New YouTube 2.20.23

Well, I am on track to reach a couple of my January goals. I attended a jewelry business forum this week and have added to my goal and to-do lists, haha! One goal met – tidy up the studio/library/study/home office – check! Okay, so not exactly clean, but you should have seen it before. I…

I am so pleased to announce that the 5th Annual Hyde Park Holiday Art Fair has been scheduled for December 13, 2025. It will be held from 10am to 4pm, and this year, booths will be set up in both the Quack’s and Fresh Plus parking lots near the corner of 43rd and Duval Streets…

I’ve been stuck creatively lately, having several vague ideas and going nowhere with them. I decided just to sit down today and video myself making something, whether I ended up liking the final result or not. I didn’t really lay out too much of a plan first, but I wanted to use a pre-cut copper…

I’ve been using Argentium silver wire for some time to make earring wires, but only recently learned it can be fused together without solder. I’ve been having some fun lately incorporating this new-to-me knowledge into my designs. I used 14 gauge jump rings from Rio Grande jewelry supply, in both 10mm and 8mm sizes on…

This project is a little different for me, but it is summer here and this chunky choker necklace feels very much like the season. I am getting my inventory ready for an art and craft fair in November, so soon I will be back in my comfort zone of rich tones and deep colors. I…

Lately, I have been struggling with inspiration and design ideas. Do you ever feel like you have made everything you have in you? I’ve posted previously about the goimagine monthly maker challenge, and July is Silver Lining. You would think I could come up with something working with metal, but I have been at a…