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Saucers may take me away

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No intervention needed, I’m fully aware that I’ve been on a jewelry kick for a while… Just let me get it all out of my system. Although, with finds like these earrings from june designs it might take a while.

bio: My name is Joelle, I’m a biology student and I’ve been seriously making jewelry for about one year. I like to use my brain to understand anything and everything, but I NEED to create and I love what is aesthetic and feminine, so I decided to launch into jewelry making. It’s the way I found to express myself.

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Modern Linen Quilt in Green and Red

Using improvisational piecing, I made this modern quilt using green linen, off-white cotton and a variety of red-hued linens. The “crushed” cotton gives the quilt an antique appearance, while the linen has a wonderful weight and drape. This is the perfect quilt for laying at the bottom of the… details »

Sunshine Yellow Button Ring

This ring of Sunshine was made with love and BUTTONS! details »

my lady purse

A useful little purse with a vintage twist, so elegant and … fresh at the same time, can you feel it? You can put your money and a credit card inside. details »

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White dappled milk jug

Handmade from English stoneware clay it’s distinctive bulbed shape was created by working with my potters wheel. You can still feel the gentle texture of throwing rings where my hands have drawn the clay upwards.  details »

Olive Linen Rose with Lavender/Eggplant and Olive Semi Precious Jade Nuggets/ Statement Necklace

An olive handmade linen rose with Czech eggplant/purple glass seed beads in its center. These beads were neatly hand sewn on top of a fabric covered button. I also used semi precious nugget stones which have been wired into a brass chain to form a cluster.  details »

Mini Steamer Trunk

The inspiration for this little box comes from the old flat top steamer trunks.
It is made from recycled fir boards that were used as porch floor at one time.
The hardware is a combination of old and new solid and plated brass.
It has a… details »

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