I'm just a girl with too many hobbies. I encourage you to do more of what you love!
Jewelry, crochet, arts and craft sales, aquariums, craft with me, paint with me, jewelry mystery box unboxings, tips for buying & selling, stone identification, etc.
I'm a stay-at-home, homeschooling mom to three boys. For my "me" time, I love all things jewelry, stones, arts & crafts, fresh water fish, rock hounding, disc golf…too many hobbies to list!
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Hey Laura! Great information, I've wondered about this. Just happen to get this video on my feed, glad I did. New subbie too, great to meet ya...Big hugs from Texas!😊
Yay! Thanks so much for the watch and the sub, and welcome to the channel!! Ahhhh I've danced all around Texas (AZ, NM, Mexico) but still never been! It's on my bucket list :P Hugs back from Virginia!
Hey I enjoyed your video. What a bummer Right. You can solder that band with the dragon back together very easily! My husband has been shopping @ Temu recently. I told him he’s not wearing those clothes when I’m with you. I’ve gotten things from Temu that were ok. Not jewelry. I would rather make it. But I did enjoy your video. Thanks so much!😂
THANK YOU FOR THIS! I can't count how many people are yelling at me that I "destroyed jewelry". No, unless it's been melted down, it's still got life left. What kind of jewelry do you make? I am that way with arts/crafts, I rarely buy things because I'm convinced I can make the items. I am delusional like that LOL
This was super interesting, I know nothing about testing jewelry, it was really fascinating to learn about it. and... twilight?!? I would have never guessed that about you lol
my secret's out! I had a coworker introduce me to the series maybe 9-10 years ago (I borrowed her books). It was a fun ride. I thought my teenage self would have been into it, but who knows. And who cares. My adult self is into it XD
So much fun!! I had the climbing man ear cuff in the 90s! I still have a stud to match but sadly not the cuff 😢 Love your gem knowledge and purple lab is now on my bucket list, never seen that before! ❤
Isn't the purple pretty?! I'd let it go if you're interested though ;) Ohh what did the little man stud look like? Did they make it look like it's hanging off of your ear somehow? And thank you about the gem knowledge! I just love stones!
@@Lauraetcetera I think the import fees from the states would be too much, but thank you - you wear and enjoy! Hmm I’m trying to remember now, I’ll have to dig it out 🧗♂️
Man no money til the first! You’re killing me girl 😢😂😂. Oh use a magnet to make sure it’s stainless 💜💜 if you still have that opal beauty for $12 by then I will definitely buy it
Your tank is so pretty! Thanks for sharing fish and jewelry content! We are definitely soul sisters! Ordering fish is nerve wrecking for sure! You getting the Pleco out made me giggle thanks for sharing!
LOL Laura.. I say this all the time.. two peas in a pod.. I have that little man ear cuff too! If you sell yours let me know so I can make a pair.. if not keep it and we ca bee twinkies! EDIT: I see you offered him for sale so I emailed you!
Also the first pair of opal earrings.. I have the matching cuff :) A hand made one I bought from ELizabeth K! Let me know if you sell the studs... or if you want the cuff you can make a set :)
never bought from you before. actually 1st time seeing you on youtube! i'd love the ring at 37:00 the mystery blueish stone, not marked silver ring. sorta looks like a crown detail around the stone.
Those 2 lab rings 🤤 Gorgeous! I'll keep my eyes open for the catch and release on those! 😂 I'm so quick to comment, I keep needing to come back and comment more excitement 😅 This was a fabulous haul
I love the earcuffs and would like to claim 2 of them, if not already spoken for! 57:51 (sterling "curly q" cuff)& 58:20 (sterling cuff with chain) I think I've purchased from you before, and I know I've sent you my info; but let me know if you need it again!
Of course!!! And yes I have your info :) I'll get an invoice over after you answer one question for me -- do you want the purple labradorite ring? I just have too many lab rings and have to let something go! I'd sell it for $22 if you're interested. I can get the exact measurement if you want it but I Think it's about a 9
@Lauraetcetera I am just now seeing this!! The purple lab is pretty, but I LOVE the faceted lab one better. I'll have to pass on the purple one 🫣 thanks for the offer though!!
SOLD LIST: Sterling curly ear cuff Sterling ear cuff w/ chain sterling (possibly tazanite?) stone ring multi-gem earrings ruby ring man ear cuff moon & stars ring beaded stretch bracelet
OMG, you’re a woman after my own heart! I spend hours on Instagram and Facebook researching and researching. I mainly look for bead related content, but also DIY renovations, crafts, you name it. Then of course I have to purchase “some” things to do said craft and often do not complete them (not saying that’s what you do)! I love your energy and glad I found you! 😍
aww thank you so much for this comment!!! I am glad you found me too! I recently heard that collecting things for hobbies is a hobby in and of itself...well I sure hope so because that's definitely my main hobby then!
@13:00 I'm so confused. Why bother with a diamond tester if it says Moissanite is a diamond 💎💍? Seems shady AF, people can just go and charge you diamond prices and how would you ever know unless you went to a high-end jeweler.
so the reason I'm using a diamond tester is because you could also consider it a moissanite tester. True, people could absolutely fake it which is why you should always get jewelry from reputable places if you don't know how to tell yourself. Real diamonds will test as diamonds, but also almost always have inclusions in them upon close (i.e. magnified) inspection. These are used as identifiers in larger diamonds; think of them like finger prints. Moissanites are often flawless and have way more light dispersion (i.e. sparkle) than a diamond.
As a NP,(nurse practitioner) whose strengths are/were chemistry…..I have to tell you….”Bad Laura, Bad Laura”…..wear gloves and a mask as some metals will give off microscopic fumes that are harmful to lungs AND eyes my darling…..you NEED those eyes…..mucous membranes are the fastest parts of ur body to be harmed by those fumes.
Thank you for your concern! I recently uploaded a new video (for aliexpress) and was definitely wearing gloves -- and I'll be doing so going forward ^_^ Thanks for watching!
@@Lauraetcetera It’s in my DNA to just care…..does me “good” sometimes and others….a burden. Thank you for receiving it from where and how it was intended. From my heart, as I never want to see anyone who hopes others like you do, come to harm for what you do. ♥️🙏🏻 PS: the wee Dragon “bit” would make a cute stud or ear cuff in a piercing at top of ear, rather than melt him down? Just my opinion. He is cute. I felt your hesitation. ♥️ Godspeed Laura. You are a very good person with a big heart…..metaphysically, not clinically LOL
@@tovah2276 I am unlikely to melt him (the dragon), he's likely to be soldered to something else later lol. Aww, I "get it", I have a sister-in-law who's a PA and a good friend in cardiology; y'all are just passionate and care. Sorry that sometimes it's not received that way! take care!
@@Lauraetcetera Give my “Sister my heart” I’m 28 years in, 3 Continents and 11 Countries. I have learned far more than I have been sent to teach. It is a vocation that is a true calling. Here, a PA is a NP (Masters Degree) and Australia it is the same with a different designation. I think that it because I worked for years on perfecting my “RBF” - resting bitch face…..never let anyone see u cry. Or that is how it USED to be ingrained into us. I a hoping the next gen will turn that around. It is perfect for her to have you in her life. I have one of “you” in mine. You keep us grounded. I used to send her all sorts of stones from all over the world. She made me an amazing Neck piece that holds all of the gemstones of the “Priests Plate” and while I rarely wear it, I do get stopped at functions when I do. It holds a ton of power to say the least. I am glad you have her. Keep the bond strong. You will most likely not be amazed at how much you will need each other in the years to come but she will be. Be well. Stay open and protected. Your path is a beautiful one and what you are giving to so many is far larger of a gift that you realize at this moment. Rare, you are. ♥️ No Response Needed doll, You are busy. Just sharing what I saw. Retirement is near. It is time for me now. I’ll do my best, I can do no more than that. ♥️
Once someone wanted to do something for me and I tried to refuse. My friend said to me “Honey, why are you trying to take away her joy?” I never thought about it that way, that it made her happy to do something for me. I learned a lesson that day. Compliments and good deeds should be graciously accepted. It makes the person offering it and you feel good. Win/Win!
Take a compliment! If someone take a lil moment to compliment you - and you in turn invalidate it (negative judgement of a positive effort) - that can be somewhat of a wall - probably not long term healthy 😊 I like your shirt Laura! 😉
