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HEART & HANDS of a MAKER podcast

Sessions filled with great ideas, inspirational stories, everyday little joys and life's big dreams. Each week, my guests and I discuss topics such as creating, the maker's life, business challenges and successes!

Day 13 of March Meet the Jewelry Maker prompt is to show your jewelry on yourself. These are some recent pics sharing some of my jewelry. Some new, some that have been around awhile. 

The ring was made in a workshop by @aprilbower2 - I want to make more like this! Argentium is so fun to work with! 

Which is your favorite technique to use in your work? 
#marchmeetthejewelrymaker 
#marchmeetthejewelrymaker2024 
#meetthejewelrymaker 
#argentium 
#metalclay
#metalsmith
#beadembroideryjewelry 
#needlefelting

Day 13 of March Meet the Jewelry Maker prompt is to show your jewelry on yourself. These are some recent pics sharing some of my jewelry. Some new, some that have been around awhile.

The ring was made in a workshop by @aprilbower2 - I want to make more like this! Argentium is so fun to work with!

Which is your favorite technique to use in your work?
#marchmeetthejewelrymaker
#marchmeetthejewelrymaker2024
#meetthejewelrymaker
#argentium
#metalclay
#metalsmith
#beadembroideryjewelry
#needlefelting
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A fun watercolor pattern translated into rhinestones. Reminds me of my Rem - a boxer. (Pattern is intended to be a pit bull) 🐾🐾💙 #watercoloranimals  #rhinestones #rhinestoneart #mosaics #mixedmediamaking #mixedmediaart pattern by TumbledOver Designs

A fun watercolor pattern translated into rhinestones. Reminds me of my Rem - a boxer. (Pattern is intended to be a pit bull) 🐾🐾💙 #watercoloranimals #rhinestones #rhinestoneart #mosaics #mixedmediamaking #mixedmediaart pattern by TumbledOver Designs ...

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Living life in color. Combining days 11 & 12 of March meet the jewelry maker, hosted by @therealtonyadavidson, into one. What’s on my bench and (some of) the tools I use. 

Today you’ll find a few rhinestone projects. These are being wrapped up before I change everything over for a new project series. 

And the tools. A peek into the bookcase cubbies under my work surface 🤪, a quick glance into the cubbies along the wall (which are divided into categories, I promise) and my pliers 🩷 as well as some other tools I must keep handy. Including lights and a camera, or two. And the latest to the party - my #blueyeti. 

I do my best to stay organized so I can work efficiently, hit my deadlines, keep it interesting and inspiring around me (and safe!), and so I can still have fun - this is also my office space, so a lot of Schtuff happens in here. 

#marchmeetthejewelrymaker 
#marchmeetthejewelrymaker2024 
#meetthejewelrymaker 
#meetthemaker 
#jewelrydesigner 
#jewelryinstructor 
#mixedmedia 
#mixedmediamaker
#mixedmediamaking 

Rhinestone puppy watercolor pattern by Amber Gulley #tumbledoverdesigns

Living life in color. Combining days 11 & 12 of March meet the jewelry maker, hosted by @therealtonyadavidson, into one. What’s on my bench and (some of) the tools I use.

Today you’ll find a few rhinestone projects. These are being wrapped up before I change everything over for a new project series.

And the tools. A peek into the bookcase cubbies under my work surface 🤪, a quick glance into the cubbies along the wall (which are divided into categories, I promise) and my pliers 🩷 as well as some other tools I must keep handy. Including lights and a camera, or two. And the latest to the party - my #blueyeti.

I do my best to stay organized so I can work efficiently, hit my deadlines, keep it interesting and inspiring around me (and safe!), and so I can still have fun - this is also my office space, so a lot of Schtuff happens in here.

#marchmeetthejewelrymaker
#marchmeetthejewelrymaker2024
#meetthejewelrymaker
#meetthemaker
#jewelrydesigner
#jewelryinstructor
#mixedmedia
#mixedmediamaker
#mixedmediamaking

Rhinestone puppy watercolor pattern by Amber Gulley #tumbledoverdesigns
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Celebrating the details. For me. That is where beauty lies. Even if subtle. The details are what make something handmade. One of a kind. Unique. Special. 

#handmade 
#meetthejewelrymaker 
#marchmeetthejewelrymaker 
#mixedmediaartist
#mixedmediamaking

Celebrating the details. For me. That is where beauty lies. Even if subtle. The details are what make something handmade. One of a kind. Unique. Special.

#handmade
#meetthejewelrymaker
#marchmeetthejewelrymaker
#mixedmediaartist
#mixedmediamaking
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The place I’ve called my office or studio for 20 years. It didn’t start out this way (I used to only have a desk and computer in here) but has served me well through the years. Along with a few other spaces I’ve taken over (not shown here). 

Part of the basement. Part of the shed. Part of each guest room and a closet or two. 🤦‍♀️ 

May be time to reevaluate and purge a few things…

#marchmeetthejewelrymaker 
#marchmeetthemakef 
#marchmeetthejewelrymaker2024 
#jewelrymaker 
#jewelryinstructor
#podcaster 
#mixedmedia 
#mixedmediamaker 
#mixedmediamaking 
#itsawonderfullife

The place I’ve called my office or studio for 20 years. It didn’t start out this way (I used to only have a desk and computer in here) but has served me well through the years. Along with a few other spaces I’ve taken over (not shown here).

Part of the basement. Part of the shed. Part of each guest room and a closet or two. 🤦‍♀️

May be time to reevaluate and purge a few things…

#marchmeetthejewelrymaker
#marchmeetthemakef
#marchmeetthejewelrymaker2024
#jewelrymaker
#jewelryinstructor
#podcaster
#mixedmedia
#mixedmediamaker
#mixedmediamaking
#itsawonderfullife
...

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Just a few from the past. Most recent and first image is a piece made during @littlerockjewellerystudio workshop a few years ago, then things get older and older. The kaleidoscope pendant is a brass kaleidoscope kit (by clarity - no longer available from mfr but you can find on eBay) covered in polymer c1994. I made many of these using different polymer techniques on each. So fun! 

Included some published work, too, cause that is a big part of what I’ve done through the years 🙏🏼🩷 Books. Booklets. DVDs. Even vhs (remember those?! 😂 ) 

It’s been so great leveraging the prompts each day of #marchmeetthejewelrymaker #marchmeetthejewelrymaker2024 #meettheewelrymaker hosted by @therealtonyadavidson  Follow along and meet the many who are also sharing their work. 

#polymerclay 
#metalsmith 
#metalclay 
#seedbeadjewelry 
#jewelrydesigner 
#jewelrymaker 
#jewelryinstructor 
#sograteful 
#thankyoumerlewhite💜

Just a few from the past. Most recent and first image is a piece made during @littlerockjewellerystudio workshop a few years ago, then things get older and older. The kaleidoscope pendant is a brass kaleidoscope kit (by clarity - no longer available from mfr but you can find on eBay) covered in polymer c1994. I made many of these using different polymer techniques on each. So fun!

Included some published work, too, cause that is a big part of what I’ve done through the years 🙏🏼🩷 Books. Booklets. DVDs. Even vhs (remember those?! 😂 )

It’s been so great leveraging the prompts each day of #marchmeetthejewelrymaker #marchmeetthejewelrymaker2024 #meettheewelrymaker hosted by @therealtonyadavidson Follow along and meet the many who are also sharing their work.

#polymerclay
#metalsmith
#metalclay
#seedbeadjewelry
#jewelrydesigner
#jewelrymaker
#jewelryinstructor
#sograteful
#thankyoumerlewhite💜
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This year, so far, has been about sharing knowledge. Designs here were inspired by products and put together to provide inspiration and instruction. 

Instructions for these designs and more will be shared through my newsletter. If you haven’t joined me there, please follow the link in my bio and sign up - I promise not to spam and only share info I believe you will appreciate. 

This is day 5 of #marchmeetthejewelrymaker #marchmeetthejewelrymaker2024 - follow the tag for inspiration and to meet many others who are participating. Their work is jaw-droppingly amazing! 

#jewelrymaker
#jewelryinstructor 
#mixedmediamaking 
#mixedmediamaker 
#newslettervsocialforthewin

This year, so far, has been about sharing knowledge. Designs here were inspired by products and put together to provide inspiration and instruction.

Instructions for these designs and more will be shared through my newsletter. If you haven’t joined me there, please follow the link in my bio and sign up - I promise not to spam and only share info I believe you will appreciate.

This is day 5 of #marchmeetthejewelrymaker #marchmeetthejewelrymaker2024 - follow the tag for inspiration and to meet many others who are participating. Their work is jaw-droppingly amazing!

#jewelrymaker
#jewelryinstructor
#mixedmediamaking
#mixedmediamaker
#newslettervsocialforthewin
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Day 4: inspiration. It’s pretty easy for me to scroll my photo library and find what inspires me. Not only to draw inspiration from - but to live for. 

This reel is me. Aside from the people. These are the places and colors where I find peace. Joy. Happiness. Inspiration. 

Thank you for letting me share me with you. 

Please share what inspires you. What drives your creativity?

I’m so enjoying getting to know my fellow makers participating in the #marchmeetthejewelrymaker #meetthejewelrymaker, hosted and supported by @therealtonyadavidson.  If you follow the hashtags, you too will find inspiration in the stories and imagery. Then follow the makers. 🙏🏼

All are welcome to join in 💙🤍💜🩷💛💚🧡🖤🩶

#creativityfound 
#creativityeveryday 
#natureinspired 
#natureinspiredjewelry

Day 4: inspiration. It’s pretty easy for me to scroll my photo library and find what inspires me. Not only to draw inspiration from - but to live for.

This reel is me. Aside from the people. These are the places and colors where I find peace. Joy. Happiness. Inspiration.

Thank you for letting me share me with you.

Please share what inspires you. What drives your creativity?

I’m so enjoying getting to know my fellow makers participating in the #marchmeetthejewelrymaker #meetthejewelrymaker, hosted and supported by @therealtonyadavidson. If you follow the hashtags, you too will find inspiration in the stories and imagery. Then follow the makers. 🙏🏼

All are welcome to join in 💙🤍💜🩷💛💚🧡🖤🩶

#creativityfound
#creativityeveryday
#natureinspired
#natureinspiredjewelry
...

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