Mmm...

As if you haven't had enough delicious food to eat lately, but this recipe looks delicious. I just might have to try it. As a general rule, I don't usually like coconut, but I usually like coconut shrimp. It sounds like excellent New Years Eve finger-food. Yum.

*Update, I made them tonight and they were so tasty! Especially the dipping sauce.

5 Years Ago Today

Handmade Christmas...Again

I've sent out this years Christmas cards.

I made a stamp using one of these and some carving tools I hijacked from my mom. My oldest sister always says she wishes I would send a picture, but she just saw me so I figured she didn't need one.

Twelfth Day Winner!

Thanks to our friends at random.org we have a Twelfth Day of Christmas Winner!

Jami who said:"The gold, the green, the sparkles... so beautiful!"

Congratulations Jami! Please email me your address at angelajewell(at)gmail(dot)com so I can send you your necklace.

Thanks again everyone who stopped by and commented. I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas, and if you need any last minute jewelry gifts, let me know!

Eleventh Day Winner!

Thanks to our friends at random.org we have a Tenth Day of Christmas Winner!

Jenjen who said:"love the colors".

Congratulations Jen! Please email me your address at angelajewell(at)gmail(dot)com so I can send you your earrings.
And remember, sign up for the Twelfth Day of Christmas giveaway by Sunday at 8:00pm.

Tenth Day of Christmas Winner!

Thanks to our friends at random.org we have a Tenth Day of Christmas Winner!

Jolin who said:"They are gorgeous! I am glad I found your blog and your fabulous giveaways!"

Congratulations Jolin! Please email me your address at angelajewell(at)gmail(dot)com so I can send you your earrings.

And remember, sign up for the Eleventh Day of Christmas giveaway by Saturday at 8:00pm.

*Twelve Days of Christmas Giveaway*

On the Twelfth Day of Christmas...

Green stone, Aquamarine, and Gold Necklace

I had to save the best for last! This necklace consists of large mint-green stones (I wish I could tell you what kind, but I don't know), small aquamarine stones in blue, green, yellow, pink, and clear (yes, aquamarine comes in all those colors!), all linked together using gold wire, and a lobster claw closure. Fancy and fun at the same time!

For all the Twelve Days of Christmas Giveaway rules, please click here. Comment on this post by 8:00pm on Sunday, December 14th to enter this giveaway.

Thanks everyone who participated in the Twelve Days of Christmas Giveaway! It was so fun for me to make so many pieces in a short amount of time, and fun to get feedback from so many people. I loved it! And if you fell in love with something, but didn't win, don't fret! Just email me and I can make them for you. Or better yet, have your husband email me and he can give them to you for Christmas!

P.S. Remember, the Ninth day closes tonight at 8:00pm so be sure to sign up for that if you haven't already!

Ninth Day of Christmas Winner!

Thanks to our friends at random.org we have a Ninth Day of Christmas Winner!

Tracy who said:"Love that color!"

Congratulations Tracy! Please email me your address at angelajewell(at)gmail(dot)com so I can send you your earrings.

And remember, sign up for the Ninth Day of Christmas giveaway by Friday at 8:00pm.

*Twelve Days of Christmas Giveaway*

On the Eleventh Day of Christmas...

Rose Quartz and Pearl Earrings


Faceted rose quartz drops accented with white freshwater pearl, all wrapped with sterling silver. Very delicate and feminine.

For all the Twelve Days of Christmas Giveaway rules, please click here. Comment on this post by 8:00pm on Saturday, December 13th to enter this giveaway.

P.S. Remember, the Eight day closes tonight at 8:00pm so be sure to sign up for that if you haven't already!

Eighth Day Winner!

Thanks to our friends at random.org we have an Eighth Day of Christmas Winner!

Sheri who said "Amazing work!"

Congratulations Sheri! Please email me your address at angelajewell(at)gmail(dot)com so I can send you your earrings. And remember, sign up for the Ninth Day of Christmas giveaway by Thursday at 8:00pm.

Seventh Day Winner!

Thanks to our friends at random.org we have a Seventh Day of Christmas Winner!

Becky who said "Beautiumous! (Is that a word?)"

(um...I know that's my sisters two days in a row, but I promise I really am using random.org!)
Congratulations Becky! Please email me your address at angelajewell(at)gmail(dot)com so I can send you your earrings.

And remember, sign up for the Eighth Day of Christmas giveaway by tonight at 8:00pm.

*Twelve Days of Christmas Giveaway*

On the Tenth Day of Christmas...

Zircon and Moonstone Earrings

These are faceted red zircon drops accented with faceted moonstone, all wrapped with gold wire. Very Christmas-y!

For all the Twelve Days of Christmas Giveaway rules, please click here. Comment on this post by 8:00pm on Friday, December 12th to enter this giveaway.

P.S. Remember, the Eighth day closes tonight at 8:00pm so be sure to sign up for that if you haven't already!

*Twelve Days of Christmas Giveaway*

On the Ninth Day of Christmas...

Blue Peruvian Opal and Pearl Earrings

These earrings are blue Peruvian opal "Chiclets" (that's what my sister calls them) accented with white freshwater pearl, wrapped with sterling silver wire.

For all the Twelve Days of Christmas Giveaway rules, please click here. Comment on this post by 8:00pm on Thursday, December 11th to enter this giveaway.

P.S. Remember, the Seventh day closes tonight at 8:00pm so be sure to sign up for that if you haven't already!

Sixth Day Winner!

Thanks to our friends at random.org we have a Fifth Day of Christmas Winner!

Nancy who said:"Ohhh, ahhh, now pick me this time. I won't tell anyone!"

Congratulations Nancy! Please email me your address at angelajewell(at)gmail(dot)com so I can send you your earrings.

And remember, sign up for the Seventh Day of Christmas giveaway by Tuesday at 8:00pm.

*Twelve Days of Christmas Giveaway*

On the Eighth Day of Christmas...

Yellow and Sequin Earrings

These earrings were experimental, but I think they turned out really fun. They have a big reflective silver sequin with a yellow crystal hanging in front of that (there's only one on each side but it kind of looks like there's two in the picture because of the reflection). All wrapped with sterling silver wire, and a little citrine bead on top.

For all the Twelve Days of Christmas Giveaway rules, please click here. Comment on this post by 8:00pm on Wednesday, December 10th to enter this giveaway.

P.S. Remember, the Sixth day closes tonight at 8:00pm so be sure to sign up for that if you haven't already!

Thanks to our friends at random.org we have a Fifth Day of Christmas Winner!

Whit who said:"I am a fan of opal."

Congratulations Whit! Please email me your address at angelajewell(at)gmail(dot)com so I can send you your earrings.

And remember, sign up for the Sixth Day of Christmas giveaway by Monday at 8:00pm.

Fourth Day Winner!

Thanks to our friends at random.org we have a Fourth Day of Christmas Winner!

Suzette who said "I hope I win these!"

Congratulations Suzette! Please email me your address at angelajewell(at)gmail(dot)com so I can send you your earrings.
And remember, sign up for the Fifth Day of Christmas giveaway by tonight at 8:00pm.

*Twelve Days of Christmas Giveaway*

On the Seventh Day of Christmas...

Pink Flower Bracelet



This is a bracelet made with pink and white freshwater pearls, faceted Czech glass beads. The center link is a pink flower with crystal accent. The beads are wrapped and linked using silver wire. The entire bracelet is about 7" long.

For all the Twelve Days of Christmas Giveaway rules, please click here. Comment on this post by 8:00pm on Tuesday, December 9th to enter this giveaway.

P.S. Remember, the Fifth day closes tonight at 8:00pm so be sure to sign up for that if you haven't already!

*Twelve Days of Christmas Giveaway*

On the Sixth Day of Christmas...

Citrine and Burgundy Pearl Earrings


These are faceted citrine nuggets accented with burgundy fresh water pearls, wrapped with gold wire.

For all the Twelve Days of Christmas Giveaway rules, please click here. Comment on this post by 8:00pm on Monday, December 8th to enter this giveaway.

P.S. Remember, the Fourth day closes tonight at 8:00pm so be sure to sign up for that if you haven't already!

Third Day Winner!

Thanks to our friends at random.org we have a Third Day of Christmas Winner!

Gwenandbaxter who said "very pretty!"

Congratulations Gwen! Please email me your address at angelajewell(at)gmail(dot)com so I can send you your earrings. And remember, sign up for the Fourth Day of Christmas giveaway by tonight at 8:00pm.

Second Day of Christmas Winner

Thanks to our friends at random.org we have a Second Day of Christmas Winner!

Jody who said:
"Opals are my daughters birthstone, good present for her!"

Congratulations Jody (or should I say, congratulations Jody's daughter)! Please email me your address at angelajewell(at)gmail(dot)com so I can send you your earrings.

And remember, sign up for the Third Day of Christmas giveaway by tonight at 8:00pm.

First Day Winner!

Thanks to our friends at random.org we have a First Day of Christmas Winner!

Sarah S who said:
"Those are beautiful earrings!"

Congratulations Sarah! Please email me your address at angelajewell(at)gmail(dot)com so I can send you your earrings.

And remember, sign up for the Third Day of Christmas giveaway by tonight at 8:00pm.

*Twelve Days of Christmas Giveaway*

On the Fifth Day of Christmas...

Opal and Carnelian Earrings

These are opal tear-drop shaped, faceted beads accented with orange carnelian, wrapped with silver wire.

For all the Twelve Days of Christmas Giveaway rules, please click here. Comment on this post by 8:00pm on Sunday, December 7th to enter this giveaway.

P.S. Remember the third day closes tonight at 8:00pm so be sure to sign up for it if you haven't already!

*Twelve Days of Christmas Giveaway*

On the Fourth Day of Christmas...

Coral and Rock Crystal Earrings

These are diamond shaped rock crystal accented with bright red coral, wrapped with gold wire.

For all the Twelve Days of Christmas Giveaway rules, please click here. Comment on this post by 8:00pm on Saturday, December 6th to enter this giveaway.

P.S. Remeber, the First and Second day close tonight at 8:00pm, so be sure to sign up for those two if you haven't already. And for those of you who don't wear earrings, there are non-earring items to come!

*Twelve Days of Christmas Giveaway*

On the Third Day of Christmas...

White and Burgundy Pearl Drop Earrings

These are white and burgundy (the burgundy didn't photograph very well, but it's not quite so dark in real life) fresh water pearls, wrapped with silver wire.

For all the Twelve Days of Christmas Giveaway rules, please click here. Comment on this post by 8:00pm on Friday, December 5th to enter this giveaway.

*Twelve Days of Christmas Giveaway*

On the Second Day of Christmas...

Opal and Green Bead Earrings

These are opal tear-drop shaped, faceted beads accented with green glass beads, wrapped with silver wire.

For all the Twelve Days of Christmas Giveaway rules, please click here. Comment on this post by 8:00pm on Thursday, December 4th to enter this giveaway.

P.S. If you love any of these items, but don't win them, feel free to contact me about purchases. I love custom orders! You can also look in my etsy shop for other items.

On the First Day of Christmas...

In the spirit of holiday giving, I decided to do a giveaway! Well, actually, twelve giveaways. That's right, it's The Twelve Days of Christmas! Each day for the next twelve days I will post a new item to be given away. Here are the rules,
1. To enter a giveaway comment on the individual post by the time specified.
2. You can only win one of the twelve giveaways (we're trying to spread the Christmas miracles around here!).
Be sure to check back each day for the new item, and tell your friends, because there's plenty to go around!

On the First Day of Christmas...

Blue and Yellow Earrings



The mustard yellow stone is called mookite, and the blue stone...I have no idea what it is. Either way, they're a fun pop of color. To enter the giveaway, comment on this post by Thursday December 4th, at 8:00pm.