Finally, some new designs!

Well I'm back on my feet again after herniating a disk in my lower back - now I'm just dealing with achy back but I CAN CREATE AGAIN. Last week, I was lying in bed trying to make jewelry and it didn't work so I'm pleased to be able to get back to work!

I posted a few new items yesterday. I love the combination of brass and ivory pearl so I created the Together Forever Cream Pearl and Brass Leaf Necklace.

I also had some lovely vintage German green glass beads that I ordered a couple of months ago. They are very slightly facetted and are this lovely soft honeydew or jade green. One item is a necklace that is a very minimalist design but I think effective. And of course, I had to make a pair of earrings. Well, I made two actually, one for me and one for my Etsy shop.

Etsy Frontpage Feature

I made it to the Front Page of Etsy.  I was so excited! Amazing what a high it can produce.  Mine is the Out of the Mist Posy Bracelet in the lower left hand corner.

Easter Flowers Early!

I had a lovely surprise yesterday.  My dear friend, Johanna, sent me this gorgeous vase of flowers in cream, pink, mauves and purples!  I have been suffering from a lower back problem recently so this just cheered me up no end.  Thanks Johanna and her boys!

Cars Cars! And Cuban Internet Cafe

Recently in Cuba, we took a day trip to Guardalavaca, a small town near Holguin.  There was a small market there selling handmade items (which I'll post another day) but there were also these wonderfully bright and well kept cars from I think the 1950's.  Just had to photograph them.  Oh, and also a photo of the local internet cafe!

Jacaranda Designs Jewelry Giveaway!

Hey everyone, I think it's time for another giveaway from my Etsy shop, Jacaranda Designs!

This week's giveaway is a pair of Sweet Pea Green Pearl Earrings. They are made from pale green lucite, green freshwater pearls and antique brass finished findings.

To enter, simply go to my shop, decide which is your favorite piece of jewelry and write it here in the comments along with an email address where you can be reached.

Post a link on your blog to my giveaway and mention it in your comments and you will be given an extra entry in the draw.

Contest closes on Thursday April 9th at noon.

Lilac and Blooms

Today's Tuesday and I have a tons of tasks to get done. Looking through my todo list and feeling rather overwhelmed. My lower back is still really sore and I'm going nuts.

My husband started raking the old leaves off our flower beds yesterday and uncovered a world of small little seedling poking their way through to the sunlight. I love this time of year when the plants start coming alive.

Here's another photo of a gorgeous mauve flower I saw in Cuba. To complement, I've also included two pairs of earrings that reflect the floral theme.

Green and Purple

Yes, more photos of plants from my week in Cuba. I love the purple and green leaves of the one plant! I haven't been able to do much beading since I have been back as my lower back locked up on our way home so I've been shuffling around the house and to and from bed. 

I've posted a photo of some earrings I was working on before I left. They are similar to the tangerine earrings I had in my giveaway but in a pale blue.  

Back To Reality!

Well we had a wonderful vacation in sunny Cuba.  It was lovely to get away from the cold weather and do nothing except eat, drink and relax.   

I took lots of photos of flowers...here's a couple.  I need to look up these flowers somewhere to find out what they're called as they are simply gorgeous.

I've had some great ideas for new jewelry designs and so hope this week to actually make some.

Have a great day!

And the Winner is......

Thank you everyone who entered the first Jacaranda Designs Jewelry Giveaway. I used a random number generator to select a winner and the winner is.....

Demmi!

Congrats and I will be mailing you your earrings in the next couple of days!

Happy St.Patrick's Day!

Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone! Thought I'd post some of my "GREEN" items for today. Oh, and I'll be drawing for the giveaway this evening so don't forget to enter.