I'm amazed at how technical my brain is sometimes, amid the intense jewelry/collage making and the creative writing tendencies. I've taken a few online quizzes on right-brain and left-brain dominance, and on each quiz, I've incurred an equal 50/50. So puzzling. As an ode to my seemingly equal left-right side brain dominance, here are my favorite jewelry-making specifications (jewelry making = creative, lists and specific "tools" = technical):

-5mm closed jump rings (20 gauge and under)
-22 gauge wire
-3mm wide rings with 1mm thickness
-Nugget stones (faceted is good)
-Pebble stones
-Slab stones (faceted is good)
-10mm+ stone briolettes

Basically, I like my jewelry sturdy. I try to keep with this clean aesthetic in my jewelry creations, too. But sometimes a girl likes dainty items, too.

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The creative bug has bit me again--this time, I gave in to its pleas like a woman on a mission. I've been researching like crazy this past week for new items to create and add to my shop. And I found some great versatile items that, I think, will add a new dimension to my shop. I'm very excited for the new supplies arrive sometime soon, and am so eager to begin working on them! I'm buzzing around with a hopeful creative energy, which turns into a lyrical dance when my husband puts on a Madonna or Michael Jackson CD. I'm a little nervous, as well, for change is not always easy. However, it's been a good week--I hope that the new items will reflect my reinvigorated optimistic creativity.

Here are some new items that I added to my shop today: