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February 10, 2012

Just thought I'd share with you one of my latest designs. The Tarnished Grace Collection is coming along, although not as quickly as I would like. Funny how life keeps getting in the way. But I do feel satisfaction at completing something like this.

Vintage keys and medals.

Vintage repurposed cameo and fleur-de-lis earrings.

Vintage repurposed pearl earrings.

You'll be able to find this in my Etsy store soon.

Have you joined the Linky Follower Brigade yet? You've probably heard that non-Blogger blogs will lose their Google Friends Connect widget very soon. I'm pretty confident that us Blogger blog people will be able to keep it, although it will no longer be affiliated with Google. But in the event we all lose it, I thought it wise to add the Linky Followers widget for good measure. So how's about becoming one of my new Linky followers? It'll sure put a smile on my face.

For now the widget is at the top, in my right sidebar. I hope to see you all there.

Well, the weekend will be filled with the usual stuff. Plus Valentine's Day prep! Sshhhhhh.....don't tell anyone but I have my work cut out for me if I want my loved ones' V-day surprises ready in time. I'll be sharing those projects with you soon!

Have a great weekend!

xoxo

January 17, 2012

Well, now I've gone and done it. I've challenged myself to create a new vintage-inspired jewelry collection and I'm puttin' it out there for all of you to see. That way I'll be held accountable by someone other than myself. Lord knows, if I'm the only one I have to answer to, the collection might never get off the ground! It's kind of like telling everyone you know that you're going on a diet, in the hopes that you'll actually stick with it long enough to make a difference in your life. I really want to stick with this and create a collection that I will be proud to present to you. Here's my first piece.

VINTAGE SHEFFIELD PENDANT WATCH CHARM NECKLACE

I was so excited when I found the vintage Madonna and Child medal on one of my recent thrift store excursions. It really became my inspiration for the necklace. Now all I need to do is make more {10 or 15 times more} and throw in some charm bracelets for good measure. Then my Etsy shop will be open for business once again! My current collection of jewelry is for sale locally at:

Sensible Threadz

Clothing, Bedding and Bath

208 S. Kirk Road

St. Charles, IL 60174

Stop on by if you're in the area.

My traditional line of vintage jewelry is there, along with some of my vintage Words in a Bottle Necklaces, which I'll be putting in my Etsy shop soon as well! Just a peek....