LeeAnn's Bracelet~Amethyst, Rose Quartz and Copper

My high school friend LeeAnn asked for a special bracelet.  She's dealing with health issues, and thought an encouraging bracelet would be just the ticket.  It took me a few months to fit in the time to create it.  You know how that goes~~spouse,work, church, family, other obligations.  LeeAnn waited patiently.  And waited.  And FINALLY she received it last week.  She's happy.  I'm happy.  A perfect ending!

May your week be full of happy times.  And may all of the challenges be surmountable!  Bless you all.

Silver Earring Birthday Presents

Happy Birthday Cathy!   Silver & Pearls & Steel wire.

Happy Birthday Marlene!  Silver & Amethyst.

Happy Birthday Bailey!  Silver~

I'm blessed to have so many wonderful gals in my family. 

Surprises from Diane

Last Thursday I dragged home from work.  Shooting x-rays makes me run back and forth, adjusting patients and running back to operate the machine.  I didn't know that when I drove home I'd find a surprise waiting.   Diane Cook had sent me a package of fun!   See the brass chain, luscious buds and brass filligree above?  And that was just the start of the fun.

Mother-of-Pearl hearts!!! Love 'em!  A whole fun strand of them to add to my creations.  Oh yeah!

Smokey Quartz.  Doesn't it look like jelly beans?  Yummo!

Now this is SERIOUSLY cool----synthetic steel wool and sanding rectangles!  Diane had told me about synthetic steel wool while we were chatting about jewelry techniques.  I was intrigued...a steel wool that didn't make an enormous mess every time you used it?  Yahoo!  Well, I hadn't had a chance to hunt for it at Ace Hardware.  Diane thoughtfully sent these!

Diane's hubby sent my hubby a book that he's just started and really enjoying.  What a lovely classy couple.  We were blessed to have them visit.  Maybe someday we will be able to travel to Texas.  If all Texans are so nice, it'll be the best visit!

Copper, Brass & Resin "you are exactly where you need to be today"

My blog buddy Diane Cook got here Thursday night.  I was so happy to have her visit us, so of course I had to make her a gift.

I'm happy for Diane's success as a jewelry artist and national jewelry teacher.  I know it's been a journey for her.

I wish her success, peace and lots and lots of joy.  You are blessed!

And may all my blog friends treasure this week.  May it hold events that bring richness and happiness.  Savor joy~~

Diane Cook is a Lovely Lady!

Well, you'll never guess who visited this week from Texas~~~Diane Cook!   And she is even lovelier than her blog!   And her blog is BEAUTIFUL~~~

First, she brought me wonderful gifts~~Silk, a crucifix charm, delicate angel wings and a charm handcrafted by her.  See the beautiful sisters?   And their darling feet?  Below it all dangles a Czech bead. Charming!!!  Diane also gave me a luscious bar of soap.  It's not pictured because I put it in my shower immediately.   mmmmm so wonderful...

We had breakfast together~~

And enjoyed the beauty of Sonoma AND Bodega Bay.  Of course we talked and laughed and ate way too much.  Our husbands treated us like princesses and I had a great time.  She had to leave this morning, but she leaves with my friendship and love.   Now my DH and I must travel to Texas!

Peridot, Copper & Brass Cross Earrings for Kate

Weekend is here!  Hope it's a wonderful break for you all~~

Here's a pair of earrings I made for my friend Kate.  Peridot is so delicious!

No Worries~~Resin & Paper & Brass & Copper

I'm alive~~and send my love to you all!

Overwhelmed with life a bit.  It's all good.

The necklace above is a gift.  May I follow its advice!

Have a wonderful rest of this week.