Tuesday, July 31, 2012

A Few New Things

I've been busy creating new designs for summer and I'd like to share them with you!  Today is also the last day of my sale!  Use code SUMMER when checking out at my Etsy shop to get 15% off!

Monarch Scrabble Necklace

I adore butterflies, and honestly I'm surprised I haven't made a butterfly themed scrabble necklace sooner!  The Monarch Scrabble Necklace features a hand painted up close view of the regal butterfly's wing pattern on the back of a vintage genuine scrabble game tile.  It hangs on a little copper plated heart bail on a waxed cotton cord.

Gypsy Feather Necklace

I adore bohemian style jewelry so it's no real surprise that I love to create it as well!  My recently listed Gypsy Feather Necklace is a lovely multi-strand necklace made with a myriad of charms including feathers, sparkling Czech glass, hearts, keys and locks among others.  The two feather charms have a hand applied patina finish for a pretty turquoise pop of color!

Gypsy Feather Earrings

The matching Gypsy Feather Earrings feature the same hand applied patina finish small feathers as the necklace has.  Along with the pretty feather charms, lengths of brass and copper chain dangle behind the charms for a cascading look under the swirly connector.

Gypsy Hoop Earrings

Keeping with the bohemian theme, my Gypsy Hoop Earrings are made from solid hammered copper wire and sparkling Czech glass beads in olive and smokey brown.  Swirly links are attached with wire in the centers for an added delicate touch.

Abstract Hummingbird Necklace

Hummingbirds are one of my favorite garden visitors and I love watching them buzz from bloom to bloom.  I captured their image in my Abstract Hummingbird Necklace made from solid brass wire hanging on a textured brass plated chain.  I carefully designed him to be delicate looking and tiny as well.  From wing to tail, the bird is just under an inch long.

Teal and Tangerine Bar Necklace

I'm loving the look of orange and teal which is very popular lately so I had to make my own design featuring these luscious colors as well!  Bar necklaces are great everyday jewelry and they make up some of my favorite simple pieces in my own jewelry box.  I created this Teal and Tangerine Bar Necklace one with fire-polished Czech glass beads which sparkle in the sunlight!

Chubby Owl Necklace

Lastly, I created this Chubby Owl Necklace with a fun and playful design perfect for summer!  I couldn't wait to get these adorable brass chubby owl charms and he looks so sweet paired with bright blue turquoise magnesite bead and a cherry red Czech glass flower!

I hope everyone is enjoying their summer so far and stay tuned for more designs coming up soon!


Monday, July 30, 2012

The 365 Project: Weeks 29 and 30

For week 29, Picaboo had a theme of photographing inanimate objects.  The above photo was also included in the weekly blog post of the week's best photos!

Sailboat in the harbor

Broken pinwheel

One of my grandfather's hand carved fishing lures

For photographing inanimate objects, you want to give them a bit of life.  This is best obtained by using natural lighting instead of your flash which tends to give harsh lighting effects.  Mind your background that is doesn't take away from your subject and also make sure your background coincides with your subject.  It would look funny if you took a photo of say a starfish in front of a forest setting wouldn't it?

Hens and chicks in a planter

Cherry tomatoes ready for picking

A little red lighthouse

You also want to keep an eye on your composition, following the rule of thirds if you can.  Creative angles make for an interesting photo as well.


For week 30, I decided to do my own thing and I took photos of my cat, Gizmo.  She's very timid and doesn't like a camera in her face so I found it to be a bit of a challenge to get intimate photos of her during the week.  I think I did pretty well though!




Since I was shooting indoors I picked the best lighting times of day: early morning and evening so I could get softer lighting and she's also more active during those hours as well.



We got Gizmo five years ago as a tiny kitten who was a bit of an ugly duckling with ears way too big, beady little eyes and a little on the scrawny side.  She looked a bit like the gremlins from the movie of the same title, does anyone remember it?  So we named her "Gizmo" after the gremlin, lol!  As she got older she certainly did turn into quite the pretty girl!

Also, tomorrow is the last day to take advantage of my summer sale in my Etsy shop!  Use code SUMMER to get 15% off your total order including clearance items!

Thursday, July 26, 2012

Treasury Thursday!

Happy Thursday!  Here are a handful of my favorite treasuries I've been in this past week!  I also want to remind you that I currently have a sale going on in my shop through July 31st.  Use code SUMMER to get 15% off!

'NNNTeam's Name That Treasury' by KLHoey

bronze filigree heart pendant on multi strand seed bead necklace in black and bronze with black organza ribbon - Ziporgiabella
bronze filigree hea...
$40.00
Anniversary, Wedding, Valentine's Card for Her "Button Heart". Vintage Buttons. Handmade Paper - ShoestringCottage
Anniversary, Weddin...
$4.00
Queen Of Hearts Valentine Tags Set of 8 Chess Pieces Barbed Wire Heart Crowns And More - SiriusFun
Queen Of Hearts Val...
$8.00
Lace Necklace, Women accessory,  Ivory Heart Necklace - bytugce
Lace Necklace, Wome...
$22.00
Black and white filigree wedding card with gold embroidered heart Valentines Love - SandrasCardShop
Black and white fil...
$5.75
ON SALE Solid Copper Heart Green Glass Pearl Wire Wrapped Necklace - gristmilldesigns
ON SALE Solid Coppe...
$18.66
Turquoise leather bracelet with pewter slide bead, pewter heart charm and pewter clasp - HollyMackDesigns
Turquoise leather b...
$54.00
Black Heart Necklace, Black and White, Polymer Clay Pendant - mcclouddesigns
Black Heart Necklac...
$15.00
wedding jewelry,crystal heart pendant necklace cz pinch bail and cz stone pendant bail 925 silver chain bridal necklace bridesmaid gifts - xxyz
wedding jewelry,cry...
$30.00
Key Chain Charm square glass blue cup coffee heart shadow mini print keys car house home - ninaswindow
Key Chain Charm squ...
$8.50
Open Hearts & Crystals Dangle Earrings - Pizzelwaddels
Open Hearts & Cryst...
$4.98
A Heart Lantern - MoreThanColors
A Heart Lantern
$48.00
ON SALE Heart of Gold Glycerin Soap - LeeAnnsHeavenScents
ON SALE Heart of Go...
$8.00
Hammered Heart Earrings Hand Forged Copper Wire Wrapped CLEARANCE - heversonart
Hammered Heart Earr...
$14.00
Orgone Energy Pendant - Large Antiqued Silver Heart - Red with Garnet Gemstone - Orgonite - Artisan Jewelry - LKSoriginals
Orgone Energy Penda...
$35.00
Large 70's Hippy BoHo Brass Round Belt Buckle with Hearts and Turquoise - calessabay
Large 70's Hipp...
$9.95

'Beautiful Storm' by elbowsdesigns

Triple Rosette Necklace with Sari Silk Ribbon and Antique Copper Chain Iris Grey and Peacock Blue - heversonart
Triple Rosette Neck...
$28.00
Stormy Summer Sky original photography art prints set of 3, triptych photography prints, storm photography - IrishVikingDesigns
Stormy Summer Sky o...
$25.00
Nuno Felted Silk Scarf - Summer Storm Cloud - realfaery
Nuno Felted Silk Sc...
$68.00
Leather slouch hat, 1970s gray vintage - TheVintageHatShop
Leather slouch hat,...
$34.00
GREY THREE STRAP  / grey purse / grey tote bag / grey fashion bag / chic bag / medium grey handbag - Hashibags
GREY THREE STRAP /...
$44.00
SLUGS Fleece Rain Boot Liners Navy with a Navy & Purple Plaid Cuff, Woodland Rustic Camping Cabin Style (Med/Lg 9-11 Boot) - WithTheRain
SLUGS Fleece Rain B...
$20.00
Amethyst Labradorite Sterling Wire Wrapped Pendant - Nayali
Amethyst Labradorit...
$155.00
Sterling Silver Lotus Earrings With Aqua Blue Chalcedony  Briolette. - LovePotionDesign
Sterling Silver Lot...
$30.00
Grey Fashion Shawl / Scarf with Pompom - SwedishShop
Grey Fashion Shawl ...
$12.90
Purple Flower Hair Clip Dusty Purple Fascinotor Clip Blue Flower Wedding Flower Clip Light Purple - MelindaRoseDesign
Purple Flower Hair ...
$34.95
Stormy Weather, Beach, Ocean, Pier, Nautical, Home Decor, Black, Gray, White, 8x10 Print - MissMPhotography
Stormy Weather, Bea...
$22.00
Letter U Industrial Gray Vintage - stepbackink
Letter U Industrial...
$39.00
Beaded Leather Collar - Dove Grey - Wedding Collar - MyHackneyBoutique
Beaded Leather Coll...
$110.00
Windy Wetlands Stormy Grey Skies Photography Landscape Art Fine Art Nature Photograph 8x12 - MurrayBolesta
Windy Wetlands Stor...
$85.00
Clutch of Leather & Hand Dyed Canvas Ombre Named Stormy Weather, Dualist Series (Storm, Cream) - Mclovebuddy
Clutch of Leather &...
$65.00

'Cheery!' by PeriDotbyDuni

Orange and White Creamsicle 60s Dress Set - roguevintagedotcom
Orange and White Cr...
$72.00
Teal and Tangerine Bar Necklace in Antique Brass with Czech Glass Fire-Polished Beads - heversonart
Teal and Tangerine ...
$12.00
Teal Ribbon - Hope Butterfly - Words of Inspiration Votive Candle - Ovarian, Cervical, Uterine Cancer Awareness - Moodwax
Teal Ribbon - Hope ...
$12.50
Grass Green Felt  Flowers Gossip Girl Inspired Headband - Kirevi888
Grass Green Felt F...
$20.00
Teal Chevron Thank You Cards (Set of 10) - simplypaperie
Teal Chevron Thank ...
$20.00
LOVEBELLY soft mint green plush with tangerine nose and turquoise floral cotton heart by might - mightMIGHT
LOVEBELLY soft mint...
$20.00
Vintage Green Typewriter Olivetti Lettera 32 60's - VirginiaVintageShop
Vintage Green Typew...
$110.00
Garden Key-Romantic necklace-Teal blue verdigris patina.Peach pink,white Czech flowers.Antiqued silver chain.Gift for her.Valentines - GBILOBA
Garden Key-Romantic...
$15.50
STACKING BRACELET - Vibrant Tangerine Orange and Teal Glam Seed Beads - ThePrettyDoGood
STACKING BRACELET -...
$5.99
A lime-green overalls with fishes - tenderblue
A lime-green overal...
$70.00
Turkish rose handmade knit crochet mohair neckwarmer  Turquoise sapphire ivory cornflower teal iris royal - Ayca
Turkish rose handma...
$47.00
Printed throw pillow: hand printed little houses in tangerine orange on sandy beige cotton pillow cushion cover - EarthLab
Printed throw pillo...
$38.00
Tiny earring studs grass green stud earrings - agatechristina
Tiny earring studs ...
$10.00
Antique Serving Plate Platter R S Prussia Ornate Floral - RosaMeyerCollection
Antique Serving Pla...
$46.00
Fanciful and Unique Handmade Love Bird Wedding Cake Topper - TheBohoBride
Fanciful and Unique...
$49.99