Category Archives: Museums and Shows

Playing with Dinosaurs and Shopping for Opals

Posted on February 8, 2014 by marty

              Alisha, John and I just returned from the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show. We went to buy opals and fire agates and to find sources for other specialty stones that are not readily … Continue reading →

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Going to the 2014 Tucson Gem and Mineral Show

Posted on January 30, 2014 by marty

It’s that time of year again!  I’ve just unpacked my bags from three weeks in Cambodia and Myanmar and I am packing again for my annual trip to the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show.  This year I am taking both … Continue reading →

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Marty at the 2012 Maryland Renaissance Festival photos

Posted on September 30, 2012 by marty
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Good Times at the Maryland Renaissance Faire

Posted on October 3, 2011 by marty

I’ve just returned from the Maryland Renaissance Faire.  A good time was had by all and good times will continue weekends through October 22-23!  Both the participants and Faire attendees dress for the occassion, celebrating the season.  Wonderful crafts abound … Continue reading →

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Going to the Maryland Renaissance Festival

Posted on September 19, 2011 by marty

Its time again for me to journey east to the Maryland Renaissance Festival, one of the largest period festivals in the country. I will be attending this weekend, September 24 & 25. It’s my tradition to have my hair braided, … Continue reading →

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Bronze Ear Cuff Debut at this weekends Garlic Festival!

Posted on July 27, 2011 by marty

  Since my return from Africa two weeks ago, I have been working warp speed and I will debut my new Bronze Ear Cuff Line this comming weekend at the Gilroy Garlic Festival, July 29,30,31. In addition to offering my … Continue reading →

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Norcal Pirate Festival 2011 photos

Posted on June 20, 2011 by marty

This is our third year at the Norcal Pirate festival and it gets better every year.

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NorCal Pirate Festival

Posted on June 15, 2011 by marty

This Father’s Day weekend, June 18-19, is the NorCal Pirate Festival, a show that we especially look forward to! We are busily adding “golden” doubloons to our pirate chest and packing up fishing nets to decorate our booth.  It’s a … Continue reading →

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Garlic Festival Memories with Garlic and Bat Jewelry by Carrie Adell

Posted on June 4, 2011 by marty

A few weeks ago, I received a call asking about a sterling silver garlic clove pendant that opened up and contained a tiny chained, 14K gold bat. Had I had made this remarkable piece of jewelry? The woman on the … Continue reading →

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Cats and Kats working

Posted on May 28, 2011 by marty

For those of you who think that making a living as a crafts person requires only creativity, think again.  One must have a CAT to oversee the data base and inventory.  Our cat, Godzilla, supervises  it all, rearranging our charm … Continue reading →

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