Halloween and Day of the Dead Handmade Jewelry - Three for Thursday | Shadow Dog Designs

Halloween and Day of the Dead Handmade Jewelry - Three for Thursday | Shadow Dog Designs

Artisan Handmade - Friday Twitter Tree - September 27, 2019

WELCOME TO THE TWITTER TREE!

The Twitter Tree© will be hosted by a different shop M-W-F.

Monday: http://christiecottage.blogspot.com

Wednesday: http://elunajewelry-nc.blogspot.com 

Friday: https://www.shadowdogdesigns.com/blog

Instructions:

Only 2 Items per person

Each Tweet must contain the daily hashtag: (check your email)

 Only 2 other Hashtags may be used.

Please include a brief description of your item in the tweet.

Keep your Tweet under 280 Characters (including spaces).

No Mature Items

Tweet everyone’s listings. (It is not fair to others if you do not fully

participate. Team Leaders do watch who is tweeting and who is

not.)

Limit of three (3) hashtags. 

Here are my items: 

Inspired by a zebra swallowtail: lightweight white, black & pink polymer clay butterfly earrings w/ Swarovski crystals & Tibetan agate! http://bit.ly/ZebraSwallowtail via @ShadowDogDesign #sdftt #Handmade #ButterflyEarrings

If you love the color red (like I do!), be sure to check out my new blog w/ 3 radiant red items from three #handmade artists! http://bit.ly/2n3Xn5m via @ShadowDogDesign #sdftt #Blog 

Ocean Jasper with Druzy Necklace, Gemstone Sterling Handmade Jewelry

The "Meanderings" handmade necklace features beautiful ocean jasper with druzy rounds and sterling silver - chunky statement necklace for women.

The MEANDERINGS necklace, a delightful gift idea for the woman who loves chunky statement jewelry, is filled with earthy elegance and unique, sparkling druzy inclusions.  The handmade necklace features outstanding ocean jasper (also called orbicular jasper) rounds that are a gorgeous mottled brown color - except for two near the front that are off white with dots and splotches of brown.  For those who love unexpected sparkle, most of the jasper rounds have druzy crystal inclusions, some large and some smaller.  Druzies, which are much sought after and highly valued, are small crystals that sometimes form in hollow places in gemstones - tiny crystals that sparkle greatly despite their small size.  To add warm glow against the earthy stones, six sterling silver Saturn beads separate the jasper rounds in the front of the necklace.  A hammered sterling hook clasp finishes the necklace perfectly.  Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the MEANDERINGS druzy necklace was created for the woman who adores wearing unique artisan created jewelry that no one else has.

A close up of the ocean jasper rounds - most of the rounds have druzy inclusions, some larger and some smaller.

Here is the important information for the MEANDERINGS gemstone necklace:

• Ocean jasper with druzy rounds: app. 21 mm
• Sterling silver Saturn beads: app. 12 mm x 10 mm
• Metal: sterling silver
• Clasp: hammered hook clasp set
• Length: app. 19.5” / 49.5 cm

The "Meanderings" chunky statement necklace shown hanging on a jewelry bust - perfect gift idea for women.

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Zebra Earrings with African Batik Beads and Red Coral, Handmade Animal Jewelry

The "Zebra Stripes" handmade earrings feature artisan handmade pewter zebra charms and several African tribal beads - unique gift for women.

The unique ZEBRA STRIPES handmade earrings with a definite tribal flair are perfect for you if you love the animals of Africa, especially the elegant looking black and white striped zebras.   Very boho in design, the earrings feature lead free pewter charms with a raised zebra design that were artisan hand cast.  Given a dark rustic patina, the charms were then polished to bring out the intricate detailing of the zebras.  Stacked above each zebra charm are dark brown and white striped African batik beads (to mimic the coloration of the zebras), blazing red coral discs and yellow and black striped African Christmas glass trade beads.  A red Christmas glass trade bead was added to the sterling silver earwires to finish the ethnic earrings. Created for the woman who adores one of a kind jewelry with a boho beat, the ZEBRA STRIPES earrings were carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs.

The dark brown and white striped African batik bone discs, used to mimic the coloration of zebras, were individually handmade in Ghana.

Here is the important information for the ZEBRA STRIPES boho earrings:

• Pewter zebra charms: app. 25 mm x 14 mm (at widest) x 3 mm; artisan handmade by Kelly Luttrell
• African striped batik bone discs: app, 12 mm x 5 mm
• Red coral discs: app. 9 mm x 5 mm
• Yellow and black striped African Christmas beads: app. 4 mm x 3 mm
• Red African Christmas bead tubes: app. 3 mm x 3 mm
• Metal: lead free pewter and sterling silver
• Earwires: sterling silver French hooks
• Length: app. 2.25” / 5.7 cm measured from the top curve of the earwires

The "Zebra Stripes" handmade earrings shown with a dime for size comparison.

Thank you for taking the time to look at these wonderful zebra earrings!

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New One of a Kind Jewelry Handmade by Shadow Dog Designs

It has been quite some time since I shared my newest jewelry in a blog.  With selling at arts festivals, traveling and other such consumers of time, I haven't taken the time to sit down and share my newest necklaces and earrings.  I normally share the jewelry on my SHADOW DOG DESIGNS shop blog.  But since I started this blog only a few weeks ago, I decided to show off my jewelry here.  Each piece is handmade by me and is a one-of-a-kind creation.  If something catches your eye, please either click on the photo or on the description below the photo to be redirected to my online shop for more information and pictures.  Mother's Day will soon be here - give a meaningful gift made from the heart!

Enjoy!

PINK ASTEROIDS - Unique Asteroid-cut Pink Rose Quartz Chunky Necklace with Pink Swarovski Crystals

BONJOUR - Copper Daisy Flower and Hearts Earrings with Purple and Fuchsia Lampwork Beads and Swarovski Crystals

AUM - Brass Om / Aum Yoga Pendant Necklace with Yellow Aragonite Gemstones and Turquoise Czech Glass

PRETTY PINK POSIES - Spring and Summer Pink Opal Czech Glass Flower Earrings with Swarovski Crystals

SÍOCHÁNTA - Peaceful Goddess and Spiral Pendant Necklace with Earthy Graduated Jasper and Copper

ROMANCE - Red Roses and White Hearts Enamel Earrings with Red Coral

PERFECTLY PURPLE - Amethyst Purple and Fine Silver Lampwork Glass Earrings with Swarovski Crystals

MEDLEY - Fun Mosaic Magnesite Necklace with Black Onyx and Turquoise

SANTA FE SUNS - Enamel Orange, Red and Green Boho Sun Earrings with Swarovski Crystals and Copper Chain

TRIBAL MASKS - Copper Tribal Mask Face Boho Earrings with Tibetan Eye Agate and Czech Glass

I hope you enjoyed each and every one of these unique handmade creations! If you would like to make my day, please leave a blog comment. And any promotion you can do will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!






My contact information:


Indiemade shop: Shadow Dog Designs

Indiemade blog: Shadow Dog Designs’ Blog

Blogger Blog: Shadow Dog Design’s Blogger

On Fire for Handmade shop: Shadow Dog Designs

Artfire studio: ShadowDogDesigns

Facebook: Catherine’s Personal Page

Facebook: ShadowDogDesigns - Jewelry

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El Paso Artists Studio Tour 2019

El Paso Artists Studio Tour information

The 12th Annual El Paso Artists Studio Tour will soon be here. Over 40 artists at 19 studios will participate, bringing unique art to art lovers . . . and also food, drink, and in some instances, entertainment. The Studio Tour takes place over the course of two weekends:


El Paso’s Westside and Upper Valley is Saturday, April 27 (10 am - 5 pm) and Sunday, April 28 (noon - 5 pm).

El Paso’s East, Central, Downton, Northeast and Mission Valley is Saturday, May 4 (10 am - 5 pm) and Sunday, May 5 (noon - 5 pm).

Below is a flyer listing all studios / artists participating with street addresses and phone numbers:

For more information, check out the Studio Tour Facebook page

I am thrilled to be taking part in the Studio again this year. Local photographer Nina Eaton of Nina Eaton Photography - graciously invited me to set up my handmade, one of a kind Shadow Dog Designs jewelry at her house again. With Mother's Day quickly approaching, it's a perfect time to pick up a wide variety of photographic work (photographs, coaster, magnets, etc) of local landmarks and unique jewelry - something for even the pickiest of Moms! In addition, we each are giving away a $35.00 gift certificate - all you need to do is fill out a registration form and hope your name is drawn. Below is a flyer with the individual information for Nina's studio:

For a printable list of the artists who are participating with directions to their studios, click this link: http://www.pleinairpaintersofelpaso.com/studio-tour.html

I hope you get out and about and enjoy the tour and the fabulous art it will be showcasing. And I look forward to seeing you at Nina's studio! 

Many thanks to Hal Marcus Gallery, the El Paso Scene and the Pleinair Painters of El Paso for sponsoring the tour. Many of the artists will also have have one of their pieces in the KCOS Channel 13 Art Auction.

My contact information:

Indiemade shop: Shadow Dog Designs

Indiemade blog: Shadow Dog Designs’ Blog

Blogger Blog: Shadow Dog Design’s Blogger

On Fire for Handmade shop: Shadow Dog Designs

Artfire studio: ShadowDogDesigns

Facebook: Catherine’s Personal Page

Facebook: ShadowDogDesigns - Jewelry

Twitter: ShadowDogDesign

Pinterest: Shadow Dog Designs

Flickr: Shadow Dog Designs' Photostream

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Sherpa Necklace, Red Glass Vintage Nepal Ethnic Handmade Jewelry Gift

The Sundara Hara handmade necklace features old Nepali Sherpa recycled glass beads, white freshwater pearls, pewter bead caps and sterling silver - jewelry for women.

Combining the rustic beauty of old recycled glass beads with the elegance of white pearls, the SUNDARA HĀRA necklace is a unique beauty for the woman who adores handmade ethnic jewelry. The one of a kind necklace features old Nepali Sherpa red orange glass rondelles with gleaming pewter floral bead caps. The glowing semi baroque white pearls are an eye catching juxtaposition to the Sherpa beads. A one of a kind piece of organic jewelry that will be a perfect gift for the woman who loves tribal jewelry, the SUNDARA HĀRA necklace was carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs. “Sundara Hāra” is Nepali for “beautiful necklace.”

The unique red recycled glass beads were made by Sherpas in Nepal.  They were fire cured and have a very organic texture.

• Sherpa glass rondelles: app. 16 mm x 6 mm; some a bit larger, some a bit smaller
• White freshwater pearls: app. 9 mm x 6 mm; some a bit larger, some a bit smaller
• Metal: pewter (bead caps) and sterling silver
• Clasp: patterned sterling silver toggle clasp
• Length: app. 18.5” / 46.9 cm

The beautiful "Sundara Hara" handmade necklace shown on a jewelry bust.

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