Finding Bliss

Finding Bliss, originally uploaded by NymphDuPave.

I had been wanting to make a spiritual piece for a while, but it was just so overwhelming looking at all the beads I had and wanting to just... well, make EVERYTHING.

So, I sat down with my moleskine sketch journal (where I come up with product ideas) and I wrote down everything I wanted to portray with the piece of jewelry. Among other things was protection, a reminder to be present and also one to Embrace your life and the people within it. Look here for the full description.

It's one of my better pieces, that's for sure.

More New Stuff

More New Stuff, originally uploaded by NymphDuPave.

Everyone needs a little luck, right? And I love the moon and stars and, well, really night in general.

So I went out looking to make a certain kind of charm bracelet. Kinda dark but lucky. I love what I ended up with :D

Finishing I noticed I had a few beads left over so I found some flat, black seed beads and whipped up some slender, complementary earrings.

Leaf Pendant on Hemp Necklace

Leaf Pendant on Hemp Necklace, originally uploaded by NymphDuPave.

After I'd taken some time away from making jewelry I came back with new designs in mind and hemp was on the forefront.

I was going through all the available pendants and found this glass leaf in a gorgeous green. It went so well with the brown of the hemp that I just had to make it right away.

I love feeling that drive, that inspiration. It's a simple necklace but not everything has to be ornate.

Reinstated Cuff

We are creators and we cannot survive without making things. Not and be happy too.

:)

I love this cozy little dread cuff. I missed creating and found that some of my older cuff listings on Esty.com had expired.

So here is one of them.

This is what I love doing, creating and having people wear or otherwise love my stuff.

This one had me thinking creatively. What did I want to create? What new pattern? Then I thought of things I love. Patchwork skirts, quilts and hippie style.

BAM! A quilt for lovely dreadies.

It was inspiring.

Somber Earth - New Dreadlock Cuff Up at Etsy

So there's my newest cuff. I had fun with this piece, I always do with the bigger beads. They're so fast and when you're done you really feel accomplished. It doesn't take as long and you've got a nice, chunky piece for someone's lovely dreads.

I just have a pair of dreadlock cuffs to put up before I move onto the necklaces and earrings. I am even working on Valentine's Day already. Not to sure what people would want for Christmas.



I am also thinking about having a month-long sale in the shop for Christmas, decrease prices or give away some merchandise. I'm just not sure how to go about it just yet.

Look at those beads!! Look at the sun shining through the little bubbles and imperfections. Wow. It almost looks like there is glitter on the inside. So pretty!

I was thinking about doing a peyote stitch bracelet to match this. Hmmmmm...

Newest Dreadlock Cuff/Sleeve Up

Newest Dreadlock Cuff. I posted it to Flickr as well as Etsy. I love making these cuffs. I find such peace of mind and an inner stillness. It's what so many people teach about in Buddhism and some people find it with yoga or building houses or running. I know I love doing beadwork because that's one of the places I find the inner stillness.


Look at the way the sun shines through those green beads! Wow! That just makes me so very happy, just to see that glow. And it makes me want some green apple candy. How about you?

The olive and cream go together so marvelously. I think all the colors complement not only each other but the film (and book) from which the inspiration to make this came. I remember when I was little watching that little girl find that secret door. The mystery of it fascinated me. I tried to make this little cuff like a mysterious treasure, a pretty little hair jewel. Hope I did a good job!

Selling Handmade Jewelry

It sure isn't easy! I've had a few sales so far but I am definitely not rolling in dough!

If you're interested in checking out my shop click here or go to Etsy.com and just enter my username, Clexbaby.

(If you join mention my username as the referral :) Not sure that I really get anything but they like to keep track of those things.)

Another place you can check out that has a little touch of me is my personal account over at the wonderful Flickr.com.