Two Reasons to Celebrate

First it's our anniversary.  Eight years ago we were married at Mile 0 in Key West, FL.  The best week I've ever had.  Married my best friend, saw the ocean for the first time (I was 45), St. Augustine, Daytona, South Beach, Miami, Everglades, Seven Mile Bridge, Key West.  Then a visit with Dad and Sandy in their new home.  Wonderful!

Second, I have been accepted in a Arts Show.  My first.  I need some help with what I should take. It's inside, any suggestions?
Thanks and have a great weekend!

Vacation Prizes and Update

The prizes.  Shells from Florida.  My daughter comes by it naturally, so do my grandaughters.  I always bring home lots and lots of shells when I get to go to the ocean.  These are little beauties, and headed for some bezels and resin.  I can't say no to my girly girls.

The update . . .  only a small amount of blood was given getting the pin out of the hinge. 

Can I just say WOW!

Look at the patina on these beads. Click on the photo to see all the detail.  Beautiful! They come from http://www.missficklemediacom.blogspot.com/ .    I ordered the chestnut brown beads today thinking they will work with the hinge necklace.  If not there is a vintage compact just waiting. . . . .

Future Necklace?

At first I thought one necklace, big dangle from the bottom, paper and resin in the opening,  and a chunky chain.  Then the hubs said "be sure you don't fall in the water wearing it".  Humm, probably two necklaces.

Bezel Chains

Snap shots of some chains I've made with the bezels.  The smallest casings are from http://www.objectsandelements.com/, they are a little more difficult to work with but worth the time.

My Favorite Bezels with Words

Not sure what I did on the first post but the typing wasn't happening.

Yes, the first photograph is brass casings.  Scarry since you know what damage they can do.  Cut and filed in the second photo.  Way to shiny for my taste.  The last photographs are earrings I've made with them, and show the different sizes.  Not so scary now.

My Favorite Bezels