happy spring

Hey gang!

Happy Spring to you! Spring is a big deal here in Maine and you can't decide if you want to be happy, giddy and downright estatic, or just as annoyed as you've been all winter! I'm usually the giddy sort in spring. I've been outside everyday raking, and repiling the wood. Annoyance usually sets in because it is also "mud" season. I bought two new off white rugs at Pier One for this office. They are going to get rolled back up for the next couple of months. DOGS + MUD SEASON = DISASTER! YIKES!

I am definetly the type to spring clean. Right now I am cleaning out Junque Revival. To get me started, I opened a new Etsy shop! Now don't go getting your panties in a bunch.... Junque Revival is still my baby, and I'm keeping it! I thought Etsy would be a way to move some of the older pieces and give them a fresh audience. Besides, I'm addicted to shopping on etsy, so why not sell there too?? If you've been coveting anything at Junque Revival, you may want to visit my Etsy shop, as I've moved items over there and have LOWERED the prices!

I also seem to get those old creative juices flowing in the Spring. I've added these to the new etsy shop.....

JOY

JOY was created with Mother's Day in mind. I used copper wire, vintage amethyst, freshwater pearls, and as always, I made a mini collage from vintage images and ephemera.

PRECIOUS

You wont believe this, but as I was wiring up the freshwater pearls & black glass beads I was watching "Lord of the Rings"!!! SERIOUSLY!!

I just love this one! The wiring took me quite a while, as I used very fine guage sterling wire, and double wrapped each link for strength and durability. (besides...I love anything with a butterfly on it!!)

MOTHER'S GARDEN

This is one of those pieces that I just can't seem to get the photo right! It really is gorgeous on. Can you guess what the pendant was????

I hope you'll all swing by and take a gander!

As soon as I get Junque Revival cleaned out, and add some new items, I'll be sending out a newsletter. I'm thinking it's time for a contest....so sign up for the newsletter  over in the right hand column!!!!

I'd love to hear how spring inspires you! Leave me a comment and I'll come by your site to say hello!!

xoxoxoxox

posted by: sweetpeas at April 09, 2008 13:14 | link | comments (14) |

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#1  09 April 2008 - 13:38

 

I love the Mother's Garden necklace...your stuff is so unique and detailed! Love it all!!!

Anonymous

#2  09 April 2008 - 14:49

 

Your jewelry is so beautiful... glad to have "met" you over at Etsy!

:-)

Anonymous

#3  09 April 2008 - 22:18

 

Happy Spring to you too, Jes! Your new pieces sound wonderful (for some reason the pics aren't coming up for me, but I'm sure they are gorgeous as always!). I'm off to check out your Etsy site.

--Steph @ Creature Bug

Anonymous

#4  10 April 2008 - 21:40

 

Oh, happy spring to you, too, dear! And thanks for all your comments on my flickr. ;)
I really love your new stuff, so fresh and well,... springy! Good luck on that Etsy shop, I still haven't got round to it, I don't know what's wrong with me!
Spring is here in Finland as well, I feel so much more energetic now after having been deprived of sunlight for all those long winter months. I have a lot more jewellery ideas and I do tend to sit at my desk until the small hours... which is not always a good thing. But I try not to stress too much about it!

Let's chat soon over e-mail, I've missed you! Big Hug, Lea

Anonymous

#5  11 April 2008 - 18:08

 

Hello! I'm chuckling, b/c I completely understand the spring elation and the muddy truth of it, too! :-) Ah, yes.

I really like the new items, as well. And I think the Etsy site is a grand ideal! I'll go check it out.
Cheers!

Anonymous

#6  13 April 2008 - 10:50

 

Hi STEPH!!! I'll be over to visit!

sweetpeas

#7  13 April 2008 - 17:06

 

Hi Jes!! I've added you to my faves over at Etsy. I've got two shops there, aliceinparis , and broomhillpictures.
I just came in from raking leaves! I've been doing it in bits, my shoulders are aching from the work. We didn't rake in the fall!!! *hangs head*
Spring in NS is the same as Spring in Maine, a time to rejoice and shake off the reins of winter!
Cheers, Shelagh

Anonymous

#8  14 April 2008 - 02:52

 

hi jes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

love love love your jewelry as always!!!! yay for you on getting on etsy! i've already marked you as a "fav"...mine is closed at the moment...but in another month or so, i will be reopen with hopefully new merch...

got together with lia last weekend & it was wicked fun!

miss you girl...have a great week!

xoxo mary ann

Anonymous

#9  15 April 2008 - 09:53

 

Happy Spring Jes!!! So glad the snow has melted away in Maine.

Your new pieces are lovely. Of course! And I can't wait to see you!!

Anonymous

#10  17 April 2008 - 16:20

 

So glad you're selling on etsy now. i'm sure you'll be very successful...

Lora
Charmed4

Anonymous

#11  17 April 2008 - 20:59

 

Wow,you have come back with sensational treasure, fabulous, I think your etsy will be a total success ~ Judy Scott x

Anonymous

#12  19 April 2008 - 10:06

 

Jessica
I am awaiting the "Joy" necklace with great delight. For a very long time I have been admiring your work on your blog and on Etsy and yesterday was the day to have one of your beautiful pieces.
Thank you!!
Marcia

Anonymous

#13  20 April 2008 - 06:09

 

you are always such a busy gal! and inspiring too...need me some art time with the girls :) hope all is well with you and the plenty to do gang. xo

Anonymous

#14  20 April 2008 - 22:13

 

It's all beautiful, Jessica!

Anonymous

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