More New Stuff

More New Stuff, originally uploaded by NymphDuPave.

Everyone needs a little luck, right? And I love the moon and stars and, well, really night in general.

So I went out looking to make a certain kind of charm bracelet. Kinda dark but lucky. I love what I ended up with :D

Finishing I noticed I had a few beads left over so I found some flat, black seed beads and whipped up some slender, complementary earrings.

Leaf Pendant on Hemp Necklace

Leaf Pendant on Hemp Necklace, originally uploaded by NymphDuPave.

After I'd taken some time away from making jewelry I came back with new designs in mind and hemp was on the forefront.

I was going through all the available pendants and found this glass leaf in a gorgeous green. It went so well with the brown of the hemp that I just had to make it right away.

I love feeling that drive, that inspiration. It's a simple necklace but not everything has to be ornate.

Keep a Journal of Ideas

Something I have learned is to keep a small journal, easy to write in that fits anywhere when it comes to my jewelry. I prefer a Moleskine reporter with plain paper (not ruled because I do sketches). They also have pockets in the back which is great for delivery confirmation receipts or the receipts for beads or items purchased for making jewelry. The elastic band keeps them closed even with extra stuff inside and the tough exterior of the Moleskine keeps your work protected.

Keep a good, water-proof, feather-proof pen with reliable ink and a strong cap with this journal. I like Faber-Castell Pitt Artist pens because they've never feathered, leaked or dried out on me and you can buy them individually. I prefer the smallest sized nib for the detailed work I do. But even a Bic ballpoint will do.

This journal should be completely portable and you might want to keep it in a ziplock bag. The LAST thing you want is all your ideas and inspiration to stained or ruined because of food, coffee, soda or rain.