Another really fun and oh so delicate seed bead bracelet that took many hours to make. This is called the Splash bracelet because the loops appear to "splash" like water when you drop the pink foil beads in the center. Very fluid and incredibly comfortable to wear.
November 15, 2007
Red Smokin Hot Swarovski Caterpillar bracelet
Just in time for the holidays!
I have a bracelet just like this one. I've had a lot people ask to buy it. So, I made another and here it is. Photos, at least mine, just don't capture the gorgeous color and sparkle. The seedbeads on the loops are a silver lined red and they have a lot more color than you see in the photo. I topped those off with Swarovski crystals in Siam, Garnet, Burgundy, and Ruby!
I have a bracelet just like this one. I've had a lot people ask to buy it. So, I made another and here it is. Photos, at least mine, just don't capture the gorgeous color and sparkle. The seedbeads on the loops are a silver lined red and they have a lot more color than you see in the photo. I topped those off with Swarovski crystals in Siam, Garnet, Burgundy, and Ruby!
Wire wrapped Amethyst Donut Pendant on Satin Cord
This piece is a very pretty little Amethyst donut wire wrapped with loads of detail and sterling silver wire as well all Sterling Silver nuggets and some very cool coils. It hangs from a 16" black satin cord with sterling silver clasps. I wish you could see how pretty the color is and the stones quality!
Black Gold Amazonite Bracelet
Black Gold Amazonite Bracelet
Another chunky stone bracelet from Adrienne Designs! This one is Sterling Silver wire wrapped around some great big Black Gold Amazonite coin beads. I've added a couple of small rondelle beads to the extender chain too. The disks measure about 1-1/2" across. All Silver work is hand crafted including the hammered Swan neck hook clasp. By the way, the "black gold" is pyrite sparkling in the black tourmaline crystals in the amazonite.
November 12, 2007
=Etsy Street Teams and Me
Well today was a completely gloomy day and I stayed buried in my computer for most of it. I have Fibromyalgia (gasp!) and days like today when rain threatens and the weather fronts move in and out, I really don't feel much like moving. However, that said, life does go on and I really have to participate....not doing so makes me really cranky.
Two really good things: I joined two street teams on Etsy.com. The Kansas City Etsy Street Team - a group of Kansas City, Missouri and Kansas City, Kansas artist working together to advance the handmade cause and share ideas for sales, art shows, etc. I'm so excited to get involved with local artists interested in supporting each other!
The second group is JET - Jewelry on Etsy Street Team. This is a large group of jewelry artists at least 300 strong working to support one another in the arts but also sponsoring contests online, sharing ideas and professional business practices.
Joining a street team benefits everyone involved and I'm looking forward to the sharing of ideas and support. My one concern is this: am I really a "group" person?
My church encourages participation in small groups and although I know this is a beneficial element for most people....some of us just aren't the "group" type. I realize that a local small group is probably more restrictive than an online group of many but I get a bit anxious just wondering if I'll be able to keep up and participate the required amount. Is that weird or what? I don't think I'm going to freak out and quit or drive myself crazy trying to fit in but it does raise the question ... "What is right for me?
I can tell you that I don't really feel comfortable in a small group at church - I can find any number of reasons not to join one - the wrong day of the week, they meet too early in the morning, they meet too late at night, they're too old, they're too young, they have kids, they don't, etc.,etc.,etc. I don't like feeling like I have to be a part of a group to be a part of the group.
Believe it or not the two subjects of Fibromyalgia and groups really do have a connection. I think my struggle with group memberships has a lot to do with chronic illness. You just never know when you're going to feel well enough to participate so it's very intimidating to commit to a regular meeting. The beauty of joining online groups is this...you can attend meetings in your jammies! You don't have to look good, feel good, or even sound good. If you want to attend but refrain from participation it's okay and perfectly acceptable in an online group. Just try getting away with that in a small personal live group.
Most people outside of my family and really close friends don't even know I have Fibromyalgia. It's not a part of my life I like to share and it's not a part of my life I like to acknowledge so it's not surprising I don't talk about it much. I think I'll give this group thing a try - despite my personal health issues. I may even be required to attend a meeting with the KC Etsy Street Team at some point but I think I can handle that on occasion.
What are your thoughts on group meetings and memberships? Do you like being a member or do they freak you out?
See you soon!
Two really good things: I joined two street teams on Etsy.com. The Kansas City Etsy Street Team - a group of Kansas City, Missouri and Kansas City, Kansas artist working together to advance the handmade cause and share ideas for sales, art shows, etc. I'm so excited to get involved with local artists interested in supporting each other!
The second group is JET - Jewelry on Etsy Street Team. This is a large group of jewelry artists at least 300 strong working to support one another in the arts but also sponsoring contests online, sharing ideas and professional business practices.
Joining a street team benefits everyone involved and I'm looking forward to the sharing of ideas and support. My one concern is this: am I really a "group" person?
My church encourages participation in small groups and although I know this is a beneficial element for most people....some of us just aren't the "group" type. I realize that a local small group is probably more restrictive than an online group of many but I get a bit anxious just wondering if I'll be able to keep up and participate the required amount. Is that weird or what? I don't think I'm going to freak out and quit or drive myself crazy trying to fit in but it does raise the question ... "What is right for me?
I can tell you that I don't really feel comfortable in a small group at church - I can find any number of reasons not to join one - the wrong day of the week, they meet too early in the morning, they meet too late at night, they're too old, they're too young, they have kids, they don't, etc.,etc.,etc. I don't like feeling like I have to be a part of a group to be a part of the group.
Believe it or not the two subjects of Fibromyalgia and groups really do have a connection. I think my struggle with group memberships has a lot to do with chronic illness. You just never know when you're going to feel well enough to participate so it's very intimidating to commit to a regular meeting. The beauty of joining online groups is this...you can attend meetings in your jammies! You don't have to look good, feel good, or even sound good. If you want to attend but refrain from participation it's okay and perfectly acceptable in an online group. Just try getting away with that in a small personal live group.
Most people outside of my family and really close friends don't even know I have Fibromyalgia. It's not a part of my life I like to share and it's not a part of my life I like to acknowledge so it's not surprising I don't talk about it much. I think I'll give this group thing a try - despite my personal health issues. I may even be required to attend a meeting with the KC Etsy Street Team at some point but I think I can handle that on occasion.
What are your thoughts on group meetings and memberships? Do you like being a member or do they freak you out?
See you soon!
November 11, 2007
Sunday Morning Lazy
Good morning! It's just wrong for me to be feeling so lazy on this Autumn Sunday morning but it's kind of overcast and muggy outside - I discovered this when I took "the Brode" out for his morning routine. "The Brode" is Brodie my Westie - the one on my lap in the profile photo. He's my great buddy and I don't know what I'd do for entertainment if it weren't for him..
Anyhoodle, back to this lazy morning. Normally I'd be sitting in church but it was just too warm in my bed this day with my snuggly d.h. and the quiet sounds of a sleeping house to disturb the ambiance.
So, I finally dragged myself out and decided that this would be a great time to check out my little store and see how sales are looking. Come see my newest listings at http://www.adriennedesigns.etsy.com/ ! I have all kinds of lovely things and just posted a Storewide 20% off Sale through November 30th. That is a great sale not to mention the free shipping special I'm running too!
These are a couple of my latest listings...
a Swallow necklace ( I have matching earrings at the store) and this really long chunky stone and chain necklace
- made with 12 different stones and brass chain. Very trendy!
These are a couple of my latest listings...
a Swallow necklace ( I have matching earrings at the store) and this really long chunky stone and chain necklace
- made with 12 different stones and brass chain. Very trendy! Also, I had a request for more earrings! I must admit to having them but not listing them because I really am not a fan of photographing earrings....but I did get several pairs of earrings and a few new bracelets and necklaces listed at http://www.adriennedesigns.etsy.com/ and many of them would be just great for holiday parties, formal occasions, weddings, etc. Very sparkley and fabulous in a Marilyn Monroe kind of way.
Here are a few:
That's it for today. I'm going to wriggle back into my bed and dream about Turkey Day!
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