Clawing My Way Back from Oblivion!

1) "Remember that girl who used to blog about jewelry or something... where did she go?"
2) "Sweet Sincerity who?"
3) "Is Bethany dead?"
Well, I am glad to say, in the immortal words of Mark Twain, that "the reports of my death are greatly exaggerated." In fact, I am very much alive as I type these words. :) However, I do think a little bit of explanation is in order. Long story short, I got my all four of my wisdom teeth out at the beginning of the month, and although my cheeks took only a matter of a week/week and a half to return to their normal size and color (as seen in the picture), I'm still dealing with the pain and complications of this surgery. And everyone told me it was going to be a breeze! HA! I have to say that I am THRILLED to be able to be back to work, but it's always hard for me to find the proper amount of motivation after spending weeks on the couch, eating fudgcicles, napping, and watching a Bones marathon on Netflix. Has anyone else noticed the AMAZING JEWELRY on that show? If you can look past all the scientific jargon and freaky skeletons, you will notice that EVERY EPISODE has gorgeous pieces!


"**HOW THEY WORK***
Using dryer balls instead of chemically treated dryer sheets is healthier for you as well as the environment because you are able to avoid the risks of chemical residues left on clothing and released into the air. The dryer balls are non toxic and hypoallergenic, a definite advantage for people and babies with sensitive skin.
When placed in the dryer among the wet laundry the dryer balls help to lift and separate the clothes reducing static and drying time as well as leaving the clothes soft and fluffy. Technically the dryer balls work by improving the circulation of heat and air through the wet items."
Using dryer balls instead of chemically treated dryer sheets is healthier for you as well as the environment because you are able to avoid the risks of chemical residues left on clothing and released into the air. The dryer balls are non toxic and hypoallergenic, a definite advantage for people and babies with sensitive skin.
When placed in the dryer among the wet laundry the dryer balls help to lift and separate the clothes reducing static and drying time as well as leaving the clothes soft and fluffy. Technically the dryer balls work by improving the circulation of heat and air through the wet items."
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Wood Tile Pendant by Bgifford |

ANYWAY...Now I'd like to discuss something very serious...my commitment phobia! My wonderful metalsmithing teacher suggested that I commit to using more quality metals in my designs, thus being able to have a higher profit margin and appealing to a wider variety of customers. Funny, although I have already started working with pricey 14K gold and sterling silver, I'm so gun-shy when it comes to committing to all high end metals. It's not like you can run down to Home Depot or Jo Ann Fabrics and rustle up some 24K gold sheet metal or anything... Regardless of the inconvenience, I'm committing to making jewelry with high quality metals. I've already listed some things with gold, gold fill, and sterling silver. The earrings above were a custom order made from solid 14K gold with faceted garnets, and I'm really excited about how they turned out! I hope that the rest of my high quality jewelry turns out just as well!
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Keep Calm and Blog on Typewriter Pinback Button by AliceFlynn |
And finally, here are a few treasury collections for your viewing pleasure :) My sister made them...they are her very first treasuries that she put together! What do you think?