tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29957426904356039432024-03-13T13:00:44.189-05:00Caly's Day at the BeachA day in the life of a jewelry designer, casino craps dealer, dog lover and gardener. I make Funky and Fun jewelry with a Beach Attitude.Caly's Jewelry Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18336983821265232614noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995742690435603943.post-76155756934850481992010-05-04T12:34:00.007-05:002010-05-04T13:16:27.851-05:00Dauphin Island Festival to Oil Spill<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/S-BkG8o8aAI/AAAAAAAAERU/NbCLEj7MUeM/s1600/BlGr+Chalcedony+Kazuri+Bracelet+1.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/S-BkG8o8aAI/AAAAAAAAERU/NbCLEj7MUeM/s320/BlGr+Chalcedony+Kazuri+Bracelet+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467480018147633154" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I spent this last weekend at one of my favorite shows of the year...The Dauphin Island Art Show. It's a mini-getaway weekend for me. I get to spend some time on a beautiful island with my friend Lisa in her home on the Island. This Festival with it's gorgeous island weather was overshadowed by the coming oil slick that threatens their Coastline as well as our own here in Biloxi. It weighed on the minds of everyone who lives there and those who frequent the Island.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Gulf of Mexico waters sustain so much for us here. We have tourism, fishing, seafood and definitely not least all, the wildlife we are a habitat for. The total damages won't even be known for a long time to come.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I have been watching with horror the events of the past 10 days. I can't believe we can't even shut this thing down and as it grows, the damage it will do to everything in it's path. It breaks my heart to even contemplate the loss.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">On the bright side, residents of all the Coastal States are stepping up to volunteer to help with the clean-up, including me. I have signed up at <a href="http://oilspillvolunteers.com/">oilspillvolunteers.com</a> as well as <a href="http://pascagoulariver.audubon.org/issues-action/oil-spill-efforts">Audubon Pascagoula River Center</a>. I am hoping my background will make a valuable volunteer, but I will do whatever is asked of me to help.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I hope this opens eyes to the fact that we need to find a better energy source. The oil companies have us by the throat because we let them. We all need to be more proactive with pushing a better way, be it wind turbines, natural gas or solar energy. I don't believe that the tragedy in the Gulf should have been a "risk" worth taking.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I will be offering a percentage of my sales to a recovery effort yet to be determined. I will keep you informed in the next day or so when I decide how to proceed.<br /></div>Caly's Jewelry Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18336983821265232614noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995742690435603943.post-16594471597660598792010-01-18T14:34:00.003-06:002010-01-18T14:56:06.412-06:00Studio Clean Up - Final Day<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/S1THM-7DK3I/AAAAAAAAEFU/j0JWdUgtFqI/s1600-h/printer+before.jpg"><img style="margin: 2pt 2pt 10px 10px; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 204px; height: 272px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/S1THM-7DK3I/AAAAAAAAEFU/j0JWdUgtFqI/s320/printer+before.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428182476751317874" border="0" /></a>Here we are...the last day, yeah right...! Tomorrow, I tackle the file cabinets. Nothing fun to see there...lol...! I'll be shredding for weeks..!<br /></div>Photo 1 is the laser printer in the corner. I decided to turn it and make it more accessible. I really like the change...!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/S1THMZ6f4KI/AAAAAAAAEFM/8kD0hLCc3D0/s1600-h/printer+after.jpg"><img style="margin: 2pt 2pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 252px; height: 189px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/S1THMZ6f4KI/AAAAAAAAEFM/8kD0hLCc3D0/s320/printer+after.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428182466816893090" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/S1THuMb7fzI/AAAAAAAAEFc/gjS2ptdTE2A/s1600-h/computer+desk+after.jpg"><img style="margin: 2pt 2pt 10px 10px; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 303px; height: 227px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/S1THuMb7fzI/AAAAAAAAEFc/gjS2ptdTE2A/s320/computer+desk+after.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428183047314571058" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Here is the over view of the computer desk and printer all cleaned up as well as a view of the entire studio. Look how much room I have reclaimed over the last few days....! I am so glad I decided to tackle this project. I want to thank Cat Therien again for prompting this organization frenzy...! It will be so much fun to create in this space again...! Thanks for coming along...!<br /></div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/S1THuZG4JqI/AAAAAAAAEFk/Q-XOtMeVqUI/s1600-h/Overview+after+1.jpg"><img style="margin: 2pt 2pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 187px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/S1THuZG4JqI/AAAAAAAAEFk/Q-XOtMeVqUI/s320/Overview+after+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428183050715932322" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/S1THMENCwPI/AAAAAAAAEFE/VXBr3xVCl34/s1600-h/studio+before.jpg"><img style="margin: 2pt 2pt 10px 10px; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 205px; height: 274px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/S1THMENCwPI/AAAAAAAAEFE/VXBr3xVCl34/s320/studio+before.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428182460989096178" border="0" /></a>Before and After. If you look real close...you can see my dog Max in the left photo and Elvira in the right. This new set up will make it soo much easier to step around them...lol.Caly's Jewelry Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18336983821265232614noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995742690435603943.post-21197824079882461692010-01-17T10:35:00.006-06:002010-01-17T11:02:36.846-06:00Spring Studio Cleaning Day 3<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/S1M9jGr6ZFI/AAAAAAAAEDw/seB-0cXc2Nc/s1600-h/front+desk+before.jpg"><img style="margin: 2pt 2pt 10px 10px; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/S1M9jGr6ZFI/AAAAAAAAEDw/seB-0cXc2Nc/s320/front+desk+before.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427749649211090002" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/S1M9ikN-F7I/AAAAAAAAEDo/OGjyAb6cbaQ/s1600-h/back+desk+before.jpg"><img style="margin: 2pt 2pt 10px 10px; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/S1M9ikN-F7I/AAAAAAAAEDo/OGjyAb6cbaQ/s320/back+desk+before.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427749639958697906" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/S1M9ji6n7iI/AAAAAAAAEEA/1AU55Sd0E-U/s1600-h/back+desk+after.jpg"><img style="margin: 2pt 2pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/S1M9ji6n7iI/AAAAAAAAEEA/1AU55Sd0E-U/s320/back+desk+after.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427749656788987426" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/S1M9jS-Gk7I/AAAAAAAAED4/5Cv99BQAIMw/s1600-h/front+desk+after.jpg"><img style="margin: 2pt 2pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/S1M9jS-Gk7I/AAAAAAAAED4/5Cv99BQAIMw/s320/front+desk+after.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427749652508611506" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Here is what I am tackling today. This is probably the hardest day. I have to put all my little pieces and parts back into their containers and make my desks usable again. I try to do this task about once every 6 weeks or or..or it gets very unwieldy.<br />I have 2 desks on either side of the black chair so I can turn from one desk to the other. I used to use the first desk for my polymer work, but I end up using it more than the one facing the wall.<br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I ended up moving that entire table from the side of the desk underneath the "big" table. That opened up a ton of space in my studio as well as let me keep all my polymer clay "stuff" all in one place. I love the new look...! I will post that photo tomorrow.<br />The last photo is part of what I am tackling tomorrow. The corner printer table and my computer desk..yikes..! Thanks for coming along...!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/S1NASwDjzFI/AAAAAAAAEEg/E8c8SNN_ZY4/s1600-h/table+under+table+before.jpg"><img style="margin: 2pt 2pt 10px 10px; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 221px; height: 294px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/S1NASwDjzFI/AAAAAAAAEEg/E8c8SNN_ZY4/s320/table+under+table+before.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427752666793233490" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/S1NATX1ws3I/AAAAAAAAEEo/JzXg4xtWSoc/s1600-h/table+under+table.jpg"><img style="margin: 2pt 2pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 208px; height: 277px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/S1NATX1ws3I/AAAAAAAAEEo/JzXg4xtWSoc/s320/table+under+table.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427752677472777074" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/S1M-AZD8tXI/AAAAAAAAEEU/r-X6BmyNsXE/s1600-h/printer+before.jpg"><img style="margin: 2pt 2pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 204px; height: 272px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/S1M-AZD8tXI/AAAAAAAAEEU/r-X6BmyNsXE/s320/printer+before.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427750152359949682" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /></div></div>Caly's Jewelry Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18336983821265232614noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995742690435603943.post-91659947686839147702010-01-16T11:22:00.001-06:002010-01-16T11:26:24.918-06:00Spring Cleaning Part 2<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/S1H2BW3M8fI/AAAAAAAAECk/yFJ-TKjFHDI/s1600-h/DSCF6802.JPG"><img alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/S1H2BW3M8fI/AAAAAAAAECk/yFJ-TKjFHDI/s320/DSCF6802.JPG" border="0" /></a>Ok...Spring Cleaning Day 2...! I tackled my bookcases...! What a mess..! I have ceramic stuff and pieces of glass and other stuff that doesn't belong.<br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/S1H2AvsR4gI/AAAAAAAAECU/zwXuwtVYYVE/s1600-h/DSCF6811.JPG"><img alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/S1H2AvsR4gI/AAAAAAAAECU/zwXuwtVYYVE/s320/DSCF6811.JPG" border="0" /></a>Here is the shelf and table (that was covered in boxes the day before) I have my polymer clay oven and pasta maker set up on the table. I realize that the shelf doesn't "look" organized, but it is. I have my polymer clay canes and pieces on the top shelf in the plastic containers. I still have my fused glass "stuff" on the middle two shelves.<br /></div><br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/S1H2A8TcKmI/AAAAAAAAECc/ePPUFbUIb6k/s1600-h/DSCF6805.JPG"><img alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/S1H2A8TcKmI/AAAAAAAAECc/ePPUFbUIb6k/s320/DSCF6805.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/S1H2BY9DDFI/AAAAAAAAECs/9jtWbKegU9Y/s1600-h/DSCF6803.JPG"><img alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/S1H2BY9DDFI/AAAAAAAAECs/9jtWbKegU9Y/s320/DSCF6803.JPG" border="0" /></a>Unfortunately, I forgot to take a before picture of this bookcase. You can see how much room I reclaimed with it's clean-up. This last photo is what I am tackling next. My jewelry tables. The computer desk and printer desk will be tackled another day...!</div><div style="clear: both;"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" alt="Posted by Picasa" style="border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous;" align="middle" border="0" /></a></div>Caly's Jewelry Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18336983821265232614noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995742690435603943.post-22300410108658799372010-01-15T10:36:00.002-06:002010-01-15T10:51:23.651-06:00Studio Spring Cleaning<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/S1CaPREd1LI/AAAAAAAAEBc/zjPaUbgkEh0/s1600-h/Closet+before+1.jpg" border="2"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/S1CaPREd1LI/AAAAAAAAEBc/zjPaUbgkEh0/s320/Closet+before+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427007138052297906" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I was inspired by a fellow artisan <a href="http://www.catherienarts.com/">Cat Therien</a> who in the process of doing a <a href="http://www.catherienarts.com/2010/01/12/studio-tour-day-1/">Studio Cleanup</a>. Cat is a very talented polymer clay. She is an inspiration to me with that as well...! Cat is on day 3 of her studio clean up. I tackled my closet area yesterday. The first photo is the closet. I have an awesome storage closet. It has all these shelves and open space on the right. This photo is taken after I had taken all the boxes off the top shelf and cleaned out the right side to some degree, so you don't really get the full filthy effect..lol.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/S1CZqBD2FVI/AAAAAAAAEBM/yVBJVDLwcHk/s1600-h/Boxes.jpg"><img alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/S1CZqBD2FVI/AAAAAAAAEBM/yVBJVDLwcHk/s320/Boxes.jpg" border="2" /></a><br />These are all the boxes that came off the top shelf of the closet as well as some fabric that has been there forever. Don't ask my why I keep alllll these boxes. I guess I think that someday, I will need them all. This table held my light box up to now. I wanted to reclaim some of that space for my polymer clay, fused glass work, and eventually my earth clay. I have a tray of glass pieces below the table as well as 25lb box of earth clay.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/S1CZqld-TQI/AAAAAAAAEBU/R5UxUI3eaDc/s1600-h/Closet+after+2.jpg"><img alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/S1CZqld-TQI/AAAAAAAAEBU/R5UxUI3eaDc/s320/Closet+after+2.jpg" border="2" /></a> This is how the closet looked after I finished the clean up. I have all my jewelry boxes and bags on the top shelf. All my packing materials is organized on the second shelf to the bottom as well as some of the things I need for my shows. I will show a photo of the closet after the clean up is over. Some of the book case "stuff" has found its way back into the closet, but it is still organized.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/S1CZqMyWenI/AAAAAAAAEBE/w2vEXM1eWjI/s1600-h/Closet+after+1.jpg"><img alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/S1CZqMyWenI/AAAAAAAAEBE/w2vEXM1eWjI/s320/Closet+after+1.jpg" border="2" /></a><br /><br />All non-jewelry related crafts put away in plastic containers. Things in those containers...markers, paints, inks, more paints.<br /><br /></div><div style=""><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" alt="Posted by Picasa" style="border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous;" align="middle" border="0" /></a></div>This is how the light box is set up on the right side of the closet.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/S1Ccur2tlvI/AAAAAAAAEBo/sPIuS0LYqGk/s1600-h/lightbox.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/S1Ccur2tlvI/AAAAAAAAEBo/sPIuS0LYqGk/s320/lightbox.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427009876841567986" border="0" /></a>Caly's Jewelry Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18336983821265232614noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995742690435603943.post-32656535592985244422010-01-09T17:34:00.004-06:002010-01-09T17:46:00.579-06:00Can it be...?? Getting Ready for Valentine's Day Already..?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=964313"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/S0kS9FuyAyI/AAAAAAAAD_k/2ax2Xndwg2g/s320/Valentines+Heart+Earrings.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424888066864186146" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Can it be...? I was thinking the other day that I really need to start to get ready for Valentine's Day. Of course, I do have a time crunch. I will be out of commission for about a week at the end of the month. I have to have surgery on my wrist and won't be making jewelry for a couple of weeks...what ever am I going to do..??? Probably go stir crazy....lol...! Hence the early start to the Holiday.<br />These little beauties will be available in my <a href="http://www.calysjewelrycreations.artfire.com/">Artfire studio</a> very shortly. Perfect for Valentine's Day.<br /></div>Caly's Jewelry Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18336983821265232614noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995742690435603943.post-11677879880975704322010-01-01T15:00:00.002-06:002010-01-01T15:23:30.435-06:00Happy 2010..!!Happy New Year everyone...! Yikes, it's been another couple of months since my last post. When I started my blog, I wanted to make weekly posts...that didn't quite happen. My best intentions didn't come to pass...kind of like what happens with most New Year's resolutions...we make them on January 1 and by January 15th....March 15th...maybe we make it a bit longer...but most times, we fall short of what it is we want to change. It maybe isn't because our desire to keep up changes, but life and job change and disrupt our routine and it gets harder to adjust.<br />2009 was a difficult year for a lot of people in the US and even around the world. We've seen huge economic changes that have altered the way we live and the way we view our lives and what's important and necessary in them.<br />Hurricane Katrina was another life altering point for me. I was out of work for 3 months and we were dealing with cleaning up our Coast and our own back yards. It was shortly there after that I realized that I wanted to turn my love for jewelry and jewelry making into something more. It has been one heck of a ride....one that is not over, by any means. I have come a long way in how I do business and how I make jewelry. I have made huge mistakes in business along the way and made great strides. 2009 was a huge test for my business. I am still standing.<br />I hope 2010 brings everyone lots of love, health and joy. I hope we all find what we need to live full lives with all our loved ones around us. Thank you for listening to my ramblings in 2009 and I hope you'll be back for another year.Caly's Jewelry Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18336983821265232614noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995742690435603943.post-89056573446965131212009-11-19T05:56:00.003-06:002009-12-01T15:10:14.211-06:00Crazy for Collars<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SxWCELFjsBI/AAAAAAAADy4/D8iiUOJKLew/s1600/Elvira+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 5pt 10px 10px 5pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SxWCELFjsBI/AAAAAAAADy4/D8iiUOJKLew/s320/Elvira+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410373535562706962" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">If you follow my blog at all, you know I belong to a very talented group of women called UWIB which is short for Unique Women in Business. We share business ideas, give business advice when needed and just all around support each other in our journey in this world.<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SxWCD1igJ6I/AAAAAAAADyw/2K5K85uCLgE/s1600/Elvira+3.jpg"><img style="margin: 5pt 10px 10px 5pt; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SxWCD1igJ6I/AAAAAAAADyw/2K5K85uCLgE/s320/Elvira+3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410373529778530210" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I purchased a collar for my sweetie Elvira a couple of weeks ago. How cute is that..?? Suzanne from <a href="http://www.crazyforcollars.etsy.com/">Crazy for Collars</a> is so very talented in her sewing...! She has a so many cute and colorful collars for dogs and cats. She has Christmas collars and collars with bows. I choose a beach blue ( go figure) and green stripey collar. She collars are very well made and I anticipate it lasting for a very long time.<br /></div>I realize that Elvira doesn't look very happy in her collar in the photos...lol, but she and my other 2 fur babies had just come in from playing with me in the back yard and she was all worn out. It was a perfect time to snap the photo...while she wasn't moving..lol..!<br /><div style="text-align: justify;">If you get a chance...stop by Suzanne's Etsy shop and see what she has to offer for your fur baby...I'm sure you'll find something you like...!<br /></div>Caly's Jewelry Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18336983821265232614noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995742690435603943.post-56948007206179001812009-10-18T11:06:00.007-05:002009-10-18T12:01:49.980-05:00George Ohr Show 2009<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SttEhCNVMwI/AAAAAAAADl4/J3FyriU8vTw/s1600-h/George+Ohr+09+3.jpg"><img style="margin: 3pt 10px 10px 3pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 286px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SttEhCNVMwI/AAAAAAAADl4/J3FyriU8vTw/s320/George+Ohr+09+3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393980313025458946" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I know this update is a bit late, but I am recovering from Canton and getting ready for the next show. The George Ohr Festival was fabulous...! We had gorgeous weather on Saturday, but Sunday didn't cooperate and we experienced lots of rain. We got lots of shoppers though in between bouts of heavy rain.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I saw some old friends and made some new ones. Randye Temple was back with her fused glass jewelry and paintings. I also met Pam and Bill Clark from South Carolina. They had the booth next to me and had the most beautiful pottery and colorful handmade glazes...! Visit them at <a href="http://www.clarkhousepottery.com/index.htm">Clark House Pottery</a> if you get a chance, you won't be disappointed...!<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SttI9pZHiZI/AAAAAAAADmA/uV2Rnuy-bhQ/s1600-h/Randye+T+GO+09.jpg"><img style="margin: 3pt 10px 10px 3pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 301px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SttI9pZHiZI/AAAAAAAADmA/uV2Rnuy-bhQ/s320/Randye+T+GO+09.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393985202626726290" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">One of the great part about doing shows is meeting new people and learning about their art. I also met <a href="http://loranchavez.squarespace.com/">Loran Chavex </a>from Mobile. She had beautiful paintings in watercolor, acrylics and oils. She does sea life and nature portraits. I was lucky enough to acquire a a jumping dolphins painting. It now resides on the wall of my studio. It's so great to look around my studio and be inspired by the artists I've met along the way on this journey.<br /></div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SttEGWG_tFI/AAAAAAAADlY/QkGm_YDeVp0/s1600-h/Pam+Bill+Clark+GO+09.jpg"><img style="margin: 3pt 10px 10px 3pt; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 265px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SttEGWG_tFI/AAAAAAAADlY/QkGm_YDeVp0/s320/Pam+Bill+Clark+GO+09.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393979854511125586" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I received my booth assignment for the Peter Anderson. It looks like I will be at the about the same location I was last year. That puts me almost right across from one of my retail locations at <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/place?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=sea+about+it+ocean+springs+ms&fb=1&gl=us&hq=sea+about+it&hnear=ocean+springs+ms&cid=1742929586059509287&ei=yEfbSoqSAYzf8Qbw78i3BQ&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=result&resnum=3&ved=0CBQQnQIwAg">Sea About It</a>. I will be at booth number 668. I look forward to this show each year. The weather is perfect right now and I hope it holds for the next few weeks...!<br /></div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SttEHNqfSQI/AAAAAAAADlo/CTxoyrmk28s/s1600-h/George+Ohr+09.jpg"><img style="margin: 3pt 10px 10px 3pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 286px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SttEHNqfSQI/AAAAAAAADlo/CTxoyrmk28s/s320/George+Ohr+09.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393979869423945986" border="0" /></a>Caly's Jewelry Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18336983821265232614noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995742690435603943.post-5077878659310628522009-09-29T11:51:00.004-05:002009-09-29T12:01:16.965-05:00Fall Show Season is here...!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SsI7pXxMZ9I/AAAAAAAADjw/oZZ3tjB6JuA/s1600-h/Open+Rings+Montana+Satin+Bracelet.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SsI7pXxMZ9I/AAAAAAAADjw/oZZ3tjB6JuA/s320/Open+Rings+Montana+Satin+Bracelet.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386933686229559250" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I haven't been posting as frequently lately. I have been a busy little bee getting ready for the Fall Show Season to begin. First on the docket is the George Ohr this weekend.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I will probably not be able to post as much for the next 2 months, but I will try to keep you updated about shows as much as I can.<br />This bracelet was made with one of Neil's hand cast sterling silver rings. You'll notice it's a little different in style. The back of the bracelet comes around the back of the wrist and attaches to the side of the ring. I plan to make these bracelets in a variety of colors and with different sea charms. This one has a (barely visible, sorry) sterling dolphin charm. I believe they will be a big hit at the shows this year...! I just have to wait for my silver caster to make me some more rings...the task master awakes..! Neil has been great though, he's really enjoying learning about soldering, casting and even getting used to the tools we use. He's made jump rings and he was learning how to make earwires yesterday. It's been great to have someone to share my passion with...!<br /></div>Caly's Jewelry Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18336983821265232614noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995742690435603943.post-89833575690258724972009-09-18T08:23:00.004-05:002009-09-18T09:23:51.374-05:00New Pieces and Panic<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SrOKZbDJUFI/AAAAAAAADhQ/Jx1Jml31e4Y/s1600-h/Crazy+Lace+Agate+and+Crab.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SrOKZbDJUFI/AAAAAAAADhQ/Jx1Jml31e4Y/s320/Crazy+Lace+Agate+and+Crab.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382798149000187986" border="0" /></a>I've been a busy little bee lately...! Neil and I have been working on silver a couple days a week and I've had the urge to play with my Kazuris lately.<br />I took a a very last minute shot to get into a show next month in Canton, MS. It's called the <a href="http://www.cantonmsfleamarket.com/">Canton Flea Market</a>. It will be held Thursday, October 8th from 8 to 5. I have heard that shoppers are out in full force at 5 AM with flashlights...! They bus folks in from all over for this show, so I am looking forward to an awesome turn out.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SrOKZ0I7rPI/AAAAAAAADhY/mb-zktOaJnk/s1600-h/Seahorse+kazuri+Matte+Turq+Riverstone+1.jpg"><img style="margin: 3pt 10px 10px 3pt; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SrOKZ0I7rPI/AAAAAAAADhY/mb-zktOaJnk/s320/Seahorse+kazuri+Matte+Turq+Riverstone+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382798155735346418" border="0" /></a><br />Now..the reason for the panic....I realized after I got into the Canton show, that it falls 4 days after one of my bigger shows, the <a href="http://www.georgeohr.org/fallfest.html">George Ohr Fall Festival </a>the weekend of the 3rd-4th....yikes...! So, I am scurrying to make enough inventory to fill for both shows. Luckily, Neil will be accompanying me to Canton to help out.<br />These images are some pieces that I have completed recently...enjoy...!<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SrOKant-BeI/AAAAAAAADhg/QmaGv3f6U34/s1600-h/Sunset+Crab+and+Pearls+1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SrOKant-BeI/AAAAAAAADhg/QmaGv3f6U34/s320/Sunset+Crab+and+Pearls+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382798169580897762" border="0" /></a>Caly's Jewelry Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18336983821265232614noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995742690435603943.post-27510431221046427322009-09-12T07:55:00.007-05:002009-09-12T08:17:53.832-05:00Lost Wax Casting - Part 2 ( Part 1 actually)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SqueuBtrYdI/AAAAAAAADgo/BYlW3KDqsGQ/s1600-h/Me-+Wax.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SqueuBtrYdI/AAAAAAAADgo/BYlW3KDqsGQ/s320/Me-+Wax.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380568693395382738" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I guess this this actually part 1, because all the work we are doing here, comes before the last post.<br />The first photo is of me setting up the wax molds on a "button" of wax. I fit as many wax pieces on the button as space allows, as long as the pieces are not touching. We had anywhere from 10-15 pieces per button.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/Sque7ZA0r8I/AAAAAAAADgw/tyt23isH7LI/s1600-h/Neil-bisquits.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/Sque7ZA0r8I/AAAAAAAADgw/tyt23isH7LI/s320/Neil-bisquits.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380568922987999170" border="0" /></a><br />The next step is to "make the biscuits" as Horace puts it. You mix up a fine white powder with water, vaccuum out the bubbles and carefully, pour it over the flasks. They also get vacuumed for air bubbles. They are then put into a kiln for about 9 hours to burn out the wax on the buttons. Once that is accomplished, you can can shoot the hot silver into the areas of the flask that don't have the wax and...."ta-da" you have silver pieces like the ones I show below.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SqubuXrHeOI/AAAAAAAADgA/yoWzyFHRa3I/s1600-h/Flasks.jpg"><img style="margin: 3pt 10px 10px 3pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SqubuXrHeOI/AAAAAAAADgA/yoWzyFHRa3I/s320/Flasks.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380565400755337442" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Ok, so maybe there are a few more steps..like cutting the pieces off the button and cleaning them up, tumbling the shine back onto them and buffing them to a high shine. It is pretty much a two day process though and one that Neil is getting pretty good at.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/Squbvjf5zmI/AAAAAAAADgY/GYU1ulPmQTs/s1600-h/Dragonfly.jpg"><img style="margin: 3pt 10px 10px 3pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 220px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/Squbvjf5zmI/AAAAAAAADgY/GYU1ulPmQTs/s320/Dragonfly.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380565421109399138" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/Squbv3_REYI/AAAAAAAADgg/GmoScJRaUZY/s1600-h/Seahorse.jpg"><img style="margin: 3pt 10px 10px 3pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 258px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/Squbv3_REYI/AAAAAAAADgg/GmoScJRaUZY/s320/Seahorse.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380565426609656194" border="0" /></a>Caly's Jewelry Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18336983821265232614noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995742690435603943.post-68808870274398507912009-08-20T08:39:00.007-05:002009-08-20T12:59:49.978-05:00AAhh....the difference a soap can make...!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/So1S0-Wr3wI/AAAAAAAADdQ/RdfRVXY9X28/s1600-h/fig+soap.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 278px; height: 209px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/So1S0-Wr3wI/AAAAAAAADdQ/RdfRVXY9X28/s320/fig+soap.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372041000567693058" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">If you keep up with my blog posts at all...you know I belong to a very talented group of women known as UWIB ( Unique Women in Business). We support each other's businesses by making 1 purchase each month from another group member's store. The purchase doesn't have to be a big one, there is no minimum....trust me this is no hardship with the talent in this group. A lot of the woman have Etsy and/or Artfire shops to choose from.<br /><br />About 4 months ago, I ordered some lip balm from Michelle at <a href="http://www.flameworks.etsy.com/">Flameworks</a>. They were pomegranate and mango flavored. They had the perfect texture and flavor..! She was very quick to ship and it was packaged perfectly, I was very pleased.<br />In July, I ordered from Michelle again. I ordered her new flavor of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28922465">lip balm</a>...Coconut. Ok, now you know as well as I do, that coconut can be done badly...but I wasn't worried..it was perfect as always..! I also tried Michelle's <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29567255">vegan deodorant</a>. We've all heard how bad store bought can be with some of the things they put into it. Michelle's works like a charm.<br />Now, to the reason for this post. Along with my lip balm and deordorant..Michelle sent me a sample of her soap. It was called <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28922465">Black Misson Fig.</a> At the time I thought..that was very sweet of her, but I'll never like a "fig" soap. So, I put the sample in my shower and forgot about it for a few days. I picked it up when my "regular" bar was getting low and started lathering it on....! WOW...!!! I loved it...! It has a very catchy fragrance..very refreshing and energizing...! All from something I never would have tried on my own...! I had to go order a full bar...! Very good marketing technique on Michelle's part let me tell you...! She sent me a sample of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29133441">Black Raspberry</a> this time...I'm almost afraid to open the zip lock...afraid I'll have another obsession...!<br />If you get a chance stop by <a href="http://www.flameworks.etsy.com/">Flameworks</a> and see what Michelle has to offer, she has a large variety of flavors and sizes on most of her products. Tell her Dawn sent you...!<br /></div>Caly's Jewelry Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18336983821265232614noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995742690435603943.post-49046765924771378282009-08-16T11:34:00.005-05:002009-08-16T11:58:52.526-05:00Lost Wax Casting Lesson<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/Sog17tS5YcI/AAAAAAAADcA/b3KoXYlI0Dw/s1600-h/heating+silver.jpg"><img style="margin: 3pt 10px 10px 3pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/Sog17tS5YcI/AAAAAAAADcA/b3KoXYlI0Dw/s320/heating+silver.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370601855526724034" border="0" /></a>I got to go play..I mean learn more about lost wax casting last Thursd<span style="font-family:verdana;"></span>ay with my friend Horace. I started buying Horace's cast silver a couple of years ago and he has been kind enough to teach me his technique.<br />This first picture is of me heating up the solid silver to a liquid form in the centrifuge. To the right of me is the large kiln Horace has that holds the cylinders that the wax has been burned out of to make way for the sterling silver in the centrifuge.<br /><br />The second photo is after the cylinder has been put into the centrifuge and the spinning has started, throwing the hot silver into the molds.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/Sog18CHhupI/AAAAAAAADcI/u66S1LbIQ20/s1600-h/centrifuge+spinning.jpg"><img style="margin: 3pt 10px 10px 3pt; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/Sog18CHhupI/AAAAAAAADcI/u66S1LbIQ20/s320/centrifuge+spinning.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370601861116181138" border="0" /></a>Photo three is of me moving the hot, hot cylinder putting it into cool water to wash the material off the silver pieces. It comes off very easily and you left with the silver pieces on a "button" of silver. ( photo 4) They are then cut off, cleaned and pickled. Then they are tumble polished.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I am having such a great time and am learning so much from Horace. I am hoping soon to be able to make my own wax molds and cast silver pieces that are my own signature pieces. The next time I go out there, I will have some photos of the beginnings of this intricate process.<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/Sog18Uau4JI/AAAAAAAADcQ/77Po4x7Pst4/s1600-h/moving+hot+product+to+water.jpg"><img style="margin: 3pt 10px 10px 3pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/Sog18Uau4JI/AAAAAAAADcQ/77Po4x7Pst4/s320/moving+hot+product+to+water.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370601866028572818" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/Sog6SnxIJVI/AAAAAAAADcY/j8cgcb2DqKY/s1600-h/Cleaning+pieces.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/Sog6SnxIJVI/AAAAAAAADcY/j8cgcb2DqKY/s320/Cleaning+pieces.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370606647226410322" border="0" /></a>Caly's Jewelry Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18336983821265232614noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995742690435603943.post-10677253988589843962009-08-07T07:09:00.003-05:002009-08-07T07:27:54.125-05:00Who Knew...??<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--24713--1455_product_1253920320_thumb_large.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/Snwcsjt8-uI/AAAAAAAADS8/CKf1F8FRw6w/s320/Crystal+Quartz+Mini+Lotus+Pear+Earrings+3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367196407746591458" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--24713--1455_product_2041064665_thumb_large.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SnwcscokShI/AAAAAAAADS0/g5dkWrRYQDo/s320/Crystal+Quartz+Chakra+Bracelet.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367196405844953618" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I had an awesome time last weekend at the Ocean Springs Art Market/Fresh Market in front of the Mary O'Keefe Cultural Center. We had a great turn out and am happy to report that the Fresh Market will be with us again September 5th. It would be awesome if they continue to combine both markets to the benefit of both Markets..but what do I know?<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I was doing some internet research the other day and discovered that we have Art Markets every weekend..!<br /><br /></div><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">- Pass Christian</span> has a Market every Saturday from 8-11 at the War Memorial Park on Hwy 90.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">- Waveland</span> has a Market on Wednesdays from 6-12 and Saturdays from 8-12.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">- Moss Point's</span> Market is from 9-1</span>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I am probably going to check out a couple of these this Saturday and see which one or ones would be the best fit for me.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I will also have my Fall Schedule of events posted on my web site very soon. I am also finding the best date for my Annual Home Show.<br /><br />For your viewing pleasure today, I have posted pictures of a couple of new pieces. I made a <a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--24713--1455_product_2041064665_thumb_large.jpg">Chakra bracelet</a> with Swarovski crystals and Crystal Quartz. I also have these stunning <a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--24713--1455_product_1253920320_thumb_large.jpg">Crystal quartz Mini Lotus Pears </a>made into gorgeous teardrop hoops. Both are available for sale in my <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/CalysJewelryCreations">Artfire Studio</a>.<br /></div>Caly's Jewelry Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18336983821265232614noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995742690435603943.post-68924825071506478262009-07-20T09:37:00.003-05:002009-07-20T09:49:36.162-05:00Dragonflies Again<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--23853--1455_product_895371320_thumb_large.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 356px; height: 267px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--23853--1455_product_895371320_thumb_large.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I have been on a dragonfly kick again. I just love these little sterling silver charms...they look like they are flying around the edge of the bracelet. I used faceted Moonstone and stick pearls in both bracelets. I couldn't quite capture the the flash of the moonstone on camera though...it is stunning...!<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I used green apatite and tiny peridot gems in the first bracelet as well as one of my favorite Swarovski colors..Erinite.<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SmSBgeaW_oI/AAAAAAAADR8/1YrIARL-M1k/s1600-h/Moonstone+Dragonfly+Sapphire+Bracelet+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 3pt 10px 10px 3pt; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 295px; height: 241px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SmSBgeaW_oI/AAAAAAAADR8/1YrIARL-M1k/s320/Moonstone+Dragonfly+Sapphire+Bracelet+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360551851397152386" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">In the second bracelet, I used yummy Kyanite coins and Sapphire Swarovskis. Kyanite comes from the Greek word <span style="font-style: italic;">kyanos</span>, meaning blue...no wonder I love it...!<br /></div>The green Dragonfly bracelet is for sale on my <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=320050">Artfire</a> site right now.Caly's Jewelry Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18336983821265232614noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995742690435603943.post-78729587273975618742009-07-17T09:35:00.003-05:002009-07-17T09:54:42.075-05:00Summer Starfish<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--23665--1455_product_587077590_thumb_large.jpg"><img style="margin: 3px 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 423px; height: 500px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--23665--1455_product_587077590_thumb_large.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I can't believe Summer is half over, I'll blink again...and it will be Christmas ( cringe..so sorry). Not that I don't love Christmas...but the time is going much too quickly..lol. I am getting my info together for my Fall Schedule which I will post soon. The <a href="http://www.oceanspringschamber.com/PAF2009/PAFMain2009.html">Peter Anderson</a> and the George Ohr will be here before I know it..lol...!<br />I just listed some more of my Czech Glass Charm Earrings in my <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/CalysJewelryCreations">Artfire Shop</a> . I have <a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--23665--1455_product_1818165134_thumb_large.jpg">dolphins</a>, starfish, <a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--23665--1455_product_1408690333_thumb_large.jpg">sun faces</a>, <a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--23665--1455_product_1846363840_thumb_large.jpg">seahorses</a>, <a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--23665--1455_product_1489388060_thumb_large.jpg">sea turtles</a> and <a href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/afv--23665--1455_product_1990679356_thumb_large.jpg">fish</a>. Quantities are limited, I am finding it harder and hard to find the glass squares.<br />I found my <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi6Exhf7-yqrXzGsAZMTcsQWMCjo4qDg81q251ngvkLT_J2_ye4OyX4v9c_lwywCLlzKDvIcX5tQe6avwLBpCt8jxhgBnL87nxiWgoLjDpcGaxMGc6Ay_Yyj-MTIL8i2HrbAZPSll_TfY/s320/il_430xN_76994461.jpg">Naked Sandals</a> on another blog yesterday..! <a href="http://uniquewomeninbusiness.blogspot.com/">Unique Women in Business</a> is a supportive, fun group to belong to. We support each other other in business and in life. If you are a Unique Woman in Business and want to join, you can follow this link and tell Erin I sent you...!<br /></div>Caly's Jewelry Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18336983821265232614noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995742690435603943.post-59264271843427193092009-07-11T08:37:00.004-05:002009-07-11T09:00:37.321-05:00Butterfly or Moth...?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SliW5VRt3jI/AAAAAAAADPs/0XMj7SBx4i4/s1600-h/Butterfly+2+resized.jpg"><img style="margin: 5pt 10px 10px 5pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SliW5VRt3jI/AAAAAAAADPs/0XMj7SBx4i4/s320/Butterfly+2+resized.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357197668465368626" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I got up yesterday morning with the intention of cutting back the massive amounts of Honeysuckle that is growing on the back corner of the house. It's something I have to do about twice a year. Yes, I planted it there, seemed like a great idea at the time. It was plant I had growing in a container at my last apartment, and well contained it was. Once it got into the ground...it let loose...!<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Oh the fragrance of those Honeysuckle flowers....it is one of my favorites and usually one of the first bloomers of Spring. I will usually get another smaller bloom in the Fall, but we have been so lacking in water, I think the plant started rejoicing when we finally got a couple of good showers and blossomed a little.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SliW5oL-PHI/AAAAAAAADP0/bFWC1e-YEIc/s1600-h/Butterfly+3+resized.jpg"><img style="margin: 5pt 10px 10px 5pt; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SliW5oL-PHI/AAAAAAAADP0/bFWC1e-YEIc/s320/Butterfly+3+resized.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357197673541549170" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">So, back to the story..I went out yesterday morning with the intention of cutting it back before Fall...and what do I see...but this beautiful winged creature flitting from flower to flower collecting nectar. He/she stayed around long enough to go grab my camera and catch some pretty good photos (if I do say so myself) and to weaken my resolve to take down the plant...sigh. Maybe that's why that little bugger was there...to tell me it's just not the right time. He/she is a beauty though...! If anyone knows what kind of creature he is..please share your insight...my study of Lepidopterology is not what it used to be.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SliW4-VVM6I/AAAAAAAADPk/dLUhpxF1PVk/s1600-h/Butterfly+1+resized.jpg"><img style="margin: 5pt 10px 10px 5pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SliW4-VVM6I/AAAAAAAADPk/dLUhpxF1PVk/s320/Butterfly+1+resized.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357197662306513826" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Caly's Jewelry Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18336983821265232614noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995742690435603943.post-78905031921252170352009-07-07T12:33:00.003-05:002009-07-07T12:42:05.159-05:00SATeam Feature<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SlOIYCNXRUI/AAAAAAAADOs/boyghha9umA/s1600-h/Tropical+Splash+Fish+bracelet.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SlOIYCNXRUI/AAAAAAAADOs/boyghha9umA/s320/Tropical+Splash+Fish+bracelet.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355774328364811586" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Just a quick post today. I got my google notifications today and was shocked to see a feature about me on the Starving Artists Team Blog. I remember submitting the information months back...but forgot all about it.<br /></div>Here is the link if you'd like to have a look-see...! <a href="http://starvingartiststeam.blogspot.com/">SATeam Blog</a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">This gorgeous bracelet was one of my favorites....it was recently sold. It was one of those sales you have mixed feelings for...you love that it found a new home...but cherished it as a favorite....sigh.<br /></div>Caly's Jewelry Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18336983821265232614noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995742690435603943.post-91608532441357164832009-07-06T11:36:00.003-05:002009-07-06T12:02:35.338-05:00The Perfect Lightening Rod....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SlIoLo8_9kI/AAAAAAAADNk/qnREfKFJeE4/s1600-h/tree+3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SlIoLo8_9kI/AAAAAAAADNk/qnREfKFJeE4/s320/tree+3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355387087333881410" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SlIoLe7Po5I/AAAAAAAADNc/kwj2C1cg55A/s1600-h/tree+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 256px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SlIoLe7Po5I/AAAAAAAADNc/kwj2C1cg55A/s320/tree+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355387084642165650" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SlIoLPZ41kI/AAAAAAAADNU/FdwWmr14Iz4/s1600-h/Tree+1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SlIoLPZ41kI/AAAAAAAADNU/FdwWmr14Iz4/s320/Tree+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355387080475727426" border="0" /></a>Happy 4th of July....! Before Katrina we had a very tall pair of pine trees in our backyard. We lost one and the other lost it's top. It almost looks like it is reaching out to the sky shaking it's fist for taking it's partner away. It was the perfect lightening rod this past Saturday.<br /> I was hanging out that afternoon watching a movie Neil had rented for (about) me... "<a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1093908/">Confessions of a Shopaholic</a>".<br />We have been needing rain...almost 30 days without it..when a storm rolled in. Ever since Katrina, our poor fur babies get traumatized every time they hear thunder. They start to quiver and shake and cling to my side. So picture this, I had 3 dogs glued to me when we heard this sonic boom and we all jumped a mile. I knew it had hit close. When I put my heart back into my chest...I got up to look and this is what I saw.<br />I guess it was only a matter of time until our perfect lightening rod was struck down. Not quite the fireworks I was anticipating on the 4th....<br /></div>Caly's Jewelry Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18336983821265232614noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995742690435603943.post-58013883853799469452009-06-30T12:42:00.003-05:002009-06-30T13:02:01.870-05:00Custom Lampwork Pieces<div style="text-align: justify;">A couple of months ago I received 4 pretty lampwork beads from a customer of mine. She had picked them up at a local art show. She brought them to me and asked me to create something custom for her with them. Here are the results of that endeavor....<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SkpO7HS3XvI/AAAAAAAADME/WRQmU8zWBFE/s1600-h/Marilyns+Lampwork+bracelet.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SkpO7HS3XvI/AAAAAAAADME/WRQmU8zWBFE/s320/Marilyns+Lampwork+bracelet.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353177884560678642" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SkpO7O0fecI/AAAAAAAADL8/sR5hONWlCyk/s1600-h/Marilyns+Lampwork+necklace.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SkpO7O0fecI/AAAAAAAADL8/sR5hONWlCyk/s320/Marilyns+Lampwork+necklace.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353177886580767170" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I started with the bracelet. I loved the colors of these beads...chocolate and turquoise..yum...! I picked the one I wanted to use in the necklace and set it aside. The Mocca Swarovski color was a perfect match as was the Turquoise Swarovski. I decided to use Sterling silver links instead of stringing it on beading wire. It gave the bracelet more movement and all sides of the lampwork beads can be seen. I made the necklace a little more simple, I wanted it to compliment the bracelet, not compete with it.<br />I love doing custom work...! It challenges my creativity and lets me design using pieces that I don't have in my vast bead stash ( the fun part). It's an awesome feeling to know that I have customers out there who trust my design ability enough to create something for them from something they love...! If you have a focal or some beads that have been collecting dust that you've been waiting for an idea about what to do with them...drop me an <a href="mailto:calysjewelrycreations@gmail.com">email</a>, I'd be glad to help as a consultant or a designer.<br /></div>Caly's Jewelry Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18336983821265232614noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995742690435603943.post-70431587148571255292009-06-26T06:36:00.004-05:002009-06-26T07:16:09.553-05:00Where did the Month go..?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=280682"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SkS0OJ5oRTI/AAAAAAAADKk/Gqg5DZXLE7c/s320/Sunset+Fire+Naked+Sandals+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351600412491793714" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=273447"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SkS0N2_fWeI/AAAAAAAADKc/RNtqkFw-DNY/s320/Midnight+Sun+Naked+Sandals+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351600407416101346" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I have no idea where this month went. I blinked and it's almost gone. I have been busy trying to keep up with my stock of Naked Sandals, it has been a full-time gig, but that's not a bad thing. I didn't realize how big barefoot sandals had become, until I saw that a link to my Artfire shop was included in an article on the web site <a href="http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=1855">Handmade News</a>. The article is called Trends to Try: Summer's Hottest Sandals. Who knew..? No wonder I can't keep them in stock..!<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=34983&ga_search_query=StudioMarcy&ga_search_type=seller_usernames"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SkS0ORDsXFI/AAAAAAAADKs/dcaIubMBXYw/s320/Lampwork+shell+Necklace.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351600414413053010" border="0" /></a>This last photo is a necklace I made with a glass seashell bead made by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=34983&ga_search_query=StudioMarcy&ga_search_type=seller_usernames">StudioMarcy</a> on Etsy. Isn't it pretty...? Marcy is a part of my Unique Women in Business Group. An awesome group of Business Women who share ideas and support each other. I knew when I saw that bead, I had to have it. Marcy has a lot of cute creatures, little food beads, fish and seashells in her shop.<br /></div>Caly's Jewelry Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18336983821265232614noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995742690435603943.post-72055245974157267582009-06-11T09:15:00.003-05:002009-06-11T09:23:09.120-05:00Biloxi Art Association Festival of Arts<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SjESoWJ2QNI/AAAAAAAADHM/0oZJuLdZKwg/s1600-h/Aqua+Sea+Glass+Seahorse+Bracelet.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 270px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SjESoWJ2QNI/AAAAAAAADHM/0oZJuLdZKwg/s320/Aqua+Sea+Glass+Seahorse+Bracelet.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346074717016441042" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Just a quick note today...! It's been a hectic week...! The Fais Do Do last weekend was a rousing success. The weather was perfect..! ( About 15 degrees cooler than last year, Yea!)<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I will be at the Edgewater Mall this weekend for the <a href="http://www.biloxiartassociation.org/">Festival of Arts</a>. I am not sure of my location yet, but I shouldn't be too hard to find, try the rock climbing wall area.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I got a lot of stunning sea glass ( example leftt) in a couple of weeks ago and some gorgeous Kazuri beads on Monday. I haven't had too much time to play yet, but hope to before Saturday...!<br />This bracelet is made of aqua sea glass, mother of pearl and swarovski. The stunner of the piece is the Sterling silver box clasp with an inlaid swarovski crystal. I'm not sure if I like it or the seahorse the best..!<br />Hope to see you there this weekend...!<br /></div>Caly's Jewelry Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18336983821265232614noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995742690435603943.post-75139286223752775962009-05-31T13:41:00.005-05:002009-05-31T14:04:31.595-05:00Absence of Reason....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SiLRJgl4cqI/AAAAAAAADGc/tNJpHqA5MJY/s1600-h/Mom+and+Me.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SiLRJgl4cqI/AAAAAAAADGc/tNJpHqA5MJY/s320/Mom+and+Me.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342062069312680610" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">...or is it Reason of Absence....?? hmmm...tough call..!! I know it has been awhile...but I have a really good reason...! One..I turned 40 about 2 weeks ago...two...my Mom was here for a visit from Wisconsin. She hasn't been here for 3 years...so we had a lot of time to make up for, while she was here... so the jewelry biz was put on the back-burner as much as I was able to leave it there. It wasn't easy I tell ya, it was the first time since I opened <a href="http://www.calysjewelrycreations.com/">Caly's Jewelry Creations</a> that it wasn't my priority.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SiLRJxWVVKI/AAAAAAAADGk/Cu8h9Hu-0Ws/s1600-h/Mom+and+Patty.jpg"><img style="margin: 3pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 249px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SiLRJxWVVKI/AAAAAAAADGk/Cu8h9Hu-0Ws/s320/Mom+and+Patty.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342062073810867362" border="0" /></a><br />Mom and I got to spend time in some of our favorite restaurants. One my birthday, we got to have lunch at Yuki's with my friend Patty for sushi. Mom requires at least 2 sushi lunches while she is here in order to get her "fix"...no complaints from me. I guess the sushi in Wisconsin isn't near as wonderful as what we have here.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SiLRJUK1XQI/AAAAAAAADGU/jVCMGTKf0hg/s1600-h/Me+and+Patty.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 237px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SiLRJUK1XQI/AAAAAAAADGU/jVCMGTKf0hg/s320/Me+and+Patty.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342062065978006786" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This last photo was taken at my other favorite restaurant...Shady's. I think I have spent the last 6 birthday's at my favorite Thai restaurant and oyster bar. Grilled oysters for appetizer and lemongrass soup for dinner..nothing beats it...! I could eat Thai everyday...! The photo below is one of the owners of Shady's and a good friend of ours Chuck S. If you're ever in the area and want some great food, I highly recommend Shady's. They just opened a 2nd location in Ocean Springs.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SiLRKFsYcfI/AAAAAAAADGs/0ZXZSMqcAco/s1600-h/Shadys.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 221px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SiLRKFsYcfI/AAAAAAAADGs/0ZXZSMqcAco/s320/Shadys.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342062079272055282" border="0" /></a>Mom and played cards, talked, worked on projects around the yard I have sorely neglected and had a wonderful time. <br /><br />As much as I love my business..it was a needed break and now I am back with fresh eyes and an eager muse.<br /><br />I have 2 shows coming in very shortly. I will be at the <a href="http://www.biloxiblessing.com/">Biloxi Shrimp Festival</a> across from the Hard Rock Casino on June 6th and then at the Edgewater Mall for the <a href="http://www.biloxiartassociation.org/">Biloxi Art Association Festival of Arts </a>on June 12th-13th. I'd love to see you there...!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div>Caly's Jewelry Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18336983821265232614noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995742690435603943.post-40199727195063435282009-05-09T15:59:00.004-05:002009-05-09T16:20:03.129-05:00Got out the Kazuris today..!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/1455_product_372896327_thumb_large.jpg"><img style="margin: 2pt 10px 10px 2pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 243px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SgXvA62InxI/AAAAAAAADF0/o-EWlDWNJTA/s320/Deepwater+Amazonite+Kyanite+Dangles.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333932132765572882" border="3" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/1455_product_496601200_thumb_large.jpg"><img style="margin: 2pt 10px 10px 2pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SgXvAt_qyHI/AAAAAAAADFs/QUWJsHmnw40/s320/Deepwater+Amazonite+Kyanite+Bracelet.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333932129315899506" border="3" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/1455_product_1671079701_thumb_large.jpg"><img style="margin: 2pt 10px 10px 2pt; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SgXvAr891MI/AAAAAAAADFk/2YCK9lwAsZA/s320/Blue+Shale+and+Keishi+Pearl+Earrings.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333932128767694018" border="3" /></a>Yea...! I got to play with my Kazuri beads today...! They were a real hit at my last show and I realized I only had 1 bracelet left, so I took them out and was immediately entranced by the colors. Before I knew it...the afternoon was gone and I all these beautiful pieces..!<br />I am in the process of loading these pieces to my <a href="http://calysjewelrycreations.artfire.com/">Artfire studio</a>.<br /><br /><br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SgXvAojEOnI/AAAAAAAADFc/gt9_eKZ37GM/s1600-h/Black+and+Blue+Sterling+Silver+Stripe+Necklace+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 2pt 10px 10px 2pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IzGS2LOdqnE/SgXvAojEOnI/AAAAAAAADFc/gt9_eKZ37GM/s320/Black+and+Blue+Sterling+Silver+Stripe+Necklace+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333932127853754994" border="3" /></a>Caly's Jewelry Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18336983821265232614noreply@blogger.com4