May | 2013 | Great Lakes Art Jewelry

With the Ice finally melted, we are free to scan the beaches for Agates, Basalt, and Unakite, among other Lake Superior Stones! I love to collect these stones and add the raw elements to my jewelry. It’s a perfect way to remember a day at the beach. Even for me, as I create each piece, I remember collecting the stones. My daughter often helps me in this endeavor. Even though the stones she picks are usually the size of an adult’s fist, it’s great to have her with me. 🙂

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

EXCITING NEWS: The Great Lakes Art Jewelry Family has scheduled a “Circle Tour” around Lake Superior. I will be sharing our photographs here and writing about our unique experience. We’ve worked in a few days at various campgrounds for hiking and beach strolling.

Indian Rock, part of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Some of the places include Pukaskwa, and Lake Superior Provincial Park! We’ll also be hunting for some local Amethyst! That’s right, Amethyst is found here in Lake Superior as well. We’ll be heading out some time in July! For now, we’re doing home improvements and I’m trying hard to build up my stocks before the busy summer season begins. ON THE WAY: More Enameled Great Lakes, Traditional Stone and Bezel Settings, Turtle Pendants, and so much more! It’s amazing how many ideas I have that I wish I had the time for!

I love winter very much, this year she was like a house guest that refused to leave. I’ve heard rumor that another snowstorm is crossing Minnesota and headed our way, but I blocked it out with the calls of Red Eyed Vireos, Cranes, Loons, Ducks, and Spring Peepers.

My spirits have been revived with the warm weather and returning greenery. Jewelry-wise, I turn my attention towards spring leaves, flowers, mandalas, unfrozen flowing waters, and birds.

When my turtles awaken, I will start to share my turtle pieces as well.

SPECIAL EVENT: Tomorrow, May 3rd, I’ll be at Zero Degrees Gallery for their Mother’s Day Open House from 6 to 9 pm.

I’ll be brining in some of my Etsy items so you can see them up close and in person. Looking forward to meeting you. Happy Spring!!!