Quick + Easy Beadwork

 

 

I'm so honored to be in this special issue of Beadwork

with all these talented designers! If you haven't seen

this issue go find it at Beading Daily or here:

http://www.interweavestore.com/quick-easy-beadwork-2016

 

There are 30 beading projects that are 'quick & easy' to make!

 

Roxanne is a published jewelry designer living in California. She creates in her studio surrounded by the people and things she loves.
You can find her designs at http://www.roxidesigns.com

Good bye Summer! Thanks for the memories...

I hope everyone had a great summer! We have done a lot

 

of traveling this summer and had lots of fun with family

 

and friends. But, now with summer coming to a close

 

it's time to get back to my normal routine. :)

 

 

In order to get back to creating I will need to get that office

 

into shape (but that's a whole other post).

 

One of my favorite designers, Miss Erin,

 

is in the process of organizing her office...check out her blog for

 

inspiration on getting your space organized!

 

 

 

Cleo's Jewels

 

 

During a road trip to Avila Beach, CA this summer

 

 I got to catch up with my issue of Create Jewelry!

 

 

 

 

 

PS...The cover necklace is amazing!!!

 

And created by another one of my favorite designers, Erin Siegel.

 

If you haven't checked out this once a year issue---you should!



Roxanne is a published jewelry designer living in California. She creates in her studio surrounded by the people and things she loves. You can find her designs at http://www.roxidesigns.com

handmade...jewelry...vintage elements...mixed media..."roxi designs to bring a little sunshine to your day"

More new stuff...

"Take Flight" Necklace



Now available at my shop!

https://www.zibbet.com/roxi/take-flight-109298 



 



"Garden Party" Earrings

These earrings are now available at my shop. They are a

limited edition design.

Roxanne is a published jewelry designer living in California. She creates in her studio surrounded by the people and things she loves. You can find her designs at http://www.roxidesigns.com

handmade...jewelry...vintage elements...mixed media..."roxi designs to bring a little sunshine to your day"

New stuff...

Mixed Metals w/ Purple Wire accents

This necklace just sold...thank you! But, custom orders

are available for this design. Use the 'contact me' button to order.



"Take Flight" Earrings

These earrings are a limited edition design and available now

at my online shop.

Roxanne is a published jewelry designer living in California. She creates in her studio surrounded by the people and things she loves. You can find her designs at http://www.roxidesigns.com

handmade...jewelry...vintage elements...mixed media..."roxi designs to bring a little sunshine to your day"

FLASH Sale!

I'm having a "Flash Sale" until Thursday, 5/21/15 at 10pm (P.S.T.). Receive 20% off of items listed here: http://roxi.bigcartel.com/ (Items will be discounted and shown as 'on sale' for 24 hours then they will be moved to my new shop.)

Roxanne is a published jewelry designer living in California. She creates in her studio surrounded by the people and things she loves. You can find her designs at http://www.roxidesigns.com

handmade...jewelry...vintage elements...mixed media..."roxi designs to bring a little sunshine to your day"

My Mother's Day gift for mom

 

This is what I made for my mom this Mother's Day!

 

Every year I like to make her something and this year

 

it was this ring. I hand painted it in her favorite colors!

 

 

Here are some basic directions to make your own:

 

So what I did was get a vintage earring

 

and take the clip on part off. Then you gently clean the

 

earring and let dry. Pick some acrylic paint colors you want to use.

 

(I only used 2 colors based off the flower design.)

 

 

I then mixed equal parts paint and Mod Podge (I'm sure you can use

 

a similar crafters glue if you want. This is just what I had on hand).

 

Dab the paint/glue mixture onto the parts of the earring or metal

 

you want to paint. Some areas may need extra mixture applied

 

and that's ok. Let dry.

 

 

Gently file the raised edges for a vintage-y look (I used

a nail file). Seal with a clear spray gloss. Let dry.

 

Add to your ring blank as necessary.

 

And it's that easy to make your vintage inspired ring!



Roxanne is a published jewelry designer living in California.

She creates in her studio surrounded by the people and things she loves.

You can find her designs at http://www.roxidesigns.com

 

handmade...jewelry...vintage elements...mixed media...

"roxi designs to bring a little sunshine to your day"

Cherry Blossom Inspired

Hand painted pendants

 

These pendants are hand painted by me. I'm still deciding

 

how to use them. I can turn them into rings or use them

 

in a bracelet or necklace. Too many options!

 

Edited 5/13/15: These are now available at my Etsy shop!

Top left: Little Bird; Middle Left: Cherry Blossom on Teal background;
Middle Right: Lavender color Blossom on Pink background;
Bottom: Cherry Blossom on Mint Green background.

I'm also open to selling them as is. If you are interested let me know!

 

Or, if you want to reserve one for a custom piece of jewelry

 

that you want me to create for you, just let me know. 

Roxanne is a published jewelry designer living in California. She creates in her studio surrounded by the people and things she loves. You can find her designs at http://www.roxidesigns.com

 

handmade...jewelry...vintage elements...mixed media...

"roxi designs to bring a little sunshine to your day"

Shop update...preview

"Sweet Pink Heart"



This necklace will be going up in my shop this week.

 

It's made in the same style as my "Garden Party" necklace

 

(see previous post).

 

 

This Sweet Pink Heart necklace features a

 

pink and cream vintage heart bead, antiqued brass

 

chain, ribbon, Czech glass beads, and a vintage focal bead.

 

Necklace length is long and over the head style (no clasp).

 

 

 

 

 

Roxanne is a published jewelry designer living in California. She creates in her studio surrounded by the people and things she loves. You can find her designs at http://www.roxidesigns.com

 

handmade...jewelry...vintage elements...mixed media...

"roxi designs to bring a little sunshine to your day"

Shop update

Now available!

 

 

 

 



"Arctic Circle" Necklace



This is the only 1 available! Contact me before it goes

 

up on the website tomorrow if you want to purchase it.

 

$27. (+ 3.50 shipping)

Roxanne is a published jewelry designer living in California. She creates in her studio surrounded by the people and things she loves. You can find her designs at http://www.roxidesigns.com

 

handmade...jewelry...vintage elements...mixed media...

"roxi designs to bring a little sunshine to your day"

Garden Party Necklace & Bracelet

 

My "Garden Party" necklace and bracelet can be found

 

in the current issue of Jewelry Stringing magazine -Spring 2015.

 

 

Here's a close up of the necklace.

 

It's a long style necklace that doesn't need a clasp.

 

There's lots of ribbon, brass, and spring-time elements!

 

 

 

I also created a matching bracelet.

 

I used some vintage beads in both of these pieces...

 

can you tell which are vintage?

 

Check out the Spring issue of Stringing and get

 

inspired to create something to wear this Spring!

Roxanne is a published jewelry designer living in California. She creates in her studio surrounded by the people and things she loves. You can find her designs at http://www.roxidesigns.com

 

handmade...jewelry...vintage elements...mixed media...

"roxi designs to bring a little sunshine to your day"

Spring is here!

"Berries"

 

 

So happy that Spring is officially here! I love this time of year...

 

minus the allergies.

 

 

As I was about to post this pic of one of my favorite necklaces

 

someone purchased it. That someone is my sister so at least I

 

can still borrow it. ;)

 

 

About the necklace:

 

The yellow chevron piece is vintage.
The blue fabric is from a favorite sundress.
And the flowers/berries clusters adds that final touch.


Happy Spring,

Roxanne is a published jewelry designer living in California. She creates in her studio surrounded by the people and things she loves. You can find her designs at http://www.roxidesigns.com

handmade...jewelry...vintage elements...mixed media...
"roxi designs to bring a little sunshine to your day"

Garden Party {Earrings}

Garden Party

These earrings were so fun to make! There were actually part of the

 

Garden Party jewelry set submitted to Jewelry Stringing.

 

The matching necklace and bracelet can be seen in the current Spring issue!

 

 

 

If you are interested in a little tutorial on creating a similar pair of

 

earrings leave me a comment below.

 

 

*These will also be available for purchase soon on my site.

 

 

 

 

Roxanne is a published jewelry designer living in California. She creates in her studio surrounded by the people and things she loves. You can find her designs at http://www.roxidesigns.com

 

handmade...jewelry...vintage elements...mixed media...

"roxi designs to bring a little sunshine to your day"

Spring Things




Vintage Butterflies

 

                                        Just in....vintage butterflies available at my shop!

Roxanne is a published jewelry designer living in California. She creates in her studio surrounded by the people and things she loves. You can find her designs at http://www.roxidesigns.com

  handmade...jewelry...vintage elements...mixed media...

"roxi designs to bring a little sunshine to your day"

Thinking of Spring



Spring Eternal

Here in Cali it already feels like the beginning of Spring...

 

so these pics definitely go with the nice weather.

 

The pic above is a one-of-a-kind bracelet made with a

 

vintage leaf bead. (The leaf is a 'new/uncirculated' vintage bead.)

 

The chain consists of metal beads and a crystal rondelle with 

 

some raspberry color beads to finish off this bracelet.

 

 

PS...the clasp is hidden behind the big leaf!

Now available on my site!



Stay tuned for my next 'Thinking of Spring' jewelry post! 



Roxanne is a published jewelry designer living in California. She creates in her studio surrounded by the people and things she loves. You can find her designs at http://www.roxidesigns.com

 

handmade...jewelry...vintage elements...mixed media...

"roxi designs to bring a little sunshine to your day"

♥ Heart Earrings ♥

 

Since tomorrow is Super Bowl Sunday I'm posting today.

 

I updated this published (in Stringing 2011) design by

 

changing the crystal color and doing a little wire wrap.

 

I'm loving the very pink crystal and only have enough hearts

 

to do 4 pairs of this design. So contact me if you want a pair!

 

{$20. each}

 

I'm only taking the first 4 people who contact me.

 

I can also do a pale pink crystal if desired.

 

Enjoy your weekend!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Roxanne is a published jewelry designer living in California. She creates in her studio surrounded by the people and things she loves. You can find her designs at http://www.roxidesigns.com   

 

       handmade...jewelry...vintage elements...mixed media..."roxi designs to bring a little sunshine to your day"

♥ Hearts ♥ Arriving Feb. 1st!



I'm getting in the mood to make heart earrings again! Remember these? (above)

This design was published in Jewelry Stringing and was actually my first

design published with them!

Published design in Jewelry Stringing.



I plan on doing these but with other a different crystal color.

I'm thinking of doing a variety of earrings

with crystal colors ranging from pinks

to a deeper Marsala color.

Stay tuned!

PS...I am also thinking about making some limited edition kits

w/ basic instructions for your own jewelry making!

***These kits would be for your personal use and not for resale.***

Roxanne is a published jewelry designer living in California. She creates in her studio surrounded by the people and things she loves. You can find her designs at http://www.roxidesigns.com 

handmade...jewelry...vintage elements...mixed media...

"roxi designs to bring a little sunshine to your day"

Marsala...maybe?

Image found on Pinterest via:

http://www.elegantweddinginvites.com/pantone-color-of-the-year-2015-marsala-wedding-color-schemes/#

By now you have heard about Pantone's color of the year for 2015.

If not, it's Marsala. A redish-brown color. And its all over Pinterest.

Once, you start looking for it you will see a ton of color pairing ideas

(on Pinterest). There are some that already dislike the color choice and

while I'm not totally sure if I'm in love with it...I think I like it...maybe.

What I like most is the muted color variations that can be paired with it.

(See above)

The wedding color scheme I found can be inspiration for tons of jewelry ideas.

Here are some beads I found (some I've already purchased) from one of my

favorite Etsy shop owners. Karen at ArteBellaSurplus is a joy to work with

and always has the best selection of Czech glass beads around!



Image found on Etsy via:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/212700936/chestnut-pansies-4-new-premium-picasso?ref=shop_home_active_5



Image found on Etsy via:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/212699614/plumeria-4-new-picasso-czech-glass?ref=shop_home_feat_2

Can you tell I'm ready for Spring? Love the Pansies...and

Karen has other colors to choose from! I've already ordered the Plumeria Pansies

and can't wait to create something Spring-y.




Here are my favorite beads, so far, designing around the color Marsala!

Some, I've already ordered as well. ;)



Image found on Etsy via:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/184108932/golden-rose-10-picasso-czech-faceted?ref=shop_home_active_14



Image found on Etsy via:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/109193611/carved-plums-10-picasso-czech-glass?ref=shop_home_active_13



Image found on Etsy via:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/159776587/pink-fairy-dust-50-picasso-czech-glass?ref=shop_home_active_8



After discovering all the design color possibilities using the color Marsala...

I think my 'maybe' is definitely a Yes!

Do you have any plans to design using this color? If so, what colors will you pair with Marsala?



Roxanne is a published jewelry designer living in California. She creates in her studio surrounded by the people and things she loves. You can find her designs at http://www.roxidesigns.com

handmade...jewelry...vintage elements...mixed media...

"roxi designs to bring a little sunshine to your day"