jaunebleu jewelry

These fabulous hand forged sterling silver dangles are going to find a new home in the Colorado Rockies! I am the luckiest gal on the planet because I won a $50.00 gift certificate, you heard right, at the beautiful shop of jaunebleu!

Jaunebleu is a self-taught silversmith. Her pieces are a delight in silver and vibrant stones. All of her pieces are handcrafted with attention to detail, color and quality. And when it comes to color, she believes that rules are meant to be broken! Each of her pieces is unique and rich with saturated tones of color and texture. Please visit her shop. You will not be disappointed. And she just happens to be one of the friendliest shop owners I know.

Untamed Earrings by jaunebleu
Sterling Silver, Pink Tourmaline, Ametrine
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Four and Twenty Blackbirds - Friday Feature

Sing a song of sixpence,
A pocket full of rye.
Four and twenty blackbirds,
Baked in a pie.

The old English nursery rhyme, Sing a Song of Sixpence, is the inspiration for today's Friday Feature. I have a fondness for crows and ravens. They are so intelligent that studies have shown that they have modest linguistic capabilities and even use tools. I see ravens fly overhead on my walks on a daily basis. They always seem curious and fly close by to utter a guttural greeting. I was amazed at how many charming "raven" items I could find on Etsy. It was hard to choose these few. Stop by their shops to see all of their wonderful work. You provide the pie.

A Sacred Sort of Protection
by Altered Abbey
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Garden Gate Locket, Black, Raven, Olive/Green
by M Stevenson Designs
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RAVEN SONG
by Barbara Carter
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Just Us Two
by Sherri Conley
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Poe's Raven Clutch in Silk Handmade
by Clutch That
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GothiCrow Haunting Cemetary Ceramic Coaster Set
by House of Six Cats
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Mellow Yellow - Friday Features

Yellow is sunshine. It makes me think of summer and fresh flowers. In Japan it represents courage and in India peace. It is joyful, perky, and attention grabbing as well as hopeful, laid back and relaxing. Today's collection is a delicate mix of soft yellow items. Enjoy each one and while you are visiting you may wish to listen to "Mellow Yellow" by Donovan. Have fun!

banana with print (organic)
by necklush
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Beautiful Bugs
by DS Brennan
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White Roses Plein Air Blank Note Card Set
Made by Swirly Girl
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White Feather Earrings
by noogal
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As Time Goes By
by Flash Forward
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Enchanted Forest - Friday Features

It rained all night, a rare event in the semi-arid American West. It put me to sleep and was still drizzling when I awoke. Although the forest was damp and gloomy, it was also enchanting with mist and fog swirling through the trees as if inviting unseen creatures to briefly appear among the tall trunks. It inspired this woodland collection of charming items. Be sure to click on the item for more information or the artist's name to visit their shop. Enjoy!

Les Racines numero 2
by Marco La Grenouille
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Carved jasper leaf necklace
by jbEbert
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The Colliegette-Green Leaves
by Cecil and Co
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Gentle One
by Karen Casey Smith
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The Alaskan Warmer
by Ozetta
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A Blush of Pink

A blush of pink tints the eastern horizon the color of a child's flushed cheeks. The whole world becomes saturated with pinkness. My own skin takes on a fresh young glow as the rose colored light permeates the room. Everything is awash with the rosy color of a new day.

Be sure to click on the names of these wonderful artisans to visit their Etsy shops and see all of their fine items.

Dancing In The Spotlight
by Urban Design
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Acid Rose - Scrabble Tile Necklace
by House of Six Cats
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Labrador Retriever Dog Art
by Ron Krajewski
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Dreams In Pink
by Kristybee
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Hobbit Birdhouse Shelf
by J and D Woodcrafts
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March Hare

"Mad as a March Hare" was a common phrase in Lewis Carroll's time and thus was born the character in his famous book, Alice in Wonderland. I have always loved this book as well as the companion book, Through the Looking Glass, since I was a child. So naturally I had to see the recent Alice in Wonderland movie starring Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter. I was charmed by Tim Burton's original approach to the characters of Wonderland. So in honor of March and the irrepressible hare, here are a few of my favorites from the handmade artisans of Etsy.

Blackberry
Blackberry is a sensitive, serious rabbit. He is concerned about global warming and endangered species.
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amberalexander

hold me
original 5x7 black and white photograph
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allieart4children

Bunny Foo Foo Locket
This adorable locket features a hand finished antique brass / bronze vintage bunny rabbit on a vintage basket weave brass locket.
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envisage

Bunny Beanie
This sweet bunny beanie is here just in time for Easter! It comes in either white or brown for boys and girls!
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SweetLoveCreates

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Silver and Gold

It is time for Friday Features and I wanted to share some of my favorite artisans on Etsy. Each of these skilled technicians is an expert at their craft. There are many more fabulous items in their shops so be sure to have fun browsing by clicking on their links.

Solid 18k Yellow Gold Hammered Hoop Earrings
Hoops are a staple in everyone's wardrobe and a classic that goes with everything.
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msbelle Etsy Shop

Ford Vintage Classic Car Archer Radiator Cap
Ford Archer Classic Car is a 5 x 7 photograph matted to 8 x 10, almost a Black & White, comes in a clear plastic sleeve ready to frame.
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Celticcatphotos Etsy Shop

Coffee Cup Cozy
Make your coffee or tea not only taste good, but also look and feel good. Forget those nasty standard paper sleeves and try something soft, natural and truly unique.
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natalya1905 Etsy Shop

Drizzle Earrings
Sterling silver and carnelians. This piece is part of the Circles and Knots line.
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aroluna Etsy Shop

ACEO Venetian Carnival Mask
This is an ACEO photo art collecting card of an exquisite white and gold mask from Venice. This is the second in my series of Mask photos from Venice.
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LDphotography Etsy Shop

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Isopoda Pendant

Bill Martin at Purified Art is an independent artist from the Philadelphia area. He graduated from the Tyler School of Art and is currently working toward creating his functional and wearable art as his full time vocation. His inspiration often comes from the natural world but has that edgy and popular steampunk flair. Visit his shop on Etsy to see his whole collection. You will not be disappointed!

Isopoda Pendant
Isopoda sterling silver and brass hollow pendant. Width of pendant is 23mm. Comes with an 18" 1.7mm sterling venetian box chain with lobster claw clasp.
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How Do I Love Thee

Theresa, the dynamic creative force at Studio 618 is not only a talented metalsmith but also a practicing licensed architect. Her unique style shows her architectural background in the clean and bold lines of her work that is designed with the modern woman in mind.

She says, "My inspiration comes from my past experiences in life, my cultures, my environment, or a specific moment in time. Sometimes interesting techniques will challenge me to come up with different designs too. My work keeps evolving, with fresh ideas all the time."

Studio 618 uses only the highest quality materials with hand selected gemstones. She guarantees all of her work for the life of the piece of jewelry. Please stop by her wonderful shop on Etsy to see all of her precious metal work.

How Do I Love Thee, Cuff Bracelet
Sweep her away with this bold sterling silver cuff bracelet that carries a subtle message, whispered to her with finely scripted text. The carefully executed hand inscriptions display Elizabeth Barrett Browning's famous love poem, "How do I love thee..." in its entirety.
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Sugarplum Bracelet

A friend of mine and very talented jewelry designer, jbEbert, designs one-of-a-kind bracelets and necklaces that the stars seek. She carefully chooses only the finest stones and hand picks each for its unique color before carefully hand wrapping gold wire into a design that is not only beautiful but comfortable too.

Judy is also a woman with a big heart. She generously donates 10% of each sale to Heifer International. She says, "I believe well-fed, productive people of any culture and religion cherish peace. So, Heifer is my choice."

This Sugarplum bracelet is just dripping in pearls with interspersed sparkling pastel cubic zirconia briolettes. What a fabulous work of art to wear on your wrist! Please check out the shop of jbEbert, Irresistible Gemstone Jewelry for more drop dead gorgeous jewelry.

Sugarplum Bracelet
A confection of a bracelet, sprinkled with pastel cubic zirconium sparkling like sugar among the mélange of white pearls with undertones of pink and blue. The gem set clasp is adorned with a pearl charm.
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Lizard Love

Lizards have gotten cute lately. You know, the little guy that sells insurance for instance. Personally, I have always thought they were cute little creatures the way they cling to every imaginable surface. Did you know that the largest lizard is a Komodo dragon. Or that the smallest is a dwarf gecko. It is so small it can fit on the tip of your finger! Click here for more interesting fun facts on lizards. In the meantime, enjoy some lizard inspired art for your home or to wear.

Lizard
Does anyone know what kind of lizard this is?
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Silver Nighttime Gecko Necklace by jorjanm
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Leather lizard cuff bracelet by Leather Design
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Friday Favorites - Birds of a Feather

This week's theme is "Birds of a Feather" and I received many wonderful submissions. I love watching birds and it was so much fun to see all the great Etsy bird items flying over to apply for today's blog. I only wish you could see them all! Be sure to click and visit the shops of these extremely talented artisans for more great items. I hope you enjoy them as much as I have.

Citrine Feather Earrings
TwilightVisions

Falon TattieClip

TattieTats

Blue Bird Of Happiness 5 x 7 Photograph
Celticcatphotos

Dove in Flight - necklace

LillyQueen

Precious Egg Necklace
alteredbeauty

TAPESTRY MAT
customdesigns4ubynan

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