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12.31.2008

Spike

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Lengths of sterling silver wire are flattened, cut, filed and stacked on a sterling silver jump ring.

Hung from handmade sterling silver ear wires

Dangle measures 1.5 inches/3.81 cm at longest point.

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12.30.2008

Cheery Cherries


*As Seen In The Beading Daily Blog*
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My version of the now classic cherries on stem earrings!

Juicy Red Glass Beads dangle and shine on 2 tiered dangles, accented by Fresh Green Glass Leaf Beads.

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12.29.2008

Tumble


Little copper tumbleweed beads, handmade by http://yoboseiyo.etsy.com.

I oxidized some handmade by me sterling silver ear wire to crown these perfectly imperfect copper balls.

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12.28.2008

Blush


Little Czech blush pink glass beads, wrapped up in handmade-by-me fine silver headpins, and hung form a length of fine sterling silver chain.

It all hangs sterling silver ear wires.

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12.27.2008

Die, Die, My Darling - Sky Blue Borealis

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Remember playing Dungeons & Dragons?

Do you still play on Saturday night?

Do you wish you were playing right now?

Then this pendant is for you!

This is the 20 sided dice from the dice set. Sky Blue Borealis; pale transparent blue with teeny tiny iridescent glitter throughout, with white numbers.

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Cooper Pebbled Hoops

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Earthy lengths of thick copper wire, soldered, hammered, oxidized and tumbled to an organic, rustic ring.

The rings are each gently buffed to bring out a bit of the copper glow, while bits of the deep blackened recesses remain.

No 2 pairs are exactly alike, each part is unique and One-Of-A-Kind.

Hung from oxidized sterling silver ear wires.

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Royalty


Regal aged brass drops, capped with buttery yellow faceted glass beads, hung from handmade by me red brass ear wires.

The earrings are aged with a natural method using no harsh chemicals, and gently hand polished to bring out some of the rich golden brass while leaving some deep cocoa brown for an heirloom quality.

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12.26.2008

Teardrop Pendant


A bold hoop of natural copper wire tops a seafoam glass teardrop. It is accented with another seafoam bead on top.

The entire pendant is hand formed by me from natural uncoated copper wire, and measures 2.5 inches/6.35 cm.

Pendant comes hung from a copper chain ended with copper lobster clasp and tab.

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What is this Ice-like substance?



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12.24.2008

Almost Rosy


Pale Rose Quartz Teardrop beads, wrapped in fine silver wire and topped with 3 freshwater pearls.

A lovely pair for a spring bride or as a graduation gift.

Hung from handmade by me sterling silver french ear wire.

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12.23.2008

Olden


These striking earrings feature darkened sterling silver and salvaged bronzy gold beads.

Beads I found at an antique vendor, wrapped up in handmade by me fine silver headpins. The beads hang from handmade by me sterling silver rings for a bold graphic statement.

Handmade by me sterling ear wires top the earrings, hand filed for smoothness and comfort.

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12.22.2008

Slow Like Honey


Little citrine beads are wrapped in handmade-by-me fine silver headpins, hanging from a 1 inch section of sterling silver chain that swing and spring when you wear them.

Entire dangle measures just under 1.5 inches/3.80 cm, on handmade-by-me sterling silver ear wires.

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12.21.2008

Handmade Love - Right As Rain Creations

Hands ->
Feet ->
Hair ->
Lips ->
Elbows ->
Knees ->


You need this Right as Rain Creations Salve.
NEED!
That is all.

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Mermaid Drops


Watery Blue Teardrop beads, wrapped in fine silver wire and topped with 2 freshwater pearls.

Hung from handmade by me sterling silver french ear wire.

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12.20.2008

Lemon Ice


Vintage pebbles beads with lemony yellow accents are wrapped in handmade by me fine silver headpins and set to swing below a trio of frosted glass beads.

Frosted beads are wrapped in sterling silver and hung form handmade by me sterling silver French wires which are rolled for stability and hand smoothed for comfort.

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12.19.2008

Scarlett


Glossy red faceted glass beads are wrapped in handmade by me fine silver headpins, hanging from a 1 inch section of sterling silver chain that swing and spring when you wear them.

Perfectly juicy and festive, great for a holiday party or special occasion.

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Die, Die, My Darling Earrings - Transparent Purple


Remember playing Dungeons & Dragons?

Do you still play on Saturday night?

Do you wish you were playing right now?

Then these earrings are for you!

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Pizza? Really! Ya Don't Say!

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12.18.2008

Closed Threads Giveaway!


Closed Threads is one awesome Blog.
Call it a guilty pleasure.
Or a necessary indulgence.
Or a home for Etsy's little secrets.

Whatever your reason for reading Closed Threads, it is VITAL etsy reading, at least in my humble opinion.

Closed Threads is offering a giveaway, and wouldn't ya know, It's one of my geek-tastic D20 Pendants.


Get over to Closed Threads and enter. Heck i'll let you pick your FAVORITE D20. I have a bunch of new ones in stock, many of which i have never been able to offer before! ( gotta love new die suppliers)

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12.17.2008

Die, Die, My Darling - Scarab Scarlet


Remember playing Dungeons & Dragons?

Do you still play on Saturday night?

Do you wish you were playing right now?

Then this pendant is for you!

This is the 20 sided dice from the dice set. Scarab Scarlet, shades of red and orange shimmer, with golden numbers.

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YES!



Booyah.

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Die, Die, My Darling Earrings - Green Glitter

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Remember playing Dungeons & Dragons?

Do you still play on Saturday night?

Do you wish you were playing right now?

Then these earrings are for you!

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Die, Die, My Darling Earrings - Gold Glitter

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Remember playing Dungeons & Dragons?

Do you still play on Saturday night?

Do you wish you were playing right now?

Then these earrings are for you!

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Die, Die, My Darling Earrings - Silver Glitter

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Remember playing Dungeons & Dragons?

Do you still play on Saturday night?

Do you wish you were playing right now?

Then these earrings are for you!

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Pink Punch


Pale Pink Lucite beads, wrapped in fine silver wire and topped with a frost pink glass bead.

A lovely pair for a spring bride or as a graduation gift.

Hung from handmade by me sterling silver french ear wire.

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12.16.2008

Die, Die, My Darling Earrings - Red


Remember playing Dungeons & Dragons?

Do you still play on Saturday night?

Do you wish you were playing right now?

Then these earrings are for you!

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12.14.2008

Moonbeam


Round Opalite Beads are wrapped in handmade by me fine silver headpins, hanging from a 1 inch section of sterling silver chain that swing and spring when you wear them.
The earrings were then oxidized and gently buffed to bring some of the shine back, while the darkened silver draws focus to the bright opalite.

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12.13.2008

Hammered Spikes


Lengths of fine silver, Hammered and shaped to an organic spike. I then textured them with various punches and burnished them for mirror like shine.

No 2 pairs are exactly alike, each pair is unique and One-Of-A-Kind.

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12.12.2008

fine then...

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Slow Like Honey


Little citrine beads are wrapped in handmade-by-me fine silver headpins, hanging from a 1 inch section of sterling silver chain that swing and spring when you wear them.

Entire dangle measures just under 1.5 inches/3.80 cm, on handmade-by-me sterling silver ear wires.

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12.11.2008

Diva Hoops

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Handmade by me fused fine silver circles,gently hammered and sanded. Hung from handmade by me sterling silver french ear wires, which are tumbled for shine and stability and hand smoothed for comfort.

These earrings are big! Measuring roughly 1.75 inches round,4.45 cm. They are hand formed so the circles are not "perfect" adding to the handmade charm.

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12.10.2008

Die, Die, My Darling Earrings - Red Pearl

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Remember playing Dungeons & Dragons?

Do you still play on Saturday night?

Do you wish you were playing right now?

Then these earrings are for you!

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Double Up Hoops

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Fused rings of fine silver, Hammered to an organic, rustic ring. I then textured them with various punches and burnished them for mirror like shine.

Nestled inside are hoops of dotted wire circle for contrast of texture and finish.

Large hoops measure about 1 inch/2/54 cm. Smaller inner hoops of dotted wire measure 5/8 inches/1.58 cm.

The handmade by me sterling silver circle ear wires are tumbled for strength, and hand smoothed for comfort.

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12.09.2008

Because It's "Batman Day"....



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Die, Die, My Darling - White


Remember playing Dungeons & Dragons?

Do you still play on Saturday night?

Do you wish you were playing right now?

Then this pendant is for you!

This is the 20 sided dice from the dice set. Opaque White with black numbers.

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12.08.2008

Handmade Love - sassmama


Up-cycler and Vintage Hound Extraordinaire, SassMama can take something as simple as a disc of wood and acrylic paints and make it AMAZING!

This "Lucky Star" Mandala, handcrafted to help you balance your chakras, is just perfect for a meditation room or a sun room.

SassMama should know, she's been a Reiki Master Teacher for 8 Years, and a Tarot Card reader for over 20 years!

Her Eclectic Etsy Shop also features an asoretment of revamped clothing and accessories, as well as funky vintage goodies.

Portions of her sales go to her son, who lives with a rare kidney disease. You're not only buying wonderful handmade art, you're helping an amazing little dude live a better life :D

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Pure Earrings - Smoke

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Unfinished brushed steel retaining rings, hung from handmade by me oxidized sterling silver french wires.

A simpler version of the "Re....tension" earrings. Smokey grey steel with black ear wires. Perfect for everyday.

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Spikes


Lengths of sterling silver wire are flattened, cut, filed and stacked on a sterling silver jump ring.

Hung from handmade sterling silver ear wires

Dangle measures 1.5 inches/3.81 cm at longest point.

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12.07.2008

The Perfect Gift for Those who Have EVERYTHING!

Meanwhile..Mine STILL won't stop running unless you wiggle the handle. *SIGH*

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Handmade Love - SavageLucy


If you know anything about me, you know I have a "thing" for all things Batman, specifically Harley & Joker.

Sure I have the Harley Quinn Barbie, and a few Joker Action figures, but nothing that made me go "HOT DAMN, IS THAT AWESOME!"

Que Savage Lucy.

I purchased a "Munny" set of Joker and Harley, who watch over our bookshelf of Batman DVDs and Books and always prompt a "Where'd you find those!!" from anyone who ventures close to them.

Savage Lucy offers Artists Trading Cards, Original Art, Collectible Doll fashions and So Much more. Go get something, you won't be disappointed!

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Olden

handmade sterling silver hoop earrings gold vintage bead pawandclawdesigns paw claw designs
These striking earrings feature darkened sterling silver and salvaged bronzy gold beads.

Beads I found at an antique vendor, wrapped up in handmade by me fine silver headpins. The beads hang from handmade by me sterling silver rings for a bold graphic statement.

Handmade by me sterling ear wires top the earrings, hand filed for smoothness and comfort.

All silver is oxidized.

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Morticia


Handmade by me pebbled sterling silver circles, oxidized to a matte black finish and hung from handmade by me sterling silver french ear wires, which are tumbled for stability and hand smoothed for comfort.

From the pebbled hoops hand a single deep red glass pearl, wrapped in handmade by me oxidized fine silver headpins.

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12.06.2008

Primary


Pebbled vintage glass beads, in primary colors, wrapped up in sterling and fine silver wire and hung from sterling silver french ear wires.

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Re.....Tension Pendant

handmade steampunk pendant retaining ring industrial green copper pawandclawdesigns
Chunky, Funky Hardware with a pretty edge.

A 1 inch steel internal retaining ring, wrapped with olive glass and glass pearl beads using copper wire.

I love the combination of olive beads and copper.

The blackened retaining ring, also called a snap ring, gives the combo a nice frame that's unexpected and more unique than a standard beading frame.

Hung from a 20 inch copper ball chain.

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12.05.2008

Sellers? Have you Seen ArtFire?


ArtFire is an amazing new venue that gives handmade sellers everything they've been dreaming of for less than most pay for their etsy shops or eBay stores each month.

  • Stats
  • One Page Listings
  • One Click Relists
  • Sale Mode
  • In Shop Blog
  • Customizable Storefront
  • AND MORE
Right now, they are offering $7 per month for life verified artisan status, but sign up is limited to 5000 users.

That's about the cost of one listing a day on Etsy, with BETTER shop tools.

ArtFire invests it revenue's in Advertizing; Print ads, Project Wonderful, Google Sponsor results and more, so buyers have a greater chance of stumbling across your store than with other selling venues.

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Tumble

handmade copper tumbleweed earrings sterling silver abstract
Little copper tumbleweed beads, handmade by http://yoboseiyo.etsy.com.

I oxidized some handmade by me sterling silver ear wire to crown these perfectly imperfect copper balls.

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Poor Janet.

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12.04.2008

Etsy Love - EllenWeldon

Ellen Weldon of Ellen's DIY is my favorite shirt seller on etsy.

Hands down.

My two Ellen Creations, A sweet "Sweeney Todd" Shirt, and a Dark Knight "Joker" Shirt, always get LOTS of looks and comments.

I plan to get a Custom Joker Hoodie before the snow flies, which, judging from the temps lately, could be any day now.

I'd better hold up on that bead order ;)

Ellen's work is the ULTIMATE in Fan Art, I just may have to get a second closet for all the wonderful things she has to offer that end up on my Etsy Favorite's List, and hopefully, in my purchases.



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12.03.2008

Arsenic

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Little squares of frosted plastic with the atomic symbol for "Arsenic" printed on them in black ink.

Morbid, but adorable.

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Full Moon

handmade wire sterling silver earrings hoops brushed
Handmade by me silver circles, soldered, rolled flat and roughened to a brushed finish and hung from handmade by me sterling silver french ear wires, which are rolled for stability and hand smoothed for comfort.

These earrings sparkle and shine from the brushed rustic finish like the full moon on a clear night.

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