My 15 minutes of fame.............

I woke up to a wonderful surprise, a convo from a fellow JET member telling me I was on the FRONT PAGE of ETSY at 5:14 a.m.! Do you know how exciting that is? I have been waiting and waiting hopelessly for one, just one piece of my jewelry to hit the front page! Here is the screenshot, taken by another fellow JET member:

My Selkhet Earrings are on the top left corner!


I'm happy to say these babies sold as SOON as they hit the front page,
but I have a couple more pair of them made up already to ship out!

xoxo,
Amber

To Oxidize, or not to Oxidize, that is the question!

So I've oxidized my latest creations, lot's of earrings and a bracelet. Well part of the bracelet. My mother and sister HATE when I do this. They like the beauty and blinginess of polished and SILVER silver. Why even use SILVER when you are going to just make it NOT SILVER???

I get it, but it's like a Jekyl and Hyde thing-an OCD thing-a fight with myself on whether or not I should oxidize a piece. There have been quite a few times where I oxidize something and then as SOON as it drops in the oh-so-stinky LOS(liver of sulfur), I'm kicking myself in the a@#. But, the majority of the times I love the end result:) One day, I promise, I will blog about the processes I use creating different pieces. One day:)

But for now, here are some pictures of the pieces after their Liver of Sulfur bath. They are really black and oxidized good.

Then they get tossed into my tumbler for several hours, and then hand polished up nice and perty. By hand polishing them after the oxidization, it let's me really bring out the areas I want to shine and highlight, which is quite cool. Anywho, I'll be posting finished pics hopefully this week:)

xoxo,
Amber

Luxe Bohemian Collection

I am re-introducing a collection I have been dabbling back and forth in called Luxe Bohemian Collection. I started creating these Luxe pieces about a year and a half ago, and although I absolutely LOVED making these elaborate and intricate pieces, I just didn't have the time and energy to put into them. And I knew that I really had to market myself and this collection to gain a following and respect for such work as an artisan, and I am ready to jump in it with full heart now. So I am re-introducing my Luxe Bohemian Collection to you! Enjoy!

Luxe Bohemian Collection

Luxurious.Bohemian.Romantic.You.

Fine Sterling Silver designs dripping in layers of ultra riche, top quality Gemstones. Romantic in Feeling and Luxurious in Looks, this Bohemian collection steps out of the ordinary and into extra-ordinary. Luxe piece featuring an Ornate focal that has been artistically coiled, oxidized, polished and adorned with the finest Gemstones and Silver Beads to create a one of a kind look.

When one chooses the jewelry they wish to adorn themselves with, it should be Beautiful, Unique, and most importantly, You. I believe that ones jewelry tells a story about them. What do you want your jewelry to say?



"I r i s"

::I r i s::

The IRIS necklace is composed of an intricate Sterling Silver focal piece with layers of elegant swirls and coils entwined around the oval base. A single Mystic Topaz briolette hangs above Mystic Topaz rondelles, leading way to the splash of luscious, rainbow hued stones clustered below. Gorgeous Kyanite, more Mystic Blue Topaz, Labradorite, Amazing Songea Sapphires, Fierce and Fiery Labradorites all clustered together above a generous and stunning Pink Amethyst briolette(24mm, 35 carats!). You will find more Mystic Blue Topaz briolettes, Mystic Quartz, Labradorite, Songea Sapphires briolettes interspersed with large nuggets of the sparkliest faceted Pink Amethyst and smooth, ultra watery Pink Amethyst ovals as well. This is a necklace fit for any goddess! Enjoy:)

Measures 30 inches including gorgeous focal pendant. May be oxidized upon request.

::I r i s::

Iris was the goddess of the rainbow, the messenger of the Olypmian Gods. Iris was a goddess of sea and sky--her father Thaumas "the wondrous" was a marine-god, and her mother Elektra "the amber" a cloud-nymph. For the coastal-dwelling Greeks, the rainbow's arc was most often seen spanning the distance beteween cloud and sea, and so the goddess was believed to replenish the rain-clouds with water from the sea.



Be sure to check back often as I am adding new pieces and their stories weekly! Thank you:)

~Amber

Visit me at the Noblesville Tour of the Gardens Sat. June 14th!

I will be doing my first show of the year (thanks to retrogee.etsy.com for the invite!)this coming Saturday, June 14th at the Noblesville Tour of the Gardens! There will be food and music, as well as lots of talented artists-I mean come on, what more could you ask for?!


Here is some info copied from the website, http://www.noblesvillepreservation.com/

Event:	2008 Noblesville Tour of Gardens
When:	Jun 14 2008 10:00 AM to Jun 14 2008 5:00 PM
Where:	Northern Noblesville Noblesville, IN
	The 3rd annual Noblesville Tour of Gardens is Saturday, June 14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (rain or shine), and will take visitors “beyond the garden gate” into eight of Noblesville’s most beautiful gardens. (Descriptions appear below.) This year’s tour ranges from an intimate shade garden to an 8-acre pastoral spread. Tucked among the blooms and fronds will be artwork, live music and gardening presentations. In addition, one Noblesville home will open up its restored bicycle and tractor collections to visitors, and serve up grilled brats and refreshments. Tickets Ticket price is $12 (children ages 12 and under are free). Advance tickets are available at the following locations: Marsh Supermarket Noblesville stores 17901 River Avenue 14450 Mundy Drive 1930 East Conner Street Noble Coffee and Tea Company 933 Logan Street A Corner Cottage 895 Connor Street Harbour Trees Golf Club 333 Regents Park Lane (tour start) Buy tickets, pick up a tour map, learn more about the Noblesville Preservation Alliance and visit with vendors. Restrooms available. Featured Gardens Michael and Jennifer Wiese 111 Harbour Trees Lane Wend along this gated garden’s stone paths among raised beds in square and geometric patterns. This garden is created to stimulate all five senses, with an Italian cherub fountain as its centerpiece, a nearby Victorian-style potting shed and a variety of perennials, herbs, vegetables and wildflowers. Mel and Norma Minion 219 Cheshire Circle On an inlet of Morse Lake, this home features a hidden shade garden in the back and a mix of perennials and annuals in the front plantings. Enjoy geraniums, Japanese iris, sweet bay magnolia, coreopsis, lady’s mantle and oak leaf hydrangea. Ken and Brenda Erickson 507 Wexford Court Thick with mature trees, this garden adjacent to Morse Lake accommodates filtered light and shade with hydrangeas, hostas, dogwoods, vinca and ferns. Carl and Inge Reichwein 548 Banbury Road This well-established lakefront garden features a variety of annuals and perennials including rose bushes, lilies and much more. Tom and Kay Alford 2101 North Harbour Drive More than 40 rose plants, most of them tea roses, are the highlight of this home. In addition are a butterfly garden with flowering perennials, hydrangeas, hostas and hanging plants to attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Charlie and Ann Kesmodel 7002 Oakbay Circle Three Beeches, named for the trio of stately old trees that anchor the gardens, is a National Wildlife Federation Certified Wildlife Habitat, providing the four basic habitat elements for wildlife to thrive: food, water, cover and places to raise young. A perennial garden, kitchen garden, woodland garden and two water features add to the enjoyment. Drew and Charlene Davis 7004 Oakbay Circle Find a collection of verdant hostas, twisting ivy, towering trees and a variety of colorful annuals at this beautiful garden. Glen and Patricia Schwartz 21989 Schulley Road Our most unique garden, this 8.5-acre estate includes flora and many other attractions. Marvel at arbavida animal topiaries (some as tall as 6 feet), vegetable gardens, an orchard, dozens of hanging baskets and a variety of beautiful flowers. Enjoy artists, sculptors, face painting, grilled bratwurst and drinks. See restored automobiles, tractors and bicycles, and a putting green. Restrooms available.

I will be offering 10% off your purchase just for visiting me at this event AND online, but you must mention my blog :) Thanks!