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Thursday, June 30, 2011
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
The artist behind my avatar
Some of you who have known me for awhile know me with this image as my avatar. A few close friends would know that this is an image very close to my dear old friend Toffee, who passed away in 2009.
Well little did I know when I found this image on the internet, that it is actually a drawing by Mary Richmond, an artist who has a shop on Etsy. Well, today I was contacted and sadly this little guy will retire from representing me (illegally :P) but I will be able to buy a print of it soon so I'll always see Toffee, or whoever was the model, on my desk for a long time to come.
Thank you Mary for painting this beautiful critter ;)
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Treasury post for June
Here comes the eye candy!
My curation of some really interesting and beautiful pieces...
Well, this particular treasury is quite close to heart recently. I curated collaborative work on Etsy in this one. There are more of it if you search by the word "collaboration" on Etsy but a few to keep you inspired. A specific note to the Stick Me "Art is us" sticker book. There are actually 2 of them by now, featuring 16 illustration artists in the most adorable form.
A must see!
This one is for the summer! A highlight is the 3rd one on first row.
It's by Yaelfran showing you how to tumble! So much fun.
I love illustration as you probably can tell by now :P
So this one is for you artists and graphic designers out there.
This is a quick one for the new 5 Boroughs Team members in May.
I will try to make one for June soon ;)
OK, treasuries featuring my work...
This is by FourviereHill featuring my "A Midsummer Night's Dream" necklace.
This one is by Tyramade, featuring my "Seaside" coral necklace.
Remember, more to come and look for "Treasury" tag to find these postings from June onwards.
Treasury update!
One of my favorite type of blog post - great work online that deserves attention!
From time to time I post "treasuries" curated by others that include my work, or my own curation of other talented people's Etsy listings. From now on I'm going to add "Treasury" under tag, so it will be easier for you to search on my blog. For older posts, try the "Recommendation" tag.
Happy reading!
From time to time I post "treasuries" curated by others that include my work, or my own curation of other talented people's Etsy listings. From now on I'm going to add "Treasury" under tag, so it will be easier for you to search on my blog. For older posts, try the "Recommendation" tag.
Happy reading!
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Blueberry - Lamp work glass bead earrings
Via Flickr:
Delectable blueberry is served.
This adorable pair of earrings is inspired by the food art of Japanese desserts. Fruity delight is crafted in a bundle of sweetness, hanging from a simple chain like blueberries ready to be picked.
The blue bead is a lamp work glass bead measuring about 0.4 inch in diameter, and about 0.3 inch thick. The earrings hang about 2.375 inches long.
For more info, visit nikisha.etsy.com
Delectable blueberry is served.
This adorable pair of earrings is inspired by the food art of Japanese desserts. Fruity delight is crafted in a bundle of sweetness, hanging from a simple chain like blueberries ready to be picked.
The blue bead is a lamp work glass bead measuring about 0.4 inch in diameter, and about 0.3 inch thick. The earrings hang about 2.375 inches long.
For more info, visit nikisha.etsy.com
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Behind the scene - Photoshoot
So this week has been crazy for me. I got 25 new product listings at my Etsy store and that means I have photographed and retouched about 120 pictures. There was no time for rest after my craft show, and I still have to prep for my wholesale/consignment line sheets, go for a couple interviews, and come up with a brand new line for Harlequin&Lionhead...in addition to trying to find a driving school and get that out of the way this summer. I am both exhausted and excited!
Back to the photoshoot, how did I do it? Well I do have my trusty assistants to help out. You may have read about them in my earlier blog posting. But isn't it funny to see them at work again? If only my pet rabbit Charcoal could help hold the camera while I pose but he said he was too busy...oh well.
Meteor - Newest Earrings and Necklace Collection
Meteor - Newest Earrings and Necklace Collection, a set on Flickr.
Via Flickr:This series is called the "Meteor". It is actually a Swarovski crystal cube and a tail of sequins, each piece of sequins is separated by a silver colored bead. There are earrings and necklaces in 4 colors.
The earrings are made with sterling silver hooks so they are hypoallergenic. The crystal square cube is about 1/4 inch tall, the sequin portion is about 3/4 inch long, followed by a tail of sterling silver snake chain in about 1 inch long. So the whole earrings hangs about 2.625 inches long.
The necklaces are made with silver plated nylon coated steel wires. It's durable and flexible, and it looks elegant and contemporary. The section of crystals and sequins is about 1.5 inches long. The necklace measures 18 inches long and ends with a pair of snap clasps.
The 4 colors are light teal, dark teal, dark purple and light pink. You can mix up the colors or wear them as a set.
For details, please visit nikisha.etsy.com
Friday, June 17, 2011
New items to be posted this week - Part 2
As promised, the second part of the new collection that I'm posting onto Etsy this week. This series is called the "Meteor". It is actually a Swarovski crystal cube and a tail of sequins, each piece of sequins is separated by a silver colored bead. There are earrings and necklaces in 4 colors.
The earrings are made with sterling silver hooks so they are hypoallergenic. The crystal square cube is about 1/4 inch tall, the sequin portion is about 3/4 inch long, followed by a tail of sterling silver snake chain in about 1 inch long. So the whole earrings hangs about 2.625 inches long.
The necklaces are made with silver plated nylon coated steel wires. It's durable and flexible, and it looks elegant and contemporary. The section of crystals and sequins is about 1.5 inches long. The necklace measures 18 inches long and ends with a pair of snap clasps.
The 4 colors are light teal, dark teal, dark purple and light pink. You can mix up the colors or wear them as a set.
This will be posted on my Etsy store, Bunnies Can Dream, tonight. Come back and check it out at http://nikisha.etsy.com
L'Amore - Gemstone and Ribbon Necklace
Via Flickr:
This necklace is dipped in colors of nature. Natural shades of purple, pink and grey are matched with forest green. It is pastel and dream, like the feeling of love.
The large green stones with patches of purple are Dumar Stones. The elongated stones in pinkish purple and reddish green is Imperial Jasper. The round coins are Mookite. They are strung together with double strands of green silk cords, and finished with sturdy pink ribbons.
The stones will vary slightly in shape and color every time I make a new one. I only have limited supply of these stones as you can imagine they are not the most common stones in market.
The stone portion of the necklace measures around 18 inches. Ribbons are about 20" long each.
Approximate sizes of the stones -
Dumar: 1.25"L x 1"W
Imperial Jasper: 1.5" to 1.25"L x 3/4"W
Mookite: 0.5" diameter
For more detail, visit nikisha.etsy.com
Oil Lamp II - Ear Rings
Via Flickr:
This is a renewed version of my old Oil Lamp earrings.
A mobile of a single gold oil lamp hanging on a gold hook. Dangling with a drop of glass crystal, this is a very simple and elegant pair of ear rings that will compliment your every outfit.
A gold filled wire hangs slightly over 1 inch from your ear in a half circle and stay securely on your ear with a brass ear nut, finished with a 0.5 inch wide bead cap and a single glass bead dangling.
For detail, please visit nikisha.etsy.com
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Apple Blossoms II - Coral Ear Rings
Via Flickr:
This is a renewed version of my Apple Blossoms coral earrings. Don't they look like little apples dangling? Or blossoms that once were now delicious red fruits?
5 small pieces of red-dyed corals hanging with gold toned leaves dangling from a chain on a gold-filled hook - Sure to pop and brighten up your day!
About 2.75" hanging from your ear including the corals. Also available in silver.
For more detail, visit nikisha.etsy.com
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Newest items in my Macrame series
Newest items in my Macrame series, a set on Flickr.
Via Flickr:
Macrame, it's complexity and delicate beauty, is the inspiration for this series of contemporary jewelry that you can wear with everyday outfits, but extraordinary in itself.
Macrame is a form of textile-making using knotting rather than weaving or knitting.
This series features colorful cotton or silk knots on a circular hoop to create earrings and necklaces. They represent a beautiful marriage of ancient and modern, threads and metal, soft and hard.
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