Wire-wrapped ring bonanza

So, I decided a few weeks ago to sign up for some local craft fairs (more on that later...) and have been gearing up for increasing my inventory (which is basically something I need to do regardless to get more traffic to my shop and gear up for the *hopeful* holiday rush).

The line I really wanted to focus on first were my wire-wrapped rings.  Wire-wrapped rings are delicate and appropriate for everyday wear, but they bring something elegant to your outfit.  I have made myself several in all different colors and pretty much wear one everyday since they go with anything.  Also, I seem to get a lot of key word searches for wire-wrapped rings, and I think they'll be fun and easy to sell at craft shows in person.  Plus, they are just plain fun and simple to make :) 

My husband was out of town on business for a week, so I spent a lot of time staring at the new puppy (trying to make sure she didn't have any accidents, haha), and making wire-wrapped rings while catching up on last season of Boardwalk Empire.

Here are some of my new rings that I've posted at the shop, feel free to browse.  This time around I focused on making smaller sizes, but I've got to make sure everyone is fairly represented, so I'll be posting some size 7s and 8s soon!



Gold wire-wrapped hot pink druk bead ring



Vintage bronze wire-wrapped turquoise druk bead



Gold wire-wrapped ring with green luster druk bead



As you can tell, I'm also having a love affair with druk beads.  Czech glass druks are round pressed-glass beads made in the Czech Republic.  They have a shine and brilliance that is hard to capture with a camera.  They can be opaque and extra shiny, like my olive green druk bead above, or slightly transparent with a subtle inner-glow, like the turquoise druk bead I used.  I just love their uniqueness!

Please tell me what you think! Do you have a favorite color combo or a suggestion for a new color combo?  I've got so many different beads and pearls that the possibilities are endless!

Late Night Listing!!

Tonight, in preparation for yet another BNS I could not resist buying into, I've posted some new earrings.  Plump, juicy pink jewels wire-wrapped in silver!  So perfect for summertime fun :)

 Check them out here!

Happy Friday night yall!

Bird's nest jewelry

Ever since discovering Etsy, I have always loved, loved, loved and adored the look of wire-wrapped bird's nest jewelry.  I've bought some off Etsy in the past and always get compliments when I'm wearing them since the concept is so unique, especially to non-Etsians (haha).  The pieces have a classy feel because of the shiny silver wire (or whatever color wire may be used) and the pearl eggs, but also an earthy, natural feel since they are, of course, symbolizing birds' nests!

There are lots of people out there doing it, but I just couldn't resist trying it for myself.  After lots of practice, I created these earrings with adorable petite-sized silver birds' nests with pink glass pearls for eggs.  They were fun to make, and I can't wait til I have more time to expand my nesting jewelry pieces.  Let me know if you have any ideas! I'd love to hear them.

 Check out the listing on Etsy here.