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Flicker earrings

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:31:12 -0500

$18.00
A wonderful match to the Flame bracelet, the lightweight Flicker earrings jingle and capture the light with every move you make. Made of bright orange and red anodized aluminum, they are hand-looped together piece by piece onto silver French hooks.

(In order to provide a sense of length without grossing you out, I have posted a strange simulation in the last picture.)

Midnight earrings

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:31:12 -0500

$9.00
The perfect match to the midnight bracelet, these earrings are mysterious, jingly, and flattering. They're the shortest of all Ivy Teakettle earrings, and so lightweight that you won't even know you're wearing them... Everybody else will sure notice, though!

Rhapsody bracelet

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:31:12 -0500

$10.00
This lightweight and simple bracelet is easily the best choice for everyday wear if you like blue! With small black stretchy bands to connect the light blue and dark blue anodized aluminum loops, there is no need for a clasp - the bracelet slips right over your hand onto your wrist for a snug fit. It's like a nice warm hug for your wrist!

It's sized for a small wrist, but can easily be adjusted for no extra fee. Please specify in your "Notes to seller" or in a convo if you need adjustments made!

Esmerelda mix-tape bangle

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:31:12 -0500

$10.00
This fun bangle is made entirely of recycled materials! Crocheted from two ply plarn (plastic yarn made from upcycled grocery bags) and two ply of cassette tape (mix tapes I picked up at a thrift shop), this is a super-fashionable way to be eco-friendly!

This one is sized for a dainty wrist (approximately 7.5" - 8"... or 19-20cm), but I do have other sizes in stock, so please specify in your "Notes to seller" when you checkout if you'd like your Esmerelda mix-tape bangle in a different size!

STAND PROUD Life Saver Earrings

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:37:54 -0500

$10.00
These funky colorful earrings are a great way to say you're proud to be just who you are! Rainbow chainmaille links have been looped by hand one-by-one onto a bright aluminum ring, and attached to french hooks so they can dangle from your ears. Lightweight, cheerful, and colorful, these fun earrings are a pretty way to make a statement!

50% OF PROCEEDS FROM SALES OF THIS NECKLACE WILL BE DONATED TO THE BRIDGE - http://www.thebridgelgbtcc.org/

Confetti spectacles necklace

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 23:31:42 -0500

$20.00
This colorful and stylish necklace is also a handy-dandy holder for your specs when you're not using them! Better than a pocket - just slip the arm of your glasses into one of the assorted rings on this long necklace and you'll never lose your glasses again! (Okay... I can't promise that!)

Lightweight and bright, this anodized aluminum chainmaille necklace was pieced together by hand in every color of the rainbow. It's also long enough to loop around your wrist as a bracelet!

What you'll receive won't be the exact one shown, but it will be very similar in color. For these, I always use all the off-color links I get in my chainmaille orders. It's always multi, and always a fun and funky necklace that matches everything!

Stand Proud necklace

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 23:27:48 -0500

$40.00
I made a necklace just like this one to wear to the LGBT Meet & Greet in Glens Falls that was put on by The Bridge. People liked it, so I thought I'd list some rainbow jewelry here! You can be LGBT to wear this, or any other letter you might happen to be - SBNN, BBQ, BBW, ROFL, SWF, MILF, BAMF, BLT, FUBAR... It measures about 18" long (45.72 cm), has a silver colored hook to clasp it, and is completely adjustable, so you can wear it as a necklace or as a choker. It's lightweight, cheerful, and a wonderful way to say that you're proud to be just who you are!

50% OF PROCEEDS FROM SALES OF THIS NECKLACE WILL BE DONATED TO THE BRIDGE - http://www.thebridgelgbtcc.org/

Starry Night necklace

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 23:26:26 -0500

$38.00
This celestial necklace, reminiscent of Van Gogh's painting Starry Night, is a radiant way to adorn your neck. Lightweight, it dangles in beautiful colors and jingles pleasantly when you move. It's made from blue, golden and black jump rings made of anodized aluminum, has a hook clasp, and is hand-pieced into this stellar and heavenly neck piece. This is an original IvyTeakettle design that you are only going to see here!

Tough guy trashion necklace

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 23:10:21 -0500

$35.00
Into recycling?
Drink a lot of soda, energy drinks or beer?
Want something funky and unique?
Like when strangers comment on your jewelry?

Wear this.

A buttload of pop tabs, rescued from the recycle bin to create this cool chain-like necklace. The ends are finished with chainmaille loops and a hook closure for adjustability.

Esmerelda mix-tape bangle

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 23:09:17 -0500

STAND PROUD Life Saver Earrings

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 23:09:15 -0500

Swank earrings

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 23:09:10 -0500

$12.00
These fun and crazy earrings are dangly, lightweight, and SWANK! Made from pink and black anodized aluminum and pieced together loop-by-loop in an original shaggy style on silver french hooks, they are sure to liven up your outfit!

(Pictures #3 and #4 are the most color-accurate. In order to provide a sense of length without grossing you out, I have posted a strange simulation in picture #5.)

Chrome earrings

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:24:23 -0500

$18.00
Vrrrrroooooooooooom!
These earrings are shiny and fast, just like you!
Made of bright aluminum, they're pieced together in an intricate and original IvyTeakettle design and hang about 3 inches (7.6 cm) or so. They're on silver-plated french hooks.

Team necklace

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:24:23 -0500

$30.00
Rah rah rah! This lightweight necklace is a simple but fun design, but in sporty colors: green, dark blue, orange and silver. Made of anodized and bright aluminum and fastened with a hook closure, this necklace is adjustable and cute! It measures approximately 15 inches (38.1 cm), and can be lengthened if necessary.

Would you like this in another color? Convo me!
I have:

Purple
Dark Blue
Teal
Green
Gold-colored
Orange
Brown
Red
Pink
Silver-colored
Black

Sundae mix tape bangle

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:08:58 -0500

$10.00
Not only does this hip bracelet resemble a delicious chocolatey dessert - it's also made 100% from recycled materials! This lightweight bracelet is crocheted from plarn (plastic yarn) made from one Hannaford's grocery bag, and tape from two different cassette tapes. You'll have a lot to brag about when people compliment you on this delectable bangle!

This one is sized for a medium-sized wrist (approximately 9" - 8"... or about 22.86 cm), but I do have other sizes in stock, so please specify in your "Notes to seller" when you checkout if you'd like your Sundae mix-tape bangle in a different size!

Flag bag

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:08:58 -0500

$25.00
Red, white, and blue are the colors true! Show how much you love your country (not necessarily your government) with this ecofriendly little handbag. Just in time for the Fourth of July! It's made from plarn - plastic yarn made from shopping bags (which makes it both eco-friendly and stretchy) and reinforced with nylon yarn so that it's very strong. It makes a perfect purse - I found that I could fit my wallet, checkbook, sketchbook, phone, and keys in it just fine.

Warning - there's no liner in this woven bag, so depending on what you usually carry, you may want to have a makeup bag inside so your pens and lipsticks don't fall out!

d i m e n s i o n s

This bag is VERY stretchy - these dimensions reflect the bag when it's empty... you can cram a lot in it, though!

Width: approximately 9.5" (24.13 cm)
Depth: approximately 6" (15.24 cm)

Sunset bracelet

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:08:57 -0500

$25.00
This European 4-in-1 style chainmaille bracelet is sure to match any outfit. It's four links wide, and made of blue, orange and black anodized aluminum rings (very lightweight, although it looks heavy) and pieced together loop by loop into this funky bracelet. It measures 9.5" (about 24 cm) long and has a lobster clasp. It's unisex and would be great for either a guy or girl. If you're a Mets fan, there's a plus - it uses the team colors!

This is presently sized for my wrist, which is small - approximately 7.5" (19 cm). Let me know if you need it adjusted or would prefer this bracelet in different colors - I can certainly do that for you!

Medusa earrings

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:08:36 -0500

$15.00
Sure to turn any man to stone, these long but lightweight earrings are hand-assembled to twist and dangle -- an arresting accessory to behold indeed!

Hanging just about three inches total, the loops are anodized aluminum, and the french hooks are silver colored metal.

(In order to provide a sense of length without grossing you out, I have posted a strange simulation in picture #5.)

STAND PROUD Danish Earrings

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:08:08 -0500

$10.00
These funky colorful earrings are a great way to say you're proud to be just who you are! Rainbow chainmaille links have been looped into a pattern that looks like a yummy pastry (well, I think so, anyway!). Lightweight, cheerful, and colorful, these fun earrings are a pretty way to make a statement!

50% OF PROCEEDS FROM SALES OF THIS NECKLACE WILL BE DONATED TO THE BRIDGE - http://www.thebridgelgbtcc.org/

Hang trashion earrings

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:07:26 -0500

$10.00
Garbage never looked this good.

These happening earrings are made of upcycled pop tabs and bright aluminum jump rings. They're super-light, swingy and fun. It just doesn't get more sophisticated than this.

I can also make these with different colored rings if you like - convo me and we'll work something up!

Gator trashion bracelet

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:54:38 -0500

$20.00
Pop tops and chainmaille join forces to bring you a clever and colorful bracelet. People talk about this jewelry. It catches eyes. People want to know whether you drink a lot of soda or you drink a lot of beer.

This wide orange, silver and green piece of joy is presently sized for a wrist larger than mine - please let me know in your notes to seller when you checkout if you'd like it in a different size.

Splay trashion earrings

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:03:02 -0500

$12.00
Orange, silver and awesome.

These little danglers are made from pop tabs and orange anodized aluminum loops. Perfect for an elegant night out on the town, whether you're dumpster diving at the height of trashion or hitting the streets in search of a new cardboard mansion.

To get a sense of the relative length, check the last photo out.

Wisp mix tape bangle

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 23:54:53 -0500

$8.00
This funky bracelet is 100% made from recycled materials! It's crocheted from plarn (plastic yarn) made from one produce bag (yeah, the kind you get your asparagus in!), and tape from a cassette tape. You'll have a lot to brag about when people compliment you on this crazy cool bangle!

This one is sized for a medium to delicate wrist, but I can certainly make a new one to your specifications, so please specify in your "Notes to seller" when you checkout if you'd like your Wisp mix-tape bangle in a different size!

Flame bracelet

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:13:59 -0500

$10.00
A lovely match to the Flicker earrings, this lightweight and simple bracelet is easily the best choice for everyday wear. With small black stretchy bands to connect the bright red and orange anodized aluminum loops, there is no need for a clasp - the bracelet slips right over your hand onto your wrist for a snug fit. It's like a nice warm hug for your wrist!

It's sized for a small wrist, but can easily be adjusted for no extra fee. Please specify in your "Notes to seller" or in a convo if you need adjustments made!

Blush earrings

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:13:59 -0500

$7.00
The perfect companion accessory to your hot pink pumps, uber-shiny lip gloss and purse-sized dog, these pink and silver dangly earrings are the girliest. They are made from lightweight anodized aluminum and assembled loop-by-loop onto silver french hooks.

(In order to provide a sense of length without grossing you out, I have posted a strange simulation in picture #5.)

Plarn (plastic yarn made from shopping bags)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:13:59 -0500

$10.00
This is a listing for 117 feet (39 yards, 35.66 meters) of plarn. Use to make some upcycled trashion of your own! You can see how it's made by visiting http://kateeaustin.blogspot.com/2008/03/how-to-make-plarn.html

The reason I'm offering this as a supply is to save you time! As you can see from the video, making plarn is relatively fast, but if you just want to try it out or are making a big project with it, it can be very time consuming.

The last few pictures are examples of items you can make with plarn! (Items not included in this listing.)

Pisces chainmaille bracelet

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:32:49 -0500

$20.00
This is a variant on the box chain style of chainmaille. There are little bundles of green, blue, and purple linked together by black loops. The cool colors reminded me of the star sign Pisces, hence the name. The material is anodized aluminum (very lightweight, although it looks tough) and was pieced together by hand loop by loop into this funky bracelet. It measures about 8" (about 20.3 cm) long and has a lobster clasp. It's unisex and would be great for either a guy or girl.

As you can see in the pictures, this is presently sized for a wrist larger than mine - Let me know if you need it adjusted or would prefer this bracelet in different colors - I can certainly do that for you!

Serpent chainmaille bracelet

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:32:49 -0500

$20.00
This "shaggy" style chainmaille bracelet is fun and unique, and best of all - it JINGLES! It's green and black, made of anodized aluminum, and pieced together loop by loop into this funky bracelet. It measures 7.5" (about 19 cm) long and has a lobster clasp.

Let me know if you need it adjusted or would prefer this bracelet in different colors - I can certainly do that for you!

Classy Earrings

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:56:48 -0500

$10.00
Who's the classiest lady in the room? It's YOU if you're wearing these stylish earrings! These black and silver colored dangly earrings are lightweight and unique, funky enough to dress up a T-shirt and jeans and simple enough to complement your fancy pants. They are made from anodized aluminum, and are fastened onto silver french hooks. These are the perfect everyday accessory, but dress up nicely.

(In order to provide a sense of length without grossing you out, I have posted a strange simulation in the last picture.)

Pickle pouch

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:56:48 -0500

$45.00
This versatile bag is made from off-white Price Chopper bags and bright green yarn. It's ecofriendly and REALLY stretchy, as you can see from the last picture. It's also strong, because it's reinforced. This bag would be great for grocery shopping or using as an everyday purse! It's crocheted from plarn, plastic yarn made from shopping bags, and woven with a big crochet hook, so the bag is extra stretchy!

Warning - there's no liner in this woven bag, so if you do use it as a purse, you may want to have a makeup bag inside so your pens and lipsticks don't fall out!

d i m e n s i o n s

This bag is VERY stretchy - these dimensions reflect the bag when it's empty.

Width: approximately 11" (27.94 cm)
Depth: approximately 9" (22.86 cm)

Arabian Nights Necklace

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:18:11 -0500

$60.00
Your neck deserves this enchanting adornment! It jingles alluringly as you move, and although lightweight, feels absolutely luxurious. Made from a modified "shaggy loops" chainmaille pattern in an original time-intensive style, this piece is hand-looped piece by piece and fastened with a lobster clasp. It measures approximately 18 inches (45.72 cm) and is adjustable - you can clasp it at any of the loops, so you can wear it as a longer necklace or as a choker.

Monet necklace

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:18:11 -0500

$40.00
An oval pendant made of brightly colored dichroic glass adds a fun flourish to this colorful and jingly chainmaille necklace. Lightweight and bright, this piece of jewelry is unique, funky, and versatile. The colors will match any of your outfits! Fastening with a silver colored hook, it is completely adjustable and can be worn either as a choker or necklace (see additional pictures). It measures approximately 18 inches (45.72 cm) long, and the pendant is approximately 1/4" (0.65 cm) thick and 1.5" (3.81 cm) diameter.

Treasure earrings

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:18:11 -0500

$9.00
These little beauties are so lightweight, you won't know you're wearing them... until somebody asks where you found such lovely baubles! In golden orange and black, these cute chainmaille earrings are made of anodized aluminum, and short enough to flatter women of all builds!

Fifi choker

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:18:11 -0500

$20.00
This short and chic necklace is stylish, lightweight, and feminine. In pink and black, it's simple enough for everyday wear but also is snazzy enough to dress up that little black number! It measures approximately 16 inches (40.64 cm) and is completely adjustable.

First Prize necklace

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:33:35 -0500

$40.00
A round medallion made of amethyst and silver colored dichroic glass adds a flourish to this colorful and jingly chainmaille necklace. Lightweight and bright, this piece of jewelry is unique, funky, and versatile. The colors will match any of your outfits! Fastening with a silver colored hook, it is completely adjustable and can be worn either as a choker or necklace (see pictures 4 and 5). It measures approximately 16 inches (40.6 cm) long, and the pendant is approximately 1/4" (0.65 cm) thick and 1.5" (3.81 cm) diameter.

Nutjob necklace

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:33:35 -0500

$30.00
Have you lost it? Well, here it is! This lightweight necklace features a bright cherry red tagua nut pendant. Tagua nuts are also known as corozo and "vegetable ivory" and are native to the South American rainforest. This jingly red and black necklace is fun, eco-friendly, and lush! It's adjustable so that you can wear it as a necklace or choker.

Beta-crustacyanin necklace

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:33:34 -0500

$45.00
This lobster shell-inspired necklace is sure to make a splash! Made of dark blue, teal and red rings of anodized aluminum, it's lightweight, sophisticated and funky. The fastening is a handmade artisan swan style copper hook and eye clasp from http://higherchakrasupply.etsy.com, and it's completely adjustable. This is an original IvyTeakettle design - something you will see nowhere else! I have one like this and I wear it almost every day - it's one of my favourites.

CUSTOM shaggy bracelet

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:27:14 -0400

$20.50
Choose your own color for this lightweight and jingly bracelet! For more pictures of this style bracelet, see the listing for the "Serpent bracelet". It's made of anodized aluminum, hand-looped piece by piece and fastened with a lobster clasp.

Please specify your colors and the length of the bracelet in your "notes to seller" section of your checkout (or convo me!)

Color choices for this listing are: red, blue, purple, light blue, silver and pink! See pictures for previews.

Midnight bracelet

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:27:14 -0400

$20.00
This "shaggy" style chainmaille bracelet is fun and unique, and best of all - it JINGLES! It's blue and black, made of anodized aluminum, and pieced together loop by loop into this funky bracelet. It measures 7.5" (about 19 cm) long and has a lobster clasp.

Let me know if you need it adjusted or would prefer this bracelet in different colors - I can certainly do that for you!

Dungeon bracelet

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:26:39 -0400

$20.00
The perfect gothy accessory, this shaggy style chainmaille red and black bracelet clanks and jingles as you move. Wonderful for those midnight jaunts through the graveyard, you'll be the envy of vampires everywhere! Made from anodized aluminum loops and smaller rubber loops, it's stretchy so it slips right over your wrist without the use of a clasp. Right now it's sized to fit a 7.5" (about 19cm) wrist, but let me know and I will custom size it to your specification!

CUSTOM shaggy earrings

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:26:39 -0400

$16.00
Choose your own color for these lightweight and jingly earrings! For more pictures of this style earring, see the listing for the "Swank Earrings". They're made of anodized aluminum, hand-looped piece by piece and fastened onto a set of silver french hooks. Nice and dangly, long and jangly, these earrings are gorgeous, funky, and unique!

Please specify your colors in your "notes to seller" section of your checkout (or convo me!)

Color choices for this listing are: red, blue, purple, light blue, silver, black and pink! See pictures for previews.

50 dollar gift certificate

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 01:22:06 -0400

$50.00
You know that they would love this shop, but you can't quite figure out what to buy them... Then a gift certificate is the perfect choice! Let your recipient choose their own gift with this listing.

When you purchase this listing, you will receive the Gift Certificate electronically via email, with a redeemable code to use upon checkout. Then you can either print it and present it or email it on to the lucky giftee! Please specify if you would rather be mailed a printed gift certificate - I can certainly do that for you!

When your recipient goes to check out, they are to select "Other" in payment methods, and to specify the Gift Certificate code in the "Notes to seller" box. I will make this clear in the instructions on the certificate.

Please let me know if you would like a gift certificate in another amount; I would be happy to list it for you!

Unfortunately, NO REFUNDS will be allowed on this purchase. If the amount of purchase is more than the amount of the item it is redeemed for, the recipient/customer will be responsible for paying any additional amount owed.

This gift certificate is valid for one transaction only. A new gift certificate will be issued to cover any monetary amount remaining in the event that the item purchased is of lesser value than the certificate itself. No refund or change will be given.

Gift Certificates must be redeemed within one year of the purchase date.

25 dollar Gift Certificate

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 01:22:06 -0400

$25.00
You know that they would love this shop, but you can't quite figure out what to buy them... Then a gift certificate is the perfect choice! Let your recipient choose their own gift with this listing.

When you purchase this listing, you will receive the Gift Certificate electronically via email, with a redeemable code to use upon checkout. Then you can either print it and present it or email it on to the lucky giftee! Please specify if you would rather be mailed a printed gift certificate - I can certainly do that for you!

When your recipient goes to check out, they are to select "Other" in payment methods, and to specify the Gift Certificate code in the "Notes to seller" box. I will make this clear in the instructions on the certificate.

Please let me know if you would like a gift certificate in another amount; I would be happy to list it for you!

Unfortunately, NO REFUNDS will be allowed on this purchase. If the amount of purchase is more than the amount of the item it is redeemed for, the recipient/customer will be responsible for paying any additional amount owed.

This gift certificate is valid for one transaction only. A new gift certificate will be issued to cover any monetary amount remaining in the event that the item purchased is of lesser value than the certificate itself. No refund or change will be given.

Gift Certificates must be redeemed within one year of the purchase date.

Kirsten earrings

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 01:22:06 -0400

$10.00
This color scheme was actually inspired by American Girl magazine, back when I was a kid in the 90's. These smart earrings sway, fun, lightweight, and multicolored to match any outfit -- particularly awesome with denim jackets. Pieced together of anodized aluminum loops onto silver-plated french hooks, you'll hear a lot of "Where did you get those!?"

They measure approximately 4 inches, or just over 10 cm.

Moondust bracelet

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:28:05 -0400

$25.00
This European 4-in-1 style chainmaille bracelet is SO GLAM ROCK! It's four links wide, and made of pink and black rings of anodized aluminum (very lightweight, although it looks hardcore) and pieced together loop by loop into this funky bracelet. It measures 8" (about 20 cm) long and has a lobster clasp. It's unisex and would be great for either a guy or girl.

As you can see in the pictures, this is presently sized for a wrist just a bit larger than mine - Let me know if you need it adjusted or would prefer this bracelet in different colors - I can certainly do that for you!

Fruity earrings