Happy first day of spring! 🌸 It's the perfect day to premiere this new flower necklace I made over the weekend. The flower has a citrine at the center and the gorgeous pink stone beneath is rhodochrosite. The chain is wirewrapped links of pale green prehnite. All metal and wire is sterling silver. Look for this piece in my booth at @prallsvillemills April 1 & 2. #sleepycatjewelry #firstdayofspring #flowernecklace #floral #pinknecklace #springcolors #silversmith #metalsmith #jewelryartist #jewelrydesigner #makersofnj #theearthlaughsinflowers #ooakjewelry #inspiredbynature #artjewelry #wearableart https://www.instagram.com/p/CqAwuGluaf-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

More pictures of my finally completed temperature blanket ranging from April 2018-April 2019. Each granny square represents 1 week of time and each round within that square is the high temperature for the day. Also recorded, using sparkle yarn, was rain, snow, vacation, holidays and special days. I completed these squares last year but wasn’t motivated to see them together until @theneonteaparty held a Zoom class on connecting granny squares. After that, I was hooked. The layout isn’t exactly in chronological order, but sometimes letting go of perfection creates a new perfection. If you’re looking for a challenging and fun project, I totally suggest creating a temperature blanket. For more information about how to make one like I did here, check my Fiercehook Daily #igtv archive. #fiercehook #knitandcrocheteverydamnday #crochetersofinstagram #crochet #temperatureblanket #grannysquare #grannysquareblanket #afghan #vannaschoice #vannaglamour #theneonquarantineparty #crochetaddict #crochetblanket #diyhomedecor #diy #njmom #njmompreneur #justjerseygoods #makersofnj (at Randolph, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_po4NJJnRZ/?igshid=gom19ddh2tz6

This Rose Quartz gemstone coffin has just enough magic to make everyday a little witchy. Rose Quartz is also known as the love stone, promoting self love, romantic love, pure love and fertility. This specimen has amazing infractions within the gem, formed naturally by Mother Nature. Shaped and polished to perfection. I carefully hand wirewrapped this beauty with gunmetal wire and suspended it from my handmade gunmetal chain, closing with a lobster claw clasp. Unique and edgy, just like you. . . . Lots of special pieces up for adoption and on sale! Which one speaks to you? One of a kind at CrackedHaloDesign.etsy.com . . #halloween #samhain #coffinnecklace #coffins #coffin #rosequartzjewelry #rosequartzcoffin #fallvibes #rosequartznecklace #chakras #black #spooky #witchy #witch #macrabe #skull #crackedhalodesign #makersofnj #boho #handcraftedjewelry #death #coffinjewelry #gemstonejewelryofig #shopsmallbusiness #wirewrapped #wirewrap #wirewrapping #healing #healingcrystals #witchjewelry https://www.instagram.com/p/B6rcYzThmuj/?igshid=1im2tof2y0w9v

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I made 3 new pairs of earrings! Hooray, let me know what you think. The 1st pair are prehnite with reticulated silver leaves. The reticulation happens at the whim of the torch flame so these are truly #ooak. The 2nd pair are textured copper rolled around freshwater pearls. The earring hooks are sterling. I love pairing rustic with refined. The 3rd pair are fun spirals fused to discs, because spirals are always my favorites. I'll have these at Prallsville April 1 & 2 or msg me with inquiries before then. #sleepycatjewelry #earrings #everydayjewelry #rusticjewelry #springjewelry #springgreen #silversmith #metalsmith #copperearrings #sterlingsilverearrings #njartist #makersofnj #makersgonnamake #Ladysmith #jewelrydesigner #jewelryartist #madebyhand https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp3T7zQOLFR/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Today was a very good, productive day! Now you know why it took me so long to finish those pair of earrings. Not only was I being a perfectionist about details on them, I was also working on the two necklaces pictured. The pendant on the left is a bear walking over a boulder opal that made me think of a rushing stream. The necklace on the right is a snowy owl flying through a snowy sky (fused silver dust) with a moonstone dangling below. The earrings at the center have citrine at the center of the flowers and bumblebee jasper dangling below. I'm working on the photos right now and listing info and hope to have these in the shop sometime this week. You can message me for more details if you can't wait 'til then! #sleepycatjewelry #inspiredbynature #naturejewelry #sunflowerearrings #bearnecklace #blackbear #snowyowl #moonstone #bumblebeejasper #boulderopal #silversmith #metalsmith #OOAKjewelry #sterlingsilverjewelry #jewelryartist #jewelrydesigner #njartist #madebyhand #makersofinstagram #makersofNJ #benchjeweler #jewelrylovers https://www.instagram.com/p/Cnxeoc5rkJM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Monarch butterfly necklace is an OOAK design with Mexican fire opal, onyx, and turquoise. The chain is completely handcrafted with oval, organic-style, links. Necklace is 20 inches long and the pendant's 3 components measure 3 inches long. What a stunning statement piece! It's listed in my shop and ready to ship. #sleepycatjewelry #monarchbutterfly #butterflynecklace #ooakjewelry #jewelrylover #jewelrydesigner #jewelryartist #silversmith #metalsmith #benchjeweler #inspiredbynature #epicjewelry #organicstyle #madebyhand #njartist #butterfly #sterlingsilverjewelry #handmadechain #makersofnj https://www.instagram.com/p/CpN7APZuJWK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

The green in the prehnite stone is the kind that makes me think of that fresh, hopeful color of early leaves so that's why I chose to add leaves to the ring band. My husband planted some veggie seeds and seeing their green leaves just makes me so happy. So, it seemed appropriate to photograph the ring with them. Spring is on its way! #sleepycatjewelry #spring #ring #leaves #springgreen #prehnitering #sprouting #silversmith #metalsmith #ooakjewelry #jewelrythatmakesyousmile #jewelrydesigner #jewelryartist #njartist #inspiredbynature #opthandmade #makersofnj #sterlingsilverjewelry #benchjeweler #Ladysmith https://www.instagram.com/p/Co-H2g1uJb5/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Handcrafted sterling silver beads feature a stamped bird surrounded by leaves. I paired the silver beads with peridot and tanzanite. I am so pleased with how these turned out. I'm considering making more earrings with beads similar to these, maybe with different patterns or stamps. I just need to figure out a better soldering routine as connecting two raised discs together is challenging. I will have these at Prallsville Mills show in Stockton, NJ 4/1 & 4/2. #sleepycatjewelry #birdearrings #springjewelry #handcraftedbeads #sterlingsilverjewelry #silversmith #metalsmith #Ladysmith #ooakjewelry #madebyhand #madewithlove #makersofnj #njartist https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpn1_1euiQv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Kitten and cat earrings are in the shop! Both pairs are crafted from sterling silver and either would look just purrfect on you. #sleepycatjewelry #catjewelry #sterlingsilverjewelry #catearrings #catsilhouette #kittensilhouette #silversmith #metalsmith #njartist #opthandmade #handcraftedjewelry #makersofinstagram #makersofnj https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmuu8OBonhr/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

The chain has wirewrapped jasper, in shades of cream, gray and brown, smoky quartz and citrine. I thought not only did they echo the colors in the bumblebee jasper heart they also kept the design leaning towards a more casual, everyday look. The necklace has a patina on the wire and metal. #sleepycatjewelry #heartnecklace #valentinesday #rusticnecklace #silversmith #sterlingsilverjewelry #metalsmith #benchjeweler #ooakjewelry #bespoke #madebyhand #makersofnj #njartist #handcrafted https://www.instagram.com/p/CoKX0nBOJ2e/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

There was a short break in the rain this morning so I took advantage of it and ran outside to grab some natural light photos of the green necklace with prehnite and jasper. That prehnite pendant is so stunning, the green almost glows. I listed it in my shop and it's ready to ship to you. #sleepycatjewelry #greennecklace #prehnite #springgreen #jewelryartist #jewelrydesigner #silversmith #metalsmith #benchjeweler #sterlingsilverjewelry #madebyhand #handcrafted #opthandmade #greenismyfavoritecolor #OOAKjewelry #njartist #makersgonnamake #makersofnj https://www.instagram.com/p/CoFizhsu0M7/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

My bench is covered in cats. Literally. I'm making so many new feline designs to bring December 17 & 18 at the Cat Extravaganza show. I just finished this pendant and I'm in love. The little black kitty is cut from obsidian by @sierrastonestudio and will be going with me to the Oaks Expo Center. I'm sure it will find a nice owner. If not, I'm keeping it! #sleepycatjewelry #catjewelry #catnecklace #blackcat #ilovecats #silversmith #metalsmith #benchjeweler #ooakjewelry #ooakgifts #jewelrylover #jewelrydesigner #jewelryartist #inspiredbycats #njartist #makersofnj #madebyhand #opthandmade #shopsmall https://www.instagram.com/p/CleJztcuutG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Snowy owl flying across a snowy sky has a moonstone dangling below to represent an arctic landscape. All sterling silver metal components were sawn out by hand using my jeweler's saw. The snowy background on the pendant was created by fusing silver dust to the metal. The moonstone is set in fine silver, which is soldered to sterling silver metal. I framed it with silver wire that is balled on the ends. Snowy owls have actually been spotted on the beaches of NJ during the winter but I haven't been lucky enough to spot one. Have you ever seen one in the wild? #sleepycatjewelry #snowyowl #artjewelry #owlnecklace #winter #arctic #inspiredbynature #OOAKjewelry #arttowear #silversmith #metalsmith #jewelrydesigner #jewelryartist #benchjeweler #njartist #makersofnj #opthandmade #ladysmith #madebyhand #riojeweler https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn17BHxNQ1p/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Heart earrings! These sterling silver pairs are both listed in my shop. Or check out my new shopping category "hearts" to see the other symbols of love I have in my shop that are ready to ship. #sleepycatjewelry #hearts #valentinesdaygift #redhearts #treatyourself #sterlingsilverjewelry #silversmith #metalsmith #opthandmade #makersofnj #madebyhand #giftsforher #handcrafted #jewelrydesigner #jewelryartist #studearrings #danglingearrings https://www.instagram.com/p/Cnfl1ZoOie6/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

The citrine in this pendant symbolizes the sun shining down on the handsawn and hammer-textured oak tree but I think it also ensures a memorable gift for someone celebrating a November birthday. November birthstones are citrine or topaz. I just listed it in my shop at https://www.sleepycatjewelry.com/product/oaktreependantwithcitrine/690. I can ship the pendant and chain (you choose the length) directly to you or to a gift recipient anywhere in the United States. Either way, it's packaged in a white gift box with ribbon. #sleepycatjewelry #treependant #oaktree #treenecklace #sterlingsilverjewelry #inspiredbynature #sunshiningdown #citrinesun #rusticjewelry #treeoflife #OOAKjewelry #OOAKgifts #njartist #makersofnj #jewelryartist #jewelrydesigner #madebyhand #opthandmade #novemberbirthday #novemberbirthstone #jewelrylovers https://www.instagram.com/p/CkjekdmOHgV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=