You MUST check this girl out!!

One of the things that I love about this blog world of ours is how it connects people and brings artists together. I am absolutely delighted to introduce you to my newest friend, Tammy Fischer.

Over the past 2 years (starting with my first purchase from my friend Kelly Jacobs) I have become a huge fan of jewelry made from vintage bits and bobs. As soon as I saw Tammy's offerings in her etsy shop French Kiss I knew that she was someone whose work I could get behind and support - not to mention enjoy immensely. After a flurry of emails, we quickly decided to engage in an art swap. No sooner had we agreed to said swap, then Tammy had a houseful of guests, followed quickly by the unfortunate passing of her beloved cat...so as would be expected, our swap took a little longer than we thought to complete. Poor Tammy is still beating herself up about it (see her post)...silly girl!  I think I've finally convinced her that it's OK :-)

This week I received my package from her, and I want to tell you, if you're looking for a wonderful gift with PERFECT presentation and packaging, indeed Tammy's shop is the one to visit! The care and detail that goes into the presentation is unlike anything I've ever seen. Absolutely top notch! Tammy has done an excellent job in showing lots of photos on her blog. So considering that my lighting wasn't very good today, I'll let you visit her blog to see it all. Seriously, I'm now so embarrassed for her to open my box. I begged her to just imagine as she opens the box I sent to her that bubble wrap is a highly covitable vintage accessory - ha!

Without further ado, here is the necklace Tammy made for me. I know you'll love it as much as I do. In the photo, the stones that look slightly orange-ish are actually a fuchsia color...It's so beautiful. Tammy did an excellent job of taking my list of what I liked in a necklace and what I didn't and translating it into a necklace that didn't need one single edit. Be sure to stop by her blog and tell her that I sent you over!

Here is the 'official' description from Tammy for those of you who love jewelry design:

Four different styles of old-ish chain are layered together. A vintage religious medal serves as the pendant. The medal is attached to a vintage pink glass connector piece. The connector is then attached to the first style of chain. On one side a rhinestone rondelle is sandwiched between two faceted sapphires. These sapphires connect to a vintage rhinestone chain which leads back to the clasp. On the other side another rhinestone rondelle is sandwiched between a faceted ruby quartz and an organic shaped champagne freshwater pearl. The quartz and pearl are connected to more chain which also leads to the clasp. The second style of chain is a silvertone color and is broken up by a large faceted blue agate on one side and a vintage rhinestone bead ball on the other side. The third and fourth style of chain are connected by lengths of vintage mother of pearl rosary on each side. A vintage rhinestone clasp (it looks like marcasite in the photo but it really is rhinestone) is connected to all of these pieces by champagne freshwater pearl and tiny faceted iolite. The shortest layer measures about 25" long and the other two waterfall down from there.

Tammy also sent some of her popular 'Loop-d-Hoop' earrings which I'll photograph and post sometime next week.

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I look forward to teaching at the Precious Memories scrap booking event in Langley tomorrow. (BTW, if you're local, you will want to check out their new store. I went in for a moment today. It's so bright, airy and beautiful. Well done!) If you're coming to the weekend, I'll see you in class!

Comments

[jamie]

I Agree Whole Heartedly! Tammy is Fantastic at so many things. Her Jewelry is Gorgeous as is everything else she creates. Your Necklace is Stunning, Im sure you will get many, many compliments. Jamie

[v]

WOUUUUUUAAAAAAAhh beautiful jewelry and I love also dummies' -)
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