Every January I usually host a jewelry making party for friends - normally the book club group, but not exclusively them.  This year Robin showed us how to hammer metal out for earrings, and we had so much fun!  I need to go get my own supplies now!  (Yes, it's a need....)  We still worked with beads as well.  It was a fun afternoon.  It was a day of heavy rain outside and hot soups inside (Zuppa Toscana and Minestrone soup minus the pasta - I forgot to add it...) Here are some of the earrings we made - the bowl is a hand-made wooden bowl that Leona's husband made.  I keep my keys in it, and it made a great display for us!