Busty Betty comes out of the closet

So I realized the other day when I was down in our storage closet trying to retrieve my bust form, Busty Betty...

Ok, stop. Her name isn't really Busty Betty, but that's what Todd named her because she is, most definitely, more gifted than I, even when I'm breastfeeding the baby. I really need a new name for her. Any suggestions? She's actually a pant form, but she doesn't know that, so don't tell her, ok? I'm sorry; I meant to post a photo of her, but I'm out of town and forgot to take a picture of her before I left. (Besides, she was having a wardrobe crisis and didn't want to pose.)

Anyway, I was trying to dig BB out from among the boxes and backpacks and sleeping bags and I realized that I have way too many hobbies. There's the knitting machine, which hasn't seen the light of day for about two years. And the tabletop loom, which I really want to use but just haven't warped it up since taking my weaving class 3 1/2 years ago. There's the paper-making supplies, the soap-making supplies, the half-finished mosaic from a class I took at the Transit Museum years ago. And while I was looking at all this stuff I decided I really need to come clean and show you my jewelry. Maybe I'll show one secret at a time until you just can't believe all the stuff I've crammed into that little storage space!

Here are a few shots. It's all made of fine silver or gold-filled wire, semi-precious stones, and freshwater pearls. Occasionally I'll thrown in a few Swarovski crystals for a little extra shine and color. I love making it and have sold quite a few pieces but have never really pursued it as a business because I was either working full-time-plus or chasing after this baby of ours. Maybe now is the time to start marketing it and shopping it around to local boutiques.







I'm considering putting a few pieces up for sale in the Etsy store I recently set up. I'll keep you posted if you're interested and I'll take care of it when I return home.