If Damselfies fly to Bollywood :o)

I decided to push my mojo a bit. Erin from http://earrings-everyday.blogspot.co.uk/ creates new monthly challenge. It calls We're All Ears Inspiraton !!!

First Friday of the Month she will share an inspiration. February is Damselfies Inspiration.


We should make earring based from that and post it on our blog on third Friday of the month. 2 weeks work time :-) Then post it on Erin's blog, where another pieces shown also. Fabulous artist and creative pieces.   More about it please read http://earrings-everyday.blogspot.co.uk/2014/02/were-all-ears-february-winners.html

Here is mine. Peridot Swarovski and silver wire. Wire wrapping of course!

Honesty as I saw the inspiration picture, my mind got stuck to such elegant rich and bling earrings. I don't know why... maybe the happy colour of those damselfies? Or ugly weather of winter? I would prefer to dance ala Bollywood, wear a fantastic gala gown and enjoy warm weather !!!!

Now, take deep breath...let's party begin !

xoxoxoxo
Dian

Just Amazing Cabochon (Erstaunlich Cabochon)

Does anybody know what kind of this cabochon? Pretty dark red with black thunder and brown cloud. Just Amazing !
Weiß jemand, welche Art von diese Cabochon? Wunderschöne dunkel rot mit schwarze Donner und braune Wolke. Erstaunlich!!!

It is a red jasper. Thanks for the help... really appreciate it :-)
Es is ein rote Jaspis. Danke an eure Hilfe :-)

Dalmatian Jasper Pendant ( Dalmatiner Jaspis Anhänger)

Pretty cabochon wrapped with netted bezel.
Sehr schöne cabochon mit netted bezel umgewickelt.

Sea Shell Metal Clay (Muschel Art Clay)

Sea shell metal clay with freshwater pearl and sterling silver wire.
Muschel art clay mit Süßwasserperle und 925er Draht.

Thanks for looking ;-)
Danke für deine Interesse :-)


xx Dian

YOJ11 Week 5 - Little Black

The theme for this week is Dirty and Down.  It is some kind like how you catch your customers and which piece you will make for a good sale.  Better I tell you the important point to have customers in Germany.

Simple, elegant, chic is typical jewelry for German people.  A  light blue  topaz in bezel setting, suspended from a delicate cable chain or  a shimmering dangling grey freshwater pearl earring  are some examples for great profit.  An everyday jewelry!!!
The other point  is the Quality. Not only the quality of the jewelry itself, but also the material.  Silver, gold, pearl, precious stone, swarovski are very popular.  Tell them very detail about your jewelry. German people love discussion, and if it is regarding what their interest, you will win their hearts.

It isn't easy to put the both point in each jewelry I make,  because noone wants to seen as a 'stereotypical' person!  See the heart shape above. Not really heart, but still you know it is a heart. Simple but eye-catching.

I keep those 2 points for selling  my jewelry in home market. Give them Simple-Quality!

xx Dian
  

Year Of Jewelry 2011

I forgot to tell you that I am joining YOJ 2011. With motto : One Piece, Per Week, For A Year. 


It's intended to be fun, challenge the muse and get feedback. It is a great way to progress and push  ourself to try new things. 

Familiar? Yes, this is my necklace for completing Water Edge's earrings. In the same time, it is my first piece for YOJ2011.
YOJ11-01 theme New Beginning.

YOJ11-02 theme Eclipse
15mm lavender pearl with silver plate wire as pendant.

YOJ11-04 theme Wild and Wicked
How crazy to mix gold tone colored wire and chain? I did it and ... voila!!


I couldn't catch YOJ 03. With Mix Media theme, have no idea :-(


Up now, I'll post each week my entry for YOJ11. Fingers crossed for me !!!!
xx Dian

January 2010-1

Pendant made with no idea what should I make ;-)  I promised myself to be more productive.  No other story... the end !

Water's Edge Pendant

Feeling like I have to make it ;-) Swirls are still in, and gemstones!!!! Earth tone Tourmaline!!! Oh, what a lovely day.

Chain Maille

My first Chain Maille. From Lauren Andersen tutorial.

Material : gold plated jump rings and swarovski beads.

Swarovski In Blitz

As Christmas comes closer, we need special and unique home decorations and gifts. In Germany there is a tradition Hobby Künstler und Bastler Bazar (Creative Hobby and Art Fair), which made for this task. You will find homemade crafts from local artist or home-hobbiest. Home accessories, gifts, design-lifestyle articles, floristry, souvenirs, all regarding to Christmas and Holiday season.

This year I am joining such Fair again. It will take place in our primary school building. Yep...mostly visitors are kids, teenagers and their parents. Hmmm... what should I put on my table to take their attention and make good sale?

Heart Swarovski Pendant 18mm. In 4 colors... they are stunning, aren't they?

Rivoli stone 14mm. I saw that such simple pendants are In. Why don't I try to catch my customers with these bling... ;-)

Don't forget the Earrings!!!!! Heart swarovski 10mm as matching jewelry.

This necklace are made for 'adult' customers...if you know what I mean.. lol. Okay they are Rivoli 14mm as centre and Bicone 4mm and 8mm, or crystal pearls 8mm.

A selection of fashionable--and affordable--jewelry for teens (and adults) that's perfect for back to school or any other time. This jewelry should move easily from casual to dressy occasions. Swarovski in simple design is the answer!
Wish me luck and cash!!!! Oh if you can, come and visit me in Schwandorf, Nov 21st!

xx

Jewels, I got From Friends

In this post, I will share all the great pieces I have from friends. Mostly online friends, means I never meet them before, but we feel like good friends who help and support each other.

1. Earrings from Marcy Bell. Made with SS silver and gemstones. Her etsy: www.followtheredbrickrd.etsy.com


2. Brooch from Jenx Jewels.


3. Earrings from Pippi Konstanski. Made with SS silver and pearls. Her etsy: www.pippijewelry.etsy.com


4. Necklace from Corinna Metters. SS silver, gemstones.


5. Necklace from Lisa Crispin. SS silver, shells, boiled wool. Her web: http://www.passionforflame.com.au


Adore all pieces, luv you friends. Thanks for our friendship!!!

Viking Knit

Finally I made viking knit. This age old technique of weaving wire took my attention too much, as I saw my friends made it. So FABULOUS pieces....
Bought tutorial from JanRaven here www.jewelrylessons.com/tutorial/viking-knitting and started the long night, played with viking knit.

In the beginning I had to digging in my man's working room. Searched for vice. It is important tool for holding the wire as our hand are busy with knitting. Find out that it is useful too for taking care our not-yet-ready knit, if we leave it for short or long time. Some bead-store has this tool too. Mine is from hardware store.
Next is search for mandrel. Use Allen wrench...very cheap and good!
So I set up my table. Clamped the vice on table and was ready with work... ;-)


2 hours later...This is what I made. 10' wire became 2,5'' chain!!!!! Not very happy about it, but hey...I made viking knit and this is my first attempt. Let's celebrate it.... lol.


I made Viking-Fischy Bracelet... after 4 hours hooked and felt slowly sleepy :o)
Enjoy my Viking Knit journey.... thanks for coming!!

Need A Friend!

Whatever we are, wherever we are...a friend is always nice to have. This time I found out that a childhood friendship is easier to make than an adult friendship. Well, at least to my experience. This is like my up and down of friendship in last 10 years.
Since 2001 I live in Germany. Everything new, culture, people, language. I got to start search friend. 10 years are gone, I met many people. Too bad I find not a friend just like a best friend. Maybe I ask too much, can be I'm not a good friend to anyone else. But I learned to trust and share, learn to accept the friendship and as well as being a good friend myself. Who knows I find her/him, who accept my friendship, who trust me just who I am, and we share our life in bad and good time..... like a real BEST FRIEND!

A poem what I like, 'dance upon the wind' by Intimate Knight.

Only to vanish once more, just like all my yesterdays.
Until chance comes again, I'll let my thoughts dance upon the wind.
I don't know where I'm going, and where I've been isn't much to speak of.
I just know my heart is always showing, leading me to some far off love.

Just when I give up the fight.
Here it comes to make the bad things good, and the wrong things right.
Only to leave me lost and lonely again.
Drifting away as my thoughts dance upon the wind.

It has a name, I think they call it friend.

I Love Flowers!!!

Even I have no flowers inside house, I try to have them in my daily life.


This one I let my hands work. Never know where it should go, suddenly I have flowers. Beads are red coral.

And for the grey tiny flower, I got help from KSJewelry. She has perfect tutorial for flower making.
Thanks for looking.... Happy Sunday!

A heart for you all

A poem from Fiona Davidson

Maybe a little romance is needed
Lightening our days in all this grey
To place a smile on our faces

Give me romance to dazzle me
To make my heart sing out loud
And make me feel I'm alive

A heart for you all !

Gothic Necklace

I found a rock, any rock! Yup... for the 5th week YOJ, I need any rock. I have many, just don't ask me what kind of rock is it:-) I called this black netted bezel cabochon... Gothic Pendant.

Am Ende der Welt

It means 'IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE'. The story began last week. I tried to buy something from someone. Something old but I need it very much. I sent her emails... no answer. She is so far away, I even not know her face to face. 2 times I saw she put her 'story' online, but still no reply on my emails. Sad.... What I can do is waiting. With some colourful beads and chooper wire, trying to make my day brighter. Wish that everything will be better...with or without the thing!
I'm waiting...still........... :-(

Flower in my garden

This is my second piece this month. Actually 'January Birthstone Garnet or Rose Quartz' is our theme, but neither Garnet nor Rose Quarz in my treasure. Have to think how I make my piece then. So took some colours of chrystal beads and played with them. Snowing outside, miss summer. It is my idea: FLOWER!
Bracelet made with red chrystal beads and copper wire. I tried 18ga wire as the frame and it's too wobbly. Need more strong wire, perhaps 16 ga?

Earrings parade.... red, green, yellow. Which one is the most beautiful?

Red Earrings. Simple and attractive. Even my neighbour order 2 pairs in blue and green. Yuhuuuuu.....

Here they are...1 set Flower Jewelry with Egyptian Coil and Briolette Flower (Eni's Tut), consist of Bracelet, Ring, Earrings.

Purple Swirly

Beginning January 2010. Snowy and cold... nice white outside. This is the 1st time I'm inside Year Of Jewelry 2010 challenges. So in a fever of excitement, let's say. But the show must go on...here I'm!
Purple Swirly isn't complicated. This is a fun and easy project, has tons of possibilities for customization. Yup...it is Egyptian Coil! This technic is something what I like this moment. Simple chain that requires very few tools.
I made this bracelet and earrings last week. I use 20ga Beadsmith silver plated and Glass beads...in purple :-) Get applaus from my hubby...hahahahaha He is my best fans, beside my children LOL.
Sorry for not good picture. I'll try to have better shot next time. Promise!