Rose of Sharon Jewelry

Not only do I love this wonderful handmade quilted hobo bag in purples – I also love its creator, Olivia. Liv is a wildly creative gal with a fabulous eye for color. This medium sized hobo bag artistically combines 9 different complementary purple-toned fabrics.

 

Olivia makes jewelry (she’s a Rose of Sharon Jewelry family artist), quilts, purses, bags, scarves, mufflers and more. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Her hobo bag (and a matching wristlet) is beautifully constructed. It measures 12.5” by 8.5” and uses an off-white lining.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Designed for a comfy fit under your arm, the coordinating handle is a sturdy 21.5”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you love purple, you’ll want to click right over to her Etsy shop, Beyond the Rabbit Hole, and snap it up! Don’t forget to heart her shop, too!

Olivia has just opened a Facebook fan page for  Beyond the Rabbit Hole. She could use some new friends who love handmade!

A wonderful handmade soap is an affordable luxury. This olive oil and shea butter soap is a sensual treat for a rose lover like me. Created by Ayelet and sold through her Etsy shop – Ayelet Artisan Bath and Body Products. these handmade soaps caught my eye today when checking my Flickr account.

This soap isn’t currently featured in her Etsy shop but she has other wonderful natural bath products along with lotions, lip balms, facial creams and vegan deodorants. 

My skin is sensitive to many chemicals so handmade is my #1 choice and it should be yours if you are interested in living a more natural life!

Stop by Ayelet’s lovely little Etsy shop and treat yourself to something nice today.

Beautiful blue freshwater pearl "eggs" adorn sterling silver bird's nest earrings in today's great jewelry find. This messy (yet very controlled) wire wrapping style has been gaining popularity and this lovely pair of handmade earrings are a great example of the design technique. Out of the Pink Sky sells her handcrafted jewelry on Etsy. Stop by and give her a heart!

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Finishing our prep for Saturday's booth/show at the Reno Scion promotional event so I haven't had time to write too much. Mom and Sarah are visiting, too so we've been working together to create several new wedding necklaces and learn some new techniques.

Today’s great handmade find combines 2 creative interests: polymer clay and steampunk design. These intricately adored art blocks are by Valeriana Solaris and are on display at Flickr.

Each block side is carefully stamped, carved and adorned with screws, watch parts and other common steampunk elements.

But it is her multi-layered antiquing method that really amplifies each detail.

Valeriana also has ATC (altered trading cards) and other wonderful polymer clay creations on her Flickr photostream. 

Why not take some time to explore her wonderful creations and don’t forget to leave her some love!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Originally uploaded by yifatiii These adorable handmade miniatures of rich, calorie-laden desserts are polymer clay so you have eye-candy with zero calories. While created for a dollhouse display, these would be so much fun as little thank you gifts.

Yifatiii's Sweets & Treats creates these tiny collectibles along with magnets and the sweetest sewing pin toppers.

You can admire and purchase Yifat's miniatures on Etsy. Other photos are on Flickr - click the picture to view more.

If you love purses like it do – this wonderful book purse using the classic Wizard of Oz is fun, practical and part of a thoughtful charity project.

Spoonful of Chocolate at Etsy makes beautiful purses from the covers while the stories within are donated to her local refugee center.  She is also working to help family members in need.

If the Wizard of Oz isn’t your thing, you’ll find Scarlett (the Gone with the Wind sequel),  Wuthering Heights or a passport holder from Anne of Green Gables.

 

Stop by the Spoonful of Chocolate store to snag a colorful, fun and practical purse – and help someone in need.

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Bold jewelry is hot again and this great handmade fashion find from Etsy is certainly not timid. Add the decade-spanning vintage components and you have a fashion hit! Midsummer Rain, along with other wonderful handmade jewelry, was created by Johanna Ely of Raleigh, NC and is available in her Good Girls Studio at Etsy.

Stop by and read her wonderful story about this eye-popping necklace today and don’t forget to give her a big heart!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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I simply adore Asian-influenced anything and this beautiful necklace from It’s  Jewelry Thing on ArtFire is one to covet. The Ming Dynasty pottery shard pendant is an eye-catching. Matched with Hill Tribe silver, the purple floral motif really stands out. The grassy green shell beads increase the drama in this beautiful piece. 

Click the picture to learn more about the artist and her authentic Ming Dynasty pottery shard components and wander there her complete studio.

 

Ahh…. so many beautiful pieces of handmade jewelry – so little budget. If I recall, that’s why I got into jewelry-making in the first place.