Spread the Love December 28, 2009 – January 3, 2010

Last Updated on Saturday, 16 January 2010 03:14 Written by InvyStudios Monday, 28 December 2009 12:39

I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas. Time to get down to business for the New Year. Support these Team members with your tweets, blogs, forum posts. etc. Lets have a great start to 2010.

Don’t forget to post to the Etsy and HAF threads.

http://handmadeartistsforum.com/forum/index.php/topic,2295.0.html

http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6364810

Monday, December 28, http://artbeadwork.etsy.com/

Beautiful and talented bead artist.

Amethyst chips Transformation
This item was created specially for HAFTeam challenge named Transformation
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Bead woven necklace-tie-cuff(bracelet)-choker transformer
My own design.
This set of 3 pieces could be transformed into bracelet, choker,necklace or tie.

Options to wear:
1. Three bracelets: 1 measures 7 inches wrist, 2- 6.5 inches.
2.Necklace by connecting all three pieces in circle.Total length when connected 20 inches
3. One Choker and One Bracelet 13-13.5 inches(necklace) and 7-6.5 inches(bracelet)
4. One Necklace-Tie 13-13.5 inches (around neck) and 7-6.5 inches (tie length)

Made out of Czech and Japanese seed beads.
amethyst chips.

There is also a brooch / pin/ to match this Transformer in my listing.

Tuesday, December 29, http://vedasbeads.etsy.com/

 

If you would like to shop locally there is a large selection of my beads at Sun Dog Bead Co. in beautiful Downtown Wenatchee!

 

VedasBeads - Whale of a Tail - Charmed Dread

 

Welcome to my new line of Charmed Dread Beads! I’m really excited about these and I hope you will be too!

Whale of a Tail Charmed Dread is a dread bead with blue silver glass twisty over white base. Twisted stripes of black shot through shiny blue and teal colors featuring a sterling silver whale tail charm dangling from a loop on the bead. Spice up your dreads! Measures 21mm around by 9mm wide with an inside diameter of approx. 10mm. Also suitable as a large holed focal for your hemp, cord or chain necklace.
Wednesday, December 30,  http://frawgzdezignz.etsy.com/

 

While I do mostly work in chainmaille jewelry, I also do beading, and am known to combine the two. Each item of jewelry or chainmaille that I make & sell is customizable. If you see something you like but it think it needs something else, message me and I’ll work with you to create the piece you’re imagining.

I LOVE to work with my customers to ensure they get exactly what they’re looking for. Don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions including those for other colors, different lengths, other styles or anything else you might think you need answered.

I will gladly do custom commissions, special orders, or even bulk orders such as those for a wedding, shower, or other gifts – provided I am alotted enough time to easily complete the task

With a wide range of styles, and materials to choose from, we can work together to make your adornment wish a reality.

 

Scarab Copper and Nickel Silver Chainmaille Bracelet with Serpentine Focal
This dainty bracelet is made of copper and nickel silver jump rings joined by me one ring at a time. The serpentine focal stone is slightly off center as shown at current length of 7.5″ or 19.5cm.

The it is named scarab for the fact the units of the metal chain resemble beetles or more accurately Egyptian type scarabs.

Thursday, December 31, http://artemisiastudio.etsy.com/
Marvelous jewelry designer and shop full of inspiring designs.
Prayer Bracelet in Turquoise and Coral
Religious traditions from around the world have used pebbles or beads to count prayers thereby freeing the mind to concentrate on the spiritual journey. Anglican Rosaries have their origins in the 1980’s with an Episcopal priest, the Rev. Lynn Baughman. Father Baughman’s design abbreviated the Roman Catholic Rosary and thus freed the user to choose and use his or her own prayers in numerous different ways. The flexible design has been embraced by many denominations and even some non-Christian traditions.

I have developed this design for the Rosary Bracelet, which allows the user to always have it handy and visible – a constant reminder that prayer is close at hand. Each Rosary Bracelet comes in its own organza bag suitable for giving as a gift and to protect it when not being worn. The Rosary Bracelet also comes with a card briefly explaining the use of the Rosary (shown in photograph).

This particular Rosary Bracelet, lovingly crafted by me, is 8.25 inches long from toggle to bar, has Cruciform beads of turquoise ovals, and 6mm Week beads of coral. The sterling silver pendant is southwestern style Greek cross. All the other findings are Sterling Silver as well.

Friday, January 1, http://wildling.etsy.com/
Wildling is the alter ego of bigsister.etsy.com and contains jewellery made from predominantly hard materials such as silver, copper and semi precious stones. Recently, I have started making very small needle felted wool beads and charms to make soft earrings and neck pieces, to find out how versatile wool can be.
Red Toadstool Earrings
Just what you’ve always wanted – some miniature fungi for your ears!

Dangling on a thread from sterling silver ball and loop ear wires and jump ring are a pair of tiny, yet perfectly formed red fungi. Needle felted from soft, blended English wools and covered with fine, ultra-soft Merino wools, these are ear ornaments with a difference!

Saturday, January 2,  http://tcornell.etsy.com/
Unique Handmade Gifts
Oh So Retro Half Apron
Back to the 1950s! Love the vintage look of this apron!

This can be a great gift for that awesome hostess, or for yourself while hosting that get-together this season! Do it in style!

The fabrics chosen in this apron are 100% cotton, in stripes, polka-dots, & a solid chocolate color. The stripes and polka dots carry the following colors: stripes have hot pink, pale pink, green, pale blue, baby blue, pale yellow, creme, chocolate and orange. The polka-dot fabric is set on a pale blue background, with chocolate, hot pink, pale pink, creme, orange, & green colors.

The waist is in the polka-dot fabric, adorned with attractive fabric yo-yos: two in chocolate, one in polka-dot. The buttons upon the yo-yos are absolutely adorable- they are what inspired the rest of the apron!

The mid-section of the apron is slightly gathered, and in solid cholcolate.

The 1st tier is in ruffled, polka-dot fabric with a pretty baby blue rick-rack. The following tier: ruffled, striped fabric with the rick-rack., and the chocolate is beneath, without the ruffle.

Prairie Primitives sells many things made from antique quilts including heart pillows, and Christmas stockings. Everything is handmade in California by Tana Taylor.
Primitive Colonial Fabric Covered Boxes with Rosemary and Nutmegs
This is set of wee small fabric-covered boxes — one is square and the other is round.

I’ve used coordinating brown fabrics on these boxes and they’ve been stained and sanded to look very old. The square box is 2″ by 2″ and 1″ tall, and the round box is 2″ diameter and 1″ tall. Don’t they look so old, all tied up with that grubby gauze?

And look what you get inside of these boxes! The square box holds dried rosemary and the round box holds 3 whole nutmegs!

All of my creations come from my smoke-free studio in Northern California.

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Spread the Love December 21-27 Merry Christmas

Last Updated on Saturday, 16 January 2010 03:14 Written by InvyStudios Sunday, 20 December 2009 04:46

The end of the year is almost here. Lets help out these last few shops. More great shops, go tweet, facebook, stumble, whatever media you like to use. Don’t forget the forums on Etsy and HAF.

http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6364810

http://handmadeartistsforum.com/forum/index.php/topic,2295.0.html

 

Merry Christmas

Dusty A.

Monday, December 21, MyWiredImagination.etsy.com

  

This shop has beautiful jewelry and wonderful tutorials. Very talented designer and teacher.

  

2 Hinged Cages and a Locket - PDF Tutorial

  

This tutorial teaches you step by step how to create a basic hinged cage, with or without beaded embellishments. This is a wonderfully versatile design to hold a favorite stone, maybe a love note, or a treasured trinket. Once it is on a chain, it is virtually impossible to come open by accident.
As a bonus this tutorial also includes 2 COMPLETE step by step variations including a crossed wire and locket style cage.
Tuesday, December 22,aimeesrockworks.etsy.com

  

Welcome to Aimee’s Rock Works…
Featuring hand-crafted rock products from the Pacific Northwest using stones that are personally selected for their beauty and character.

 

Natural Stone Trivet
 

Hand-picked naturally formed beach stones on a 6″ cork trivet. Has been coated with a satin finish to show of the extraordinary colors of these rocks and to protect against minor stains.

 

Wednesday, December 23, IntentionalStones.etsy.com

Meditation becomes art as we listen to the language of the stones.

 

Rutilated Float Wrap
Uniquely faceted rutilated quartz coin. Hand wrapped silver bail. Together? A fascinating pendant that evokes an antique magnifier.

 
We will be taking the following days off in celebration of the Christmas Holiday. I hope everyone has a wonderful time with famil and friends.

Thursday, December 24, Merry Christmas
Friday, December 25, Merry Christmas

Saturday, December 26,  RealisticFlorals.etsy.com

Wonderful shop providing beautiful silk creations.

 

Cream Silk Poinsettias,Red Roses,Porcelain,Flower Arrangement

 

The Porcelain Rose Water Pitcher container on the arrangement is gorgeous.Gold tipped Cream Poinsettias work wonderfully with Green Glittered Eucalyptus and brilliant Red Roses. Assorted Greens provide a great back for this faced design. This piece measures approximately 15 inches high,10 inches across,and 6 inches deep. Faced arrangements work well against walls,in corners. This is a great size for desks in offices or for teachers.

 
Sunday, December 27, suzedablooze.etsy.com

Lynwood Jewellery handcraft necklaces, bracelets and earrings, in sterling silver and semi-precious stones and beads. We create jewellery that is eye catching and unique, for women who appreciate individuality. We work in sterling silver, even our findings are made of sterling silver and we use semi-precious stones and occasionally Swarovski crystals too.

 

Sterling silver bracelet with multi coloured pearls

 

Lovely, pretty and fun bracelet made with sterling silver chain, which has multi coloured fresh water pearl and heamatite beads attached.
Two clasps to allow it to worn at different lengths and a length of chain with beads, that hangs down once closed, to give a little bit of dazzle and individuality.

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Spread the Love December 14-20, 2010

Last Updated on Saturday, 16 January 2010 03:14 Written by InvyStudios Sunday, 13 December 2009 09:37

New week, new shops. Only a few weeks left in the 2009. Come on team, guests, forum members let’s help these last few shops make the best of this year.
 
Monday, December 14, http://beadlady5.etsy.com/
Hi and welcome to my jewelry shop. All my pieces are handmade, original, unique, and eclectic. Only the finest materials are used. Creating jewelry is a great passion of mine so if you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Purple Jasper Heart, Crystal, and Pearl Necklace
A fabulous purple jasper puffy Valentine heart with an antique silver fairy mounted on it’s surface is the focal point of this beautiful necklace. It dangles so gracefully from purple velvet Swarovski crystals and crystal pearls, purple Japanese seed beads, and unusal Bali sterling silver beads. This fabulous necklace is 17 inches long with a 2 1/2 inch pendant drop.
Tuesday, December 15, http://stanislava.etsy.com/
Sweet fairy angel’s, beautiful wreaths, handmade cards, and home decor can be found in this shop.
Little fairy angel
Dearly angel, with wings made of feathers. It has a soft body, and its face is made of wood.
It will come to you, flying, in a special box.
Wednesday, December 16, http://zurdesigns.etsy.com/
I have always wanted to design jewelry, learn metal fabrication, and work with gems and semi precious stones. I started with beads and then went to wire sculpture and chain and now am learning how to work in sliver and gold.
Little Lavender Coquette Necklace
This sterling silver necklace with the swarovski tanzanite wrapped briolette and the sterling silver/purple fan charm just reminds me of one of those delicate women in the French courts of long ago. Matching tanzanite swarovski crystals and delicate creamy pearls round out the design. This necklace measures 24″ from end to end and is held together by an antique style sterling silver toggle clasp.
Thursday, December 17, http://redfoxjewelry.etsy.com/
Welcome to Red Fox Jewelry. Look around. Stay awhile. Kick off your shoes, and check out the merchandise. As you can see I like to offer new and different techniques and items all the time. I also like doing things just a little different than everyone else. So I hope that you will find something here that trips your trigger, so to speak.
Lock and Skeleton Key Dangle Earrings in Antique Copper
Each earring features a skeleton key and two locks that dangle from a chain. All this is done in antique copper plate right
down to the earwires.
Friday, December 18, http://haffinaagain.etsy.com/
Handmade jewelry using semi-precious stones.
Black Onyx and Crystal Bead Woven Earrings
Delicate handmade earrings, woven with Miyuki size 15 seedbeads, and featuring Black Onyx faceted teardrops, faceted Crystal rondelles and Silver Plated Stardust beads on Sterling Silver ear hooks.
Earrings have drop of approx. 3cm (1.2″)
These earrings were inspired by a design by Louise Smith.
Saturday, December 19, http://debthuman.etsy.com/
Hello, welcome to Deb Thuman’s Etsy store.
My art is the visual story of my personal history. It reflects my fascination with color and shows what is in my imagination. Life is way too short to play with just one toy, so I play with fiber, fabric, beads, and mud.
Hand Made Ceramic Donut
I love glazes that do something special. This particular glaze is a lovely purple with blue speckles. The speckles are caused by crystals in the glaze which melt when the piece is fired. The crystals collected into the hand-carved texture in the donut. The colors remind me of the asters that would bloom each fall when I lived in Western New York.
Welcome to Ambient Girl Designs! Handmade paper goodies that fit any occasion!
Metallic Multipack

Set of 6 tags for any occasion! These cute tags are hand punched and carefully put together to give you the best quality. Beautiful thick metallic paper. Each tag has a to/from on the back of it and carefully finished off with eyelets and beautiful satin ribbon.

 

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