Etsy Feature - "BeijoFlor"

While searching for opalescent statement jewelry on Etsy, I came across this shop and fell in love with every piece that Nicole Lauandos has for sale! Please stop by her shop "BeijoFlor" and check out her work. She has some truly lovely things!

Here's part of her personal bio: "For the past 13 years, color has been the heart of all Nicole’s work, whether it be the iridescent blues of a flamboyant morpho butterfly, or the neon glow of an exuberant gemstone. Always rich in hue, but never garish, Nicole’s jewelry is a must for every woman who yearns to introduce a splash of delicious color into her wardrobe."

https://www.etsy.com/shop/BeijoFlor?ref=pr_shop_more

Timely Affair

I have recently accepted a management position at my place of work and have been so, so very busy lately. But, luckily for me and my Etsy shop, I had a couple days off this past week and was able to create new jewelry pieces.

I'm still in love with steampunk style, even after four years. The beauty of the copper, bronze, antique gold and brass all blending together in harmony makes my heart happy. Rustic/vintage stuff never really gets "old" to me!

Featured below is a new earring set that I created with the help of ICE resin, glitter and tiny watch parts. I call it the "Timely Affair" earring set and it is now available in my Etsy shop!

Moonstone Features

It's time for some Etsy features! This time, I'm showing off a few Moonstone-themed jewelry pieces. Moonstone is the most beautiful of all stones, in my opinion. It's been said to attract love, provide protection, aid in sleep and even help with weight loss. The lore of the stone doesn't interest me nearly as much as its appearance; it's entrancing and beautiful beyond words...

Sales Outside Etsy

I'm extremely happy with my recent jewelry and artwork sales. With my face-to-face sales and Etsy sales combined, I've sold sixty items since I began exploring my abilities this past July. 

Before I opened my Etsy shop in the summer of 2011, I never knew just how much fun it would be to create things! It's a good feeling when you're able to say "I made that" when someone asks where you got your accessories.

Below are some photos of the jewelry I've sold outside my shop.

 

September Creations

I've been pretty busy trying to make jewelry and accessories lately. Well, to be honest, I've been busy trying to do that whenever I have time free of work. I'm in the process of finding new employment. I've been at my current job for over a year... and it's overwhelming. If I could find a full-time office job, I'd be very happy.

Anyway, below are some photos (including links) of some of my latest creations. Making stuff like this really helps me concentrate on something other than my stresses. I'm glad I have these projects to keep me in a calm and peaceful mood when I'm at home.



I made this a few weeks back. I wear it pretty often. It helps promote my Etsy shop when I wear it and people ask me where I bought it from.
This ear cuff is not for sale, unfortunately. I like it too much! lol



These earrings were inspired by the magic of the autumn season. I call it the "Magical Evening" set. I'm beyond excited to see how the leaves are changing already in my town!



Steampunk style coincides well with the colors of fall. I used beads and metals in this set that are clearly influenced by the beauty of the season.




After using black teas to stain this bag, I drew a a few gears on the front and back, along with swirling designs. The drawings were done with metallic sharpies. I used a gold puffy paint to outline the gears on one side of the bag, leaving the other side plain and reversible. 

Warm Mocha Morning

With my anticipation for autumn, I've decided to create jewelry that reflects the feeling of the season. Of course, coffee always reminds me of fall. It reminds me of festivals, early mornings and adventures that include campfires, hiking and photography of the brightly-colored leaves.

My "Warm Mocha Morning" earring set and bracelet were made to celebrate the fact that the autumn season begins soon. I can't wait!






..~..:*Casandra*:..~..

Wire Elf Ears

A few weeks back, I ordered a pair of wire-wrapped elf ears from the lovely Ayalanya on Etsy. I'm sooooo happy they arrived! I can't wait to wear them to the upcoming festivals that I plan to attend. Until then, I'm going to wear them wherever I please... including the grocery store. ;}

Steampunk Jewelry

Below is a menagerie of the steampunk jewelry I've acquired recently. The first photo is of a bracelet I purchased at a folk festival in September of 2010. The woman who designed the bracelet was very talented. She suggested the bracelet to me after overhearing me talk about my love for steampunk style. I proceeded to buy two other bracelets from her after looking around and finding others that I liked. Couldn't help myself.

The photos in between the top and bottom display the matching clockwork necklace, ring and earrings that I found at Claire's. I was surprised to find such items in that store, honestly. Claire's is perfect for the brighter and more colorful jewelry I wear; but they rarely seem to have anything of a rustic or natural color. Lucky find, I suppose!

The last photo is one of myself wearing the "gearring" from Claire's and the steampunk ear cuff I bought from Etsy in summer of 2010

I hope you enjoy the jewelry!

Talent Show Bellydance

I finally got my steampunk ear cuff this past Friday. I absolutely love it! It's tiny though... I'll have to be careful not to lose it!

Oh, and in addition, I won 2nd place at the talent show that I did my bellydance in. They had a very diverse group in the adult division. I was happy to receive what I did. =)
Everyone loved my dance... or so they said

I even got 1st place on both of the poems I entered at my county fair. They were the ones entitled "Where It Began" and "Wispy Memory". I entered the first as a poem, the other as prose. I was extremely happy at the results the judges gave me.

Here's a video of my performance from Thursday night (July 22nd, 2010).