tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91530123100220694982024-02-02T01:21:59.350-05:00Hillcrest Jewelry DesignA day in the life of a busy mom trying to create beautiful jewelry and build a business amongst all the distractions.Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07375885592932851304noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153012310022069498.post-59342082519561488162010-03-25T20:12:00.000-04:002010-03-25T20:12:32.240-04:00Initial Bracelets & Mother's Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These cute little bracelets are proving to be quite popular and from them I was inspired to create a new take on an old concept. The mother's bracelet. Or, in this case, the grandmother's bracelet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Since I began my business 3 years ago, I've received a multitude of orders for Mother's Bracelets. You've seen them, I'm sure. Some are very blingy with crystals, some with gemstones, some in sterling silver. I made myeself one for my 4 kiddies in sterling silver and gold fill. Whatever the overall look is, they all have the block letter beads in common.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> They look great but since the price of precious metals has increased over the past couple of years, so has the cost to make them and they have become an investment piece, costing upwards of a couple hundred dollars depending on how many names are included and materials used. Over the past year I've noticed a dramatic decrease in requests for such pieces. The concept is still a popular one though--moms and grandmoms alike, wish to represent their favorite little people in shiny, happy bling. And so I've found a way to do so in a more affordable way. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Each child is represented by a sterling silver initial stamped tag and birth month crystal charm. Prices vary depending on the number of charms. A single tag and charm bracelet starts at $20. Up to 8 tag/charm combinations can fit on a 7" bracelet which would cost $64--a far cry from hundreds of dollars. Another great quality about this style of mother's bracelet is that it can easily be added upon for a growing family.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All of the metal used is sterling silver so it will last the test of time. I punch the tags myself out of sterling silver sheet metal. I stamp each 1/2" round tag and add the hole for hanging. The chain is sterling silver cable chain that is 2.4mm thick. All the findings are sterling silver. I hand wrap each 4mm bicone Swarovski crystal in sterling silver wire. I will make the bracelet to 7" but upon request I can make it smaller or larger to fit individual needs at no additional cost. Should you like to inquire about how you can order a bracelet for yourself or someone special, just send a line or two to:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="mailto:hillcrestjewelrydesign@comcast.net">hillcrestjewelrydesign@comcast.net</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and I'll get back to you. All US orders enjoy free shipping. International orders are welcome--please e-mail me for shipping rates. Your HJD purchase will arrive in a ribbon tied, cotton filled gift box ready for gift giving. Please allow at least 2 weeks for production and shipping (International orders may take longer).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_dytRnRJnGou8rGnoy0pUW1Eqr83qlXM5Ou9BVKVW9ub0gql9y7c8wPQR1IOf3SLy7nN-akSM5eyKT-In8USLRHcuaKiwA2UAxpf62OuY7ddF47iS0UlVRJ5QcKWM7DOAn9cytXbSvQZe/s1600/HJD1977c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_dytRnRJnGou8rGnoy0pUW1Eqr83qlXM5Ou9BVKVW9ub0gql9y7c8wPQR1IOf3SLy7nN-akSM5eyKT-In8USLRHcuaKiwA2UAxpf62OuY7ddF47iS0UlVRJ5QcKWM7DOAn9cytXbSvQZe/s320/HJD1977c.jpg" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"> I'm going to give this bracelet to my mom for her birthday. She hasn't seen it yet so you're getting a sneak peak at it. Shhh, don't tell her, it's a surprise. I'm also going to make one for myself for mother's day. By the way, wouldn't this be the perfect gift for a mom or grandmom for Mother's Day on May 9th??</div>Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07375885592932851304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153012310022069498.post-72892515361480230912010-03-16T20:21:00.000-04:002010-03-16T20:21:29.555-04:00A Tribute to the Day of GreenHappy St. Patty's Day! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpFUNrAiC56oR2zWtVj6YOhg8PPjitEq-FoDElr5sHKDHgRxXr2PFoINgydpMORB8QMZtNVR-Kf5tgUNc6z42MUn9u8hWqvYGzdacNz8OgwbAlKqlghA-ekGJqb7OqjIeank3zfgpYMX8S/s1600-h/HJD1604a.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpFUNrAiC56oR2zWtVj6YOhg8PPjitEq-FoDElr5sHKDHgRxXr2PFoINgydpMORB8QMZtNVR-Kf5tgUNc6z42MUn9u8hWqvYGzdacNz8OgwbAlKqlghA-ekGJqb7OqjIeank3zfgpYMX8S/s320/HJD1604a.JPG" vt="true" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDrp_IR3N4bkvm5xaLse8hXO7sLFafX1QtYLTBh-oH5HcUWlcQJmq3btUrT-pgSbKpFUu-1L0UQ3-AFGG40fiUbg58Pptim6mLc2G0qTSqP7Zn12Ww-mqI5niD5bOizPIzxDhYwtRtfL2U/s1600-h/HJD1603.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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I really enjoyed the music that I had on there until I heard a disturbing sound bite that I assure you I did not intend to be part of the musical repertoire. I have listened to this popout player countless times and have never heard this before today nor do I know where it originated from. I just wanted to appologize to my readers for any offense that this might have caused.<br />
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HeatherHeatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07375885592932851304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153012310022069498.post-63272967570362371762010-03-06T18:37:00.002-05:002010-03-06T18:40:11.335-05:00March GiveawayHi All!<br />
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One of my fellow Busy Moms of Etsy is having a March Giveaway on her blog. She's got some great supplies in her etsy shop and is giving away glass crackle beads this month. Hop on over to check out her blog and see the beads. <a href="http://evelynstreasures.blogspot.com/">http://evelynstreasures.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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Hope you're having a great springlike weekend where you are. ~HeatherHeatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07375885592932851304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153012310022069498.post-20780599830772499612010-02-23T12:07:00.000-05:002010-02-23T12:07:34.516-05:00New Bling Update<div align="right" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Just a quick peek at the new collection. I'm at a loss for a name for the collection though so I could really use your help. I only have these 3 made so far but plan to make more of this style with various stones.</div><div align="right" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">~Heather</div>Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07375885592932851304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153012310022069498.post-44180346906205269242010-02-08T08:00:00.000-05:002010-02-18T18:22:54.740-05:00Sterling Wrapped Gemstone Necklaces<div>Another new collection to show you this Monday. I love the rustic beauty of combining fringed edged, up-cycled corduroy ribbon with sterling silver wrapped gemstones. Each of these three pieces contain a Chinese Picture Jasper stone and as you can see in the pictures, each stone has different hues and patterns. All are stunning, if you ask me, but I am a bit biased. I'll admit that.</div><br />
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<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpDwIuu06JGZhyBOVEWV8aXOirWXScHp9KIVBgvjWefMbMFoYQyO_IuIazIt8Ftu8I-xE68XlPoGw8M5jhMLqOvAJsDvPMrXiGVBS1V7taL9kPcRnkdf-3dxa5pfsnkU59ZbUkq2opkosD/s1600-h/hjd1934ga.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435652069556225122" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpDwIuu06JGZhyBOVEWV8aXOirWXScHp9KIVBgvjWefMbMFoYQyO_IuIazIt8Ftu8I-xE68XlPoGw8M5jhMLqOvAJsDvPMrXiGVBS1V7taL9kPcRnkdf-3dxa5pfsnkU59ZbUkq2opkosD/s320/hjd1934ga.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a> The other thing that I love about this particular stone is that each stone has a variety of colors that will easily fit in with a broad array of wardrobes.<br />
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These particular necklaces hang at approximately 21 1/2" and are secured with a hook clasp. All metal is sterling silver and hand forged/hand wrapped. The pendants are approximately 37mm wide by 30mm high.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ4FKSe3f1hs3f7p1hLcCAAj0sDWDA1HO3EAEt_mFx6lGESyEAuXlzNIcrcn4g3QU5Hx7JXxuvciRDQ8n9q9zb6uaotX82y8rNzcEliTDH0HL8jh2QqhDz86psfte2VdiWDRUGIgj-03A7/s1600-h/hjd1934brd.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435652064021547954" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ4FKSe3f1hs3f7p1hLcCAAj0sDWDA1HO3EAEt_mFx6lGESyEAuXlzNIcrcn4g3QU5Hx7JXxuvciRDQ8n9q9zb6uaotX82y8rNzcEliTDH0HL8jh2QqhDz86psfte2VdiWDRUGIgj-03A7/s320/hjd1934brd.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a> I have yet to post these on etsy as I'd like to debut them officially at my Valentine's Jewelry Party this Saturday. I plan to make more of this type of necklace with various other gemstones so if you like this style keep your eyes peeled for the Sterling Wrapped Gemstone Collection. I want to make matching bracelets as well but have yet to actually do so.<br />
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<div>Did You Know?? </div><div></div><br />
<ul><li>Picture jasper is named so because the patterns in the stone resemble a small landscape? </li>
<li>This stone can also be found in Angola, Algeria, Asia, Germany, Peru, Idaho and Oregon?</li>
<li>It is thought that picture jasper helps promote global awareness by bringing the wearer closer to nature?</li>
</ul>Lesson over. Have a great Monday! ~Heather<br />
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<div></div></div>Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07375885592932851304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153012310022069498.post-57837900177329381722010-02-07T10:18:00.008-05:002010-02-07T11:18:05.127-05:00Rosary PiecesHappy Sunday!<br /><div><div><div></div><div></div><br /><div>Some of the latest creations from the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">HJD</span> studio/former dining room/ office:</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435522275124142642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO67GQoqODgdy2Llfs6zU_ojygwt-bTbbz5xgVUSCIbMrZce0u8L16GDTh_M2dPaEPUhvOCZLTVx6rRTMJAvhyphenhyphenjJXqhTlcLs2744Tny8WkeddksJShfhmEuGEUkMdPp-rP5LGEtUK6J9RH/s320/HJD1945c.jpg" /></div><br /><div>Some time ago I was given bits and pieces of old family rosaries. A little lesson into my personal history here. I was raised in the Roman Catholic religion. I never really embraced the religion and always considered myself to be a Christian. Plain and simple. I can appreciate some of the Catholic traditions though and if you see me in a Catholic church these days, you might even see me genuflect. I do not attend church regularly although I feel I have a deep spiritual side and that works for me. </div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435522268084635634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitIv9kozptXCU6T-qTCWA4CVUFIp7zBA9Jjc21lICamzXWNpx0lVyiJ6VBrEcDguZY3ZypmTV2udY4oi2ppsCpTMGpuNKdMgPswa6o1BvyFLbunluikQc5PpHF8DXT5WGw-tnRJWedjdVq/s320/HJD1941.jpg" /></div><div>I also have a great appreciation for that which endures time. Vintage pieces inspire me. It's not just the fact that they're "old" it's the history of the piece, where it came from, who used it and for what purpose. I have so many memories of my grandmother sitting in her green wing back chair, Bible in her lap, rosary in her arthritic hands, reciting prayers as she made her way around the rosary, one bead at a time.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435530747904756146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihAHe6p8etydMpflykxZWF9qXHxQK22tQIbXD0nOruU1-NSTw1zd4t_k6dZcyw0PYrRLDrU_w3zZYELxHv8DjViGTh6lKV9kFAah2vAsRTizFvdHwIucsHdPLhRzYeryCE1HGNFhrAfGFp/s320/HJD1940.jpg" /></div><br /><div>So, when I was given these time worn pieces of vintage rosary I felt so inspired to use them in my jewelry creations. Some pieces are more sentimental than others and with the family history I will be using them in jewelry pieces that I will be keeping and wearing and hopefully passing down to my girls someday. Some of the rosary bits I have a large amount of and will use them in pieces that I will sell. </div><br /><div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435522262602416674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX0DIo2F_CK2Z93wOFMbtihGPzhTmn90VOiPV5_RRJnPfegM3HucSjP9c8E9mqeHpiySGVm9KbYqkGkZQvaQK85HW6L4Qbq4YSUu-EYCCS5QcWLDYD3V6YMyogMiI1DvT89HUMlMYmDYqq/s320/HJD1940a.jpg" /></div><div>This particular piece, pictured above and below I will be keeping for myself. But I just wanted to share the beauty of the medal and connector piece. I believe them to represent the Mother Mary and the Seven Sorrows. I think they're sterling silver. I polished them up enough to show the detail but I really like some of the black tarnish to accentuate the beauty of the artistry that went into making it. They may possibly have been made around 1900. If anyone out there in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">blogland</span> has any knowledge of these pieces and would like to share, I'd love to learn more about them. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435521803027676098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQY0THWYKpJ9oZvzYsNkRf5NGKKDylCcs3LHafk2qMGq14Co9OwWuWXs14xeL0Yr_Rp4KQorHc84Mk4WQHLWY61qrxyG7UcTTJh-TWEVt4rHzK_72IKA-OHN5Ogk-So4E-GJRzJprZPZzT/s320/HJD1940d.jpg" /></div><div>I've also used black wood rosary bead sections in this necklace to give it some length and moss <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">opalite</span> roundels because I love how the colors of the moss <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">opalite</span> pick up the black of the rosary beads and will go nicely with a cream colored sweater I have. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435528264950084594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn8zAYkdPCzJ7fPaESS4mJxEwKOB2y9E9QVwPb98INO_l7duAOkfg5yVs9Izy_hG6U3UpMruxZnF1Elz6Y6FXBOc0dUXVBVmSQsDj-3w9gEymdrnWfzoJf0RdCDF1MnuqeNYmPaqYowNBj/s320/HJD1940b.jpg" /></div><div>This is the back of the medal pictured above. I've also tied up-cycled cream colored corduroy ribbon to the portion that goes behind the neck. It's so comfy, no clasp and large enough to just slip overhead.</div><div></div><div>And so, since these lovely creations are made using bits and pieces of rosaries, I've named these necklaces: The Bits & Pieces Rosary Collection. Look for more pieces to be added as they are completed. How fitting that I share these with you on Sunday!</div><div></div><div>~Heather<br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07375885592932851304noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153012310022069498.post-45467470782596805022010-02-01T16:06:00.005-05:002010-02-01T16:15:34.638-05:00Valentine's Day SALE!<div>I am having a Valentine's Day Sale in my etsy shop from now until Feb. 8th, 2010. All of my 4Heart pieces are marked down 10% as well as a few Valentines-ish bracelets. Check out the SALE section for more details. <a href="http://www.heathermgannon.etsy.com/">http://www.heathermgannon.etsy.com/</a> </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhke5vyznAaYBNfbXciuSagCYRaAkAfITm4AeJ7AjvS-DxrQfx4iN6QHRR57_rKHibDlFn5QDa8DeZC92BIijJwJIOXIAnQhfGxv-baN0gvRh5plkZUaKXqzopMtlR7vv3si1Ik23RudOeP/s1600-h/HJD1938.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433385915238260978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhke5vyznAaYBNfbXciuSagCYRaAkAfITm4AeJ7AjvS-DxrQfx4iN6QHRR57_rKHibDlFn5QDa8DeZC92BIijJwJIOXIAnQhfGxv-baN0gvRh5plkZUaKXqzopMtlR7vv3si1Ik23RudOeP/s320/HJD1938.jpg" /></a><br /><div><div>Please place your order by Feb. 8th to ensure delivery in time for Valentine's Day. Your purchase will arrive in a cotton filled jewelry box, tied with a pretty ribbon, ready for gift giving. Free USPS priority mail insured shipping to all US locations.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMDi__jQdrucPMwc6rcgzQ3aunzTy63mBVEfdtxh6E2WgZUqeCIQ2DTPHz4YtQZoDww5mYWmn3HWC3WW87lI-k7FNLXofK7STNvPrX1STYhMzY-hafi13_mrgHbqW8vbd1l7xxQJpZ4FGM/s1600-h/HJD1939c.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433385909363630786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMDi__jQdrucPMwc6rcgzQ3aunzTy63mBVEfdtxh6E2WgZUqeCIQ2DTPHz4YtQZoDww5mYWmn3HWC3WW87lI-k7FNLXofK7STNvPrX1STYhMzY-hafi13_mrgHbqW8vbd1l7xxQJpZ4FGM/s320/HJD1939c.jpg" /></a><br /><div>I'll be posting these little lovelies on etsy in a few minutes but I just had to give you all the heads up on the SALE! I'm thinking I need another necklace like these but with the word "LOVE". What do you think? Any other suggestions? Feel free to share your thoughts, just click on comments.</div><div> </div><div>~Heather</div></div>Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07375885592932851304noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153012310022069498.post-77896787863012753222010-01-31T15:31:00.005-05:002010-01-31T15:48:13.489-05:00New 4Heart PiecesHappy Sunday!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVVcyV0ZsL89xhJ6AQSn3b5DK9IWNSXwTh-pylQMOH3XqIzUI95I1Ahu-5nZqXs-G-jiMsXIiUgcdzN9_AY1kymwj2lalkw6chXTUt82RBlGGR79-3Yc-wEG4bVqAvihcrWmNXZ-NTDFmB/s1600-h/hjd1936c.jpg"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVVcyV0ZsL89xhJ6AQSn3b5DK9IWNSXwTh-pylQMOH3XqIzUI95I1Ahu-5nZqXs-G-jiMsXIiUgcdzN9_AY1kymwj2lalkw6chXTUt82RBlGGR79-3Yc-wEG4bVqAvihcrWmNXZ-NTDFmB/s1600-h/hjd1936c.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433006099779479474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVVcyV0ZsL89xhJ6AQSn3b5DK9IWNSXwTh-pylQMOH3XqIzUI95I1Ahu-5nZqXs-G-jiMsXIiUgcdzN9_AY1kymwj2lalkw6chXTUt82RBlGGR79-3Yc-wEG4bVqAvihcrWmNXZ-NTDFmB/s320/hjd1936c.jpg" /></a> I just wanted to pop on here real quick and share with you some brand new pieces in the 4Heart Collection. Some of the pieces I posted last time are already sold so make sure if you see something you like contact me right way as each piece is one of a kind. I will be posting these for sale on etsy in just a bit. Remember, I donate 20% of each sale to the American Heart Association. Perfect for Valentine's Day or to show your support on National Go Red for Women day, Feb. 5th, 2010. Thank you to all of you who have shown your support for this great cause.<br /><br /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIzshzXrt18l6tt4r5xlfHEYhF0gpFLJl3I8D9m7aNu0g2ZjZCTD1g4dMKt1ZPMai5e_mZehImz4ofWDBHX1otViyiqDkI0WvoQiSN2Zqx3cjLbjyIuWiqCk5BU9FYcov6zqyFJLd98F_Z/s1600-h/hjd1937b.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433006097519876034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIzshzXrt18l6tt4r5xlfHEYhF0gpFLJl3I8D9m7aNu0g2ZjZCTD1g4dMKt1ZPMai5e_mZehImz4ofWDBHX1otViyiqDkI0WvoQiSN2Zqx3cjLbjyIuWiqCk5BU9FYcov6zqyFJLd98F_Z/s320/hjd1937b.jpg" /></a> By the way, if you have a facebook account check out my fanpage. I post on there daily (more often than blogger).<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433006090456532610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd8IJTfcI8Exc0jdZUhINygWiFYJzV_02KNt0eWn35a_jUPRRwem-91JT3iIH3si9pHgTgnfSZ3TN71ddwlkwIh4Lpb5f-3K-zaXugqG0yM_TwIEB3wS41imddLze3gTv-zSWKrhg92JKV/s320/hjd+1935.jpg" /> <div><div></div>Enjoy what's left of the weekend! ~Heather </div>Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07375885592932851304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153012310022069498.post-26144679504452778072010-01-28T19:32:00.007-05:002010-01-28T20:43:17.511-05:00Hearts Galore<div>I love the color red and it's a good thing too because Valentine's Day is right around the corner. What better way to celebrate this day of Love and get through these dreary winter days, than with a PARTY!! So I've decided to have my 1st ever Hillcrest Jewelry Design Valentine's Party, the day before Valentine's Day. I have many new pieces that I'll be debuting for the Spring Collection, some oldies but goodies that are marked down, and several new pieces in the Four Heart Collection that will make the perfect Valentine's Day gift.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQHtPD3Upo_vb8Wmg4Si8hCvr6RmAdYvJT3BNJNAQaxYvvMg-ZxvS0_jxj3JnPV99hytYvQMkCPpUEluqecMsDNw1vl-j9FCiKvjKZXhtX86ssSsAtO5Qw8LrQzCf9TxCgFAVio17plKp7/s1600-h/hjd1931.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431966677959070578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQHtPD3Upo_vb8Wmg4Si8hCvr6RmAdYvJT3BNJNAQaxYvvMg-ZxvS0_jxj3JnPV99hytYvQMkCPpUEluqecMsDNw1vl-j9FCiKvjKZXhtX86ssSsAtO5Qw8LrQzCf9TxCgFAVio17plKp7/s320/hjd1931.jpg" /></a> I'm already working on setting the mood around here. I've got some interesting display ideas going on and plan to light lots of little votive candles. Of course, I've rearranged the furniture for the bazillionth time and I've turned my Christmas tree into a Valentine's Tree. All the Christmas decor was taken off and replaced with anything heart related, raffia bows, and red berries. Oh and I whipped up a heart shaped tree topper. The best part about this tree transformation has yet to come but I'm working on it. I'm making vintage inspired Valentines that will decorate every nook and cranny of the tree. As customers finish selecting all kinds of pretty must haves, they can pick a Valentine off the tree. Inside each Valentine will be a mystery discount. One Valentine might say "10% off 1 regularly priced item" and another Valentine might say "Buy 1 regularly priced item, get 50% off the second regularly priced item". I'm excited and I hope my customers have fun with it. I'm also going to have lots of yummy candy, cookies and cakes that are Valentine's Day inspired to snack on between trying on bling. <div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibt8aJO-CdUpYrSggeK26gVY8jy3KBrtQMS-RgPhSW-4o2BvSzS4drJ4Mtk30-0Q07lTrcm3zP4vSj9-iQewtKt0_YRbn1NMJ3uwauG3JnOTExJe4ZGQRAgizN5MEkyu19rEKXlDXfMYJa/s1600-h/HJD1591b.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 298px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431966669868719138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibt8aJO-CdUpYrSggeK26gVY8jy3KBrtQMS-RgPhSW-4o2BvSzS4drJ4Mtk30-0Q07lTrcm3zP4vSj9-iQewtKt0_YRbn1NMJ3uwauG3JnOTExJe4ZGQRAgizN5MEkyu19rEKXlDXfMYJa/s320/HJD1591b.JPG" /></a> By the way, will someone kindly remind me to snap a few pics during the party? I'd love to share it with all of you and I always tend to get wrapped up and forget about that.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCJSUoaLW4hAk2WAoIRO4DbE_UTi6JPPlAqXeG8AphGvr4KY6lbjfTJusN1zDZbHsW_7kewu634jwFNIUhYe_K5fZh0EE8y3bIWz3vGBeDRZuVrpxTtvzkh3a9yxPfcagXb56ulVSKg80m/s1600-h/HJD1587b.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 299px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431966665519031186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCJSUoaLW4hAk2WAoIRO4DbE_UTi6JPPlAqXeG8AphGvr4KY6lbjfTJusN1zDZbHsW_7kewu634jwFNIUhYe_K5fZh0EE8y3bIWz3vGBeDRZuVrpxTtvzkh3a9yxPfcagXb56ulVSKg80m/s320/HJD1587b.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLOaYTghzqncoAghUykitpC4mdMKHwNtjrrT9mu29RaMkLWVGe1czM9X7Cg5BPT3Hbl_6mK3GHpPZKozbxoF4nOIWYCUUB2b7GehcYk_mWIjXgdw8HGv0SFc6uNmm7fCB4r-KE9yLRq3PH/s1600-h/HJD1586a.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 311px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431966661734595858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLOaYTghzqncoAghUykitpC4mdMKHwNtjrrT9mu29RaMkLWVGe1czM9X7Cg5BPT3Hbl_6mK3GHpPZKozbxoF4nOIWYCUUB2b7GehcYk_mWIjXgdw8HGv0SFc6uNmm7fCB4r-KE9yLRq3PH/s320/HJD1586a.JPG" /></a> The 4Heart Collection is growing. For those of you who don't know what this is, let me share with you. I started the 4Heart Collection as a way to create specialized pieces, of which a donation would be made to the American Heart Association from each sale. Back when my oldest 2 kids were little, I volunteered on the planning committee for the local Heart Walk. Like so many others, I have an extensive family history of heart disease and have been profoundly impacted by the ability of research, technology and patient care that can improve and extend the quality of life of those affected by heart disease. When baby #3 came into the picture my volunteering days ended but my participation in fundraising and walking never did. I still wanted to give to the cause. This is my little way of doing so. <div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431966169293866066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCG-klkopPOoN4nKJwTmbApsx0GK44SHXqn1b55at_p8mkg9M-XPXf2_Pjjsa7nFQDdOB5P3Ik858UWEHlUU1-th8R4XRAfiPGCG98nld0L70WmKxHFCYX-1uEL8IZlbH-V5inpkTaJTLL/s320/HJD1930.jpg" />I named the collection 4Heart after my 4 kids who will forever be in my heart and for the American Heart Association. A little play of words and you'll understand that I am giving back and contributing 20% of each 4Heart sale For Heart. Get it? The pieces in the 4Heart Collection are all one of a kind. They may be similar but each one differs from the other. I like to include something red in each piece as well. Sometimes I use a red Swarovski pearl (love the Bordeaux color), a red crystal, a red colored gemstone, or a red glass bead. I make simple pieces and more elaborate pieces. Sometimes I make the piece in sterling silver and sometimes I use leather cord and copper. With all this variety comes a variety of price points as well so there something for everyone.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431966154986819746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm5qAEyb2VkWJBRjEuQIK-QCVJv0-VgzwpnJt4vZpTgiXBKioeJQ-1Kirq8etw-Vs5rDHyO095Pz73BdfaB1iYct6Cl98H82o0Jjepc7qBip9gnFt7k9eqXGxmKnyRWWnhbqDbPaywMflD/s320/HJD1928a.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431966162481641106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXQjyf6ET5bB35wSaHRss4PZbEf1iH_3NTCHbqmO7mGWtsP1B_mF1A131MrSQ-puDoe-PLVHMy1EcQNO-kitofrLHz9gz7m6PvT7-nk-ph6qfFwMkdsgL18Lmh01hDSf_j-2uMeaDPc8M0/s320/HJD1929b.jpg" /></div><div><div>In addition to the 4Heart Collection being the perfect Valentine's Day gift, it is a great way to recognize National Go Red Day. This year, the American Heart Association has established February 5th to be National Go Red for Women Day. You can show your support by wearing red on Feb. 5th. That's why I always like to include a little something red in my 4Heart pieces. Go Red for Women, reminds us that heart disease is the Number 1 killer of women in America. It's not just a man's disease but because it has been associated with men for so many years, often times the signs and symptoms of heart disease go unnoticed in women.<br /></div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5cEtWghUsNM37-KQAN-6IFXvAn5oJOZ7pOthpEF2Ke3rFj56jgx3GIoamK3W4SKorjIg4KEsuKpvREcbpmOomwlEZqy1LGQQ7M43j7Lx7SJ8-cpxbQoZjPRMWHN2BhIhl8nS6POpo_fsy/s1600-h/hjd1932.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431966153996138962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5cEtWghUsNM37-KQAN-6IFXvAn5oJOZ7pOthpEF2Ke3rFj56jgx3GIoamK3W4SKorjIg4KEsuKpvREcbpmOomwlEZqy1LGQQ7M43j7Lx7SJ8-cpxbQoZjPRMWHN2BhIhl8nS6POpo_fsy/s320/hjd1932.jpg" /></a><br /><div><div>So on that note...I've included a few pics of my latest 4Heart pieces. These are currently for sale in my Etsy store, while supplies last. <a href="http://www.heathermgannon.etsy.com/">http://www.heathermgannon.etsy.com/</a> </div><br /><div></div><div>If you're in the Berks County, PA area on Feb. 13th and would like to join our Valentine's Day Jewelry Party, send me an e-mail at <a href="mailto:hillcrestjewelrydesign@comcast.net">hillcrestjewelrydesign@comcast.net</a>. </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNLoXgNZC5j2GOgbmW7_tVsBHnF1CNvoD9pfiIUDOYz1Hv7W9-CkmtGJ_IxVsC9KjWz5xRv3PBFkofjJ0XfDJSy_ugeSSXTgrjVCJXWIMPKcDY-o40T5EWRc_DcaHlawvd1xOXFvcoVP0p/s1600-h/hjd1933.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431966147083706418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNLoXgNZC5j2GOgbmW7_tVsBHnF1CNvoD9pfiIUDOYz1Hv7W9-CkmtGJ_IxVsC9KjWz5xRv3PBFkofjJ0XfDJSy_ugeSSXTgrjVCJXWIMPKcDY-o40T5EWRc_DcaHlawvd1xOXFvcoVP0p/s320/hjd1933.jpg" /></a> <div></div><div></div><div></div>~Heather<br /><div> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07375885592932851304noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153012310022069498.post-67903644753227705712010-01-06T10:51:00.006-05:002010-01-06T11:30:42.491-05:00Happy New Year!Happy New Year! <div><div><div><div><div><div><div></div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 250px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423660401997368146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBMQjTqyKHZ9tsePwovMWEtibYboJ49Om8JGsDlV0oSRSGqZToWeh0ptzJUnZtHKLHaJjrSSiWd3qmOB_9kmvcuYHXN-uveWIBknn1C-awNPuUZLcJe0bs5XifMbvYnbE3om87oC5jATnG/s320/HJD1914ssa.JPG" /><br /><div>I hope everyone out there had a wonderful holiday season. It's been busy here as usual and now the time has come to look forward to see what the new year holds for us.</div><div> </div><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 250px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423660406696135538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfCKMURc07vnVcBaWXU8BIbpgJ_xJuziWE1E-MXnnaa-wEar0ZyLLok4PR2BgKpJFy1Xwvu3Avk3dWA2S8v0PY8YfALcsOUK0kqvfkncLC2PhrfaVJYJ4gA4eWQsTki6fgriPBzEzVI_Ki/s320/HJD1915a.JPG" /> <div>First off, nothing new with the kids. They never stop going, going, going. At the moment all are healthy (knock on wood) and aside from the typical teenage angst, all are relatively happy. :)<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 250px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423660399901000370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOdU3p1TW3vybO04ahqachXuQrcKxuPSyG66dDhLTJBYQroBF5PZ8ni8nHLiHFTQBUXRaaBQ6IIWnR5JWnBFn4vJf4wlA7JH3oMeOwqVC2RZRjykFDrpXEqR8cqfE-cexEBo9T6C6X6OcT/s320/HJD1919.JPG" /></div><div></div><div>Potty training continues to be a struggle but I must take the blame for that as I am not consistent. I definitely need to buckle down and help my child with this as she will be 3 on the 23rd. Geez! Where'd the time go?</div><div><br /> </div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423660411768439746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyIiyd0Cie6ytzubXWSdjKb9ELjO9svBXZyTwT6qr0OfI-vCdAGUwiz4BDTIs1DXMSUOXVT3QDyLuWw6gpRm2oPJvPDLP-HzEPqw7gP9HhU2jzgJhr5fvhTW19vX2ReVwsRDeKNS4gniRj/s320/HJD1914c.JPG" /> <div></div><div>Last month hubby and I celebrated our 17th wedding anniversary! It's been quite a journey --marriage that is, over the years but I am happy to say it's all been worth it. My guy is amazing and we've both grown so much over the years. Here's to many happy years ahead.</div><div> </div><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423660416129428706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJYyBY1p1a1L4iJ66doYPSJkDn5sJj_iv0X85bt7q2OtMZfxf57C2UDmEOZukmD9yTK8y7cixwlFK61LWKmR4_BuE53W9bzVXmnAIgAUcjKoEtzOELLP7zXU_S0ZpdVNp88MW0H1AyQK-x/s320/HJD1914ni.JPG" /><br /><div>Business is good. I'm getting ready for tax season and organizing, tweeking and revamping pretty much everything. The biggest noticeable change is in the appearance of my etsy shop. I recently joined the Busy Moms of Etsy Team, <a href="http://busymomsofetsy.ning.com/">http://busymomsofetsy.ning.com</a> , and have met some wonderful ladies and received some much appreciated advice. In particular, advice on improving my photos. Boy do they need it. The past few weeks I've been learning more about photography and my camera and have been working on the quality of my pics. Every day I try to add new photos to my products on the etsy site. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised at the lighting and detail in the new pics. <a href="http://www.heathermgannon.etsy.com/">http://www.heathermgannon.etsy.com/</a> </div><br /><div></div><div>I have a few custom orders in the works as well and will post those pics as they are completed. But in the meantime here's some new bling:</div><div> </div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 250px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423660744820559122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLDJZ2S09imRPIkJvJ36039VmPs4ybXh4OCPgpdf_2IRPvvAh2FdFyIMc0oijjnBDB4sqUwjL9uQALBq9KDmtA9540D1DBQr-BqHc__G1zHMN5FyIL7op0VRmpDd2XoVjG7y0idKTvLZ6y/s320/HJD1923f.JPG" />Have a healthy, happy and productive 2010! ~Heather<br /><br /><div> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07375885592932851304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153012310022069498.post-28887780951970029062009-12-21T22:12:00.005-05:002009-12-21T23:42:59.599-05:00Tis the SeasonHappy Holidays Folks!<br /><br /><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div>Where oh where did this year go? It flew by! Good news is that I've been super busy since my last post and if you've read that post from October, you may remember my comment on the economy. That weekend at the craft show in Leesport turned out to be a pretty decent show. I had another craft show in Leesport after Thanksgiving which was even better! Yay! My in-home jewelry parties have also been surprisingly successful. In fact, the 3rd annual HJD Holiday Show and Sale just recently took place in my home on Dec. 5th and despite the snow storm that just had to occur an hour before show time, I ended up with 15 guests in attendance! I am so grateful to my wonderful friends, both old and new, who braved the tretcherous roads to attend. We had a great night with yummy food courtesy of my friend Jess who sells Tastefully Simple and spiked jello jigglers courtesy of my friend Teresa who drove 45 minutes over snowy slushy roads to get there. I also must thank Miss Caitlyn, my 14 year old daughter who really came through for me that night with multiple shoveling trips up and down the driveway. We only had 1 vehicle get stuck in the snow but thanks to my hubby and Jess' hubby they were un-stuck in no time! Whew!</div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417913721373700978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxs-O6p5Obsaqq3hKDdNOwDpjuKOGLBXIr_s_xjb3s-7j_T4Qxt90iGd5knsgmdu3ZrYaH4DeBa_te5WdcMx6Yip2JlR8VT_wKtyfwnbCtHpgcthPrBYMT8loCNAxbYZBAz6uM1LROXaMh/s320/cookies+12-12-09.JPG" /> <div></div><div>The kids continue to keep us busy. Zoe earned her first girl scout badge, Caitlyn's Rage soccer team made it to Nationals in Florida where they came in 2nd place and she was named to the All Tournament Team as goalkeeper and Zach was elected Senior Patrol Leader of his Scout Troop. Aeryn continues to surprise and amaze us on a daily basis but seems to be getting in less trouble these days. Following my last blog entry, Miss Aeryn managed to shave one of her eyebrows off. Fortunately she didn't hurt herself in the process and her eyebrow has grown in nicely.</div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417913716860255490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlYr_K8JujsefDPfcXmAz_1kwBL4B2Y72a4MTAs9PO_Ydn3_RmByl0VwWRo3-EDXd77xA1ya9u5VNCNrPKdzhRPz_pr5X-xXTkwcj6Guqdr7DOW9dsZi69V3E_JTVvav36NplcsFG4UR3C/s320/10-18-09aeryn,+aka+trouble.JPG" />So the holiday season is upon us and the kids are going nuts waiting for Christmas to get here. Funny how the excitement we had as children changes when we become adults. It is pretty cool to see the excitement in the kids but when did it turn into so much work? Christmas prep that is. I still have a few presents to wrap. Cards are finally in the mail. House is decorated and the trees (1 live, 1 fake) are trimmed. I had a bunch of last minute custom orders but they are done and ended up being really cool projects to work on.<br /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 188px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 211px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417909310232945970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_XjcRlPHSo4TkoRP36Ld3aH6J2p6k8OfsoncjeVth5fNhcOOH3u0ovJgJca4YBPxqbnAFs4vzvHVdAzf4YvVVLdO7NM6r4AOesCCl3IpGnqOXI-W9VMCnIBdbOAh319GY_zNm-nzEeZHv/s320/HJD1916b.JPG" /></div><br /><div>A customer asked me to make Autism Awareness jewelry to give as gifts to the many specialists that help her autistic son. I immediately thought of a sterling silver puzzle piece charm to hang on a sterling chain and suggested we personalize the necklaces with an additional charm such as a crystal. The charm next to the puzzle piece is representative of the logo colors used by their autism management support system and consists of 4 Swarovski cyrstal cubes wrapped in fine gauge sterling silver wire within a sterling silver square. The initial order of 5 necklaces grew to 8 as we discussed details of the project. With the addition of a chakra balancing necklace and a pre-made anklet as additional gifts, I really had my work cut out for me!</div><br /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417909303011391106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnRTEKEJ5pEMc60RWqL-wPy-7LlObkpyHf3sgssS2-zd7hNvHY6EfPJ1jukcbbNYjvzdfk4-qjdX5vyStVBKROUGtc2wouPe5zeiz1juOCeKpPfVGG12NAPFkavWKQZg0a3cFYubAS_ug8/s320/HJD1917.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417909300539316850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiURmY1bHX2trPyFr64oJ2ubYe2nzyS7YosG9tXdK72RFFxLRwgW9meonFSXGmnKSYiFYknBl16d8soZ4fBkzMX1FgKRor132eicH3POEmUpS3OvQc-FJlRKKgPU-HY0pmugUa3K58NdzkH/s320/HJD1852ssb.JPG" /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417909296981374434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWGI8ptnxS2UibcAwOKuyoz0PhuwZbGftpMFiNPSd8TfU_b6GeKphyUagG0r36TJMK0n_Mcp4D1KUIETmMrDo1g91HrdujUwdb6s_X_daxVnEHMX5R46LqH-uGgfpS0MCCfOBXFMyFrNfN/s320/HJD1852ss.JPG" /><br /><div>Another fun project I recently worked on was custom grandmother necklaces and a custom aunt bracelet. Did I mention I'm accepting custom orders again? Yeah, give the people what they want right? Anywho...The grandmother necklaces consist of each grandchild's name hand stamped onto sterling silve sheet metal to dangle along side of a sterling silver wrapped pearl necklace. Each pearl repesents a child. The customer wanted something "funky" for the aunt bracelet. Again, I hand stamped AUNT onto a sterling silver disc that I cut out of sheet metal using my newest jewelry toy...I mean tool...and added crystals and a pearl for the birthstone of each niece and nephew of the Aunt. Fun Stuff. I also hand forged the sterling links of the bracelet.</div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417909289111141346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieuCokQL0UjE7RiVd4mz0lFPP2f7OiCvmb6jICBtt1nXeMtyLMIkTrSYppB1labO7M2_75kGR3PdLXnRTB9Wv0JFNGcoMykL2Mv7WCDPS5GH3m3VYQq6ldHabisdKu7te1OlQ54Hm0tz-e/s320/HJD1873b.JPG" /><br /><div>Thank you to all my customers both new and repeat, custom and pre-made, life-long friends and new acquaintances, for all of your support and encouragement over the last year especially during these difficult economic times.</div><br /><div>Well that's it for me tonight. Sorry this was so long but I had lots to catch you up on! If I'm not on here again before Christmas, have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! ~Heather</div></div></div></div></div></div>Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07375885592932851304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153012310022069498.post-78805919181788989432009-10-06T13:08:00.002-04:002009-10-06T13:16:19.910-04:00Earrings in Gold<div>Just a quick sneak peak at the new gold earrings.</div><div> </div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389536169010939186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLGqIPTvDdhLi3xjpwUN1J8r7SgPuMOcgy8eNPDeVkCRvcfbSbiIYCqkOh1KAOkOHyVteXT1_RJvT9joUXhng67ZKIaom8J_4Pfa1cSxI8kXURV-217bi4Y9Dor9a_-81HDQ2xqbZN-RjR/s320/HJD1733.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389536162221183282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwoXtRSWQCjn9Gp_0M5smxauXcnEoaQtau3Gl_dhKolTpbwGEhZ_8kSDzKe9MWyWUsbwkw7AagnHJqengU7ROIFvUBcXRG2_Lc8EWn8tkj0E23seuUBUmAGodm2jgM5WFeTjNAS95sSeVM/s320/HJD1736.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389536152695932114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_BBqen2xnNypCltp0myLV1MUhq63wHrKn7Bpe2T41leWfnExHHK2PpDWCRB1u-lvwJ4PYuM_dGh-yO8Nw7d-2mG0KybJ8aS9D-SXsxy9m-uV7mx4tOyCKyiAfkTkhYanlsbONFq4dsr88/s320/HJD1737a.JPG" /></div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389536143211652546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX4ZPAudioxoOqbX76hgejBFX2jky_C6N0Cko9jTZ5xSHqcBQfJQNC-_dIA7jNZ26ZHxHWLyWE6gfqXIZ5IAuytUU7mCZB2osO8HyeLzI4Q_0kcXE4Kb440q36wfy4FQfvze48hYoDox2r/s320/HJD1738a.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389536140308158802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ18loTaM-ay6HemOra1sh3pCpQOWxHV9Xh6l8uEMeLrRXVDFdMPV9sDRgWJrNzyZ2qdyuff6pn-ou_jTYgOofhwTPhG7Zgzg1eJ6ZjMfeAeXbBQYXYHDukovkxA7FgFfrNetZYIGuMlIt/s320/HJD1739.JPG" /></div><div>Have a great day! ~Heather</div><div> </div>Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07375885592932851304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153012310022069498.post-16452156998535729202009-10-06T08:38:00.007-04:002009-10-06T09:36:30.786-04:00Another School Year is Upon Us<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-NnpmVP42Fb6mIVqUelutN6o1e7e5gIwQ8t7kpFzl89LvirVORURfP5Gi1Bc2Z_YqJrEf1MDIbQkG42XcBF38nOeVk99x8EnsgGK1fRlzUOTSfdnw5iHEdNYrzEHUz_ckKmjhj2NuAsAj/s1600-h/HJD1725b.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389476579298395442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-NnpmVP42Fb6mIVqUelutN6o1e7e5gIwQ8t7kpFzl89LvirVORURfP5Gi1Bc2Z_YqJrEf1MDIbQkG42XcBF38nOeVk99x8EnsgGK1fRlzUOTSfdnw5iHEdNYrzEHUz_ckKmjhj2NuAsAj/s320/HJD1725b.JPG" /></a> <div><div><div>Hello All! </div><div></div><div>My appologies for being absent from the blogosphere lately. The summer flew by and next thing I knew I was doing my happy dance and singing "It's the most wonderful time of the year" for the start of another school year. Silly me, I'll never learn, I should not have been so quick to send the kiddies out the door for when they return at the end of the day, the homework and running begin. </div><div> </div><div>Here's a rundown of our fall activities:</div><br /><div>Zach (10th grade)--school soccer, scouts, student council, Spanish club...seems like I'm forgetting something...driver's ed is coming up soon--that's a scary thought</div><div> </div><div>Caitlyn (8th grade)--premiere soccer, rec soccer U17 and U14, school volleyball, student council, art club</div><br /><div>Zoe (1st grade)--swimming, girl scouts, rec soccer U9</div><br /><div>and then there's Aeryn...<sigh>...she is my lovely little 2 1/2 year old monster :). I love her dearly but as you know the age brings with it many challenges. Challenges to my patience. Yesterday, for example, I thought she was content to watch her shows on Nick Jr. so I went in the kitchen to wash dishes. Next thing I know, she comes running into the kitchen to grab a dish towel and runs back out. History has taught me that this usually means she has created some sort of mess and is attempting to clean up her "creation" and/or hide the evidence. When I followed her back to the livingroom I had discovered the peanut butter jar on the floor, clumps of smeared peanut butter on the carpet and up both her arms. Now, knowing that this would be my doggie's idea of paradise, I call the dog to clean up the chunks...hello...less work for me right? Well my little Aeryn decided she wanted to be like doggie and got down on all fours to lick the peanut butter right off the carpet. That's when I abandoned the mess and took the child straight into the shower--clothes and all.</div><br /><div>You'd think that'd be the end of the story right? Child scrubbed, smelling all pretty, dressed. Nope. I decided to throw a load of laundry in the washer and when I returned to my precious she had found a purple marker and used it to color lines up and down her arms, legs, bottoms of her feet and armpits. Clearly, I cannot let this child out of my sight for a second.</div><br /><div>So anyway, you'd be surprised that I can get any jewelry made at all right? Thankfully Daddy is great about taking her along to run the kids to sports or just to run errands. And well, let's face it, making jewelry is a creative outlet and keeps me relatively sane. Relatively being the key word here.</div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389476186066243778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNnWlxc7m8ItgRhBnSFGsFx_X8haEOfw7o2fMLKIvlGpcYyjKNLJBxnQ4DkKCZvLxCF2XGgf07ZipondY7Gze5yte2VE6K1qUiIqrVdDWM0v0EPtzmClVh167WKHK_5Mf0Yqqm2TKh_mnf/s320/HJD1712.JPG" /><br /><div>But I digress...</div><br /><div>The summer had lots of running with the kids for sports camps, driver's ed classes, camping trips etc. We took a trip to Maryland with Caitlyn for a soccer tournament and went to Connecticut to visit family. I had a craft show and jewelry showings and just last weekend walked with the Hillcrest Jewelry Design team in the Berks County Heart Walk. This was our 2nd year walking as a team. Had wonderful weather and enjoyed the day but sadly noticed a sharp decline in overall participants this year. I can't help but wonder if that has anything to do with the current economic conditions and I hope that that is not a sign of whats to come this weekend at the Leesport Market Craft Fair.</div><br /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389475862871336546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo84_WytTHSelTjF5Aow30-KtpL1hoOYDa_EVKHzvYVhTQSmL9T0Zq3YIkiv1mZb4glD8r1nghNXeCD4gqFrhMgOSlDbQGAoeFbSbC6Cj7za1w2_fUVrx9qhGqsejxOr4-tKSIK2Ck22IX/s320/HJD1729.JPG" />This weekend, both Sat. & Sun. 10/10 & 10/11 I'll be set up at the Leesport Market Harvest Craft Show. For those who are interested, the show is located in Leesport, PA which is just a 15 minute ride down Rt. 61 from Cabela's. Parking and admission is free. The show starts at 9am and ends at 4pm. There is a large selection of handcrafted items including primatives, crafts, and of course jewelry. Food, candles, soaps, and framed artwork are also amongst the many items that can be found. I'll be indoors in the smaller of the two buildings. Look for the sign for the meeting room and come say hello! </div></div></div>Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07375885592932851304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153012310022069498.post-31808529181012079772009-07-18T12:25:00.008-04:002009-07-18T14:50:40.301-04:00Lovely Copper<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYxpzS1FlMc9mfbNPag5tMD-WR5XoDQMJZdZrItfe2JEWzUkre3U58X1TNSFEH820ZLll6-Z5ik5omXH7_dq-sWxnTAP1pR-8u4IJ2_x3k6b2SrWm7F1JgvBVp2bLBwFGVVZOEF5F7VNx5/s1600-h/HJD1583Ra.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359838164676786930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYxpzS1FlMc9mfbNPag5tMD-WR5XoDQMJZdZrItfe2JEWzUkre3U58X1TNSFEH820ZLll6-Z5ik5omXH7_dq-sWxnTAP1pR-8u4IJ2_x3k6b2SrWm7F1JgvBVp2bLBwFGVVZOEF5F7VNx5/s320/HJD1583Ra.JPG" /></a> I was experimenting in the studio yesterday and made up a few new pieces that I wanted to share with you. This copper and fancy quartz ring was inspired by the Camille Bracelet shown below. I hammered the base of the ring flat, then added texture to the outter edge using the ball pein. A fine gauge copper wire was used to secure the quartz stones to the ring base. For an added touch, I wrapped the copper wire around the stones as well. Size 8, $15<br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359837767466507010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNkhr-dWOivm23sQcfcH6Q5BI64vSDu4B5U-3tZ-WKemyg-68C9-fGwqihT3eTK3G-I1BEQ4k07rFc3fZiftGDWFd2fYSBq0I8esnEKr0UvHpC3wTSzoUTQMYbdFxIalvJd7-i_WTiiWvE/s320/HJD1583BCamilleBracelet6.75$24.JPG" /></div>For the Camille Bracelet, shown above, I have hammered the copper wire flat and formed it into a teardrop shape then added a fancy quartz stone to several of the links. An extra little loop at the tip of the teardrop allows each link to connect to the next. A small copper hook clasp, also hand forged by yours truly, secures the bracelet. This bracelet measures 6 3/4" but extra links can be added for a larger fit. $24<br /><div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYX0RIm8bQYmkier89eea1qGtzdIC1LUrOdUtF9lo7VmqV-WMs0IAfKSY0uRPb7TsIfecPj7Y5yL2vcTgGxzUvSbmNRCWMlInzOjO5P0sC_Lehwo4KP6LQGh2QSMnn90DuaVqYsqOU4uRz/s1600-h/HJD1584Ra.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359839757654125938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYX0RIm8bQYmkier89eea1qGtzdIC1LUrOdUtF9lo7VmqV-WMs0IAfKSY0uRPb7TsIfecPj7Y5yL2vcTgGxzUvSbmNRCWMlInzOjO5P0sC_Lehwo4KP6LQGh2QSMnn90DuaVqYsqOU4uRz/s320/HJD1584Ra.JPG" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>More experimentation with color led me to this brown/green jasper stone. Unfortunately, it's hard to appreciate from this picture but the stone actually has very little green in it. It is more brown with shades of rust and mustard that play off of the color of the copper very nicely. This Gwendolyn Ring is size 5. $14<br /><div></div><br /><div></div>All three pieces will appear for sale in my etsy shop by the end of business today. Free U.S. shipping (discounted International shipping) from my etsy stop for the summer months. I hope to see you there soon! ~Heather<br /><div></div><br /><div></div>Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07375885592932851304noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153012310022069498.post-22950094457898357252009-07-17T19:36:00.012-04:002009-07-17T20:38:14.935-04:00Just a Few Necklaces<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Z-CRQOglBiixxY7-JlwgFW1G7y8nvzH3fe_dUtvvBL5mQv7smck5kDd8_7bCGiL3FtBVp3TsUPuFfsEOzEY_fivXS4-BssQ9p77bLIHkjYzrrqtDttcv8D4LGiyOv3bxjbgVkEpvJZrD/s1600-h/HJD1483NAmethyst&QuartzNecklace16.5-19.5$91.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359581843548895650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Z-CRQOglBiixxY7-JlwgFW1G7y8nvzH3fe_dUtvvBL5mQv7smck5kDd8_7bCGiL3FtBVp3TsUPuFfsEOzEY_fivXS4-BssQ9p77bLIHkjYzrrqtDttcv8D4LGiyOv3bxjbgVkEpvJZrD/s320/HJD1483NAmethyst&QuartzNecklace16.5-19.5$91.JPG" /></a> I can't believe how fast the summer is going and I feel like I've been away from the bloggersphere for too long. So in order to catch you up on what I've been up to, I figured I'd just show you the latest in HJD neckwear. There's actually more that what I've shown on here but really, how much time do you have in the day to read blogs, right? Most of the necklaces have matching bracelets and/or earrings which you can view on either my HJD website: <a href="http://www.hillcrestjewelrydesign.com/">www.hillcrestjewelrydesign.com</a> or my etsy shop: <a href="http://www.heathermgannon.etsy.com/">www.heathermgannon.etsy.com</a><br /><br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Lf2N-RPOS_4c9cGCSd0wE02soApbgLtS8uc0uDtpfPSYP5sKhSECZ2ep1vAAJeHyO8RHKQxXoabQwxYewELiA7V6vInaKGyG8tM5b8LjDouRXyZPTA64r934_MbFrcIB734iUBDLCQK8/s1600-h/HJD1485NPictureJasperNecklace16-19$35.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359580989103343234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Lf2N-RPOS_4c9cGCSd0wE02soApbgLtS8uc0uDtpfPSYP5sKhSECZ2ep1vAAJeHyO8RHKQxXoabQwxYewELiA7V6vInaKGyG8tM5b8LjDouRXyZPTA64r934_MbFrcIB734iUBDLCQK8/s320/HJD1485NPictureJasperNecklace16-19$35.JPG" /></a> I've been taking a great deal of time putting new bling on the etsy site as well as working on the new fall collection. Several of the older pieces have been marked down to 50% off in order to make room for the new designs. I had a blast with the summer sale at the latest HJD jewelry show that took place in my home in June as well as the Mid-Summer sale at the Leesport Farmer's market on July 11th.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpK7zMUVP8sDReaG9-4vGWRrHx0HJlwitwiqmOF0GvmhCcZJO3giGsrN0DIRgdFO75qqpYVYzEDP99pLSUt4i7Iv13OLDQKT3zgzIzeqZwPKclDkf8uJkrNgpXMNPbp3X43OVTywo0ykLz/s1600-h/HJD1487NFringePearlNecklacewShellPendant17-20.5$33.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359580630184240258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpK7zMUVP8sDReaG9-4vGWRrHx0HJlwitwiqmOF0GvmhCcZJO3giGsrN0DIRgdFO75qqpYVYzEDP99pLSUt4i7Iv13OLDQKT3zgzIzeqZwPKclDkf8uJkrNgpXMNPbp3X43OVTywo0ykLz/s320/HJD1487NFringePearlNecklacewShellPendant17-20.5$33.JPG" /></a> The kiddies continue to be very involved in sports which has kept hubby and I busy as well. Zoe and Aeryn are currently without structured activities so aside from tagging along to the older kids activities, we've been having picnic lunches at the playground and visiting the local library.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-tSvQo6hyphenhyphenWQblyKBSD6CqCl-ELjl4hd9AtLT_rsxy46VGFvxjbLR2x3NF884aNQL9WyAWSdcHVtcMUhNoZgq6uaK6hpY8bs16brhA_3gP-xROebR3FB-4Db16NY10wOJ_WP8bSwnUteUR/s1600-h/HJD1490NAfricanTurquoisChoker15.5-19$79.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359580244345181682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-tSvQo6hyphenhyphenWQblyKBSD6CqCl-ELjl4hd9AtLT_rsxy46VGFvxjbLR2x3NF884aNQL9WyAWSdcHVtcMUhNoZgq6uaK6hpY8bs16brhA_3gP-xROebR3FB-4Db16NY10wOJ_WP8bSwnUteUR/s320/HJD1490NAfricanTurquoisChoker15.5-19$79.JPG" /></a> I'm sad to say that I may hold off on the art gallery exhibit. I LOVE the idea but am finding it increasingly difficult to schedule the time to get into Philly (a 2 hr drive 1 way) amongst the soccer games, practices, sports camps, doctors/dentist/orthodontist visits, vet appointments, family vacation...well you catch my drift. I feel that it will happen but it's looking like it will happen later rather than sooner, when the timing is better.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgDDwIswDg_gxn3j_AuK7YJHDdxuw6oyyAFnGGn1jNkXYqMFeqnSOibZhY6wJmGpjduAv0hXHJkDiC0kdAYTHqIZIzVwDBqWOOWUHRhDR1qG8lOuEkuu_h_znPfAnnaDpzQm-kSLmoBJoT/s1600-h/HJD1491CopperWrappedGemsPendantonChocolateRibbonupto24$47.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359579967539505906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgDDwIswDg_gxn3j_AuK7YJHDdxuw6oyyAFnGGn1jNkXYqMFeqnSOibZhY6wJmGpjduAv0hXHJkDiC0kdAYTHqIZIzVwDBqWOOWUHRhDR1qG8lOuEkuu_h_znPfAnnaDpzQm-kSLmoBJoT/s320/HJD1491CopperWrappedGemsPendantonChocolateRibbonupto24$47.JPG" /></a> I am looking forward to a private in home show in August, then we're going on vacation to visit my father-in-law in CT. Love going up there in the summer. Between the gorgeous seaport and lobster roll sandwiches...YUMMMMMM, I never want to leave. September is looking pretty slow at the moment so anyone in eastern PA want to book a show???<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGXJsk9AV0IaFyoT03gLuUBhiINqxBDNqO3QYH3BOx2QJ7V8sTIaIZFS6S1UWvJ240TemiA5EbwfI8KRCYsmPonF7hvLX-I-op4c7HnxE8D6TN1mk9r708drsdP3KEW_lTWnVT7ksCW9O3/s1600-h/HJD1492CopperWrappedGreenGemTeardropPendantonCorderoy24$39.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359579676963044850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGXJsk9AV0IaFyoT03gLuUBhiINqxBDNqO3QYH3BOx2QJ7V8sTIaIZFS6S1UWvJ240TemiA5EbwfI8KRCYsmPonF7hvLX-I-op4c7HnxE8D6TN1mk9r708drsdP3KEW_lTWnVT7ksCW9O3/s320/HJD1492CopperWrappedGreenGemTeardropPendantonCorderoy24$39.JPG" /></a> September is also birthday month. Caitlyn and I both have our birthdays in September, followed up by hubby and Zach in October. Sadly, September I also remember my dad's passing. This year will be 3 years. They say it gets easier as time goes by but I think of him each and every day. <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUt1KaqaEnbF6f6W1Lzc7IZrbgEQCCy_JWQ5IM01DYUwNdW-kfqP0JIcJdo6EHKX3o3NRvLP0yof_aOllf3fLo-GNzLEttiH-ECdKiL_Jb6H5zMtEvqIsE96m-SJPFR-rAvC1sp2hbHi81/s1600-h/HJD1493FireNewJade,Wood,MossAgate,%26SSNecklace17.5-20%2448.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359579353509900034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUt1KaqaEnbF6f6W1Lzc7IZrbgEQCCy_JWQ5IM01DYUwNdW-kfqP0JIcJdo6EHKX3o3NRvLP0yof_aOllf3fLo-GNzLEttiH-ECdKiL_Jb6H5zMtEvqIsE96m-SJPFR-rAvC1sp2hbHi81/s320/HJD1493FireNewJade,Wood,MossAgate,%26SSNecklace17.5-20%2448.JPG" /></a> So other than that, I'm just trying to balance family and work and starting to countdown the days until school starts!! :) <br /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359578722997092546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg389dOvMBx8t_yUtPxUhXe6RsiFth4pE8gcb8AEzLI8RkP79m22lycqqfV74LqXVMabtFDc_crnBecf_uSGaeXpHl7r-69G6bVztY7pWAxJhoXBqT14hEU7d5VIKPphpE7GdZSXL_8r0IV/s320/HJD1547Jasper&CopperNecklace17$49.JPG" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwmaOohv6MvfyT2uxeTeYmel6QeCAs2HoDZbQqHdioapDq1X1Drt8vHVp3dYshNYe-2Am8gteQ5JOL0P-4eBPwK-yO4OFTtZDEdtkiBCK0txt9uCN58WRkUBDZcogAqVuxl0ioXT4v-gCM/s1600-h/HJD1494SSWrappedLabradoritePendantonCordaroyupto22$38.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359578960590226578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwmaOohv6MvfyT2uxeTeYmel6QeCAs2HoDZbQqHdioapDq1X1Drt8vHVp3dYshNYe-2Am8gteQ5JOL0P-4eBPwK-yO4OFTtZDEdtkiBCK0txt9uCN58WRkUBDZcogAqVuxl0ioXT4v-gCM/s320/HJD1494SSWrappedLabradoritePendantonCordaroyupto22$38.JPG" /></a> I hope everyone is enjoying the summer! Be sure to check out my etsy shop as I'm offering FREE SHIPPING for the summer months. Take care! ~Heather<br /><br /><br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbErShhngh2Qt5-bAbIQvPUdRatKjGqgj1lfdFKeJ07iQ-0WVzS3lrrQcpELP2EMNLF-ttJSov8-meUcKKAfYSFDg4Jj2NmKBGrivlpRRiLgbpvFvqiIYW2OiwBoj47nVKyJHLdvIzAGf2/s1600-h/HJD1552b.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359578318689802994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbErShhngh2Qt5-bAbIQvPUdRatKjGqgj1lfdFKeJ07iQ-0WVzS3lrrQcpELP2EMNLF-ttJSov8-meUcKKAfYSFDg4Jj2NmKBGrivlpRRiLgbpvFvqiIYW2OiwBoj47nVKyJHLdvIzAGf2/s320/HJD1552b.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07375885592932851304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153012310022069498.post-28692061334898668432009-05-31T13:13:00.024-04:002009-05-31T17:34:34.248-04:00Spring Showers brought May Flowers<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div> </div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiITe3jb8uJ-zzEmTetAl9ueDc8UL4QmDbZTMM-TA2rtYyU59QdVoeryvrnq7hFCkhsPwun8yDNhLnRfyFFPhYc8jN41f7CkaZ7rdF_aWYlRdfFduZ76VqKAQvM7z4ZhhnC1kramOi7mzxi/s1600-h/the+backyard+5-30-09.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342091681954031874" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiITe3jb8uJ-zzEmTetAl9ueDc8UL4QmDbZTMM-TA2rtYyU59QdVoeryvrnq7hFCkhsPwun8yDNhLnRfyFFPhYc8jN41f7CkaZ7rdF_aWYlRdfFduZ76VqKAQvM7z4ZhhnC1kramOi7mzxi/s320/the+backyard+5-30-09.JPG" border="0" /></a>Ahhh, yummy salad, sitting on the deck w/ my laptop and listening to the hum of my dryer, the neighbor's edge trimmer and the birdies singing. It's a bit breezy but the sun is out which makes me a happy camper and the kiddies aren't fighting--for now :-). <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPi3WPPnLWdNl-l3hI7c7VoGQB1epDsgi4CA8k6AQIFzOwM3yEcipF7MSMllpGKMZOwBaRyomHBnupD6PEKEhqY0I5CsGw-ie3sheEHICvxiTIX98KA8ZKtoK-J9P5bawnw4SCUSC-ZVYx/s1600-h/Garden+Cherub+and+peony.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342090810520060178" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPi3WPPnLWdNl-l3hI7c7VoGQB1epDsgi4CA8k6AQIFzOwM3yEcipF7MSMllpGKMZOwBaRyomHBnupD6PEKEhqY0I5CsGw-ie3sheEHICvxiTIX98KA8ZKtoK-J9P5bawnw4SCUSC-ZVYx/s320/Garden+Cherub+and+peony.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggdq_4mps1KaxFJikX-jdec2Ob26jAhbVl-bSY-C_p8mMEEaj95YSQG_f2EzLos6ryfXImd2Y2N53BgVud1ZZh9jmhMMryznQDJqtQQInklmYoqoFD1O6cu_XxoHQ3iK_P-qi9p2dyI7A1/s1600-h/zoe's+1st+recital+b.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342094164498237346" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 284px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggdq_4mps1KaxFJikX-jdec2Ob26jAhbVl-bSY-C_p8mMEEaj95YSQG_f2EzLos6ryfXImd2Y2N53BgVud1ZZh9jmhMMryznQDJqtQQInklmYoqoFD1O6cu_XxoHQ3iK_P-qi9p2dyI7A1/s320/zoe's+1st+recital+b.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /></div><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggdq_4mps1KaxFJikX-jdec2Ob26jAhbVl-bSY-C_p8mMEEaj95YSQG_f2EzLos6ryfXImd2Y2N53BgVud1ZZh9jmhMMryznQDJqtQQInklmYoqoFD1O6cu_XxoHQ3iK_P-qi9p2dyI7A1/s1600-h/zoe's+1st+recital+b.JPG"></a> </p><div>This weekend was Miss Zoe's dance recital. It may have been her last. My little ballerina would rather twirl in the breeze than be confined by someone else's procession of steps. She was wonderful though, in her white tutu, all done up w/ make-up and enough hair spray to last a lifetime. Honestly, I don't know how the backstage mom's do this with their kids in multiple dance numbers and costume changes. Hats off to you ladies! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWzBTiJiNAE5eHTrfupiAdupTH3o7GwwD9ozpEMTlC1B7a4jSheOV1rGrcHv5LXT8ElsAq8bdiozpkqJLOmDrjLOAuJ3zNtDXfv3Xv290zgwVjSRW7fa6jfqd7W_s7ugNwFZZYNL5o0RMy/s1600-h/zoe+pre+recital.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342094164943884674" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWzBTiJiNAE5eHTrfupiAdupTH3o7GwwD9ozpEMTlC1B7a4jSheOV1rGrcHv5LXT8ElsAq8bdiozpkqJLOmDrjLOAuJ3zNtDXfv3Xv290zgwVjSRW7fa6jfqd7W_s7ugNwFZZYNL5o0RMy/s320/zoe+pre+recital.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWzBTiJiNAE5eHTrfupiAdupTH3o7GwwD9ozpEMTlC1B7a4jSheOV1rGrcHv5LXT8ElsAq8bdiozpkqJLOmDrjLOAuJ3zNtDXfv3Xv290zgwVjSRW7fa6jfqd7W_s7ugNwFZZYNL5o0RMy/s1600-h/zoe+pre+recital.JPG"></a> </p><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMvC8k0X5s6PAuuxzhgUyXiwfIfaTjA42hOkEqr2fQu3s3UvsHwvbxumhbj0PaW6YYLQGNr35j2B25CK5fN_NfsYZjGS-DFbpL31cpc5LT5iOF04Gv6ksHxDsPBZgflWwK-ZuzNa-hSNbu/s1600-h/HJD1436b.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342092464680336738" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMvC8k0X5s6PAuuxzhgUyXiwfIfaTjA42hOkEqr2fQu3s3UvsHwvbxumhbj0PaW6YYLQGNr35j2B25CK5fN_NfsYZjGS-DFbpL31cpc5LT5iOF04Gv6ksHxDsPBZgflWwK-ZuzNa-hSNbu/s320/HJD1436b.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><p align="right"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWzBTiJiNAE5eHTrfupiAdupTH3o7GwwD9ozpEMTlC1B7a4jSheOV1rGrcHv5LXT8ElsAq8bdiozpkqJLOmDrjLOAuJ3zNtDXfv3Xv290zgwVjSRW7fa6jfqd7W_s7ugNwFZZYNL5o0RMy/s1600-h/zoe+pre+recital.JPG"></a> </p><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Mm5XwEyOm0XgT8185cHXmifVEuII5bFhlXdS_JyQnEwYlS9OQJG6A2seqT3VeuCP2VKLqfDxAAHAnE4hScaPyiB0i_1vBMQhvblJDN6BkPJolarJbSiuP8rZKLcp-vW_BWEVT-jyaam7/s1600-h/poppies+may+%2709.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342089747701619074" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Mm5XwEyOm0XgT8185cHXmifVEuII5bFhlXdS_JyQnEwYlS9OQJG6A2seqT3VeuCP2VKLqfDxAAHAnE4hScaPyiB0i_1vBMQhvblJDN6BkPJolarJbSiuP8rZKLcp-vW_BWEVT-jyaam7/s320/poppies+may+%2709.JPG" border="0" /></a>Besides pre-recital preparations, I've been busy with a craft fair, an in-home jewelry party, yard sale, a bridal shower, lots of HJD paperwork, earring making, kid running, still unsuccessful potty training, daily laundry that seems to multiply exponentially, shrub pruning and weeding, prep for next weekend's jewelry party in Churchville, PA and the HJD Summer Sale Jewelry Party on June 19th, and finishing up with the custom orders that were already in progress. I've been putting new jewelry on my etsy site and have so many designs floating around in my head that I can't wait to get crackin' on. In fact I received a very intriguing e-mail the other day that got me thinking about new designs. A brand spanking new art gallery is opening in Philly called The Artists Room. One of the owners saw a sample of my work on <a href="http://www.phillyartgalleries.com/">http://www.phillyartgalleries.com/</a> and is interested in talking to me about participating in a gallery showing. Can I tell you how excited I am?? I am jumping out of my skin!!! Nothing is in writing yet though so I should probably calm my keister down and chill but the prospect is very exciting. I'll keep you posted. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0jeW1DmeMRD_KcKjmu-kuV0ke4vhZpy0tDjnANrMxq1LkIlX3N9S_ooSLzYz2jzXSooL1VhnUspBkxyhKvFh-Q1_n35ulep4LxFJZYINuBggb7LNZXVCi3x0l7btpoH5FXW1h6iN-1vah/s1600-h/spirea+May+%2709.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342091400177395170" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0jeW1DmeMRD_KcKjmu-kuV0ke4vhZpy0tDjnANrMxq1LkIlX3N9S_ooSLzYz2jzXSooL1VhnUspBkxyhKvFh-Q1_n35ulep4LxFJZYINuBggb7LNZXVCi3x0l7btpoH5FXW1h6iN-1vah/s320/spirea+May+%2709.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuH1nnZHC0KQR-YFC5k4m-ZNMKqw2gT0WXnr5WuUPVNvJM4E_gbOzv_0azU7obHTDQXMqD9vB4bMJdRoFAih4WKVShKQCVP8z1_G6eMXDhEBZ_Qo1UGyTtJc5QTG6frKWE7QeOrfNEyZwi/s1600-h/Dianthus+May+%2709.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342090549099803762" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuH1nnZHC0KQR-YFC5k4m-ZNMKqw2gT0WXnr5WuUPVNvJM4E_gbOzv_0azU7obHTDQXMqD9vB4bMJdRoFAih4WKVShKQCVP8z1_G6eMXDhEBZ_Qo1UGyTtJc5QTG6frKWE7QeOrfNEyZwi/s320/Dianthus+May+%2709.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiihX90H5qI7PuMTOqRMWCtpHOyuwcHKnZBOZKEEpsp9pirO7_Ma4aZ_wOg7L2WO830GnkKYpKsxqzixdKwc6yKFKk2gSg7190H3xa1s7OVdJAXaxrvICy7K-tqkpanUMYfUSsII67oPJ1D/s1600-h/HJD1402b.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342092881027124178" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiihX90H5qI7PuMTOqRMWCtpHOyuwcHKnZBOZKEEpsp9pirO7_Ma4aZ_wOg7L2WO830GnkKYpKsxqzixdKwc6yKFKk2gSg7190H3xa1s7OVdJAXaxrvICy7K-tqkpanUMYfUSsII67oPJ1D/s320/HJD1402b.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwOQ0UhmleIMpwPg6xilVF7C3qh8PshxJxXzVTzGjUAvQSgQaUnSC04R4kWyVcYn7fAd2ugFV80iF1gp0yE2g5hXtXm6RVxPk4UFLGJmbacw33WuOtM1_HvnbgIlqq1S68oaQw6R3sJKrs/s1600-h/Pink+Rose+5-30-09.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342086700202386898" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwOQ0UhmleIMpwPg6xilVF7C3qh8PshxJxXzVTzGjUAvQSgQaUnSC04R4kWyVcYn7fAd2ugFV80iF1gp0yE2g5hXtXm6RVxPk4UFLGJmbacw33WuOtM1_HvnbgIlqq1S68oaQw6R3sJKrs/s320/Pink+Rose+5-30-09.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342074693328497250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggYsrEPaYG1MRu9Q5AjfaK5vFMQOLlFj1zjoO9vgT2pXLXNCC8pc2KkR33QwG17uEjox91ceQMRmzW4iZ21XYQsBTr4BDyCQNDmYjAwli1QW-sH6WEG9htumGWp3EAETjMnyz-J1hu1mtS/s320/HJD1428a.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZHEWo4hRqwIUDRjROcJ7o_iloXI7lAOJpYCEK425Yojol4hne1HyT8sIXDAhEN96PKI6LaRdAZkt1k-8QkC_J14N8KKHK1WXT1c2S4pIjcA7SebMVaT97ZNils-xRGond0JTOS6pFqcqs/s1600-h/Blanket+Flower+May+%2709.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342078962742788242" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZHEWo4hRqwIUDRjROcJ7o_iloXI7lAOJpYCEK425Yojol4hne1HyT8sIXDAhEN96PKI6LaRdAZkt1k-8QkC_J14N8KKHK1WXT1c2S4pIjcA7SebMVaT97ZNils-xRGond0JTOS6pFqcqs/s320/Blanket+Flower+May+%2709.JPG" border="0" /></a>Also in the works is the 2009 Berks Co. American Heart Association Heart Walk. It will be held at the Reading Phillies First Energy Stadium on October 4th, 2009. I can't wait to assemble the Hillcrest Jewelry Design Team again this year! We had so much fun last year and hopefully we'll be able to double our walker numbers as well as our donations! I'll be adding to the Four Heart Collection as well, as I donate 20% of each sale from the Four Heart Collection to the AHA. You can read more about that on my website at <a href="https://www.hillcrestjewelrydesign.com/Awareness_Jewelry.php">https://www.hillcrestjewelrydesign.com/Awareness_Jewelry.php</a> . So as you can see, even though I've discontinued my custom design services there is still lots of goings on with Hillcrest Jewelry Design.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimdXdrt1zUQFn50G1OD9XWRSFK6lpdO3gBJJBrlihSb5TRpXFD8__-hJyehkK-2aF5XM_Uf87nuB8MdipuXNFMJjU_naok5VbU5zdsE2X26DYKJ0dTc6pnxlQZc3GqUx40T876Sqw8x8lA/s1600-h/Poppy+5-30-09.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342091192536848946" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimdXdrt1zUQFn50G1OD9XWRSFK6lpdO3gBJJBrlihSb5TRpXFD8__-hJyehkK-2aF5XM_Uf87nuB8MdipuXNFMJjU_naok5VbU5zdsE2X26DYKJ0dTc6pnxlQZc3GqUx40T876Sqw8x8lA/s320/Poppy+5-30-09.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimPzfK1qrVcbB0VWT4mzlElZGbznYIW-Ir5V-8tA6m7I5NJ_29ULb6F6-LFXOf5SH8_Ibiwpj5JKNf32zB41JHvuGKTXSQ_a7x65RdiiumDup_UZzNFsMlnqKMg6D6Sz9iD5Ev8tkY3aWV/s1600-h/HJD1424DragaonflyLinkNecklace18.75-19.5$64.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342092873167169602" style="FLOAT: left; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9auOOKPMqHQlxhVB_x5-LSmJncIMvFeEauAZlY8Ip2DrpoPv3PdQsSITQHgMGk5xv_WBLpmIEu6d1KmHZynylsPTguHNwgiAvk1-YNOmrkL4yqJfoduYD3Zja38WY8ioO_QkaI4Jhbcfz/s320/HJD1434Amethyst,Moonstone,HillTribe%26SSEarrings31mm%2419.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRA9gMqFUJ8CkOV0eLk-ajmvBEXeOW7CRD0121d1xkOrkUHp0FlDbprgUrlxsPLnElYd5pZdXK2sqH6a-_jQV96SxGO0kB1YHHFjVruePTo78i7sWWitvaJsVjUTNzTOJE8xV462ds-1Ds/s1600-h/HJD1433a.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342092473023708530" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRA9gMqFUJ8CkOV0eLk-ajmvBEXeOW7CRD0121d1xkOrkUHp0FlDbprgUrlxsPLnElYd5pZdXK2sqH6a-_jQV96SxGO0kB1YHHFjVruePTo78i7sWWitvaJsVjUTNzTOJE8xV462ds-1Ds/s320/HJD1433a.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhITwg8SuugHzEw2-r1jU5H-xqNjvsV4Gixa9-IMGpnFg1l1ovfaDJ6R621k4oJP3MZVTUJiEt8rfSzZ0aWhaTSOFMsCt4KR4I7-hzhRgdy03kb186Tlhl0RUII22bpbTtki4TUYVs5nWsB/s1600-h/Cat+Mint+May+%2709.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342090258347033058" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhITwg8SuugHzEw2-r1jU5H-xqNjvsV4Gixa9-IMGpnFg1l1ovfaDJ6R621k4oJP3MZVTUJiEt8rfSzZ0aWhaTSOFMsCt4KR4I7-hzhRgdy03kb186Tlhl0RUII22bpbTtki4TUYVs5nWsB/s320/Cat+Mint+May+%2709.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhziEnzXZ6pw4FOgflHMmLtSBzZefvBKJW9jN_fss6PF6-DgDPV3W48XwpPwch0zi4sc8aFMEg95zRdZIXACYNHT-nO7lrmhjrWd_aR6cS4xVQ3l-f8RuUyL7URYRK122Uh-GGb57_7A35S/s1600-h/siberian+iris+May%2709.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342091085647442194" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhziEnzXZ6pw4FOgflHMmLtSBzZefvBKJW9jN_fss6PF6-DgDPV3W48XwpPwch0zi4sc8aFMEg95zRdZIXACYNHT-nO7lrmhjrWd_aR6cS4xVQ3l-f8RuUyL7URYRK122Uh-GGb57_7A35S/s320/siberian+iris+May%2709.JPG" border="0" /></a>Lots going on at and around home as well. The kids will be done school on June 4th and I am happy to say that this is the first time in a long time that I haven't had serious reservations about summer vacation. Cait will continue with soccer throughout the summer months as she is playing for the Berks Soccer Association's Super Y soccer program which will take us to New York and New Jersey (and elsewhere I'm sure). Hopefully we'll get to do a little sight seeing while we're in NYC. Zach has a long week of camping planned this summer as well as driving school-----eeeeek!!! I'm not sure if I'm ready for that... Zach and Caitlyn will also get together with their school soccer teams over the summer for friendly kick arounds and soccer camps. I hope to visit family in Pittsburgh and CT this summer in addition to taking the kids on day trips. Other than that, we plan to get the pool set up in the back yard and enjoy the summer.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjztaDJPSt6MICDjNUnPsGHhDHhpSUrhyixsS7IkOjpWpnU3vGjOCZSi2vlt3LueKoSyQqCVp9SiZa7FNF7mQUw1RPN0J5-DDfM4psz3DPHjUAUnlkYwfeNuBlxm2HYz-62D4Z0RxWXvxyK/s1600-h/HJD1435Iolite&SSEarrings36mm$15.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342092472723468242" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjztaDJPSt6MICDjNUnPsGHhDHhpSUrhyixsS7IkOjpWpnU3vGjOCZSi2vlt3LueKoSyQqCVp9SiZa7FNF7mQUw1RPN0J5-DDfM4psz3DPHjUAUnlkYwfeNuBlxm2HYz-62D4Z0RxWXvxyK/s320/HJD1435Iolite&SSEarrings36mm$15.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMxMBV_9dOTEXJXFbcru1R5lhNfw0syanXB3uwsqmBkbIvgmWve_M60aKZjpU97k2SiqWsPDQzvTecgDBKp7qLda4rrgh1hpl8-ZIb2UuXIV7PuySlup5NdSn0sayZ84-fn7P6H391ZPHo/s1600-h/trailblazer+may+%2709.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342091861949573426" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMxMBV_9dOTEXJXFbcru1R5lhNfw0syanXB3uwsqmBkbIvgmWve_M60aKZjpU97k2SiqWsPDQzvTecgDBKp7qLda4rrgh1hpl8-ZIb2UuXIV7PuySlup5NdSn0sayZ84-fn7P6H391ZPHo/s320/trailblazer+may+%2709.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>As a prelude to summer, I've included photos from my yard. I was recently asked what inspires me in jewelry designing. The answer is...everything! My surroundings are very inspirational, especially with the color combinations that I see in flowers throughout the seasonally changing landscape. I hope you enjoy! ~Heather</div><br /><br /><div> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07375885592932851304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153012310022069498.post-52204995059301383272009-05-04T23:16:00.007-04:002009-05-05T00:24:15.329-04:00Rain Rain, Go Away<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGk_IOaxBwWQpNJgf1Ok7E0WUQwJKngXpxVsMoSKQNbUsemeSXzj8q7ePjw00kDvf-OU-AHPnpg64pH_WOjjNgKryj1_ty8byxtkNkA2tMHoq7b0SWXB3vfM3xC7eCfgKs_GQnmQgxRJWi/s1600-h/HJD1400SouthWestEarrings1+58%2435.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332189340535798930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGk_IOaxBwWQpNJgf1Ok7E0WUQwJKngXpxVsMoSKQNbUsemeSXzj8q7ePjw00kDvf-OU-AHPnpg64pH_WOjjNgKryj1_ty8byxtkNkA2tMHoq7b0SWXB3vfM3xC7eCfgKs_GQnmQgxRJWi/s320/HJD1400SouthWestEarrings1+58%2435.JPG" border="0" /></a> <div><div><div><div><div>Yeah, yeah, spring showers May flowers. I hear ya. Every time I turn around soccer games are being rescheduled due to the rain. Yuck. Bring back the sun! Again, I was dreaming of warm weather, the beach, you've heard it all before...hence the shells:</div><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332187627573253666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyYNfREwTPQg-u2G0MkRYb1GkmrmQadMd3SdaiADQO2X2awLasrSiEC-Lzl7f6CFusOFSwFzeeK99dooU0T6Xu9NTAU6tfmyVOaynEfR9TOjaX235MSSMlBUBLzXMAaQCMIEr798Z-EKGS/s320/HJD1396.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div>So here we are, another week has begun. Last week I got to meet Angie in person, face to face. You may remember I have been working on angel pins that I was selling and donating a portion of each sale to help raise money for a local family that is up to their eyeballs with Leukemia. <a href="http://hillcrestjewelrydesign.blogspot.com/search/label/pins">http://hillcrestjewelrydesign.blogspot.com/search/label/pins</a> Let's just say, meeting her and her family and knowing what they're going through put things into perspective for me. I have many blessings that I am grateful for and I am honored to have been asked to design a specialty piece for this cause. Thanks to all who purchased angel pins. </div><br /><div>The rest of last week is a blurr...oh wait-new brakes and tires on my van. Picture this people, an hour from home, at night, alone, van full of shiny bling and displays and I've got the brake pedal to the floor and hearing metal grinding on metal. Wait, it gets better...I had to go DOWN a ginormous hill on Rt. 78 outside Allentown, PA. Fortunately, after white knuckling it and lots and lots of chats with the good lord above, I made it home, safe and sound. Shaking, but safe.</div><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332183511731947058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijag1SiKZy5g7Q8aSS6Zw6iaUtsBRr7Ylj7VvlVxCGP1LkNbmMJOoxix-Up9y1rbv79kvYaZo-pWcheknMS6FY3BD7qJcTfcC0MuWR1C1dIZzUcY5bFRQFdBcE20hlRPFKA5GjZglebu8g/s320/HJD1398Bur&Betelnut+Necklace18%2412.JPG" border="0" /> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332181600197024098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmp0I3Cwt12gk_HKfOkGQDL3lMWPS2zisGSzD6UT4TCP0k0w9URNmiZ9vMkM_kREkCgaYZ0Lg4ojN9h6Ttvz0ZsWD-M0QEjCkykEDy7BSJSiimrVi7sQZe5DhXPej-CRqy9mPoKuvBLznj/s320/024.JPG" border="0" /> Last week in the studio was spent finishing up custom orders, mailing out orders, catching up on paperwork from the previous weekend's party and making necklaces for HJD's new Men's Collection. So far 3 necklaces are made. I have another design sketched out and hope to get to it soon. This week I need to get invitations in the mail for the next private party, build up earring inventory and work on my guest list as I've decided to host a party in June. I'm also working on a bridal set, listing products for sale in my etsy shop <a href="http://www.heathermgannon.etsy.com/">http://www.heathermgannon.etsy.com/</a> and marking down some older product that I'd like to see sell this weekend at the Leesport Market Craft Fair. If you're in the area this Saturday, May 9th from 9am to 4pm, please visit me inside the Meeting Room. That's the smaller building, I'm right across from Scoot and Bubba's Restaurant.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332185536828994914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUwPnMglWB2rFhAIV-8H3xZBz3dOfbEc4pBEhW5XeYKOvSTbRYw9DKdQlv8ZvvTSeUmdN60cJwvkgojO_utdI1n7t1llvLuMDOOwp6xH9Apj3MM0PhpB3tSyIELfE39PxQpqgJYogHd4LL/s320/HJD1399TribalBeadedWoodNecklace18.5$12.JPG" border="0" />Tomorrow I get to catch up with a dear friend over lunch and I'm so looking forward to that! Have a great night! I'm going to go catch some Zzzzzz's. ~Heather</div></div></div></div>Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07375885592932851304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153012310022069498.post-76536544784979923542009-04-23T10:14:00.010-04:002009-04-23T11:55:40.143-04:00Trying to find balance<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKyegQIP6hhemNuvOpGhxTj3zdez3kdUW-MoEh0ktWZcQPWKPvsAhNT7tjrukT2EtdhuE_ycOdnwWbrWMeq9hNEl2UH1dmR4Zk261lFerfDeEEc5MFNPlOVZQwetdgpjcn4wCcE45oV6pD/s1600-h/HJD1387N.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327915202649157602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKyegQIP6hhemNuvOpGhxTj3zdez3kdUW-MoEh0ktWZcQPWKPvsAhNT7tjrukT2EtdhuE_ycOdnwWbrWMeq9hNEl2UH1dmR4Zk261lFerfDeEEc5MFNPlOVZQwetdgpjcn4wCcE45oV6pD/s320/HJD1387N.JPG" border="0" /></a> <div><div><div><div>I crave balance in my life. I am a Libra, you know, the scales? When I feel like life is imbalanced I get a little wackier than normal :) Lately, the scales don't come to mind but for some reason I have this image of a seesaw that can never really stay horizontal for long. It's not natural for a seesaw to be like that. A seesaw is more about the extremes-high or low and that's what makes seesaws so much fun, if you go with the flow of the ride and enjoy it. Hence my problem. I'm always fighting the natural ebb and flow of the seesaw. I get too much weight on my end so I put it off to the other end. That's where hubby sits. He balances the load and he does it well and I know if he weren't on the other end I'd be on my keister on the ground. Are ya all following me? Problem is, when he's all the way down there at the other end, we rarely get to meet up and that's what it's been like lately. He is wonderful with the kids, the food shopping, cooking meals and paying the bills and ladies, you can't have him! He's so great with the kids that I find I'm seeing less of him and the kids as I throw myself into building my little business. I miss my family. It is the price I pay and so I've decided that while I do not wish to sacrifice my entrepreneurial endeavours, I need to change something so that I can make the time to see them. After much thought and consideration, it finally dawned on me that hello...I am the boss, I can call my own shots, right? So, the shots have been called.<br /></div><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327909149351856690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSy6xfcbQdNIysaHnHPyKBi-T_IzFJhvNQADh9WgmrL_fv5_fg50SXAqAqMsykFIfJ9muVlqJJ_ImWCbgnag6OnKZCwcLMFuiOwI_G-xpdSuMxUdr9-kJP6VO4AUpVG6T6HrfFJ9oN8A32/s320/HJD1376.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div>I am discontinuing my custom design services. All current projects will be filled, however, going forward, I will not be accepting new custom orders. Custom design can be extremely rewarding (as well as frustrating at times) and time consuming. In the current market it's not as profitable as one would think. I will still be making my unique, funky, wonderful (okay, I'm biased) designs and selling them through in home jewelry parties and craft fairs. I am also in the process of listing pieces for sale on my new etsy on-line shop, <a href="http://www.heathermgannon.etsy.com/">http://www.heathermgannon.etsy.com/</a>. The shop is up but it's looking very sparse at the moment so feel free to stop by but please be patient as I figure out all the etsy ins and outs and get my products listed. For now, I plan to put all the newest items in the etsy shop. I will be removing items from the original <a href="http://www.hillcrestjewelrydesign.com/">http://www.hillcrestjewelrydesign.com/</a> website as they sell so you may want to view both sites. You may purchase directly from the etsy shop, however please send me an e-mail at <a href="mailto:hillcrestjewelrydesign@comcast.net">hillcrestjewelrydesign@comcast.net</a> if you would like to purchase an item from the hillcrest site as the hillcrest site does not have a shopping cart on it. Confused? I hope not. Let me explain.</div><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327908568635342914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi44xpq5hoTuU5vrqEfI67bIvmgD0XWJSIVZcHYNq80VyZ_CAnNnwQG1FsJHQMYrhOD2Gaz1MUhN9otxkttJiouBPpoaXVO-51dsG0J54CQo8OSVBqiI83Ub85zZcNi5MSEYzVXdHGcL0Nm/s320/HJD1371ChinesePictureJasper&SSEarrings2.5$24a.JPG" border="0" /></div><div><br /><div>I set up the original website with the intention of adding a shopping cart at a later date. I found out after the fact that the options I chose with the website necessitated certain requirements for a shopping cart that would have been costly and time-consuming. Live and learn. The website serves as a sort of on-line catalogue though so I kept it going. When I'm having a show, my customers can preview stock prior to party time. I do not have a printed catalogue as my inventory is constantly changing. So that's that, in a nutshell.</div><br /><div></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327912240046934386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRV_i9M5ncqWc8p3b2NUuvyqKhO_xlnik2BxKSeiW7jRl0r593jjOq72Q7DpYVc33G1KdjuVp-HfAEpXEFjKKiKrlVpeTxs4LSAymrvL3M93gXI-Beh3_33VXhEW2xt79RERtt-0A3lVlQ/s320/HJD1373RedWood&SSEarrings1.5$14.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div>Now, getting back to the basics. The jewelry making continues as I prepare for an in home jewelry party this weekend. Potty training is in full swing: potty, pull ups and pee accidents OH MY! We missed dance class this week as someone forgot her dance bag and mommy didn't remind her prior to leaving the house, so more than half way there, we turned around to get the bag only to realize that we'd be missing more than half of the class by the time we got there. The amazing goalie got to play the field for the school's varsity team yesterday and managed to score a goal from the center fullback position!!! She was quickly pulled off the field as her coaches didn't want her to push up the field that far. Big picture people--she scored! She also had an assist from the same position. For those of you not in the soccer mindset, the full back position is way back on the field far away from scoring position. In addition, more soccer, volleyball, a yearly check up at the pediatrician, a school field trip and Zoe's birthday party mark the calendar this week. Did I forget something?? Probably.</div><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Enjoy the pics, enjoy the wonderful weather we're suppose to get this weekend and happy belated earth day! ~Heather</div></div></div></div>Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07375885592932851304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153012310022069498.post-72513052912009589212009-04-16T23:56:00.004-04:002009-04-17T00:21:34.328-04:00Bridesmaids NecklacesThe Bridesmaids necklaces are finally done! The bride had a color scheme in mind that incorporates the color of the crystals with colors in the floral arrangements. The girls will be wearing black dresses so this pop of color will be stunning without being overpowering. I can't wait to see the girls all done up!!!<br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325506784079860242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIIR26akR-JpNqcz-BNVXvOENFBe1P9JKdq6QRXU4cUJGchEK-ZXzBB8tY_CoLnqq9b6fB42auDVgLgg36UpKZ4ioBRKRkvMMwVfZUnhz4AjqgOM9rDRaMMjAMMSXHB4fSKa878kc2-D2h/s320/Rita+Bridesmaids+Necklace+in+SS+front.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325507473850462882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUND_Ii2MsM45gU7xLN-ReXOYIMk6eAsI3G35kVM4_8IXXvBUt_fbBKHVSH968wIuh_0aWGZRcUtfjMGSk-qaueWD_DROY3pipBLX7uthlNW5nIskSIPkMkh_XXaiNiBhljwyWZfQXiEd9/s320/Rita's+Bridesmaids+Necklace+in+SS+back.JPG" border="0" />The amethyst crystals are <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Swarovski</span>, the olivine and orange pear shaped crystals are cubic zirconium. I hand forged the sterling silver links and extender and finished off the extender with another crystal.</p><p>That's it for tonight. Have a good night! ~Heather</p>Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07375885592932851304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153012310022069498.post-58710911099608700142009-04-05T15:31:00.012-04:002009-04-05T16:07:15.954-04:00Spring Fever? Yup, little bit!Let's take a little break from the bling to enjoy this gorgeous weather, shall we? <div><div></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPXv6WS75YVK76ECoiOUKZuvMGIBRFOo279RFPphOaIQPHhkAy46T12IOjpgYlgxH0axkxfVA1Xze0GX73Qc2M4v7b3BAWSmXA1Xi8T3BlkQNu7br1kwu50PIwu3Ly8Ulnko55rqZvFq_l/s1600-h/Spring+Wreath.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321295396038004626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPXv6WS75YVK76ECoiOUKZuvMGIBRFOo279RFPphOaIQPHhkAy46T12IOjpgYlgxH0axkxfVA1Xze0GX73Qc2M4v7b3BAWSmXA1Xi8T3BlkQNu7br1kwu50PIwu3Ly8Ulnko55rqZvFq_l/s320/Spring+Wreath.JPG" border="0" /></a> Welcome to my garden. I just wanted to share with you some signs of spring that are popping up around my yard.<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOLVeWfhzcupYzhxIb-sOquAPDek6RLIVRfepmQ-nG-T1XpG_pUZIsEwVoil4yXs3cxjAqh93vJ3inFHmbv6CIhSwI84gn5iz-yowRRBzpXZU1xEWCcE5Y1slADWob9pxNf3Md0HnczgTz/s1600-h/Spirea.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321295255711249554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOLVeWfhzcupYzhxIb-sOquAPDek6RLIVRfepmQ-nG-T1XpG_pUZIsEwVoil4yXs3cxjAqh93vJ3inFHmbv6CIhSwI84gn5iz-yowRRBzpXZU1xEWCcE5Y1slADWob9pxNf3Md0HnczgTz/s320/Spirea.JPG" border="0" /></a> The spirea is beginning to bloom. The metal little trellis thingy is what I cut my hand on while weeding this flower bed. Nothing major people, just a flesh wound and yes, I'm still current on my tetanus shot. Maybe I should stick to the jewelry. LOL!<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiswgBKHmnO1c3VkWIu-SEZkufwvtHJLRmQqrnq5d0xjqn4IH3-wGTHzMUbS5f2nzGUOBqkvfa0EWM4EcP7riqsnU2GiGeIsioIuixY1wWzXreMx5MCRrWRUjlqQV9NkyQIv3Ysrvp1PYRC/s1600-h/Tufted+Titmouse.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321295102799290114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiswgBKHmnO1c3VkWIu-SEZkufwvtHJLRmQqrnq5d0xjqn4IH3-wGTHzMUbS5f2nzGUOBqkvfa0EWM4EcP7riqsnU2GiGeIsioIuixY1wWzXreMx5MCRrWRUjlqQV9NkyQIv3Ysrvp1PYRC/s320/Tufted+Titmouse.JPG" border="0" /></a> A tufted titmouse at the feeder. My little diva, the 6 year old (otherwise known as 003), wanted the birdies to eat from her hand but it was not meant to be as the holy terror (004) refused to sit still and kept scaring the birds off. </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOR4_fnktGb1xo7Koq_YueOAfRyJbHjidUeV1v5V7AoswLqtpdN0BHNXKK-iKijV9TNwz1BEPGQvKiv2HxdbZ_0v7AQiUkRJToYDEjQWuvXRjLsOMY9Pm15t5mVxrsMfBHJUQhPsyVlLIm/s1600-h/Zoe+and+Aeryn+listening+to+birds.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321299379515797090" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOR4_fnktGb1xo7Koq_YueOAfRyJbHjidUeV1v5V7AoswLqtpdN0BHNXKK-iKijV9TNwz1BEPGQvKiv2HxdbZ_0v7AQiUkRJToYDEjQWuvXRjLsOMY9Pm15t5mVxrsMfBHJUQhPsyVlLIm/s320/Zoe+and+Aeryn+listening+to+birds.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMw0ICl-RolmwblGF8To6TkW5B6zzmJ51oaI8mrlwocEhsw-sSmkvYTn5Rwv-ILgLiJ9rxWpep_RGWhdU4I6gZ6lA27qL-OvulXPPOkPpN2blz70EMaEIs8CLyxaV4GDXxgDrxPykosUWR/s1600-h/Zoe+bird+watching.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321299226869089026" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMw0ICl-RolmwblGF8To6TkW5B6zzmJ51oaI8mrlwocEhsw-sSmkvYTn5Rwv-ILgLiJ9rxWpep_RGWhdU4I6gZ6lA27qL-OvulXPPOkPpN2blz70EMaEIs8CLyxaV4GDXxgDrxPykosUWR/s320/Zoe+bird+watching.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><br /> </div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk-4EmhyRvj30VNF0RpsKLvYSQTLCSNalJjw5MYzN1U5BFTLwc7CdFm9EJ7zOatkj-pdvKSqryL7NReEbvzJYcRe98zpqdeJVU7FeiFKUpyRWbnoSi3srqxZ2ypkhFVjU1UXysrUMpH-OW/s1600-h/Signs+of+Spring+3-27-09.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321294884479524066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk-4EmhyRvj30VNF0RpsKLvYSQTLCSNalJjw5MYzN1U5BFTLwc7CdFm9EJ7zOatkj-pdvKSqryL7NReEbvzJYcRe98zpqdeJVU7FeiFKUpyRWbnoSi3srqxZ2ypkhFVjU1UXysrUMpH-OW/s320/Signs+of+Spring+3-27-09.JPG" border="0" /></a>The crocuses are done blooming but they looked so pretty while they lasted.<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlBiihEP1rEr7kqxmxHQ1EoN6dQFJQecKts_mgJ8nvo5cxBHjWYnSVUPRXBclLCEbSqPL1vmKGldbe5M6ljk84oSsRfocDt0VrKs3qa1QhPT2Dlwn9n3Irk7JonWntPKGsKXBCNRj8ZX8R/s1600-h/Signs+of+Spring+2+3-27-09.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321294714939947362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlBiihEP1rEr7kqxmxHQ1EoN6dQFJQecKts_mgJ8nvo5cxBHjWYnSVUPRXBclLCEbSqPL1vmKGldbe5M6ljk84oSsRfocDt0VrKs3qa1QhPT2Dlwn9n3Irk7JonWntPKGsKXBCNRj8ZX8R/s320/Signs+of+Spring+2+3-27-09.JPG" border="0" /></a>The lamb's ears are now filling in where the crocuses were blooming.<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivHj56iRQ93gEx71IuXAPilQ71epLa8IdnuFSgm0gU-tm1PWqqkyOVFw1TZE7depKKTPojf9tXectFXcOtoU410edfX4K4IZbUwBT0RZoXCS-wHTPyV5uoOARked_kgHo2dxbCgRL4GeCd/s1600-h/Schayna+scaling+the+fence+%2709.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321294572415797250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivHj56iRQ93gEx71IuXAPilQ71epLa8IdnuFSgm0gU-tm1PWqqkyOVFw1TZE7depKKTPojf9tXectFXcOtoU410edfX4K4IZbUwBT0RZoXCS-wHTPyV5uoOARked_kgHo2dxbCgRL4GeCd/s320/Schayna+scaling+the+fence+%2709.JPG" border="0" /></a>That's our fat cat, Schayna, scaling the fence.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUTVvCaUpQ-vO-qE_rRiazeN5jHjy-D7qlKNSYI3CGtwcR3QiPSHvpgeZGrqWUhdBAt5j1yUnb3gLem3f9sXV7f_csjnQ6vWyg9ZIby7TTbniM5g0t-9H7FRsKltiPdY7uoYNA6kJm1lkx/s1600-h/Pulsatilla+Vulgaris+Pasque+Flower+Perennial+sun-pt+shade+8-10.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321294378597701410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUTVvCaUpQ-vO-qE_rRiazeN5jHjy-D7qlKNSYI3CGtwcR3QiPSHvpgeZGrqWUhdBAt5j1yUnb3gLem3f9sXV7f_csjnQ6vWyg9ZIby7TTbniM5g0t-9H7FRsKltiPdY7uoYNA6kJm1lkx/s320/Pulsatilla+Vulgaris+Pasque+Flower+Perennial+sun-pt+shade+8-10.JPG" border="0" /></a>Pulsatilla Vulgaris, or commonly known as Pasque Flower. This one is new to me but I'm told it is native to PA. It's a perennial, gets to be 8-10" high and enjoys full sun to part shade.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWVKKT2tyLmQ_hEfxtC-RPp9u8cdnsCtv3Uv1N-vo04XozMsS7AJ0hy_Fs9-gcBvDEinyKddFpsl3iaN21CHZEpDbr1WwI4jfvMp5fqwkhuS87Izkwl3keavOpjG0twaB8PHS8Xr02QVNH/s1600-h/Maple+Tree+w+buds.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321294229447637522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWVKKT2tyLmQ_hEfxtC-RPp9u8cdnsCtv3Uv1N-vo04XozMsS7AJ0hy_Fs9-gcBvDEinyKddFpsl3iaN21CHZEpDbr1WwI4jfvMp5fqwkhuS87Izkwl3keavOpjG0twaB8PHS8Xr02QVNH/s320/Maple+Tree+w+buds.JPG" border="0" /></a>The maple tree has buds on it!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidmL46FA7cScD_IqQgD8Eo9Xp0y81w2GpXRvNrHaImoTC3o0MMhjiFP1WRUYLlHMXeX-P63zQyVyJIbJd6D5QKvsV-iWAeyKuMiQD8tlzAxjP8vGxRliKtlb8l_dNDoH5MDLHeNvd2kzgo/s1600-h/Hyacinths.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321294099414440290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 291px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 207px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidmL46FA7cScD_IqQgD8Eo9Xp0y81w2GpXRvNrHaImoTC3o0MMhjiFP1WRUYLlHMXeX-P63zQyVyJIbJd6D5QKvsV-iWAeyKuMiQD8tlzAxjP8vGxRliKtlb8l_dNDoH5MDLHeNvd2kzgo/s320/Hyacinths.JPG" border="0" /></a>Ahhhh, I wish you could smell the hyacinths.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvg7ocz7kXP6nw0QdmWp7B8p0dr56NF8VVGyE2zqkKCwtL-2pwOCtBFX7eYDR1Jnd16d5xmM9SQgFnTTdVxTrRRq1YHuOBD859FEOpltmcPl0dqPW1_pUqzXELALciydVWHuv-wP0sbxwb/s1600-h/Fishies+%2709.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321293962922604274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvg7ocz7kXP6nw0QdmWp7B8p0dr56NF8VVGyE2zqkKCwtL-2pwOCtBFX7eYDR1Jnd16d5xmM9SQgFnTTdVxTrRRq1YHuOBD859FEOpltmcPl0dqPW1_pUqzXELALciydVWHuv-wP0sbxwb/s320/Fishies+%2709.JPG" border="0" /></a>A couple of the fishies in our very murky pond. I was so relieved to see that they survived the cold winter.<br /><div></div><br /><div>More garden pics will follow as more plants bloom. I also have a very scary before picture of our veggie garden. Makes me sad to look at it with all the weeds and so neglected. Hopefully I'll get out soon to clean things up (good intentions, right?)</div><div></div><br /><div>For my facebook friends who have already seen these pics, I apologize for being redundant. I'm just so happy for the warmer sunny weather!!!!</div><div></div><br /><div>Enjoy your day! ~Heather</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07375885592932851304noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153012310022069498.post-1291560781620677662009-04-02T12:33:00.009-04:002009-04-02T14:18:50.135-04:00New Earrings and NecklaceI managed to get more earrings made yesterday but the kitchen floor still looks like a bomb exploded and landed on it. I've marked oodles of earrings down to make room for the new spring/summer ear <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">bling</span>. Anything that I am tired of looking at got marked down. Unfortunately I don't have time to make the price changes on the website so if any of the earrings on the website float your boat just shoot me an e-mail at <a href="mailto:hillcrestjewelrydesign@comcast.net">hillcrestjewelrydesign@comcast.net</a> to inquire about the price. I still have a lot of empty space on my earring racks so more newbies are yet to come.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320134850423354754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4mHy05BYilJP_jZRe1458d9YzJklRCJkYMnlB4derIPNpAhfcAPzo6qGufaUDjba1tTOIP99mx9Xsxw29BdsLVedrSokK1qprkq3mpHO2keKHDe9zd-fTQPUtEaPMYLlaOCjX3OjMNrHZ/s320/HJD1353OceanJasper,Bone%26SSNecklace16-19%2443.JPG" border="0" />I just had to share this necklace with you. I found this carved bone pendant and thought ocean jasper, with all it's color variations, would look great with it. The necklace is adjustable and measures 16-19". I've hand turned each sterling silver link. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">HJD</span>1353 $43.00<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSdsUYXPwM0VFN7ckTc_pKIaA4x8d8OsaJBT__AmXwEE4u-YTMFPC5RlMNYwzo-JM713psfTkZuZdOACfhGT8IuoPUG08fLTpEk4J1rDrq2V3kJ-lZTOr_yU7mNHKxdBWDFXHIjGIWDitS/s1600-h/HJD1347SterlingWrappedRhodoniteEarrings1$10.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320149496538887538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSdsUYXPwM0VFN7ckTc_pKIaA4x8d8OsaJBT__AmXwEE4u-YTMFPC5RlMNYwzo-JM713psfTkZuZdOACfhGT8IuoPUG08fLTpEk4J1rDrq2V3kJ-lZTOr_yU7mNHKxdBWDFXHIjGIWDitS/s320/HJD1347SterlingWrappedRhodoniteEarrings1$10.JPG" border="0" /></a>These dainty <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">rhodonite</span> earrings are wrapped in sterling silver and measure approximately 1" from the top of the ear wire to the bottom of the wrapped stone. The stone is a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">mauvish</span> pink. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">HJD</span>1347 $10<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5pbi39gNYGhfa_xVAY8ishhVR5HwB3hKDzDYJGGR1rZbXDA7R7Xj0IiHhKwEUgT1mvD2y8ya-S8IJ3dLRNVOQATgHB_6YLRVTNSX65Hm0ZbJEOfLsgQyB-jpY9qHz7dXo9T5BegjYgpaF/s1600-h/HJD1354ChineseTurquoise,Wood%26SSEarrings2%2412.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320148032817818338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5pbi39gNYGhfa_xVAY8ishhVR5HwB3hKDzDYJGGR1rZbXDA7R7Xj0IiHhKwEUgT1mvD2y8ya-S8IJ3dLRNVOQATgHB_6YLRVTNSX65Hm0ZbJEOfLsgQyB-jpY9qHz7dXo9T5BegjYgpaF/s320/HJD1354ChineseTurquoise,Wood%26SSEarrings2%2412.JPG" border="0" /></a>I found a mix of wood beads at a great price and couldn't pass them up. The white beads in these earrings are actually wooden and very lightweight. A tiny <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Chinese</span> turquoise bead dangles from the bottom. Sterling silver accents and components. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">HJD</span>1354 $12 approx. 2" long<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRZmZuMY44sq-XtlTh0D6RXJv-_hbnIsh8jrDhtg-D069SXFMIUGZrMn9QAUmxxnDWR42zmwegXpcHyMWwQVegnKg9VlelO_NFS9mTCzNQCiEjkHMEy_-yZpj3j_7csMzRmE7Cvd4130mO/s1600-h/HJD1355Unakite,Lepidolite%26SSEarrings1.75%2414.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320144416678348274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRZmZuMY44sq-XtlTh0D6RXJv-_hbnIsh8jrDhtg-D069SXFMIUGZrMn9QAUmxxnDWR42zmwegXpcHyMWwQVegnKg9VlelO_NFS9mTCzNQCiEjkHMEy_-yZpj3j_7csMzRmE7Cvd4130mO/s320/HJD1355Unakite,Lepidolite%26SSEarrings1.75%2414.JPG" border="0" /></a> It's hard to see in the photo but the teardrop shaped <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Unakite</span> stone has a mottled dark and light green w/ a peachy pink color to it. The cube hanging above is pink <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">lepidolite</span> and picks up on the pink in the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">unakite</span>. These earrings hang approx. 1 3/4" from the top of the ear wire to the bottom of the teardrop. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">HJD</span>1355 $14<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6DMZAfEhDt13tPAul-K0P7nm1o0hhElvfAnlGn53jvWQsPc4JNESHvCvB1Pe6JkV0ZXX-eKwHAVGcXNzybycyWgB7i_P7rRW-iSmm5h1cF99l48dkNMoqoiJyzKug4K6DtryLunkOmY0j/s1600-h/HJD1356BuriNut,VintageCrystal%26SSEarrings1.5%2416.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320142329569568546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6DMZAfEhDt13tPAul-K0P7nm1o0hhElvfAnlGn53jvWQsPc4JNESHvCvB1Pe6JkV0ZXX-eKwHAVGcXNzybycyWgB7i_P7rRW-iSmm5h1cF99l48dkNMoqoiJyzKug4K6DtryLunkOmY0j/s320/HJD1356BuriNut,VintageCrystal%26SSEarrings1.5%2416.JPG" border="0" /></a> I've dressed up a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">buri</span> nut in these earrings. You'd never know it but the red bead is actually a nut that has been dyed. I've combined sterling silver accents with vintage crystals to make these earrings sparkle and shine. Measuring approx. 1 1/2" long. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">HJD</span>1356 $16<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFMdlClmniKlqXCp_B6XTXKQZi_tfEFM-eApFvNwz_2ExMGZUil0hXJzuufV6eh5zDRxr2YagtmWitV49-fKuZfo9HJey1Z1ebMHu7IhlD-7YZH3Kxeu8B9NcIyeb2WBG7c17-2PSkM1z8/s1600-h/HJD1357GreenGlass,Wood%26SSEarrings2.25%2414.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320138018260719218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFMdlClmniKlqXCp_B6XTXKQZi_tfEFM-eApFvNwz_2ExMGZUil0hXJzuufV6eh5zDRxr2YagtmWitV49-fKuZfo9HJey1Z1ebMHu7IhlD-7YZH3Kxeu8B9NcIyeb2WBG7c17-2PSkM1z8/s320/HJD1357GreenGlass,Wood%26SSEarrings2.25%2414.JPG" border="0" /></a>Again with the wooden beads. I love the casual look of these earrings. At approx. 2 1/4" long, the wooden beads make these earrings very lightweight and comfortable to wear. A green glass lentil bead dangles below the wooden beads. All sterling silver. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">HJD</span>1357 $14<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2k3b5kMD5jh_GrOvzK3U9f5p46wpDV3VFIaYYNZ9pCRfqg8TE3g98cp7vGeWZiKOeVrMf95WVc-jq-XodEfEKH6oKHAQEfc1JnYLKSwRAfPCKnaCHBjlXhZ5MfiPbzCdfRU5zbaz6Dug5/s1600-h/HJD1358Wood&SterlingSilverEarrings3$21.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320136116961672146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 269px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2k3b5kMD5jh_GrOvzK3U9f5p46wpDV3VFIaYYNZ9pCRfqg8TE3g98cp7vGeWZiKOeVrMf95WVc-jq-XodEfEKH6oKHAQEfc1JnYLKSwRAfPCKnaCHBjlXhZ5MfiPbzCdfRU5zbaz6Dug5/s320/HJD1358Wood&SterlingSilverEarrings3$21.JPG" border="0" /></a> My daughter shrieked when I showed her these. Okay, she's 13 so does that make these earrings teeny <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">bopperish</span>? I don't think so. They are fun though!! The sterling silver chain dresses the wood up a bit. Hanging at 3" long, the wood circles keep them light. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">HJD</span>1358 $21</div><div> </div><div>I am currently updating the website so you'll be able to see these on there in a bit--assuming of course that I'm not interrupted in the meantime--ha ha! I can hear 004 running <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">amuck</span> upstairs. God only knows what I'll find when I get up there. </div><div> </div><div>Have a good one! ~Heather</div></div></div></div></div>Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07375885592932851304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153012310022069498.post-83409094744926005352009-03-31T23:25:00.000-04:002009-03-31T23:30:47.207-04:00New Bling, Craft Fair Wrap Up & To-Do List Additions<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYFGs9K0Wr1OETFRaYEa_xEmGhiZHDHjz9dV3V_3wyUqTtkR4BAb0POSBsD3Tmi2oWeE0DgSi-8-WJT0sxf97rJlSNTUjfu4FULnF4vb1JEqoM1pYd2MOSSfFqx_4Qfp3w93Tkc-jpuxR3/s1600-h/HJD1351MixFWP,ThaiCharm%26SSBracelet7-8%2430.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319549189874745922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYFGs9K0Wr1OETFRaYEa_xEmGhiZHDHjz9dV3V_3wyUqTtkR4BAb0POSBsD3Tmi2oWeE0DgSi-8-WJT0sxf97rJlSNTUjfu4FULnF4vb1JEqoM1pYd2MOSSfFqx_4Qfp3w93Tkc-jpuxR3/s320/HJD1351MixFWP,ThaiCharm%26SSBracelet7-8%2430.JPG" border="0" /></a> I'm lying in bed w/ my laptop listening to the snoring princess beside me. Sleeping beauty is beside her. I'm a night owl by nature but my little ones won't settle down to sleep unless I'm lying in bed with them. Do you know how much I could be getting done right about now?? I've already closed up shop so there's no point in going downstairs now though. So here I am, wide awake and finding the need to be productive in one form or another which led me to updating my website w/ new <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">bling</span> pics. I'll save you the trip to the website by publishing the latest <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">HJD</span> creations here: <div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319546564219615842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjejrKvR7llvQOvO1NrQUHsM564krKBS1DWpe_A5rtrx-GbVXgoTmecfnMsgphZKHmc5FnbrX6B_bZMi7kGMbbmpaIjZ0pyMzr4PN7Bos6B1ehtobGRcywRh0fqyHWa16If2zQS7XDb2cOb/s320/HJD1344Chain&PearlDangleEarrings2$12.JPG" border="0" /></div><p>Last weekend I was set up at the local craft fair. Saturday was a nice day so there was a larger crowd than Sunday, what with the damp rainy chilly weather. I really wasn't expecting any crowd at all on Sunday but much to my surprise the die hard craft connoisseurs were out and about, purses slung across the chest, donning rain gear and pulling carts along to wheel around all their bargains. I really do enjoy working that craft fair, partially because I'm indoors now(thank you Woody!!), and partially because my local loyal customers know where to find me and come to visit and shop. As many of you know, I long for the day when I can afford to open my own little piece of retail heaven so for me this craft show is a tiny sliver of what's to come. Sales were pretty decent considering the current economic situation. I did better than the Christmas show but we had awful weather that weekend. And I made some new friends, both in fellow vendors and new customers as well.</p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319546456138807602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV6LW4H7LLhw15a-6sD71evwPdVATjNshnwJ0DtT63r2DdIiZA-zEyJTeBDGchh2uqHZ6vr56K1icxNR73saojqa7RDbIRp3NqDTV_wqVWw6o2tg7qoujfZzUZ1X73bV_cYU2EJP9y2ll5/s320/HJD1345BlueBellflower,VintageCrystal%26SSEarrings1.5%2417.JPG" border="0" />This evening I spent some time with a bride to be and her daughter, my tastefully simple rep/friend. Let me just tell you, her dress is amazing! I have never seen a wedding gown like this one. She didn't want a traditional gown as this is her 2<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">nd</span> marriage. It's off white with a sweetheart neckline, sleeveless, and a fairly straight, maybe A line drop to the floor. There's beautiful floral embroidery on the bodice, along the hem and train, in ecru, rose, lavender and sage. I can't wait to get the pics on here for you to see but we'll have to wait until June for that. Anyway, I'm making custom earrings and matching bracelet for the bride. I'll keep you posted.<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319551501865477010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlbGwnCGJtgxoP2RyW-JKjCaJNnP29adAvx5OqlSR4bs6gu2KnFWHdkMh4xFQKstH0a8orVPzTbUY5Qi7quJs3Uw2iLD76osvR7zDnvXnrbfsI1OVtQTTheVEh1UUdP7ZMJ88uIG506n60/s320/HJD1348WhitePearl&AmethystBracelet7-8$18.JPG" border="0" />My to-do list for this week is never ending as items from last week's to-do list spilled over to this week. I still have yet to make 2 swirly rings and a hand forged sterling link bracelet. Adding a matching anklet to that order, as well as another swirly ring but this one will be silver and gold--should be a gorgeous combination. I finished the custom mother's bracelet from last week. I did get some earrings made last week but marked down several earrings that I've been looking at too long during the craft show so I need to make oodles more. I'm still working on the other bridesmaids necklaces. I had to reconfigure the connections as I wasn't happy with how the crystals were hanging. It was a logistics issue but I think I have a solution. I need to find the supplies for the new bride-to-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">be's</span> jewelry and price it. I'll need to order bags soon and I think I'm going to go w/ a "greener" option this time. Last but not least, more angle pins.<br /><br />As usual we have the normal multitude of kids' activities. Volleyball practices and games, soccer, soccer and more soccer, gymnastics and an eye appointment. Somewhere in there my kitchen floor needs a hose down. Any volunteers?<br /><br />Have a great night if you're up late like me, if not, happy morning! ~Heather<br /><br /><p></p>Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07375885592932851304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153012310022069498.post-28444251272839996392009-03-27T21:20:00.010-04:002009-03-27T23:29:57.142-04:00New Bling Update<div>As usual, I felt I didn't have enough made for the craft fair this weekend. I really do have an abundance but I just had to make a few more things. Plus, I received new supplies yesterday that I couldn't wait to get my hands on. Here's the result:</div><div> </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrZk7RtxPw-uICA2bcwS5DFg4kiuPXRf6vLEc2RKLRH5L4v-faujSPCeF31MlH0elWXruS2EYeFf0Tiv8qaAdUV1Mukz4hnDDpWg_AC1yNanC2akfi326aMUekXHy8sgGXICUDAYshCmU5/s1600-h/HJD1339Bone,ChineseTurquoise%26SSCuffwClasp6-7%2445.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318068661574357426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrZk7RtxPw-uICA2bcwS5DFg4kiuPXRf6vLEc2RKLRH5L4v-faujSPCeF31MlH0elWXruS2EYeFf0Tiv8qaAdUV1Mukz4hnDDpWg_AC1yNanC2akfi326aMUekXHy8sgGXICUDAYshCmU5/s320/HJD1339Bone,ChineseTurquoise%26SSCuffwClasp6-7%2445.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ-ZgXlYF_ITX_kItZ8ljEYI1jhiYx7X3TNW2lzGePtuXCxqTh__5_EDHQaau9aC8uxvFVK0rXK1fjrFJ_uuF0afVLMrIKBRr_rh1pc3UyFIYNeJveFyACg1I_e8UmOYl7LBvKHAVzE-ek/s1600-h/HJD1340Bone&MoukaiteCuffBracelet$21.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318062100871545922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ-ZgXlYF_ITX_kItZ8ljEYI1jhiYx7X3TNW2lzGePtuXCxqTh__5_EDHQaau9aC8uxvFVK0rXK1fjrFJ_uuF0afVLMrIKBRr_rh1pc3UyFIYNeJveFyACg1I_e8UmOYl7LBvKHAVzE-ek/s320/HJD1340Bone&MoukaiteCuffBracelet$21.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBsg8YwMlD7hZGlibJsmGkwZMxDkI5rM-Zuy4w9Zd0Tl93vXVIJU69Xpl5gWiriUNkn4bucSargqHXUqYuW_zizWZ-pXNX61jRdXEnYn-GVWHb9XkalvsyQGivMdA7zKN6hLuqfjUgxyoa/s1600-h/HJD1338BMOP,Gem%26SSBracelet6.75-7.5%2442.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318054678139846274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBsg8YwMlD7hZGlibJsmGkwZMxDkI5rM-Zuy4w9Zd0Tl93vXVIJU69Xpl5gWiriUNkn4bucSargqHXUqYuW_zizWZ-pXNX61jRdXEnYn-GVWHb9XkalvsyQGivMdA7zKN6hLuqfjUgxyoa/s320/HJD1338BMOP,Gem%26SSBracelet6.75-7.5%2442.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWTM1lT2kdtivTlpivh1LDUU3eubUYSoyL-WOqaxX59PLm9H185jjY0VaWeh0SNnyH1v4USGDkLDJSVvtjDKwZmBREn43_RJ5ThlqH8DclKs46X2OTaLe1aIXIjcP33AVh_EVb89mVVlwc/s1600-h/HJD1337PurpleGlass&SSEarrings40mm$18.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318053051065863682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWTM1lT2kdtivTlpivh1LDUU3eubUYSoyL-WOqaxX59PLm9H185jjY0VaWeh0SNnyH1v4USGDkLDJSVvtjDKwZmBREn43_RJ5ThlqH8DclKs46X2OTaLe1aIXIjcP33AVh_EVb89mVVlwc/s320/HJD1337PurpleGlass&SSEarrings40mm$18.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9P1IO5jrpGAg9E-h-dIhisPschLe77Ouk0l1qPtjTsYNC1cORfiTGJduf19OaCCTAFqhoHh4rUUsQwymLgq-Hk1a5ERCa7Od2wkxrDN_f4FZpFtp76yfT1VJeWO4e6933VeSPFBHBPzLC/s1600-h/HJD1336CzechGlass,SwarovskiCrystal%26SSEarrings42mm%2419.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318050880302521778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9P1IO5jrpGAg9E-h-dIhisPschLe77Ouk0l1qPtjTsYNC1cORfiTGJduf19OaCCTAFqhoHh4rUUsQwymLgq-Hk1a5ERCa7Od2wkxrDN_f4FZpFtp76yfT1VJeWO4e6933VeSPFBHBPzLC/s320/HJD1336CzechGlass,SwarovskiCrystal%26SSEarrings42mm%2419.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoL-TSBWrprYIXrGVxzm3m4OpKamZeZRgAXscqAdW3r0JNkcPgsmGvjZDaW94GP-uScZlZaxsB0yiZbV38ZtlfF1yS0s82OWDkiFmLypShiyLQ1HIU7ealHie_CK4D80UxS7zKshxE6bTz/s1600-h/HJD1335SmokyQuartz&SSCagedEarrings32mm$10.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318048009014205634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoL-TSBWrprYIXrGVxzm3m4OpKamZeZRgAXscqAdW3r0JNkcPgsmGvjZDaW94GP-uScZlZaxsB0yiZbV38ZtlfF1yS0s82OWDkiFmLypShiyLQ1HIU7ealHie_CK4D80UxS7zKshxE6bTz/s320/HJD1335SmokyQuartz&SSCagedEarrings32mm$10.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2SfEuFk3Xzo88YL0Gy03-RRhtZY7GDQOtPjq-o302oJ9UKiIHGDY_c5Ublc-cMDtY_yFa8DxN0Y-Wj7t0BjhIOWldDVyAnsjbKydxpOpOcnG756_BvxH19l-UqXb84wFfzYlgh0LdhlTt/s1600-h/HJD1333Glass&SSEarrings43mm$18.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318045783402269890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2SfEuFk3Xzo88YL0Gy03-RRhtZY7GDQOtPjq-o302oJ9UKiIHGDY_c5Ublc-cMDtY_yFa8DxN0Y-Wj7t0BjhIOWldDVyAnsjbKydxpOpOcnG756_BvxH19l-UqXb84wFfzYlgh0LdhlTt/s320/HJD1333Glass&SSEarrings43mm$18.JPG" border="0" /></a>The pictures don't really do them justice. All the more reason to see them in person! Hopefully the weather will be nice and we'll have lots and lots of shoppers. Let's help stimulate the economy people!!!</div><div> </div><div>Well I'm tuckered out and I have an early morning so I'm off to bed. Have a great weekend! ~Heather<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07375885592932851304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153012310022069498.post-32478855378380469132009-03-25T21:01:00.003-04:002009-03-25T21:06:22.150-04:00Just a Reminder...Craft Fair This WeekendThis weekend, March 28th & 29th from 9am to 4pm I, loaded up with all my bling, will be at Leesport Farmer's Market Easter Craft Fair in Leesport, PA. To celebrate spring as well as the anniversary of my 2nd official year in business, I will be offering a sale on all regularly priced items: buy 2, get the 3rd at 1/2 off. Please visit me in the meeting room (the smaller building) across from the restaurant. I hope to see you there!Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07375885592932851304noreply@blogger.com2