A Must Read Blog!

I know some of our customers are knitters, but even if you don't knit, you really should check out Crazy Aunt Purl's Blog. It has a little bit of everything--good Southern charm (you can't beat photos of fried okra), funny photos of her cats, oh and great knitting tips! You'll not only learn a little about knitting, you'll learn some great life lessons.

New Baskets!

We just finished some new smaller baskets in time for this weekend's show. They are made from dyed Ponderosa pine needles and are decorated with carved horn, carved bone, turquoise, carnelian and wood.

Sisters Summer Faire!

Next weekend, July 7-8, is our official beginning of the summer art festival season. The Sisters, Oregon Summer Faire is always a great show. You never know what the weather will be like--hot sun, rain or cold with the occasional snow flurry.

If you'd like more information about this show, please visit the Sisters Chamber of Commerce.

New eBay Listing!

This ancient Mexican Spiral Hand symbol pendant was made by Jo from earthenware clay. This piece was glazed with a dark chili pepper glaze before firing. The necklace is beaded with delicate turquoise beads. The pendant hangs from the necklace with Hill Tribe silver jump rings.

New Carved Mammoth Ivory Itty Bitty Hitty Doll eBay Listing

Dave has just listed a new carved Itty Bitty Hitty doll on eBay! She is carved entirely from ancient Mammoth ivory and stands about 3 1/4" tall.

Click below to view the eBay listing.
GMA OOAK Carved Mammoth Ivory Itty Bitty Hitty eBay listing

New eBay Listings!

Jo has just listed two new necklaces on eBay!

The first, is this Celtic Fish Pendant that she created from earthenware clay. The pendant had an oregano glaze added before it's final firing. Jo likes to use as many organic materials as possible in her jewelry and this pendant shows it. There are gorgeous turquoise beads, carved bone, very old Bauxite African trade beads and African trade copper. The jump rings are Hill Tribe silver (99.9% solid silver).

Home from Yachats

Sadly, we had to come home after the "Crafts on the Coast" show last weekend. Yachats is one of those quaint Oregon coastal villages that you never want to leave. The show was wonderful--Violet and Jeanne are always such gracious hosts and we look forward to returning for the November show.

Ready for Yachats, Part Deux!

I finally took photos of some of the pendants I've been working on over the past several weeks. I think I've made about 100, so hopefully our customers will find something that suits them.

These pendants are made from earthenware clay, some terra cotta colored and some white. They have been bisque fired, then fired again after the glaze was applied.

Be sure and click on the photos for a zoom view.

Ready for Yachats!

We've been working fast and furiously to be prepared for our first show of the season. Normally, our season doesn't begin until June, but this year, we were fortunate to be juried in to the "Crafts on the Coast" art show in Yachats, Oregon which is held during the Memorial Day weekend.

Dave does all of the carving, and your's truly, makes the jewelry. I have also been working on some ceramic pendants that aren't quite ready to be photographed yet. Photos of those will be posted as soon as I am finished.

Be sure and click on the photo to get a zoom view!

New Etsy Listing!

I just uploaded our newest piece to our Etsy shop. It is a gorgeous carved ancient walrus ivory spirit face pendant. Be sure and check it out!