Well, this is the very first post on my blog. I was told I should start a blog and share my stories with the jewelry making process and the antics of my crazy dogs and family.
A little bit about me, I am 57 and married to a wonderful supportive husband and daughters. My family helps me with all my travels with my jewelry. As I am blind I do have my challenges with seeing. But with the help of my good friend and fellow jewelry designer Marie I am able to make my jewelry designs. She checks things out to make sure jump rings are closed. I use lots of magnifiers and lights. Ceramic tiles are used for my jewelry in progress to sit on so that it is easier to find. I just say that my vision is like looking thru two straws.
I have always liked creating art. L have dabbled in pen&ink, and watercolors. I can sew children clothes and have made several outfits for my younger daughter. I remember buying some material in lilac colored tiny flowers when she was 1, Then a few years later I found that I had bought the same material again. Which all ties into the looks of my English Tea Garden jewelry. So, I would say that I love lilacs, flowers and the color purple. I love color and have a good eye for it. I can look at thread, ribbon and take it home and it matches the fabric perfectly. I don't know to many people that can do that without a sample with them.
The jewelry I make seems to all go with the colors of my wardrobe which will tell you that I like jewel tones more than earth tones. I do try to make earth tone jewelry but it is , for me thinking outside the box. My Aunt Doris was a earth tone gal and so when I design earth tone jewelry I always have her in mind. She had a eye for design and bold colors. I always say she was the Martha Stewart of her time. Even though she is no longer with us , she has left an imprint on me and I love her for all she taught me as a child.
Well I guess this is a good start for my first post. I am a talker so blogging may be right up my alley. God Bless and have a great day! Cindy
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