some new ideas

With the new year, I am trying to stretch myself out of my comfort spot and create designs that hopefully will reach a new audience!  Of course, change is hard for most people and I am not the exception.  I am having a lot of moments where there is no motivation or inspiration.  That is scary!  But I am determined to continue to try and stretch myself and would love to know what you think.

Topaz and Blue crystal pendant and had to make it the focal piece. This necklace is about 21 inches but is adjustable for your neckline. Added the blue Swarovski Crystals to the daisies to make cute little earrings.   Necklace $45   Earrings $12

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taking some more chances...

Here are a few more mew designs I tried this past week....Still a little scary!  Let me know what you think, really!

I layered lots of antique brass and a few antiqued copper pieces to create this unique necklace. Swarovski Crystals and Glass Pearls accent some of the focal points. It is very light weight and is adjustable in length for your neckline. I love the double link antique brass chain too! $45

 

Greek Leather in olive green with a beautiful artisan hand made sterling silver heart connector. I used sterling silver to wire wrap around each bracelet band (about 2 feet of wire) and finished if off with a button from my mama's button stash. $42

I've seen a bunch of these layered broach necklaces so thought I would try my hand at one. This is my first one. 6 pieces make up the focal point with a Fresh Water Pearl and an Adventurine Gemstone finishes off one side. I added some beautiful blue glass blown beads on the other side. I love this chain as the links have such a great shape. $45

Not sure what style of Fresh Water Pearl this is but wanted to do something with it. Sterling Silver wire is wrapped around the Pearl and I added a little Sterling Silver bead to free float up and down the wire. It hangs from a very fine Sterling Silver chain.

really, please give me some feedback!

decisions for the new year?

I am really interested in branching out more in my jewelry designs...this scares me on several levels.  first, I don't know what I am doing.  I really am interested in working with leather (will show you a little more about that below). 

Second, I really really love artisan silver.  This is handmade sterling silver.  It cost a lot more than I every invest in or use to make my designs.  The upfront cost is high (secret, shhhhh, I already invested a little, ok, maybe a little more than a little).  But, will customers buy?  The cost of my designs will have to go up and I don't really like that.  This is the major scarey part!

Third, can i do it?  I know practically nothing about working with leather.  Is there an interest out there?  Who knows.  Should I find out?

Ok, here is my first piece. Don't be too critical but do let me know your thoughts.  Not just about this design but also about what I wrote about.  Thanks for your input!

I used 3mm black leather with a beautiful scrolled silver focal point on the center piece.  I used large hole silver beads on either side of the focal piece that can slide from end to end, giving a free floating feel.  Tibetan Silver end caps hold the leather together with large hammered silver toggles.  ok, now, what do you think?

whoops, I forgot

I forgot about these little Christmas trees....Just in time for Christmas.   Swarovski Crystal earrings and let me know what color you want the tree topper. Each pair is $12 but if you buy 3 or more (yes, you can mix and match with the other Swarovski earrings) they are $10 each. I can make them with sterling silver wires or 14 KGF wires or post ($2 more) or just post. Just let me know.

more and more Christmas designs for your Holiday Bling!

Here are some more of my Christmas designs....will put some more up a little later this week so come back soon!  don't forget to go to

www.facebook.com/designsbysusan to see all my designs!  Great prices for you and/or gifts for someone else....just think, you could have your own personal custom designer ;)

Sterling silver plate collar with large hole removable Crystal beads. $18
Glass bead earrings of red and green to match or wear alone. $ 7

Sterling silver plate collar with large hole removable Crystal beads. $18
  

Simple glass bead earrings. $6

Swarovski Crystal Snowman hanging from a suede leather necklace (I have other colors of the necklace if you prefer). $18

Czech Fire Polished bead bracelet. $ 18

Glass angel on a suede leather necklace. $14

Metal and enamel Christmas charms intermingle with large, cheery beads with a Bali Silver end cap and lobster claw create this charming bracelet! $ 28
Earrings in either red or green. $6

 These faceted glass beads catch and reflect the light. $ 7

Green and gold Czech Fire Polish beads brighten up any outfit! $8

A happy metal and enamel Angel brightens up this starter charm bracelet. $12

 These faceted glass beads catch and reflect the light, as you can see. $ 7

Not just for Christmas…faceted silver glass beads. $6

A little silver flower separates these two glass beads. $8

Bali silver bead cap decorates this beautiful bead. $6 (can get red also)



Love these long tube glass beads. $8

Sterling Silver Plate chain with Bali Silver lobster claw and bead caps. $26
Earrings in red or green. $6

Large hole crystal beads on a Sterling Silver Plate chain. Accented with a little metal and enamel Christmas tree charm. $15

Over 70 giveaways with 70 different crafters at the virtual craft show .

look on day three for the secret discount code that last until the end of the show.  hope to hear from you!

lots of crafts, free drawings, great discounts, only a couple days left. look on day 3 for my give away!