tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82966772331922016682024-02-19T07:02:07.316-08:00Designs by Elena MarieDesignsbyElenaMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10697997182772347974noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296677233192201668.post-40002951019021634192013-06-20T22:31:00.000-07:002013-06-20T22:31:16.708-07:00In Love with Labradorite<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I have created yet another piece of jewelry with my lustrous labradorite stones. I was playing around with some 16 gauge sterling wire, and came up with these asymmetrical components. I slightly hammered them, attached the labradorite and added a pair of handmade earwires...voila! </span></div>
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DesignsbyElenaMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10697997182772347974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296677233192201668.post-68619021913947728152013-04-28T17:53:00.002-07:002013-04-28T17:53:20.559-07:00Moss Aquamarine and Smoky Quartz Cluster Earrings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I churned this pair of earrings out fairly quickly, after I realized how lovely the moss aquamarine and smoky quartz looked together!</span>DesignsbyElenaMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10697997182772347974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296677233192201668.post-1391072848189743092013-02-26T18:15:00.003-08:002013-02-26T18:17:45.864-08:00Two Toned Earrings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have been experimenting with gold fill and sterling silver recently. Here is my latest creation, with the addition of aquamarine briolettes.</span>DesignsbyElenaMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10697997182772347974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296677233192201668.post-79562530617332611692013-01-09T18:15:00.004-08:002013-01-09T18:25:58.257-08:00Golden Fever!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHDSaM_l1NZtBZPIFko3cANV1GKDWbGHlRCGgfc3HMJY9WenIvuT1fEBXbTXDmwOAEL56ZBGd4VqktIuQZAHSNrEviGRFUErIlPvNpgEyWn2PFMP-8kMpFmX6Rvana-9GT3G29Txy5YCD2/s1600/Swarovski-bracelet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHDSaM_l1NZtBZPIFko3cANV1GKDWbGHlRCGgfc3HMJY9WenIvuT1fEBXbTXDmwOAEL56ZBGd4VqktIuQZAHSNrEviGRFUErIlPvNpgEyWn2PFMP-8kMpFmX6Rvana-9GT3G29Txy5YCD2/s320/Swarovski-bracelet.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Years ago, I made a bracelet with two shades of golden Swarovski Crystals. I strung it on fishing line, as I did not have any other stringing material on hand. It is a lovely bracelet, that seems to have gone missing recently! I've decided to make a few of these, and list them in my Etsy shop. This bracelet listed here is made with 6-10mm Swarovski vintage gold pearls, as well as golden Swarovski crystals. Two strings of jewelry wire pass through the larger beads. I have recently made two of these bracelets, with a third one having a variation to the pattern.</span>DesignsbyElenaMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10697997182772347974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296677233192201668.post-6965010453132957092012-12-02T17:33:00.004-08:002013-01-09T18:17:29.200-08:00A Lovely Stone Bracelet<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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DesignsbyElenaMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10697997182772347974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296677233192201668.post-90629517402816718922012-08-31T15:34:00.000-07:002013-01-09T18:17:46.634-08:00I'm Back With a New Pair of Earrings!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Yes, I am still alive and kicking in the beautiful Pacific Northwest! And yes, it's been a long time since my last post. But I am back now, and I have a lovely pair of earrings to share. I made these blossom earrings after I received a request for a similar pair, the other pair consisting of tiny peacock pearls. The gold Swarovski pearls pair nicely with the sterling silver wire for a two-tone combination.</span>DesignsbyElenaMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10697997182772347974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296677233192201668.post-1144413734137415932012-01-04T13:30:00.000-08:002013-01-09T18:18:27.108-08:00Lab and Smoky Quartz Clusters of Joy!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tFO--Dwc1gY/TwTCsNPQxEI/AAAAAAAAAno/c_JY2cZr0vs/s1600/newearrings24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Labradorite and Smoky Quartz Earrings" border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tFO--Dwc1gY/TwTCsNPQxEI/AAAAAAAAAno/c_JY2cZr0vs/s1600/newearrings24.jpg" title="Labradorite and Smoky Quartz Earrings" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have a couple strands of swirl briolettes that I purchased from the Gem Faire awhile ago. They are beautifully faceted and unique, and I decided to pair them with tiny labradorite rondelles. The rondelles are attached to tiny, sterling silver ball headpins that were made using a butane torch. I believe the smoky quartz and labradorite go well together; I hope you agree!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Happy Black Friday! Ok, I have to state that I am not one to get up early on this day and go shopping. For those of you that can relate, I have created a Black Friday, black and white Etsy Treasury. The shops listed in this treasury are offering Black Friday sales. Enjoy!</span>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've recently created some new earrings; both incorporate sterling silver spirals crafted from 18 gauge wire. The earrings on the left include tiny beads wire wrapped around the bottom half, and I included a small labradorite briolette that dangles from the bottom.</span>DesignsbyElenaMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10697997182772347974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296677233192201668.post-19259399388461651142011-06-20T11:52:00.000-07:002013-01-09T18:19:37.621-08:00Tiny Crystals<div class="separator" style="border: currentColor; clear: both; text-align: left;">
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DesignsbyElenaMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10697997182772347974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296677233192201668.post-58374016123682050172011-06-17T12:49:00.000-07:002011-11-18T12:44:54.836-08:00Sunshine on the Belly...and Roses<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I started down the stairs this morning, and caught my cat laying in the sun (as cats are fond of doing). We've had so few sunny days this year, so I'm sure my little guy is loving every minute of it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As we all know, consumer prices are rising. If you do the grocery shopping in your family, I am sure you cringe when you notice the price of a loaf of bread, for example. Add the cost of gas to get to the store and, well, it all adds up. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The second way to save is through their YourBucks® offers. These are rewards that earn on future purchases. Once you purchase promoted products, you receive your YourBucks® offers that has a cash-like use on a future purchase. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Granted, there are not a lot of coupons and deals listed on this site (right now I see 16 YourBucks® offers and 33 printable coupons). But with the high cost of just about everything, it might be time to do a little comparison coupon shopping! </span>DesignsbyElenaMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10697997182772347974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296677233192201668.post-862135158352577062011-04-21T16:22:00.000-07:002011-04-21T16:41:25.840-07:00A Moonstone and Pearl Pairing<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu-dNOL2cVkrjcBT0t_kA8GxyfvHpVpDQEuDNqJbTohs17Y9X4CNkwkiIvj30aNwFvAW9by9XyxlQzHSVBVrJ_4VlNT5t5-eCX-Zqr2jNViay-oxO0GfQ_ur4fFx0LS8rCuzSv6zug_eO9/s1600/newearrings20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu-dNOL2cVkrjcBT0t_kA8GxyfvHpVpDQEuDNqJbTohs17Y9X4CNkwkiIvj30aNwFvAW9by9XyxlQzHSVBVrJ_4VlNT5t5-eCX-Zqr2jNViay-oxO0GfQ_ur4fFx0LS8rCuzSv6zug_eO9/s1600/newearrings20.jpg" /></a>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have a couple strands of freshwater pearls in shades of lilac, and I realized they pair nicely with rainbow moonstone. I made two pair of earrings with these pearls and moonstone, and I have more ideas brewing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have made my own ball head pins with fine silver wire in the past, but making them with very fine-gauge sterling silver wire is, well, frustrating. I had trouble grabbing them with the pliers, and I had to make sure I didn't put them too close to the flame (I had one that partially melted). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love these chrysocolla quartz beads so much, I am about to make another pair of earrings using them. And guess what? I need to make more ball head pins because, just like these earrings, my new pair will incorporate more tiny beads.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It’s been a while, but I finally made a new piece of jewelry! I’ve been in a jewelry creative slump lately, partly because I have been coming up with ideas for a different product that I plan to make. I started making these earrings a couple weeks ago, and they just sat on my jewelry table untouched. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">They feature on of my favorite stones: amazonite. Lately I have been creating jewelry using tiny turquoise-colored glass beads, which are very similar in color to amazonite. I originally planned on using them in these earrings, but I had just bought these small amazonite beads and decided to use these instead. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yes, it finally snowed here! I love waking up and looking out our bedroom window to falling snow. As always, I grab my camera and attempted to take some half-decent photos. I’ve always found snow a challenge to photograph, but I usually don’t spend much time trying to get the photos right.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My potted oregeno. I planted this last year, then pretty much ignored it </span>DesignsbyElenaMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10697997182772347974noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296677233192201668.post-36827613747274121052011-02-19T10:26:00.000-08:002011-02-19T10:35:46.066-08:00A Treasury Challenge<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am a member of an Etsy team called </span><a href="http://treasurychallengenonteam.blogspot.com/2011/02/nonteam-treasury-challenge-19.html"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Treasury Challenge NonTeam</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, and they recently listed challenge #19. An item is picked, and that item becomes the inspiration for treasuries. This week's item of inspiration is a 14 karat leaf ring with diamonds in each leaf. I had no intention of having a wedding theme, but I found myself browsing at wedding items and I just gave in to it!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Anyway, here is my first attempt at a NonTeam Challenge. I named it <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d5ef6d5454b6d917f26c8d1/a-bright-future-ahead?ref=pr_treasury">'A Bright Future Ahead'</a>. Hope you enjoy!</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHLtdwaBzREBzzxGoVVaHcGWNsErOSlApM1NeMSmpKGH4GmDjdS3QELboH5uZP_8gNMwv5AYbi_Ef3iKUyZsNfG-aZZXlpo57HYuTTZPN59sx528gCuLzeou4IrL9gE9mg8uO1IM6cKfIH/s1600/flowers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHLtdwaBzREBzzxGoVVaHcGWNsErOSlApM1NeMSmpKGH4GmDjdS3QELboH5uZP_8gNMwv5AYbi_Ef3iKUyZsNfG-aZZXlpo57HYuTTZPN59sx528gCuLzeou4IrL9gE9mg8uO1IM6cKfIH/s1600/flowers.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I never make a big deal out of Valentine's Day. I don’t expect a box of chocolates or a nice piece of jewelry. But while my husband and I were grocery shopping this past weekend, I noticed (it was hard not to) the many bouquets of flowers on display. We hardly ever buy fresh flowers, mainly because I have a very inquisitive cat that likes to eat and play with anything and everything. But since we have a pair of wall-mounted vases (again, I had the cat in mind when I bought these!), I decided it was time for some fresh flowers. They look so pretty, but maybe I should have bought another bouquet for the other vase! I currently have faux flowers in the vase on the left, and they happen to represent fall colors. So I have a pretty, fresh bouquet of pink and red flowers next to faux orange and yellow flowers. </span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ4_Ed1AOVextiPdejI24Ocu6tMXFinWc3xFlGDugtBmP9iUkK2A7N6WHqnic82onNx4GzQHj2uAG5BJJNeVVLyMFsj-b_CIq4r6HRke4K69jXunfa9hPwPgTtkddmQfbWaWyMGUoQRNeh/s1600/newearrings15a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ4_Ed1AOVextiPdejI24Ocu6tMXFinWc3xFlGDugtBmP9iUkK2A7N6WHqnic82onNx4GzQHj2uAG5BJJNeVVLyMFsj-b_CIq4r6HRke4K69jXunfa9hPwPgTtkddmQfbWaWyMGUoQRNeh/s1600/newearrings15a.jpg" /></a></div>DesignsbyElenaMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10697997182772347974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296677233192201668.post-31311169058534951272011-01-20T18:14:00.000-08:002011-01-31T19:22:48.838-08:00My New Labradorite Earrings<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOJWyrNaO5OSDja03cu4aIFFEfwRdhghsorf5RCpxxYrNvc76Oo-EEScnSubUDtd-fO8d4Wymdt66jsOy5mG8wy0aWdJpSj3gLrSIQIw1_aUpf3ODiluGauxyJsTlLtIKCwA0NXAxWxqn0/s1600/newearrings14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOJWyrNaO5OSDja03cu4aIFFEfwRdhghsorf5RCpxxYrNvc76Oo-EEScnSubUDtd-fO8d4Wymdt66jsOy5mG8wy0aWdJpSj3gLrSIQIw1_aUpf3ODiluGauxyJsTlLtIKCwA0NXAxWxqn0/s1600/newearrings14.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> I have a new pair of </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66382522/labradorite-sterling-earrings-faceted"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">earrings</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> that feature lovely labradorite. I made the long metal components by hammering pieces of wire, then wrapping them around a mandrel (which in my case, is usually a socket from a socket set). I made another set of these components to use in another design, but I am afraid to try it because it involves using my little butane torch right next to a gemstone bead. I am just hoping I don't break the bead!</span>DesignsbyElenaMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10697997182772347974noreply@blogger.com0