gives a nice texture. I bought a cream colored muslin to back the delicate fabric. This will coordinate with the warm earthy decor […]

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Indoor Booth Setup.

April 19, 2009

While fighting my lingering cold, I’ve been planning the framework for my indoor booth display. I ordered plans from JewelHut to create an all PVC frame, which I will cover with fabric, and some banners with my logo on it…(wait, I don’t have a logo! Uh oh). Anyway, The plans seem very easy to follow, […]

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Pendants for my bridesmaids

April 16, 2009

The colors for our wedding are shades of blue, and I found a matching stone for each bridesmaid to make a pendant with. I went to the gem show with my color swatches- and I think people thought I was nuts, but I managed to find the right shades! Now- to make them!

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April 12, 2009

I found out this weekend that I got accepted into the third show I applied for. The Roycroft summer art festival! I also applied for the winter art show, but I’m on the wait list for that one. I got into all three summer festivals I applied for! I’m glad I didn’t apply for more, […]

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I Went Fishing

April 10, 2009
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April 10, 2009

I got accepted into the Corn Hill Arts Festival! It will be July 11th and 12th in Rochester NY. My second show of the year!

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Thinking Ahead

April 9, 2009

The last show I did, I scrambled the night before stamping boxes. BOXES. I should have been getting organized and fidgeting with other details. So, in preparation for my first show of the year, I decided to get a jump on my boxes far in advance. My show is the last weekend in May, and […]

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Cleaning Day

April 6, 2009

I cleaned the house spotless after it almost caved in on me with junk! Unfortunately that means I didn’t get to spend my day in my studio. However, my order from Rio Grande came in, and I am once again stocked with silver sheet- etching materials, and some final enamel accessories that I need to […]

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April 6, 2009

I Joined Team MSIA (Metalsmiths in Action)! I’m glad to have another place to get inspiration and advice for my work. It is so good to be a part of another team of passionate artists! Check out the MSIA website and also their blog!

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Mike’s Wedding Band

April 3, 2009

Mike’s wedding band came in the mail yesterday! It was designed and made by Chris Ploof. We found Chris’s work in the lark book 500 Wedding Rings. We fell in love with his meteorite bands, but after searching his site, Mike found this one made of damascus steel. We are very happy with the ring! […]

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