Still working.....

The weather here in Virginia has been truly sublime the past few days. After a much harder, snowier, and colder winter than we have had in years, spring is welcome relief. I gathered all my metalworking tools, wire, beads and everything I thought I might need and went out on the deck in my bare feet to bask in the warm sunshine and do some creating.

I'd like to thank the glorious sunshine for these new creations:


In other news, the show I did yesterday wasn't so terrific. Boo! The saving grace was the beautiful weather, though, and some cool fellow vendors. I'm gearing up for the summer market season, which opens around here on May 1.

Until then, I will be listing at least one new item every other day or so in my Etsy shop. Go and check out the new things I am making! Everyone needs something new and colorful for spring!

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Spring schedule is shaping up...

It looks like my first art/craft show of the season will be this Saturday! I'll be out at Saturday Stroll in a spot next to Quirk Gallery this Saturday from 11am to 4pm. It's the first time they are doing this show, so I hope it will be great! Either way, it's a nice opportunity to hang out downtown and the weather is forecast to be AWESOME (sunny and 70)! So, if you're local, come on out and say hi and support your local artisans!

After that, there is tentatively a show on April 18th that I might be doing. It's the Richmond Craft Mafia's spring show, and they haven't sent out acceptance letters yet, so I don't know if I am going to be there!

In May, my favorite farmer's market gets underway....The Market at St. Stephen's...and I will definitely be there from 8am to noon on May 1, 8, and 22. The market is going to be bigger and even better than last year, so come on out! I particularly love this market for its mission and for its wonderful community.

So, that's the spring schedule as I know it so far....I'll definitely keep everyone updated on the happenings as things get going!

I think I am going to be busy in 2010!

A month!?

Whew, it's been more than a month since I posted to this blog. I know all of you are waiting with baited breath to see/ hear about the latest fun from me (haHA!), so I won't keep you waiting much longer. I did make some changes to the blog layout and design, though, so it's not like I haven't been here. :)

Let's see....my muse took off until the week before Thanksgiving, so getting ready for my show at ArtWorks gallery the day after T-day was a bit of a rush job. However, I did regain my creative mojo in time to develop these designs:


That's the 'Bar Bangle', a design made with silver and colored copper wire. And also beads, duh! Next up is this:

'Orbit' earrings. I'm a sucker for blue (and red!) glass, as you can probably tell. I do use other colors, though....like in this pendant, for example:

Tiger Stripes pendant, strung on a steel cable neckwire.

They're going up on Etsy today, so if you are interested, grab 'em! As always, if you are in Richmond, VA, let me know and you can avoid paying shipping and I will meet you in town somewhere to give you your goodies!

It's going to be cold today, so let's all pray for snow....especially you, Jen, out in Minnesota, where I am sure you already have snow. We'd like some, too, so share, ok? ;)

I don't have any more shows on the agenda, so there will be plenty of time to make beads and jewelry. My goals for the winter include getting on the Etsy shop and listing more items. I'm applying for at least one show this spring that I know of so far, so once my schedule gets firmed up, I'll let you guys know.

Thanks for all your support in 2008, and I'm looking forward to seeing everyone in 2009!