New Work in my Etsy Shop!

Some of my latest creations, in my Simply Adorning Etsy shop!

Multi-Stone Turquoise bracelet, Labradorite Silver Linked bracelet,

Laguna Agate pendant hand knotted on silk thread, Multi-Stone Ocean Jasper bracelet.

My latest RAW entry!

I have some catching up to do!! Here is my Ring a Week challenge entry for week 26. A beautiful Koroit Boulder Opal from Australia, set in silver with brass embellishment!

Here are some new "Ring a Week" entries!

You can see all 25 entries to date, on my Flickr page:

Flickr - Ring a Week Set 2011

If you haven't been following the Flickr Challenge, you can check it out here:

Flickr Ring a Week Challenge 2011

Rough Work, I'm Just Inspired Today!

The work here is still in a very rough stage, but I wanted to share some designs that I'm working on right now! Inspiration is such a mysterious thing...for me, it seems to creep into my mind while I am asleep. I usually don't set out to make a piece with an exact plan in mind. I don't typically sketch anything out. I know that's unusual for a jewelry artist, but it's just what works best for me!

One good thing about having a somewhat cluttered workbench is that I am surrounded by all kinds of beautiful 'tidbits' that I can incorporate into my design, with just a glance. Things just seem to come together best that way. Today is a perfect example. I've been eyeing this stunning Jasper that reminds me of the ocean for a few weeks now. I have also had this 'blank' with a large copper metal clay lilly soldered to it, sitting for at least a week.

Today it hit me, while finishing up a couple of custom orders. Pulling from 'this' and 'that' lying about my bench, these are pieces that I now can't quite get my hands to work fast enough to create!! There are a hundred things that I "should" be doing, but I can't pull myself away!!

If you'd like to see a little more information about these pieces, check out my Flickr posting:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/designs_by_laura/5603230539/

Hope you've enjoyed a sneak peek!! I'll post photos of the finished pendants soon!

xo

Laura

Spring SALE in my Etsy Shop!!

I am having a huge Spring SALE in my Etsy shop!!

I'm getting ready to list several new pieces, and I'd like to find loving homes

for some items that have been in my shop for a little while!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/SimplyAdorning?section_id=7770519

Ring a Week - New Pieces

Newly submitted pieces to the Flickr challenge set: Ring a Week! If you haven't checked it out yet, you can follow the challenge here: Ring a Week

It's so inspiring to see all of the creative rings that participants are coming up with!!

Leopardskin Jasper Ring - RAW52/2

Ring with a super-fine leopardskin Jasper cabochon has been posted as my Ring a Week, Week #2!! Check out the intriguing pieces being submitted to this Flickr collection!

This fabulous cabochon was purchased from "MagicStone" on Etsy, top quality stones!!

Gorgeous Silver Etsy Treasury!

I'm honored that my Druzy Thunderegg necklace was chosen to be included in this fabulous collection of **silver** treasures on Etsy!! Check it out, and please comment, this one is definitely 'front page' worthy, beautifully curated by Waterose , be sure to check out this lovely shop, too!!

RINGing in 2011!!

Happy New Year everyone!!

I'm going to take this fresh beginning to set some goals that I want to accomplish as an artist for the year - seriously - this time! I have a few sketchy ideas of new design paths and some techniques that I want to learn. As these ideas become more clear, I will be posting about them here on my blog !

The first thing on my list has begun today!! I have joined a group of jewelry artists who are participating in a challenge on Flickr - "Ring a Week" for 2011! My entry for Week #1 is this organic ring with a Native Spiderweb Copper cabochon, set in sterling.

I hope you will enjoy following me on this journey through the year - I will be posting my ring every week, plus featuring other artists who are creating a Ring a Week for the challenge!

To view the Flickr page with everyone's entries, click HERE!

My thanks to Tomi for organizing this adventure!!

Black Friday Sale!

I'm having a Black Friday Sale!!

Use the coupon code of 'blackfriday' for 20% off instantly!

Check my Etsy shop for lots of reduced items, that are ready to ship!!

Bloomington Handmade Market this weekend!

If you are near Bloomington, IN, I would love to meet you! I'll be showing at the Bloomington Handmade Market on Saturday, Nov. 6th, from 10am to 5pm. For directions and more details, check out the BHM Blog Here!

Update From SimplyAdorning!

Hi Everyone!

It's been such a long time since I've posted! I've been very busy with custom jewelry orders, you can check out photos in my Metalwork set on Flickr, just click on the photo above to visit!

I have been enjoying my journey into working with stone and metal, still learning new skills and experimenting with ideas! I plan to start updating my Blog frequently again, not only bringing photos and links to new items, but to share some interesting jewelry sites, as I come across them; and now and then a tutorial, or other educational topic.

I have also started a brand new FaceBook FAN page for Simply Adorning, I'd love it if you would go to my page and hit the "Like" button. You will then receive updates as they happen. When I get a few more followers, I am going to start some promotions on my FAN page that won't be found anywhere else!

Till next time, Take Care!

Laura

Spring Green and Simply Rosy Stacking Ring Sets

I've added two new versions of my sterling/gemstone stacking rings to my Etsy shop. The Spring Green set was conceived as I worked on a wedding band for bride-to-be Lauren Rose. She wanted to closely match her antique wedding ring and in searching for a patterned wire to match, I fell in love with this wire to add to my stacking rings line. The Simply Rosy set is simply to celebrate the beginning of Spring!! Both sets feature soft, pastel colored gemstones, but both sets can be customized to any gem you'd like!

Lauren was really a pleasure to work with on this custom order - she also makes jewelry and has an Etsy shop full of delightful designs! She also blogged about her new wedding band here, and you can check out her work here: L.Rose Designs on Etsy. My best wishes go out to this lovely couple!!

My Entry to the Etsy Aspiring Metalsmiths Team Spring Challenge!

I'm a new member on a growing Etsy Team - the Aspiring Metalsmiths - we are a group of artists with Etsy shops, focusing on metal fabricated jewelry; chatting, sharing, learning, laughing online every day, all day!! The team will be presenting a challenge each month, and this is the March Spring challenge:

Interpret this lovely and classic limeric about Spring:

"Spring has sprung

the grass is riz,

I wonder where

the birdies is?"

I've been holding onto this lovely unakite cabochon for just the right project, and this was definitely it!! The moment I saw the stone, it reminded me of a gorgeous floral Monet painting!!

For the challenge piece, all I needed to add were some silver vines and an adorable sterling birdie!

Exciting News!! Belle Armoire Jewelry chose....

.....my wire design for the Front Cover of their Spring 2010 issue!! Needless to say, I was surprised AND thrilled!! You can pick this magazine up at Barnes & Noble, or some of the craft stores!

Yeah! I finally found some time to fabricate a design concept that has been rolling around in my head for quite some time now!! I made these toggle clasps to go with my chain maille and other silver bracelets. What fun! Now that I have worked on a couple, I have sooo many other ideas that can branch out from here! The possibilities are endless!! One example, the toggle used as a pendant!

Hot Off the Bench....

Just Finished, Burro Creek Jasper Pendant....yumm!!! What magnificent, all natural color!!

From my fave lapidarist, on Etsy: LostSierra

This piece is a custom order item for a verrry special client!!

I have more cabs of this stone, if you'd like one too!!

New Sizing Available for Shop Items!

Unfortunately, when working with most types of stone, once the stone is secured in the setting, there is no way to resize the ring, or change the piece to a pendant. So.....I will be listing the majority of my new pieces, before the final fabrication steps are complete, so that they may be custom sized as rings or pendants! These are pictures of my first listings of this nature!!

Wowza - Five new pieces listed today!

It's been an ultra-productive weekend for me!! Being snowed in does have it's advantages :)

I've listed 5 new pieces of jewelry in my Etsy shop! Enjoy!!

Pink Champaigne on Ice......

Check out this gorgeous Etsy treasury!! I am honored to have my Coyamito Ring included in this beautiful grouping of art!!

***Please click and comment if you have an Etsy account!! Thanks!!***