YLANG YLANG and TANGERINE Glycerine Soap MERMAID - Shea Butter

Soap making can be quite addictive! I love the way my skin feels after using handmade soap. I found that if I do not use sodium laureth sulfate my skin stays much more moisturized. It took me a lot of time to find the perfect soap base. I am happy I found it and even though it's at a premium price I know it's better for my skin. I also add shea butter for an extra measure of protection.

My glycerin and shea butter mermaid soap pictured here is absolutely intoxicating! I added ylang ylang and tangerine fragrance oils to make this sweet and refreshing scented soap. For added moisturizing and skin conditioning I added 100% natural raw pure shea butter. I used natural cosmetic grade colorants, and mica for shimmer. This soap has been lighted dusted with glitter so it is not for use around the eyes but it sure is beautiful!

Tween Line of Altered Art Jewelry - Bringing in the New Year!

I created this line last summer from feedback from my clients looking for fun fashion for their tweens at an affordable price. I managed to put together a line I am very proud of. The goal was to control costs while have a top notch fashion product for the discriminating taste of the tweens. I have had a lot of fun growing this line. Fresh for the New Year I will be adding new styles in my eBay store. Happy New Year!

Time to Fly Steampunk Necklace by The Grand Design

I had a fun Friday on Artfire! We had a Crazy Trading Friday. I am so delighted Carol was up for a trade. Here's the beautiful piece I will be receiving shortly:

 Carol creates unique handcrafted items including steampunk and metaphysical healing stone jewelry.

Thank you Carol!

My Latest Addiction - Terrarium Sanctuary in Vial Pendant

I purchased some lucious moss on Etsy to make terrariums for this year's holiday gifts. Well, it became quick addictive making these peaceful sanctuaries and collecting miniature cermaic animals to place inside of my new little worlds.  Then I thought... what if I can take one 'to go'? After running a quick seacrh on Etsy I found some really fun vials and made myself a terrarium sanctuary 'To Go". Next on the list is to locate miniature ceramic animals that will fit into the vials. Any thoughts?

Happy Thanksgiving!

For a while now I have been inquiring with Alex at By the Sea Glass Art to make me a pink bracelet. It's such a difficult color to work with. I am so delighted that she accepted. Thank you Alex!

I love her work! I have collected several colors now. Each one is just as beautiful. I love her attention to detail she and the sturdyness of these bracelets. She makes her very own lampwork beads too. All of the findings are silver.

I wear her work often and I always receive a compliment. She such a talented artist and a wonderful person. Keep her in mind when you are looking for that extra special gift.

Happy Thanskgiving!

Blog Award!

I was tagged by Aik at Friends and Family . Thank you sweetie!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

Happy Halloween to all my blog friends!

Congratulations to Aik and Sherry from Malaysia for wining my October Giveaway.  I couldn't decided which blog write up I liked best so I gave them both an altered art charm bracelet.

Selina Fenech Fantasy Mermaid Images - aLtErEd ArT Charm Bracelets

I am delighted to be able to offer a very special line of Mermaid Altered Art Jewelry in my eBay Store. I discovered the fantasy artwork of Selina Fenech and was mesmerized by her talent. Since mermaids are my favorite I am pleased to announce that I have been licensed to use her mermaid artwork.

Here's a sample of the first pieces. There are many more to come. I will be adding altered art domino pendants soon.

Maui Made by Jonara Blu

I had the pleasure of meeting a very talented artist and a truly wonderful and giving person! Jamee makes wonderful Island style jewelry. I fell in love with her wire wrapped rings. We had the opportunity to exchange jewelry with each other and I feel so lucky to have received 2 gorgeous rings.  Here's a sample of what I am talking about...

Mahalo Jamee!

I love all of her jewelry and I bet you will too. Please check out her Etsy Shop. Aloha!

Classical and Floral Vintage Intaglio Necklace

Necklace Details:

A gorgeous light-catching and feminine necklace with a little piece of history. It is comprises a sterling silver festoon chain adorned with a menagerie of clear vintage intaglio glass dangles. The center dangle is old, circa 1920 and depicts a classical goddess, likely Athena, bearing a torch. Goddess imagery was popular during this era and was often used as a symbol of women's suffrage.

 This is the newest addition to my personal collection. I just love it! I recently found Sheridan and her work. Lucky for me! She creates truly inspiring pieces worthy of heirloom status. This gorgeous necklace came in a beautiful tin box, wrapped in colorful tissue paper, with a lovely insert. As an artist myself, packaging is always a concern. I buy lovely gift boxes that fit the size of my pieces but her presentation really impressed me… it made me feel so special. I just had to ask her about how she did all this. For anyone interested in making a packaging statement I recommend checking out her blog article on Packaging and Presentation

As with all my favorite artists I love to share where their work can be found.

The piece pictured above came from her Etsy shop, Bijoux Romantique. In this shop you will find classic and romantic vintage and antique jewelry. It’s filled with true vintage jewelry, rescued vintage jewelry, designs that comprise vintage components, and vintage-inspired pieces.

She has another wonderful shop on Etsy, Joslin Jewels . Here you will find designs from intricate, to whimsical, to simply elegant. I especially like her collection of fine metals and gemstone earrings.


With the holidays on the horizon you can do some fantastic shopping at one of her locations. Even the most discriminating recipients will be pleased with her quality and workmanship.


Joslin Jewels on Artfire
Joslin Jewels on Etsy
Bijoux Romantique
1000 Markets

Enjoy!