Getting into the swing of things

Swing Treasury on Etsy

So, it's just about the end of the summer and time to get back into the swing of things for the fall. We had back to school night at the Elementary School this evening. Everything was exciting and new for the kids. Back to school night for the High School was cancelled due to the Earthquake! School has not even begun and there are already cancellations!

This summer has seemed to fly by in some ways and has felt long in others. I started a new job about 6 weeks ago, so I have been feeling a bit frazzled. I am working from home as a Search Engine Evaluator for a company called Leapforce. It's a lot of reading guidelines and then applying what I've learned to evaluating search engine results. The company seems great so far. They have an online chat with other agents which has been really nice. The other agents have been welcoming and very helpful. I have been away from this type of technical reading for so long that it's been an adjustment getting my brain to work in a manner that can comprehend what I'm reading. The best part of the job is that I can work from home in my PJs, work around my kids schedules and still create jewelry. I think I just need to get into the swing of things....how about you?

Gotta love those Cows!

Moo!

Etsy Treasury Hunter

My treasury was featured on this great blog, Etsy Treasury Hunter. They feature Etsy Treasury's on their blog and have weekly contest for members of their Etsy Team. Check out the site.

Close Knit Friends Treasury

Opps!

I can't believe that it's already August today! I completely got caught up in summer and forgot all about the Artist of the Month post for this month. Oh well, such is life.

I hope that you are all having a wonderful summer. I am making charms and anklets which seem to be the big sellers this summer. Here are two anklets that I just finished and listed on Etsy. I'll post some of the new charms this week.

Silver Fish Blue Beaded Anklet

Silver Oh Happy Day Purple Beaded Anklet

Enjoy your summer day & I promise I'll return with The Artist of The Month post for September. 

"Find the pattern of Life." by Madi

Wire Earrings Jewelry Class

Here are the two sample earrings that I made last week for the class I will be teaching in September. I am excited for the class. If you live in the area and are interested in taking the class, it is scheduled for Wednesday, September 14th from 6:30 to 8:30 at Firehouse Pottery & Arts in Mt. Airy, Maryland. 

Thinking of maybe adding a few wire earring styles to my Etsy shop, what do you think?

Photo Shop Class

I just finished my Photo Shop class this week. We had fun putting together a slide show with music, so I thought I'd share it with you. Let me know what you think.

I decided to use one of my favorite songs "Motherland" by Natalie Merchant as background music.
I was surprised at how easy the process really is using Photo Shop. What a cool program!

Today it's a bit of jewelry creating in the morning, a bike ride with my daughter and then off to the pool for the afternoon.

Hope you are having a wonderful day!

"Use your mind. It is a very useful tool." by Madi

Back from the beach

Nothing like a week at the beach to put everything in perspective. It was great to have the family time together without the pressures of work, car pools and other day to days. The kids had a wonderful time with Daddy, playing in the pool, body surfing and playing mini golf.

This week I'm catching up with the bills, filling jewelry orders and getting back to healthy eating (after a bit of candy and junk overload at the beach!) I am working on a few Wire Earring samples for a class that I will be teaching in the fall. I'll post photos later this week.

Have a great day!

"The Earth is a glowing marble. Enjoy it. " by Madi