Recently I’ve been tinkering with the kiln, trying out some of the colors, and seeing how it might be more effective–time management wise–to create similar pieces in batches. With every experiment I learn a little more, mostly along the lines of, “Yikes, don’t ever do that again!” I love how fine silver looks with transparent glazes, sort of like ice, but I also love the warmth of copper. One of my favorite colors is this robin’s egg blue, an opaque, shown here on these copper drops. (The backs are enameled with a speckly moss green confection.) I paired these with luminous freshwater pearls, because pearls just elevate even the most humble design, don’t you think? The settings are vintage brass, naturally nickel-free. Have I told you about my love of clip-on earrings? I do. I love them so much. Remember when we used actual phones, you know with curly cords and when you answered it, you could just pull your clip-on earring off? Kind of like a Mad Men moment. Yup! These are like that.
Wait, I’m babbling again. Anyways, do you want these? I saved them just for you.
How to Participate:
Leave me a “Hello!” in the comments so I know you stopped by. I never know with these things how many people actually read or care so I’ll give it a few days to see how it goes and then randomly select the winner. Maybe it will just be you and it will be a simple done deal! I’ll post anywhere, so even if you live outside of the U.S. don’t be afraid to participate. 🙂
10/19 – Giveaway Winner Announced! See bottom of comments entries below…
Hi Laurie – as you have probably realized, I love the jewelry you create, so I am here to say hello on a lovely Tuesday morning. Hope you have a great day.
Hello :o) How lovely and wonderful of you! Such a beautiful color. Thank you for the chance to win one of your incredible creations!
Those earrings are lovely, fingers crossed that I might win them! I’ve long admired your work, even more so your recent metalworkings.
Ohhh a giveaway! And this is my entry “Hello” 😀
Oh man I loveeee these!!! I cannot thank you enough by the way, I get so many compliments on your stuff here in Israel!
Hello! 🙂 I love your jewelry and so I keep up with your blog to see your new things! 🙂
Hello! I love your designs, and your blog is amazing. I read it all the time!
Lovely!!! My fav colors!
ohhhh, HELLLLO! {caps: super excited squeal, not a scream!} 🙂 The earrings are Beautiful and so fun that they’re clip-on! Thank you for the chance at your wonderful giveaway!
“Hello!” 😉
These earrings are beautiful, as well as the rest of your jewelry. I have already dropped hints multiple times to close friends that when I ever become engaged, they need to direct the fellow to your shop. Love everything! THANK YOU!
Yes – I remember those days! You had to remember to pick up your earrings again after talking .. beautiful as always Laurie!
Well, you already know I love your jewelry 🙂 These earrings are no exception, so “Hello!”
Hello,
My friend really enjoyed the blue stoned seahorse earring I bought from ya awhile back. They were lovely. 🙂
Hello! I like your lovely jewelry a lot!
Hi! I love your flower photographs and jewelry pieces, they are gorgeous!
Hello: I love your jewelry, your roses, and your sentiments. Thanks for making the world more beautiful! Jessica, CA
Hello and I love those!
Hello,
A loyal customer who loves your creations and would be so honored to win this pair of gracious earrings,
Jane
Hello! I love your site!
Hello Laurie! Always look forward to your posts! Lovely site, lovely earrings, lovely everything x
I have visited your site often, beautiful things. I just want to touch them all. Thank you for offering such fine eye candy.
New to this free offering stuff…but my husband who is looking over my shoulder says I need to enter the word Hello to be entered in the draw. I said
draw or not I still love your site. But Hello anyways.
“Hello!”
How I love all of your artistic creations. I love jewelry and would be honored to wear your beautiful earrings should I be blessed enough to win. Question- Will you be making anymore of the Sterling Twig Branch Rings? Perhaps in Amethyst or Indian Sapphire? Thanks~Brenda
Hi Brenda! I do have a twig branch ring on my workbench right now that just needs some finishing up. I’m not sure what kind of stone I’ll be setting in it yet, but I’ll keep your suggestions in mind! 🙂
Hi Lara! Those turned out beautiful! Can’t wait to see what else you try! 🙂
Hello Hedgerow Rose!
I’m loving these new designs, the colors are simply beautiful!
Looking forward to seeing these in your shop soon.
Dee, Ireland
Hello, there, Laurie. What a fun giveaway. These earrings are lovely! I really enjoy your blog.
Can’t wait to see more of your kiln creations.
Cheers!
–Anne
Hi Everyone! Thank you so much for participating and for all of your super wonderful comments. I enjoyed reading every single one of them (and truly was utterly surprised to receive so many–gosh!) and I really wish I had enough of these to give to each of you.
I used the random number generator thingy and with 25 individual entries (each individual person I counted as one entry even if more than one comment was left by a single person) the random number selected was number 9 which means Eileen, as the 9th entry you are the winner! I will be emailing you soon for your mailing address.
Thanks again to all of you; your support means so much! 🙂
🙂 ohhhhh Thank You so much!!! I’m so excited! I’m the luckiest girl {old gal} in the world! Thank you!