JunkMarket Style

This morning, I was browsing through my fav. blogs/feeds & found that my recent bird feeder was featured on JunkMarketStyle!! Wooohooo--and so many nice compliments about it: check out the front page here: http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/ And my post about the bird feeder & comments here: http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/5496/industrial-birdfeeder

Letters

Just listed some metal letters on Etsy; the pics turned out pretty good; I thought.... there really is something about typography....

birdies in the snow

The view of the back yard; I've been feeding the birdies all year: the snow storm seemed to bring in even more than usual! The hung out all day & entertained the cats; picture at least 3 kitties at the window watching the show :)

Merry Christmas!!

Wishing everyone a warm & happy holiday : )

-Amber-

Treasury

Wahoo!! I'm in a Treasury on Esty!!

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=28537

Winter has arrived...

My front yard :)

Skwishy Cat & Beasty: looking out at all the snow....& helping with office organization by tearing paper, carrying off pens, & generally making pests of themselves....

Reuseum Finds

Kevin & I stopped in at the Reuseum last night; got some nifty stuffs for future projects : ) Word on the street is the Reuseum will soon be offering little grab bags full of cool jewelry/art supplies on Etsy!!
Old typewriter; cool keys & it's mine, all mine!!!


A lovely assortment of fuses, little light bulbs, leds, etc. :)

New Bird Feeder

Just finished today; for Gary (brother in law). I think it turned out pretty cute : ) Aluminum, copper, sticks, steel, cable, bearings, little bolts, & washers....

Steamy Necklace

Just listed this one on my Etsy shop; it's definitely my fav. necklace ever!!! I made it for the AGC Awards a couple weeks ago, & wore it with my ruffly red dress & black boots; I loved the mechanically element of the necklace with the sparkles : ) Got lots of great compliments on it... I was going to keep it, but decided to go ahead & list the set in my shop....

Matching earrings; surprisingly lightweight....

I kinda hope no one buys it!!

New Look for the Holidays

Thought I'd spice up the blog for the holiday season....

Etsy Shop

Well, all of a sudden the Etsy shop is doing really well!!! I'm thrilled to be making some sales & shipping my jewelry all over the country; this morning I shipped a couple necklaces out to Brooklyn, NY!

If anyone out there is thinking of purchasing for Christmas; better do it soon!! My supply is dwindling, & time is running short....I will deliver for free to anywhere in the Boise area; just let me know when you order & I'll take the shipping charges off.... www.refinerii.etsy.com

My jewelry is also available in town at: The Black Pearl in Eagle & Foxtrot Style in downtown Boise. Both stores have a nice selection of necklaces, earrings, & pins & they will box them up for gift giving!!

In Bellevue: check out my collection at the Green Antelope, & if you're in McCall, stop in at the ArtiZen & talk to Judy; she'll show you around the store & point out all the stuff I have there, including new jewelry :) Happy Shopping!

Holiday Decor (on the cheap)

Composted the remaining pumpkins today & made a cute holiday display for the entrance to the house: been meaning to for a week now, I was feeling a bit out of season with my pumpkins still out!! Sad to see them go, though: fall is my fav. time of year & I love pumpkins!


In years past, I always went to the store for some small evergreen trees/shrubs for the planters, but this year I decided to use what I had at hand.... After trimming off the dead stuff, I filled the planters up with light green pebbles & went gathering all the aluminum skwigglys I could find....this took me all around the garden, in the garage, in the house, & I considered thieving some from the next door neighbors that I gave them this summer; but in the end I restrained myself & had plenty anyhow... :) I scrounged up some copper coated stick things too, along with a few other items...

I love using the type-writer keys in planters; they have been in for spring, summer & fall--I'm liking the contrast of the black against all the light colors.....

Glass rod things that came off an old, ugly chandelier....

A wooden snowflake---I think this is the only traditional type holiday thing I used this year (besides lights)
Ornaments I made from salvaged aluminum wire: I have a ton of them; so I couldn't resist hanging a few off the lights : )

I also added some white lights to one of the sculptures out front; tacky, I know, but I couldn't help myself... The house looks pretty good, I must say & I didn't spend a dime :) Just a bit of time & digging around in the attic for the lights :)

AGC Awards

Tonight, Kevin & I attended the AGC (Associated General Contractors) awards....just thought I'd share some pics---I felt like the belle of the ball in my red ruffly dress... You can't see in the pic, but it actually is short in the front; when I walk; you can see my boots!! Note the boot pic; I made over a pair I

already had with organza ribbon for laces & glitter on the heel. And, I wore bright red extensions in my hair; a first for me & lots of fun! I made the award trophies & also donated pieces for the silent & live auctions.... All in all, it was a fun night. Will upload pics later of the necklace I made to go with the dress....

Holiday Shopping--this Saturday!!

This Saturday---I'll be set up on the patio at Galerie Belle Ame: noon till around 5 pm. Stop in & check out my latest tree toppers, ornaments, new jewelry, & lots of other fun stuff!! Make a day of it & take in the festivities around Eagle; there's going to be a parade, holiday shopping & sales, events, Santa, & more; check out all the details here: http://eaglechamber.com/Custom%20Files/Documents/value6090.pdf

See you there :)

A dress for the ball....

So, I have to find a dress---this week. I've been invited to attend the Gala for the Idaho AGC Bright Horizons Awards: a semi-formal affair..... I made trophies for the awards & donated a piece to the charity auction: those who see my work at this event are possible future clients... so I have to look good!! I was thinking of a corset-style dress---anyone out there know of a good shop in Boise????? I'll start with Foxtrot, since I know them & love a lot of their stuff & go from there. Also have to find something suitable for the husband..... And of course, we both want something a bit different; not just your off the rack at JcPenny kinda thing

it's going to be a long week....wish me luck...

More Etsy Treasures....

Just added some new things to my etsy store: sparkley lapels pins & necklaces----gears, crystals, old keys: the perfect holiday accessories!!! http://www.refinerii.etsy.com/

The Reuseum

Kevin & I stopped in at the Reuseum in Garden City last week; OMG: cool stuff! The place is packed with all kinds of treasures; old cameras, computer parts, electronics of all kinds, lab glass, & more! We wandered around for at least an hour; I filled up a box full of goodies for jewelry making, & scored a lovely large glass lens, some bearings, & some copper thingies. All for a steal of a deal!!! I highly recommend checking it out if you're in the market for cool junk---it's open on Saturday & Sunday only... And, they will even take you're old stuff for recycling!!
www.resuseum.com

Holiday Open House-Dec 6th

Stop by Galerie Belle Ame, 179 South Eagle Road & warm up by the fire. Enjoy a cup of coco, & watch artists at work...
I'll be there all day; stop in to see new jewelry, Christmas tree toppers, ornaments, wall art, sculpture, & more!!

Numbers

I spent the afternoon yesterday cleaning up leaves, gardening, & moving sculptures around the yard & generally enjoying one of the last nice days of fall... And, we finally got the new house numbers up!!! They are definately different....

Computer Parts Earrings

more earrings; now on etsy!! and more to come soon. We made a stop down at the Reuseum the other day, & I scored all kinds of cool stuff for jewelry. More on that later....

Christmas Tree Toppers!!

Tree toppers now on Etsy!!! Last year I made a bunch of these; with crystals & pearls attached with wire---they were soooo pretty, but so time consuming & I had to put a high price on them to cover the materials costs. Got lots of great feedback & a few sales.... So, this year, I decided to offer something similar, but at a more affordable price...... I used glitter instead; they are really easy to make & look great!! Oooo, how I love glitter!! These also make a great alternative wedding bouquet; they have nice handle on the bottom & are lightweight & easy to carry.



Contact me soon if you want one; I'd be happy to deliver in the Boise area :)

Recycled Aluminum Onaments

Holiday ornaments now on Etsy; http://www.refinerii.etsy.com/

New Truck!!

OK: so you can laugh all you want, but Kevin found a truck on Craig's-list; we went & picked it up yesterday in Emmett; & I love it!!! It's old, & rusty & bright (faded) orange, buy I luv it!!! We put some gas in it, & started it up, & it runs great; gets better in town mileage than my big truck!!! We paid $100; and it's been with the city of Emmett since 1969-the year it was built---I wonder if we took it out of town for the 1st time.....it spent it's former life as a city vehicle; notice the light on top (still works--he he he!). Anyway, I think we'll keep it & I'll use it as my in town run-around truck :) I'll have to get some graphics for it!!

I wonder what it is; do I just like old vehicles? Is it because it's like the old blue truck my family used to drive when I was a kid?? I dunno, but I'm amused by the character of the old truck, & I think it will be with us for a long while.....