tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54887146018632976722009-10-13T18:09:56.735-05:00From learning lapidary to making jewelry to.......where ever this goes!Jean9http://www.blogger.com/profile/09885132085683083584noreply@blogger.comBlogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5488714601863297672.post-77190529574970718832009-10-04T15:51:00.002-05:002009-10-04T15:55:12.579-05:00

It has been such a long time since I have posted! Yes I have fallen off the face of the earth! I am back to work full time, and summertime as we all know is such a busy time in the yard. I hope to be back in the winter time to do my card dropping and posting. I hope that everyone has had a great summer and enjoying the fall time.Until Next timeJean9

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I have been working at my Chainmaille Jewelry Store webpages for what seems to be, a long long time. I have finally been able to get them uploaded. Below is a screen shot of the chain mail index page, I invite you to have a look. Clicking the title of this post will take you to the pages.Until Next TimeCraft On!Jean9

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I hope everyone has a fantastic day!My green items for todayJean9

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I am slugging away lately and not getting a whole lot done but here are 2 bracelets added to my collection this week. Both of these bracelets were made using 19 gauge 1/8" rings which I purchased at The Ring Lord . The coral color beads are 8mm. The focal beads on the black bracelet are antiqued metal.Until next

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A big thank you to my February advertisers

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Silvered ShimmersThis bracelet and earrings are made using enameled copper rings purchased from The Ring Lord, the silver rings are 19 gauge 5/32" and the tangerine are 20 gauge 1/8". I used a magnetic clasp for the bracelet it measures 7.25". It took about 330 rings. The earring drop measures 1.75". I used sterling silver earwires to finish, they took approx. 200 rings. I tumbled both of

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It's never too late to do something that you have always dreamed of doing. I have always had a tremendous fear of water, I am not sure if this is because I didn't know how to swim or if I didn't learn to swim because of my fear. As an adult I always wanted to learn to swim, but raising a family and life put swimming on the back burner. Now in my retirement I have the time and have found the

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Thank you to my January advertisers, please visit these pages.

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A contest to celebrate one year of blogging for 2 of Miras blogs Random Thoughts and A Moment to Exhale, see the list below of the sponsors helping to make this into a huge contest. There will be 12 winners of which I most certainly hope I am one! The contest runs from Jan 25 until Feb 10. Go to Random Thoughts to read all about the rules and how to enter! Congratulations Mira on your

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Here is a little bit of fun, I found the link over at Periwinkle Studio check her site out.Your Word is "Peace"You see life as precious, and you wish everyone was safe, happy, and taken care of.Social justice, human rights, and peace for all nations are all important to you.While you can't stop war, you try to be as calm and compassionate as possible in your everyday life.You promote harmony and

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Look Up! Way Up.... in your browser tab.Yeahhh, I have been working at uploading a favicon for my website and for my blog for a few days now. I had no problem uploading and installing my favicon to my website as the image is hosted on my ftp site. When it came to my blog, different story, I could not figure it out! I read and tried but with no luck. So with the help of peoples experiences,

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These are a few of the sites I found with a lot of links to information on patterns or the different weaves. Some of the sites are for our reading and viewing pleasure, others are for shopping. I hope you visit them and enjoy.M.A.I.LMaille Artisans International League Is a great start to a world of information. There is information on the different weaves, message board, gallery, lots of links

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I wish everyone Peace, Joy, Health and Happiness in 2009glitter-graphics.com

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My December advertisers click on the widget to visit their sites. haweber.blogspot

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From my house to yours!I wish you all a very Merry Christmas. If you are traveling, travel safe. If you are staying home stay warm and cozy. I am staying home with company coming, what an exciting time this is going to be!glitter-graphics.com

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These are a few of the pieces I have made since I started making Chainmaille Jewelry.Necklace made with 3 different sizes of aluminum jumprings. The weave is the Euro 6 in 1.This choker is the Euro 6 in 1 weave. It is made with copper and aluminum rings. I really like the look of this weave and its a fun one to make.Necklace made with aluminum rings and freshwater pearl drops.Bracelets!Copper

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This is a list of sites to shop for chain maille supplies. I have only shopped at The Ring Lord so far and recommend it highly! These sites also have a lot of information about weaves and they have galleries to look at for inspiration. I just received my first order from The Ring Lord and I am more then happy with itThe Ring LordThis is a Canadian Company located just out of Saskatoon

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Thank you to my November advertisers, click on the widget to visit these wonderful sites.

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I have become very interested in Chain Maille jewelry. I posted pictures of a bracelet and earrings that I crafted awhile back. Yesterday I spent the day researching books, patterns, websites and have found a ton very interesting information, some that I would like to share with you. Listed below are some books that I have found. There does not seem to be a lot of Chainmail books in print, or

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Our first craft showing of the Christmas Season! I have made these new displays for this season. I wanted to be able to display our jewelry to be more visible. We also put out less product at a time then we have done in the past. A cluttered table is frustrating to people browsing and they walk away.I decided to make a lot of new displays. Now when all is said and done we are in the process of

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Thank You to my October Advertisers click on the widget to visit their blogs.

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Sodalite Cabachons with seed beads.This is what I have accomplished so far on my bead embroidery bracelet. I am just not sure where to go next with the band of the bracelet. As you can see from all my markings on the fabric I have tried several different designs and have ripped them all out. So far I have ripped 3 times and now have decided to wait until I decide what to do with the rest of

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What to do with them all?My jewelry making style has changed a lot since I first started. In fact I am into my third big transition. I have a mountain of beads that I don't or won't use, so I have been wondering just what I can do with them? I have given a bag full away to a crafty niece already, but still have a lot left. So the idea of putting together jewelry kits was born. These kits

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