Trinket #305 - Phone-In Duct Tape Ring

Yes, this trinket is a quick cop-out. Sick, tired, and can barely find the energy to type, much less to craft. Tomorrow.

Trinket #98 - Lucky Gambling Brooch

Yep, the first brooch of the project so far! No, I'm not a gambler, and though we joke about winning it often, we don't even play the lottery. This trinket was just a silly throw-together of whatever quirky things I could find without much hunting. I even broke out the hot glue and made this one an official Craft! In all seriousness, I do plan on picking up more pins and clips to make many fun and silly brooches in the future.

Warming Up at the Starting Line

I got a box of goodies yesterday from Blick Art Supplies - mostly things for other work, but a few treats to use during this marathon of jewelry making. One of those treats was a lovely package of pearl FIMO I picked up specifically to use for a project I had in mind involving moonstone. I have been squirreling away strands of gemstone chips for a few years and had an idea come to me to create a series of celestial pieces while going through the stash recently.

I tried to resist, but the FIMO was too enticing. I put my little fingers to work and made some moon face beads last night. I know, I know, why get a jump on starting when you have to keep your momentum going for a whole year? I guess I just couldn't help myself. The downside is now I'm itching to make something with them! Hopefully I can hold off a few more days.