April Showers Bring Big Sales

Visit either of my online shops and check out my 50% sale!  This fabulous discount applies to all of my pieces with the exception of polymer clay items.  This sale will end on May 1 so hurry on down!  I'd love to have you find "your" piece of jewelry and save some money at the same time!

My shops are http://zibbet.com/secondsisteratmoarkjewelry
                       http://secondsisteratmoarkjewelry.artfire.com

Raven's Caw: Of Magnets and Armature

Raven's Caw: Of Magnets and Armature 

These necklaces are so innovative and unique -  just LOVE them!  Shows how far one can go using polymer clay with other products.  As a fairly new polymer consumer, I am in "awe" of all the artisans who have such original designs.  Maybe some day, I'll rise to their ranks, but first, I need to shut down my left brain and let the right brain loose!  So hard for me to do...

New Venue, New FUN!

   Beginning January, 2012, I began my journey into the world of "Polymer Clay" and what fun I've had so far.  A long time ago, I dabbled with FIMO clay, but this is so different.  Fimo clay is still used in this venue, but my choice of clay (so far) is Premo Sculpey clay.  It is very easy to use, and has a variety of colors that can be mixed together to make any color wanted. 
   I love working with my hands, and this venue just resonated with me.  The possibilities are endless; your imagination is the only thing that will hold you back.  Classes are held in many cities; unfortunately, I live in a rural area where these kinds of amenities are not available.  I learn by "hands on" and through online tutorials, books, and magazines. 

   There are so many very talented artisans that have captured the hearts of many; each one that I find online is my current favorite! Polymer clay has been used in so many different ways, from sculptures, bowls, lamps, figurines, decorative art for homes, silverware, pens, to jewelry, to name a few.  Just google polymer clay and see where it takes you!
   I invite you to stay with me as I continue my journey; I will be posting new items as they are created.  You can find me online at www.secondsisteratmoarkjewelry.com; my website has links to my two online shops.

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Rings for Fun and Fashion

Are you a ring person? I am; I absolutely LOVE rings and like many different styles. I'm never happier than when I have a new ring to wear!

Artfire has a wonderful collection of rings for every occasion and pocketbook. I've put together a collection of some that peaked my interest for you to see.

Enjoy!

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Handmade Gifts

Artisans/Jewelry Designers Community: 20 Days of December - AJD Members Promotions for C...

Artisans/Jewelry Designers Community: 20 Days of December - AJD Members Promotions for C...: "FOR THE NEXT TWENTY DAYS WE WILL BE FEATURING SOME OF OUR MEMBERS AND THEIR SHOPS, PROMOTING THEIR HANDMADE ITEMS AND HOPING THAT YOU WILL ..."

The Saga of an Armadillo

Just recently our granddaughters were visiting us for their annual 2 week summer stay. We spent every day boating, swimming and tubing on our beautiful Corps lake. One day we were on our boat going to our favorite swimming area when my husband noticed something in the lake. We went over to it and found a young armadillo trying desperately to swim. I will refer to it as a male just for the sake of this story.

The poor little nipper kept rolling onto his back and his head would go under the water. Our granddaughters cried, "Nana, don't let it drown. Do something". So I immediately jumped into the water with a swimming noodle, looped it around the armadillo's head and he grabbed on. However, he couldn't stay afloat on one noodle so I put a second one around him and he crawled right up on them. I had to swim it to shore, which was quite a distance; so glad I had my swim flippers on! The little nipper just hung on - seemed like he knew I was trying to help. When we finally got to shore he didn't have enough strength to crawl out of the water onto land. I kept nudging him and finally got his front feet on land but he couldn't go any farther. I left him there hoping that he would live. Our granddaughters kept assuring us that he would be OK.

After more boating and swimming, we went back to check on him. He was still in the same spot and hadn't moved farther onto land but he seemed very alert. So I took a boat paddle, got back into the water and swam to him. I gently pushed him with the paddle and he got most of his body out of the water but wouldn't go further. We left for the day but checked on him the next day and he was gone. We have to believe that the little guy was able to find his way to a safe place on land. Our granddaughters were thrilled that he lived!

Now remember that armadillos are like the "plague" here in Arkansas. They can wreak havoc in your garden and lawn and are not the friendliest of animals. Everyone I told this story to asked why in the world would I save an armadillo. I said because he was drowning and I couldn't stand to let that happen. Besides, our granddaughters wanted their Nana to help it - how could I not? Now I'm not particularly fond of armadillos but I hope when this little guy grows up he finds the garden or lawn of the person who threw him into the middle of the lake to drown and happily digs up everything! Now that would be justice!