linked treasures
This incredible necklace above was made by one of the very talented girls from Vintaj. It is made of Vintaj brass, Green Girl pewter, and my own Earthenwood Steam Stones. The amazing this about this design is that Mackenzie not only came up with the design and made it AT the show, on the spot, but she also made two matching ones while at the show as well (although with different colored steam stones). All three of our stores got one, and I was honored to wear this one one day, and display it in the booth for the other days. I love the mix of brass and pewter, and the little touch of color that my porcelain brings!
And speaking of Green Girl, here are some of the beads I picked up from them at the show. I simply could not attend a Bead & Button without coming home with a pouch full of their pewter and shibiuchi! I finally got some keys, plus the new keyhole component! It is gorgeous! And I love that we seem to have simultaneously designed keyholes at the same time. I can't wait to use them together. The winged heart is special to me right now, it has a compass design etched on the front and it says follow on the back. A great reminder to follow one's heart...