Emotionally exhausting Jurying

We are about to Jury in new members to our Etsymetal Team, and I tell you, it's emotionally draining because you want everyone to benefit from a group such as ours but there are criteria to follow and thus it makes the decisions difficult, especially draining after looking at some 60 jeweller's work and having to make decisions on all.

I'm feeling tired around the eyes and worn out. And now, it's back to work.

Here are some big hammered hoops I made recently.

Finally!!Some time on the computer!!

Besides the fact that I am a highly DISorganized human being, i have also not had alot of time to sit on the computer and write. I really don't know how some people manage their lives as mine is so erratic and disorganized.

Here are a few pieces that I have made for Umbrella Prints

Make sure you do check out their blog. You'll be able to see the great fabrics that match those pieces!

I promise that I will post more often.....

One of My Helpers

Here is Sparkle, the 'Other' helper in the Studio. He has decided that he has to have that chair. So I tend not to use that chair at all as it is his. He gets really pushy when he wants to sit in 'his' chair and often tends to 'push' people out of it.

Vacation!

We had a few days at a beautiful spot. Here are some photos....

My Favorites from Etsy at the Moment

Here are some of my favorite pieces from Etsy:

The fabulous cat is from edee
The gorgeous green bowl is from
JDWolfePottery
The funky chrysanthemum stamp is from
JapaneseTreasures

oh, and last but not least this stunning print by
LittleRobot

Check out their shops on etsy