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Thursday, February 18, 2010

Love to you


The front and back of the charm is shown. This is a fixed charm on a ball chain. It can be made to be interchangeable. This is a great necklace for Valentines or any day of the year you want to show love.

Vintage Initials

The front and back of the charms are shown below.
This one was a new one for me but was really fun. I have added a "beading" of solder around the frame of the charm. I really liked the way it came out. I do initial charms in any color, size and design. let me know what you are looking for.

Birds of a Feather Duex



These are part of the Birds of a feather series. The charms are 1x1". Shown above are the fronts and below are the backs of each of the charms. These are fixed onto a ball chain but can be made to be interchangeable.


Zodiac

All tweleve, very colorful zodiac charms are done!!! I had these in mind for months and I finally got them done!! Both sides are a different color. If you want to know what your sign looks like on both sides or the color email me and I can send you a copy. Same for the ones below.
These were the first in the Zodiac series. These are more vintage. I will be doing others that are more what people have come to recognize. Shown are the fronts and backs to the charms.
See below for the description of the charms shown.

1st Shown


Aquarius Zodiac Sign
January 20 - February 18
Element: Air
Quality: Fixed
Ruling Planet: Uranus
Symbol: Waterbearer
Keywords: Eccentric, Intellectual, Aloof, Progressive, Friendly
Unconventional and outspoken, Aquarius is the rebel of the zodiac. Aquarians tend to be eccentric in their speech and behavior, often drawing attention to themselves. Equality, freedom and fairness are important to this individual and he or she has a genuine interest in humankind. An aloof and detached nature is characteristic of this sign and he or she feels most comfortable relating to people on a mental level. Aquarius needs a partner who is her or her intellectual equal and who is willing to provide freedom and space.

2nd shown

Virgo Zodiac Sign August 23 - September 22
Element: Earth
Quality: Mutable
Ruling Planet: Mercury
Symbol: Virgin
Keywords: Critical, Methodical, Helpful, Modest, Diligent
Virgo possesses a critical, modest nature. The Virgo person is extremely hardworking and conscientious and has a tendency towards perfectionism. These unassuming people are content to live in the background and may prefer a job where they work in a behind-the-scenes capacity. They have a tendency to want to “fix” people and are often critical of loved ones. There is also a tendency to worry too much and this zodiac sign is prone to stress-related illnesses. The Virgo person expresses affection by doing things for others, rather than actual physical displays of affection.

Audry Hepburn

I was asked if I made Audry Hepburn charms. No, but I can. I had so much fun doing this charm. I really learned a lot about her and she has become one of my favorite people. I added a few of my favorite sayings of hers to the back. Click on the picture to view the sayings up close.

Silver Crown

This one has a silver crown and on the backside a cheetah type print. This is a fixed charm but it can be made to be interchangeable.

Ideas and How to wear

What I like best is the versatility of the charms. Below is a heart watch charm on a bracelet. Then pictured right below is the heart watch on a necklace. I have added more charms to make a cluster. The fun thing is to add different charms that you may already have. You can also add charms to chains that you already have. Create a look that is all your own. Layer different chains together. They don't need to all be matchy ,matchy or charm necklaces. I add a few necklaces together that I have made with a few that I have bought going for the layered look. Have fun be creative.



Below is a 21" chain with a 1x1" charm with the key to my heart mini charm. Then I added the locket watch charm. I pulled the chain through the circle toggle. I had a bunch of chain hanging down to add the charms. I fixed the chandelier charm above the circle toggle so the chain won't slip up and I end up with a choker (unless that is what you want)


Below is the 39" stainless steel chain. Here I have wrapped it around twice. I added 2 mini charms and a locket watch charm. I love this look.
Then right below is the same chain at it's full length. I added to it the key to my heart mini charm and the true love charm. This one is one of my favorites.

Pictured below here is the Mardi gra chain and right below I have added a charm.


This one is a 18" chain with a 1x1 charm with a pearl mini charm.


Birds of a Feather

Shown on the left are the front of the charm. On the right are the backs to the charms. Here is me wearing one of the round charms just to give you an idea how they look on.

These were so fun to make. On the circle charms I have added a "beading" of solder. It is great look. I had a hard time selling them because I wanted to keep them. Good thing I know who makes them.