Saturday, April 21, 2012

Wrapped, Stacked & Layered Challenge 2012









I enjoyed this challenge alot! It had been a long time since I really enjoyed making bracelets. By completing this challenge, I have a new found joy in making bracelets again! Thank you Tracy!

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Sunday, April 15, 2012

As seen in Bead Trends magazine!


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{As seen in Bead Trends April 2012}
These earrings were recently featured in the April issue of Bead Trends magazine. Their photography is always spectacular! Bead Trends featured these earrings on 2 pages which I was excited to see. {The above photo is mine.} But, for a closer look here's a snippet of the 2 pages {below}...for an even closer look be sure to pick up a copy at any book store or for a digital copy go here!


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I used vintage floral cabs as the focals and picked some Swarovski crystals to match. For materials used please refer to the April issue of Bead Trends.


Thank you Bead Trends for featuring my designs in your publication,

-Roxanne
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Wednesday, April 04, 2012

Blog only SALE

I am trying out something new! A special sale page has been added above to bring my blog readers (you) extra savings on my jewelry. These items are one-of-a-kind pieces and only offered here at my blog!


Click on the 'Blog only SALE' link above to go to the sale!
Be the first to check it out and see what's on SALE right now.

-Roxi
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Etsy treasury {Spring Variety}

Check out this etsy treasury I got featured in! Curated by Jen Potter of Hidden Perfection.
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Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Pastels or Brights...

{lavender fields}

{retro wind chime}

These Spring-themed earrings will be available at my etsy shop in the next couple of days. These earrings were created a while ago when spring was no where in sight! The first pair (lavender fields), was created using a small section of chain and some beads from a retail store. I didn't like the silver bead caps they came with so I changed them out. You don't always have to use things they way they are intended!

As for the second pic (retro wind chime), I found some vintage copper chain that had cute little colorful beads throughout the chain. Then, I created the 'wind chime' by bringing each bead section up to the oval link. None of the chain was cut to create this look. These are really quick & easy to create as well as fun & flirty to wear!

-Roxi

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Wednesday, March 21, 2012

A Bracelet Challenge


I signed up for this challenge! It's my first bracelet challenge. I haven't really got into making bracelets for a while so this will be a challenge. I looked back to previous posts to see what had sold.

Here's some bracelets I made in the past...


Nikko Blue

The colors in this bracelet (above) remind me of a 'Nikko Blue' Hydrangea. This one is an interlocking double-strand bracelet.


Pretty in Pink

These are 'stackable' bracelets. Both bracelets can be worn alone or tied together with a matching ribbon.

Here are my most recent bracelets created:

A Mother's Love

Happiness {sold}
 These last two bracelets aren't really the style for the challenge so it will be a challenge to switch gears. I will come back to post what I create for this challenge on the reveal date!...

-Roxi
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Thursday, March 15, 2012

Love Leopard {Print}!

{Leopard Rosette}

These earrings are a recent custom order. I used some heart-shaped, leopard rosette, shell print beads. Then, I added antiqued brass accents with a hanging smokey grey swarovski crystal in the center of the large ovals. For a custom pair, contact me here.

While browsing etsy today I found some accessories to match the earrings...
{scarf found at etsy}

{recycled makeup bag found at etsy}


Have a good rest of the week!

-Roxi

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Tuesday, March 06, 2012

Foiled Again {Rings}

{Blue and Orange - Perfect summer combo!} Pin It


I will be adding these fun rings to my etsy shop this week!
They are a very limited edition design for me.
The focal is a rare, vintage, Japanese Foil Cabochon.

{Foiled Again - Rings} Pin It

The Blue ring is set in a brass adjustable ring setting.
The Orange ring is set in an antiqued copper ring setting.
Click here to visit my etsy shop.


Color Inspiration:

Blue & Orange color(s) complement each other.
I just happened to buy these beads together from my supplier and didn't realize, at the time, why I was attracted to the two colors! Below, is a color swatch I found at Design Seeds.

What are your favorite colors to wear?
If you design jewelry, what colors do you like to create with the most?
Have a wonderful week,
-Roxi
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