Albuquerque Pagan Pride Day 2013

Once again I had the honor of attending the Albuquerque Pagan Pride Day Celebration which was held on September 29.  I always share a booth with my Mom, Sharon of Touch of the Goddess.  This year's theme was Harvest Fae and the organizers encourage vendors to dress in costume and decorate their booths.  We decided this year to completely change the look of our booth and I'm so glad that we did.  We started shopping and gathering supplies in May!  We wanted the booth to look like a faery-gypsy caravan.  I'm so pleased with the way every thing came together.  Take a look!

All set up and ready to go!

I always do a "test run" of my table to make sure that I have everything and also to save time during the day of the event.  So these close up shots were taken a few days before the event. 

My table cloth started with purple shimmery fabric from JoAnns followed by a velvet throw with fringe that I had purchased several years ago from Hobby Lobby.  The picture frames, collector's box, and chalk board I found at hobby lobby as well.  {Thank goodness for sales and coupons!!}

I filled the collector's box with all the wonderful things I thought a faery would collect during their worldly travels...keys, citrine stones, sea shells, sparkly bits, tobacco {for blessings...this is a pagan event}, feathers, moss, little birds, old photos, and rose quartz.  I found the cute little chalkboard signs at an antique store and the fortune teller card I purchased from A Fanciful Twist.  And of course I couldn't forget to add my business cards from moo.com.

I just love the cute door knob card holder I made.  I started with a glass door knob from Hobby Lobby and added brass wire and a bit of glitter.  The spools of velvet ribbon and the metal crown came from an antique store.

I upholstered 12x12 picture frames to use as my pendulum displays.  Just remove the glass and add a little batting and fabric.

Now on to my costume!!  I decided that I didn't want to go as a faery, I wanted to go as a faun.

The oxblood jacket is vintage velvet.  {I plan to wear this jacket all fall...I just love it!}  The scarf I found at World Market and the vest on ebay.  I purchased the faun horns from Voodoo Soap and Beads.  Everything else I had in my closet.  I made my Pendulum Maker badge with resin paper and other ephemera. 

{Couldn't resist adding a photo of me "mugging" my dog, Logan...}

I had such a wonderful time at this event...talking with friends, meeting new people, and sharing a wonderful autumn day with our pagan community.  Can't wait for next year!
Jessica

Austin Trunk Show

Crowning Elements is coming to Austin! 

Now’s your chance to meet me and ogle my newest 

creations up close and personal. 

Austin Trunk Show
September 9, 2013
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Not only will my creations be there, but you will also find beautiful, handmade crystal grids made by Julie of 

Stones and Tones. I am so excited for this event and 

I can't wait to meet you in the flesh!

Please feel free to invite your friends. 

We will have snacks and drinks on hand. 

All of my creations will be for sale...and yes, 

I accept credit cards. ;)

Please RSVP to crowningelements@yahoo.com 

for event address.

http://www.crowningelements.etsy.com/
http://www.stones-and-tones.com/

Bead Fest

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of attending Bead Fest in Santa Fe, New Mexico.  It was a beautiful day and the hour drive north from Albuquerque was a nice change from my daily routine.  After much circling about looking for a place to park, I finally entered the Bead Fest exhibitors hall.  My of my...so many beads...where to begin.  I was able to find several goodies that I will share here.  

{I'm keeping a few a secret so you can be surprised}

 

Aren't the patinas on these filigrees fantastic!  And I'm looking forward to etching more metals. 

 

I couldn't resist all these beautiful agates.

I was able to find a few amulets and I just loved the matching stone sets.  

I've already used a few of them in some new pendulums.

More filigrees...hoping to include some of these in a few new soldering projects.

When I finished all of my shopping {more like I ran out of money!}  I took a stroll through The Plaza, the heart of Santa Fe.  I just love all the architecture and the history.

 

I was also lucky enough to stumble upon on of my favorite musicians, Roark Barron.  

He is an amazing Harpist. 

http://roarkbarron.com/

I usually only get to see him perform live during the Santa Fe Renaissance Faire.  So to hear his wonderful music drifting through the plaza was a pleasant surprise.  Needless to say, I pulled up a seat and had a good listen.  It was a lovely way to end a productive day of supply shopping. 

Now I better get busy making some stuff with all of these wonderful finds.

Off to the studio...

Jessica

Happy Ostara

Ostara Blessings to You

Ostara by Amanda Clark

{art source}

Yay!  It's the first day of spring.  Here in Albuquerque, the trees are starting to blossom and the spring flowers are lazily reaching for the sun.  I am so ready for warmer weather...I'm tired of dressing like the abominable snow man to walk Logan!


Ostara is a time of renewal and rebirth. Take some time to celebrate the new life that surrounds you in nature...walk in the park, lay in the grass, hike through a forest. As you do so, observe all the new things beginning around you...plants, flowers, insects, birds. Today the light and dark are in perfect balance.  Are you?  Time to look at aspects of your life that are throwing you off kilter.  Do you need to let something or someone go.  Or perhaps you need to draw something new into your life.  Now is the time to renew your commitment to yourself and your path.
{Learn more about Ostara HERE.}

New Techniques

etched copper tube

The last few months I have learned many new techniques to incorporate into my creations.  I am so excited to show you!  All of these technique are a little more labor intensive, so I will slowly be adding new items to my etsy shop. 

I want to thank all of my wonderful clients who have encouraged me and purchased one of my creations.  Because of you, I am able to do what I love everyday.  Your lovely feedback, sharing my work with your friends and family, sharing your pendulum and meditation experience with me, and connecting with my via social media are such a blessing.  Thank you!

Brightest Blessings and Happy Ostara,
Jessica

$2 Pendulum to Celebrate My 200th Etsy Sale

Congratulations to Kimi! She was able to snag the $2.00 pendulum. Thanks so much to all of my wonderful 
customers that helped me reach this milestone. 
I'm working on a few other fun events and a 
giveaway...I'll keep you posted.


To celebrate my 200th sale on Etsy, I will be listing one 

of my pendulums for $2.00 plus shipping.  

That's right...just $2.00!!  

However, I'm not going to tell you which pendulum.  

You will have to find it in my etsy shop. 

Yes, like a treasure hunt.  

I will tell you that the $2.00 pendulum will be available 

Friday, February 22, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. {MST}.  

Some helpful hints:

• My shop address:  www.crowningelements.etsy.com 
• Start window shopping.  Which pendulum do you hope I select...which is your favorite? 
• You can organize the listings in my shop by price.  Just click the "sort by" button and scroll down to "lowest price".  Now the listings should display starting with the lowest price.
• Just adding the pendulum to your cart does not save the item for you.  You must complete the check out process through Etsy or Pay Pal.  {Etsy does not have sticky carts}
• Make sure your billing and shipping info is updated for speedy check out.   
• Mark your calendars!  You don't want to miss this!!
• If you are lucky enough to grab this huge steal....do a happy dance! 
• Good Luck.

I am so blessed to have so many wonderful customers who support my small business.  Thank you so much for your purchases, positive feedback, and friendships.
Jessica