Jamie's pendant

this is the front, and the Chinese symbol is for "peace".
The back, with scalloped edges around the glass.

My new purse

I have never made a handbag with a purse frame before, but I LOVE how it turned out. I referred to U-Handbag for resources in designing a bag around a purse frame. (Meowcraft is the only place I will buy purse frames, they are THE best!)

This is a mock-up for the diaper bag I am making for Lindsay. Mine is smaller, but the same shape I am planning for her bag.
The front has a little puff-pouch to hold my phone, and the back has a quick-access pocket to throw keys or something. I love the blue, teal, and brown vintage print fabric.

I put a stiff divider in the center to make it more organized. I use this as a diaper bag for Eddie, as well as my purse. So now I can keep his stuff on one side (you can see the teal sippy cup holders, and his diapers/wipes fit perfect in between, with a pocket for his snacks), and my stuff on the other, (there is a pocket for my makeup, one for notebook/pens, one for my Palm, etc).

I love the way it turned out, and I learned a lot. I just need to tweak the pattern a bit more for Lindsay's bag, and make it larger. She also wants separate pockets for wipes and diapers, but that's simple enough. :)

Things are moving along.....

I just finished cleaning up the saw dust and mess from the electrical work that went on yesterday. I am all wired up and ready for the kiln! We still have to set up the vent, and do some painting and prep work, but it's almost set for ceramic work!
My father-in-law was kind enough to build some shelves for all the glazes, which will soon be covered with cabinet doors just like the ones over the sink. It's starting to really come together!

* Here are some recent pictures of the studio.....making progress, slowly. :)

I did it!

I finally made something for ME. I felt inspired after a girlfriend gave me a spa date, I thought I should continue the wonderfully selfish day I was having, and make some jewelry JUST for me. I have to admit, it was fun to make things I like, knowing I will keep them instead of selling them. But I'm back to business after this. :)

random pendants

some pendants I made for my dentist to cluster on a necklace and give to his wife.

This is the one he ended up buying. His wife lived in France for a few years, so I added the tower charm. I really like how it turned out. *THANK YOU Alyse for your help!