Mar
8
2010
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I just got in a new set of paper samples this weekend for my small book earrings and my paper bead earrings and been hard at work experimenting with new designs. This time around I ordered a lot of my favorite kind of paper, Japanese washi.
Japanese washi a medium weight paper made with mulberry fibers. There is a variety of different types of washi, but the kind that most people are familiar with, and the kind I use in my jewelry is Chiyogami or Yuzen washi. This type of washi has a variety of colorful and decorative patterns silk screened on the plain mulberry paper base. One thing about making jewelry with paper is that you have to pick patterns that will look good on a small scale, otherwise you’ll just get large blocks of color instead a mixture of colors and patterns. Chiyogamil washi is perfect for this purpose.
I got a lot of washi where the dominant color is green to make more green book patterns for my “Wearing o’ the Green promotion on my Etsy shop. So look for
Some of the other papers I’m testing for new jewelry include Pasticcio prints, which are silkscreened cotton rag paper from India.
I’m also intrigued by this new type of paper made of recycled cotton viscose called Stardurst Chiffon. Basically it has a semi-translucent texture that feels similar to fabric.
It has a nice glittery background and is printed with delicate patterns of flowers and vines. What I like about this paper is that fact that it has glitter in the background without it becoming too overpowering like so many other papers that use glitter in the base of the paper. So I’m very interested to see how this paper turns out in my test designs. So keep an eye out!
1 comment | tags: handmade, handmade paper, jewelry, paper jewelry | posted in About My Work
Nov
6
2009
I just got a note from Etsy user leentastic letting me know that she included my book jewelry in her new book-themed Etsy Treasury. If you’re not familiar with what an Etsy Treasury is, it’s an Etsy feature that allows members to curate themed lists of items. With the millions of items that get listed on Etsy, it’s always an honor to be included.
You can check out leentastic’s book-themed Treasury here. Be sure to do so before Sunday as the Treasury expires on November 8th. And if you’re an Etsy user, be sure to comment and check out the work of the other artists in the Treasury!
no comments | tags: earrings, Etsy, handmade, handmade books, jewelry, paper jewelry | posted in About My Work
Oct
29
2009
It’s Halloween Madness at the Etsy store starting today October 22 until Halloween! This means Free Shipping on all of the items in my Etsy Store until October 31st. Also, look for a special Halloween Madness Deal of the Day where you can get a special deal on any items in the shop that has an orange border around it. The items change daily, so check on my Etsy store daily, or check here on the blog to see what the Halloween Madness Deal of the day is. Get some holiday shopping done early!
Here’s Today’s Deal
Pebbles Book Earrings
Multicolored ovals of yellow, pink, and green on white makes for a fun set of book earrings. Covered with acid-free paper designed by Peek Stationers, these earrings also have inner pages of Brockway text paper and are bound with Italian book cloth. Ear wires are 14kt gold fill french hooks.
Normal Price: $17.75
Today’s Halloween Madness Price is $14.75 + free shipping!
Each pair of earrings come on an earring card that doubles as a mini-book. Open the pages and read about “The History of the Book”! Click here to check them out!
Plus, check out the new items on the store as well
Teal Floral Book Earrings
no comments | tags: earrings, Etsy, handmade, handmade books, jewelry, paper jewelry | posted in About My Work
Oct
27
2009
It’s Halloween Madness at the Etsy store starting today October 22 until Halloween! This means Free Shipping on all of the items in my Etsy Store until October 31st. Also, look for a special Halloween Madness Deal of the Day where you can get a special deal on any items in the shop that has an orange border around it. The items change daily, so check on my Etsy store daily, or check here on the blog to see what the Halloween Madness Deal of the day is. Get some holiday shopping done early!
Here’s Today’s Deal
Royal Chinese Writings Book Earrings
The bold black Chinese characters on a pale cream background makes for a memorable pair of book earrings. Handmade with Japanese kozo paper, with inner pages of Brockway text paper, and bound with Italian bookcloth. Ear wires are made of 14kt gold fill french hook earwires.
Normal Price: $17.00
Today’s Halloween Madness Price is $14.00 + free shipping!
Each pair of earrings come on an earring card that doubles as a mini-book. Open the pages and read about “The History of the Book”! Click here to check them out!
Plus, check out the new items on the store as well
Aiden Book Earrings
Lime Floral Book Earrings
no comments | tags: earrings, Etsy, handmade, handmade books, jewelry, paper jewelry | posted in About My Work
Oct
16
2009
While I’ve been plugging away on some new jewelry (and some TV series), I’ve also been updated the Etsy store as well. Some are one of a kind so if you like what you see, visit the store now and get them before they disappear. Click directly on the photos to see them or you can visit the shop directly to see the whole selection!
Oasis Mendi Book Earrings
Isabelle Book Earrings
Clayton Book Earrings
Ivory Pattern Book Earrings
Dogwood Book Earrings
Smoke Dew Drop Book Earrings
Wintergreen Dew Drop Book Earrings
Annette Book Earrings
Parchment Dew Drop Book Earrings
If you want up to the minute updates on when new stuff goes up on my Etsy shop, follow me on Twitter!
no comments | tags: handmade, handmade books, jewelry, paper jewelry | posted in About My Work
Oct
10
2009
I just added three new pairs of small book earrings to my Etsy store yesterday. These are actually one-of-a kind designs so once they’re gone…they’re gone! Click on the photos below to check them out or go directly to my small book company etsy store to see the entire selection.
Red Fan Dance Book Earrings
Feather Book Earrings
Tomi Book Earrings
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no comments | tags: handmade, jewelry, paper jewelry | posted in About My Work
Sep
18
2009
I first learned how to crochet when I when I was 9 or 10…so I have a soft spot of beautiful crocheted items. And the photography of the item is beautiful too. This linen pincushion with the crochet motif was made by photographer ( that explains the beautiful photography), graphic designer, and artist namolio. You can check out more crochet and linen items on her Etsy shop.
1 comment | tags: crochet, handmade | posted in Other Cool Artists and Designers
Aug
21
2009
Okay, so how cool are these miniature glass chocolates? They’re made by glass artists Dinah and Patty Hulet. They have a beautiful line of glass chocolates, candies, and other beautiful and fortunately non-fattening treats. You can visit their website here.
1 comment | tags: glass, handmade | posted in Other Cool Artists and Designers
