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10.31.2008

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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10.30.2008

Gypsy Hoops


Rough cut red seed beads accent handmade by me sterling silver hoops that measure just over 1 inch/2.55 cm in diameter.

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10.29.2008

Walking On Eggshells


Rough and Random sterling silver discs, which I hand formed from my sterling scraps with a torch, hammer, rolling mill and doming set.

The random shape of the silver, which is about 24 gauge, reminds me of eggshells, freshly cracked for my morning meal.

The silver discs are sanded for a brushed look, and hung from handmade by me sterling silver circle wires. They measure about 5/8 inch/ 1.60 cm, but since they are random and each handmade, size and shape may vary from pair to pair.

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Pebbled Hoops


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.

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

Hung from sterling silver ear wires. Hoops measure about 1 inch/2/54 cm. Earrings include rubber ear wire stoppers.

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Black & Bloom


Black glossy czech glass beads, wrapped in handmade by me fine silver headpins. Perched on top is a little yellow flower wrapped in handmade by me fine silver headpins.

Hung from sterling silver french ear wires.

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10.28.2008

Site Sponsorship Space

Look up there.

Up top.

See that neat little bar?.

The ad bar is by a site called Project Wonderful, a site that enables you to "bid" on ad space.

How much for those ads up there ?

2 cents a day.

So, why are they there?

One, I will only be approving ads from handmade artists and related sites. Many of those spots are currently filled by fellow etsy sellers I have spoken with personally many times, and even bought from, so i know they are "good eggs"

The second reason it because I also have PW ads out there. Though affordable, they DO cost money. That ad bar allows me to generate the funds I need to place my ads around other blogs, sites and forums on the web. Having the bar on MY blog means I don't have to take the money I earn selling my work and invest it in advertising. That means I can keep my prices as low as possible.

Regular blog readers ( yes, all 7 of you) will notice the ads change. Thats because you can be "outbid" on the ad space. I highly doubt my rate will ever climb as high as some other handmade sites, such as IndiePublic or WeLoveEtsy. My daily posts are just not that entertaining.

So, If you have a Project Wonderful account, bid on some cheap sponsor space. I plan to do my best to make the blog more interesting by adding helpful tutorials and tips I've learned through etsy, and features of favorite sellers, buyers and blogs.

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Well, Would'ja Look at That?



PaysonWinter's Lovely Olive Green Themed treasury, which featured the Wisdom Pendant, made the Etsy Front Page today.


Thanks to Payson for the selection of my necklace, and also to Etsy for chooseing the treasury as the Front Page.

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10.27.2008

Sunrise Sunset



These delicate earrings feature luscious faceted Fire Agate strung on handmade-by-me fine silver headpins.

Hung from handmade-by-me sterling silver ear wires, the dangles measure slightly less than .5 inch/1.27 cm.

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Keep Waitin' Piggie :(

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10.26.2008

Diva Hoops


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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Progression


Chunky, Funky Hardware with a pretty edge.

Graduated sized of blackened steel retaining rings, links with handmade by me silver plated jump rings in a way that allows movement and flow.

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10.25.2008

Contrast



A wonderful mix of Light & Dark.

Milky rough cut glass beads, wrapped in handmade by me fine silver headpins and hung from handmade by me sterling silver ear wires. All silver is oxidized for a matte black look.

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Wisdom Pendant


Chunky, Funky Hardware with a pretty edge.

A 1.25 inch steel internal retaining ring frame a funky olive and gold glass owl bead, wrapped in handmade by me red brass headpin and topped with an olive green glass pearl with a red brass wire swirl embellishment.

I love the combination of olive beads and the golden tone of the red brass.

The blackened retaining ring, also called a snap ring, gives the owl a nice frame and a industrial edge.

Hung from a 20 inch gold plated brass ball chain.

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10.24.2008

Die, Die, My Darling - Lotus


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. Lotus is it's name, and it features a yellow base and orange speckles, with green numbers.

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Die, Die, My Darling - Bubble Gum


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 Bubble Gum Pink, with black numbers.

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Rose Red


These fun earrings feature copper wire rings that I applied a rose heat patina to to accent the dark red glass beads that hang from each ring.

The wire the beads hang from also have a rose glow to accent the rings. both the rings and wire have selected bits of black oxidation as well, for a contrast of color and texture.

Hung from oxidized handmade by me sterling silver ear wires.

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10.23.2008

Luna


Luna is the personified goddess of the moon.

That pretty much sums up the name ;)

Mother-of-Pearl moons, crowned with steely gray hematite stars and sterling silver round beads, on sterling silver headpins. It all hangs from Sterling silver ear wires.

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Ruby Slippers



These earrings have a neat foot like curve and sparkling red glitter, which remind me of Dorothy's fancy-dancy magic shoes.

Little sterling cups, filled with shining red glitter and sealed to keep them that way.

They measure 12mm, or just under .5 inch from the bottom of the ear wire curve.

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10.22.2008

Pearl and Pebble Hoops


Handmade by me pebbled fused fine silver circles, textured with various hammers and punches and burnished to a mirror like shine.

Hung from handmade by me sterling silver french ear wires, which are tumbled for stability and hand smoothed for comfort.

From the pebbled hoops hang a single peach freshwater pearl, wrapped in handmade by me fine silver headpins.

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Thunder


Smooth Quartz teardrops, wrapped up in wire and topped with blueish purple Iolite discs. The beads are rough cut and rustic.

The dangles are hung from the handmade by me sterling silver ear wires.

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Double Up Hoops


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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10.21.2008

Radda Radda


Radda Radda Radda,Radda Radda .

Radda?

Radda Radda.
RADDA!

Fans of CH Greenblatt's "Chowder" will understand ;)

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10.20.2008

Rotten Apple


Apple green olive "jade" glass beads, hand wrapped in .999 fine silver wire, and hung for handmade by me sterling silver earwires.

They are then oxidized to a matte black finish for a striking contrast.

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Bridal Clusters


Dainty freshwater pearls, wrapped and clustered into a little ball, and hung from sterling silver ear wires.

Clusters measure about .75 inch/1.91 cm.Earrings Include Rubber Ear Wire Stopper/Clutches.

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Cherries & Cream


Cherry red glass beads top creamy white lucite rings for a funky retro look. Wrapped in .999 Fine Silver.

Dangles measure 1.25 inch/3.18cm.Hung from handmade by me sterling silver french ear wires.

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10.19.2008

Die, Die, My Darling - Glow in the Dark


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. This is a "premier" d20, Glow in the Dark Yellow.

Absolutely stunning!

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10.18.2008

Buy Direct With PayPal!

Buying handmade items is, what are the kids saying now? Hot. Cool. The Haps.

Whatever.

This blog now features a storefront where you can buy directly from Paw & Claw Designs, without having to sign up for an Etsy Account, or ArtFire, or eBay account or anything like that.

You just click, and check out.

Heck, PayPal lets you pay via credit card OR bank account without having to sign up, so you have no excuse to pass on those great Handmade Sterling Silver Earrings or Die Pendant anymore.

I'll even throw in a FREE gift box if you buy directly from my Using the PayPal store front.

The Holidays are coming quicker than you think. ;)

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Die, Die, My Darling - Pearlized Red


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. This is a "premier" d20, called "Pearlized Red" It is a bright true red with swirls of pearly slightly paler red throughout; numbered in white.

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Rose Pearl Rings


Sterling silver rings, rolled flat and wrapped in rose quartz and freshwater pearls.

A lovely pair for a bride or Prom.

Hung from sterling silver ear wires.

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10.17.2008

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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10.16.2008

Die, Die, My Darling - Space


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. This is a "premier" d20, Space is it's name, and it features black base with white speckles and deep red numbers.

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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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10.15.2008

Little Pebbled Hoops


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.

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

Hung from sterling silver ear wires.

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Arsenic


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

Morbid, but adorable.

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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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10.13.2008

Buds


Raspberry Pistachio colored glass flowers, perched on handmade-by-me sterling silver ear wires. The flowers measure 12mm, or just under .5 inch.

These earrings are formed with one piece of wire, hand shaped and smoothed, and include rubber ear clutches. the curve of the ear wire is hammered for stability and strength.

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I'll Tumble For You...

It's like Twitter and Flick'r and StumbleUpon had a neat little baby. Come See....

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10.12.2008

Heirloom


Tiny lamp work glass beads, in shades of gray and yellow, wrapped in sterling and fine silver and hung from handmade by me sterling silver ear wires.

All the silver is oxidized to a matte charcoal gray patina.

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42


It takes Deep Thought 7½ million years to compute and check The Answer, which turns out to be 42. Unfortunately, The Ultimate Question itself had long been forgotten.

The Answer is stamped onto 5/8 inch discs of copper, which are gently domed. The Answer is oxidized, and the sterling silver ear wires are oxidized to match.

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10.11.2008

Love/Hate Earring Set


Sometimes, you love him.

Sometimes, you hate him.

Sometimes; It's both.

Whatever your current feelings, you can express them with this earrings set.

2 love earrings; and 2 hate earrings. 2 interchangeable pairs.

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10.10.2008

Smoking Roses


A stack of rose quartz and smokey quartz, wrapped up in handmade-by-me fine silver headpins.

It all hangs from handmade-by-me sterling silver ear wires.

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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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Die, Die, My Darling - Atomic Orange


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. This is a "premier" d20, Transparent Orange; almost Neon, with white numbers.

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That won't even cover towing....


...but nice effort.

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10.09.2008

White Washed Apples


Vintage pebble glass beads and vintage lucite links, wrapped in sterling silver for a bold and funky necklace with a retro flare.

I love this necklace. It compliments jeans and a t-shirt or a little black dress with bold style and interest.

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Re.....Tension Pendant


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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10.08.2008

Die, Die, My Darling - Frosty Lavender


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. It features a frosty lavender base, and white numbers.

Absolutely stunning!

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10.07.2008

Etsy Love - Spidercamp


Pocket bacon.

you know you want it.

it's so much cleaner in your pocket than REGULAR bacon.


or what about a bunny with a big old swear on his chest, and some button eyes.

he can say, &(^$, or he can say, ^&*), or even a big old *&$*(!!

sleep with him by your head, or give him to your best frenemy.


your cats wants a mouse to call it's very own, it told me so.
maybe 3 or 4.
or 42.



come get some spidercamp love.

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10.06.2008

Die, Die, My Darling - Lathyrus


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. This is a "premier" d20, Lathyrus is it's name. It is purple and blue, with white numbers.

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