the_things_she_makes

08/29/2021

Happy Saturday and welcome to my barely organized work space

Tucked in the back corner of my parents basement, this is where the making happens
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07/30/2021

Swipe to see how happy Britt looks with her new ring 🥰

Bringing something into existence-something that did not exist before, to picture it in your mind, design, create, build, and see it through to completion, In my mind is one of the most satisfying and magical processes

AND THEN to see it worn and bringing someone joy just makes the whole process like 10x better.
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07/09/2021

Excited to share this item from my shop: Unique handmade dendritic opal and sterling silver statement ring, https://etsy.me/3AN3j4g
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This beautiful dendritic opal cabochon bezel set in sterling silver makes quite the statement on any hand. Handmade with love and care. 24x34mm Adjustable up to size 10&1/2

11/07/2020

Strategically posting these because I just know a lot of hunters are scrolling through social media right now 😉.

The belt buckles in the first picture have a lot to do with where I am now. They were the start of this side hobby/business and played a part in me deciding to go to school for machining. (more on that later)

I can’t say what it is, I just love working with shells. Perhaps it’s the irony of “here’s something that was deadly, but now let’s make it pretty and call it art” ...simply love it!

Christmas is coming... message me to inquire about custom work!

06/18/2020

Super excited to have these finally listed in my shop!!
This was an idea I came up with in the fall and I meant to have them ready to go in my Etsy shop in February... but life happens and I finally am getting to it now.

Often people have a word, or two or three. That they use to comfort themselves, encourage and motivate.
Mine would be “loved” “worthy” and “strong”
My idea with these is to be able to wear that word with you as a little reminder. I’m also a fan of things with secret meanings. Something that maybe isn’t obvious to anyone who looks at it.
So these bracelets say “loved” in Braille.
Soooo and here’s the thing I’m so proud of, you can feel loved. Like literally! 😁

In a world so full of stress and hate simply run your finger across the bracelet and instantly feel loved ☺️

I will do custom bracelets with a word of your choice for an extra fee. (The more letters the harder it is to make 😬)

Hope you like them as much as I do! 💕

If you read this whole post I’ll love you forever 😂

https://www.etsy.com/listing/812505150/sterling-silver-and-leather-adjustable?ref=shop_home_active_1&frs=1

04/05/2020

I’ve been feeling un-inspired to work on jewelry and have been kind of lacking motivation, with everything going on I’ve allowed my self a small break from my bench and gone instead where ever inspiration leads, even if that means staying up till the wee hours of the morning making this string thing. Or refurbishing a chair when I should be preparing for work.🤷‍♀️

Proud to be able to say all my wall decorations are made by me ☺️

03/26/2020

Do you meet your self made deadlines? Cuz I sure as heck don’t!! this is a suuuuper duper up close of something I wanted to have up in my Etsy shop like a month ago.... still pumped about it. Still trying to get you guys pumped about it... just a little distracted

03/23/2020

Had my first OUT OF STATE order. Last week I mailed two rings to Knoxville Tennessee.
It’s crazy to me to think that some one states away wants something that I made with my own two hands.

Don’t be fooled thinking my bench is this organized... I shoveled stuff out of the way to take a picture with some of my most used tools

02/26/2020

Ironic that this shows up on my feed because I just joined like 5 groups for selling and buying used jewelry tools and equipment 😏

Do you ever have days like this? We're here for ya!
www.woodcraft.com

02/19/2020

Peas please?
In my mind these look like a bowl full of peas. What ever you may see them as they are for sell on my Etsy page now!

They are made using an ancient technique called granulation, it’s quite cool to learn about! The small beads are formed individually and then set on the piece you want to attach them too and basically heated up until they stick. Obviously it’s more technical than that but you get the point.

02/14/2020

Happy Valentine’s Day!
Wether you have a special someone in your life or not,
Today Is about love
The love you show your self, the love you show your friends and family, your pets, your hobbies, your life, Your passions, your dreams.
All and all just remember
you are loved 💕

Also peep all the pretty stones I have to make jewelry with 😍 which one is your favorite?

01/26/2020

Perhaps not a “statement” ring for you. But for me, maker of small things. This is big. Being the biggest ring I’ve made so far I had a few un-expected struggles, but it was fun and I will for sure make more “big” rings Find it here on my Etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/listing/746296364/sterling-silver-rose-quartz-ring-rose