Week "C" - Serendipity

I am creating a "luck" charm for Aaron in the form of either a key chain or a lariat for his rear view mirror. I may make one for myself as a necklace or bracelet - not sure yet.

Week "D" ??

Wow - I'm rather ahead of schedule now! I'm working on my fourth project for Yr of Jewelry (haven't finished my third, but I know what I want to do with it at least. waiting on materials now). Week "D" theme is Celtic. I think my piece will have something to do with chainmail. For some reason, Celtic and chainmail seem to mesh in my mind. I think cuz the rings remind me of the Celtic knot. I'll let you know.

Week "C" - Serendipity

Serendipity - n. - good luck in making unexpected and fortunate discoveries.

Can this really be planned?? Lucky for me, I now have 2 weeks to come up with something! (pun unintentional) I do have a couple ideas bouncing around in my head though. Wish me luck! haha

Week "B" - Flowing Rivers

Yes, I am finished my 2nd week project already!! It's not exactly what I envisioned, but I am quite pleased with the result. Green beads and tan freshwater pearls are crocheted in 28 ga sterling wire. This necklace also features a Bali silver fish charm.

The wire reminds me of a fishing net, and the stones are like the green waters and stoney pebbles.

YoJ wk "B"

I'm still finishing up my wk A piece, but thought I would get a head start on wk B. my work schedule has become hectic with the holidays approaching. I have been already working more hours at my full time job (hence my lateness) and have gotten a second job for the holiday season at another retail outlet. These next weeks will most definitely be a challenge and I will need everyone's encouragement and support to stay on task. Thank you all for believing in me - you have no idea what it means!

p.s. in following with YoJ, my weeks will begin and end on Sunday, so pieces are due on Sunday, and new pieces begin on Sunday. Just in case you would like to follow along :)

Week "A" - Music

Well today is the "due date" for my first practice week of YoJ. The theme for this week was Music. I am still putting the finishing touches on this piece, but decided to post a pic anyway, just so you (those who have been encouraging me) know that I have not fallen off the wagon, so to speak. This Music Staff is a pendant, designed and handcrafted by myself. The main parts are German silver (copper core) and the piece is wrapped with sterling 28 ga wire. the "notes" are black faceted glass beads.

*UPDATED*: I finished the piece on time :) and replaced the "in progress pic" with the final product. I hope you like it!

I have decided. With the support and encouragement of my friends, both online and off, I am going to tackle the Year of Jewelry. I found a list of themes from a previous year and have challenged myself to complete a new piece each week (in order) before the end of the year to see what I will be up against. I already know that the coming up with ideas and actually creating the pieces will not be as difficult as keeping a tight schedule with it; especially since my "real" job will be picking up soon for the Christmas holiday. This is what I missed last year recovering from surgery. Needless to say, I plan to be very busy this year!

I have to say the sale went well. and I have definitely had more traffic than in the past. This may become a recurring theme. My traffic also has gone up since joining the Year of Jewelry (YoJ) forum. Still can't get the blog posting over there to work, but it'll come together. I think to post there I would have to break down and pay a subscription to TypeKey. I think I'd much rather stick to my Blogger - and LiveJournal, they have both been more than sufficient for my needs :)