I'm Back

I'm Back

 Ancient Protector Necklace

Well at least as back as I can be.  Some of you knew that I am now living on a lake and to be more specific Prior Lake.

We had been looking for a lake home for over a year and saving our pennies.  One of my wish lists was to have a dedicated studio with a attached garage and cement floor.  Look out you might get what you ask for.  I have a view of my lake from my studio window and an attached garage and cement floor!!!!  WooooHooo.  

I am still moving in so more photos on that later.  But after being closed for more than 2 months to sell, move and clean my new and old house, along with my recovery from frozen shoulder.  I am now back open with an exciting new line of jewelry!

Between the Lines Collection

Tribal Chic Necklace

Some exciting things will be happening with this line in 2014 but mums the word on that until March!!!!!

Tribal Chic Earrings

In the meantime you can find many of these designs in my shop. 

Beachside Baby Choker Necklace

Beachside Baby Earrings

Sunstone Sunburst Necklace

Sunstone Sunburst Earrings

Wise One Necklace

Inspired by my sisters love of Willie Nelson with some added Whimsey.

I love to use Artisan Made Beads.  

You will find Outwest, Numosity, SLArtisan Accents, 

Bubby McGurk, Angel Whisperer, Scorched Earth and some really lovely high quality stones from Dakota Stones in these designs.

More To Come!  So Glad To Be Back In The Saddle!

OK I couldn't resist !!!!

YaY! Jewelry

Variety Is The Spice of Jewelry Design

  A month ago I made some jewelry for Dakota Stones product launch of their new wavy coin.  The jewelry was made to give customers ideas for how they can utilize these newly shaped stones.  

Art Beads has a large selection of Dakota Stone's product line and they were so kind to give me a spotlight of my jewelry designs using many of the beads they carry. The goal was to give their customers inspiration on the great textural pieces that can be created using Dakota Stones.

See Promotion Here

This is what they had to say as taken from Art Beads Website!

"Find fabulous examples of jewelry created with Dakota Stones gemstone beads right here! These high-quality gemstones are the perfect way to start creating something special - a jewelry design full of beauty, meaning and creativity. Designer Kristin Oppold of Yay! Jewelry designed these pieces for Dakota Stones, to showcase how their beads bring a unique element to any design. Since each bead is one-of-a-kind, your jewelry will be, too. Find inspiration from these exquisite designs and then explore what you can create with Dakota Stones gemstones. "

What I really love about Dakota Stones is the variety of shapes, cuts and stone types they have.  You can really come up with some great textural pieces.  

This is one of my favorites that I made with their wavy coin.

This Rose Quartz Wavy Coin Love Bracelet is up for sale in my Etsy Shop and can be purchased 

HERE

Simply Stated Rose Quartz & Copper Necklace can be purchased 

Here

So if you are looking for a great variety of stones and wanting to delve into making some very textural pieces please head over to

ART BEADS

large selection of Dakota Stones high quality beads.