Hey people!

Hey people, if you have any old picture frames or cigar boxes or anything like that that you don't need or might sell for cheap, please let me know.  I don't need the glass in the frames, so if it's busted out or broken, no worries.

My mom has been turning whatever she can find into jewelry displays for us, and as you can see mine are filling up.  Since I have about 100 pieces in process right now and plan to stay busy to gear up for OxfordFest I need a few more.

I kind of like the big ones, but I think for the fest I will probably break things down into smaller groups if I have enough stuff, like Holographic, Magnetic, Stamped, Water Marbled, etc, so smaller is good, too.  I think at this point I will take whatever I can get.  🙂

Please comment here or inbox me if you have anything around that you don't need.  Or if you see things at yard sales or whatever, grab them up or send me a message.  This has turned out to be a HUGELY convenient way to set up and break down at the markets so I'm digging it.  Also, I like to recycle, so it's pretty awesome all around.  😃

Thanks in advance!  ❤

Cigar Box

Old knife case with busted glass that my mom modified to hold my rings.

Picture Frame

These totally match, but...

These totally match, but depending on the angle they look lighter and darker.  I photographed the earrings next to the ring for the size comparison.  What do you think?

Vintage Violet by Sally Hansen over 115A by NYC

For Katie and Keri.

For Katie and Keri.

At the market.

At the market. Forgot half my stuff. Not a morning person. Shaun to the rescue.

Gonna be at the Anniston Downtown Market tomorrow morning...

Gonna be at the Anniston Downtown Market tomorrow morning - bright and early (from 8 - noon).  I couldn't set ALL of the new stones I've made, but I'll have a few new things with me.  Come and see me if you're out and about!

Steel Her Heart by Revlon;
unbranded plate H22;
Stamping technique

Brown Crackle by Kleancolor over Golden-I by Sally Hansen

Vintage Violet by Sally Hansen over 115A by NYC

Con-fused by China Glaze;
Magnetized

MatteFX Green Flakie Topcoat by Orly over 115A by NYC;
unbranded plate HD05;
Stamping technique

Water Marbled stones I didn't get to post this morning.

Water Marbled stones I didn't get to post this morning.

If you want it, tag it to claim it and let me know what kind of jewelry you want it in. These are one of a kind. My friends get first choice. 🙂 Otherwise, I'll set them how I fancy and sell them where ever I can.

Those top two that are lonesome... I'm thinking I'll wipe those off and start over. I'm not a huge fan. I liked the black and white at first, but the light pink shimmer almost makes it look dingy. 🙁 I think the very top flame is also too dark. Let me know what you think, and be honest. I'm extremely critical of myself and my work, so you'll probably be a lot nicer to me than I would. That is for real. LOL

I have water marbled 12 more stones.

I have water marbled 12 more stones.  I even have some rainbows!  There are a couple that I am VERY happy with.  😃  I will try to get a photo up in the morning.  They are all drying tonight, so I can't flip them over just yet.

I tried to marble another gray for you, Keri.  It's close, but definitely not the same.  If you don't like it, no worries.  But if you do, you got dibs.  🙂  I'll tag you to make sure you see it.  🙂

I am so freakin' excited for my jewelry parts to come in.  Y'all have no idea - I've got probably close to 150 stones painted and ready to be set.  That will more than double the amount of stuff I have to list on my stores and take to the markets.  😃  And there are some things that I'm really excited about.

Anyway, I guess I am done rambling.  It's wayyy late and I have to work in the morning.  I am so ready for a long weekend!

I feel like complete and utter crap this morning.

I feel like complete and utter crap this morning. My stomach is blegh and my head hurts. I took some Ibuprofen and am trying to get myself together so I can go to work.

Since I am just sitting here trying to figure out what my whole self is doing I thought I'd share a photo with you. These exist because of Keri. I'd considered water marbling stones before, but I was like, "Nah, it's hard, and a lot of trial and error, and you can't really duplicate them easily..." Like, I had a whole list of reasons why I would never do this. LOL But Keri said that they would be pretty, so I guess that trumped all of my negatives. Haha.

This is two evenings worth of work. These are a bit time-consuming, so I'll have to charge a little more for whatever they are used in, but I think that's ok.

These are all one of a kind. I think that all of my water marbles might be. Two of them are spoken for so if you see something you like - speak now or forever hold your peace. If you want to tag yourself on one you want that would be awesome. (I am not entirely sure you can do that... but I hope you can. LOL If not, just leave me a comment. First come, first served. I don't know a better way to do that.) I think that next time I will line them up in rows. 😳

These stones are 18mm, so they are good for a large ring or small necklace pendant. I have the pretty filigree ring bands in silver and brass right now, but in another 2 weeks or so I should also have them in black and copper. I have no necklace things yet, but soon, and they will be available in silver, brass, copper, and black, as well.

For the rings, I was going to charge $15 for these. My friends can get them for $10, though, because I hate taking your money. LOL If you need to reserve one for a necklace I have NO CLUE what I would charge for that yet, but I'm sure it wouldn't be a ton.

Anyway, let me know what you think. I am pretty happy with them, but if they aren't a hit I can just clean these cabs off and use them for something else.

Hello, Internet.

Hello, Internet.  I can't stay and talk because I have STUFF TO PAINT, but I just wanted to let you all know that I'll be at the Anniston Downtown Market tomorrow with my Polish All the Things jewelry.  I won't have anything new this week, though I've got about 100 stones painted.  My jewelry findings are in production, so it'll be a while before they get here.  My plan is to paint, paint, PAINT, and PAINT SOME MORE, so that when they arrive I can set them and have a billion new stuffs to share.  🙂

I'll be there with my mom and her corsets (photos on her Facebook page Of Corset's Fun), my brother and his chain mail jewelry, and Keith with his paintings (check out Wahlcrafts).  Come and see us if you're up that early!  😃

Thoughts on these stones?

Thoughts on these stones? They were made with magnetic polish. It's really better to look at them in person because you can see the design better and the depth, but from what you can see, yes or no to putting them in jewelry? I think they are pretty neat. I have 5 other images I can try besides starburst, but that's as far as I got last night.

Reached in my pocket a few minutes ago...

Reached in my pocket a few minutes ago to get my lip balm. Found Epidote 2. Apparently it's so beautiful that I can't bear to be without it. LOL I don't remember bringing it with me this morning, but I suppose I did. Unless it replicated itself. That would be awesome, but I won't get my hopes up.

(If you don't know what I'm talking about - it's nail polish. Refer to previous post if you need to see the pretty.)

I got this in the mail today.

I got this in the mail today.  Because I ordered it.  BECAUSE IT'S HOLOGRAPHIC AND OLIVE GREEN.  AT THE SAME TIME!!!!!  😳

I know that I have not been talking to you people.  And I miss you.  Most of you.  😉  But I have been working SO HARD trying to get ready for OxfordFest.  I know it's over a month away, but I don't want to show up there without a whole ton of stuff to sell.  I need to make some money.  And I really like it when people like my stuff and give me money for it.  It's kind of like... totally awesome.  😃

Anyway.  I'm so sleepy.  I'm still working my day job.  Then I come home and either paint, clean, or stress out over what jewelry parts to buy.  I'm having fun, but I'm also nervous and a little stressed.  And I have orders that I need to make but I am so crazy that my brain just can't finish a thing (I'm looking at you, Katie!  So sorry about myself!)  So, I'm heading to bed.  I didn't get much done today except for a large parts order, but that's ok.  It was causing me anxiety, so it's good to have that out of the way.

There is like, so much to think about.  I am doing the Square thing now thanks to Keith.  I just got the email that it shipped so I can take cards at the Farmer's Market and OxfordFest and where ever I go now, I guess.  Yay for doing things!  Everything except for my nails.  🙁  Who knows when I'll even have time to stop and wear this beautiful polish I just got.  /lament

https://elevationpolish.bigcartel.com/product/epidote

Due to the weather...

Due to the weather and a tent malfunction we're not doing the farmer's market today. See you all next time.

New flakie rings...

New flakie rings.  These will be with me tomorrow at the Anniston Downtown Market if you need to see them in person.  😃

I can't describe how they are different from the first set, but they are.  Still very pretty, though.

Psychedelic Hue by Finger Paints over Black

Vivid Reflection by Finger Paints over Black

Abstract Attraction by Finger Paints over Black

Symmetrical Symphony by Finger Paints over Black

Colorful Dream by Finger Paints over Black

So... I just finished up the new flakie pieces.

So... I just finished up the new flakie pieces. I thought I didn't like the softer colors, but I have completely changed my mind. They are PRETTY. 😳 I will post photos ASAP. Hopefully tomorrow, but it will most likely be Saturday. I'm excited!

About to get off of here...

About to get off of here and try to finish up some of the billion things I've started.  I feel so crazy and like I can't even slow down.  😳

So... a few things about the jewelry.

I'm not usually one to toot my own horn, but I wore one of my flakie sets yesterday and today and those things are fucking pretty.  Unlike holographics they don't even need sunlight to sparkle and color-change.  You can be indoors and still see how pretty they are.  I'm still not a huge fan of wearing jewelry, but I figured if I won't wear it, how I can expect anyone else to?

More on the flakies.  I made stones with the newer generation of FingerPaints flakies and they are more pastel and less bright.  I'll try to get photos of the completed pieces in a few days, but I'm not sure if I like them as much as the first set.  I do have a blue / purple and a pink-ish one, though, which I had interest in.  I may need to invest in some more flakie polishes.  I know there are some super pretty ones out there - just not in my collection (YET!)  😃

I've been making so much stuff that I am running low on jewelry supplies.  I am planning to order more in a week or two.  I wish I could do it sooner, but school's about to start back, so I have to make sure Shadow is squared away first.  We still have to get school supplies (the 9th grade lists aren't at Wal-Mart like the rest), and he also needs a haircut and some clothes.  So that's my priority.

BUT WHEN I DO GET TO ORDER I am thinking that I might not go with leverback earrings this time, but rather get the settings and use earwires.  From work and from research titanium earwires seem to be the least irritating, so I think I might go with that.  They are hypoallergenic and have no coatings that can wear off like gold filled and silver plated or whatever.  Input and thoughts are welcome, as I'm really not much of a jewelry-wearer so I am kind of clueless.  I guess I could just get an assortment of wires, but it's just more to keep up with and think about.  I was hoping to keep things simple.

If all goes as planned when I get to order I will be getting pendants for necklaces as well as some bracelets, and even some clip-on button earrings, since I've had requests for those at the farmers markets.  Also, another benefit to doing earwires instead of leverbacks is that I can get those "pierced-look clip" things that let you have dangle earrings as clips.  If you don't know what I'm talking about I can post a photo.  We use those at work and they seem to be ok.

Anyway.  You all can tell where my brain has been.  Let me know if you have suggestions or whatever.  I'm just trying to get this all figured out.  Hoping to look like something special by the time OxfordFest rolls around.  😃

Just finished updating my Etsy.

Just finished updating my Etsy.  I told myself I'd go to bed at midnight no matter what, but I was so close to being done that I just went for finishing it anyway.  It's exhausting, though.  I'm sitting here feeling like a zombie I'm so sleepy.

I'm gonna check on the ani-pals and call it a night.

Might work on Etsy some more tomorrow.  I need to probably like... link up things that might go together or something.  I don't even know.  I think I can't think anymore.

Anyway, later peoples.  I'm beat.

If you want to check out the shop, it's www.etsy.com/shop/polishallthethings

I have like, almost 100 stuffs up now.  Because I've been a busy bee.

'Night.  ❤

And finally...

And finally, here are a couple of NOT flakie pieces I made.  I did some orders and am working on some custom stuff, so I have been busy.  I do have quite a few more new things in progress, but got really excited about the flakies and totally went off on a thing.  LOL

My Sol Shines Brighter by Nicole by OPI;
Bundle Monster plate BM-418;
Stamping technique

Pastel Yellow by NK Nail Enamel;
Bundle Monster plate BM-304;
Stamping technique

This is the last set of flakies jewelry I made.

This is the last set of flakies jewelry I made.  It was done with Motley by Finger Paints.  It's blue / green and fabulous.  😳

This is made with Flashy by Finger Paints.

This is made with Flashy by Finger Paints.  It's mostly orange, but like the rest, flashes a different color in different lights.  This one goes green a lot.  🙂

This group was made with Asylum by Finger Paints.

This group was made with Asylum by Finger Paints.  It's the weirdest one because it's blue and orange, but in certain lights, it even glows green.  Very interesting.

This group is made with Flecked by Finger Paints.

This group is made with Flecked by Finger Paints.  It's mostly green.  It has some yellow to it in certain lights, and as you can see, also some blue in the mix.

The next few are flakie sets...

The next few are flakie sets because DUH - flakies are beautiful.  These were all made with Twisted by Finger Paints.

Orly Lunar Eclipse set.

Orly Lunar Eclipse set.  Nothing that special - just a pretty color I wanted to capture.