Oh, NO - computer crash!

My computer crashed last week - bummer! I pretty much had everything backed up but did have a hard time getting my website back up & running. apparently, when i put files from my back up onto a different computer, i didn't put them in EXACTLY the same place as on the original computer. therefore, the website was unable to find files/pictures. it was a pain but i think i finally got it sorted out.

so, then i had to completely redo my email list for jewelry - the list i use to let people know where & when i'll be showing my jewelry. most of it was available because most of the names come from shows where people have signed up to be on the list. there is another group who have emailed me, mostly through my website, requesting that their names be added to my email list. those people are lost - so, if you signed up to be included on my email list, email me again so i can add you to my list.

anyway, i think everything is now back up & running!

in the jewelry world, i'm working to perfect my soldering. i have done a little of this in the past but am doing more & more of it this summer - i want to get really good at soldering. i'm experimenting with simple designs that allow me to practice over & over. for now i'm mostly using copper but will be moving into silver soon. as usual, i'm most interested in rings & circles so that's what i'm soldering.....over & over & over again. it's stimulating to be learning something new & working hard to get it right. i'll try to post some pictures later of my first practice pieces.