Handcrafted Heirlooms by Christine

08/29/2019

So, apparently, BRACELETS and large EARRINGS are on trend for fall 2019.

It is impossible to characterize jewelry trends 2019 in one word. After all, our favorite jewelry accessories get their new level.

07/25/2019

My recent foray into bag making ;). The black one was practice and the green one was a gift. I'm still creating ;)! (The bag pattern is Ethel from Swoon.)

05/20/2019

If you're keeping with trend, these are this year's spring/summer colors.

02/16/2018

Pantone's Color of the Year 2018 - Ultra Violet

06/07/2016

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/watchdog-afghanistans-lapis-lazuli-is-a-conflict-mineral/2016/06/06/8ebe424a-2ba9-11e6-b9d5-3c3063f8332c_story.html

Afghanistan’s president has thrown his support behind a push to classify lapis lazuli as a “conflict mineral” after a global advocacy group said Monday that militants — including the Taliban — earn up to $20 million a year from illegal mining of the rare blue stone.

01/05/2016

This is a very unique design. I created a word cloud from memories of a special week with friends. I attached the word cloud to a glass drop and sculpted a harness around it from nickel 'silver' wire. It turned out quite large ' makes a good ornament or a large pendant. I made one for each of the seven of us.

01/05/2016

This year was weaving (mostly). Here are some of the pieces...

01/05/2016

A bit of a sad announcement... I will not be able to work on any new creations for awhile. The Christmas gifts I made this year involved intricate weaving (as you'll see when I get a chance to post the pictures). Unfortunately, ex*****on of this technique has caused my Carpal Tunnel to flair up in a fierce way and has seriously restricted my ability to work. I've been down this road before (though not for several years), so I know the drill. I look forward to getting back in the studio when my necessary period of rest and therapy is complete. Thanks in advance to anyone sending kind thoughts and prayers. They are very much appreciated.

01/05/2016

It's JANUARY - Birthstone: Garnet. Happy Birthday to all of you January babies!!

12/08/2015

I've found a new addition to my TOP FAV rock list!- the Kaleidoscope Agate (TM) Jasper from the Kaleidoscope Mine in Utah. This Prism Agate Jasper semi-precious stone is a mixture of Chrysocolla, Malachite, Fluorite and quartz. Often with a vein or two of copper or pyrite running through the slab.

12/01/2015

We have just passed into DECEMBER! Holiday shopping has begun in earnest! Remember, the birthstone for December is... Blue Topaz. So if you've got someone on your Christmas list with a December birthday, you can't go wrong with birthstone jewelry!! Remember to LIKE and FOLLOW my page if you want to see my posts!!!

11/17/2015

Shelley, I didn't plan very well this year. I should've added a trip to visit you this weekend and go to THIS International Jewelry Trade Show in New Orleans! http://www.helenbrett.com/Default/TradeshowInformation.aspx?id=fdd92911-17bf-4285-bbd6-550db63a5775