What Kind Of Trouble....

No trouble.  Not at all.  I never EVER get into trouble, not as long as my hands and mind are busy.  Oh, wait.  Busy minds can get you into trouble.  Like when you're innocently looking around the net and come up with more ideas.  So, let' see what kind of trouble I can get my brain into.

New Bracelet Supplies

I went shopping and got myself a boat load of bracelet supplies.  I'd never really thought too much more about bracelets other than some chain on both sides of a copper blank.  But then I came across these cool leather wristband blanks.

In high school I had made a hand embossed leather wallet.  It turned out great and and I loved it.  I won't have time to get into full leather work, but I love the idea of stamping on metal and attaching it to leather.  Now that I can do!!  So, more to come on that.

Today my grand daughter learned metal stamping.  She stamped her name on a copper cuff blank and she did a great job.  I hope she enjoyed it and can find as much pleasure in creating as I do.

Copper Cuff Bracelets

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Mother's Day Is Coming Fast!

Spring is upon us, and with that comes a very important holiday: Mother's Day.  Don't forget your important gal. Give her the treasure of keepsake hand stamped jewelry. One of the hottest trends right now is metal hand stamped jewelry.   Shiny metal with sparkling crystals, everything a gal loves!

Right now my Artfire shop has the biggest selection.  So CLICK HERE to find some great items for your gal. And below I have just a few examples of some great gifts.  Check em out.  You can also shop on Etsy and Zibbet.

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A Giveaway From Me...

Sponsored on Aquariann's blog, Art And Tree Chatter.   Aquariann is an amazing artist! Click here to check out her shop.  And to celebrate this great giveaway I'm offering a rare 10% discount with coupon code: FAIRYDEAL. 

And to check out my giveaway, click the pic below.  Thanks Aquariann!

Click me!!!

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Great Things

Giveaways and tutorials, how can you get any better then that? Kind of hard, I'm guessing. And I came across these two as I was lounging away my Sunday at the computer. First, let's talk about this giveaway. Yay, jewelry inspiration is always a plus, in my book. And this DVD is going to be packed with it. Actually, there are three DVDs to give away. This is just one of them. Just click the book cover to go to the blog and learn how you could win.  Thanks Lori!!

And this great tutorial can help you turn a simple ball head pin into a cute little rosette for you jewelry designs.  I love this, it's a small detail with big impact, don't you think!  Just click the picture below to be taken to Kristen's blog tutorial.  You'll also find a link to her Etsy shop where she sells all her yummy metal jewelry goodness.  Thanks Keirsten!

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Introducing....Metal Amore!

After some deliberation and many cups of coffee I've decided to split up my glass business from my metal stamping. And with that I'd love to introduce to you - Metal Amore.

Metal Amore will be the new home for all my metal stamping designs, as well as my wire wrapping jewelry and goodies. So if it contains metal it can be found at Metal Amore. And over the next month or so I'll be relocating my metal items from GlasstasticTreasures to Metal Amore.

As you know, I've been having a BLAST with my metal stamping. It's really been an inspiration to me and has brought me a lot of joy this long cold cold winter! Take a peek at what I've been up to. I'd love to hear what you think.

Celebrate Nature - My favorite piece yet

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More Metal Stamping Madness

I have been having a blast with my metal stamps. It's amazing how the ideas flow through my mind through out the day. At work I jot down doodles and notes of ideas. Today I spent the day on the internet looking for inspirational ideas. One thing I found out, well, I should say...one thing that I've proven again...is that I'm not a very serious person.

My humorous side just can't help itself. I get all these snarky ideas and witty comments bouncing around in my head and my mind laughs outloud. So here's what I came up with today. Oh, and by the way, it's so much fun banging that hammer and making noise! I'm such a big kid. Anyways, tongue in cheek humor is just a scroll away.

My Granddaughter's Key chain
She picked the words

Dedicated To My Know-It-All Husband
Whom I LOVE ;)

Thank God For Spell Check!

Snarky St Patrick's Day

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Hearts: not just for Valentine's Day!

I love hearts. Doesn't matter what kind: metal, glass, clay. They're fun, and always unique. Why should they be just for Valentine's day? I say hearts are for every day!

To the left are dainty sterling silver heart shaped charm earrings, with genuine tourmaline dangles. Very sweet little earrings for any age.

Next I used thick copper wire, hammered for texture, and shaped into a heart. What a delight to wear. More copper embelishments on a black satin cord. This necklace will go with any outfit, casual or dressy. All hand shaped wireworking, by me!
















Last, but not least, I have my glass lampwork hearts. Hand made by me, using a torch and soft glass rods. Hearts are so fun to create because you can shape them traditionally, or add a little twist and tail. How about a little swirl for added interest! The possibilities are endles.

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