Photographer’s Favorite (Catch Up): December

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Charlotte Valentine

Describe your jewelry style: Minimalist and Mixed media. I like my jewelry to be classy enough to wear to church, but with a little indie flair.

What is your 'must-see' TV show? Pushing Daisies (only 3 episodes left <>) and 30 rock.

What is the strangest skill that you possess? I can fit several quarters in my belly button like a vending machine. Sadly, no candy comes out.

I love chevrons!

There is a necklace by Carrie Yashin in our upcoming May issue that uses chevron amethyst, and it reminded me of how much I love chevrons (and I really do)! The repeating pattern of V-like lines is somehow both simple and lavish. A touch of chevron jewelry can add that oomph your outfit craves.

Picture 11.  Fortunate Son by carolinableu

2.  Le Jazz hot by WhimsyBeading

3.  Ring of Chevrons by BeadazzledofOregon

4.  Chiquita 125 by bootsravendesigns

5.  Turquoise and Bronze Chevron Bracelet by BonatoArt

Charlotte Valentine

Describe your jewelry style: Minimalist and Mixed media. I like my jewelry to be classy enough to wear to church, but with a little indie flair.

What is your 'must-see' TV show? Pushing Daisies (only 3 episodes left <>) and 30 rock.

What is the strangest skill that you possess? I can fit several quarters in my belly button like a vending machine. Sadly, no candy comes out.

Gift Wrapping

One of our submitters, Barbara Polinsky, submitted a pair of earrings that arrived in the cutest little box ever! The box was not only adorable by itself, but it also went perfectly with the theme of the earrings.

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Look for her earrings (which are as lovely as the box they came in) in the up coming May Issue of Bead Trends Magazine.

Charlotte Valentine

Describe your jewelry style: Minimalist and Mixed media. I like my jewelry to be classy enough to wear to church, but with a little indie flair.

What is your 'must-see' TV show? Pushing Daisies (only 3 episodes left <>) and 30 rock.

What is the strangest skill that you possess? I can fit several quarters in my belly button like a vending machine. Sadly, no candy comes out.

Etsy Roundup – Go for the Gold!

I love the Olympics and look forward to these games. I have spent the last week cheering for the USA in every event – snowboarding, figure-skating, hockey, short-track, skiing and yes… even curling! Only a few more days of Olympic competition left and I’m going to enjoy them all.

Gold, silver and bronze naturally makes me think of jewelry! Most of my jewelry items are silver but lately I’ve been adding some different metals. Go for your own gold and be inspired by one of these lovely Etsy pieces.

Gold

1. Pansy Necklace by madebymoe

2. Plumeria Heaven by joojooland

3. Carnelian and Aquamarine Earrings by VivianneDesigns

4. Gold Rush by FreshMetal

Jeri Huish

What is your jewelry style? Eclectic. I like mix-and-match elements and an asymmetrical look. I wear lots of neutral-colored clothes so I make jewelry with bright, stand-out colors.

If we looked into your craft closet, what would we see? An avalanche of photography, sewing, beading, card-making and quilting supplies would spill out and bury you alive. I'd take some emergency supplies if I were you.

If you were a mad scientist, what would you invent? Negative-calorie Molten Chocolate Cake.

Follow me on Twitter! http://twitter.com/JeriHuish

Etsy Roundup – Lucky Lucky Me

This year, St. Patrick’s Day falls on March 17th. Add the luck of the Irish to your wardrobe with some inspiration from these Etsy artists.

Lucky

1. Luck be a Lady by BeadinBabe

2. Lucky Lass Peridot Sterling Necklace by nansglam

3. Lucky Earrings by aubepine

4. Lucky Girl Necklace by briguysgirl

Jeri Huish

What is your jewelry style? Eclectic. I like mix-and-match elements and an asymmetrical look. I wear lots of neutral-colored clothes so I make jewelry with bright, stand-out colors.

If we looked into your craft closet, what would we see? An avalanche of photography, sewing, beading, card-making and quilting supplies would spill out and bury you alive. I'd take some emergency supplies if I were you.

If you were a mad scientist, what would you invent? Negative-calorie Molten Chocolate Cake.

Follow me on Twitter! http://twitter.com/JeriHuish

Etsy Roundup – Heart to Heart

Look at all these fabulous ideas for Valentine jewelry pieces! There are so many ways to incorporate hearts into your jewelry design, some are boldly obvious and others are subtle. However you use them, you’ll have a romantic jewelry item to wear and enjoy all month long.

Heart

1. Amethyst Heart Necklace by sleepymoondesign

2. Little Verdigris Heart Earrings by ZsBcreations

3. Key to My Heart by asecondtime

4. Love Me Tender Bracelet by shalayneoriginals

Jeri Huish

What is your jewelry style? Eclectic. I like mix-and-match elements and an asymmetrical look. I wear lots of neutral-colored clothes so I make jewelry with bright, stand-out colors.

If we looked into your craft closet, what would we see? An avalanche of photography, sewing, beading, card-making and quilting supplies would spill out and bury you alive. I'd take some emergency supplies if I were you.

If you were a mad scientist, what would you invent? Negative-calorie Molten Chocolate Cake.

Follow me on Twitter! http://twitter.com/JeriHuish

Branding

When we receive jewelry submissions, we certainly don’t expect professional packaging. Still, it is always fun to see all of the business cards and packaging that some of our designers use.

We received some earrings attached to this business card for Tamara Kriedeman, and I loved the design so much that I photographed it to share with you here.  All of her contact info was on the other side, which I forgot to photograph, but you can get the gist of it from this image. Picture 4

Charlotte Valentine

Describe your jewelry style: Minimalist and Mixed media. I like my jewelry to be classy enough to wear to church, but with a little indie flair.

What is your 'must-see' TV show? Pushing Daisies (only 3 episodes left <>) and 30 rock.

What is the strangest skill that you possess? I can fit several quarters in my belly button like a vending machine. Sadly, no candy comes out.

Out shopping.

Here are some things I found while out shopping. I liked how the starfish used beads to give it texture and how the earrings used concentric circles made of seed beads.Picture 7Picture 8
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Charlotte Valentine

Describe your jewelry style: Minimalist and Mixed media. I like my jewelry to be classy enough to wear to church, but with a little indie flair.

What is your 'must-see' TV show? Pushing Daisies (only 3 episodes left <>) and 30 rock.

What is the strangest skill that you possess? I can fit several quarters in my belly button like a vending machine. Sadly, no candy comes out.

Etsy Roundup – January Garnets

Deep red garnets are the birthstone for January and these Etsy designers have used them in a number of creative ways.  Let these 4 pieces inspire you to add some sparkle to your winter wardrobe.

Garnet

1. Sorbet Necklace by thebijoubabe

2. Celosia Earrings by karensugarmansdesigns

3. Red Garnet and Sterling Wrap Linked Bracelet by thebigbluebead

4. Silver Wire Wrapped Ring with Garnet, Ruby and Vintage Button by IvyTalagaDesigns

Jeri Huish

What is your jewelry style? Eclectic. I like mix-and-match elements and an asymmetrical look. I wear lots of neutral-colored clothes so I make jewelry with bright, stand-out colors.

If we looked into your craft closet, what would we see? An avalanche of photography, sewing, beading, card-making and quilting supplies would spill out and bury you alive. I'd take some emergency supplies if I were you.

If you were a mad scientist, what would you invent? Negative-calorie Molten Chocolate Cake.

Follow me on Twitter! http://twitter.com/JeriHuish

Etsy Roundup – Let it Snow!

Even with the holidays over, I still love the cold months of winter.  I love the snow on the mountains, soft cuddly scarves and steaming hot chocolate. This week I noticed so many beautiful snowflake jewelry pieces – each as lovely and unique as the snowflake itself.

Snow

1. Pink Snowflake by SabiKrabi

2. Coralline Earrings by Mathanalai

3. Snow Bells Ring by LillyQueen

4. Snowflake Swarovski Crystal and Pearl Bracelet by GlistenDesigns

Jeri Huish

What is your jewelry style? Eclectic. I like mix-and-match elements and an asymmetrical look. I wear lots of neutral-colored clothes so I make jewelry with bright, stand-out colors.

If we looked into your craft closet, what would we see? An avalanche of photography, sewing, beading, card-making and quilting supplies would spill out and bury you alive. I'd take some emergency supplies if I were you.

If you were a mad scientist, what would you invent? Negative-calorie Molten Chocolate Cake.

Follow me on Twitter! http://twitter.com/JeriHuish