It's been a busy few days of uploading lots of new creations. I've had a little downtime, being sick, but I'm starting to get back into the swing of things now.
Let's take a quick peek at the latest pieces to join the shop, shall we?
I know, I know - You've seen this one before. But in red. My Midnight Garden necklace is now offered with blue beads, instead, but you can still get it in red if you really want!
It's gotten fresh new pictures, so if it's an old favorite of yours, check out the listing for some more eye candy.
These were a fun one. My husband isn't the best with video game controllers, I'm afraid, and between the two of us playing, we wear out quite a few. The last time we broke a controller, though, I was more than happy to get my hands on it, and see just exactly what was inside! I snipped out all kinds of wires and transistors and doodads, but the moment I saw these matching circuit boards inside the controller, I had to make them into a pair of earrings. They're one-of-a-kind, so enjoy looking!
Normally, one of my dear friends is in charge of naming my jewelry. She's good at the naming, but not so much the creating. I'm good at the creating, but not so much the naming! It works out well, and she always gets a sneak peek at my newest work.
But when it was time to name these, she was nowhere to be found. I asked her roommate if she wanted to give the name game a try, and do you know what she wanted to name these earrings?
Packerland!
After a good laugh, I finally got her to take it seriously, and we ultimately settled on the name Jade Waterfall.
My mother finds the most interesting components for jewelry. Some of the best stuff I've ever had to work with is from boxes of goodies that she sends me, and this is one of those things that was from a box.
I had no idea what to do with them! They were trendy and eye-catching, but not necessarily my style. After almost a year of seeing them in my component box every day, I finally decided to turn them into a pair of earrings.
Thank you, Mom! I don't know what I would do without your skill at picking supplies.
And finally,
These are another gem that I have my mother to thank for. Aren't they absolutely beautiful? She had found the wire-caged focal bead and the gunmetal filigree, and sent them to me on the basis that they "just looked so me," which I definitely agree with there. I made a pair for myself, but didn't know just exactly to finish them off with, until I found those beautiful purple czech glass beads in the bottom of my bead box. I knew it was perfect, and I made up a pair for myself and a pair for sale right away!
Perhaps I'll have to design a necklace to match.
Stay tuned, there's more coming soon...
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Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
More new earrings!
A lovely new little design. They just need a name, then they're destined for the shop!
They're tiny metal scrolls in an antique silver color, with a rhinestone accent and a delicate little czech glass drop in baby pink. The pink is so pastel, my camera washes it out horribly. They're so much prettier in person!
They're quite darling, but I'll only be offering 3 or 4 pairs, and then that will be all of this design I ever release!
I don't always like making limited-edition pieces, but sometimes, it can't be helped. My Midnight Garden necklace will have to be limited-edition as well, now, because the lovely brass piece has been discontinued, and I cannot find another supplier who has one of the same type. It's a shame, because it's one of my favorites! But I can now only offer 3 of them, as I'd like to keep one for myself. I tend to keep one of everything I make.
After all, that way, I can show it off!
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Now in shop!
The newest bracelet design has been named, and is now available in my shop!
Check it out:
Love Knot Bracelet, $11.00
http://moonsea.etsy.com
Check it out:
Love Knot Bracelet, $11.00http://moonsea.etsy.com
I'm still very pleased with this bracelet.
Keep an eye out - I'm currently working on several new styles of earrings, so expect to see them soon...
Keep an eye out - I'm currently working on several new styles of earrings, so expect to see them soon...
Monday, June 1, 2009
New bracelet!
Finally! My long-awaited drill bits got here in the mail today. That's one problem of living in this city - The population is enormous, and the area can't actually support all of the people that are here. The grocery stores are always very picked over - Same with clothing stores, general stores, hardware stores, and even gas stations. I've seen local gas stations run out of fuel on the weekends several times... And don't even get me started on restaurant wait lines. Ha! Either way, though... While it means there's a great economy out here, it can make it really hard to find what you need!
Anyway, here it is!
I'm very pleased with how this bracelet came out, but it still needs to be named, before it can be put into the shop.
The bow is a brass piece that's been plated in silver. I never realized how much harder silver is than other metals used in jewelry. It's much harder than gold, and way harder than brass. It took me all of 20 seconds to break one of my 4 new drill bits on this bracelet. I ended up using a much larger bit, for fear I'd shatter all my brand new little ones!
The beads that accompany it are fancy jasper, something the local bead shop just started carrying. I absolutely love the diverse assortment of colors that jasper comes in. I tried to match them as closely as I could, but they ended up having a lot more variation than I expected, once I got it into real sunlight. Which, that's not necessarily a bad thing! It makes for a very interesting piece, to say the least.
The bow has been gently bent so that it fits nicely on top of a wrist. The bracelet is adjustable from just over 7 inches, all the way up to 9.
It will be priced at $13.00 when it is added to my shop on Etsy. Just need a name first... Suggestions are welcome, of course!
And, for anybody who might be wondering, because I know I wonder...
The book it's sitting on is my copy of the Races of Faerun D&D manual.
Don't judge me!! I've never played D&D in my life - I just like the pretty pictures. ;)
Anyway, here it is!
I'm very pleased with how this bracelet came out, but it still needs to be named, before it can be put into the shop.
The bow is a brass piece that's been plated in silver. I never realized how much harder silver is than other metals used in jewelry. It's much harder than gold, and way harder than brass. It took me all of 20 seconds to break one of my 4 new drill bits on this bracelet. I ended up using a much larger bit, for fear I'd shatter all my brand new little ones!
The beads that accompany it are fancy jasper, something the local bead shop just started carrying. I absolutely love the diverse assortment of colors that jasper comes in. I tried to match them as closely as I could, but they ended up having a lot more variation than I expected, once I got it into real sunlight. Which, that's not necessarily a bad thing! It makes for a very interesting piece, to say the least.
The bow has been gently bent so that it fits nicely on top of a wrist. The bracelet is adjustable from just over 7 inches, all the way up to 9.
It will be priced at $13.00 when it is added to my shop on Etsy. Just need a name first... Suggestions are welcome, of course!
And, for anybody who might be wondering, because I know I wonder...
The book it's sitting on is my copy of the Races of Faerun D&D manual.
Don't judge me!! I've never played D&D in my life - I just like the pretty pictures. ;)
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Two new earring additions
More pretty earrings! Well, they're the same style, but different colors with very different feels. I absolutely love these earrings, in both colors. They're marvelous!
They're available currently with five different colors of beads - Dew pink, baby blue, spring green, plum, and ruby. I especially like the plum and ruby colors with the brass, and the blue, pink, and green ones look wonderful with the silver. They're adorable and versatile, but best of all, they're affordable too.
They're available currently with five different colors of beads - Dew pink, baby blue, spring green, plum, and ruby. I especially like the plum and ruby colors with the brass, and the blue, pink, and green ones look wonderful with the silver. They're adorable and versatile, but best of all, they're affordable too.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
New leaf pendant!
A new design, one I'm really happy with!
A delicate antiqued brass leaf, measuring about 1 and 1/4 inches in length, and not quite as wide. Like my In Bloom necklace, I paired this piece with a pressed czech glass leaf and flower. They make the most adorable jingling noise together.
The chain is antiqued brass as well, 18" long, and it's finished with a lobster-claw clasp.
It's available with four different colors of flower - Frosted lilac (shown), amethyst, periwinkle, and opaque blue. I'm hoping to have more color options for the glass flowers soon.
My husband's input on this proved very helpful. He was the one who urged me to get the leaf pieces in the first place, and he also encouraged me to add a glass leaf to it as well. I'm quite pleased with the results, and am proud to now showcase it in my Etsy shop.
Cheers!
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