How I Wear MY PEACE of jewelry - Father's Day

Hope you had a good Father's Day. 

Mine was very good. 

 Drove to my Dad's house, 

spent nice quality time with my father, brother, cousin and god-brother. 

Nothing is better than family.

My outfit.

A romper

What is a "romper"?

Checked online for a definition, 

I found this weird one

"a one piece garment that is an odd mix between a shirt and shorts, often worn by women"

The definition fits.

I wanted to be comfortable.

Chino, California is pretty hot in the Summer.

Romper is a nice option because it's loose, comfy and light material.

FATHER'S DAY

Played pool with Pops

Brother cooked (I watched)

Brother served (I watched)

We ate

Took photographs. Ok, I took photographs 

MY FAMILY

I photographed MY PEACE of jewelry

Earrings - Brass round balls and wooden disc beads 

similar pair available on Etsy

My cousin wearing a similar pair of earrings that I made for her

All in all it was a good day!

Having lost my mother a few years ago, 

I treasure every moment with my Dad.

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WO-MANNEQUIN - DIY or buy from MY PEACE of jewelry on Etsy

I've already posted one tutorial about

How to Make a Mannequin

out of paper, paste and patience.

It's been 3 years since that post.

For kicks, I thought I'd make a new post

just to see how much I've aged over the years. Ha!

Besides me getting older, nothing else has changed.

I still make each MANNEQUIN with the same materials.

1. paper bags

2. wallpaper paste

3. patience

4. time

Now, when I decided to make this post, 

I was already in the process of making another TORSO.

I've sold quite a few on Etsy with great feedback.

I started taking pictures after making one layer over my original MANNEQUIN

I let it dry and now I'm cutting the form from the original MANNEQUIN

After cutting the form, then I separated from the original MANNEQUIN

Here is the form, front and back

Next, need to close the back with tape

Using cardboard to close the bottom and start adding layers with paper mache'

After adding a layer of paper mache', let it dry in the sun before adding another layer

This is where the patience and time plays a very important role for me.

You can't make a GOOD MANNEQUIN in one day

First of all, it has to dry between adding a few layers, in order to get hard and firm.

Second, I have a full-time job, teach Spinning classes part-time and I make MY PEACE of jewelry.

So, it takes me some time to finish

Here's another day, another opportunity add another layer

Another night,

Another day,

Then, finally finished,

WO-MANNEQUIN - TORSO

&

MY PEACE of jewelry

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How I Wear MY PEACE of jewelry - Prairie Dress

For some reason 

I was drawn to this dress at the thrift store.

It's so not my style, but I bought it

and wear it on occasion.

Prairie dress

Levi jeans

ankle boots

I paired MY PEACE of jewelry Chunky Brass Necklace on Etsy

This is an authentic beautiful West African shaped pendant 

hanging hanging from a strand of Ethiopian Brass round bicone beads, 

closing with a lobster clasp.

Handmade Jewelry & Mannequins on Etsy

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and in Deutschland
the lovely ZICKIMICKI
MIX-IT #54

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MONDAY MINGLE

I Make MY PEACE of jewelry - Cascading Drape Earrings

I just finished a pair of Chain link drape Earrings

I'm sorry, but when I try to pose, I get the giggles.

Anyway, I made a pair of these over the weekend. 

Earrings in process

Voila!

Multi Metal Link Chain Draping Earrings

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How I Wear MY PEACE of jewelry - Anchor Away!

I like striped shirts.

Especially that has a shirttail that can "hide" my butt

I guess this t-shirt is not doing a good job of hiding my butt.

I'm no different from most women, when it comes to being sensitive about a particular area of the body.

Mine is my butt and legs. Ughhhh!!!!

Anyway, I like striped t-shirts.

This one here from Urban Outfitters

Also, from Urban Outfitters are the red super flared jeans.

I wore MY PEACE of jewelry with My Outfit.

Necklace - Brass Paddle Charms hanging from multi chains on Etsy

and

Cuff - handstamped with 'practice gratitude' on Etsy

CUFFs on Etsy

Necklaces on Etsy

Handmade Jewelry & Mannequins on Etsy

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and over in Germany
ZICKIMICKI's
MIXIT #53

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