Strength -Always Inspired

Always Inspirations was the lucky winner of my Hypnotize Earrings that I featured during my blog giveaway earlier this month. She was sweet enough to post a pic of herself wearing her prize on her blog and stated she hoped I could make a matching necklace.


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.

Thanks for visiting,

Creativity- Custom Orders

I made a customized version of the Oval Ebonywood Necklace that I have in my shop that was originally sold in my Nyblaque shop. The original design never had engraving but this was a great idea.


The thing I love the most about custom orders is that my customers challenge me with new ideas! Things they would like to see created that I either thought about but never got around to or simply something new I would like to have the chance to bring bring to life.


Though my client wanted the initials in silver inlay, I personally LOVE the natural wood look the best.This was the "test piece"

Added the wire wrap and chain....

All done:-). This is what the engraving looks like on the back, or the front, however she wants to wear it. I am thinking of offering this necklace with engraving also.


So what do you think?? Thanks for visiting

Ashanti,

Freetime Frenzy..Weekend Work

Hey Family,,, Pass me a tissue please.............

My eldest child came home with a brilliant cold..and guess who it was passed to..unintentionally of course. Yup, yours truly..now I am fighting to get rid of it fast so my toddler doesn't get it.


My best friend gave me a break today and took my baby to the Children's Museum while the big one spent time with best friends all day...So I had the whole afternoon to myself...wooo hoo! Though I feel kinda bummed because I wanted to go to the Red Cross today;-(

You would think I'd crawl under the covers and pass out but nooooooooooooooooo, I went bonkers and started crafting lol! I grabbed whatever bead or bauble that caught my eye and made a bunch of earrings and necklaces.at least 50 pieces! Something I never get to do with the children here without staying up half the night LOL! This post would be insanely long if I listed then all so here are the pieces I was able to photograph with the lighting that was available.

Earthy

Spring

Spice

and I finished two custom orders

That's just SOME of the simplier pieces I worked on. All the earrings I made will be donated to the Handmade4haiti section of my shop.


Coming up Monday:.. My idea to make bags for Haiti Relief....stay tuned;-) Ok, I am going to pass out now;-) Night.

be Well, stay strong

Ny

The Feathers are Flying!!!!

I have noticed a big increase in sales with my feather earrings especially the blonde peacock feathers, so I tried something different. I added some feathers a supply source as well. Can I tell you I sold out the 8 stems that I had within 24hours after I posted them?!! Awesome. I am especially happy that one set is going to a bride to make a hair clip to match her wedding dress!!! I can't wait to see what it looks like.

Right now I have an Advanced Custom Order listing in my Etsy shop since I sold out so fast I had to order more. They will arrive from Upstate,NY this Friday. I haven't had any takers on that ..yet but it is definitely being saved/hearted/ bookmarked etc..LOL!.

Now, I 'm off to purchase a new banner that will reflect the shop new inventory merge.

Thanks for visiting- Be Fabulous Today, Ny

Crazy for Cards -Weekend Work Part III

I just received word from the buyer as she LOVES the cards;-) I am sooo happy!! So I couldn't wait to post about them tomorrow. Here are the set of cards that I made for her. I took these pics before I shipped them.

These are the three Mother's Day Cards:

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These are the feminine birthday cards.

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These are the masculine birthday cards

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Some have text inside them and some don't and range in size from 4x5.5 -5.5 x71/2 I had a blast making these. Here is the feedback I received tonight.

"Nyblaque has the most beautiful hand made cards I have ever had the pleasure to purchase! I loved the first ones I bought so much I ordered an entire box and paid LESS than I would have even at discount stores! I can't wait to start giving them to my friends"-Iced Lilac-Missouri

Custom orders are the best as they give you a chance to create something totally unique and tailor made for the person(s) who wants them.I would love to do have an opportunity to make a set again.

Thanks for visiting - Happy Crafting.

Be Well,

Ny

Crazy for Cards-Weekend Work Part II

Hi there, other than the new jewelry, I was also working on a boxed set of 24 assorted cards! The largest set I have ever made ! Woo hoo:-)

The first set I've made this custom Valentine card set for an Etsy client back in January 2009.






I was fortunate enough last week to receive a custom order of 24 Assorted birthday cards from a return customer in my bonanzle shop. I showed her the different paper and embellishments I had in stock at the time. The materials pictured she approved to be used in her order..However, she hasn't heard from her regarding her order yet so I will just post the "layouts" of the cards that I used.


I am so excited as this was my second custom order but my 1st box set for cards ever!. I want to show you so badly the finished product but I am waiting for her to review her package first;-) These just some of the layouts I used..just in case she may take a peek from my blog, but I used most of the colors papers.

As soon as I hear from the client I will post the finished cards tomorrow;-) I can't wait.

Be Crafty,

Ny