Bead Hoarders Blog Hop {2nd Annual}

It's reveal time!



This is a portion of the hoard (above). I purchased a graduated set of Dalmatian Jasper beads when I first started making jewelry. I remember getting these on eBay about 7 or 8 years ago!





I never used them because I didn't know how to showcase them properly. But, knew they were meant to be in a necklace. When I first started out making jewelry I was only creating bracelets. So, the Dalmatian Jasper sat and sat.





I don't know if I hoarded the Dalmatian Jasper because I liked them so much or because they were expensive or because I simply didn't have a design in mind. Then one day I knew it was time for them to see the light of day...

"Stonehenge"



I created "Stonehenge" using the hoard! I always like to incorporate vintage beads (the black bead link chain) into my designs. There's a lot of stringing involved in this piece (at least for me). I've been working hard since last year on my necklace designs since necklaces have always intimidated me. I hope you enjoy what I created. :)





PS...if you get a chance to do a web search on Dalmatian Jasper you will see the healing properties associated with the stone. It's very interesting!






*********Make sure you visit everyone's blog and have fun hopping around!*************

Lori Anderson	www.PrettyThingsBlog.com  (Hostess)
Audrey Belanger	esperianterra.blogspot.com
Jenny Kyrlach	http://anafiassa.blogspot.com/
Kathy Lindemer	http://bay-moon-design.blogspot.com/
Lori Schneider	http://beadaddicted.blogspot.com/
Dee Elgie	http://cherryobsidia.blogspot.co.uk
Dolores Raml	http://craftydscreations.wordpress.com
Rebecca Ednie	Http://eclecticendeavours.blogspot.com
Lili Krist	http://emjestudio.blogspot.com/
Marybeth Rich	http://forestofjewels.blogspot.com/
Hannah Rosner	http://goodrivergallery.wordpress.com/blog/
Nicole Prince	http://healingbeading.blogspot.com/
Deana Hager	http://justdeesarts.blogspot.com/
Jackie Ryan	http://kydojewellery.blogspot.co.uk/
Elsie Deliz-Fonseca	http://ladelizchica.blogspot.com/
Mowse Doyle	http://mowsemadethis.blogspot.com/
Evelyn Shelby	http://raindropcreationsbyevelyn.blogspot.com
Lisa Johnson	http://spudandmrsbutters.blogspot.com/
Terri Gauthier	http://terrisbloomingideas.blogspot.com/
Patti Pruhs	http://threebeadsandastring.blogspot.com
Shai Williams	http://www.shaihasramblings.com/
Andrea Glick	http://zenithjade.blogspot.com/
K Hutchinson	https://jumbledhutch.wordpress.com
Marci Brooks	https://thatnothingbewasted.wordpress.com/
Jo-Ann Woolverton	itsabeadifulcreation.blogspot.ca
Jasvanti Patel	Jewelrybyjasvanti.blogspot.com
Laurie Vyselaar	Lefthandjewelry.wordpress.com
Lisa Knappenberger	LIRaysaDesigns.blogspot.com
Mary Lindell	marylindell.com
Niky Sayers	silverniknats.blogspot.co.uk
Sandra McGriff	skyescreativechaos.blogspot.com
Patricia Handschuh	thecolorofdreams.blogspot.com
Erin Prais-Hintz	treasures-found.blogspot.com
Maria Rosa Sharrow	willowstreetshops.blogspot.com
Kathleen Breeding	www.99bobotw.blogspot.com
Monique Urquhart	www.ahalfbakednotion.blogspot.com
Jackie Locantore	www.artfire.com/ext/shop/blog/MorningStar
Sheryl Stephens	www.babblebead.blogspot.com
Becky Pancake	www.beckypancakebeaddesigns.blogspot.com
Mona Arnott	www.bijouxgemsjoy.blogspot.ca
Michelle Escano	www.cabbycraft.com
Denise McCabe	www.cabewoman.blogspot.com
Carolyn Lawson	www.carolynscreationswa.blogspot.com
Sheila Prose	www.catswithbeads.blogspot.com
Kim Dworak	www.cianciblue.blogspot.com
Iveth Caruso	www.CreativeAtelier.net/blog
Deborah Apodaca	www.deborahapodacadesigns.blogspot.com/
Elizabeth Bunn	www.elizabethbeads.blogspot.com
Janine Lucas	www.esfera.me/travel/blog/travel-stories
Kari Asbury	www.hippiechickdesign.blogspot.com
Inge von Roos	www.ingetraud.wordpress.com
Divya N	www.jewelsofsayuri.com
Debbie Rasmussen	www.kepirasmussen.blogspot.com
KJ	www.kjsbeadaciousbeads.blogspot.com/
Klaudete Koon	www.klaudetekoon.blogspot.com
Ghislaine Kruse-van Erp	www.kruseartllc.com
Ginger Bishop	www.lilmummylikes.blogspot.com
Kelly Schermerhorn	www.meanderingwithkelly.blogspot.com
Mischelle Andrade	www.micheladasmusings.blogspot.com
Sue Kelly	www.midlifegreaterexpectations.blogspot.com
Rachel Mallis	www.mintmonarch.com/#!Blog/c1jlz
Susan McClelland	www.mistheword12.com
Mary K McGraw	www.mkaymac.blogspot.com
Tania Spivey	www.moobiegracedesigns.blogspot.com
Stephanie Perry	www.mustardbeadbystephanieperry.blogspot.com
Mitzie Crider	www.NeedfulLuxuries.Blogspot.com
Nicole Rennell	Www.nicolerennell.com/blog
Nicole Valentine	www.nvalentine.blogspot.com
Karen Mitchell	www.overthemoon-design.com
Tammy Adams	www.paisleylizard.com/blog/
Patty Miller	www.pattymillerbeads.blogspot.com
Blanca Medina	www.peru-medesigns.com
Stephanie Haussler	www.pixybugdesigns.blogspot.com
Roxanne Mendoza	www.roxidesigns.blogspot.com  {YOU ARE HERE!}
Claire Fabian	www.saraccino.blogspot.com
Bridget Torres	www.shears58.net
Donetta Farrington	www.simplygorgeous-donetta.blogspot.com
Lee Koopman	www.stregajewellry.wordpress.com
Deb Fortin	www.studiok24.blogspot.ca
Susan Walls	Www.susansartcircus.com/blog
Cece Cormier	www.thebeadingyogini.com
Heather Otto	www.thecrafthopper.com
Lizzie Clarke	www.theneedtobead.blogspot.co.uk
Elizabeth Hodges	www.thewhisperingseas.blogspot.com
Fay Wolfenden	www.torchfairy.blogspot.com
Kelly Hosford Patterson	www.TravelingSideShow.blogspot.com
Nan Smith	www.wirednan.blogspot.ca
Jayne Capps	wwwww.mamasgototdoodle.blogspot.com

Robin Kae Reed                                       http://www.willowdragon.blogspot.com/
Melissa Trudinger                                   https://beadrecipes.wordpress.com/

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"

Sneak Peak before web store update tonight

Very Vintage Bracelet
Size: 7 1/2"

 

This bracelet features all vintage beads!

A beautiful vintage strand of glass beads that look like pearls.

Vintage brass flower bead & a vintage handmade swirl glass bead

complete this design!

This will be going up on the website soon! It's currently available
at my 25% Off Sale blog link.

Send me a message if you are interested before its listed tonight.






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"

25% off sale!

"Off the Grid"

Don't miss out on my Black Friday - Cyber Monday Sale!

My newsletter subscribers got the first look...now it's your turn.

Follow this link to my newsletter for the sale blog link!



https://madmimi.com/p/4b0595#

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"

Free Earrings...with necklace purchase

 

I'm offering these matching earrings as a bonus gift with purchase!

Enter code "THANKS"  when purchasing the necklace shown below.

 



"From Paris, With Love"

Visit my online shop: http://roxidesigns.com/Shop_3.html

                                    to purchase this necklace.

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"

Halloween Design Inspiration {Jewelry - Part 2}

 

Skulls & Chains

 This is the necklace I created using the skulls from my previous post.

I had submitted this to a mag but it didn't get picked up. That's ok,

because now I can wear it on Halloween. I'm liking the glam goth/

glam rock look!

Skulls & Chains

Close up view of the little skull. (left) 

I wrapped each skull head with

some wire and attached them to the necklace.

I wanted to make matching wrapped skull head earrings

but haven't got around to that yet. ;)

But this coral pair was created yesterday...

(below)

Mr. & Mrs. ---SOLD!---

I haven't decided if they are going to be earrings or not.

I had the little black ribbon flower and it looked like a hat

so one of the skulls got the hat. Then I thought they looked like

a cute pair. So I named them Mr. & Mrs.!

They are ready to become earrings (just need to add the ear hooks).

Or, they can be a focal on a necklace or bracelet. They are

on the bigger side. (see the previous post link to visit the etsy

shop where I purchased them).

Hope you enjoyed this Halloween themed 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"

Shop update

"Ocean's Mosaic"

The last of the summer necklaces is available at my website!

www.roxidesigns.com

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"

Jewelry Stringing Winter 2014

"Fancy" earrings

These are the earrings shown in the most recent Jewelry Stringing. 

I love how they sparkle and how they look on! Simply Fancy!

The cover is gorgeous. 

I received my copy yesterday but need to sit down with it for awhile. Get inspired this holiday season and dazzle your family & friends with some handmade gifts this year.

PS...I will have a limited amount of these earrings available! The main focal bead is a vintage find. Let me know if Santa needs a little help filling those stockings! 

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 goodies!

'Sunday Brunch'

{Limited edition} Click on pic to purchase.

 

 



'April Showers'



{Only 1 pair available!} Click on pic to purchase.

-Going up on the site tomorrow-

 

Roxi