March 2020

Is Glue Useful In Making Jewelry?

Going on week 2 of “isolation.”  I literally have not gone anywhere for almost a week, other than picking up Luna from the animal shelter last Wednesday.  I am so grateful that I was able to get her before things completely shut down.  I am lucky that I already work from home.  My hubby is… Read more »

“Keep Calm and Put Your Jewelry On” – unknown

I have been struggling with writing this week’s blog.  On the one hand I am so trying to “carry on” as I normally would.  Since my studio is a separate building at my residence I have no need to go anywhere other than to make a weekly (at least) trip to the grocery store.  Now… Read more »

Warrenton, NC Arts and Crafts Day

Hi all! I am taking this week off from writing my blog as I am busy, busy, busy preparing for Arts & Crafts Day in Warrenton.  Sat Mar 14 2020 at 09:00 am The Warrenton Golf Club, 129 18th Hole Drive, Warrenton NC 27589. More details can be found at https://allevents.in/mobile/amp-event.php?event_id=200019119292219 I am also busy… Read more »

Bloodstone VS. Aquamarine

Aquamarine is the most commonly known birthstone for March. But did you know that March has another birthstone? Bloodstone. Bloodstone is a dark green variety of chalcedony of the quartz family. It has flecks of iron oxide giving it its distinctive red spots resembling blood, hence the name! Bloodstone is found in rocks or riverbeds… Read more »