The past couple weeks have been a frustrating struggle with my current internet service. I’d like to drop them ASAP, but I keep sticking around, hoping that things will get better. And they don’t. I’ve had several +30 hour outtages in a row, which is absolutely not acceptable. So as of now, Hubby and I are seeking a new service. Probably will switch over from our cable to DSL. Fingers crossed, wish us luck! =)

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I’ve also been busy with the jewelry thing. My camera skills still have yet to improve, so bear with me on these pictures. Here are some of my latest creations (click on the thumbnails for a close-up):

An illusion/”floating” necklace set - I made 6 of these babies all at once, for a wedding (they matched our bridesmaid dresses perfectly!). At first I thought an illusion necklace would be really simple to make. Boy was I wrong. I struggled and learned alot about crimp beads and crimp tubes, and crimping them neatly and correctly and even being able to fit a crimp cover over them seamlessly!

Surprisingly enough, wirewrapping came alot easier to me than those damned crimp beads. Although it took awhile (there were alot of links to wrap!), it was surprisingly relaxing and fun to do.

Some matching earrings (I love doing those spirals at the ends!):

And lastly, my one bracelet I made a couple weeks ago - I was experimenting on how to photograph them, and the best one that came out was on a mirrored riser: