Purchase through Pay Pal!

Thanks to my technical manager (brother Kode Hunt) we are up and running. Under each design photo is a Pay Pal button which links you to our account. If you are not already registered the process is easy. Once registered make a payment and a receipt will be emailed to you. Once your payment clears and is deposited in our account we will ship your order. It is that easy!!

Purchase through Pay Pal!

We are working on making Pay Pal available so that you can buy online. Once your payment through Pay Pal clears then the Item you ordered will be shipped. Stay tuned!

Some Like 'Em Large

...and if you are one of them we have some extra large hoop earrings and designs with chunky stones just for you!

Arts & Crafts Fair-Farmington NM

All available designs will be at the Salmon Ruins Arts & Crafts Fair at McGee Park in Farmington, NM. Join us from 9 am to 5 pm and see my jewelry in person.

New stuff! Yay!

Been working on some new designs this week. Stay tuned for some pictures soon!

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Bead cages

Just learned a quick new trick to make my own bead cages. I like the way they look and it is such an easy way to dress up a bead!

Just Beachy

Wanted to use some cute turquoise and coral beads to create something for summer. I like how it turned out (see left) how about you?

Watchband

I have made several of the interchangeable watchbands and each one I think is my favorite. This navy and silver (see left) is so sleek and modern. C'est chic!!

Natural Elements

I love the look of wood with metal, somewhat industrial, but still warm. Adding the zig-zag beads makes it even more stylin'!

City Different

I am lucky to live in Santa Fe where there is so much inspiration for beautiful design! I am inspired by everything from the incredibly luxurious pieces, to ethnic designs. I am learning from some of the best!

I want...I want

So I seen this GORGEOUS necklace made from flower shaped beads that were layered one on top of another and then connected to what looks like memory wire. These were not beads painted like flowers...they were formed like a flower, looks like they were possibly gemstone and they were not beaded onto the wire but sat on top. Does anybody have any clue what I am talking about and if so where do I find them? I want!!

Goddess Eyes

My sister's birthday was last week so I thought something that matched her gorgeous eyes would be a perfect present. The necklace isn't quite as pretty as her eyes...but it turned out ok!!

Watchband 101

I finished them! My interchangeable watchbands that is. Had to take the first one apart and tweak a few things, but all in all they were fun.

Feel like a celebrity!

Many celebrities wear costume jewelry and it is enjoying a huge revival due to the originality of many designs. Some of today's celebrities who favor costume jewelry are Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, Diane Keaton, Tina Turner, Madonna, Prince (hey don't kill the messenger), Demi Moore, Courtney Love and Nicolette Sheridan. Oh! And You!!

Tonight I will be working on my first interchangeable watch band. I am excited to see how it turns out. I have picked some gorgeous red, black, and silver beads for my band and think it is going to come together rockin' style! Check back in a few days for a picture and let me know what you think.

Steampunk is for me!

I recently discovered Etsy...hello?? Why didn't anybody tell me sooner? (Thanks Star for cluing me in!)
Joined a team for Steampunk. Love the mix of victorian and modern edgy-ness. Going to try and find some time to make ME a necklace Steampunk style!

No making fun...I am a newbie after all. I just learned about interchangeable bracelet watches and I can't wait to try one. If anybody has any hints, do share!

Did you know that in Asia people have ingested pearls for years. Sometimes whole, sometimes crushed...they are taken for various maladies. Although pearls do have calcium carbonate it is a pretty expensive antacid. Besides pearls are so much prettier in earrings, no?

Updates

Every week I hope to have new pieces up for you to comment on. Tell me what you like or don't like. Maybe you have tried something that worked better than what I have done...please share. Maybe you think a different color combination would work better. Maybe you love it!! Definitely tell me that. :o)

Life without jewelry is just no fun!

Welcome to my new blog where my purpose it to share my craft and hear your thoughts. The history of jewelry is as diverse as human history itself and the two have intertwined for thousands of years. Jewelry is how we demonstrate who we are and  how we perceive ourselves. Jewelry doesn't have to be expensive in order to make a statement...it just needs a little attitude! Check back to see our ever changing designs and ideas...and who knows...you might just find something that speaks to you.