Ashley Creates... And Just Can't Stop

So I think I suffer from a common dilemma, knowing when to stop.  It's just so hard.  Stopping is something I've never been good at.  "Too far? Too Much?" are reoccurring questions of mine. This quandary spills into most aspects of my life, in my humor, my jewelry, my art, fashion, eating, talking, learning, whistling, etc. etc.

Now back to the point, I like this necklace A LOT.  Mainly because I didn't stop.  I added and added until I couldn't add no more.  I like working with a base.  In this piece I used a circular vintage silver filigree component.  It gives a wonderful surface to build off of and provides a beginning and end to a piece of jewelry.  Something to grow from and a roof to keep you down.

Another design device that I really love is mixing metals.  This necklace uses 'em all, gold, silver, copper brass, and they all look beautiful together in their delightful vintage glory.  Mixing metals adds an eclectic cherished feel to a piece.  Often a piece that uses one metal seems too clean, manufactured and store bought.  I want a gem that feels loved, remembered, special and unique.

Alex and Ashley DYE... in a horrible black vat!

Ewwwwww... why would you post a picture of some gross pool of grossness?  Well... it's a long story, let me take you on a trip into the past (LOST style flashback woosh.....)

Ashley's New Kits!

 I have a few new kits for sale at work.  Also check out Heather's new post describing a bit about my day to day work and how awesome pendants are.

 

Click the pendant to check out the new kits and the two other color options.

My favorite part is the location themed names.....

annnd that they are packaged in adorable ornaments, perfect!

Thank you Mr. Killah. Your wise words shall be considered

Rampant misogyny aside, I agree with most of this... I for one never got stuck for my cupcakes.

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Things I think are totally awesome... gingham

Oh hey, how's it going?  Long time no see.  I guess what with Halloween and whatnot I've been pretty busy.  How've you been? Well, now that all that small talk is out of the way let's get down to brass tacks.  And put them onto a shirt in my favorite pattern ever.  Gingham.  (Or checked, if you prefer.) What makes it so great after the jump.

What Alex Wears... when he votes!

What are you looking at my fancy duds for?  Go out and vote!

Put This On • "Man Purse"

Put This On • "Man Purse"

Thank you.  Couldn't have said it better myself.  I have a sense of humor about it, but come on.  Give it a rest.