What's new for Fall 2013?

Geode slices!  I love geodes so I was thrilled to find these rustic beauties.  I'll be using these in long necklaces for Fall - some with leather, others with a mix of gemstones and chain.

Of course, I have to keep one for myself!  I had a hard time deciding which one, but in the end this beauty caught my eye.

The first one I'll work with will be the light gray circular one (top row middle).  Right now, I'm thinking about a mix of gray moonstone, tourmalinated quartz, pyrite and oxidized silver.  Can't wait to get started!

Rocks, Minerals & Gems....Oh My!

Ugh, my new shipment of wire was delayed in its arrival through snail mail, so I didn't get any pieces finished (or started) this weekend.  Its nice to take a break every once in a while...or at least that is what I've been telling myself.  Saturday, I got caught up on all the housework that is constantly put off so I can have some quality studio time.  Saturday evening, I felt on top of the world - Super Mom to the rescue.  By 8:00 a.m. Sunday, I was bored as heck!

What's a gal to do!?! When in doubt - Pinterest!  I decided to start a Pinterest board dedicated to my sweet true love - rocks, minerals and gems.  I found some real beauties too!  Check it out if you get a chance - http://pinterest.com/kristinahenning/rocks-minerals-gems/

Here's a sneak peek...

Some lovelies from my Rocks, Minerals & Gems Pinterest Board

I also started a blog on Tumblr - random thoughts.  What am I sharing over there?  Random thoughts in the form of photos of pretty stuff, quotes I like or find inspiring, and my favorite predictions from fortune cookies.  Stop by if you get a chance, I'm at http://kristinahenning.tumblr.com/.