Pendant Swap Complete

I was excited to get my last pendant for the swap today! They're so adorable! It was my first swap ever...both to host and to participate in. Here are the goodies that I received....

There were four of us participating. So, we only had to send out 3 pendants. I decided to send out 2 per person and another participant did the same.

The first pendant I received was this really cute mermaid. It is from Ms Rachelle of Queen Accessories. Here is a link to her online shop - http://queenaaccessories.multiply.com/

The second one I received was from Ms. Manalastas. She was kind enough to include two pendants. A flower with  swirls on the petals and a pendant locket.

And the third pendant (the one that arrived today) was from Ms. Fritzie of Chinky Charms - http://lhoche.multiply.com/ who sent an adorable flipflop pendant.

Finally, the ones that I sent out. I am really into hand painting my beads. I decided on a stamped pendant that reminds me of an ornate sun. I highlighted the raised parts with gold to brighten up the pendant. I also made a second pendant with a heart on it and attached it to a round bezel.

 Here's a picture of the work in progress....

I formed the same stamped pendants but made them in different colors....the finished pendants.... 

 

I added a decorated jump ring to the so they can be worn right away. I also included a black cord necklace. Here's a closeup of the combination of pendants sent to each person....

It was quite fun making these pendants....as well as receiving such cute ones too!  I hope to join and host more of these swaps. There is a group on facebook for Filipino clay artists which I just joined lately. I'm sure there will be great events there too! Can't wait.

Here's a photo Ms. Fritzie sent me of the pendants she received...

A big thank you to my swap partners! Hope you enjoyed and like the pendants that you received. Enjoy the summer!!!

Getting some work done

Finally getting some work done. Been looking after my little Charley puppy...every week he's getting his vaccines and medicated bath and every time, he seems to be lethargic. This week, though, it passed pretty quickly and he is up and about! So, the worried mommy that I am was able to relax a bit and get back to finishing some of the beads I started. Today I got to hand painting a few of them...and I liked how they turned out...

My favorite is the one most to the right...the blue one. The color is really pretty and I think if I give it a gloss, it may look like a ceramic piece. I'm thinking of giving TLS a try (transluscent liquid sculpey) for a glaze. I'll have to stop by the craft store sometime tomorrow.

I've also added a couple beads to my new Etsy bead shop 

Earthly Jewels Beads

Arnold the Owl

Sardinox Cabochon

As for the pendant swap, I'm still waiting for one more pendant to arrive via mail. It's on the way and should be here pretty soon. Once I have all of them, I'll be able to finally post pictures!!! Hopefully next time we can have more people joining. It would be exciting to have a bead soup party too just like Lori from Pretty Things hosts. She will have another party in August sometime and I am definitely signing up!!! Meanwhile I would like to have a local one too...will have to put some thought into it and maybe ask Ms. Lori for some input (I'm quite shy to ask though). 

I've  joined a local group for polymer clay enthusiasts and artist on facebook (Polymer Clay People Philippines). It just started and there's been a lot of interaction so, it's a lot of fun. It may be great to have all sorts of activities like swaps, giveaways, inspirational challenges with prizes (prizes can be donated and then the person donating can get a week exposure on the group), blog hops.... lots of potential here!

Anyway, the weather has been cooler the past few days since it has been raining here. Little Charley is really loving it and has been getting really comfortable in his crate....

Aww, what a sweetie! I love this little puppy!

That's all for now...have a great day!

New Beads Listed on Etsy

Alorien Pink Focal Pendant Connector 

FlorisTwirl

Ornate Golden Sun in Blue

I have an introductory PROMO in my shop...BUY 3, GET 1 FREE!!! This will go on until my shop is fully stocked already. So, make sure to avail!!!

Still working on stocking up the shop, however my little puppy got another vaccine at the vet...so my focus is on him and am keeping a close eye on him again...

New Beads Store on Etsy

I've been putting a lot thought about whether I should open another Etsy shop for my handmade polymer clay beads and other stones, findings and crafting supplies. Or if I should have my own website for it. Or even if I should just incorporate it in my existing Etsy.

It took some time but I finally decided to just open a separate shop. So, today, I set it all up....

EARTHLY JEWELS BEADS

I have so much to list..but, I just want to add a few listings per day until I can build it up to a fully stocked shop. I hope it all goes well...

Here's my newest....

Great Green Owl

Almora

Alorien Grey

Exensia

Nessie of the North

Yugi-oh Blue

I'm thinking of sending out a few of my beads to a bead artist so they can work their magic on it and create something. I'd love to see finished pieces with my very own beads. Should I make it something like a giveaway? I've seen a couple of sites that do this. It would be great exposure as well.

Tomorrow, more beads to be listed....

That's all for now...have a great day!

BTW....Distracted

As I mentioned in my previous post, we have a new puppy in the house and it has totally kept me distracted. I haven't been blogging or updating the shop...or crafting that much because I've been enamored by my little baby.

Today, I got back on the saddle and started working on a few things. I did some finishing on a couple clay beads I had. I also took pictures of some of my stone beads that I want to get posted online. So, on my bead table this Wednesday, I have a bunch of my stones laid out and ready for a photo session...

I have had a whole bunch of these assorted stones in my stash for a while now. They are unamed/unidentified. My supplier didn't exactly know what each were but I picked out some really pretty ones. I had plans to do some wire wrapping projects with them but have decided to put them up for destashing SALE! 

I'm posting them on my multiply site - click the picture below to go to the album for details. 

However, if anybody would prefer to purchase  on ETSY, I would create a custom listing for your order. (Do just let me know.)

Here's the first few of them.... They're great for wire wrapped jewelry and for seed bead embroidery focals....

 

 

  

 

  

 

 

 I also took pictures of some of my clay beads but haven't gotten to editing the pictures on photoshop...that's for tomorrow! Now, I can get back to this cutie....who is patiently waiting to play....

Happy Easter Everyone

I just wanted to drop in and greet everyone a Happy Easter. I need to get cracking on my pendants for the Soaking in the Summer Swap that I'm hosting. They have to be sent out by Friday...However, something new has been keeping me busy and I'd like to show you my Easter Surprise from hubby....

Meet my Charley....

He's my 11 week old golden retriever...and I love him! What a sweetheart! We got him yesterday...he slept straight through the night in his new crate without even whine or yelp...and he didn't even have an accident inside his crate...what a good boy!