The show is almost here! I’m scurrying around like crazy, trying to get as many of my designs finished as possible so I will have a nice selection for my customers at Junk Jubilee Jingles. The event will be held at the state fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, November 14, 15 and 16, 2014. Last week and the week before that I showed you a small sample of the 200 bracelets and earrings I will have for sale.

This week’s preview features necklaces.

What can you do with a bunch of smashed bottle caps and a box of trinkets that was thrown into a purchased box of junk?

Pop out the corks and turn them into necklace pendants!

Here’s a peek at a few more of the almost 100 necklace designs I’ve been busy creating.


It’s such a joy to use old castaway items and upcycle them into something useful and pretty.

If I can squeeze it in, I will try to show you some ring designs before I’m all packed up and on the road next week. If you live anywhere near Des Moines, I hope you make plans to attend the show. It’s worth a few hours drive for sure, and you can get a bunch of Christmas shopping done early!

If you can come, be sure to stop by my booth and say hello! Thanks for dropping by!