5 Great Gift To Give Summer Idea I

Although Summer is not quite here, I thought it would be fun to look at gifts and things to do this summer.

Summer Classes and Camps.  These can be anything from a couple of hours learning how to create jewelry, knit or crochet, paint, draw, to an active Day Camp for kids that may include hiking, swimming, biking, a day at the playground, or the zoo.  Many of these camps not only welcome but encourage patents to join in the activity as well.

Jo-Ann Fabrics has several Summer Camps for kids from Sewing to other fun activities both educational and fun, that are geared especially for little one.  There are also adult classes available.  This Saturday, June 9th, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., Jo-Ann Fabrics is having an open house. Class sign up is 50% off, come on down and see what they have in-store for you or for your little one this Summer.  My class projects will be on display as well.

Jo-Ann Fabrics (Boise, Idaho)

1085 North Milwaukee Street

Boise, ID 83704

Get directions

Milwaukee Marketplace‎

(208) 323-5373

joann.com‎

I try to inject a little humor into things here is a fun and unique gift for the Accident Prone individual in your life, and someone is bound to wind up with a scraped knee. 

Fortune Bandages

From Toy Splash

This neat Lizard Pool Lounger.

This is neat for a day at the beach.  

From: Designed by Felisa

 

Sea-Water Octopus Compact Mirror

Description:  This compact mirror is beautiful!!! Fantasy blue sparkles fill the foundation of the front side of the compact. I adorned a lovely Octopus to the top center of the compact mirror. Compact has a combination of a smooth feeling along with perfect texture of the adorned metal Octopus. Perfect match for your accesories!!!!

I used a super sealant with to ensure stability of my design on this compact mirror.   100% designed by Felisa

 

 

From: The Alchemists Vessel

Elegant Chainmaille Collar in Silver Plate and Black Czech Glass Beads

Description: 15-1/2" long. Truly elegant, slender, slinky, silky silver and black go with everything! Very feminine. Makes a pretty accent to any outfit. May be worn to the office, on an evening out, and with that little black dress. Would make a great birthday present in any of our birthstone glass bead colors.

Silver plated wire is hand coiled, cut, beaded and linked in the European 4-in 1 Chainmaille weave to create this simple and elegant chain.

 

Thank you for stopping by and having a look.  The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.

Party and Prom Parures - New in the Shop

Happy Monday to all!

I would like to once again thank Terry for handling the blog posts and the internet responsibilities while I was doing other things that required my attention.  She did a fabulous job and I appreciate it.

It is that time of year, parties, picnics and proms are right around the corner and The Alchemists Vessel has some absolutely beautiful accessories to punch up the punch bowl patron's attire, or have them swooning at that Summer soiree.  No Prom attendee should go dancing without a gorgeous parure fit for the Prom Queen in a matching or contrasting color of her dress, or perhaps to match her date's dashing accents of color, tie and cummerbund.

These are created with the Half-Persian 3-in-1 Chain Maille weave, in choker (14" - 15"), collar (16"), and necklace (up to 18") lengths that drape the decolletage and accentuate the lovely curve of throat and shoulders.

The choker below, dubbed Phoenix Phire, is full of passion in that just right fiery red that looks stunning on everybody!  The beads glow with an inner warmth and sparkle of their own, absolutely outstanding when worn.  The chain is crafted from Silver Plated wire, and red Silver Lined Czech glass beads.  This item may be found on Etsy by following the link above.  It comes with matching earrings, arrives boxed, ready for gift giving. 

Would make a stunning and attractive present for a January or July birthday.

Here we see it in Sapphire Czech Glass beads, labeled "Luster" these shine and gleam in any light and are a wonderful deep blue color.

Upon the recommendation of a fellow Shop Owner, I tried different backgrounds while taking photos, and wouldn't you know it!  My memory card winds up full after only three photos of this stunning beauty.  I think the garden lion statue is a no go, but for the blog, it is fun and an interesting segue to the usual tailored gray board I use.

I do love this color!  Would make a wonderful September Birthstone alternative.

After new batteries and background change, we have a couple of more photos for you. 

Matching Earrings are included.

 Emerald Czech Glass Beads and Silver Plated wire are used to create this version of the choker.  14" long, the makes a nice band just above the decolletage around the throat.

Earrings too!

Also available in Amethyst (aurora borealis finish), Aquamarine, Silver lined Black, Matte Black, Crystal Blue lined, and Pink beads.  More colors are available, we are awaiting shipment!

Don't forget, custom work is available!  Convo us using the Etsy Shop's contact link, send us an e-mail, check us out on Facebook, find us on Google + leave a comment here.  We'd love to hear from you!  (Even if you're not placing an order).

Thank you for stopping by.  We would like to wish you a pleasant and enjoyable week!

**REMEMBER:  Metal is heavy, and even though these are light and lacy in appearance, adding additional rings and glass beads will add weight to the piece.  18" is long enough to hang below a collar, but not too heavy as to feel like you are wearing armor (which you are, by the way).  I would also like to mention that in no way will these delicate jewelry pieces protect you from anything, bullets, knives, sharp, or dull sticks, and Cupid's arrows included!

What's New In The Shop? Beads and Bracelets

Happy Monday!

Is everyone ready for a fabulous work week filled with fun and excitement?  No?  Can't say as I blame you.  Busy with Easter activities last weekend and inspired by spring and the beautiful things mother nature has to offer, I sat down, racked my alleged mind, and came up with these Springtime festive and fashionable beaded beauties! Yes, they are available in the shop!  Finally something new!

First, however, I would like to give an example of the weave without all the additional beads.  Although jewelry is a very forgiving medium / art form that allows you to play with ideas and styles, patterns, textures and colors, the traditional pattern must be incorporated as a basis from which to start.  So let us begin at the beginning, as that is usually best.

Here we see the Full Persian Chain Maille weave, completed in 6mm *Nickle silver jump rings, which have been hand spun and linked.  A strong, supple, and striking pattern, it is appropriate for either men or women.  Would make a great gift for a Boyfriend!

I should mention that "Nickle Silver" is not Silver, and has no Silver content at all.  Also called "German" or "Indian" Silver it is actually an alloy containing copper, nickle and zinc.

The usual formulation is 60% copper, 20% nickel and 20% zinc.  

Nickel 

These next two pretties are designs and patterns of my own creation.  Full Persian Chain Maille is not usually beaded, but the creativity bug grabbed me and said, "You SIMPLY MUST bead these bracelets".  So like a good Craft-person, I listened to my inner muse and went with its decision.  After all if I didn't, it would annoy, pester, harass, harangue me, and be a nuisance in general until I did so.

Dubbed "Chunk Maille" for their large size, which is all the rage this season.  Big, bold, colorful jewelry or statement pieces, are very in vogue this year.  I have created two distinct patterns for these bracelets, Walking Beads and Serpents Spine.  Although I am sure other Maillers have thought of this before, I haven't seen / found an exact pattern to match.

Done in Black and Red Silver lined Czech Glass beads, is March of the Lady Bug, in honor of my friend Shelly Moody.  The beads appear to walk, or march across the surface of the bracelet a versatile pattern the beads may also be worn "in front" instead of on "the top" for a different look.  The Walking Bead pattern is available in a variety of colors, single or multiple as seen here.

March of the Lady Bugs

This is one of my favorites and has two versions, the second is not shown here, and is a basic bead addition to another version of the Full Persian where a single connector ring is beaded.  That pattern will be shown later.  Serpents Spine is modeled after Dragons, Sea Serpents / Monsters (Nessie!), and of course, snakes.  The beads appear to be tucked or set inside the bracelet.  Using even intervals of non-beaded units to allow the pattern to flow and move, the beads appear to undulate through the bracelet like something through the water, a snake in the grass, or a Dragon in the clouds.

Dragon's Back

We also have some new Chain Maille Earrings and some fun and simple jewelry for those that like something a little more understated, but still shiny.  Shown here in Gunmetal jump rings in Dragon Chain and Byzantine weaves, and Red round glass beads, these are also available in a variety of shapes and colors.  At $5.00 a pair and Free Shipping, you can't go wrong!

Chain Maille Dangles 

Red Dragon

Busy Byzantine

Light

Light Blue Splatter Paint Glass Beads (Also available in Purple)

Thank you for stopping by and having a look.  We wish you a pleasant work week.

5 Great Gifts To Give 3/13/12

Good Morning,

It's Tuesday and that means new items and shops to look at and favorite.

So Blue Jewelry has had three of her lovely Cezanne Jewelry Collection pieces in the blog, this is the last one.  I hope some one has taken a look at her lovely abalone jewelry it really is spectacular! 

Cezanne spring abalone shell silver long necklace

 Description: Handmade by Soblue.

Inspired by Cézanne‘'s work.

From beautiful and high quality abalone shell pieces. It's rich in colors, it's pure from the nature. it looks like a oil painting, it's stylish. Under the light, it gives amazing reflection which changes the colors.

All the metal parts are from sterling silver.

It goes perfectly with black, white, gray, green...
It's about 66cm long.
In the last two photos please see the bracelet and earrings in set.
Earring sale link: http://www.etsy.com/listing/93895061/cezanne-spring-abalone-shell-silver
Bracelet sale link: http://www.etsy.com/listing/93894858/cezanne-spring-abalone-shell-silver?ref=v1_other_1

Copyright © Soblue Jewelry 2012 

Sues Arts

Passover is coming up, if you are attending a Seder, this would make a lovely gift for the Hostess.  Sue has some wonderful things that would make excellent Thank you gifts.  Perhaps you might find her Matza Holder and Vintage Victorian Style Salt and Pepper Shakers an appropriate gift for the table, perhaps all three would make a splendid gift as a complete set, something for the hostess, something for the Seder table and a lovely every day gift as well.

Hamsa Bracelet in Silver

 
Description: ♥♥♥♥♥ SOLD SEPARATELY: Blue or Red ♥♥♥♥♥

Gorgeously elegant and very attractive silver Hamsa bracelet that is so unique and one of a kind design.

For those of you who are not familiar with the "Bad Eye" emblem, well, it’s a symbol that’s been around for thousands of years and is believed to protect and shield against the evil eye, generate positive energy, provide good fortune, health, prosperity and happiness.

About 8" long with an added 1" extention. Size can be adjusted per request at no extra charge.

ALL MY ITEMS ARE HANDMADE AND ONE OF A KIND

CUSTOM ORDERS WELCOME

DELIVERED IN A GIFT BAG

Feel free to contact me with any questions 

(She's not yelling, she's just highlighting the important points.) 

Lovebug Wraps

Not just for babies, she has things for Mommies, too.  These are cute, and as someone who has had to go out at 2:00 a.m. to replace a Pacifier, I wish I'd had one of these!  She also offers brand options!  Click through to see them all.

5 Pacifier clips - Special SALE - Check out shop for over 150 to choose from

Description: ***Pay shipping on only 1 item! Buy 10 and it ships for 1!***

For the full selection of pacifier clips check out my shop at:

LoveBugWraps.etsy.com

No more digging through the dipper bag for the spare paci or attempting to reach around in the back seat to retrieve the binky that was thrown on the ground…No more! I vow to sell things in my store that are must haves for all moms and this is definitely a top 5 item. I know, I have 3 with one on the way.

From ItsSommertime

Isn't this adorable, and wouldn't it be cute with a matching Pacifier Clip from the above shop!  New to Etsy, It's Sommertime has some super cute clothes and accessories for boys and girls! 

Baby Boy Tuxedo Onesie

 Description:  This baby boy onesie would be perfect for Easter. The bowtie is detachable so your little boy can wear it with other shirts if you would like. If you would like a certain color convo me and let me know. It can be made in the following sizes:
NB
3-6 mos.
6-12 mos.
12-24 mos.

From Magic By Leah

This is lovely, realistic and very cute, and there will be a second sculpture in next week's blog as well.  Fantastic, and just adorable as can be, this life-like rabbit would be a wonderful addition to any collectors shelf or make a fabulous decoration for a Baby's Room.

Polymer Clay Bunny Rabbit OOAK Scale Miniature by MagicByLeah

 Description: Brown Bunny Rabbit Miniature Hand Sculpted in Polymer Clay.

This little guy is a OOAK (one of a kind) original, the first in my set of '30 Bunnies for Spring.As with all my work he is 100% handmade by me without the use of any molds. 

He is sculpted from Premo Polymer Clay over a foil and wire internal skeleton. Bunny's features are the result of hours of attention to detail and meticulous labors of love. 

He was baked to manufacture directions and left to cool slowly in the oven for increased durability. 

He was painted with a mixture of genesis paint mixed with liquid sculpey to ensure that the colors are 'baked in' and will not rub off or fade.  

He stands approximately 3 inches tall (7.5 cm)

Thank you  for stopping by and having a look.