I almost forgot!!!

A couple of weeks ago my husband found me this anvil on craigslist! He had to drive pretty far to get it (2 hrs each way) but it ended up being totally worth it! He got a great deal on this awesome little 35lb anvil that is in perfect condition. It is made by a guy named Cilff Carroll in Colorado. He didn't think I would be an official metalsmith until I had my very own anvil, and as I am graduating this semester and loosing my studio, he thought it was time I got one. I love it:)

Giveaway Announcement and a Funny Picture!

So, about a month ago I promised a giveaway of one of my sewn necklaces. My husband randomized the list and then I picked a number (8 is my fav#). And the winner is....(drumroll please)...

Sara!

So, Sara email me with the color you want (any color they make embroidery thread into is fine).

And, hopefully you will get your necklace sometime before Christmas:)

And, I also had to post THIS...

This picture really needs no explanation, but I will give you one anyway.

She is totally going to kill me for this...but I HAD to post it. This is me and my good buddy Victoria Altepeter. Vic is a year ahead of me in the grad metals program at ASU. We made these anvil t-shirts last semester after taking a printed textiles class. We showed up at school matching the other day (totally unplanned!). Go team metals!! (thats what we call ourselves)

I love her! She is an amazing source of inspiration, support, guidance, knowledge etc. to me. She helps me everyday by giving me advice, sharing her talents and being my friend. Her thesis show will be in March and it is going to be amazing! If you come to the opening tomorrow (see below) you can see some of her awesome work!