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09/14/2024

Have you seen my new website? www.gayisber.com

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09/09/2024

This is a great site that showcases the spectacle of bird migration.

When, where, and how far will birds migrate? How many birds passed last night? Our tools help you explore the answers to these and many other questions about bird migration.

09/03/2024

It was the saddest weekend for this grandma as her sweet grands left the Little Star Ranch for the last time. I designed the ranch to WOW them, offering fossils, minerals, gems, art, interesting lights, colorful rooms with crazy patterns, and handmade items to pique their curiosity.

We did not buy plastic toys or build outdoor forts. We had a giant pile of pea gravel, a hose, a kiddie pool, and a riding miniature tractor. They had forests, a tree swing, and discovery zones filled with tiny ceramic and natural treasures, some I made over 35 years ago when my boys were small.

For some core memories, I wanted them to live in an artist's cabin surrounded by interesting things and large juicy paintings that their grandma made.

I cried and cried when they drove away for the last time. I hope they somehow, at almost 6 and 3.5 years old, remember the Little Star Ranch - Lake Somerville, Texas,, was made for them...it was theirs, and now, those little laughs and child giggles are just memories on videos.

They took my phone and took almost 100 photos on their own. Their perspective on what they thought was important to photograph was cute. I'll spare you the toilet and butt photos that made them laugh.

I will cherish our time, but the ranch will never be the same without them. My heart is still trying not to miss a beat when I think about it. The grands took these photos...they did great!

08/30/2024

My Election Collection Pieces are on sale this weekend. I also make custom pieces, so don't be afraid to have me create something just for you and within your budget! Wear your colors!

https://sugargayisber.com/products/election-collection-red-white-blue-simple-toggle-necklace-vintage-chain-gay-isber?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard&utm_medium=product-links&utm_content=web

08/29/2024

New glasses upgrade...and new hair bob.

08/29/2024

Since everyone seemed to like this bracelet, I listed it on Etsy. I'm having a sale right now, so jump on it!

https://sugargayisber.etsy.com/listing/1771416408/handlinked-blue-and-white-porcelain-bead

08/28/2024

I repair fashion jewelry and restyle your old treasures.

08/28/2024

When it all started. This is ELLE Canada way back when...I still have the bracelet!

08/28/2024

My 17th podcast just went live. It's a deep dive into yarns!
Kim Langley did a fantastic interview. We are both members of the Craft Industry Alliance, and I met Kim during a round table discussion! Have a listen. It's exciting!

Purveyor of Fine Yarns

Wool & Wonder: Unraveling the Secrets of Single Breed Yarns with Kim Langley and Sugar Gay Isber

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sugar-gay-isber/episodes/Wool--Wonder-Unraveling-the-Secrets-of-Single-Breed-Yarns-with-Kim-Langley-and-Sugar-Gay-Isber-e2niuei

08/26/2024

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08/20/2024

Listen to my podcast, Jewelry as Your Side Hustle, anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Here is the link:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sugar-gay-isber/episodes/Angell-Jazmin-discusses-her-edgy-jewelry-business-with-Sugar-Gay-Isber-e2na345

This is a fun listen. Angell Jazmin and Sugar Gay Isber both live in Austin, although they have never met. Angell is lovely!

The power of creativity is strong with this artist.

She's a self-taught Austin metalsmith; as she says, she creates for people with a bit of a dark side, but she is a delight to listen to.

Find about more about Angell and shop her jewelry collections:
⁠www.miraizjewelry.com⁠
Links:
⁠https://www.instagram.com/miraizjewelry/ ⁠⁠https://www.miraizjewelry.com/⁠Angell Jazmin - email her at [email protected]

08/19/2024

Our wedding anniversary is coming up. We married at Burning Man, which was a magical event. We smiled so hard that it imprinted happiness into our brains.

08/16/2024

From my stash of old beads. This is for a friend.

08/16/2024

Listen to my latest podcast with Okeyele-Olatunji Elizabeth of ⁠Tunnizze creation

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sugar-gay-isber/episodes/Okeyele-Olatunji-Elizabeths-goal-is-to-teach-over-20-000-children-to-knit-and-crochet-in-Africa-e2n86af

The gift of making things with your hands is such an important lesson to pass on to others. Her goal is to teach 20,000 boys and girls to knit.

Elizabeth takes us on an amazing journey by discussing the many benefits of helping children learn a handicraft.

If you are a knitter, crocheter, or artist of any medium, you'll appreciate this story.

Her company, Tunnizze Creation, teaches children in Africa to knit and crochet. She travels the country teaching at schools, private lessons, orphanages, and conferences.

Elizabeth is an inspiration as an entrepreneur, teacher, and businesswoman—and she's also a wonderful person!

Elizabeth and Sugar are both members of the Craft Industry Alliance.
You can learn more about it here: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/craftindustryalliance/⁠

Email Elizabeth to sponsor her amazing work: [email protected]

Here are more links to connect with her:
⁠https://centerforknitandcrochet.org/teaching-20000-children-across-the-african-continent-to-knit/⁠

⁠https://craftindustryalliance.org/9-tips-for-teaching-children-to-knit-and-crochet/⁠

Follow her on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/tunnizze/⁠

Follow her on Facebook: ⁠⁠www.facebook.com/Tunnizzecreation

⁠⁠https://textilesocietyofamerica.org/13389/member-monday-with-okeyele-olatunji-elizabeth⁠

Okeyele-Olatunji Elizabeth talks to Sugar Gay Isber about her journey to teach children and sometimes their parents how to create with their hands. It's a fantastic journey Elizabeth takes us on, as she discusses the many benefits of helping children learn a handicraft. Her company, Tunnizze Creatio...

08/14/2024

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08/13/2024

What an honor to be included in Eclectic Shades magazine.

The model is Grisell Garcia ..... She's amazing!!!

The photographer is Ivan Miller Photography the Marvelous !!!
Love you!

Take a big bow! And thank you all so much!

https://www.flipsnack.com/C8995777C6F/summer-2024-issue-eclectic-shades-magazine/full-view.html

08/04/2024

07/29/2024

Pass this along to female artists in the Western US. Last year, I was chosen as one of 50 in Texas. This is a wonderful opportunity!

Nest is excited to announce the 2024 Heritage Craft Prize celebrating Women of the West! 🤠

Women and non-binary makers, artists, and craftspeople located in Wyoming, Nevada, Idaho, New Mexico, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, California, Arizona, Utah, Oklahoma and Montana are encouraged to enter a submission that demonstrates their technical mastery, as well as a thoughtful connection to cultural tradition through a singular, one-of-a-kind handcrafted piece.

The 2024 Heritage Craft Prize is intended to provide finalists with financial resources to advance their craft pursuits and/or craft-based business, the winner will receive a grant of $25,000 and four finalists will receive a cash prize of $2,500 each.

Submissions are due by Monday, August 5. Judging will take place in early August with the announcement of selected finalists by mid-August.

NEST HERITAGE CRAFT PRIZE Women of the West About the PrizeNest is excited to announce the 2024 Heritage Craft Prize will celebrate Women of the West!Women and non-binary makers, artists, and craftspeople located in Wyoming, Nevada, Idaho, New Mexico, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, California, Arizon...

07/19/2024

I'm going to be on Studio 512 this Monday!

It's one KXAN NBC Austin.

I'm bringing some shark teeth! I'm bringing some African jewelry! I'm bringing Hit Man jewelry! I wish I could bring it all!

I love me some Rosie Newberry.

So excited! Wish me luck!

07/18/2024

Thank you, Michael Manasi. This is the Hit Man necklace. You can own it as it is available on Etsy and Shopify.

https://sugargayisber.etsy.com/listing/1729653904/hit-man-movie-aqua-necklace-by-sugar-gay

07/18/2024

This is my dear friend Becky Booker - Shop LC Host at my home when we were trying out for a cooking reality show. I love her.

If she lived closer, I would want to see her for coffee as often as possible. A ray of light, a soul of gems, and a darn great baker!

07/16/2024

They took a photo of me at the K*T studios. Thank you, Michael Minasi for this lovely photo. It's Sugar Time!