I made this necklace with large chunks of Jade. Each large nugget is wire wrapped to the next and completed with a decorative hook. That is really all I can say, it was time consuming but I really like the way it turned out. And yes I know my picture is sideways. I just could not be bothered to flip it once it was loaded up. I think it still looks nice so does it matter?
I don't know what has gotten over me today, I just went wild! I think I made over half a dozen bracelets and most of them before breakfast! I have been working really hard to be organized and have all my work sorted and labeled, and today I just happened to notice that I was pretty low on finished bracelets! Well that just won't do!!! They are my best seller and I need to have quite a few on hand to be able to offer my regulars a good selection as well as anyone new. So here I went, and if I had had no kids and no plans, so help me I would most likely still be going! I have some pretty good results too, I just need to photograph and post. It was a pretty good day, all in all.
I have been having so much fun with these Ceramic pendants from Summers Studio. I just love the way they look with metal chain. I find it makes the pendants stand out. I just can't wait for all the new goodies I ordered, I am going to go on a creating frenzy!!
You can really see how this pendant stands out with the copper chain. Adding the beads is just for a little extra something, that brings out the rich colours of the pendant.
Cute little toggle at the back and you're done!
These earrings were made with locks and keys all dangled together. They are with a friend right now, I am bartering with her for some photography. I used all Vintaj products for those ones.
These earrings were also made with all Vintaj but I brought in a little shine with some peacock fresh water pearls. Once again I am wishing I could wear them. My ears would not take the abuse unfortunately. I love the butterflies and how I added them at the very bottom of the dangles. Very charming.
These earrings are All Vintaj products with the addition of a petty purple Swarovski Crystal on each earring. These are so elegant and pretty, I would just love to wear them. Unfortunately for me Brass swells up my ears. I did just order some stuff from Fire Mountain Gems that is supposed to help. We will see and I will let you know. I don't know when I will get the chance to list some of my new earrings on Etsy, but keep checking back to see...
The first is a special order from my friend Dominique. She is french from France and is a lovely, lovely woman. Her favorite colour is blue, so I combined one of my lovely blue lampwork beads from Sue Beads. As always I will praise the fantastic quality of these beads and how lovely a person Sue is. Make sure you go visit her blog and hop on over to her Etsy shop for your own SueBeads.
And An Angel...
This is my Angel. 22 month old Eve-Angeline {Eve is the french pronunciation} She is the youngest of 4 and she is my world. {only because she is the only one that does not talk back;) }
I could only submit 2 photos of my project and since I thought this one turned out pretty well I figured it would make a nice last minute teaser!! The last day to submit is tomorrow and I got it all done last night. Now the anticipation begins. I picked this toggle clasp because it seemed to go well with the colours and theme. So all you can see is a few bits and pieces of the interwoven strands of the necklace. You will have to go to The Beader's Muse to see the finished result. Of course I will be posting it as well so come see me here too...
Just a quick post today, I have simply been spending way too much time on the computer looking at all your wonderful blogs and playing on Facebook {curse facebook}, and not enough time creating and taking photos of my works. I made these fun Dangles a few weeks ago and thought it would be fun to post them today, since they are the same lampwork beads I used on one of the bookmarks. All the brass is from Vintaj and the lampwork beads are from Beadazzled {she has a sale on until early August}. That is about it I think.
The bookmark is an antique brass finish with wire wrapped Ruby crazy lace Agate. Fun and funky :)
Here is a close up. You can really see the detail clearly in this picture. I think I even did an okay job with the photos this time. But I think my favorite part is? The wire wrapping.
This next one is made of copper. I attached a lampwork bead with a nice bead cap and for fun added a cute little brass key under it.
Obviously this last picture is an example of what to do with a book mark. lol. Like you could not have figured it out. right? I am off to bed, I am nodding off here.
Here are some filigree earrings I made a couple of weeks ago. These are quite stunning on. Put up your hair and show them off. I used Vintaj filigree, bead caps, beads, head pins, split rings and ear hooks. I also used Australia Jasper beads. I find that thier dark gren colour blends well with the aged brass. I will be listing these either on my website or in my Etsy shop this week. No time today, we have company coming :)
Some of you may have noticed my new profile picture, well it was about time. It is not perfect, but it is better than the last one. My daughter is the one that took the picture!! Not bad for a girl who is only going to be nine years old on the 17th of this month. Speaking of Emma {Emma-Jeanne} She is trying to follow in my footsteps and has started creating her own jewelry bits that she wants to display.
Below are two sets of earrings that she just made. She is very proud of her accomplishments and she should be. She works so hard to spend time with me, you will often find her watching me at my desk or joining me with her own little project making.
Here are some of the new items I placed in my Etsy shop yesterday. I am hoping to get little more traffic to my shop, and perhaps get my first sale. Soooo... I am looking for a few good Women to give me some advice and let me know what you think. Is there anyhing I should do differently?? Do I need to advertise?? Do I need to do something else??
Once again with the bad and blurry photography. lol. And yes I was using my macro setting. lol. I always have, but when your camera is old like mine, sometimes it just makes things harder.
I have been doing too much shopping lately. But with so many wonderful Etsy shops out there, it is hard not to go overboard. I got this fun pendant from Every Heart Crafts as well as a couple of others. I made this eclectic necklace that I am really pleased with. I used some Vintaj Brass etched rings and some chain I got from Michael's. The stones, although it is difficult to see, are large Citrine chunks. I will be listing this one in my Etsy shop.
Thanks LeAnn, for your inspiration and friendship.
The Malachite Jasper Pendant is paired up with a large mix of different types of beads. Semi-precious, glass, pearls, brass, crystal, and my personal favorite... Vintaj Brass. I carefully wrapped the beautiful Pendant in a piece of filigree and put it directly on the wire of the necklace and added the dragonfly directly in front. I then added some seed beads that reminded me of the shimmer of a dragonfly's wings and joined them together through a filigree bead cap and a piece of dark green Agate. I then re threaded the strands separately with seed beads and brass beads, crystals, more brass, pearls, and so on and so on.
