Well, I had my open house on July 18 & 19th and it was a fantastic success. There weren't many people, but those that came were fabulous. I was busy the entire time. I was able to meet with some new people and I was able to visit with many of my friends (THE VERY BEST PART!!!!!)

There has been so much happening that I figure I will update.

My sweet baby Kate has just turned 2! It is crazy to think that my first baby (Riley) will be entering the 3rd grade this year. HOW DID THAT HAPPEN?!?!?!?! I cannot believe how big they get so stinking fast. here are a couple of pictures of Kate's Second Birthday party. We were very fortunate and my parents were here. They didn't stay nearly long enough though.



A friend from church had a birthday and her daughters had me make this necklace and pendant for her. It is made with Botswana Agate and 14K gold-filled wire. It turned out so pretty. I am glad to report that she LOVES the piece.



MORE SIRIUS JEWELRY!!!

The next two pieces are another custom order. After making the previous two Sirius Black pendants I was requested to make another set of Sirius Jewelry. This has been a fun one and I have had the good fortune of developing a fantastic friendship through the process. Mary, I hope you enjoy these pieces, and I look forward to when we finally get to meet in person and I can see them on you!!!



August Classes:

Below is my August Schedule. If you are interested in taking a class please call me and I can give you further details.  All classes are taught in Norton, OH unless otherwise noted.

Date	Time	Class	Cost
8/5	4:30 - 8:00	Wire Wrapped Pendants	$65
8/8	6:30 - 9:30	Intro to Wire II	$45
8/9	11:00 - 4:00	Basic Soldering - Grand River Beads, Rocky River	$100
8/12	6:00 - 9:30	Working With Resin	$55
8/14	6:00 - 9:30	Intro to Etching	$60
8/16	10:30 - 4:00	Basic Soldering  - Norton (1 space left)	$100
8/19	6:00 - 9:30	Making Metal Beads	$65
8/21	6:00 - 9:30	Cold Connection Jewelry	$55
8/23	10:30 - 4:00	Bezel Set Ring - Basic soldering Required First	$105
8/28	6:00 - 9:30	Intro to Metals/Piercing	$65

Art Jewelry Magazine:

I got my September issue of Art Jewelry magazine this past week. As I was looking through it I was very surprised to see a picture of my Winter Lily in there. It is on page 86 and is used as the "teaser" picture for the next (November) issue of the magazine. It is kind of exciting.