What I did while it snowed

While avoiding the swirls of snow and freezing winds, I snuggled into my studio and made jewelry.

Along with valentines candy boxes.

Mostly jewelry.  One day, that was all I did, til time to make dinner and watch tv.  I do not allow myself to sit in front of the television before six, or that would be all I did instead of create. 

I finished lots of watch face pieces and charm necklaces.

A handful of charm bracelets. (Or should I say an armful?)

Including Cheifs themed ones.

After whipping out a bunch of Cheifs colored pieces, I had a mini panic moment.  As a non sports type, it dawned on me that I do not know anything about football season ending dates.

With my venue only open two days a month, my time to hawk these was pretty limited, and did I completely miss the time of year when people would be donning their red and yellow gear and cheering on the team?

I looked it up and saw that the Super Bowl was still an option in February.  So if the local team is playing there, I’ll have a huge opportunity.   If not, possibly the fans are still backing them and not fair weather followers?  I should stick with what I know, and not try to follow trends or teams, or use colors that do not appeal to me because I think they could be popular, huh?

Although, if I were to be a supporter of a team, I’d much rather wear some vintage jewelry in the jersey’s colors redesigned into something new.  And I really liked the way they came out.

Not all of the necklaces I made were vintage.  This one is a silver chain with some simple stones on it.



This is a 14kt gf chain with faceted amethyst beads holding an amethyst pendant framed in 10kt gold.  I don’t know if this type of thing will fly at Juju, most of my pieces are lower cost, this will have to be a bit higher.  

I do love working with both the old pieces and the precious or semi precious.  And doing minor repairs instead complete do-overs.  I’d been collecting vintage pendants, that needed new chains, or stones reset, or other little fixes.  So a pile of those were completed too.


My two days of playing with baubles were too short.  By then, Rich got the drive plowed and we were off to working on the new space at Good Juju.  That was not nearly as much fun, and we are still doing the manuel labor to get walls built, chandeliers up, electrical cords strategically placed and painting done before moving in.  Rich has been an amazing help in this project and I’m excited about how it will turn out.

It might be more fun to create jewelry, but this booth make over is very exciting.  And I’ll be glad that we made the effort once it’s finally done.  Plus this spot is twice the size of my previous booth.  I can devote an entire quarter of it to my jewelry display.

Comments

[Ellen D. Bailey]

Hey Karla - Looks like you've been busy! I've been making jewelry too, but I don't have a booth or sales outlet, so I've been making for myself - whatever pleases me. But, I already sold a necklace, some earrings and bracelets to a friend in California! I can always make more for myself. I enjoy using my vintage beads combined with gemstones also, but mine are very simple - a single strand and usually longer than normal length, i.e., 30" rather than 18" to 20". At times I've had to undo to redo when some of my dimensional charms or beads won't lie flat and keep turning around to face the body. It's a learning experience, that's for sure!

I'm looking forward to seeing your new space in Good Juju! It is wonderful that you have such a great husband who is willing to help you!

This area in Virginia had about 3" more snow last night, but hopefully it will melt and it looks like there's no more snow in the forecast for the next week or so, just cold temperatures.

Stay safe and enjoy more of your jewelry making!

[Debbie Beracha]

I love, love, love the amethyst beads pendant and necklace (February birthday). I hope you list it for sale ! I love it.