Wednesday What's New: Beautiful Moonstone

I'd like to introduce you to a beautiful matching set of moonstone, fancy jasper, and sterling silver earrings and necklace.

They remind me of the moonlight playing gracefully over a mountain forest. You will feel graceful and elegant wearing these earrings either for everyday wear or for a special occasion. All silver on the earrings and necklace is sterling silver.

Moonlight Sonata Moonstone and Green Fancy Jasper Earrings

Moonlight Sonata Moonstone and Green Fancy Jasper Necklace

To find more beautiful items, please go my shop: cksilver.etsy.com.

Wednesday What's New: Psalm 23

This unique, gorgeous bracelet is made from various gemstones that depict the entire chapter of Psalm 23 phrase by phrase. Its many colors go with almost any outfit and it is meaningful to wear yourself or give as a gift.

Beads and silver tag may vary slightly from the picture depending on bracelet length and availability. I made the fine silver tag myself that reads "Ps. 23."

Can't wait to hear what you think. And this week only I am offering a special Christmas in July sale for 10% OFF this gorgeous bracelet as well as other jewelry in my shop - just use coupon code CIY2011.

Wednesday What's New: Happy March

Happy March, and welcome back! I have had a long hiatus from this blog with the new year, a death of a childhood friend, adventures in foster care, work on my marketing business, and just plain life. But alas, I am happy to say that I'm back and you should anticipate seeing regular posts from me again.

Some of the things I plan to discuss this month include: March's birthstone, more musings on foster care/adoption, and some fun treasures from my shop and other people's Etsy shops.

I am excited to leave you with a picture of one of my favorite pieces of jewelry, a Psalm 23 bracelet I created with the help of my kids, which incorporates many different kinds of gemstones - including March's aquamarine stone. I would love to hear what you think!

What are you most excited about this week?

Wednesday What's New: Gorgeous Necklaces in time for Christmas

I'm sure you'll all agree that the holidays are a busy time. Our family has just returned from a wonderful Thanksgiving trip, and we are so grateful to have such wonderful friends to visit! For those that want to see a fun video she put together of one of the elements from our visit, click here.

Here are a couple of brand-new, never-before-listed-necklaces that I think you will enjoy. They are both a part of matching sets with earrings and/or a bracelet.

The first is this Pink Cascading Waterfall Gemstone Necklace. See the matching earrings and bracelet too:

And second one is called Autumn Winds Sterling Silver Necklace. See the matching earrings too:

Hope you enjoy! As always, please let me know what kinds of colors, stones, and designs you would like to see.

Wednesday What's New: Loving on Kids in Need

Our family is on a journey this year in learning more about the joys and challenges of foster parenting. We had our first child this weekend, and it was a great experience to learn more about the process and for our family to experience it first hand for the first time.

This child was so sweet and innocent, and kept saying how much he missed his mom. Our kids were amazing and really stepped up to the plate to be helpful and loving, and said how much they appreciated doing foster care and being able to show God's love to this sweet little guy. And they were so sad when it was time for him to go. Our daughter kept asking me to call and find out when he could come play again.

Please join us through your prayers for us as we continue on this incredible journey that God has given us. To reach out to lost and hurting kids, and to be a family for them as long as they need it.