Simple Notes of Thanks!

I recently had a surprise baby shower and was really touched by the thoughtful gifts that my friends gave...so I only felt that I send a heart felt thanks by creating some hand made Thank You cards.


Here are a few that I have for sale at my shops!

These cards are crafted on embellished 4 x 5 periwinkle note cards with scalloped edges.  On the back I added a white blank paper to add your personal message.  Each cards come with their own white envelope.


These are really sweet and simple notes of thanks to send to anyone!

New Necklaces!

Less than 30 days before my little bundle arrives, but this past weekend I was able to visit my fav craft stores and sit and make some items which have been added to my shops.  Here are a couple of projects that I completed...


I had some flatbacks sitting in my box for almost a year and couldn't figure out what or how to to use them.  Well after a visit to a local bead store I found some findings, particularly a silver uniquely shaped finding.  I had a charm that I was using for a bracelet but opted to attach it and the flatbacks to a silver chain and clear beads and what I created I named:  Crystal Blue Ice Queen Necklace!

I was pretty impressed with how it turned out...and I hope you are too!  This is too sweet to let get away, so if you're looking to accessorize your outfit for an upcoming event or give as a valentines gift...why not pick this!


I also had some glass tiles that I wanted to use so rummaging thru my stack of paper I found this brightly colored sheet that had some nice blues, yellow & pink...added a silver bail and attached it to a silver chain and VOILA!

Here is a bright and fun pendant that I called Bright Paisley...also nice little gift to give this Valentines!

Now make sure to visit either one of my shops to get 15% off your purchase!  Just enter coupon code:  15OFF at checkout.

Baby Shower Gift?

Well in a few months I'll be expecting my very first child...pretty scary...still hasn't hit me yet that I'm T-minus 57 days much less will be welcoming a new addition to my family.

So during the past few months I've been trying to cope with the stressors at work, picking up some things for the new arrival, dealing with heartburn, making new jewelry and other items to add to my shops, and every "fun" events that life has to offer.

I recently went home for Thanksgiving and found my mom on her crocheting-spree.  She made like four blankets and caps...LOL.  I'm like, I won't need all these blankets but she insisted I take them home.  I gave a set to a friend who's also expecting and I have one in my overnight bag and have another for when we go visit grandma...which left this one set you see here that I added to my shop for sale.  This would make a great baby shower gift for any new mom. One other great thing about this set is it was handmade with love!

Happy Shopping!

Fabric Flower Bib Necklace....

Make a statement with this hand made fabric flower bib.

Inspired the trending and feminine style:  Bib Necklaces, I created this vintage and chic style necklace.

Using a taupe pattern fabric from Ty Pennington collection, I assembled four floral pieces and added a silver chain.  

It measures at 10.5 inches in length so it hangs just above your décolleté so it looks stunning in a strapless or spaghetti strap dress or any ensemble for a special event!

Get your Misty Floral Bib Necklace today!  Remember handmade gifts are great for this holiday season or ANY occassion!

New Necklaces Listed!

Handmade necklaces are great gifts to give this holiday season....here are some new additions to my store!

Sophisticated & Elegant

Emerald Isle Copper Necklace

Copper chain adorned with emerald and multi-colored round faceted beads.  The focal beads are luminescent glass plus-shaped beads measuring 12 inches in length, Easy large hook n' eye clasp....fabulous statement piece to wear at a cocktail or casual evening out!

This is a fun and OOAK pendant made with a digital picture set under glass and bonded with resin.

Daisy Chain Pendant

The glass measures at 1.5" x .65" with a spring themed pic of a daisy, embellished with three crystal flat backs and set with a silver bail and comes with a ball n' chain.

Measures in total 10.5 inches. Water resistant but not waterproof, so be sure to remove before stepping in water.

Stop by my store and find other unique gifts!

Blast of Friday #3...

TGIF! And it's that time again to give a shout out to the following talented Handmade Crafters!

Blue Eyed Blessings: Get ready for Christmas with a Red and Green Twisted Holiday Boutique Bow www.etsy.com/listing/60820325

Caprica Accessories - Poopy earrings, make a turd-tastic gift for Christmas! www.etsy.com/listing/82721313

Beautiful Swag Store- needing a special purple for that purple loving person. Then here it is www.etsy.com/listing/80715991

A Party Studio- This comic book superhero birthday party is totally fun- your little superhero will love it! www.etsy.com/listing/74087974

Adri's Adorables - Great stocking stuffer!  www.etsy.com/listing/83795809

Hand poured soy candles just in time for the holidays! Christmas Bliss Soy Tart Melt will welcome the holidays to any house! www.etsy.com/listing/85894408

Simply Shop|323: Rainbow Delight Bracelet: www.etsy.com/listing/84510619 Great holiday gift or stocking stuffer! Coupon Code 15OFF

beBOWutiful- Need a place to put all of your hair bows? This adorable frog bow holder is the perfect solution! www.etsy.com/listing/84492143 Check out our other bow holders too!

Sweet Emmie Bowtique: www.etsy.com/listing/86207258 What better bow for the little army angel in your house? Camo AND glitter!

Hope everyone has a great weekend ... and Happy Shopping!

Stocking Suffer Ideas...

Been super busy lately with work and pregnancy and time has really flown...so I wanted to try to post a couple stocking stuffer ideas with the holidays just around the bend...

For starters, earrings always make great gifts...here are a few from my store:

Silver Tear Drops

Golden Rose Crystals

Elegant Paradies Pearls

These are all cute and elegant dainty earrings that would make great gifts for any special ladies!  You can purchase them at my Store and I will personally gift wrap them for you for FREE.  Just make sure you annotate that when you checkout (whether Christmas gift or Birthday Gift).

Blastoff Friday #2

Alrighty all, TGIF!!!

Today is our second blastoff of some talented crafters for you to check out!

1) A Party Studio- Fun and bright birthday party invite with photograph! Perfect for your little girl! www.etsy.com/listing/71183883

2) Beautiful Swag Store -Do you have that someone that loves rock, punk, or goth but they can't find that simple hair pin featuring a skull? Then this is it

rock-green-skull-hair-pin www.etsy.com/listing/81555179


3) Caprica Accessories - Adorable hand-crafted miniature cappuccino charm. The perfect accessory for any coffee lover! Find it @ www.etsy.com/listing/78211052


4) Simply Shop|323's Twisted-fate-bracelet www.etsy.com/listing/80586337double-strand beaded bracelet! Low Shipping! Coupon code:15OFF


5) Goodies By Greiner-Completed 12 x 12 Scrapbook ready to go and ON SALE!!! Perfect for you or to give away as a gift!!! Fill it up with pictures or leave it open!!! www.etsy.com/listing/68074125


6)beBOWutiful : Bright and Colorful Happy Birthday Hairbow www.etsy.com/listing/79822817


7) Dell Cove Spices - Classic Steak dry spice rub for the man who grills - www.etsy.com/listing/75188404


8) The Blue Lantern - Newborn Newsboy Hat
www.etsy.com/listing/79884675


9) Assorted Monarch Buttersoulfly Bubble Gum Jewelry Box www.etsy.com/listing/78178571


10) Blue Eyed Blessings - Blue & Black ZEBRA Print Boutique Hair Clip www.etsy.com/listing/80758759

Happy Shopping and if stop by their pages, let them know that I sent ya!

Is "3" really a crowd?

Since finishing my recent summer class I was able to play catch up with some jewelry making. Below are some of my "newest" creations. I guess you can tell that three is a favorite number of mine?? Or coincidence...who knows, I had fun creating them and hope you enjoy!

Classic Purple Three Cubed Necklace

Elegant and Bold are three crystal cubed beads, separated by silver textured rondel spacers hanging on an 18 in silver-plated chain.

A sophisticated look for evening, weddings or any time.


Vintage Dream Rose Dangle Earrings

These vintage inspired dangle earrings have three round flat donut faceted glass beads dangling off of brass ear hooks. Partitioned by two brass spacers and adorned by a pink faceted tear drop. These earrings are light and won't tug on your ears. Measures 2.5 inches in length.



Preciosa Gold-tone Earrings

Dainty and light, these gold-tone earrings are accentuated with figure eight link, spicy pink, pear and clear bicone faceted beads. Fun, sophisticated and bright!
Measures 2 inches in length

All these items can be found on my website: Simply Shop|323

Happy Shopping!

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Cerulean Blue.......Communication, Truth, Loyalty , Tranquility

Blue is such a calm and relaxing color...when I found these beads I whipped up something pretty quick!

Beaded with jet black bicone beads and a unique black clasp this Cerulean Blue Bracelet was derived.

Next, I found black eyepins and coupled them with the remaining beads and black ear hooks to come up with these fun and sophisticated earrings!

You can purchase either or both of these pieces at my Etsy, Bonanza or Simply Shop|323 Site!!

ONE day ONLY you can get 20%OFF any item from my shop using coupon code: TWENTY

This offer expires 11:59PM 5 Sept 2011! So hurry!

If you have any questions just drop me a line:Email Me

Have a safe Labor Day!

Au “chocolat”

Yes here's an ode to the French's pronunciation: Chocolat.

I took 2 years worth many moons ago and never perfected the language as beautiful as it is, but when I had an assortment of blue and brown beads the name just came to me!

Now available for purchase is Chocolat Blues Beaded bracelet

Woven with blue acrylic round beads, silver metal beads and wooden beads and is off set with vintage gun metal lobster claw clasp. These color combinations compliment each other as contemporary and classic. Sincerely OOAK and a great accessory to add or give as a gift!

Measures 8 inches in length.

Have a wonderful weekend mon amis!

Blushing Bauble Organza Bracelet

I had some organza ribbons and a few round beads left and I sifted thru a magazine and saw a pavé bracelet with white beads and black focal...so my "aha" moment occurred.  I weaved round pink plastic beads with a single purple focal bead and added a gold figure -8 connector finishing of with a gold lobster clasp for an easy closure.

This is a cute piece to wear for any pastel or casual wardrobe.  There's only one available and less than $15!

You can purchase this at either one of my shops...Etsy, or Simply Shop|323 home page.

Happy Shopping!

Starlight Starbright....

Depending on the context of the word Celestial can refer to the heavens, sky, or the constellation. 

The stars tend to govern our hopes and dreams, and gives us magical hopes to our dreams and wishes.

Designed with your celestial dreams is our Celestial Merlot Bracelet.

Crafted with Merlot rice beads, star rhinestone spacers and a magical double-sided face star charm--resembling the "man on the moon".

No need to wait on a shooting star, you'll have your magical star with you at all times!

-Simply Shop|323

Spring / Easter sale!

I really am glad that spring has sprung...work has been hectic so I really can't wait for a weekend where I can actually enjoy it!  But with spring there's a special occassion most American's celebreate and that's Easter. 

So with Easter slowly approaching, I am offering 15% off at my Etsy Shop and 15% off my Simply Shop|323 store.

There you can find my OOAK affordable jewlery such as:

Queen of Hearts

Simple, bold & dainty earrings made with red cubed beads and accentuated with heart charms that also have red ruby centered gems.

Or the double strand "Unlocked" charm bracelet, made with strand pink and blue beads and silver lobster clasp.  Great gifts or great pieces to add to your accessory bag!

Visit my Etsy and enter: EASTER15  at checkout OR if you visit my Simply Shop|323 enter: EASTER11

Each coupon can be used only ONCE!  

In addition to OOAK handemade jewelry at my Simply Shop|323, you can also get a great Dani's Handbags:

Sophia Bag in Ocean Par Avion

Wonderful colors of lime and trellis print, you can't go wrong with this to your Spring wardrobe!

Happy Shopping!

New Ear Adornments for this Spring!

Just got back from a two week vacation ... well not really time off from work--very much needed since I can't recall a day that I actually didn't think about my job! 

Anyways, I spent the past 2 nights relaxing and beading...my coffee table and couch was my hobby shop...while watching Ghost Adventurers...

These new pieces have been added to my shop, inspired by Spring and friends...

Wedded Bliss

Suzy Q

Butterfly Clusters

Spring Fling

Emerald Love

I have to play some catch up with a lot of blogs and postings (fun!)...

Hope you are enticed enough to find your way to my shop to get these pieces if not for yourself then someone special...remember after Easter is Mother's Day!

Happy Shopping Amigos/Amigas!

Button Jewlery

Last spring I decided to help a friend out with her scrap booking direct sales company, I'm not really a "scrapbooker" but none the less, I wanted to help her with a sale for the month, so after searching through the catalog I saw a box of buttons....they came in a cute little box full of buttons of corresponding colors, sizes and texture.  And from what I had on hand these are what I created from the little box:

All About Buttons

All-Button Up

You can find these items at my Simply Shop|323 shop...I still have more buttons to craft and hope to post my creations soon!

Nature by Design

Hey there...well after housecleaning, washing the car, and weeks of trying to find time to sit and do NOTHING; today I was able to create some items that I wanted to share.

As the temps began to warm up I started to think of fruitful leaves and created this necklace:

The Leaflet Necklace

I used a brown twisted cord and found a multi-faceted purple biscone bead to accommodate this metal leaf pendant.

Next, I  created this piece: 

Spring Tweets Necklace

This silver pendant designed with birds balances the thought of spring and is adorned with a mother of pearl bead hanging from a ball chain style silver chain and an easy to close silver lobster claw clasp.

And with Saint Patrick Day slowly approaching I created this dainty earrings:

Budding Moss Pearl Drops

I used two sizes of fresh water pearl moss beads, gray roundels and topped it off with silver beads on silver kidney-shaped earring hooks.

These all have been added to my Etsy & Personal website and ready for purchase!  So, if you're looking to updated your spring wardrobe, you know where to go!

Happy Shopping!

Happy New Year....

New Moon + New Year = New Beginnings!

Well friends, I am looking forward to spring and hopefully new and exciting things to transpire in the meantime.  For that I wanted to share a couple of my creations with you:

Those who are fans of Pandora style jewelry, I found some Murano glass beads online and silver flower printed spacers at Micheals Craft store and assembled "Yellow Garden".

I immediately thought of Spring with the bright yellow colors and swirls of pink flowers.

 

 

 

7.5" Silver Chain

Then I thought of the upcoming Cherry Blossoms up in DC...here I found cherry colored oval beads and accented with clear & pink biscone 1mm beads and voila!  "Cherry Blossom Earrings".

Also sold separately is the "Cherry Blossom Bracelet".

Found at my Bonanza, Etsy & Simply Shop|323 sites!

Thanks for looking and enjoy the weekend!

What to create.....

Last weekend I finally found a moment to "relax"...bead shopping is very addictive so I had to stop myself from venturing into a bead store...

or contain myself from using coupons I found for Micheal's Craft Stores...(I can spend HOURS in one).

So after sitting at looking at my collection of beads and findings .... these were the new pieces I created:

Teal & Gold Drops

Be Mine Heart Ribbon Necklace

Sunburst Bracelet

Summer Drops

Well the next few weeks will be busy so not sure what opportunity I will have to start my next project...so excuse the long "silence"...thanks for stopping by!

Oh BTW... you can purchase any of these items at Simply Shop|323 or my Etsy / Bonanza sites!

HUGGZZZ .....