The Cannon Experiments

Woke up this morning to a cannon of thunder going off outside my bedroom window at 4:35am. Apparently God thought it was time to get up.  I think He has His days and nights switched around.  Time for some heavenly melatonin for the Big Guy.   Now I sit and contemplate my week. It’s gonna…

Hot Metal Mix

“What should I blog about?” I asked my coworker.   “How about how Orange Is the New Black has gotten really weird?”   Nothing against the series, but I’ll pass this time.   Instead I choose to write about a fear of mine…soldering metal.  I know, I realize I’m a metal worker and I should…

I’m Shipping Off To…

I simply have to get there!  IT needs to get there!!  Will I make it?  Will I find the time?? Shipping day.  One of the toughest days of the week…well, one of the toughest days to find at all.  My employer, as most do, requires my full attention during the day.  This happens to be…

Junk in the Trunk

It’s that feeling of the exhilarating unknown. That excitement you get when you realize you have a three pay-period month and they didn’t take insurance out of the third check. Or for my brother-in-law, Rick, it’s a new board game. I finally received my “Over 7 Pound of Jewelry Scraps for Art” this afternoon!  And…

The Spirit Award

“WE’VE GOT SPIRIT, YES WE DO!!  WE’VE GOT SPIRIT, HOW ‘BOUT YOU??” Team spirit borders on a religious experience for some. Walking down the street or in a busy store, fans of sports teams don their team’s gear with great pride and zeal.  Shirts, hats, shorts, jackets, hoodies everywhere. There’s another nitch, another product out…

Stellar Flair And Metallic Panache

From the flattest valley to ever exist, I introduce myself and begin to figure out just what blogging means for me and my business.  My name is Jennie Lever, and I run a small jewelry design business called Stellar Fusion.  I specialize in stamped jewelry and metal designs.  I also dabble in beadwork, which you…