Friday, August 28, 2009

You Asked For It!

On Monday I mentioned that I spent last weekend making Christmas earrings, and many of you asked to see them. So, for today's Finished For Friday @ Lit & Laundry here they are, along with a few other pairs. These are my first attempts at earrings; I am just learning to use the pliers and crimpers. One thing I like about all of these earrings is that they are small enough for young girls, and elegant enough for adults. I will be putting these into my etsy shop, Little Somethings, on Monday. Until then I will sell them to my bloggy friends for $5.00 a pair and no shipping.These sweet little angels have frosted wings and head, and a sparkly bead for the dress. The one shown here is a very pale pink, and I also made them in clear crystal and cobalt blue. She has a silver halo and a silver belt.This angel is specifically Christmas, with red and green beads stacked in graduating sizes, and the same silver halo as the first angel. The wings are silvertone metal.My niece fell in love with these little trees. They are sparkly green beads stacked by size, with a golden amber bead for the star and a tiny red cube for the base.
For Book Blogger Appreciation Week I am donating a pair of earrings, a bracelet, and either some ornaments I am making, or a banner, depending on what I get done. There will be all sorts of prizes that week at the BBAW blog.
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11 comments:

  1. Wow, great job, Elizabeth, especially considering you've never done this before!!! Have you thought about using sterling?

    Btw... I love the idea of hanging them on a glass for display!

    Justine :o )

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  2. Cute earrings my friend. You are really branching out and I'm so proud of what you've accomplished. Thanks for sharing with us. I also like the way you have them displayed. xxoo

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  3. You're sure keeping busy. I like the creativity.

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  4. Those are really cute. I especially like the Christmas trees.

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  5. Thanks for visiting my blog! Great to see another New Englander---yay!

    My e-mail is swaneesinger(at)gmail(dot)com
    Would love to hear about anything in this area for bloggers....

    Love the earrings! But as you can see I am a BIG earring girl----they need to be angels with an attitude!

    :)

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  6. Whoops---hadn't signed in yet---I have many personalities--Gemini, dontcha know....

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  7. Hi Elizabeth, your ear rings are so pretty. You are getting a head start, good for you. I love the little trees too.

    I like your previous post too. I love to make rum Daquiris with frozen lemonade and crushed ice. A great summer drink. I adore your blender. They don't them like that anymore. I know you have fun with it too.

    Thanks for visiting my post today. I always love to hear from you.

    Hugs...Jeanne

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  8. Those are really great!! I enjoyed my visit to your lovely site, thanks

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  9. Those are really nice. I made some angel earrings a few years ago that are slightly different. They are always fun to wear.

    I hope to get back to a store this week that had earrings that looked like Christmas candy. I should have bought the supplies right then and there. The store isn't close to me and now I have to hope they'll still have the supplies in stock when I get there.

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  10. You are so talented! I love these. Thanks so much for joining in.

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  11. These are so pretty, Elizabeth!

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