Over the past few months I've been incredibly inspired by the all the handmade jewelry on Etsy and jumped into creating some myself. I began with this feather earring - I have a large collection of feathers I've found that beg to be used. This is a simple (slightly haphazard) design that works well with long hair.
Christmas was the perfect opportunity to make jewelry for all the girls in my family - it was really fun thinking about what would suit each person. I made small cards to go with each piece for a little insight on what they mean, which I printed on a paper bag. I didn't buy very much, I combed thrift stores for jewelery to re-purpose and used other materials I have at home (a big bag of deer scrap leather is always useful).
When you feel a little wild and graceful, put these earrings on.
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Found grouse & goose feathers accompanied by copper wrapped glass beads, on recycled gold hardware.
A modern, minimal, no-frills necklace with a dash of soul.
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Made with quills from a Wisconsin Porcupine, capped and strung on a recycled brass chain.
A bone talisman to protect against the dead things that haunt you. To give you strength and memory.
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Found bone shard cradled by deer leather accompanied by a cooper wrapped glass bead. Made with recycled hardware.