Valentines Day Sale 2012 10% off plus Free Shipping

My store wide Valentines Day Sale, begins today and ends February 15, 2012 at midnight. Everything is marked down 10% already, plus if you use the code, Love12 you will get free shipping as well, on domestic shipping. I ship first class with delivery confirmation, so this is a good savings for all buyers. Please ask all questions before you buy. I have had two new Etsy customers the past couple months, that were very satisfied, and hopefully will be return customers to Etsy. All women love jewelry, and you really can't beat these prices. Be sure to use the code Love12 to get the free shipping. The code is already set up, so just add it at checkout. Click here, to visit my Etsy store, or just click one of the pics below.

Learning To Paint

Those of you who read my homeschool blog, know that I am learning to paint, using the one stroke method. Since I really want to paint jewelry, I am going to share my progress here. The first paper is the teacher's, my mom. The second is mine. You can clearly see the difference, lol. She has been painting for quite some time, so I guess it really is not a good comparison. I have decided that I will practice for a little bit each night, that I can. The leaves are especially hard. I got a new brush called the Filbert brush, and I really love this brush. I would love to get good enough, where I can paint jewelry, candle holders, and whatever suits my fancy. Do you paint? What method do you use?

Cherry Red Garnet Pendant

For all the January babies that visit this blog, a new item for my Etsy store. This is a trillion shaped cherry red Garnet, appx 6mm, set in sterling silver. This one does not come with a chain, so you could add your favorite chain. It is only $9.99 so be sure to visit my Etsy store if you are interested. I combine shipping and offer a free layaway service.

How To Make Pink Crystal Cluster Drop Earrings

I actually am going to try these, once I buy some wire. I have tons of beads and really want to get some emerald and ruby beads. This is simple enough, yet pretty and flirty. Check it out.

Colors of Garnet Gemstones

It is time to feature some birthstones, again. I try to do this each month, but with different info or videos. Since the birthstone for January is the Garnet, I have selected videos for each color. Garnet comes in every color and range of the rainbow, except blue. However a new find has Masasi blue color change garnet from blue to reddish purple. Like Alexandrite however it is not always a complete change and many are just color shifts. But if you love phenomenon gemstones, as I do, it is worth considering adding one to your collection. Happy Birthday to all my readers who are January babies. I hope you own a piece of beautiful birthstone jewelry. There is nothing more special than honoring your own birth.




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Making Upcycled Jewelry Earrings

Something that has peaked my interest, is making jewelry or other craft items, from recycled items. It is called upcycling and is a very new trend that is becoming very popular. I laugh at myself, because I really don't have a ton of time to learn more new things, but this is an awesome idea. I will share more upcycling videos in the coming weeks. Do you upcycle?

Merry Christmas Jewelry Style

Merry Day after Christmas to everyone. I had a wonderful Christmas and thought I would share some of the lovely pieces I got to complete for Christmas.

This first shown right here was a sapphire semi mount to hold a 9mm round stone. Well first off the shape of the ring was not round, but oval first complaint. Second complaint is the prongs were crappy. This is a four prong ring, two broke off immediately. I was very upset and was going to send it back, when I realized that I had my pink South Sea pearl that I left undrilled and it set in there so nicely. So I just folded over the two prongs, and voila a beautiful ring. At first I thought it was odd looking, but my son said it was unique. Odd and unique could be synonyms, but I love it. On a positive note the Sapphires in this semi mount are exceptionally bright and beautiful.

Next is my color change Garnet semi mount. I had tried to order this particular semi mount three other times, and it was out of stock in my size each time. The kids actually picked both of these settings with no urging from me, and I was so happy when it arrived. I can not get a good clear picture of it though, which stinks. I will try again outside in natural sunlight to see what I get. It has six color change Garnets, three on each side, with a 6mm round head for a gemstone. I placed a clear stone in the center, which actually has a slight tint of blue to it outside. The Garnets change from a lovely minty green color, to a champagne orange color sometimes even look pink. This is my first color change Garnet purchase, and it was something I would definitely buy again.

My mom also gave me two watch faces, so I can make beaded bands for them. I am very excited about that. Plus more floss to finish my counted cross stitch pieces.

I had one jewelry sale from my Etsy store, and it was a nice one. I hope the special lady he bought it for will love it. From now until Jan 2, 2012 I am offering free shipping with the code newyears2012. This is for domestic shipping only. So hop on over to my store and start shopping for Valentine's Day.