Photo Shoot Designs

A few weeks ago I was approached to design a few pieces for a Vivid Magazine shoot...I am waiting for the magazine issue to come out so I haven't seen any pictures yet.
It was SO MUCH FUN since I rarely get to make what I LIKE!
LOL!
You know what I mean. I am always designing pieces for my clients so I rarely have time to make something creative from my own imagination.

I took some preliminary pics on my favorite mannequin head but I can hardly wait to see these on the model.
Note to self: "Black is a nightmare for a novice photographer!"
I did my best and they will have to do!
LOL!

I don't have them in my shop.
I am working on my personal website so depending on time line I might just list it in there...but that might be months away before it goes live so who knows!

What the stylist told me for her inspiration was sorta Victorian meets punk/goth but not really punk/goth.
LOL!
I kinda thought I knew what she meant. All I knew was it was suppose to be accenting high end designer clothing.
Anyway, I had a blast making this literally from scratch.
Both pieces are completely hand made by me.
The first piece I experimented with a cotton twill. I Liked that it was a little more firm.
The second piece I used a delicate sheer Silk Chiffon.
I was in LOVE with both of them! ...not to sound stuck up... I was just really happy with the finished designs!
LOL!!!!
These are pieces that I would wear if i was still working out of the house.
...now I sit in t-shirts and sweats at home.
LOL!
Anyway, Enjoy!
As soon as I get pics of the actual shoot I will TOTALLY share them!

New Bridal Necklace: Opulent Charlotte

I've been getting several requests for more of my heirloom pieces and it's just the matter of having time to make some. They are pretty time consuming so I have to fit them in between orders.
:P
I noticed a few of my clients as well as myself don't always want the focal so close to the neck so I decided to make a piece with the focal lower. It's quite gorgeous on. I like how it accents the asymmetrical quality of the design and still holds that retro vintage feel. It's lovely how the focal sits below the clavicle instead of on it or above like several of my other designs.
I just listed it in my Etsy shop!
Opulent Charlotte

Harvest Festival Photo.

Here is a gorgeous photo by teammate Janet from Honey From The Bee on Etsy!

HARVEST FESTIVAL With The Etsy Twitter Team!

How exciting!

Good Morning all and thanks for join us for our 1st Harvest Festival. I hope you will join us every day to learn about our team members favorite recipes, photographs from the fall and all about their shops.

Let's start out with a few of our shops. If you would like to go directly to their shops or to the pictures that are shown below just click their shop names or the picture. It will take you right into the Etsy shop of your choice. I would also like to suggest clicking on their "shop" buttons as these links will take you only to one section of their shops.
Happy Early Holiday shopping all!! (108 days till the holidays)
~Jen

Please click over to our Etsy Twitter Team Blog to get the complete article and see all the fabulous shops that have been highlighted so far!

Here are a few of my own selections from the Team to get you in the rich autumn mood!

Bulky pompon neckwarmer with ribbon

Autumn 5 ACEO Candy Corn

FALL LEAVES gold - Scrabble Tile Pendant

Brown Sugar Spice Mug Cake Mix

Madeira Citrine Vintage Flower Earrings


...and to think we are ONLY GETTING STARTED!!!
Go check out these fabulous shops and be sure to see all the new Fall items being revealed everyday on our Etsy Twitter Team Blog !

New Pieces...

...okay, maybe not all "NEW NEW" but newly revised.
You know how I am always talking about how I have like 60-80 pieces not listed yet just sitting in my storage areas! I get sidetracked (A.D.D. seriously, I have that) with orders and such or the weather isn't giving me good lighting...or I just couldn't figure out how to color correct the photos...and the list of excuses goes on! I really do have pieces I made for New Years 2008. So ridiculous! I was freaking out so much with the knocking off of my stuff I wanted to copyright them first and then I just forgot about them! I'm a freak I know and I have gotten A LOT better about not looking to see who's knocking me off anymore. It wasn't worth the grief!
LOL!
So that's why you'll see some pieces reminiscent of not soo long ago designs.
I'm in the process of listing them so you should find them in my Etsy shop soon!

Miss Wedding Belle: The ABC's of Weddings is for Accessories

What a wonderful surprise!
Look what I found showcased over at Miss Wedding Belle's Blog ?!

I still get excited when someone likes my designs enough to write about them!
She's got a great little blog about all sorts of things you'll be looking for when planning a wedding.
Absolutely worth a read!

Etsy Wedding Team Finds!

I think I am WAY PAST DUE to share more fantastic items from my fellow Etsy Wedding Teammates!
Yeah, yeah...I get all caught up in the fashion and Bridal accessories and I forgot about all the other amazing items one must find when getting married.
Of course, this team has a little of EVERYTHING which makes it SO MUCH FUN to be a part of!
Sort of a one shop stop collective if I do say so myself!
LOL!
Here are a few delightful designs from Guest Book Boxes to Monogrammed Bridesmaids Totes!
Take a look and enjoy!

I love the special detailing with the satin ribbon and rhinestone piece. Elegant and pretty.
Graceful Glitzy Boxed Wedding Invitation

I thought these were just cleaver and a great design.
Wedding Program, Birds of Feather, 3 page Matchbook style.

Personalized totes are a fun way to gift something like this for your Bridesmaids!
7 Monogrammed Bridesmaids Tote

I personally LOVE the idea of little festive sparklers! Nothing says fun like sparklers in your personal sparkler holder!
Printable Sparkler Holder- Sadie Damask

Such a lovely design with the rich chocolate brown tones. You can actually request your own colors for a custom design.
WEDDING CARD BOX MONEY HOLDER

Total statement invitations. Visually stunning!
Aurora - poppy wedding invitations with directions (set of 25)

Perfect down to every detail...what's not to like about a personalized monogram address stamp!
Medium Wedding Monogram Address Stamp

I like the idea of having the option for something different other then the traditional "guest book" and this is it!
Guest Book Box- The Lovely Box- Modern Guest Book Alternative

Who said a place card had to be plain and boring. This elegant design is beautiful and perfect for the job.
Layered Tent Place Card - Indian Lattice Print Placecard


I highly recommend that you visit all the shops as there is SO MUCH to see!!!
Wonderful designers with great service!
Thanks to my Etsyweddingteam Teammates!

Slow Sailing...but still designing new pieces!

Yeah, still dealing with the eczema.
Sometimes I can't even leave the apartment I'm so uncomfortable.
ANYWAY, *thinking positive* I know I need to get myself back on the blogging wagon!
lol

I've been busy just trying to settle into my new apartment and make rent!
:P
OH, BTW, I just have to say that I was rented this apartment and told it had air conditioning...remember the few posts ago about getting it fixed? Well, there is NO AIR CONDITIONING INSTALLED IN THIS APARTMENT! Even though, before I moved I was VERBALLY TOLD BY THE MANAGER that it had both central air AND heat.
Now, after the years of reading this blog...and knowing my health issues...DOES ANYONE THINK I WOULD RENT AN APARTMENT IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA THAT DID NOT HAVE AIR CONDITIONING?
UH...HELLO?!!!!
Yeah...I'll keep you all informed.
I'll also add, I can't afford to move again.


OK!
Now FUN STUFF!!!!

So, I have been busy creating new designs for my clients and wanted to share!
I always like the vintage vibe and when I hand dyed this piece I kept that in mind. I like how old photos make color muted and soft. This pink is almost a "bush" tone.
Bridal Hair Flower Shabby Chic Pink

Bridal Choker Necklace Vivacious Vivienne

Here are a few that have already sold but I thought you might want to see them any way.
;)
Glimmering Gold Petals

Fluttering Fantasy

Beautiful Brookes

Joyful Jubilee

Romance In Bloom

SHOP OF THE WEEK: Crochetgal

Welcome to the SHOP OF THE WEEK: Crochetgal. A shop filled with amazing crocheted wearable art, specialty yarns and items!
Here is a clip from the Etsy Twitter Team Blog Please visit the link for the complete article.
"Valerie is the sole designer and creator of crochetgal's crocheted offerings. She crochets each item with meticulous detail and is equally committed to customer service. She is inspired by "almost anything" she says, "from an interesting piece of material to a shape to a color"."

You can absolutely see the quality and attention to detail in her work.
Here are a few of my favorites:
Crocheted Antique Lace Pineapple Shawl

Foxy Crocheted Lace Skinny Scarf, ten feet long

Even the specialty yarns she carries are GORGEOUS! I just LOVE these colors!!!!
Fur Real eyelash novelty yarn, Bear Cub, 2 balls


crochetgal is celebrating
Christmas in July with
20% off all shawls
20% off a wide range of yarns,
(some yarns are net 65% off reg retail price!)
~~~~~~~
Etsy shop - crochetgal.etsy.com
Confessions of a Yarnaholic Blog - crochetgals.blogspot.com
Twitter - twitter.com/crochetgal

Absent...Itching....and being miserable

Sorry everyone.
It's been almost a month since I have moved and I am having a REALLY difficult time acclimating to this warmer weather. Any of you that know me know I suffer from SEVERE eczema that actually caused me to be bedridden for a year and housebound for another 2 after that! The cooler weather up north helped me heal and I was doing A LOT better but needed to relocate back down here to Southern California. I found a place 10 blocks from the ocean but the humidity and 10 degrees on average hotter is getting the best of me. It was over 80 degrees yesterday and for me that's a kiss of death! I KNOW it's NOT THAT HOT compared to "HOT" but for me personally, anything over 70-74 is too hot for my skin. Around 68 is perfect for me. lol. Up north it averaged between 55-65 so it worked.
Anyway, my air conditioning is broken and I am waiting to get it fixed...itching, flaring and using cold wet towels and a fan to try and keep cool.
Thus, the lack of posts!
I am literally just trying to get orders made and shipped!
I know everyone knows how difficult to get anything done when you feel miserable!
I promise to get back into the groove when I feel better!
There is just SO MUCH wonderful stuff to be sharing!!!!!
Thanks for your understanding!!!