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Happy Wednesday to you,

can you believe it is almost

the beginning of a new decade?

WOW!

Here are some new jewels

for your gazing:

Sterling Feather and Sleeping Beauty

Turquoise Necklace

Silver Saddle Ring

Luxe Earrings

Gold, Labradorite, and Sterling

The necklace will be in the shop by morning,

and the others are in the

ETSY shop now.

Happy to be near weekend...

again,

Kristin

Fletcher's Merry Best Christmas

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

We are wishing you and

your loved ones the very best.

We had the best Christmas ever

and are feeling very content

that we stayed home....

or more importantly

that we skiied into the cabin on

Christmas Eve.

We have to ski in a mile, and all

items have to be schlepped in,

so we decieded on stocking stuffers

(aka backpack stuffers).

Gram Dulcia's Oyster Stew

sooo delicious

w/ red wine

Chocolates and Warm Fires

Oh this chocolate!

I am so addicted.

It is a local shop here

that handmakes decadent sweets.

Check out their shop.

Chillin' by the Fire

Jazz Hands

with the new Christmas

X-Country Gloves!

Lofting

We swear that there is a

time warp at

Stone Creek Haven.

Stone Creek is still flowing.

We drank from its

slushy waters this trip.

Snow Crystal Feathers

(I am in love)

There you have it, we spent two splendid nights.

When we weren't enjoying our cooking

or sipping cocktails,

we toured on our x-country skis,

chopped wood,

shoveled snow,

and kept warm.

We absolutely love it at the cabin

and wonder when we will wake

up from our dream.

It truly is a Stone Creek Haven.

We did have the

Merry Best Oyster Christmas Ever!

Season's Greetings,

Bisquit and Scooter

Luge Course and Other Holiday Cheer

Good day to you friends!

Here are some past weekend

festivites that I have to share.

First, the Bad Sweater Party:

Thanks for inviting us Kelly and John,

we had a blast!

Kristy, Jess and Dan

Ilida and Qui

(not responsible for spelling)

Hubby and I

Frank and Shaw

And now to the LUGE COURSE:

We have been building a Luge Course for our

sledding enjoyment, including banked turns,

at Stone Creek Haven.

All this snow shoveling and tom foolery

is in preparation for our

New Year's Eve Sledding Extravaganza.

As you can see from the following pics,

it is a blast.

Oh how I love to sled,

it brings me back to carefree days of childhood.

You can now sled from the cabin stairs

to the end of the driveway,

if you have the skills?

Bisquit

Moose skat

mid-course

Scott and Jess

(carnage but still giggling)

Dan

(haulin' booty and takin' the bank)

Jess

(steering)

What a fun day we had,

thanks friends.

In other urelated news, I am now hummbled.

While in the driveway this morning I took a spill.

As my Gram would put it I went,

"a## over teacup".

You know when both feet come off the ground

and you land flat on your back like the cartoons,

well that was me.

Please snicker if you may, I did :)

I am okay, thanks.

I think that is God's way of helping me

check myself before I wreck myself.

Happy Holiday,

Cheery Bisquit

The Cat's Out of the Bag

Yes, Folks, the gig is up.

Jen and Jeremy are engaged to be married!

They are good friends and a great couple,

CONTRATULATIONS!

You will now both enjoy the beginnings

of marital bliss.

Oh goody,

it does come in so many forms.

Jeremy commissioned a custom

engagement ring.

Together we brainstormed ideas,

taking into consideration Jen's taste

in jewelry.

I already know what she likes,

she has quite a little

Bisquit collection.

So I began with sketches and ideas

in mid-November.

Jeremy picked out two initially,

but when Jen found there were

three to be had,

Jen had to have them all.

What a peach she is.

The stress and work was difficult,

I had to up my skills for an engagement ring,

but the results are sweet.

Thank you both for appreciating them

and giving them all three a home.

I am flattered and humbled.

Thank you times 1000!

Three Feathered Friends:

Rings featuring feathers

along with Turquoise, White Topaz,

Agate Drusy, and Sterling

Here's the love birds now!

Thanks you so much,

I am tickled pink.

Tonight we are headed to a bad sweater

Christmas party, I will definitely have some pictures.

Merry Christmas,

Kristin Lee

Shop Update

Good evening to you all, I am sleepy but happy as can be. My two trunk shows were a total success last week. I ended up selling quite a few pieces and had just a joyous time while doing so. Whether going to shows or hosting them here at our house, I love to gather around new and old friends for a visit while enjoying tasty tidbits, nibbles or bubbly AND discussing jewelry. These are so many of my favorites. Oh yes, the holidays do soften me up around the edges. Thank you to everyone who visited and supported me!

I also completed two custom orders, of late, and the new owners were very pleased. Custom work is such a treat and it does test me when pushing my skills to the next level. Thanks Kate, you are kind and I miss you. The other custom pieces I will just show you the back of, below, as to not blow the cover on the gig. I am thrilled how these pieces turned out, so when the gig is up, I will show you the fronts of the suprise rings! These pieces have been in the works for more than a month and having them finished is creating a 3 day feeling of elation. I am really thrilled with my craftswomanship and am in awe of just the weight of the pieces.

The Christmas Tree is up, the pressure is off of me for metalshithing, and I could't be more tickled pink that things feel to be slowing a bit. It maybe just for a day, but that would be nice. We have been excessively busy since mid November. With our travelling mostly done, I am happy to be home for the holidays.

Be well,

xoxox Bizzle Fo Shizzle

Here is some new work for the shop, and I will get it all posted by tomorrow....slow and steady.

Sterling and Turqoise

Sterling and Pearl

Turquoise, Stering, Topaz, and Rose Gold

Friends of a Feather: Rings featuring Feathers

Lower Left: Turquoise Ring shown above

Upper and Right: Custom Orders, no peeking!

Sterling and Blue Quartz

Patterned Square Bangle

Sterling

Pearl, Sterling, and Czech Crystals

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver and Czech Crystals

I am grateful for my friends!

The Trunk Show at our house was a success!

I am truly grateful today,

and it all because of the

stunning support shown

by my friends.

Thanks especially to:

Kelly and Kaden

Robyn

Jess

Laura

Troy.

And thanks to those that let me know they had other plans :)

I truly do appreciate your looking after my

creations and finding a home for them.

But more importantly, I really enjoyed

sipping cocktails and eating snacks

with you,

even if it were only for a bit,

I loved it.

I know I have been super busy,

so I want to say:

I love you all!

I have been smithing this morning to gather

a few more goodies for the show at

Fusion Salon in Bozeman on Saturday.

Stop by if you can make it.

And I have more:

Absolute Boston Cranberry Mojitos

Hot Spiced Wine

and Crab Puffs.

Do come over for happy hour if you will.

Hubby and I will be home about 5:30pm,

for we are off to acquire our ski passes and

do a bit of sooshing.

EEEEEEE, SHREEEK!

My skis are still new from last year

and I almost forgot they were pink.

Brimming with glee

Bisquit Can Ski

Trunk Show Prep

Here are just a couple goodies

that I have been working on

for my shows on Thursday

and Saturday.

I am smithing feverishly

on new designs.

Stop by if you are in the area.

freshwater pearl

and

sterling

one amazing turquoise stone

and

sterling

MEOW! I really like this ring.

I will be closing the ETSY shop on

Thursday and Saturday

during the show.

And what doesn't find a home there

will be in the shop next week.

Have a swell humpday,

Krissy Poo

(high pitched nasal voice)

(snicker, snort)

Newbies

Happy Monday to you!

We returned to Bozeman from

Portland late Saturday night to

SUB-ZZZEERRROO temps.

Darn, shoot, mcgillicutty,

it is WICKED COLD!

I have been burning fires in our 1950's

wood-burning-furnace,

of sorts, in my shop and

have finished up some work.

Mommy necklace

Sterling and Labradorite

(custom order)

Double-Decker Horseshoe

Sterling

(custom order)

Purple Drusy Ring

Sterling and Natural Quartz

(for upcoming shows)

back of ring

Sterling and Tourmaline

Necklace

(will be in Etsy shop by morning)

Sterling and Turquoise

Necklace

(for upcoming shows)

Have a swell evening

and a

great Tuesday.

With frost,

The Chilly Bisquit

Pacific North West, How I Love Thee

Whether it is the moss, the ferns, the milder temps, the amazing trees, the smells, the hustle and bustle of city life, the public transportation, coffee shops by the gazillions, seafood...

I love it in the PNW.

As planned, I met up with hubby on Thursday night in Portland, OR. We have been having a joyous time and the Christmas Party was a success.

Columbia River

Mossy

Mossy Mosserson

Where ferns grow all year.

Some of our holiday favorites.

If you make a bar, they will drink.

I hope your weekend is splendid

and I will chat with you upon returning to Montana.

Peachily in the PNW,

Bizcochito

(the little bisquit)