Black Beauty

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Anna Nummy (Simon)

I picked up this smooth porous lava stone recently and really loved the texture. Since it is a raw stone (and not a cabochon) using a prong setting was what first came to mind.

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Druzy Agate Cocktail Ring

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Anna Nummy (Simon)

She is big, and beautiful!

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Ocean Jasper Pendant

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Anna Nummy (Simon)

This piece has been in the works and I finally finished it on my day off! Continue reading →

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Custom Pendant

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Anna Nummy (Simon)

Ok, now for the follow-up to my last post! The pendant didn’t necessarily have to match the earrings, but both earrings and pendant were to feature sodalite.  The sodalite in the pendant has a beautiful combination of white and shades of blue and is a free-form cut cabochon.

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Custom Earrings

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Anna Nummy (Simon)

Recently I have been working on a custom project which includes earrings and a necklace. I was delighted to work on setting stones for earrings because I don’t do it that often these days. Today, I’m happy to share the completed earrings with you!

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Quartz Stalactite Flower

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Anna Nummy (Simon)

My  obsession lately with raw stones has rubbed off on a few other people. And from this obsession has come a custom project resulting in this fine piece;

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Holiday Block Prints

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Anna Nummy (Simon)

By now you know I love all all sorts of DIY. For my birthday I asked for a block printing starter kit and as winter rolled in I wanted to make some seasonal prints for gift packaging and cards.

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DIYpsi Holiday Show

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Anna Nummy (Simon)

Ready to spread some holiday cheer? Come see me and many fabulous other vendors THIS weekend!

Saturday 11-7 and Sunday 12-6 at the Corner Brewery in Ypsilanti.

Hope to see you there! Click for more info click here.

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Amethyst Stalactite Slice

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Anna Nummy (Simon)

This was another of those pieces I was excited about and had to buy as soon as I saw it. It’s the nerd in me that loves mineral formations and stalactite’s like this one. Continue reading →

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Crazy Lace Agate

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Anna Nummy (Simon)

My next few posts will feature new pieces that you will find at DIYPsi’s Holiday show.

This one is a crazy lace agate in a modern setting. Little wooden beads transition between three stands of fine sterling silver chain into a thicker chain, adding texture and character. I couldn’t help myself and wore this beauty a few times.

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