Thursday, January 7, 2010

The problem with making jewelry. . .


. . . is that I always want to keep it after I finish!  Last night I made this pretty fresh water pearl and fluorite necklace along with a matching bracelet with intentions to replenish my Etsy shop.  I'm going to have to make another set!


I also made this little cactus, who I named "Butters".  The moment I finished him I took a good look at the overall finished product, and that's who he reminds me of.  I plan on making a series of little potted cacti, with different themes.  Kinda on a cactus kick lately!

If anybody has any special requests or ideas of silly things I can make just for fun, let me know.  Especially fellow Cactus Monday cactuteers!  Any medium I'll do.  Although, who knows how long it will take, since I started to pack up my studio.  But I'll try!  

*Etsy shop is currently empty.  I might leave it down until we get settled in AZ. . . hope that is not too long from now!

9 comments:

Unknown said...

oh so wonderful Cynthia!!! lovely necklace!!! and I can see why you want to keep everything you make!! I would too...

I love the idea of your cacti pieces too...this one is so so cute!!! I think these will be a huge hit!!!

and gee I wonder why you are so into all these cacti lately...hmmmmmmmm could it be the big move to warmer weather...and cacti surroundings....

Have a wonderful night!!!

Hugs
Diana

Lisa at Greenbow said...

This little guy would be perfect for Cactus Monday. He is so cute.

Teri said...

Oh such a sweet cactus all potted up and ready to go.

Love that jewelry too.

going over t check out your Etsy shop.

HCM

Deepa Gopal said...

Thats really wonderful...Butters...
Happy Cactus Monday!

Viviane Vieira said...

Ohhh, so cute cute!!
HCM!

marianne said...

I love butters!!!!
HCM!

Margaret Ann said...

I can see why you want to hang on to that necklace for a bit...simply lovely! :)

Butters is sweet too...HCM! :)

Julie said...

Oh...I absolutely love this potted stuffed cactus as a pin cushion!!! Awesome idea~ Happy CM!

Unknown said...

Hi Cynthia
I can understand the problem about making jewellery - my Etsy shop is also empty! I am not sure if I'll continue with it...