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Abundance
Posted by Kaylyn Brians on
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- Tags: abundance, amethyst, black tourmaline, carnelian, clear crystal quartz, crystal healing, crystal point, gemstones, lavender, magic, metaphysical, motherwort, nature, peace, peridot, purple, tourmaline, yellow mustard seed
Why Do I Electroform
Posted by Diane Neldon on
Why did I become an electroformer and how did it change my life? Sounds profound but it’s not. Well, it was for me. I once asked what was a blog, Why? “To tell a story”. Who would want to read my story? I now have a business, The Wacky Wanderers and I have been told, “start a blog”. “Tell a story”. “Why you do this”. So here goes, still not sure who would read, but here it is, "why I became an electroformer and how it has changed my life". Seems like I always remember gathering, collecting rocks...
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Calming Stones Inspiration
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- Tags: crystal healing, handcrafted, inspiration, nature, new age knowledge, spirituality, worry stones
Adventures in Lapidary
Posted by Diane Neldon on
During our move from beautiful Albuquerque New Mexico to Oregon, the beautiful Pacific Northwest we wintered in Quartzsite Arizona, home to thousands of snow birds. This was truly an amazing time both personally and professionally for us. It is a rock hounds mecca. I was having heart palpitations when we first arrived. My daughter kept saying "Mom, watch the road". I was in heaven. We got so many beautiful treasures, I am so thrilled with our haul both personally and professionally, from some wonderful vendors, met so many amazing people and learned so much. Even went out into the desert...
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- Tags: Agate, amethyst, arizona, artisan, artist, cabbing, cabochon, cactus, cholla, cholla cactus, coffin shape, copper, crystal, desert, foodie, gothic, hiking, inspiration, jasper, jewelry, jewelry design, lapidary, nature, purple, quartzsite, roses, taco
Cholla Cactus the Beauty of the Desert
Posted by Diane Neldon on
Since we are wanderers and gatherers we find beauty and inspiration on our journeys. The Cholla Cactus was our inspiration. The cholla (pronounced choy-a) is perhaps the most feared and hated cacti in the southwest desert. It is also known as the “jumping cactus”. If you have ever brushed up against one you will know why. There is also beauty in this plant as well. With over 20 species many of which has beautiful flowers. Just look don’t touch. The living plant also provides food and water for desert livestock and wild animals. Even the cactus wren builds their...
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- Tags: Agate, Albuquerque, black tourmaline, cactus, cholla, cholla cactus, citrine, citrine crystal point, crystal point, desert, flame agate, inspiration, jewelry, jewelry design, morenci, morenci tuquoise, nature, New Mexico, tourmaline, Travel, turquoise