Pet Portraits
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Naturalist Numbers is finally here!
For immediate release: Teach kids to count with unique animal features! Naturalist Numbers – The Odd Anatomy of Ordinary Animals is a counting book from Oregon authors John D.Maddin and
Our next book, Naturalist Numbers – The Odd Anatomy of Ordinary Animals, will be out in December 2023!
By John Maddin At long last, our counting book Naturalist Numbers will be available to order in December. Children ages four and up will learn their numbers with delightful pictures and
Skull Rings are Cool!
From Rolling Stone Keith Richards’ skull ring to the Seldec Abby to Mexican sugar skulls, skeletons will always fascinate humans and be worn, by some, as jewelry. By John Maddin
Fall 2023 Fashion Trends – Statement Jewelry is in!
Grab a pumpkin spice latte (or mead or ale) and let’s talk about Fall Fashion 2023 The days are cooling down, the leaves are falling, and people are starting to
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How To Size a Ring
How to find your ring size Here’s a guide to finding your ring size, including a printable ring sizer for use at home. Buying a ring can be a big
Why wear a snake or dragon ring for good luck for St. Patrick’s Day? 13th Floor Creations explores.
In the month of March many people think about St. Patricks Day on March 17. It’s supposed to be a lucky day. Lucky symbols that come to mind include the
It’s All About the Ear Cuff
Ear Cuffs: what’s the point? Ear cuffs are a nice addition to anyone’s jewelry collection. Sometimes called ear clips, they were popular in the Nineties as a nice alternative to
Why People Wear Dragon Jewelry
How to wear dragon jewelry: significance of the talisman Mythical creatures evoke a sense of magic. Wearing a small version of your favorite flying serpent communicates your interest to
I’m making biker/fantasy/goth jewelry!
Some years back, I apprenticed with a friend of mine, Blaine Hess, whose favorite pastime was making the kind of insanely detailed fantasy jewelry you’d see on big biker dudes,
Help fund our Naturalist Numbers counting book
It’s time! After several years of stops and starts (a big move out to the country, wildfires, a nasty ice storm that wiped out several of our trees, the ongoing
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