creativity and where te heck have I been

Lately it seems like I can't hammer out anything worth posting .Sometimes my creativity is like a shy pet . I can see it but it just won't come to me. And then sometimes like in the case of this necklace it comes to me and demands to have me pay attention to it.

Because I know some of you find this interesting here's the "ingredients list"
etched brass cut into ovals
etched and soldered brass box
antique carved mother of pearl flowers
Mica
text from a really old childrens book
vintage copper jewelry finding
new brass finding
beads
brass square wire
copper wire

very mild liver of sulfur ! I didn't want to blacken the copper just make it look dark and old .

I wish this picture had come out better but the sun and time of day were against me !

 

I also wanted to show off the rest of the chain

 

I've also been working on a Cinderella memoir piece. But it's not finished. I need to find the perfect shoe  'cause you know she lost one :) . These are going to be in the Artfest fairy tale themed show in March. I can't wait to get to Washington state and see everyone i miss . I'm also excited to learn some new skills !

Also I haven't forgotten about making a simple tin jewelry tutorial it's just been way to cold to take pictures outside .