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The Vitality of Spring

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The Vitality of Spring

Holding hands with nature and reflections on existence...

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Holiday Happiness

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Holiday Happiness

First snow in Boise, Idaho and it's still November. Unless you have to be somewhere, we usually retreat inside until we find our "snow legs." ...

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Atumnal Equinox and Wilderness Wanderlust

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Atumnal Equinox and Wilderness Wanderlust

Fall creates space to reset, adjust, find balance and find our way again.

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Peace Day — International Day of Peace

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Peace Day — International Day of Peace

"Now peace, you say

Is all that you ask

But self-respect
is a separate task"

Marlena Shaw

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Shrinky Dinks® - Bigs Stone No. 1 Shrinky

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Shrinky Dinks® - Bigs Stone No. 1 Shrinky

Bigs Stone No. 1 Shrinky is a recreation of one of my favorite pendants inspired by tree bark, made for an auction fundraiser. I’ve made this piece a few times for commissions using sterling silver and white sapphire, but never using Shrinky Dinks®! I was surprised that this shrink plastic version used the same tools, methods and mandrels as I use in metalsmithing, however this time I traded my hammer for a heat gun! This piece was up for auction on October 6, 2018 at Surel's Place, an artist in residence program in Boise, Idaho. Post auction: I am thrilled to know the...

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