Fallen Leaves Bangle EBW

I love the fall, especially the colors of the leaves as they transform from green to various shades of yellow, pink, red, orange, purple and brown. I live in the Maryland area and the trees that align the highway and in the yards are like a autumn rainbow.

The November EBW challenge is Squares and Circles and I chose to depict a deconstructed tree in the fall. Each "leaf" is represented by a cube that corresponds with a shade of an autumn leaf (there are 10). The tree "bark" is represented by a gold and brown circle that holds the "leaves"

Unlike an ordinary tree, the leaves on this bangle will never completely fade to brown and while the leaves move across the bark, they definitely will not fall off and blow away. You get to keep the beautiful fall colors all year long. 


I truly enjoyed this project and this is one of my first successful Cubic right angle weave (CRAW) projects.  This project gave me a great chance to master a beautiful weave and while I was intimidated by the thought of creating 10 CRAw cubes, I took on the challenge and regardless of the outcome, it is one of my proudest moments in beading.

To vote for your favorite piece, please visit our blog at http://etsy-beadweavers.blogspot.com between November 9-15.

Etsy Beadweavers

So I have joined the Etsy Beadweavers Team and I am so excited to be working on my first piece for the November challenge.  I feel so tiny among so many beading giants; I mean I have been admiring so many of the team members work for some time now and to actually enter a challenge with some of them is so intimidating, but also inspiring.  I guess I feel that all aspects of art is truly beautiful in someones eyes and so one should never be afraid to walk amongst the giants; for there will always be someone to look up to.

If you ever have a moment, please check out the site and feast your eyes on so many beautiful, well constructed, wearable art pieces.  The October challenge was awesome, there were so many gorgeous pieces and I had a hard time voting, but I finally saw a piece that spoke to me on so many levels.

You can view each individual piece and learn the story behind the creation by visiting the Etsy Beadweavers blog: http://www.etsy-beadweavers.blogspot.com/

In addition, the pieces can be purchased if you desire an truly you can not go wrong when you purchase handmade.  I can attest as a bead weaver that there is so much love, attention, and care that goes into every stitch.



Etsy Beadweavers blog: http://www.etsy-beadweavers.blogspot.com/

Creations of Agape Web-site

So I have finally got my web-site up and running, I still have to polish it up and create a shopping section but so far it looks really nice and I am really glad to have another area for present and future customers to visit.

If you have any suggestions or opinions, please contact me on the site. 

www.creationsofagape.com

Bracelets

So I have been busy working on my wire wrapping skills and my Kumihimo skills.  So I tackled 2 new projects and widened my jewelry making skills.

The Wire woven flower bracelet was done using 18 and 26 gauge wire, as well as, lucite flowers and jet swarovski crystals.  I enjoyed this project and I am looking forward to working with wire even more.

Next I created the Thorns bracelet using my Kumihimo board.  I bought this board months ago and then just let it sit in my office because I was a bit intimidated by the task.  I must admit, I had to start over at least 4 times, maybe even more, but once I got started, it was a breeze and I really loved the outcome of the bracelet.  I used drop beads, 8/0 seed beads and lavender S-lon beading cord.

Dog Collar (complete)

I wanted to post a picture of the completed dog collar, it turned out beautifully and the customer was pleased.

I had to go back and interlock the collar (I don't own a dog, so I had no clue that this needed to be done); so the first pic is of the "finished product" and the second pic is of the revised, finished product.

First Etsy Sale...Beaded Dog Collar

So I received my first order from my Etsy shop and while I thought I would create jewelry for humans, I was commissioned to bead a dog collar.  I found this request a bit perculiar at first, but then I realized that this could be a new venture, the collar is turning out beautifully (sample picture below) and although I do not own a dog, I know that there is a market for animals featuring blingy goods :-).  So with this new project, I am now offering custmized beaded dog/cat collars in my Etsy store.

I will upload the finished product by Wednesday, September 27, 2012

I am now think about a beaded dog leash as well, for the stylish, always fabulous customer.

Etsy Store Now Open: Creations of Agape

I am so pleased to announce that after months of planning, I finally opened my Etsy shop.  While I still have plenty more inventory to upload, I figured I would start now because I have  been procrastinating for so long. While I was totally apprehensive, I was so pleased to see a request for a customized piece one day later, so now I am working on a beaded dog collar for my very first customer (SO EXCITED). 

As I am working on this piece it hit me, why not offer beaded dog collars in my storr as well, so I will be featuring this option once I am finished with the collar I am creating now. Pictures will be uploaded of the completed  collar)  What a joy to have someone appreciate your talent and artistry.

If you are interested in on-line selling, I encourage you to do pleanty of research.  There are far more forums, other than Etsy, that will allow you to sell your goods, I settled on Etsy because I have been a consumer for over 2 years and I really think that thier site is user freindly, well visited, and well known.  Not to mention, Etsy also offers so much assistance to those who are interested in selling on thier site.  They have forums and personal stories of those who have had success in selling.

Pleasefollow my link to my store to browse, I am interested in hearing your opinion about my new baby :-)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/CreationsofAgape?ref=si_shop

**Soon so be complete, my website www.creationsofagape.com** (I will make an announcement and post a link once I am done)

Take care