out with the old, in with more old but different

I'm home today with a sick little girl and I'm taking the day off from Mood Swing (ah, a rarity).  I've been thinking about my designs and how much I've changed in a few short months.  You might have noticed that I don't really do the whole recycled vintage jewelry thing anymore.  The market got absolutely saturated with it and it all looks the same to me.  Same components, same designs, blah.  I still love vintage and will continue to use it but I can't stand looking like everyone else.   There are a few standouts like Reverie, Subversive, Kay Adams (who gets ripped off a lot by a few Etsy artists) and my friend Wendy (who also gets ripped off by a few of the same folks on Etsy) but the rest just seem to make the same thing.

I'm rather proud of my newest creations (and in need of a copyright), Lost & Found that incorporate vintage and new found pieces inside their own glass capsule.  I have a whole lot lined up to make for next week's Handmade Market (shameless plug) and can't wait to crank up the soldering iron tomorrow.   Until then, I'll keep trying to stay ahead and different from the masses and go cuddle with a cute and very cough-laden little girl and watch Phineas & Ferb.  Life could certainly be worse!