Mixed Metal Mimi's TV interview

As seen on Shaw TV http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150513296780623 Mimi xo

Whisper

I had the privilege of working with Whisper's tail hair to create this horse hair bracelet. Whisper has now passed.
He was very special to my friend and I wanted to create a special piece to pay tribute to this beautiful animal. As I handled his hair I couldn't help but think of the bond that they must have shared and the emptiness that she must feel without him.
Hopefully when she wears this bracelet she can have some comfort and feel close to him.
Enjoy Lynn,
Mimi xo

Donation

There is a fund raiser at our local firehall for a boy with cancer. I created this set for the silent auction.
'Hope'- there is always hope.
Mixed Metal Mimi

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday to my ' sister from another mother '.

This ring was made from sterling silver, vintage mixed metal, picasso jasper stone, energy, creativity, time and lots of love.

I love the little landscape in this picasso jasper that I couldn't resist. It's all about the sky and sea for this girl. I wanted to incorporate the vintage copper engraved metal and sterling silver which I feel compliments the shades in the cabachon.

A beautiful girl , a beautiful ring.

Happy birthday sweetie,

Love Mixed Metal Mimi xo

Features

I have had some interests in my shop and my eco-friendly, recycled jewelry. People are featuring my jewelry on their blogs and sites.
Check it out, here are the links

http://www.katiebyrd.wordpress.com/ look for 'lovebird necklace'
www.beadingtimes.com/design0211.htm scoll down to mixed metal oval copper bracelet
www.greenparenthood.com/blog/2011/02/04/pamper-your-lover-with-eco-friendly-jewelry-this-valentine look for mixed metal bracelet with fresh water pearls

Enjoy the weekend,
Mixed Metal Mimi

Daddy's little girl

My dad has always been a great fan of mine. He is always looking out for me. You are always their child no matter how old you are. I have always looked up to my dad and his creativity. I get my creativity, drive to succeed and stamina to work hard from him. He has always wanted to learn to silversmith and is so proud of me now that I am learning. He mailed me some of his brass rings that he sawed, filed, soldered, polished and set intricate wood cabochons that he also made himself. He was silversmithing even though he used only the materials available to him at the time. He used all the traditional silversmithing techniques. He encourages me to continue to strive to be unique but cautious not to give away my secrets. He knows that there are imitators out there that will run with your ideas any chance they get. He is always trying to guide me with a gentle manner as to not upset me, because he knows that I am a Taurus, sensitive yet very stubborn. I have to stop and remember that he has more experience than me in the world and I am fortunate to share in his knowledge.
Thanks dad for giving me the freedom to be creative and the power of self confidence, for this I LOVE you,
xo
Mixed Metal Mimi

Viking knit bracelets

I've made some viking knit bracelets for my Etsy shop ( click on right hand side on my blog to get into my shop ). I am combining my love for viking knit and Upcycling vintage metal.

Have a look, more to come.

MMM xo