cowboy boot bracelet

I made this bracelet awhile back, and it didn't quite feel finished. That is until I found the coolest cowboy boot charm at one of my local bead shops. Now it feels satisfyingly finished and I can't decide if I want to put it in my etsy shop or keep it for myself!

Another recent creation

I played with my stash over the weekend, and I made several new pieces of jewelry. For this piece I combined a vintage earring with beads and accents, and hung it all from a delicate brass chain. This is in my Etsy shop now...

golden flower pendant

Here is another necklace using Vintage Groove. I LOVE this stuff!! So far none of these are going in my etsy shop because I can't bear to let them go.

summer hike

Yesterday I went with a few friends on a hike to Beacon Rock in Washington State, about 45 minutes drive from Portland. What a ride! The highway runs parallel to the river and all around are breathtaking views of the Gorge area.

The hike is straight up and a little less than a mile long, with amazing views of the valley, river and mountains as you went up. I took photos all the way up, so you could hike with me. Hope you enjoy it!

Summer is finally here!

And with its arrival, a lot of traveling. I just got back from almost two weeks of traveling on the east coast and Arizona.

I have been crafting a bit this weekend, tho and will post pics soon...

more vintage jewelry goodness

I found these great vintage 60's earrings at a flea market here in Portland last fall, and finally got around to playing with them over the weekend. The necklace combines the vintage earring, a chandelier crystal and some beads and vintage findings. I'm very happy with the result.

Accidents and other news

I must apologize for being absent these last few weeks. I can't believe it's been almost a month since I posted last!

Let me fill you in on some of the reasons for my absence. First, I had a nasty run-in with the lid of a tuna can. That curtailed my crafting efforts for a couple of weeks. Then I traveled, and now I am finally back to something of a routine. I got busy this past weekend and made some new jewelry using a line from Jill Schwartz called Vintage Groove. Michael's is carrying it, and I love the designs! Check out the sample above...

I'll be sharing more jewelry projects with you over the next few days...enjoy!