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I’m doing a giveaway of this Elvish bracelet over at my (non-Tumblr) blog!

The front of the bracelet says, in Elvish writing, "All that is gold does not glitter." (For Tolkien nerds like me out there, technically this is phonetic Tengwar script in the English mode). The back, in English, says “Not all those who wander are lost.” And it’s 100% handmade from a sheet of copper that I cut, pierced, etched, and finished by hand. Also I made the jumprings for the chain myself! I’ve had this bracelet in my jewelry box for a while now and it doesn’t get worn much since bracelets get in the way of my everyday work. And I thought that some other Tolkienite out there might love to have it! If you want to enter it’s on my blog here.

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I like being an adult because I can draw on the wall without getting in trouble. #procrastination

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A gorgeous array of storm clouds dancing over the hills, half an hour of brilliant rainbows, and a long conversation with my grandma… this weekend home is off to a beautiful start. #missouriozarks #thensingsmysoul

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Page 2 of 4. What have I gotten myself into. #finals #dyingbecausedeadlines #illuminatedmanuscript #borderdesign

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I love designing for weddings! This commission was one of the best. There are three different orchid-themed sets; the bridesmaids' have pastel leaves and pearls, too. ❤️ That millimeter chain was difficult though. I had to saw my own teeny jumprings just to attach the pearls. #handmadeweddingjewelry #orchidd #silverandpearls

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I now know more about Ashurnasirpal II and Shalmaneser III than anyone should, and I don't want to look at a computer screen again for a MONTH. Look at how nicely I cropped this picture so you can't see my laptop. Out of sight out of mind? Meanwhile a classmate showed up to class with her shirt on inside out. #finalsman

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Bit of a love affair with Celtic knotwork. #illustration #finals #wip #celticknotwork

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Trying out an ombré effect with my ink samples…and just look at that shimmer!!! #calligraphy #studybreak

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Fun fact: calligraphy practice sheets make pretty wrapping paper. #studybreak #packingbreak #calligraphy #diywrappingpaper

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The magazine spread project I used these flowers for is finished, and I wanted to share this unused picture of my paper camellias! They're adorning Rosie's bedroom now. #papercraft #paperflower #camellia

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I like being an adult because I can draw on the wall without getting in trouble. #procrastination

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A gorgeous array of storm clouds dancing over the hills, half an hour of brilliant rainbows, and a long conversation with my grandma… this weekend home is off to a beautiful start. #missouriozarks #thensingsmysoul

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The magazine spread project I used these flowers for is finished, and I wanted to share this unused picture of my paper camellias! They're adorning Rosie's bedroom now. #papercraft #paperflower #camellia

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Natural Habitat No. 2 #artistinthewild

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Natural Habitat No. 1 #artistinthewild

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Personal project from a while back! A little metal booklet necklace with the full poem stamped on the recto side, and key quotes etched in handwritten Elvish on the verso. 😊 This all started as one big sheet of copper! #lotr #lordoftherings #allthatisgolddoesnotglitter #notallthosewhowanderarelost #tolkien #bookjewelry #elvish #elven #quenya #sindarin #aragorn #poem #handmadejewelry #handforged #jewelry #booknecklace

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You know you are a design nerd when you actually enjoy library research because the books one shelf over have cool typography and AWESOME endpaper patterns. #designnerd #artstudentproblems