Some New Goodies!

This is an original watercolor and ink illustration entitled, "Third Day." It was originally part of a "Creation" themed art show. It is a nice little piece that would be great in any home, office or studio space.

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These new little earrings are juicy and sweet! If you want to spice up your jewelry collection, then these babies will do the trick.


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Black Rose - New!

Newest creation! Check it out at AKrauseStudio.

This necklace is simply stated and romantic. A single black teardrop hangs from a round rose bead. It is a little bit modern with a touch of vintage flair. A fusion of two great things! It would make a great gift for a loved one or a special treat for yourself.

Blog Giveaway

Nova Design is having an amazing giveaway on her blog. It is for a pair of beautiful flower earrings. Check it out.

Congratulations to my Contest Winner!!

Congratulations to Kristina of KT Paper Crafts for winning my earring giveaway contest!!

A big thank you to everyone who participated. Thank you for following, fanning, twittering, blogging and posting.

Check back for my next giveaway coming soon!

Photo of the Month - August

Nothing says fall is right around the corner better than some sunflower sprouts! These were my 6 year old's little flowers last summer. We didn't grow any this year but hopefully people in the neighborhood will have some pretty ones for us to admire!

See Where my Necklace is Featured

Check out LittleMissFamous' blog called LittleMissHousewifey. She has been a peach and featured one of my necklaces on her blog! Thanks LittleMissFamous!!

New!

Just posted some new items in my Etsy shop! Check it out. =)

Earring Giveaway Contest!!

I'm hosting my very first blog giveaway! So exciting! There are several ways you can enter to win my contest and receive a FREE pair of earrings.

How to Enter to Win:

~ Go to my Etsy shop, pick out your favorite item and post it here in the comment box.

You will receive an extra entry for each of the following:

~ Follow my blog
~ Become a fan of my Facebook page
~ Make a purchase from my Etsy shop
~ Post my contest on your blog, facebook, or twitter and post the link here
~ If you are currently a follower/fan, then you just need to make a comment stating so and you're entered!


Please leave a comment here with all of the ways you have entered and your email address. I will announce the winner on August 4th.


Good Luck!

(earring details: light jade acrylic teardrops on silver ball & spring ear hooks)

Metalsmithing Projects

Hello! I thought I'd share some of my projects from a metalsmithing class I took while I was in college. This is where I fell in love with jewelry making. Unfortunately, it was my final semester before graduating and I was unable to take any more classes.

The butterfly pendant has been in two different juried art shows in the past. It is sterling silver with a rainbow topaz stone. The other pendant was made with a process called lost-wax casting. And I believe the stone was amazonite. I just love the sculptural quality of this piece!

New Jewelry!

Check out my new jewelry at AKrauseStudio!