More Ice Resin Jewelry

Creating Ice Resin jewelry

I have been having fun working with Ice Resin and making gifts and jewelry for myself.  I finally finished a necklace out of the metal pieces I worked with at Art and Soul several years ago.  I have admired Diane Cook's thimble necklace and had a great time making mine.

Beautiful Gifts from Jen Crossley of Australia~

Jen made the incredible birdhouse from flat metal!  Amazing, and the patina is beautiful, the body of the birdhouse is etched, the pictures do not do it justice.  Some people make similar ones using pipe, but Jen does it from a flat piece of metal.  I am just now learning to solder and it truly is an art form.  The second necklace is made from a beautiful small gold tin.  Jen used a vintage tin type photo, and a small metal piece to complete it.  Inside is a small handmade book.  I will take a photo, it is amazing.  The watch pendant does not show up well at all, but it is lovely!  It has the watch working parts on the reverse.  It felt like Christmas!  Thank you Sis!

THE JEN CROSSLEY OF AUSTRALIA CAME TO VISIT!!!!!!!!!!!

Mark and Jen (my Aussie Sis) came for a week's visit.  I was unable to attend Art n Soul with her due to health issues, but they came over from Portland and we spent a week together here in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.  We visited, went sightseeing, antiquing, girl shopping, and more.  What a wonderful time we had together.  It goes by so quickly!  It is never enough time, yet I am so grateful for the time we have together.  It felt like Christmas as Jen came laden with beautiful gifts of jewelry and specialty papers and projects.

SEPTEMBER IS OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH!

 I can't believe I almost forgot that September is
Ovarian Cancer Month!

Why is it this silent whisper of a disease flies
so low under the radar compared to breast cancer?
We really need to get the word out ladies and help
raise more awareness please share this post with others.

A few years back there was a project that I participated in.  The purpose of this project was to help raise money for Ovarian Cancer Research Fund.  They created a collaborative art doll and held a raffle to win this beautiful art doll, along with creating a book titled TIES THAT BIND which is a 7x7 coffee table book showcasing the work of almost 100 artists along with inspirational quotes. This book and project was all possible due to the Internet. Each contributing artist had given of themselves in order to make a difference in the fight against ovarian cancer. The book is still for sale and all proceeds still go to OCRF.  If you'd like to read more about the project click HERE and HERE if you'd like to see more of the book and/or purchase one please click the link below:

s That Bind

A Collaboration of ...

By Aileen Roberts

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Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian cancer is difficult to detect, especially, in the early stages. This is partly due to the fact that these two small, almond shaped organs are deep within the abdominal cavity, one on each side of the uterus. These are some of the potential signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer:

• Bloating
• Pelvic or abdominal pain
• Trouble eating or feeling full quickly
• Feeling the need to urinate urgently or often

Other symptoms of ovarian cancer can include:

• Fatigue
• Upset stomach or heartburn
• Back pain
• Pain during sex
• Constipation or menstrual changes

As most of you know I am a advanced ovarian cancer survivor for almost thirteen years!!!!  YIPPEE~!  I am so very grateful, as I am one of the fortunate ones.  Please remember those that are still suffering and catch any symptoms early.  I didn't and it almost cost me my life.  BTW I am feeling great and no obstructions or problems.  I have cut out all flour and sugar and processed foods.  The nice part is I am getting back into my normal size again!

MY FAIR ENTRIES

I love entering things I make into the local county fair.  This year I entered sixteen items and won fourteen ribbons!  What fun going and seeing them.  I hope you enjoy them too.  This is a picture I took as the sun was setting over Lake Coeur d'Alene, Idaho a few days ago.

FUN WITH HUBBIE'S NEW CAMERA

 Wallace, North Idaho

Ponderay Lake, North Idaho

 Is this a happy pup or what!!!!!!  She's my girl.

Coeur d'Alene Resort