Sticks And Stones

On Tuesday Brad and I set out for an exciting ghost town adventure. We had the GPS coordinates, but couldn't seem to find the town. Instead we were lead to a giant mine. One of the largest open pit mines in the world I think. We decided to explore there.

I, of course ended up leaving with my pockets full of little treasures. 

I couldn't help but leave with such beauties. 

You see.. I am a collector.

I collect a lot of things.. 

mostly little rocks, pebbles, feathers, bottles, and crystals, fabric...
The list goes on.

As I was leaving I thought of some new designs involving my little collections.

I collect these things because I think they are beautiful
and somewhere in the back of my mind I think..
I will make something from this one day.

These next few weeks I will be working on a new line of jewelry.

I call it the Sticks And Stones Collection.

It includes:
raw crystals
feathers (cruelty free),
vintage lace and fabric,
vintage bottles,
vintage chains,
peacock copper, 
drift wood,
wood slices reclaimed from fallen trees,
and small geodes.

All things that I have been collecting for many many years.
I have finally decided to do something with them.

I will keep you updated... but here is a sneak peek!
I'm very excited about all the new pieces.
It has a very natural and beautiful look.
It is not just stringing a pendant onto a chain...
so far it's involved hammering, sawing, and sanding.
It's been dirty but lots of fun. (My hands are still stained!)

I will launch this new collection on June 30th. (hopefully)

Stay tuned for sneak peeks, drawings, and pictures!