Spoonful of Lovin

 I have had this tiny spoon brooch on my work table for sometime. This vintage spoon had a pin on the back and was a included in a set of sterling flatwear when originally purchased. The pattern is "Classic Rose", nothing fancy a bit plain actually. So I heated it a bit, pounded and stamped and "spoonful of lovin" was created. It measures a 1 1/2' x 1/2", so it is pretty tiny. It will most likely make its way into a necklace.

Hope everyone is well and I look forward to catching up with everyone when I return. 

Time

"Time is the most valuable thing a man can spend."
Theophrastus

Time assemblage cuff bracelet can be found in my Etsy shop

...here I go again with those fabulous coil links of Cindy Wimmers design. These are super sturdy made with 14g brass wire. 

Ain't no sunshine....

I guess I am in the stamping mood so here is a little "LOVE" for y'all.

It is very cool and rainy here and has been for several weeks. Usually I love the soothing sound of the rain, but I have to say it is getting a little irritating! I need some sunshine!!!
I was up early to go to an estate sale and boy was I lucky I went early before everything was picked over, I was able to fill my SUV with lots of good finds. The antique shop where I have two booths is having a big appreciation sale next weekend and this will give me a chance to restock with some new items.
Hope someone is having a nice sun shinny day!

Cranberry with a lime twist

Another funky bracelet with great colors....When I named this piece Cranberry with a lime twist it made me long for one of my favorite cocktails...I am sure it's 5 o'clock somewhere! Have a happy hour tonight!

_Cosmopolitan_

1 1/4 ounces vodka
1/4 ounce Triple Sec
1/4 ounce lime juice
Splash of cranberry juice
Lime wedge
Pour all the ingredients, except the lime wedge, over ice in a large
mixing glass. Stir and strain into a chilled martini glass. Squeeze and garnish
with the lime.

and the name is....

Sonoma Sunrise....thanks to Genie on Facebook!

Gearing up for a give a way...my first, so stay tuned!

Orange Burst

Wow...what a great colorful bracelet! I am loving the color combination if I do say so myself! I found these cool orange fiber beads at a bead show and just had to have them.

The orange beads are Tinalak fabric covered wood beads.
Tinalak is a colorfully designed cloth. It is handwoven and made from the bark of trees including banana fibers.Handcrafted by t'boli people (natives of the Philippines) in the Philippines.

I paired them with multi colored polymer beads hand crafted by fellow Etsian Hande Burge at Aslan Crafts. I hand forged a hook and eye clasp from brass. The bracelet is a generous 8 1/2" and is very lightweight. You can find this in my "Flap Your Wings" Etsy store.