just shipped...

I completed this special order i.d. charm bracelet yesterday.



I am loving this combination of stones and beads. And the charm? I'm just going to say it: I am digging it. I etched the copper disk using this technique found via Meggiecat (thanks, Kathy!) and stamped the sterling (with my new stamps that JUST arrived two days ago...I ordered them at the end of NOVEMBER!!).

I stamped more sterling and will be making a couple more charms/pendants tonight or tomorrow. I'm also going to play with etching some more copper too. The paint pen I used as a resist on the first go-round didn't quite "resist" like it was supposed to, BUT the outcome was a pleasant surprise. I wonder if the tape I use as a resist for glass etching might work...I think some trials are in order. Will post the results once I'm finished!

Also shipped today were the "My ___ Valentine" ATC cards. They're on their way so keep an eye out and do let me know when they arrive! I mailed mine and the boys' out with everyone elses so I would have some sort of gauge for the mail time. Plus I know the boys will be thrilled to get their own mail. There are still a handful of sets out in postal limbo and once they arrive I will divvy them up and mail them back out as well.