It's Time to Say Hello Again!

Hello, Everyone!

    Well, it's been quite while, I know, since I was here last, so I thought that I would just take a few minutes out from doing classwork to say hi, and tell you what's been going on, and why you haven't heard from me for awhile!
    As some of you may (or may not) know, I have gone back to college online, and have thus been otherwise occupied for most of the time! While it is exciting to be earning a degree, it is also daunting, time consuming

I'm Still Here!

Hello, Everyone!

I thought I should come and tell everyone hi, and let you all know that I'm still here, and still going to school!

Yes, I've gone back to college to study Web design! I figured that since I don't understand much about setting up this site or optimizing it, even with the use of the tools, that It behooved me to learn as much as I can about every aspect of it, and not just a little bit of this, and a bit of that! I think that it will serve me much better in the

More About Jewelry Making

I'm making a quick stop just so I can say hello again, and to ensure that anyone coming here is aware that although it is coming along slowly, this site is coming along.

I have been making jewelry, also, having added several pictures of "Orbit" Earrings which I made very recently. They're made with sterling silver wire and various colored gemstone beads, along with some pretty pastel-colored mother of pearl and sterling silver bali or diamond cut beads. The earrings displayed on this

More Jewelry Soon To Come!

Hello, Everybody!

I just wanted to stop in real quick (after spending last night and most of today in the hospital), and say hello.

I have been working on some new pieces, while also doing some online college assignments, so I've been fairly busy, but I wanted to come and remind everyone of the one-of-a-kind, hand-made jewelry that I make. It's made with sterling silver, or gold filled wire or precious silver clay, and usually gemstone beads or cabochons and freshwater

What A Day!!!

Hi, Everyone!!!

I'm stopping in to say hello, so you know that I'm here, and that I haven't given up on setting this site up the way I would like for it to be in the end.

I have had to spend yesterday away from home and have work done on my teeth (enchanting, isn't it?!!) LOL! Yes, I have to keep my smile nice, so the day was spent in Charlotte, and we went and toured the Billy Graham Library, and the museum, I guess -- his childhood home, where he and Ruth shared their lives, pictures of all the family and extended family, pictures of Billy with officials and leaders from all over the world. Everybody loves that manand his wife, as evidenced in all the mementos from people everywhere on the planet, from trips they made to serve those in other countries. I thought it was just so wonderful -- and looking in the library at all of the books they and others in their families have published was just amazing! There is such talent in that family, along with their devotion to God!

You are probably asking yourself what this has to do with hand-made jewelry, right? Well, I was just inspired by the talent, and the way that each of them made the decision to do something, and then stuck with it until they succeeded in doing or creating whatever it was they had decided they were supposed to do with their talents.

It works that way with other artistic gifts/talents, as well. Before I discovered that I could take some sterling silver or gold filled wire, or even copper or brass wire, now, some gemstone cabochons or beads, and make them into beautiful pendants, earrings or bracelets, I would have just gone on wishing that I could do something with my talents, instead of going ahead and finding books and websites where I could learn more and further develop my skills.

Also, I have since learned that although I'm permanently disabled and unable to work outside my home, I am also able to learn (with help, of course) to set up a website whereby I can discuss and also sell the jewelry which I have been creating. This to me is the most awesome thing!!!

SO, I went and toured an amazing and inspiring place where I learned even more about some very well known and famous people, and came home even more inspired to use the talents and gifts that were given to me, and now I'm here to let everyone know that I may have trouble setting up this site to be optimal as far as its appearance and how much it earns me, but I am still here trying and learning bit by bit, and not giving up.

I hope this blog will be an inspiration to someone else who feels that they don't want to keep trying, or that they don't know enough to do something. You do, and you can keep going. If I can, truly, anyone can!

Have a blessed day, and please continue to come and leave questions or comments for me.

Blessings, sunny days and peace always,
ninib :)

Hand-Made, One-of-a Kind Gemstone Jewelry

I make one-of-a-kind, hand-made gemstone jewelry, using sterling silver or gold-filled wire and genuine gemstones. The gemstones are of many different sorts, sizes, shapes and colors, faceted and cabochon, precious, semiprecious, and even some rare and exotics.

My favorite spot online for gemstones, wire, tools and lessons is http://www.wire-sculpture.com/jewelry-making-tools-1.html. You'll love the customer service, and the knowledge of the staff, not to mention the free tuts and jewelry patterns, and the free tip every day. Try them out! :)