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Necklace Brass Bling with Copper Bells and Earrings Set

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 11:53:51 -0400

$39.00
This is a spin off of my Bling Children. There is a huge interest in my masked pieces, with the extensive hours, supplies the are about double this price. So I have come up with the same flair with a cost effective design This is designed in my original Blinged waxed linen knot work, It has a cluster of linen tassels and copper wrapping for the focal. This includes Tiger Eye, Swarovski Crystal, Copper, Brass beads, Moonstone and fire-polished crystals. with Copper wire and waxed Linen. The necklace is knotted waxed linen with copper and bass beads mixed with fire polished Czech Glass Crystals and Moonstones. The tassels have mat black Czech glass "E" beads finished off with copper bells. There are matching earrings that are on amazing long-wires and have copper and mat black beads with copper bells. The earrings hang 2-1/2 in. and the necklace hangs 19 inches for a total of 34 inches of necklace and 2 inches for focal. As always I offer Free Shipping within the continental US, But would love to ship worldwide for actual shipping cost according to US postal calculator at USPS.com from 65804

Southwest Beaded Agate Necklace with Turquoise and More

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 11:53:51 -0400

$29.00
This is a 28 in. beaded necklace with a focal of agate and beads 1.75 in.x 2.5 in., with 8 - 2.5 in. tassels. This is a terrific organic shaped agate mounted on leather and framed with natural colored seed beads. The Tassels and necklace are a combination of Bone, nut, copper, wood, Turquoise,carnelian, Czech glass, Swarovski Crystals, feathers and dicroic teardrops. The toggle is a flower and leaf pattern. Metals are base metal, pewter, and copper. This has FREE SHIPPING anywhere in the continental US, all others pay actual shipping from USPS web site zip 65804.

The Rastaman OOAK Necklace

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 11:53:51 -0400

$89.50
This is a One-Of-a-Kind Cutures Design. The Rastaman was the first of this line of work. He hangs a whopping 18 1/2 inches for a total of 33 inches of knot-work and 4 inches for mask and dreadlocks. Each piece is created on knotted waxed linen. It is a careful balance of beads and bangles- you will find Swarovski Crystals mixed with handmade beads and semi precious gemstones. The Rastaman is created from polymer. His dreadlocks are beaded waxed linen as well as his ear dressings. The necklace alternates with strung beads and knotted linen and on each end of the knotting you will find an embelished tassel. If you have any questions, feel free to email me. I can ship this out of the continental US for actual shipping costs, inside Continental US is FREE SHIPPING!!!!

Amazing Vintage Clip Necklace Black Shoe Clip and Gold Cuff Links

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 11:53:51 -0400

$22.00
This began as a upcyclebb project, I have had these pieces for several years debating what to do with them. The wonderful (I think) Bakelite Shoe Clip, has a great Art Nouveau style. always knew this would make a wonderful necklace focal. Many years ago I acquired a box of these great gold plated cuff links. I cemented them to the back of the clip and then wrapped them in brass wire. To finish off the back it is covered in fur. I made a strap of fibers, 6mm Swarovski Crystals and a gold tone floral hook and eye. You can wear it as a necklace or remove it and clip it to a breast pocket on your favorite blazer.

Triple Strand Vintage Copper, Pearl, Turquoise and Swarovski Crystal Necklace

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 11:53:51 -0400

$42.00
This a classic necklace in trendy browns and turquoises. The focal bead is a wonderful vintage copper ridged bead. The strands have terrific turquoise stones, Czech glass, Sapphire Swarovski Crystals, Swarovski Pearls and Freshwater Pearls and more and lots of copper and copper findings and toggle. The shortest strand is 16", middle strand is 19" and the longest is 22". This is all strung on 21 strand flex cable and copper crimps. all packaged in gorgeous flowered Chinese draw string bag. I offer FREE SHIPPING in continental US. all others pay only actual shipping costs from 65804

Knot Insane... Time travels from an altered state of mind.

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 11:53:51 -0400

$195.00
This project became my obsession to create the perfect upcyclebb project. After endless hours of creating and digging for the perfect items, the lights went out!!! Literally the lights went out on January 12th at 9:30 PM. The great Ice Storm of 2007. Being a multi-tasker and just a little insane..... what to do in total darkness 24/7 for 14 days (besides survive and survival it was, no heat sub freezing temperatures, no cable, no Internet, no Ott light and the insanity grew) And then I lost it, my month long endeavor would never make it into the contest!!!! So I spent my daylight hours parked in front of the picture glass window in 3 layers of clothes, in one room with 4 people, 3 dogs, 2 finches, 1 hamster (who does not sleep at night) and one tarantula!!! And there I knotted and strung and added and added everything and anything to keep my sanity. And the no longer upcycle, gone a bit mad, but Knot insane began to take on a life of it's own. I could never list what is involved in this piece. The knotwork has vintage lapel pins and buttons strung onto a focal piece of a skeleton key with a watch case and tons of vintage metalwork all taken beyond bling with hundreds of linen tassels with stones, bones, crystals and more. The toggle is a vintage ladies watch case (with fibers for comfort) and a vintage plastic button. This is a part of my mind and soul. This piece will create as many conversations as it will altered thoughts of all the places and people these pins and buttons and bits of history have touched.

This hangs 18" with necklace strap being 24" long and 6" of focal.DOUBLE CLICK ON PHOTO'S FOR CLOSEUPS!!
This would be a fun necklace to wear or frame on velvet as a conversation piece.

The African Bling King Sterling Crown Neclace

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 11:53:51 -0400

$85.00
This is the next in the series, This guy is embellished with a silver head piece made from a vintage silver earring. He hangs a whopping 18" for a total of 32" of beading and knotwork and 21/4" Mask. He is made of Waxed linen knotting with a huge variety of beads from stones to bones, brass to glass. You may find Swarovski crystals, semi precious stones as well as various charms. The King's Face is created with a blend of polymer clay which is embellished with a beaded lip ring. If you have any questions feel free to email me. I can ship out of US for actual shipping costs from 65804, inside US FREE SHIPPING!!!

Madam Butterfly Vintage Recyled Necklace upcycleBB contest

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 11:53:50 -0400

$58.00
I just love this Lady she started with a vintage porcelain broach I had that was very weathered, I used her to create a mold and reproduce her with polymer (picked up at a yard sale)Trying to embellish her to her majesty I found an old Butterfly pin that has wire wings. This is attached to a vintage rhinestone AB bracelet. Then the side pieces are created from old pins and earrings wired together with a few lampwork beads for bling. Her hairpieces are vintage rhinestone buttons and the seed beads were recycled off of another necklace. To finish her off I found this great Asian style choker, I used the existing clasp of the choker which is hidden under one of the assemblages. This is an entry in the upcycleBB contest. FREE SHIPPING in contenental US, others pay actual shipping costs from 65804.

ACEO - ATC Original Growth

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 11:51:17 -0400

$3.00
I am new to this format, if I need to add info, please feel free to convo me. As stated in my profile, I am a retired Art teacher, I have spent the last 50 years doodling on scraps of paper and they end up in trash cans around the world hehe. So you can understand my excitement in learning about this form of art. I have tried sketchbooks, they never are there when I have a idea. This will never be reproduced by myself, it is a OOAK.
This is on Bristol board 3-1/2 x 2-1/2" format. I is drawn Letraset-Pantone markers. It will be shipped in a card sleeve.