How I popped my cherry...I'm talking about jewelry here people geez!! My very first piece of jewelry actually wasn't so bad. I've made plenty of hideous things since then, but that's typical for me. I almost always have beginner's luck. My first piece was these earrings.
My photography skills definitely needed some work, but the earrings weren't half bad. I remember sawing them from sterling sheet, hammering them, cutting the chain, and putting it all together with jump rings. I was so incredibly proud that I made something that was actually wearable. Then my friend Jenn saw them and insisted that I make some for her. I couldn't believe someone wanted to pay me money for this! Everything I've done since then I owe to her. She convinced me that I had a talent and I had to pursue it. So, thank you Jennifer Barrett for all your love and support. If not for you I would still be making things and hiding them in my drawer.
Now for the really bad stuff that is still hiding in my drawer and should stay there forever.
And yes, there were headbands displayed on notebook paper.
If this wasn't enough terrible newbie work for you to laugh at check out some of my teamies earlier works too...
Jessica- www.abellablue.com/blog
I also found that my photo skills improved as my jewelry making did. I have a closet of hidden, not to ever be seen, items that are best kept hidden.
ReplyDeleteAuuuuuutttttuuuuumnnnnn....will you make me a blinged out headband PleAsE? You're so good at it!! Hehehehe
ReplyDeleteI actually love the loopy necklaces though, you should do more only with your newfound metalwoman skillz!
Seriously though, it's been a pleasure to watch you grow, and now that you're hooked on stones like the rest of us the sky is truly the limit! Keep up the wonderful work.
Oh this made me smile. I love the early earrings, lucked out indeed! I think talent shows through and how it all grew to the wonderful work you make today... from tiny acorns...(p.s love the headbands heheh)
ReplyDeleteLove those earrings! And it sounds like your friend is one of those good friends who makes you take a step you might not have taken otherwise. Love what you have going on now and more of it please!
ReplyDeleteI love the beginners luck comment! It's what comes after that's always painful! Loved your early work, and your work now is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteAutumn, your techniques have become lots more sophisticated but your work always had that wonderful style that is so unique to you. I love it! I look forward to continuing to learn together. It's been a pleasure to share the journey with you!
ReplyDeleteLove those necklace!! your works were so edgy even until now!!
ReplyDeleteI love the headbands!! Your jewelry is spectacular, Autumn. Great to see how you began with such style!
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