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πŸ”₯ Metalsmith | Silversmith | Small batch, handmade jewelry and small metals at https://lindafrembeshandmade.etsy.com. Also: πŸ’» Recovering tech worker 🐢 Personal assistant to a rescue Frenchie and 2 rescue pitties πŸ‘‰ https://linktr.ee/lindaxfire
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We've been saving this little pup for when we thought you all might really need a gold star. And, given the current circumstances, here she is. 13/10

Did a hand-built clay platypus for our glass casting project. Not an exact match but I'd say it's not too bad. I love my time in the studio, no matter what I'm working on. πŸ₯° #maARTch #claymodel #platypus #studiotime

Took a #bonsai class with Pete from New England Bonsai Gardens, the largest bonsai nursery in the Northeast. I learned that you can bonsai any tree, including redwoods. 🀯 This arboricola will hopefully survive me & will look more like a bonsai by end of summer after its first defoliation in June.

This @nytimes.com article about fungi is giving me "The Last of Us" vibes. Fungi travel using a "living algorithm" to build the most efficient pathway - all without a brain or a nervous system. 😱 😳 #fungi #scienceisawesome #themoreyouknow #sciencenews #thelastofus www.nytimes.com/2025/03/01/s...

Many things are very bad. Please plan something fun for yourself. It could be a date, a day at a museum, a long hike somewhere, a visit to a favorite bakery, time with friends, ice skating, a comedy show, or a massage. Give yourself something to look forward to. It really makes a difference.

Supporting a small business or independent artist doesn't always mean spending money. There are many, many ways to support using $0. #supportsmallbusiness #shopsmall #shoplocal #independentartist #handmade #handemadejewelry

This arrangement by Sally Jablonski was definitely my favorite at this weekend's Flora in Winter at @worcesterartmuseum.bsky.social. 😍 #artmuseum #flowerarrangement #worcesterma #heliconia #florainwinter

A new $15 million jazz fellowship is granting 50 artists over the age of 62 a $100,000 grant, professional support and performance opportunities

Currently learning about fused glass jewelry. My heart is definitely in metals, but I always love learning something new. #artchat #handmade #fusedglass #jewelry

I've never done an in-person art market before. Been selling online for a few years now but I feel like in-person might be the next step. Any advice for a n00b (including whether the investment in displays is worth it)? #handmadejewelry #artmarkets #sellingtips #metalsmith

Speaking of the puppy, she held her own today on her first long pack walk. Hard to believe that she came to us very emaciated weighing only 2 lbs. on Dec. 19th. She's a chubby bruiser now! πŸ’ͺ #dogsofbluesky #rescuedog #frenchiepuppy #pittienation

I admire all of you smiths who are at your bench showered, fresh, perfect nails, & making cute jewelry-making videos. Because I'm working on earrings with no makeup, hair messy, super dry hands from the winter air, and in a dirty shirt that probably has puppy poo on it. πŸ˜‚ #handmade #metalsmithing

Upcycling sterling silver scraps and turning them into these cute little stud earrings. 😍 lindafrembeshandmade.etsy.com #itsallinthedetails #studearrings #sterlingsilver #upcycledjewelry #upcycling #handmadejewelry #reducereuserecycle

Everything is encased in ice and snow. I'm dreaming of summer. I've been working on a new earring design with sunflowers. Prototyping in copper and brass and I'm liking the results. πŸ₯°πŸ˜ #handmade #handmadejewelry #earrings #jewelrydesign

It is okay to need rest. Total rest. No email replies. No text replies. No tv or online news. Only activities that replenish and nourish you. Only interactions that lift you. Rest doesn't have to be earned. #getsomerest #stepback #unplugyourself

Absolutely gorgeous. What a work of art! πŸ‘

Seriously, creative folks: Don't be afraid to let people know your stuff is out there for them, or worry that "now is not the time for that." People are stressed and freaked out and looking for the things that will give them a moment of rest and joy. It is EXACTLY the time for what we do. Tell them.

A pair of these copper and blue glass Captive Collection earrings headed out the door to Oklahoma. Forever grateful for each purchase. πŸ™ #shopsmall #smallbusiness #handmadejewelry #actuallyhandmade ❀️ lindafrembeshandmade.etsy.com

Another #pittielove pendant headed out the door to Missouri! I seriously love making this pendant. lindafrembeshandmade.etsy.com/listing/1338... #handmade #handmadejewelry #mixedmetal #necklace #doglover

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I really can't read/watch/listen to the news in real time anymore. Glad to have to the new pup + my two OGs to keep me busy. Staying in my bubble... #protectyourpeace

Let’s fill up our Bluesky feed with #Artists, #smallbusinesses, and #etsysellers! Tag your business or art site below so we can follow you and fill up our feeds!

Yesterday, we finalized this little nugget's adoption. She was found on the streets of Providence, RI just before Christmas hypothermic and emaciated. Weeks in foster with us and she's now thriving. πŸ’ͺ She was always home. #ilovemydog #fosterfail #rescuedog #dogsky

People get all bent out of shape over the term dog parents like "dogs are NOT the same as children" and it's like no kidding I don't care if your children like me at all

My funky enamel flower ring with vine and leaf detail on the sterling silver ring band. I was taking an enameling class and just let this ring design come to life with no plan. I ❀️ how it turned out. #enameling #handmadejewelry #flowerpower #neverstoplearning