Showing posts with label jewelry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label jewelry. Show all posts
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Friday, March 16, 2012
Friday, March 9, 2012
Beaded Threads
When Karen of BeadedThreads hears the words, handmade, she can't help to also think of elegance, detail and craftsmanship, and it shows in every piece offered in her Etsy Shop. Karen designs and hand-fabricates each piece of jewelry and home accessory she sells and using glass, semiprecious stones, fiber, silver, brass or copper in her designs.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Fanciful Things
Karla is the immensely talented and skilled craftsman behind Thyme2dream and Thyme2dream weddings, specializing in Fairy and Elven jewelry for everyday and special fantasy, medieval and renaissance occasions. The unique and unusual handcrafted items ~ ear cuffs, bohemian wraps (ear wraps), arm cuffs, tiaras, circlets, hair vines, combs & twirls, rainbows and other fairy accouterments ~ found in Thyme2dream are enjoyed by Fae & Elven folk everywhere! {But we have it on good authority that mortals really like them too!}
Renaissance Woodland Autumn Tapestry Triad Necklace
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Vibrancy
Inspired by the colors in this gorgeous pillowcase from TinyStitches, pictured top left, kisforkitty, showcases a collection of red, hot pink and avocado green items from Kansas City Etsy Team Member Shops.
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Happy Birthday Mr. President
In honor of Presidents Day, where we celebrate the birthday's of George Washington (Feb. 22) and Abraham Lincoln's (Feb. 12), we're showcasing these two whimsical penny creations from jewelry designers CuriouslySappy and christinavitale.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
For the Avid Reader
Rose Brown is a fan of fandoms! Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, The Hunger Games, and now The Mortal Instruments. She simply can't get enough and as a super fan, her love of good literature influences her jewelry design and is the inspiration behind everything she creates for her Etsy shop, ReadingFanGirl.
Rose creates everything from delicate necklaces and earrings to ornaments, key chains, and bookmarks, each with a subtle or not so subtle book reference. Pictured above we have The Hobbit inspired door necklace, Harry Potters Golden Snitch keychain, and a Beaded Mockingjay Katniss Peeta bookmark. For more pieces inspired by literary works, visit her shop, ReadingFanGirl, and take a look at her sold items too.
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Anything But Square
If you've visited Sara Cramer's Etsy shop than you know this interdisciplinary artist's current project has her working with thousands of small square glass beads, stringing and weaving them into stunning, graphic statement pieces ... wide bangles, chevron earrings and breastplate necklaces are just a few of the things you'll find within her shop.
Pictured is one of her many tribal inspired pieces. This black and white necklace, features five strands, in graduated lengths, that combine to form a single beautiful, 1" wide band that goes around the wearers neck. One seamless design perfect for wearing alone or layering with other pieces.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Monday, November 21, 2011
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Artist Spotlight - Tobias Jewelry
INTRODUCING BRITTA McKee of TOBIAS JEWELRY!
She's been a KCETSYTEAM member since 2009. Her jewelry is
amazing, original and affordable. She makes a wide variety of pieces, yet each
has her personal and unique style. Check out her shop!
Why and how did you start creating?
Throughout my childhood years I was always drawing,
coloring, and creating different things. I have quite the Crayola selection and
it’s still growing! When I started jewelry it was my junior year of High
School. In my art class we had the option to do a jewelry project, since I was
in an advanced class. So I thought I would take a shot at it. The only
materials we had for creating jewelry pieces was the clay that was baked in a
toaster oven. I made some beads and strung them on fishing line. Then I went to
Hobby Lobby and purchased some things. Needless to say, it wasn’t that pretty.
I then created a few pieces for my prom dress. They weren’t bad-but still not
great.
When I was a freshman at KU, my initial degree was Graphic
Design. Then I moved to Interior Design and I was set on that. I would always
draw up floor plans when rearranging my room as a kid. But I mostly wanted to
become an Interior Designer because my brother was an Architect and I thought
it would be awesome to work with him.
I then took a
beginning Metals class and fell in love. I thought I would be able to handle
both majors. After a semester of metals classes I realized Interiors wasn’t for
me so I dropped being a double major and stuck with Metals. I graduated from
the University of Kansas in May of 2009 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Metal
Smithing and Jewelry! After I graduated
I was working on building my studio. I was already selling a few things.
I was accepted to place my work in the Lawrence Art Center Gallery shop, which
sold one of my pieces created during my Mechanism class at KU.
I have been solid
with my business since June 2010.
Where do you find your inspiration?
The passion I have for creativity is expressed through
jewelry. I LOVE to research. Most of my research is done at the library,
websites, and outdoors! I like to masque my work behind a plethora of design
schemes and colors that leave my true intent hidden. This allows observers of
my work the opportunity to reach their own interpretation of my inspiration and
therefore gain their own insight.
What are your favorite materials? What is your favorite
thing to make?
I enjoy reticulated silver and anodized aluminum! I love fun
colorful stones!
What new products are you working on?
After we get everything situated and my anodizer up and
working, I hope to make new work and some re-created works. Till then I'm
continuing on my "Junkyard" series and my reticulated silver works.
Jewelry with reticulated silver has been my top seller this past few months!
Do you sell your items locally? If so, where?
I did have my work in the Lawrence Art Center Gallery Shop
but they decided to close that down and open another gallery with work not for
sale. I have yet to find a place to put my work
to sell it.
How did you find Etsy?
I was doing research for a project and stumbled across Etsy.
I looked through it more and started selling my work on Etsy in 2009.
Do you have any hobbies other than your art?
My husband and I enjoy the outdoors, so we are always out
and about discovering new things! We currently are discovering all the top
haunted places in Kansas!
I also enjoy Geocaching. I recently downloaded that
application on my phone and I have found many around my area in Topeka. When
it’s a nice day we jump in the Pathfinder and hunt for them in the woods! It’s
fun! (:
What do you find most challenging about being an artist/handcrafter?
The most challenging thing is maintaining a business.
College did not prepare me for that after I graduated! It's very important that
you are organized. I thought I was a very well organized person until I
realized all the little things I need to do to keep going as a sole proprietor.
Trying to find the right deals on tools, equipment, and supplies is tough. The
best thing is that I have a wonderful, handy, husband who has helped my save so
much money by making a lot of my displays, and jewelers bench and organizers.
Anything else you'd like to share?
I’m a very happy 24
year old living in Topeka with my amazing husband and very energetic 1 year old
son! I started a new job at TARC in Topeka, KS on March 21st. I'm a computer
lab specialist. I have been asked to promote to an assistant technology
specialist but I have to wait till my 6 months is up in September to accept
that position.
I enjoy my job greatly. I have a huge heart and passion in
helping individuals to overcome the life they were given. It's not always easy
to live life with a disability. Since July 2004 I have been helping at a camp
in Excelsior Spring, MO., called Camp MITIOG, helping kids from the ages of
7-16 who have spina bifida. I started out as a counselor and now I'm a female
lead counselor and have been for 4 years now! I wouldn't miss helping anyone
out when the chance is there. You are probably wondering how I have time to create
jewelry, but since my husband works 2nd shift at the railroad (BNSF) it makes
is a little easier to go into my studio after I put my son to bed! Other than
that I'm very family oriented and love creating one of a kind jewelry!!
Visit Tobias Designs for her amazing and beautiful jewelry!!
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