Handmade Low-Wedge Ballerina Slip ons.

I finally have made myself a unique pair of ballerina flats. I have been on this kick with, what I call, the frankenstein wedge.
I dislike not being able to wear heels for long periods of time, all the blood rushing towards my feet while signs of blisters emerge. So to solve this issue of mine, I have created a simple slip on wedge that easily converts from dressy to casual. So excited to wear them out. 

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Portfolio Presentation

I had an interview so I thought it might be nice to categorize and display the work that I have done on four 9X12 pages. Although this is just a brief summary of the work, it gives an idea of whats to come.

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A Pair of Designer Handmade Leather Shoes

Finally I have approached the finish line to completing my new pair of ballet wedged flats. 

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Cocobollo Wood Turn Pendent.

Branching out in different forms of wood working we have found wood turning a proper transition into new elements of design. These are just practice samples before we get to the fun projects. All recycled Cocobollo Wood Pendent with recycled leather chain.

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Handmade Wood Pendent With Agate Stone

Each one of these pendents I have found a growing attachment to. Hand-carved and shaped to a smooth delicately curved form, this Green Acrylic maple pendent, with a unique Moss Agate stone is just the beginning to a series of hand carved wooden pendents. 

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Welcome To Our Humble Abode

It is time to introduce the place in which I craft. I truly believe that all artists are effected by their surrounds, so thankfully with the mixture of creativity amongst my family we have created an oasis. Buried within the trees lies this beautiful home on top the hill. But sadly, only a few weeks, and I will be moving to Savannah, GA, leaving my craft comfort home behind. So of course I found it important to show my readers our welcoming place for creative minds. 

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Hand-carved Buckeye Burl Wood Pendent

With each piece we truly dedicate time, and love to complete every detail. This Pendent is hand carved out of Buckeye Burl. 

Just to inform the readers, Burl is the part of wood which exposes the knots, which makes it a little more difficult to work with, but when is it complete, the grain is magnificent. 

To compliment the beautiful shades of blues and greens within the wood, we have embedded a Tiger Eye stone into the face of the pendent. The chain is a antique chain with a strong magnetic clasp. 

Features which you miss by not being able to experience this piece up close, is the smooth shape of the pendent. We have begun building upon this idea of stimming. Stimming is also known as self-stimulation, which is created by a repetitive movement that triggers the calmness of nerves. Organic shapes seem to calm the nerves and sooth some from bad habits. At first this idea seemed far fetched, but it has truly proven to work. We strive for products of purpose.

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Nature Inspired...

I could not explain this obsession with unclose and personal detailed snapshots of flowers and plants. The colors, textures, shapes, and smells of each of these are each unique and extraordinarily inspiring to an artists eye. A creation which transforms with each passing moment is simply magnificent.

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Recycled Leather and Wood Necklace

We make sure to save every last piece of leather and wood, to attempt to create unique pieces of art with these near useless materials. Today we present to you, a simple braided leather chain with a recycled Olive wood pendent. Every aspect of this piece is proudly recycled, and is read-to-wear. Shop OPHILYA.

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Heather Gray Handmade Leather Clutch

Introducing heather gray leather clutch. I still have to add a wooden zipper pull, and of course finishing the strap. But a good start to a line of well crafted handbags. I still have ways to go to achieve the brandname quality I would like to produce, but "Baby steps," eventually it will get there. 

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