Another first!

 

Here's a collage of my first published bracelet! It's in Bead-it Today.

The August issue is out now.

 

I love using vintage pieces in my designs. The bracelet above features a vintage Weiss brooch. This brooch was given to me but you can find similar ones online or at estate sales.

Tip: Make sure you always look at the back of the brooch if you are looking for a signed Weiss brooch. Here's a website with advise on how to spot fakes! http://vintagecostumejewels.com/Info/How_to_Spot_Fake_Weiss_Jewelry.htm

Here's some I found that you can use to create your own 'vintage brooch' bracelet!
Design Tip: Don't cut off the pin part of the brooch if its a real Weiss brooch. Keep the integrity of it so you can wear it again as a brooch at a later time.

Follow Roxanne's board vintage brooches on Pinterest.

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 first published necklace!!!

 

This necklace is my first published necklace and piece in

Bead It Today magazine. In the June 2014 issue!

Here are some earrings I created that were also shown

with the necklace...

This issue came out around my birthday and was the best gift ever!

Thank you Joanna and Bead It Today for including me in your mag!

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"

Saturday Sale for my blog friends!

Special savings on my some of my published designs!

Visit my sale just for my blog friends & visitors at:

http://roxannemendoza.blogspot.com/

"Flower Charm" w/ vintage little picture lockets

"Lavender Fields"

"Fancy Pink Rosette"

"April Showers" vintage green/white  beads

"Little Owls" {published in Jewelry Stringing}

"Sunday Brunch" 

"Purple Life Saver" featuring a vintage purple bead

"Copper Squared" {published in Jewelry Stringing} w/ vintage copper beads

"May Flowers"

"Vintage Acorn" {published in 101 Bracelets Necklaces and Earrings '12}
w/ vintage bead caps

'Vintage Carnelian & Turquoise' {published in Stringing mag} w/
vintage orange-red carnelian beads

'Vintage Verde' {published in Stringing mag}

'Cherry Blossom' {published in 101 Bracelets, Necklaces & Earrings '12}

'Early Spring' {published in Bead Trends} --- {Last pair!}
w/ vintage flower cabs

'Red Mistletoe' {published in Bead Trends mag}

'Vintage Glitter Snowballs' {published in Stringing mag} w/
vintage glitter beads

'Winterberries' {published in Stringing mag}

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 earring project in 101BNE 2013

These earrings can be seen in 101 Bracelets, Necklaces and Earrings 2013!

They are called 'Vintage Garden' (page 71).

These earrings are very special to me because they were created in memory of my grandmother. I have many memories being with her in her yard tending to her flowers. I know she would be proud of me if she were still here on earth. My Grandma Champion will always be an inspiration to me. :)

I'm honored to be included in this once a year issue...

Check out the beautiful necklace on the cover!
Erin of Tesori Trovati designed the necklace and even created the bird pendant!
Visit Erin's etsy shop to create your own bird inspired necklace. 

Have a great rest of the summer and enjoy creating!

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 2013 Jewelry Stringing {The Color Issue}



'Owl' earrings

 

 

Are you ready for Spring?

These cute little owls are ready!

My 'Owl' earrings can be seen in the most recent issue of Jewelry Stringing. They can be seen in the earring gallery {#13}. The material info is listed in the back of the magazine.

 

Be sure to check out this issue and get inspired to create this Spring!

 

-Roxi

 

 

 

 

 

Misc...

 

Hi there! Sorry I've been away for a while. Things look busy until next year too! Learning to enjoy life...because its too short.

The above pic is a little something my giveaway winner received recently. It shipped all the way to Australia! So exciting!

Check back here on Sat. Nov10th for my 'Cup of Bead Soup' post! I wish I had more time to create more stuff with all the beads given but time was not on my side. Why does it seem there is less time as we get older? Time does fly by too fast. Remember to stop and enjoy those precious moments with loved ones!

Roxi

As seen in 101 BNE magazine {Part 2}

'Bubbly Rose Earrings'

These earrings are the second project that is featured in 101 Bracelets, Necklaces and Earrings 2012. You can find this project on page 35. Let me know if it inspires you!

 I am way behind on blog posts, my upcoming giveaway, and anything else jewelry related. Things have been very busy but I hope to get back into the swing of things soon. (ps...I just love how this pic turned out...it feels calm and peaceful to me.)

-Roxi

Published designs in Stringing {Summer}

Have you seen the Summer edition of Jewelry Stringing? It is jam packed with lots of inspiration to carry you through the summer months happily creating your own jewelry. I am honored to have 2 earring designs in this issue!



#4...As shown on page 58.

I had the best time creating these {above} earrings! I created my own faux patina on the top rose beads. (You can find these beads at my etsy shop.) Orange and Turquoise is always a pretty summer combination. I can picture these earrings paired with a white sun dress!




#2...As shown on page 58.

The earrings above are called 'Calm Seas.' The were inspired by the beach and the serenity of just being close to nature. I like to use vintage beads in my designs. I typically use uncirculated vintage beads in my designs and love mixing old and new elements together!  To find out which beads are vintage, and not as hard to find as you may think, pick up a copy of the summer issue of Stringing on newstands now.

Playing with photo effects and jewelry

I've been wanting to post all week and show you my earrings that are in the current issue of Stringing Magazine! {shown below}

The earrings are created with raw brass hammered disks, and pretty green picasso czech glass beads. When I created these spring inspired earrings I didn't have a specific design in mind!

{my original photo} Pin It

I knew I was going to use the brass hammered disks to mimic the sun.

{lighter washed-out look} Pin It

And then, since these earrings are for the spring season, I decided to pair the disks with green beads.

{brighter, intense look} Pin It

These beads, in different variations of greens and teals, complemented the brass disks perfectly! Then I topped them off with a smaller bronze bead. Sometimes, designs flow easily and come together just the way you had hoped!

ps...Thank you Stringing for showcasing these earrings in your spring issue!

Roxi

Photos and beads

{'Paint the Town Red' earrings}

Recently, I was playing around with my photo {above} of my 'paint the town red' earrings. I really like the way the pic turned out. If you are a reader of my blog you will recognize that these earrings were recently published in the Jan. '12 issue of Bead Trends magazine.

These earrings are so easy to make! Just pick up the issue of Bead Trends for step by step instructions. If you have any questions or need any beading help just let me know. :)

Rose bead resource:

{vintage brass rose beads}

found at: Vintage Baubles

You can add a small 4mm Swarovski crystal bead in the center of these beads like I did! Then a pretty teardrop bead of your choice will finish off this look.

-Roxi