2008 - 52 weeks of Jewelry - Image Heavy!
For the past two years I have participated in a challenge called the Year of Jewelry. That is actually the reason this blog was started. Can you believe it has been 2 years already? Anyway, last year I thought it was kind of neat to see how my work progressed throughout the year in one post. I have done it again. 
Of course I have made many more pieces than what is pictured here, this is just what I have submitted for the YOJ challenge.
This last year has been a very big year for my family as we bought a new home, put in a yard, and built a fabulous studio. My classes have picked up and I hope that 2009 continues that trend. I thank all of you that have participated in my classes and supported me with your purchases. I cannot tell you how much I appreciate you, your support and business.
I am going to push myself a bit harder this year. That is already one of my goals. I have a very difficult time being creative and I really need to work on it more. My work is nowhere near the level that I would like it to be and I want to get it closer this year. I have already challenged myself to write some tutorials and try a few new techniques. I need to sit down and spend some good quality time with my sketch book as well.
So here is my year in jewelry for 2008. As always, comments and critiques and suggestions are welcome and much appreciated.
Of course I have made many more pieces than what is pictured here, this is just what I have submitted for the YOJ challenge. This last year has been a very big year for my family as we bought a new home, put in a yard, and built a fabulous studio. My classes have picked up and I hope that 2009 continues that trend. I thank all of you that have participated in my classes and supported me with your purchases. I cannot tell you how much I appreciate you, your support and business.
I am going to push myself a bit harder this year. That is already one of my goals. I have a very difficult time being creative and I really need to work on it more. My work is nowhere near the level that I would like it to be and I want to get it closer this year. I have already challenged myself to write some tutorials and try a few new techniques. I need to sit down and spend some good quality time with my sketch book as well.
So here is my year in jewelry for 2008.
As always, comments and critiques and suggestions are welcome and much appreciated.
Can't wait to see what you come up with next year. My favorite is the 3rd one in the right hand column. Then again, there's Left #2, Right #18 and 24. I can't make up my mind.
Happy New Year,
Lois
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Thanks Lois.
I am also excited to see what I come up with this year. I have a few things in mind that I would like to try. Thanks so much for your support and I love to read your comments.
Melissa
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This is all great work lady!
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Hey Swati! Thanks for all of your support and help. I really do appreciate you. It is so good to have a rock behind me holding me up! Thanks for everything!
~Melissa
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Great work, Melissa. Lot of good designs. How could you do all these alone? You must be very creative and hard working. I will try some of these. Thank you. Get going.
-Sami
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I like your designs. They are so beautiful and original.
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Great work, Melissa. My favourite is the second one on the left. Lovely.
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Great work, Melissa. Lot of good designs. My fav is the 5th one on the left.
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I like the second one from the top in the first coulmn. I my opinion, it would be a best party wear ornament, in the marriages or anniversaries, I would like to try it out, although its not my type but looking gorgeous.
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