Off to the Woods...

My mom's cousin retired to the Sequoia National Forest a few years ago. Her ultimate dream was to open a gift shop there and lucky for her, she was able to do that very thing. When I saw her over Thanksgiving, she asked me if I would be interested in making jewelry for her shop. Yeah...I didn't have to really give that one much thought!! 

So, because her gift shop is in the woods, she wanted me to make some woodsy-type pieces. I was perusing my favorite bead shops and found two very neat looking pedants that I thought would be perfect for her woodsy theme: 

Mr. Owl (isn't he cute? I might have to get another one and make one for myself!!)

Shellacked Wood

Now to come up with some additional woodsy-themed pieces!!

Dragonflies!!

My good friend from college, Shawna, and her husband Denny came for a visit over Labor Day weekend. While she was here, we made a quick trip to the craft store (of course!!). She ended up buying a couple of pendants and had asked me if I could make her some jewelry. So, of course I said yes! I'm always looking for an excuse to create!!

 

I hope she likes them! I just put them in the mail today!

Blue with Silver Accents

I found some filigree-esque elements and thought they would pair nicely with some simple beadwork. I like how the silver really brings out the blue!

For Sale: $15.00 USD

Green Pressed Flower

I'm not going to lie....I LOVE flowers in jewelry. When it's real pressed flowers, I'm all over it!! I saw a few pressed pendants and had to make something right away. I love this one.

Currently for sale at Tree House Treasures Gift Shop.

Pink Rock

BIG is also in this summer. This is my attempt at going big. It's normally not my style, but I thought I'd try something different. I'm actually pretty pleased with how this piece turned out.

For Sale: $25.00 USD

Purple Ring

This summer is all about PURPLE!! What way to bring out the color than pair it with simple silver rings and chain.


 













For Sale: $15.00 USD

Wood and Twine

I found these wood beads and I just HAD to use them!! I love how smooth they look! This is a simple design, made from black twine, black beads and the wooden beads.

For Sale: $15.00 USD