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Abundance

Posted by Kaylyn Brians on

Abundance
Sometimes we need a little help bringing positivity into our lives. This is the inspiration behind these enchanted little bottles.  

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Why Do I Electroform

Posted by Diane Neldon on

Why Do I Electroform

  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

Posted by Kaylyn Brians on

Calming Stones Inspiration
Get the calming stones out of the pockets, and the bras for the ladies, dress them up and wear them around your neck for easy access. No more running your stones through the laundry, getting a lumpy bra or even having them fall out when bending over.

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Adventures in Lapidary

Posted by Diane Neldon on

Adventures in Lapidary

 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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Cholla Cactus the Beauty of the Desert

Posted by Diane Neldon on

Cholla Cactus the Beauty of the Desert

  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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