If only time grew on trees

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Big weekend of markets coming up, wish I had more time. I've got lots of new work done and made some necklace displays that are drying in my studio. Now just sitting on the couch getting the earings on their display cards while the Tour De France is on the tv.

got all my supplies, working where and when ever I can
 The gorgeous silver plated earrings have my 
hand-dyed handmade paper 
with a protective resin coating







Enjoy x Luna

day 12 in my 30 day blog affair

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