Friday, October 31, 2014

boo!


Happy Haunting and
Happy Birthday, little brother! xo

Friday, October 24, 2014

Experimenting with my Hand Saw

https://www.etsy.com/listing/208255639/robins-egg-blue-earrings-enameled-copper?ref=shop_home_active_10
 So, I've been playing with my hand saw experimenting with cutting designs on the interior of metal pieces.  When developing new processes and techniques, I tend to default to some of my reliable faves for other aspects of the designs and for these earrings I've cut whimsical freehand hearts - I love heart shapes! I've also repeated the enameling in gorgeous robin's egg but embellished the color with a sprinkling of orient red, a pretty complementary contrast!
https://www.etsy.com/listing/208255639/robins-egg-blue-earrings-enameled-copper?ref=shop_home_active_10
While creating these earrings, I could also see future designs featuring the concave side of my little domed discs, perhaps with some hammering for texture and finishing with oxidization rather than enameling...
 
If you're keen, these are available in the shop today! Just click on the photos for the link.
 
Hope the sun is out where you are ~ xo

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

NEW! Silver Layered Necklace Set ~ Give Her The Moon

 
https://www.etsy.com/listing/208140495/silver-layered-necklace-set-moon-phases?ref=shop_home_active_3
 
 
https://www.etsy.com/listing/208140495/silver-layered-necklace-set-moon-phases?ref=shop_home_active_3


https://www.etsy.com/listing/208140495/silver-layered-necklace-set-moon-phases?ref=shop_home_active_3
I've been at my bench this week and have a few new pieces in the shop beginning with this Layered Necklace Set inspired by the phases of the moon - come see!

Friday, October 17, 2014

Cuteness!

...sleepy girl...but she's also giving me the upside-down-peeky-look
in case I have treats!

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

An Autumn Weekend


 
Autumn is in full swing around here - vibrant color, falling leaves, perfect pumpkins and a delicious Thanksgiving dinner with family and friends! And the weather has been fabulous - sunny, fresh and wonderful for outdoor activity. Here is a round up of some of the highlights of our gorgeous October holiday weekend! I was sitting having my coffee when these two yellow maple leaves drifted down and settled on this pretty rusty mum on our back step - so lovely!
There are still lots of gloriously hued leaves on our maples and oaks but they are
beginning to fall and swirl about the yard. 
Ethel is beside herself romping in them
 and chasing them as the breeze flutters them around the lawn.
 
 
I love to set a table and special occasions are a wonderful chance to show guests how happy I am to have them join us.  And then I love to take photos of it! Here are a few from Thanksgiving dinner.
 
We are going to be away for Christmas this year so my niece and I decided to combine holiday dinners this weekend - we celebrated 'Chris-giving' or was it 'Thank-mas'... there were 12 for dinner and we were so glad to have everyone there!


 
A smattering of gold stars and a few sparkly ornaments in orange and purple celebrated autumn
with just a hint of Christmas. On Saturday morning, Sophie, her best friend and I set up shop to create sweet felted acorn ornaments, also in orange, purple and red, to dangle from the branches in the centerpiece.
 
 


'The girls' helping to arrange the table.
 

 
 
Saturday night's dessert was these yummy rice crispie squares pumpkins (found on Pinterest).  We used food coloring to 'orange' them up and fondue chocolate for their stems.
 
 

There's a turkey in that there pot!!!
 We tried a couple of times to deep fry a turkey - and have always ended up putting it in the oven.  It's hard to properly cook it all the way through this way.  Hubs and my brother-in-law were determined and it was a resounding success! perfectly delicious (and we had a back up on the BBQ rotisserie, just in case :).
Happy October!


Thursday, October 9, 2014

Holiday Shipping Guidelines from Canada Post

WILD WOMAN will be on vacation beginning approximately December 11 so please order early! 

 LAST ORDER DATE FOR CUSTOM and MADE TO ORDER items for the Holidays:
   ~ Australia, New Zealand, Europe and International Destinations: NOVEMBER 14
        ~ United States: NOVEMBER 21
        ~ Canada: NOVEMBER 24
 
https://www.etsy.com/shop/WildWomanJewelry?ref=si_shop&view_type=gallery
 
HOLIDAY SEASON SUGGESTED MAILING DATES from Canada Post on READY TO SHIP Items:

Canada Post suggests the following as shipping dates for Christmas delivery. Please know these are ESTIMATES and the earlier orders are placed and shipped, delivery for Christmas is more certain. Between November 24 and December 10, I will be shipping daily, as required, to make sure your order’s journey is as timely as possible. I really want you to receive your package in time!

*****Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and most Other International Destinations:
* Regular International Small Packet Air (prices stated in listings) - Please order by November 29 for shipping by December 1.
* Xpresspost International Air (Contact me for pricing to your location) – Please order by December 6 for shipping by December 8. A Shipping Upgrade listing will be created for purchase prior to shipping to cover the additional costs.

*****United States:
* Regular Small Packet Air (prices stated in listings) - Please order by December 8 for shipping by December 10.

*****Canada:
* Please order by December 8 for shipping by December 10.
 
https://www.etsy.com/shop/WildWomanJewelry?ref=si_shop&view_type=gallery

https://www.etsy.com/listing/166922950/gift-wrap-gift-packaging-optional-add-on?ref=shop_home_active_1&ga_search_query=gift%2Btin
 

Monday, October 6, 2014

A Great Weekend at the Fredericton Fall Show!

Thank you so much to everyone who stopped by and took home Wild Woman creations! It was wonderful event and so good to see everyone!
xo karon