I was honored to make her request-the Hypnotize Necklace. I can't wait to see how it looks on her. I was truly..Inspired ;-)
The Strength: Whether it is a fellow artist or a client, the best compliment is when you are sought out to use your skills to bring one's unique vision to reality.It 's one of my greatest and humbling honors when my work is appreciated so much.
I came across these beautiful Etsy Treasuries yesterday curated by TeamEPE members- though has its own well-deserved theme- the colors and collections made me think of seasonal bliss:
Winter Wysteria
Spring and Silver
Bohemian Summer
Oh, did you hear??
Fellow Etsy Project Embrace team member and environmentally committed artist Kendra Zvonik of GreenPost and teamzvonik is offering these beautiful eco-friendly plantable gift tags in a blog giveaway hosted by the lovely GlazedOver stop by and check it out!
This is one of my favorite ballads. I identify with the lyrics of this song so much. For me the "butterfly" represents my dreams and how one day they will be free. I created this pendant while listening to the song.
Original Design by Nyblaque- june162009
The "Black Butterfly" is a very special collection of limited edition paper butterfly pendants, earrings and hopefully bracelets( I'm working on it) These will be the original pieces using this median, but as soon as I learn how to solder and cast.....OH BOY...this butterfly design will take on a whole new level.. but I must be patient;-) It may not look like much to some but this symbolizes my early stage as an artist..simple but different-unique yet evolving-it's who am, and what I want to be.It's the kind of design I want a customer/supporter to own and remember this as one of my early works, as all artists grow and become better and more in tune with their craft, it definitely shows in their work.
I remember a young blacksmith artist from Soho who started out as a street vendor herself selling handcrafted metal jewelry stands, one of which I bought-fantastic work-oh! I wish I still had the stand. I lost it years ago at a fair I was working. I as so sad, because I knew I would never find a piece like it and I understand her passion behind it's creation-
Original Design by Nyblaque- June162009
Now she makes metal furniture in Japan last time I heard- that was 7 yrs ago. Who knew huh?? If I could remember her full name and Google her I'll post a link here.
This necklace will be sold in my Etsy shop. I will take some much better pics of it before I post later today-it's like 2a.m EST right now - I'm going to bed lol!!
First, Congrats to Audrey for receiving it from whomever gave it to her first..she deserves it:)
I wanted to give this to several people as recognition for their efforts to try to help , educate, inspire, promote and empower artisans, readers, followers and people in general to be the best they can be.
Here are the recipient listed so far:
CtDesigns
Tackyhandmade
HeatherKnitz TimothyAdams *TheBeadedHeart *MissKnits *Infivision *SoapDeli - New Editions
and that's just the start.......I'll be adding more soon, I need to find all their address ;-P
If you know someone who you feel deserves this award, Just right click on the image, copy and "Save image as " then follow your normal uploading procedures as you would regularly do on your blog or site. I hope it works! If not leave a comment.
Twists, turns and curves. Thoughts of surprises and challenge start at the smooth winding swirls of hammered silver then bring you to the faceted points of joy and triumph in gorgeous pale blue chalcedony teardrop.Experiences leading to beautiful things treasured in the end. A simple, organic piece that expresses some of these things. Life is a winding road,yet traveled differently by everyone. I designed this piece in January 2009 and was originally created in memory of my grandmother who passed away from her battle with Type II Diabetes in March 2007 and in honor of those who are going through some personal "journeys" of their own.
I added the item to the Brenda Novak’s 5th Annual Online Auction for Diabetes Research. I know it will find a treasured home:-)
Custom Orders for this necklace are welcome if you would like a different metal or stone at the end. just send me a conversation via Etsy or email me at nyblaque@yahoo.com.
I am self taught jewelry designer who loves the new age of blogging as a tool help promote other indie artists and handmade craftsman..and women:) Enjoy!
The Strength: Whether it is a fellow artist or a client, the best compliment is when you are sought out to use your skills to bring one's unique vision to reality.It 's one of my greatest and humbling honors when my work is appreciated so much.
