tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4871986166901345611Mon, 17 Sep 2018 03:19:39 +0000nature photographsmy familyhandmade silver jewelryexperiencesArizonadaily lifeeveryday lifePrescott AZcreating jewelryin the studiobeing thankfulOregon coastwhat's bloomingEtsy treasuryleaves jewelryEtsy favorite findsabout the gemstoneshome lifehorse jewelryjournalingAstoria Oregondestinationsheart jewelrymovingweekly journalautumn jewelrygemstone jewelrymaking artocean jewelryturquoiseChristmasEtsyminimalist jewelrysimple jewelrytravelscrapbookingwinterThanksgivingValentine's Daybooks I read with my boysgood booksmonsoon seasonpaintingsreading to kidsroute 66sales eventshop updateswinter jewelryDoce FireGrand CanyonJapan tsunami reliefSt Patrick's Daychristmas shoppingdala horsedigital scrapbookingfall jewelryhorsesjewelry showshop newssnowspringsummervintage carswhat's in my jewelry boxCaliforniaCape AragoFallen 19Granite MountainGranite Mountain HotshotsMaui HawaiiMt St HelensPacific NorthwestPrescott Frontier DaysSeaside OregonSedonaVermilion CliffsWatson Lake Car ShowYarnell Hill Firebeing a scanner personalityblog movecanada shippingceltic knot jewelrycraft projectfree shippingliving simplymuseumspinterestshipping promowelcomework in progressHello! I am an artist, jewelry-maker, mama to two boys, and former Oregonian now living in Arizona. Welcome to my home on the web!http://jkistlerstudios.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Kistler)Blogger121125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4871986166901345611.post-5572843501521891585Mon, 21 Nov 2016 10:00:00 +00002016-11-27T20:55:05.602-07:00blog movecanada shippingchristmas shoppingfree shippinggemstone jewelryhandmade silver jewelryminimalist jewelrysales eventshipping promoshop updatessimple jewelryturquoise Kingman Turquoise earrings If you are considering some jewelry for your holiday shopping (or want to treat yourself!), please visit my Etsy shops: gemstone jewelry, and my original nature designs in silver. Now through January 15 2017, I am offering free domestic shipping in the United States (insured Priority Mail as usual) on orders of $100 or more. Enter this code when checking out: http://jkistlerstudios.blogspot.com/2016/11/shipping-changes-new-blog-home.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Kistler)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4871986166901345611.post-7879720543380442075Fri, 11 Dec 2015 18:07:00 +00002015-12-11T11:09:26.938-07:00christmas shoppingEtsygemstone jewelryhandmade silver jewelryminimalist jewelryshop newsshop updatessimple jewelryturquoisewinter jewelry Lapis Lazuli earrings Need to do some last minute Christmas shopping? I've been busy adding lots of new items to my minimalist gemstone jewelry shop on Etsy, and at the time of writing this, there's still time to get it shipped for Christmas (USA only, via Priority Mail). All listings are ready to ship! Here are a few of the pieces I've added recently. Check my shop for more, I've added quite http://jkistlerstudios.blogspot.com/2015/12/solutions-for-last-minute-christmas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Kistler)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4871986166901345611.post-3237334049880095416Wed, 07 Oct 2015 12:00:00 +00002015-10-07T05:00:04.918-07:00being thankfulexperiencesmonsoon seasonnature photographs Just wanted to quickly share this photo (taken during monsoon season from my driveway, edited in PicTapGo and PSE for fun), and some thoughts on the storms of life, which we all experience in one form or another: Life may have it's storms, but the sun will always shine again! And those storms? They are beautiful times in their own way, when faith is tested, courage is practiced, strength is http://jkistlerstudios.blogspot.com/2015/10/the-storms-of-life.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Kistler)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4871986166901345611.post-6595678710069894491Mon, 14 Sep 2015 11:00:00 +00002015-09-14T04:00:05.347-07:00ArizonadestinationsGranite Mountainnature photographsPrescott AZshop newsshop updates You may notice I have changed one of my Etsy shop names from JKistlerStudios to GraniteMountainGems2. I have decided to sell both lines of jewelry (my minimalist gemstone jewelry and my original nature designs in silver) under the name Granite Mountain Gems from now on. I was looking for a change and I have felt very at home with that name for my minimalist jewelry shop, so I took the leap. http://jkistlerstudios.blogspot.com/2015/09/new-jewelry-shop-name.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Kistler)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4871986166901345611.post-2711738333726616801Thu, 30 Jul 2015 00:41:00 +00002015-09-03T08:59:12.091-07:00about the gemstonescreating jewelryEtsygemstone jewelryminimalist jewelrysimple jewelryturquoise Kingman Turquoise earrings Earlier this year, I made a trip back to Kingman to buy more Turquoise beads. I have been busy making many pieces with it, and I am excited to share them with you! I'm partway through photographing and listing the completed pieces in my Etsy shop. Thanks to a good reception to the early small batch of Turquoise jewelry, my shop was almost out of it. A lot more http://jkistlerstudios.blogspot.com/2015/07/arizona-turquoise-is-in-shop.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Kistler)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4871986166901345611.post-3988709907173548723Fri, 10 Jul 2015 18:13:00 +00002015-11-13T08:41:51.918-07:00ArizonadestinationsexperiencesGrand Canyonmonsoon seasonnature photographssummertravelVermilion Cliffs Colorado River near Lee's Ferry Last week I went on a 3-day summer road trip with my parents and my boys, to enjoy more of God's creation in our state. It was mostly hot, so we didn't do a huge amount of walking around, but it felt great to get away from daily life and have an adventure together. Definitely worth it to see some beautiful new scenery! We drove up through Flagstaff, along the http://jkistlerstudios.blogspot.com/2015/07/summer-road-trip.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Kistler)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4871986166901345611.post-1396431107862233078Thu, 30 Apr 2015 19:23:00 +00002015-04-30T12:23:21.623-07:00being thankfuldaily lifehome lifemy familynature photographsPrescott AZspringwhat's blooming blossoms, earlier this spring It's been a while since I wrote a post here. My family is going through some big changes and stresses due to divorce (which is still in progress). I finally got things set up the way I want on one of my kids' computers and wanted to get back into posting! Today I was inspired by another blogger to jump back into posting starting with a Thankful post. I really http://jkistlerstudios.blogspot.com/2015/04/so-thankful-today.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Kistler)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4871986166901345611.post-8514889151256795412Mon, 15 Dec 2014 12:00:00 +00002014-12-21T13:00:15.115-07:00ArizonaCaliforniadestinationsexperienceshorsesnature photographsThanksgivingtravel Over Thanksgiving break, we traveled to Borrego Springs, CA. (Some relatives live there, and others also traveled to gather there.) On our travels we saw a lot of different land, much of which none of us had seen before. We dropped down into the lower land of Arizona (part of the Sonoran Desert), crossed the Colorado River, drove past rough rocky hills and sand dunes (so many people at the http://jkistlerstudios.blogspot.com/2014/12/thanksgiving-across-deserts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Kistler)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4871986166901345611.post-2297561454192556245Mon, 10 Nov 2014 20:05:00 +00002015-07-06T21:58:23.219-07:00books I read with my boysdaily lifeeveryday lifegood bookshome lifemy familyreading to kids My boys still like to have me read to them in the evening, and I still enjoy it. I'm sure someday they will decide they are "too old" for that, but recent studies support reading to even these older kids (they are 11 and 13), so I'm going to make the most of it! Here is an update of the books we have enjoyed since my last post on books. (yes, it has been a while, so the list is long!) Through http://jkistlerstudios.blogspot.com/2014/11/books-reading-to-my-boys.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Kistler)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4871986166901345611.post-2370976001736228269Mon, 06 Oct 2014 16:16:00 +00002014-10-06T09:16:40.157-07:00autumn jewelryfall jewelrygemstone jewelryhandmade silver jewelryleaves jewelry fall leaves in silver and crystal Suddenly it feels like fall. The sunlight is different. Last week, for the first time in many months, we had a few days that were actually cooler outside than inside. We still have some hot days left, and maybe a few more thunderstorms, but for the most part summer and monsoon season are giving way to autumn. Ah, my favorite time of year! But here, almost any http://jkistlerstudios.blogspot.com/2014/10/feels-like-fall.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Kistler)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4871986166901345611.post-6497089004913729193Mon, 15 Sep 2014 23:50:00 +00002014-09-16T08:57:44.404-07:00Arizonamonsoon seasonmy familynature photographsPrescott AZsummer thunderhead forming This is my second monsoon season in Arizona, and I think this one has been much wetter than last year (which around here is a good thing). It raised one of our local lakes by many feet, completely covering all the old water lines we have been able to see ever since we moved here. It is a superior alternative to the long, dark, rainy Northwest winters I was used to. I like http://jkistlerstudios.blogspot.com/2014/09/monsoon-season.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Kistler)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4871986166901345611.post-3933629765939023875Mon, 25 Aug 2014 13:00:00 +00002014-08-25T06:00:05.343-07:00Arizonain the studiomaking artnature photographsPrescott AZroute 66work in progress green! First, I just had to share the photo at left, which captures the temporary green we do get here in Prescott after monsoon season is well underway! The trees leaf out green in the spring of course, but the grass doesn't turn green until August. So different from what I'm used to, but I love it. Early this summer, I took an inventory of my (very old) paint and such, and placed an order http://jkistlerstudios.blogspot.com/2014/08/painting-sneak-peek.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Kistler)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4871986166901345611.post-8291992081761452060Wed, 20 Aug 2014 16:42:00 +00002014-08-20T09:44:30.770-07:00ArizonadestinationsGrand Canyonnature photographsroute 66travel Grand Canyon, Arizona Welcome back! After taking a break from my blog this summer, I am looking forward to sharing some photos and art in the coming weeks. My boys are back in school and I am returning to the school year routine around here. The last Friday before school started, we decided to drive up to the south rim of the Grand Canyon. It was stunning, vast, and everything I expected http://jkistlerstudios.blogspot.com/2014/08/the-grand-canyon.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Kistler)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4871986166901345611.post-7037368419255239277Tue, 18 Mar 2014 16:17:00 +00002014-03-18T09:17:44.395-07:00daily lifeeveryday lifeexperiencesjournalingnature photographsPrescott AZspringwinter early spring blossoms Here in Prescott, Arizona we seem to have had an unusually mild and short winter. Which really was disappointing, though I wouldn't trade it for what much of the country has suffered (my sympathies to you all!). When it snowed in early December, we spent a mind-numbing amount of time in the CAL Ranch store for the boys to pick out good snow boots. No cold uninsulated http://jkistlerstudios.blogspot.com/2014/03/goodbye-winter-welcome-spring.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Kistler)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4871986166901345611.post-2082707027281519359Tue, 18 Feb 2014 15:42:00 +00002014-02-18T08:43:13.707-07:00Etsygemstone jewelryin the studiominimalist jewelrysimple jewelryturquoise Kingman Turquoise Earrings My new Etsy shop is now open! I have a bunch more items partly finished, awaiting more chain and other supplies. I would like to build up a good inventory in this shop, but don't let that stop you from checking it out now! There is a variety of stones featured already. Included are some pieces made from Kingman Arizona Turquoise, along with Ocean Jasper, Kyanite, andhttp://jkistlerstudios.blogspot.com/2014/02/now-open-minimalist-gemstone-jewelry.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Kistler)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4871986166901345611.post-4688507784900062932Fri, 14 Feb 2014 23:56:00 +00002014-02-14T16:56:46.738-07:00Etsy favorite findsEtsy treasuryMy latest treasury on Etsy. The inspiration piece was the Guitar Song image, which made me think of Gordon Lightfoot's music (I was a fan growing up, and still like his songs that I liked then). Check out this collection of great items from Etsy sellers! Thank You For The Promises: http://jkistlerstudios.blogspot.com/2014/02/treasury-on-etsy-thank-you-for-promises.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Kistler)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4871986166901345611.post-4882038083354378846Mon, 03 Feb 2014 12:00:00 +00002014-02-03T05:00:12.221-07:00gemstone jewelryhandmade silver jewelryin the studiominimalist jewelrysimple jewelryturquoise Kingman Turquoise dangle earrings Exciting news! In addition to jewelry featuring my designs handmade in silver, I am developing a line of minimalist jewelry that showcases beautiful gemstones, from the earthy to the elegant. Items include earrings and necklaces, and price range will be about $30-45. The main focus is Kingman Arizona Turquoise (which I have purchased in-person directly from http://jkistlerstudios.blogspot.com/2014/02/sneak-preview-of-new-minimalist.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Kistler)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4871986166901345611.post-7660743455451865268Fri, 31 Jan 2014 19:00:00 +00002014-01-31T12:00:04.733-07:00handmade silver jewelryheart jewelryValentine's Day woodgrain heart on natural leather It's that time of year... Hearts! I have a selection of heart necklaces and earrings in my Etsy shop, in several different styles, for you to browse. This post features a couple of newer necklaces that have been added. Both are my hand-textured woodgrain style, one is even more unique in that it has been hammered on top of the woodgrain texture so it sparkleshttp://jkistlerstudios.blogspot.com/2014/01/heart-jewelry-2014.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Kistler)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4871986166901345611.post-2922713712827547925Fri, 31 Jan 2014 15:37:00 +00002014-01-31T09:38:03.633-07:00Etsy favorite findsEtsy treasuryI recently put together two treasuries on Etsy, both with an outdoor adventure theme (quite by accident!). Check out these collections of great items from Etsy sellers! An Artful Adventure: A Northern Adventure: http://jkistlerstudios.blogspot.com/2014/01/treasuries-on-etsy-two-adventures.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Kistler)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4871986166901345611.post-7853400358802318427Sat, 11 Jan 2014 00:35:00 +00002014-01-10T17:40:00.165-07:00EtsyEtsy favorite findsEtsy treasuryEarthy Love, my latest treasury on Etsy. I enjoy putting together treasuries (a curated collection of items available on Etsy), but haven't made any in a long time. Check it out! http://jkistlerstudios.blogspot.com/2014/01/treasury-on-etsy-earthy-love.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Kistler)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4871986166901345611.post-6121103278863877067Mon, 06 Jan 2014 12:00:00 +00002014-07-04T08:16:46.397-07:00about the gemstonesArizonadestinationsexperiencesmy familynature photographsroute 66travelturquoisevintage cars Kingman Turquoise During the kids' Fall Break last October, we had originally planned to visit the Grand Canyon. Due to the government shut-down affecting national parks, we had a change of plans. My parents took the boys and I on a short road trip to see some of Route 66. Since we live in that part of the country now, it sounded interesting. We headed up from Prescott, and our first stop http://jkistlerstudios.blogspot.com/2014/01/hello-route-66-local-turquoise.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Kistler)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4871986166901345611.post-1458992308227531697Thu, 02 Jan 2014 22:00:00 +00002014-01-02T15:01:48.543-07:00Arizonaeveryday lifeexperiencesjournalingmy familynature photographsPrescott AZscrapbookingwinter lights on tree outside mall Welcome 2014! Time to catch up on the blog! So many half-finished posts, both online and in my head. We have now been in Prescott, Arizona for a year. We are still discovering new things around the area. The week of Christmas, we took a drive one morning to see where a road went, and ended up on an unpaved road on top an almost 7000 foot mountain just outside town.http://jkistlerstudios.blogspot.com/2014/01/welcome-2014.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Kistler)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4871986166901345611.post-9071444558546361717Tue, 24 Sep 2013 23:49:00 +00002014-01-02T14:45:13.867-07:00Arizonadaily lifeeveryday lifeexperiencesmovingnature photographs clouds forming in afternoon A lighthearted look at when an Oregonian moves to Arizona... Or at least, this Oregonian! Oregonian-in-Arizona problems: feel guilty recycling bottles and cans, like I'm throwing out 5 cents every time there are two health food stores in town and I still can't find some things I'm used to buying  trying to explain to friends back in Oregon that from http://jkistlerstudios.blogspot.com/2013/09/when-oregonian-moves-to-arizona.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Kistler)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4871986166901345611.post-6173061334323927368Mon, 26 Aug 2013 12:00:00 +00002013-08-26T05:00:00.752-07:00Arizonabeing thankfulnature photographs Summer means lots of lizards around here. There are a couple that hang around our front porch, startling me as they scurry under the small bushes when I walk by, or sunning themselves on the posts (and one also likes to cling to a window screen in the sun). One occasionally walks across our back covered deck/porch and disappears over the edge. One day I had the hose running to fill up a bucket http://jkistlerstudios.blogspot.com/2013/08/summertime-means-lizards.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Kistler)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4871986166901345611.post-7542508924718108974Thu, 22 Aug 2013 19:35:00 +00002013-08-23T14:15:37.521-07:00experiencesmovingmy familyPrescott AZvintage carsWatson Lake Car Show cool flame paintjob Summer means old cars are out around here. Actually, it is sunny so much of the year, car enthusiasts can enjoy their special rides (even convertibles and ones with no side windows) almost year-round, which is how we ended up here. Really? you ask. Yup. We only knew about Prescott because my parents knew about Prescott (and then moved here) and told us about it. And they http://jkistlerstudios.blogspot.com/2013/08/summertime-means-old-cars.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Kistler)0