I'm So Excited!!!

I have been wanting to make something like this for quite some time. I've finally gotten the tools and the instruction and I can't wait to make more.

These pendants are made from airplane grade aluminum. A friend of mine built his own plane out of this stuff and has a large sheet still in his garage. It is heavy duty! I cut and shaped the strips, then hand stamped the words onto the strips. The top of the pendant is simply curled around the cord necklace.

The larger pendants can be customized with a word or name of your choice.



You can see more pictures of these pendants and my online shop here.

Take Your Sun With You!

Here's is my latest, greatest creation:

I'm really starting to like making these bracelets. Yes, they do take a while to make, but it's a very calming experience. I sold the bracelet that was the same style as this but with blues and greens. Maybe someone will be in the mood for red?

I've also listed a few other new pieces. It's been a productive couple of weeks for some reason. You can see my other new things here.

Inspiration

On Sunday, my friend and I went to a bead and jewelry show in the big city down the road. It was fun. We saw some great beads and were greatly entertained by other shoppers. I also got to use the one thing I can remember in Chinese, "xie xie", which means thank you. I was then reminded of the way to say, "You're welcome".

Anyhoo, I didn't spend a whole lot, but what I did buy instantly inspired me. I've actually made and listed a few pieces of jewelry this week!

This is my favorite.

I will happily sell this bracelet if an interested buyer comes along. I may also happily wear it until that time!

Who Likes Free Stuff?

Head on over to Alyson's. They are having lots of fun over there. And you can even win stuff.

Etsy Artist of the Week

My Etsy Artist of the Week this week is JaK Random Art and Design.

I absolutely LOVE this cuff. I should probably break down and buy it before someone else does. She does very cool work!


A little bit from the artist:

I create unique, eco-friendly, handmade jewelry.
Made from recycled vinyl records & found materials, each handmade piece of jewelry is a one-of-a-kind, wearable work of art.

The materials used in my art are from recycled or found objects placing an emphasis on the notion that out of decay there is rebirth. This results in one of a kind pieces that are antique-like reflecting the fragile innocence that we imagine existed in past eras.
Visit my website http://www.jakrandomart.com, for more info.

Go check out her shop and show some love! And check her blog, too!

Destash?

What is destash? It's the newest section in my shop. Think of it as Spring cleaning that benefits others. I have beads and beads and beads. Some that I bought and have used a few of. Some that I've bought and never used.

Now I'm clearing them out. A few beads here and a few beads there... pretty soon I'll have space for more! Wait...that's not right...

Etsy Artist of the Week

This week, my Etsy Artist of the Week is Posh Pretties. She makes the most adorable hair accessories for little girls. I'm amazed at how creative she is and the things she can do with ribbon!

Here's a little bit from the artist:

Although I am new to Etsy, I have been making bows and polymer creation for over a year, and I am also the owner of www.polymerclaygarden.com

For as long as I can remember I have been crafting and creating things. From painting clothes and making my own jewelry and hair accessories as a teen, to making unique items with polymer clay and hair accessories for my own daughter. My styles has changed and evolved over the years, a little more grown up now, but still unique and with my own personal spin on them.

I offer boutique style hair bows, woven ribbon headbands, seasonal hair bows, creative clippies, as well as many adorable polymer clay items, and the new Flutterclay Creations.

All of my items are handmade by me. I take great care and use only high quality ribbon in all of my bows and artist grade polymer clay in my clay items. All layered and loopy bows are hand sewn and all ribbon ends are heat sealed to prevent fraying, even the ends you don't see.

Most items ship within 24 hours of payment.

I love custom orders, convo me for more information.

Go visit her shop, and show her some love!