'Snow bound' collection on the Etsy UK Front Page

Was pleasantly surprised today to receive a message from Jay of RedRoadDesign on Etsy that my 'Snow bound' collection has made it to the Etsy UK front page. Many items are by fellow members of Jewelry on Etsy and McEtsy teams so this collection getting featured is trully something special.

First walk up Goatfell in 2012

It's been somewhat stormy lately, but the weather finally decided to have a sunny-and-not-too-windy break, so ... I went up Goatfell :D




Some of the storm damage. Quite a few trees & branches fell off in recent storms. Brodick Castle has closed its park due to storm damage & put up DANGER signs and red tape across some paths. National Trust has cleared the larger damage from the paths.


Part sun, part cloud, part rain weather. It was raining when I took this photo, but the break in the clouds can be seen coming over the ridges. & the start of a rainbow ...


The rainbow was magnificent! Made Goatfell look like a hill.


Almost at the top & the path is blocked by the snow. Mushy, slushy, quite compact, plenty skidding, over foot deep snow over a rocky path, so ... went straight up, cutting across heather, grass & rocks to get to ...


... the top of Goatfell. Great view, freezing wind, lots of sunshine :D

Red Polka Dot necklace made it to Etsy FP

I'm so exited to have one of my creations featured in a wonderful collection by Joanne from PrincessJillian on Etsy front page. This is a second Etsy front page appearance for me since resuming work in my jewellery shops after my MIL's death from cancer this summer, so I'm taking it as a positive comment on all the work I've done in the last four months :)

Etsy FP appearance after a long, long spell of drought

Rosalind Necklace featured in this lovely collection:

First appearance on Etsy FP for my metalsmithed island - WooHoo

Feature Collection - Forest Green

Feature Collection - Slightly Chilly

Feature Collection - fly away with me oh midnight bird

Feature Collection - December Sunrise

Out on the Lakes collection

Ello Design: Folksy Friday: Indigo

Ello Design: Folksy Friday: Indigo

A lovely collection of indigo colour items from UK Folksy sellers. This collection includes my Lapis Lazuli gemstone necklace which can be found here www.folksy.com/items/2286225

October Birthstone

Coffee Bean Necklace: Australian Boulder Opal & Gold-Fill Chain by OVGilliesDesigns

Brodick Bay 22 January 2011

View towards Goatfell mountain

Brodick castle

Sun rising behind Dun Fionn, towards Holy Isle

Mist

The last of the sun, then the mist took over

Isle of Arran, Forest Walk, Brodick

Earthy Turquoise Earrings, Little Classic for Everyday

I've been going somewhat crazy over Turquoise lately & these earrings are the latest creations. Like a lot of the pieces I love creating, they are outwardly simple, yet they have unmistakable original, organic & handcrafted details. I'm sure they would lend themselves to be one of the most often used pieces.



Each ear hook is individually handcrafted from sterling silver wire: melted, forged, bended, twisted, hammered, oxidized, filed, until it looks like a cross between a petal & marquise shape - one of my favourite shapes for the ear wires. They are not too long & not too short & look great with shorter & longer hair with the overall drop being just over 4cm.

Turquoise beads are a gem of a find - they're a luscious 12 to 13mm in diameter, which is perfect to create an impact with their gorgeous earthy organic matrix & cerulean-Robbin's egg-sky-with a tinge of lagoon blue colour. Yet, being natural Turquoise, which is chalky & as such fairly light stone, they are light enough to wear all day long. The added benefit of these stones, is that they are beautifully, carefully stabilized - you get the natural look, the original matrix, the gorgeous colour, but with strength that will make sure that you can wear them as often as you like, as long as you like.Handcrafted Natural Organic Round Turqu0ise Gemstone Earrings on Folksy
Handcrafted Natural Organic Round Turquoise Gemstone Earrings on Artfire
Handcrafted Natural Organic Round Turqu0ise Gemstone Earrings on Zibbet
Handcrafted Natural Organic Round Turqu0ise Gemstone Earrings on OVGillies
Handcrafted Natural Organic Round Turqu0ise Gemstone Earrings on Etsy

Dainty Flower Earrings by Designs by Cher on Etsy

These lovely floral earrings are simply perfect for the warmer months & are so delightful! I have found them in designsbycher's unique affordable handcrafted jewelry Etsy shop.

White Pansy Earrings, AB Crystals, Removeable Leaf Dangle, Copper Wires

Layered Blooms... Peach Pinwheel Earrings, Lucite, Silver and Copper

Be sure to check Cher's shop for more beautiful handmade jewelry & accessories creations as well as jewelry making suppliles such as handmade metal findings.

Silver Pearls Creations by Abacusbeadcreations on Etsy

I came across this beautiful handmade artisan jewellery in Abacus Bead Creations on Etsy shop. The earrings and the bracelet below are made with what has to be an absolutely delightful baby blue & silver pearls. Wonderfully enticing, subtly alluring, they are elegant & are perfect for all occasions.

Baby Blue Pearl White Curved Pearl Earrings with Ornate Silver Findings

Vintage Rose Crystal Gray Pearl Bracelet Sterling Silver Bali Bead

In abacusbeadcreations you can find a wide range of handcrafted jewelry - beaded gemstone & glass necklaces, bracelets, earrings, eyeglass holders & lanyards.

Natural Turquoise .... Petals Necklace

Recently found this gorgeous natural Turquoise gemstones in beautiful green & blue tones with characteristic veins & earthy inclusions that add lots of character & uniqueness to each piece. While being natural gemstone & not dyed, this Turquoise is skillfully stabilized for strength - the stabilization is of very high quality & does not deter from or enhance the natural beauty of this gemstone, while making it strong enough for continuous wear. Those of you familiar with natural, un-enhanced Turquoise will know how brittle & absorbing the gemstone is, so a skillful enhancement that doesn't change the look of this gorgeous gemstone is very welcome.

First in creations is this Petals Necklace. Simple & versatile. Something that can be worn every day & with just about anything. It is made with oxidized sterling silver but can also be made in bright sterling silver on request.

Deal of the day 30% off

30% off all large flower hoops in my Artfire shop. This deal will last until the end of this weekend (16th May)

BIRTHDAY SALE

I don't usually do sales, but since I'm turning 30 this year (& I had a brief sale last year around my B-Day), I though to make a special sale this year with DEAL OF THE DAY running from today through May (until I make up my mind on what to do for the actual week of my B-Day). Each day, one item from one of my shops will be at 30% off for that one day. Great chance for you to grab something you like :D

Today's DEAL OF THE DAY 30% off Turquoise necklace on Artfire