After a long anticipated adventure back to visit my family in Wisconsin, I am so relieved to have finally spent quality time with them. It has been 13 months, and I was growing more and more homesick every day. This was the first time my boyfriend would be meeting any of them, so it was important that I introduced him to as much family as I could. I left after 12 days with a sense of satisfaction that I would greatly miss them all, but could not wait to get back to the San Juan mountains. I am back, and I must say, I love it here more than words can express.
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| Classy Marilyn necklace in Marilyn Collection. Thank you granny for the beautiful beads! Etsy Item |
While back in Wisconsin, I visited with my maternal grandmother and showed her the jewelry I have been designing for the past year. She was the wonderful grandmother I have always known her to be, and gave me some jewelry and supplies she no longer needed. Her contribution has more than paid off. Not more than a few days after arriving home in Colorado, my creativity took off, and I created more pieces I am very proud.
Since I moved to Colorado, in the first place, with all that would fit into my Honda, I had the privilege to go through my belongings and find more Marilyn photos I had acquired several years ago. We stuffed my boyfriend's truck full, and I am pleased with all that I was able to bring along with me on my adventures.
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| Sunny Marilyn necklace. More beads and charms from my granny. Etsy Item |
I also purchased from several Etsians before leaving on my vacation, so when I arrived home, there were many packages to open. One Etsian in particular was more than sweet, and in the mistake of an order I had placed, sent me a wonderful package that made me so happy, it was like my birthday. It was too kind of this Etsian to send me such great things. I will soon be creating a blog post about her shop and such.
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| Made from destash materials and items that were waiting for me when I arrived home. Etsy Item |
Spring is slowly drawing near, and I must say that I am very anxious to start spending more time outdoors. Recently I stopped down at The Funky Trunk here in town and dropped off a dozen items. Jen was positive by stating that spring break is coming up and sales may go well. I am staying positive, too. Someone suggested that I should start making more necklaces, which I've been inspired to create lately. Enjoy!
AnotherUse Shop
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| More upcycled materials used in this Cupid Marilyn necklace. Etsy Item |
Thanks for stopping by!
Stephanie
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