My husband and I have a special place in our hearts for our local Humane Society because two of our “boys” came from there, Jasper and Rocky.

We provide a membership donation every year, and in addition, we donate hand-craft jewelry items for the group’s annual Fur Ball, which has a silent auction. This year, though we’ve been really busy with the book, we managed to put a few special jewelry pieces together for the auction.

I made the attached charms on these earrings using silver metal clay, and then just added some hematite heart beads and Swarovski crystals.

My husband made the jump rings using sterling silver round wire and then assembled it into a bracelet. He added a lobster claw clasp and one of my metal clay silver  heart charms.

Hopefully, both of these jewelry pieces will bring in a little money for the cause.