/blogweb/ the work of kristin ellis, jewelry and gem artist en /blogweb/templates/default/img/s9y_banner_small.png /blogweb/ 100 21 /blogweb/index.php?/archives/36-Katies-opal-ring.html <a class='serendipity_image_link' href='/blogweb/uploads/KatieRing.jpg'><!-- s9ymdb:113 --><img class="serendipity_image_center" width="107" height="110" style="border: 0px; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px;" src="/blogweb/uploads/KatieRing.serendipityThumb.jpg" alt="" /></a> Hi Katie, here is the picture of your opal ring. Your stone is amazing! I will be sending it to you on Tuesday! Kristin Ellis nospam@example.com (Kristin Ellis) 2010-09-05T19:26:46Z /blogweb/wfwcomment.php?cid=36 0 /blogweb/rss.php?version=1.0&type=comments&cid=36 /blogweb/index.php?/archives/35-Gold-Coast-Art-Fair-Memories.html Hi there, I've been having problems with my blog, but they're fixed now and I can post pictures from my trip to Chicago to exhibit in the Gold Coast Art Fair. I met so many great people. Thanks to all of my new customers in Chicago!<br /> <a class='serendipity_image_link' href='/blogweb/uploads/GoldCoastBooth2.jpg'><!-- s9ymdb:107 --><img class="serendipity_image_center" width="110" height="83" style="border: 0px; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px;" src="/blogweb/uploads/GoldCoastBooth2.serendipityThumb.jpg" alt="" /></a> Here's my booth on the last day of the show.<br /> <br /> <br /> <a class='serendipity_image_link' href='/blogweb/uploads/Humberto3.jpg'><!-- s9ymdb:110 --><img class="serendipity_image_center" width="110" height="83" style="border: 0px; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px;" src="/blogweb/uploads/Humberto3.serendipityThumb.jpg" alt="" /></a>Here's my neighbor across the aisle, <a href="http://www.humbertohernandez.com" title="www.humbertosdesigns.com">Humberto Hernandez</a><br /> <br /> <a class='serendipity_image_link' href='/blogweb/uploads/Neighbors.jpg'><!-- s9ymdb:111 --><img class="serendipity_image_center" width="110" height="83" style="border: 0px; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px;" src="/blogweb/uploads/Neighbors.serendipityThumb.jpg" alt="" /></a> Humberto and I hanging out as the show was winding down<br /> <br /> <a class='serendipity_image_link' href='/blogweb/uploads/SightSeeing2.jpg'><!-- s9ymdb:112 --><img class="serendipity_image_center" width="110" height="83" style="border: 0px; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px;" src="/blogweb/uploads/SightSeeing2.serendipityThumb.jpg" alt="" /></a> Walking around downtown Kristin Ellis nospam@example.com (Kristin Ellis) 2010-09-05T01:10:04Z /blogweb/wfwcomment.php?cid=35 0 /blogweb/rss.php?version=1.0&type=comments&cid=35 /blogweb/index.php?/archives/34-Chris-and-Jeremys-Celtic-Knot-Wedding-Bands.html Here are the wedding bands I made for Chris and Jeremy. Working with Chris to create these rings from sketch to computer model to hand carved wax to sterling silver prototype and finally to 14K white gold was a labor of love. Thanks, guys! <br /> <a class='serendipity_image_link' href='/blogweb/uploads/CelticChris5.JPG'><!-- s9ymdb:106 --><img class="serendipity_image_center" width="110" height="101" style="border: 0px; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px;" src="/blogweb/uploads/CelticChris5.serendipityThumb.JPG" alt="" /></a><br /> I painstakingly carved the knot after it was blocked out by the computer in wax.<br /> <br /> <a class='serendipity_image_link' href='/blogweb/uploads/CelticChris1.JPG'><!-- s9ymdb:102 --><img class="serendipity_image_center" width="110" height="102" style="border: 0px; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px;" src="/blogweb/uploads/CelticChris1.serendipityThumb.JPG" alt="" /></a> The details shine after many hours of carving and polishing the gold rings<br /> <br /> <a class='serendipity_image_link' href='/blogweb/uploads/CelticChris4.JPG'><!-- s9ymdb:105 --><img class="serendipity_image_center" width="110" height="103" style="border: 0px; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px;" src="/blogweb/uploads/CelticChris4.serendipityThumb.JPG" alt="" /></a> It was such a wonderful feeling to know that they are happy with their original, custom designed wedding set. Kristin Ellis nospam@example.com (Kristin Ellis) 2010-07-10T22:10:24Z /blogweb/wfwcomment.php?cid=34 0 /blogweb/rss.php?version=1.0&type=comments&cid=34 /blogweb/index.php?/archives/33-Eastside-Millenium-Park-Art-Festival-in-Chicago.html I was an exhibiting artist at the Eastside Millenium Park Art Festival in Chicago June 4-6. Since then, I have been working hard on orders that will be shipped out soon. Chicago is a great city! I thoroughly enjoyed the trip, and plan to do some sightseeing next visit. My work got a warm reception, so I will go back to be a part of the festival season next year!<br /> <br /> <!-- s9ymdb:91 --><img class="serendipity_image_left" width="110" height="83" style="float: left; border: 0px; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px;" src="/blogweb/uploads/ChicArtists1.serendipityThumb.jpg" alt="" /><br /> <br /> Thank you, Mikelle, for making the trip possible for me! <br /> <br /> <!-- s9ymdb:96 --><img class="serendipity_image_left" width="83" height="110" style="float: left; border: 0px; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px;" src="/blogweb/uploads/ChicMikelle.serendipityThumb.jpg" alt="" />The Artists Cafe was lovely!<br /> <!-- s9ymdb:95 --><img class="serendipity_image_left" width="83" height="110" style="float: left; border: 0px; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px;" src="/blogweb/uploads/ChicFountainMe.serendipityThumb.jpg" alt="" /> And thanks for taking my picture at the fountain! Kristin Ellis nospam@example.com (Kristin Ellis) 2010-06-17T20:31:04Z /blogweb/wfwcomment.php?cid=33 0 /blogweb/rss.php?version=1.0&type=comments&cid=33 /blogweb/index.php?/archives/32-The-Eco-Chic-Craftacular-was-so-much-fun!.html <a class='serendipity_image_link' href='/blogweb/uploads/EcoChic2.JPG'><!-- s9ymdb:89 --><img class="serendipity_image_center" width="110" height="83" style="border: 0px; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px;" src="/blogweb/uploads/EcoChic2.serendipityThumb.JPG" alt="" /></a> Many thanks to everyone who visited my booth at the Eco-Chic Craftacular! It was a lovely weekend and I had a great time meeting so many new people. Upcycling metals into new jewelry is more rewarding to me as an artist after being part of this show.<br /> <a class='serendipity_image_link' href='/blogweb/uploads/EcoChic1.JPG'><!-- s9ymdb:88 --><img class="serendipity_image_center" width="110" height="83" style="border: 0px; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px;" src="/blogweb/uploads/EcoChic1.serendipityThumb.JPG" alt="" /></a> It's a new booth design for me, in preparation for the Eastside Millenium Park Art Festival in Chicago. What do you think? I went for simplicity in black and white with some natural wood elements. <br /> <a class='serendipity_image_link' href='/blogweb/uploads/EcoChic3.JPG'><!-- s9ymdb:90 --><img class="serendipity_image_center" width="110" height="83" style="border: 0px; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px;" src="/blogweb/uploads/EcoChic3.serendipityThumb.JPG" alt="" /></a> Heartfelt thanks to my dear friends Mikelle and Kristi for their help in packing up this booth Sunday night - it was no small task! Kristin Ellis nospam@example.com (Kristin Ellis) 2010-05-24T20:31:44Z /blogweb/wfwcomment.php?cid=32 0 /blogweb/rss.php?version=1.0&type=comments&cid=32