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Show Time!

My first show of the year is this weekend at Sunnyvale Art and Wine Festival, Saturday and Sunday, June 2-3.  We are busily polishing the jewelry, loading the van and getting ready for Show Time!  The weather will be perfect (last … Continue reading

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Cartoon Network buys my Ear Cuffs for Level Up Show!

I recently had a phone call from the producers of Level Up, a Cartoon Network live action series, requesting an overnight shipment of several styles of my bronze ear cuffs. My French Twist Ear Cuff was one of four designs … Continue reading

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Platinum Dragon Ring Takes Flight

This custom Australian boulder opal, platinum dragon ring just took flight.  It took many months to collaborate in choosing the opals and creating this design….but Lisa’s Dragon flew away with her this weekend.  The ring fit perfectly;  she was delighted … Continue reading

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Maker Fair 2012

This weekend, Art and I attended the 2012 Bay Area Maker Fair in San Mateo. It’s a diverse and awe inspiring venue. Whether you are into geeky robotics, Steampunk, or looking for a mini Burning Man experience; the Maker Fair … Continue reading

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Not Too Late for Mom

It’s not too late to gift your Mom a Marty Magic treat for Mother’s Day. Whether your Mom’s tastes are traditional, whimsical or off beat, we have just the thing to brighten her day. Place your order by Tuesday by … Continue reading

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The Illusive Platypus

I’ve just finished a wax for a new Platypus charm. Two summers ago, John and I traveled to Australia in search of adventure and the illusive platypus. Although we saw koalas, kookaburras, kangaroos and cassowaries, we never spotted a platypus. … Continue reading

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Lizard Love

Wishing you a Happy Valentines Day! Love, Marty and Show Off (a most magical bearded dragon with red gossamere wings.)

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Opals and Fire Agates

Art and I  just returned from the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show, triumphant with a small collection of exceptional Arizona fire agates and Australian and Mexican opals. The Mexican fire opals are from the mines in Magdalena and the Arizona fire … Continue reading

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Tucson Gem and Mineral show 2012

Art and I are flying to the Tucson Gem and Mineral show tomorrow for 4 days of shopping for opals and tools. The event is a two week marathon consisting of dozens of overlapping shows. The venues range from high … Continue reading

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Marie Claire magazine called this week

Thursday I received a call from a stylist at Marie Claire magazine asking if I could overnight them a spiro ear cuff for a photo shoot the following day.  I had not heard of the magazine, it was already late … Continue reading

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