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,

Seeds, Beads and Brass-New Listings from Ny

Hey Family!

I froze my butt off taking pics of these new items today---brrrr! The crisp air made for some crisp shots of these new pieces I made that I will be listing in my Etsy shop tonight.

These Metal Eastern Earrings are gorgeous blue fire scaled patina copper links that I purchased from another etsy artist to add wire wrapped geniune citrine nuggets and brass earring wires for a stunning earthy eastern effect;-)

These Little Treasure Pendants are my favorite pieces! I love adore these cute brass open cages that I filled with lampwork beads and wire wrapped stone. I wish I had some off those tiny xmas tree lamps that would fhave made a nice lantern-like effect...Opps I made have given someone an idea! lol.

I headpinned the beads and sealed each cage closed for extra security so there is no worry of the beads falling out.

Yellow Rose Brass Link Earrings

Vintage Czech glass and Natural Seed Pod Earrings- yes I turned a prop inro an earring- with some repurposed vintage ab czech glass beads from a old broken rosary and some silver wire I made these little cuties.

Acorn White was the last piece I made but didn't get a chance to finish..she will have her partner ready tomorrow. I am debating should I make an earring pair or pendants?? What do you think??

Thanks for visiting;-)

be well,

Ny

Work in Progress with Infivision- Phase Two

Hey there! Here are some more sample photos of the new pieces I will be selling in my Etsy Shop next week..Photos were taken by Adam@Infivision.etsy.com . I am in love!...with the photos of course ;-P. Can you believe these are test shots? My pics never looks this good lol! Adam is a serious perfectionist and I appreciate his work. I will receive the final shots soon.

Copper Heart and Faceted Crystal Pendant

Chalcedony Teardrop Spiral Necklace

Ring of Fire- Faceted Carnelian and Red Glass Earrings

For me personally, these photos are a big improvement. If you take a look at my flickr page by clicking on the slideshow-alot of those early photos were taken with a WEB CAMERA and no photo-editing software. I didn't get a digital-camera until the Spring of 2008.

After I accidently broke that one... ( I sat on it and broke the lens.....hey, thats not funny- ok yeah it is!!)I got a Kodak PhotoSmart-it works ok..but I can't seem to get that noise reduction out of the shots. Take a good look at the photos in both my Etsy and Artfire shops from October-to the present..and compare the clarity, definition and quality of these pics. Even to the un-trained eye you can see a BIG difference.

I consider this great investment. Please stop by Adam's Shop to take a look at his other works and offers at now two locations:
Infivision.etsy.com
Infivision.artfire.com

feel free to leave a comment:) - Thanks to visiting,
Be Well,
Ny

MY FIRST BLOG GIVEAWAY!! -Update

HI THERE!! I just finished hosting my first giveaway last weekend. FIRST, I want to say THANK YOU to all those who have participated!!! I am so honored to have received so many great entries, comments and views. WOW this was fun..i hope you all had a cool time too. I have gathered all the names of those who have participated and will pick a winner fair and square through a randon selector and announce the winner tonight at 8*pm ESt. I wish I could do so earlier but i have tons to do today:)

The lucky winner gets to choice either a pair of my gorgeous long hammered hoops or a beautiful polymer clay Unicorn pendant necklace. Pendant created by Fellow Etsy Artist Fairydreams67124 and lampwork beads created by GlassGypsy.

These lovelies would be a great gift as a birthday or Christmas present. Both the earrings and necklace were created with 14K 14/20 Gold Fill and will be presented in a burgundy & gold gift box.

Who can play?? Anyone can:) - bloggers and non-bloggers, U.S. or International. Just leave your blog, EtsyShop, or social network page ( whatever you are comfortable with) with your comment so I can contact you if you win.

What do you get? Handmade Hammered Gold Long Teardrop earrings ($23 value)or "Unicorn Dreams" Handmade Polymer Clay & TigerEbonywood Pendant Necklace ($21 value).



When? Starts today! from October 17th thru October 19th the winner will be announced here October 20th

Where at?? Right here :) http://nyblaque.blogspot.com

How can you win????
1. Visit http://nyblaque.etsy.com and pick out your favorite item from my shop

2. Come back here and brag...ummm i mean post a comment about your fave item.

3. To double your chances, blog about this contest in your blog,website or social network page. Then boogie, hustle or shuffle back here and leave your link so folks can be nosy and find it... and yeah check out your stuff too:)

4. Do all that by 11:59 pm EST/ NY time October 19th, 2008 and you are in! The Lucky winner will be announced here at 8 pm EST Monday October 20th, 2008

oh while your reading- scroll back up to your top right and cast your vote in my blog poll. Your input will be a big help with what I will list in my shop next month. Thanks

I would like to thank DesignsbyVanessa@Etsy.com for inspiring me to start a giveaway...For those who previously posted a comment the shop link was incorrect...although her birdie cards do ROCK. hope Vanessa will host my next giveaway:)