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Everything inspires me to create unique pieces of jewelry. My passion is gemstones. Everyone is unique and incredible.http://jewelstreetdesigns.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (jewelstreet)Blogger323125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27773860.post-6399309288232957898Wed, 11 May 2011 14:30:00 +00002011-05-11T10:32:36.361-04:00celtic earringshandcrafted sterling silver jewelrysterling silver earringsLife is all about accidents. Many of them are what I consider happy accidents.My new earrings are just that.. a happy accident. They started out as ovals. Then after botching and melting one side I saved the design by turning them into these arrows. They were going to have gemstones in the center as well, but I didn't like it that way. So, I cut out the center and turned it back into the originalhttp://jewelstreetdesigns.blogspot.com/2011/05/happy-accidents.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jewelstreet)17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27773860.post-3437315114712832323Fri, 06 May 2011 14:12:00 +00002011-05-06T10:15:05.652-04:00copper candle holderforged copper candle holderhome decorI am starting a new journey in my metalsmithing career. I am delving into the world of home decor. Should be fun and interesting.For years, I have loved home decor. I love reading about it, watching shows about it, shopping for it. I'd own umpteen houses just to decorate each one in a different style if I could. My personal style is modern with an emphasis on mid century modern(which is still so http://jewelstreetdesigns.blogspot.com/2011/05/dream-come-true.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jewelstreet)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27773860.post-5832491427130271699Wed, 04 May 2011 14:37:00 +00002011-05-04T10:40:07.418-04:00You all knew I wasn't going to be on time...Today's the day.. The winners of my Easter Bunny hunt are...$50 gift certificate- Hollie$25 gift certificate- Debbie$25 gift certificate- Mary AnnCongratulations! I thank everyone who played along, and I hope you had a marvelous time. I will contact all the winners with your gift certificates.http://jewelstreetdesigns.blogspot.com/2011/05/winners.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jewelstreet)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27773860.post-8316089229229385092Mon, 02 May 2011 12:57:00 +00002011-05-02T08:58:02.296-04:00Today is World Laughter Day. Did you know that? I think laughter is good for the soul. So what makes you 'LOL'?http://jewelstreetdesigns.blogspot.com/2011/05/lol.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jewelstreet)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27773860.post-975669668578764242Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:17:00 +00002011-04-27T09:19:44.102-04:00blue copperflower jewelryhandcrafted copper jewelryhibiscus earringsWell, I was getting all ready to pick the winners of the Easter Bunny Hunt but I remembered that I gave you until the 29th to email me with your bunny count. So you all better be countin' and get those emails to me... gift certificates are at stake here. So, now I have to figure out something else to blog about.I have literally got nothing. A blank page in front of me. No ideas in my head. Do youhttp://jewelstreetdesigns.blogspot.com/2011/04/blue-flowers-save-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jewelstreet)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27773860.post-2326380522630339532Mon, 25 Apr 2011 14:19:00 +00002011-04-25T10:34:55.685-04:00fashion trendsjewelry trendsspring summer jewelryMonday, Monday... Okay. I won't sing.It was simply beautiful here this weekend. Warm temps, sunshine.. Just sensational. Reminded me that spring is here so I thought I would do a little post on spring/summer fashion trends for all of you fashionistas. Don't be a slave to fashion though. There is absolutely no reason you can't be in fashion and still stay true to yourself and not spend gobs on http://jewelstreetdesigns.blogspot.com/2011/04/springsummer-fashion-trends-jewel.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jewelstreet)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27773860.post-6234995929831931010Fri, 22 Apr 2011 13:09:00 +00002011-04-22T09:23:16.910-04:00clean. house cleaningearth dayeco-friendlyhumorousIn honor of Earth Day(in case you didn't know that's today), I am doing a repost of my Eco Friendly cleaning tips. I still use these even if this post is I don't know how old. If you have any extra tips, feel free to share them in the comments, and don't forget about the Easter Bunny Hunt which ends on Monday.While living in a house that is in a constant state of remodeling, I have to come to http://jewelstreetdesigns.blogspot.com/2011/04/in-honor-of-earth-dayin-case-you-didnt.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jewelstreet)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27773860.post-8695877088631059780Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:44:00 +00002011-04-20T08:48:18.895-04:00art displayart festivalartworkMy baby girl is quite the artiste. Went last night to our county art festival where they display artwork from children around the county. My girl had not one but TWO pieces of art work displayed. I'm so proud.This is my fave...And I love the colors in this one...She will be so very embarassed now because I've blogged about this but I'm also going to Facebook too. Mwhahahahahaha!http://jewelstreetdesigns.blogspot.com/2011/04/my-baby-artist.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jewelstreet)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27773860.post-1584417666744333809Tue, 19 Apr 2011 14:17:00 +00002011-04-19T10:23:32.335-04:00 *shakes head* Entirely too much American Idol has been watched in my house this year. I'm ashamed of myself. Yep. Too much.You can find this necklace in my Etsy shop.(have you found the Easter Bunny yet?)http://jewelstreetdesigns.blogspot.com/2011/04/just-wanted-to-say.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jewelstreet)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27773860.post-3671906023799487721Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:13:00 +00002011-04-11T08:31:04.242-04:00anniversarybunnyeastergiveawayJewel Street DesignsSpur of the moment decision here! If you are a member of my newsletter, then you all ready know a little of what this post is about. If you aren't, then you should be asking why aren't I? My 5th Etsyversary is on the 19th of April and Easter is the 24th so I decided I wanted to do a little celebrating and have a little fun all at the same time. So I came up with the Easter Bunny Search. Here's http://jewelstreetdesigns.blogspot.com/2011/04/easter-bunny-madness.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jewelstreet)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27773860.post-7968269568780230608Fri, 04 Feb 2011 15:46:00 +00002011-02-04T11:20:31.969-05:00fanfestgem showI'm late. I know, but I get sidetracked. What can I say?!Last weekend, K and I went with my mom to a Baltimore Orioles fanfest as a favor to my brother who is currently residing in Texas under the employ of the United States Army. Seems he had a boatload of baseball cards he felt he absolutely had to have signed.I've never been to a fanfest, but I made a few discoveries while I was there. A http://jewelstreetdesigns.blogspot.com/2011/02/how-fanfest-and-gem-show-are-exactly.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jewelstreet)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27773860.post-8208136084303613855Fri, 28 Jan 2011 14:18:00 +00002011-01-28T09:27:39.913-05:00giveawayhandcrafted sterling silver jewelryRAWresin jewelryIt's been a while since I've done a Jewelry in Review post so maybe it's about time.This year I've decided to participate in a group on Flickr called Ring A Week. Each week we all make a new ring. You can see all the RAW rings here. It's been a lot of fun, and I've been trying new concepts.Here's my first RAW ring. It was my first prong setting that I actually made myself. A lot of fun, and a http://jewelstreetdesigns.blogspot.com/2011/01/jewelry-in-review-raw-edition-plus.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jewelstreet)12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27773860.post-5552929252992803371Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:01:00 +00002011-01-20T08:06:07.156-05:00bullyingno name calling weekSo, I was watching the news this morning and heard of yet another teenager who has committed suicide because of bullying and name calling. So sad all of these stories this past year. As a parent, I am tired of hearing these stories. It should not be happening, and it has gotten worse. I've even noticed an increase in a lack of manners and just sheer niceness all around from both adults and http://jewelstreetdesigns.blogspot.com/2011/01/play-nice.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jewelstreet)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27773860.post-7086791792453298111Thu, 13 Jan 2011 12:55:00 +00002011-01-13T07:59:19.970-05:00inspirationI saw this on a sign the other day and it stuck with me. So for a little inspiration today, here it is. Take it however you want or need to. I know how I'm going to use it.http://jewelstreetdesigns.blogspot.com/2011/01/some-thursday-inspiration.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jewelstreet)8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27773860.post-4543717357647602842Thu, 06 Jan 2011 13:21:00 +00002011-01-06T08:21:42.984-05:00Drop Dead Fred, originally uploaded by jewelstreet.Shhhh..... Listen... What's that sound?!Oh, yeah. It's the sound of crickets in my lonely little corner of bloggy land. Let's just say 2010 was not the most fabulous of years and I'm glad to see it in the rearview mirror. Thanks to some amazing peeps I have been challenged to blog once a week and I always like a good challenge so here I am.I'm http://jewelstreetdesigns.blogspot.com/2011/01/2011-is-here-and-so-am-i.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jewelstreet)12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27773860.post-3203419926419317077Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:28:00 +00002010-08-31T10:39:41.574-04:00schoolschool busschool bus safety Ahhh, the first day of school is come and gone, and I see the need to give a little bus safety rules. You see, when people 'stop' for the bus at my house they seem to forget these.1. That red stop sign and blinking red lights does not mean you can come slowly crawling up unil the blinky lights turn off and the sign goes away. It means stop now or me, the mama, will be forced to beat your behind.http://jewelstreetdesigns.blogspot.com/2010/08/wheels-on-bus.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jewelstreet)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27773860.post-2991096859540128803Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:59:00 +00002010-07-15T11:03:44.817-04:00I like being interviewed especially when the questions are fun.When I got back from Missouri, I found a little email asking for an interview, and of course I said yes. Interviews are almost always fun to do, and I like reading about them too. The best ones are the ones that ask unusual questions instead of the standard ones.So, if you'd like to read a little more about me check out Alliteration'shttp://jewelstreetdesigns.blogspot.com/2010/07/ive-been-interviewed.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jewelstreet)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27773860.post-5359188405621697264Tue, 29 Jun 2010 14:10:00 +00002010-06-29T10:17:23.728-04:00dryhead agatehandmade jewelrymetalsmithmetalworkprocess shotssterling silver cuffSo, I thought I would start a new bloggy series today. Figured it was as good a day as any, and I actually thought about it before it was too late. This new series is called A Day in the Life of a Metalsmith. This first edition will feature the making of a cuff. Gasp. Can you believe I actually called myself a metalsmith?! I mean it's what I do, but, and I'm not fishing for compliments, I always http://jewelstreetdesigns.blogspot.com/2010/06/day-in-life-of-metalsmith.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jewelstreet)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27773860.post-1397814036315637530Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:25:00 +00002010-06-16T12:38:01.995-04:00Alice in Wonderlandgiveawayintouch weeklymad hatter ringI have been keeping this hush hush for a few weeks now, but I'm ready to unveil my big news.Remember the Mad Hatter Army? Well..... I made all those for a marvelous PR company who was planning a party for the release of the Alice in Wonderland DVD. The party was the idea of one of the exec producers of the movie. How cool is that?!So, those lovely people have passed on one of their swag bags to http://jewelstreetdesigns.blogspot.com/2010/06/making-appearance-at-intouch-weekly.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jewelstreet)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27773860.post-2202652275743384858Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:28:00 +00002010-06-14T10:32:03.612-04:00frogjune bugsopen letter Dear June bugs (the bugs not the kids)We need to set some ground rules this year because last year you were just out of control.1. Don't eat my flowers.2. Don't eat my veggies.3. Don't eat my peaches or anything with a fruit on it. I work hard to get them to fruit.4. Please don't kamikaze me when I walk through the garden. I value my eyeballs, and it's annoying.5. Don't even think about coming http://jewelstreetdesigns.blogspot.com/2010/06/open-letter-to-bugs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jewelstreet)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27773860.post-3591727428064302717Fri, 11 Jun 2010 14:31:00 +00002010-06-11T10:33:32.439-04:00business etiquettebusiness tipsnational business etiquette weektips for running a businessDid you know this week was National Business Etiquette Week? So to wrap up this week, I thought I would post a top ten list of business etiquette tips from me and other Etsy shop owners.1. Say thank you often. -MooreMagnets2. Communication is Key. -novaofsweden3. Recommend other artists if your product isn't exactly what they are looking for. -thecyclingartist4. Save texting for friends not http://jewelstreetdesigns.blogspot.com/2010/06/top-10-business-etiquette-tips.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jewelstreet)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27773860.post-6753995978855907300Tue, 08 Jun 2010 15:36:00 +00002010-06-08T11:46:07.742-04:00BP oil spillglass artisthandcrafted silver jewelrysea turtle cuffsea turtle jewelryworld ocean dayHappy World Ocean Day!With the BP oil spill, I think the oceans could use some celebrating now more than ever. Ironically, I was going to post about the oceans today anyway because of a very special piece. It makes it all the better because of World Ocean day.I created this one of a kind cuff for a metalsmith challenge. The challenge was to create a piece based on a sea creature. So here's my seahttp://jewelstreetdesigns.blogspot.com/2010/06/sea-turtle-and-world-ocean-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jewelstreet)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27773860.post-8248662395997384030Thu, 03 Jun 2010 14:14:00 +00002010-06-03T10:30:32.516-04:00buy handmade jewelryflower ringshandcrafted copper jewelryhandcrafted sterling silver jewelryone of a kind necklacesYesterday I had an argument with a sea turtle so I was not able to blog. I'm still fighting with the turtle, but I will win. Oh, yes. I will triumph.Now without further adieu....... Miss Jewel's Jewelry in Review...I have renewed my love affair with stones lately, and this Butterfly Necklace was the first I attempted.And then came Frida. A delightful sterling jellyfish with a plume agate body andhttp://jewelstreetdesigns.blogspot.com/2010/06/miss-jewels-jewelry-in-review.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jewelstreet)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27773860.post-6993465669948379890Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:32:00 +00002010-06-01T10:42:58.459-04:00Alice in Wonderland jewelrymad hatter accessoriesmad hatter armymad hatter ringJust when I was getting back into the blogging world, the Mad Hatter Army attacked.50 of those little buggers showed up at my door. Creeping along in typical Mad Hatter fashion.Seriously. Look. It's not the best pic, but I had to be sneaky. These little devils have been occupying my time for the last two weeks. But, after burning my fingers and 3 lbs of copper, they were finished. I even burnt http://jewelstreetdesigns.blogspot.com/2010/06/mad-hatter-army.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jewelstreet)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27773860.post-2223472706270805334Tue, 11 May 2010 14:33:00 +00002010-05-11T10:42:33.270-04:00flower gardenflower picssquare foot gardenvegetablesveggie gardenIt's that time of year again. Garden time! I love my garden. By March, when the daffodils bloom, I'm aching to play in the dirt. I want leaves on the trees and the grass to be green. Thankfully, the time has finally come when I can get in the dirt and have some fun.Looky at my square foot gardens. They are the new additions to my veggie garden. ILOVE them. If you have not tried this, you have to.http://jewelstreetdesigns.blogspot.com/2010/05/how-does-your-garden-grow.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jewelstreet)2