J is for Jewelry Making

Jewelry is one of the more recent crafts I have dipped a toe into.  I used to be very intimidated by it but last year I bought these gorgeous handmade beaded anklets at a street festival and I got very inspired to give it a try.  So far I have only made a few pieces because well, I do like a million things but I love how they have turned out.
These are pictures of a set of earrings and a ring that I made for my best friend that somehow never managed to make it up on to my blog in all my bragging about neat stuff I make.  (it happens, I craft more than I blog sometimes)

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  1. Editor and Publisher Shelly BurkeApril 12, 2013 at 5:43 PM

    I used to do a lot of craft projects but not so many lately. I have really been craving doing something like this; maybe I'll try jewelry! Thanks for the inspiration!

    Stopping by with A to Z

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  2. Elise FallsonApril 13, 2013 at 2:46 AM

    Those are some beautiful pieces of jewelry you've made. I especially like the earrings. (:

    A-Z participant blogging from Elise Fallson

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  3. MaggidApril 13, 2013 at 5:09 AM

    beautiful Stuff - You have Lots of Talent.
    Happy A to Z!
    -g-

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  4. JoJoApril 26, 2013 at 2:35 PM

    That ring is AWESOME!

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