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Sunday, September 30, 2012

20%off Summer Sale Owl Pendant - $12.00

This owl pendant hangs on a long silver chain. Cute vintage owl print under jeweler's resin. This necklace is perfect to layer with other necklaces. It hands tummy level :)



I can make it shorter if requested. Just let me know your preferred length when you order.



Chain length: 18" including pendant w/out pendant 16"

Pendant size: 1 1/2"*1 1/2"





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Fall is My Favorite Season



 I love the falling leaves, the sky is extra blue, the smells!  Pumpkins, apples,  leaves, raking  ( yes i am a weirdo who enjoys raking leaves -- its meditative :) Fall is the best.

 I celebrated the first day of fall with Pumpkin Cookies with Cream cheese icing.
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20%off Summer Sale Vintage Filigree and Aqua Blue Glass Earrings - $8.00

Vintage Filigree and Faceted Blue Glass Earrings on antiqued brass chain. Made with Vintaj findings these earrings are light weight.



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20%off Summer Sale Isabella in Blue - $20.00

I wire wrapped light blue Chalcedony faceted heart briolette gemstone Beads( 8x8mm to 9x9mm), wire wrapped copper on bronze. Then I oxidized them to achieve more contrast, and sealed them with a micro-crystalline glaze to protect the finish. ( I use Renaissance museum wax) These are very light and elegant earrings.



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Saturday, September 29, 2012

20%off Summer Sale Miliform Heart Glass Bead Necklace in Lavender - $17.60

This 11" long necklace is made entirley of lampwork beads and finished with a glass miliform heart bead and closes with a decorative silver toggle clasp.

Miliform beads are smaller beads fused together, in a technique developed by Italian glass masters.

The other glass beads are all in subtle shades of lavender. The necklace is wire wrapped by me.



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Furoshiki Gift Wrapping - ClearlyChosen Swarovski Library & Jewelry Making Info

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20%off Summer Sale Bohemian Blue agate Vintage Look Long Layered Necklace and Earring Set - $20.00

Bohemian Blue Crab Agate necaklce and matching earrings created with vintaj brass findings. This is a matching set of a necklace and one pair of earrings.





Necklace Faceted Blue Crab Agate, hangs 12 " long with a lobster clasp in vintaj brass. The necklace is adjustable.

Earrings: Drop Dangle Earrings are 2 " long including the stone. Lightweight.







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20%off Summer Sale Original Oil Painting Pink Lily - no prints made - $40.00

Price reduced! Was $70 now $50. My favorite lilies from my garden are depicted on a 12x16 on a canvas panel. I painted the background in acrylics and then did the lilies in oils. This is the only original no prints have been made.

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Friday, September 28, 2012

20%off Summer Sale Filigree and Pearls - $14.40

Pearls with a light purple tinge on wire, with sterling filigree tube bead, on sterling french earring wire.

All sterling, very lightweight.

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20%off Summer Sale The Antoinette Purse - $16.00

Rich Brown Flocked Taffeta. Lined with soft brown china silk. Roomy, yet compact. Perfect for a night on the town. This luxurious, eye catching pattern is sure to turn heads!

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20%off Summer Sale Buttercup Bracelet - $9.60

I made this bracelet with the Victorian Lady in mind. Yellow Grossgrain ribbon with brass findings, topped with a silk rose and feathers. Brass chain allows for an adjustable width. Very light weight and elegant!





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Michelle's Tasty Creations and Crafty Ideas: Pumpkin Thumbprint Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

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20%off Summer Sale Azure Blue Italian Glass Aquamarine Pendant and Earring Set - $15.20

This pendant and earring set is made from Azure Blue Italian Glass set with brass filigree prong bezel settings. The earring wires are antiqued vintaj brass, the necklace wire is coated brass in an antique finish.



Soft and light weight the necklace measures 18" round



The glass pendant : 3/4" high and 1/2" wide

Earings: 3/4" high and 1/2" wide.



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Thursday, September 27, 2012

20%off Summer Sale Hunger Games Mocking Jay with Vintage Rosary Beads - $16.00

Hunger Games Mocking Jay Charm measures 2"x2", the necklace is 10.5" long excluding the charm.



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Inspiration: Infinity of Nations: Assiniboine headdress |

Infinity of Nations: Assiniboine headdress | Newsdesk: "
Photo: Ernest Amoroso

Assiniboine antelope-horn headdress
Saskatchewan, Canada
ca. 1850
Antelope horn, deer hide, porcupine quills, feathers, horsehair red wool, brass bells, glass beads
10/8302

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Loved the Hunger Games!


 I just finished the series of The Hunger Games  and watched the movie! I  thought it was awesome :)  My homage to the books was this series of necklaces . I am working on some bracelets with the Mocking Jay symbol as well. I love that the central character was a strong heroine.  The series was in keeping with my underlying Objectivist epistemology!  Awesome!

20%off Summer Sale Fabric Topiary Grey Blue Floral - $25.60

This topiary was hand made. each flower was cut by hand and placed onto the topiary with a pearl floral corsage pin. The topiary measurments are as follows:



Ball :23" in diameter

Height:21"



The bottom is weighted with stones and topped with moss. The weight is approximately 7 lbs.

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Monday, September 24, 2012

20%off Summer Sale Pisces Fish Pendant Necklace - $12.00

Graphic Image of Pisces Zodiac Symbol encased in jeweler's resin. Strung on a silver plated chain.



Dimensions

Chain is 15" long

Pisces pendant is 2" long and 1" wide.

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20%off Summer Sale Liana Necklace Tuscan Scene - $16.00

Faceted Glass beads in a smokey topaz on antiqued silver chain. The bead is by Rebecca Nunn as part of her "Adorned Life" series featuring Renaissance masters. The detail on the back is lovley. The nekclace is adjustable, and measures 25" at full length.

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Sunday, September 23, 2012

20%off Summer Sale Cosmic Blue - $28.00

18� Sterling silver chain, adorned by �Cosmic Blue� Swarovski Crystal. Smaller Swarovski crystals are hand wrapped to the chain. All components including headpins are sterling silver.





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20%off Summer Sale Bohemian Blue agate Vintage Look Long Layered Necklace and Earring Set - $20.00

Bohemian Blue Crab Agate necaklce and matching earrings created with vintaj brass findings. This is a matching set of a necklace and one pair of earrings.





Necklace Faceted Blue Crab Agate, hangs 12 " long with a lobster clasp in vintaj brass. The necklace is adjustable.

Earrings: Drop Dangle Earrings are 2 " long including the stone. Lightweight.







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SEASONAL MARKETING | Bliss and Tell Branding Company

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Saturday, September 22, 2012

Experiments with Lashing: Kimono Cording Buddha Yoga Bracelets



Lashed Leather Bracelet Result #1

 Finished  2 lashed bracelets. The other one  is incomplete because I didn't have a button I liked that would fit the leather. not even sure if I like the whole button thing.  I prefer a more polished look.  This one works since its more manly. This is the 2nd piece I have ever made for a man. Sorry boys. :( I will have to look into making more dude friendly jewelry! 

Monday, September 17, 2012

New Project : Fabric Topiary

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 I used old curtains that I didn't like. Being a hoarder, I kept the old curtain - not wanting to waste the silver blue crinkle fabric.

 Here is the final result.  Its kind of my practice one - I have tons more stuff to make it took about 1.2 to 2 yards of fabric- but only because I wrapped it first.  I also used topiary pins  for the  flowers- and cut the individual pieces with my vintaj bigkick machine
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Sunday, September 16, 2012

Blocked in the bird's body

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 I have a lot to learn with oil paints-  The next batch of paintings I think I will switch back to acrylics ( they are less smelly too :) I love the smell of oil paints and turpentine. My husband... not so much. lol

 Tuscan painting:

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Thinking i need to fix the sky- its too orange. trying to block in the background a bit more :) On the left hand side  will be a large wooden ornament  and a stucco like finish in acrylic.



Stag dream painting... trying to get the background blocked in before I work more on the foreground subjetcts. Right now the whole thing is looking atonal.  Need  to fix it .. will put it on the backburner for a while since I want to burn this painting right now and never look at it again! :)IMAG0376

How to make wrapped leather bracelets « Rings and Things

How to make wrapped leather bracelets « Rings and Things:

 I am trying my hand at these cute bracelets.  Just got some beads from etsy.com/shop/gotbeadsny
can't wait to try it! :)

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Saturday, September 15, 2012

My favorite season is here :) Autumn!



IMAG0348Ok well not officially. The  Equinox is the 22nd : whcih is next saturday. Fall skies are  the most beautiful.  This season makes me happy. I already raked up my first  batch of oak leaves!  Love that smell, and yard work is pretty meditative.  The picture is from my android phone. I plan on doing a series of cloud studies to improve my painting skills.

20%off Summer Sale Green Buddha Earrings - $12.00

Vintage malachite green lucite Buddha beads 1" tall depicting Buddha on both sides of the bead, with a vintaj brass 1" chain dangle. Total length of earrings 2"

Very light weight!



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Friday, September 14, 2012

20%off Summer Sale Fabric Topiary Grey Blue Floral - $25.60

This topiary was hand made. each flower was cut by hand and placed onto the topiary with a pearl floral corsage pin. The topiary measurments are as follows:



Ball :23" in diameter

Height:21"



The bottom is weighted with stones and topped with moss. The weight is approximately 7 lbs.

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Thursday, September 13, 2012

20%off Summer Sale Carved wooden pendant on a ribbon necklace - $9.60

This carved wooden ornament is 3"x3" and the necklace is 9" long. It will sit collar bone level on most individuals.



Please send me a message if you need the necklace longer, on a different chain, or would like a beaded necklace. I love custom orders and we can discuss the pricing and customization via email.

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Tuesday, September 11, 2012

20%off Summer Sale Triple Stacked Black Stretch Bracelets with Grey Grossgrain Ribbon - $9.60

Three Stretch bracelets made with a black beads and pewter colored mix beads layered together and finished with a grey grossgrain bow. These bracelets are stretchy.





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Monday, September 10, 2012

Painting

paintings I am working on :) really hate the stag painting right now.  I added more background. the stag looks silly- and I have never painted a person before-- well once... lets just say that mishap is pushing up daisies in a landfill somewhere.
 4 oils at once.  At least it keeps me busy :)
 Just ordered butcher's trays from utrecht.com  and  a sta-wet pallete.  My next project is either going ot be cloud studies or textural studies in acrylics.   I plan on taking oil lessons in the spring at the local art museum....however metal smithing classes may win out.

Audrey Bracelet - $12.00

Tiny Satin flowers with pearl centers, inlay beads, glass, and mother of pearl beads with brass hardware. Cute and feminine bracelet.



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Saturday, September 8, 2012

Cobalt Collar - $15.00

Blue Czech bugle beads woven on a loom, with added bead fringe. Perfect for prom, or special occasions when you want that different piece no one else has.



Price reduced! Was $20 now $15! :)



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Cobalt Collar - $15.00

Blue Czech bugle beads woven on a loom, with added bead fringe. Perfect for prom, or special occasions when you want that different piece no one else has.



Price reduced! Was $20 now $15! :)



All of my jewelry items shipped ready to give as a gift. Let me know if you want a special note included too!



Other necklaces you might like:

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Thursday, September 6, 2012

Cosmic Blue - $35.00

18� Sterling silver chain, adorned by �Cosmic Blue� Swarovski Crystal. Smaller Swarovski crystals are hand wrapped to the chain. All components including headpins are sterling silver.





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Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Carmen Tuscan Ribbon Necklace - $20.00

The necklace is cream and gold. Necklace measures 21" long including chain. It is adjustable. When worn it hangs just below the collar bone and can be adjusted to hang at the collar bone. The bead is by Rebecca Nunn and part of her adorned life collection which includes beads depicting paintings of the Renaissance masters.

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90% done this painting

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 not happy with the flower.  Used too much of the flow medium and the dragon flies feet bled black on the flower. Really sick of this painting.   Can't wait to be done with it!

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

more layers on bird painting

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 not finished the bird at all. Leaves are done.  Flowers are 90% done.
 I guess I should have a notebook to keep track of layers and time spent painting. No idea how many layers are on this sucker. I think probably like 8 or 10.  I've been workin on this on and off for 1 yr. Nursing school didn't give me a lot of time, and i am working on 4 oil paintings right now. :)

Amber Grace - $25.00

A large 1 1/2 inch swavorski crystal accented with brass filigree, an Austrian crystal in "opal", and two cultured pearls ( one white and one in 'orange sherbert). This necklace hangs on a brass wire with a notched clasp. Comfortable and light to wear.

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Monday, September 3, 2012

Butterfly Ring - $12.00

Adjustable Brass Butterfly Ring. Vintaj bras charm. Light Weight fun little ring

Price Reduced! Was $20 now $12!

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Rainy Day :)

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  I found this a while ago. From my Highschool stuff :)  It makes me want to play with my colored pencils again! :)   Thunderstorms, paint and earl grey tea! Now that is a great day! :)