summer is over.

Today was my last official day of summer vacation. I am sad to leave this little one, even though I know she will be in great hands.
Here is how we spent our day....
I woke her at 7:30- trying to get her ready for tomorrow, when she has to wake up at 6:30.
We ate breakfast of blackberries and waffles. (She ate more blackberries than waffles).
We drove to the nearest Arboretum where we walked and played in the garden.
We napped.
We woke up and had a snack of grapes and cheese while heading to Gymboree.
We played at Gymboree and went shopping for groceries so we would be prepared for the week ahead.
We danced and played at home for a bit, then I put her to bed.

It's going to be a rough day tomorrow. Wish us luck!

now selling stock....

That's right, I've ventured into a new arena- stock photography. Here are the two images that I've gotten into a stock company called photoshelter. I am currently looking into other stock photography companies, as well. It would be amazing to see my images on a billboard one day!




here is my official photoshelter page:
http://psc.photoshelter.com/user/kristenmintz

I'm a wedding photographer!!!

Ok, so I was actually the second photographer, which was really nice because I was able to get creative with my shots and I didn't have to do all the work involved in posing people. It was a gorgeous day with a beautiful couple. They served In&Out burgers, which is my kind of wedding. Here are my favorite shots from the day- all photos are protected by copyright laws, and may not be used without permission from me.

I'm a terrible blogger.

I'm not sure why I'm keeping this blog. Perhaps in the future, it will turn into a photography thing for me, who knows. I am learning more and more about my camera, and I'm taking the leap into professional photography by being a second shooter at an upcoming wedding. I'll be sure to post some of the shots from the wedding on the blog. In the meantime, here are some of my most recent shots- go to the flickr widget to the left, click it, and you can view more.... (oh yes, all my photos are copyright K.M., so please contact me if you'd like to use them for any reason.)
xo,
Kristen

My New Obsession

So I don't publish on my blog very often. I don't even think people read this thing anyway. But I will explain why I'm never here for the one person who does look at my blog.

I'm a new mommy. She is 5 months old now, and I could sit at the computer and type away, or sit at my desk and actually make jewelry while letting her play by herself. She's perfectly fine doing that~ she doesn't fuss or cry. But, that is not the kind of parent I want to be. I want to be actively involved in her life, and show her new things. So, I am obsessed with spending as much time with her as possible. I have started taking a picture of her every day and photography has now become a huge part of our lives. So anyway, if you want to see some photos of my new obsession, go visit my Flickr site (see the Flickr widget on the left? Click it.)

Later Gators.

palmyra

mmmmm. pineapple quartz. yum.

my shop is waiting.....

Branchburg Earrings

Made from shrinky dinks and coral. If you don't think these are fun, then just beat it.

I'm still a Jersey Girl at heart.

weehawken earrings

These beauties are simply blue pearls on handmade sterling silver french wires. They are on sale at my store!!!

Love them.

Weddings!!

These are the earrings for a wedding for a customer. They turned out beautifully, with a great blue-greay pearl combination. I made earrings and necklaces for the bridesmaids, and bracelets for the flowergirls. It took a long time, but it was well worth it! I loved the experience of crafting something with a bride's wishes in mind. Go request something from me at my site! See you there!

Parsippany Earrings

Mmmm. Candy jade. Droool. These little clusters hang at the end of handshaped sterling silver wire. Stunning. Go get it! visit my store.

Mount Laurel Necklace

This little guy is now named after Marty Brodeur. This necklace is one of my new favorites, featuring smokey quartz and a beautiful hunk of amazonite.
buy it here.

Ocean, NJ

I think these beads are the prettiest things in the world. But, I adore just about everything blue, so.... Gorgeous nuggets of amazonite, small turquoise seed beads, and bali silver components make up this "Flinstones" choker. It so reminds me of Wilma. This is absolutely gorgeous. Get it in my store.

Secaucus Earrings

A single lemon crysophase bead orbits inside handshaped sterling wire. Sterling silver chain dangles from the bead. Soon to be listed on http://jerseygirlbeads.etsy.com

Sandy Hook Earrings

Tiny citrine briolettes dangle on handshaped wire hoops. These are absolutely yummy. Go get 'em in my shop.

Cedar Grove Earrings

These earrings are made with brilliant smokey quartz and citrine briolettes. They dance on sterling silver chain. They are on sale right now in my Etsy shop.

Brilliant earrings

brilliant earrings
Originally uploaded by Jersey Girl Beads.

ok, so here is my first try at pmc (precious metal clay). They definitely need more .... something. But I opened my new pmc kit, and here is what came out!

I got lots of advice from my fellow Etsy sellers on how to fix this- gosh I love that place.- Anyway, they need lots of work, but here's what they look like so far!

Bradley Beach Necklace- SOLD

This one is the coolest for those summer days. (Hey, it's warm in Cali!) Made from bleached pearl, crystals and my favorite amazonite nuggets. The shell in the center is being hung by a cool sterling silver component. The component and the clasps are made by a fellow etsy seller- http://loopityloopglam.etsy.com who I highly reccommend. Request a similar one at my store!

20% off anything in my store....

When you go to my store, write the words, "Scott Stevens haircut" in the notes to seller field, and don't pay until you get a revised invoice from me. Go visit!

Custom Children's necklaces- sold

These were made for my friend's daughters, who love blue, pink, purple, just to name a few. They are perfect necklaces for a little girl, with seed beads and swarovski crystals.

Patriotic Necklace

I made this necklace for my twin on the fourth of July. I liked it so much, I had to make one for myself as well. It is made entirely from seed beads and silver star spacers. I love wearing it on our birthdays (September 11th) as well. My favorite part of the necklace is that each strand has one "wrong" colored bead in it. Can you find them? Custom order one from my shop.