Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Etsy Shops now open! | Go to post ➜
Hello! ♥
I'm glad to announce I'm finally off hiatus and both my Etsy shops are now open!
Sodacrush: [link]
ValkyrieCouture: [link]
And all of these new designs are for sale (Click image to go to the Etsy listing):
Fullviews of the cover photos for this collection, you can see over on FB: [link]
Because I've been on hiatus for a long, long time, I have a lot of things to say so feel free to tl;dr-
I think from now on I might do collections this way instead of dumping every single picture of the item onto FB, I'll make up a set of cover pictures for every new collection. :) Although I love doing jewelry along a certain theme, I'm also wondering if it's a good idea to make 5-6 items on a certain theme when there won't be demand or interest in it. But we'll see how that goes :)
I've also (finally) gotten around to doing my my profile page on DeviantArt, so... I'm really happy with how it looks now. :D
After being buried in books for so long, it's really, really nice to
fiddle around with... everything, really, from jewelry to html. Speaking of html.. I'm currently still using the classic blogger html editor because I'm a bit of a control freak and like things exactly where I want them to be. Tried out the Template Designer and spent a few hours swearing at the ..gadgets and things before I gave up and reinstalled the old code. Ugh. It's pretty much the same situation over on DA, the system of widgets and dragging things around isn't bad, but I still think everything looks much prettier when it's customized. Not that I'm anywhere near proficient at html, I only realized today that the "follow" button on my blog hasn't been working. It's fixed now~ :D
I'm so glad school's over! Exams were tough~ I'm not even going to think about school until next semester. Unfortunately I've already been told that certain exam scripts are ready to be collected from school, so I could actually get my results now...but I really don't want to.
Anyway - as for commissions, I'm working through them already! Please be patient
with me, I have something like 15 people on the list.. I feel like I'm gasping for breath catching up with commissions until I have no time for making any new designs or even restocking my shop! ~whew~ (Not complaining, though. It's a mad rush but I love it at the same time.) Yes, commissions are still open for now. I go back to school in August, so there's a long while yet. :D Here's one of the commissions I just finished:
A lovely set in silver&black, for a wedding. Best wishes to the happy couple! If you're interested in a commission, drop me an email at sodacrush@gmail.com.
Also,
I'm probably going to do my next giveaway soon, either as a kiriban or
blog giveaway, right now the votes for both are really close.. if it stays
this way I might, uhm, do 2 giveaways? With one prize to the person who catches the pageview kiriban, and another prize to a random winner from the list of people who enter the blog giveaway. So yup, exciting things coming up. :D
♥JasmynLabels: available, commission, filigree, handmade, necklace, pendant, sold, ValkyrieCouture
5:02 AM
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Etsy Shops now open! | Go to post ➜
Hello! ♥
I'm glad to announce I'm finally off hiatus and both my Etsy shops are now open!
Sodacrush: [link]
ValkyrieCouture: [link]
And all of these new designs are for sale (Click image to go to the Etsy listing):
Fullviews of the cover photos for this collection, you can see over on FB: [link]
Because I've been on hiatus for a long, long time, I have a lot of things to say so feel free to tl;dr-
I think from now on I might do collections this way instead of dumping every single picture of the item onto FB, I'll make up a set of cover pictures for every new collection. :) Although I love doing jewelry along a certain theme, I'm also wondering if it's a good idea to make 5-6 items on a certain theme when there won't be demand or interest in it. But we'll see how that goes :)
I've also (finally) gotten around to doing my my profile page on DeviantArt, so... I'm really happy with how it looks now. :D After being buried in books for so long, it's really, really nice to fiddle around with... everything, really, from jewelry to html. Speaking of html.. I'm currently still using the classic blogger html editor because I'm a bit of a control freak and like things exactly where I want them to be. Tried out the Template Designer and spent a few hours swearing at the ..gadgets and things before I gave up and reinstalled the old code. Ugh. It's pretty much the same situation over on DA, the system of widgets and dragging things around isn't bad, but I still think everything looks much prettier when it's customized. Not that I'm anywhere near proficient at html, I only realized today that the "follow" button on my blog hasn't been working. It's fixed now~ :D
I'm so glad school's over! Exams were tough~ I'm not even going to think about school until next semester. Unfortunately I've already been told that certain exam scripts are ready to be collected from school, so I could actually get my results now...but I really don't want to.
Anyway - as for commissions, I'm working through them already! Please be patient with me, I have something like 15 people on the list.. I feel like I'm gasping for breath catching up with commissions until I have no time for making any new designs or even restocking my shop! ~whew~ (Not complaining, though. It's a mad rush but I love it at the same time.) Yes, commissions are still open for now. I go back to school in August, so there's a long while yet. :D Here's one of the commissions I just finished:
A lovely set in silver&black, for a wedding. Best wishes to the happy couple! If you're interested in a commission, drop me an email at sodacrush@gmail.com.
Also, I'm probably going to do my next giveaway soon, either as a kiriban or blog giveaway, right now the votes for both are really close.. if it stays this way I might, uhm, do 2 giveaways? With one prize to the person who catches the pageview kiriban, and another prize to a random winner from the list of people who enter the blog giveaway. So yup, exciting things coming up. :D
♥Jasmyn
I'm glad to announce I'm finally off hiatus and both my Etsy shops are now open!
Sodacrush: [link]
ValkyrieCouture: [link]
And all of these new designs are for sale (Click image to go to the Etsy listing):
Fullviews of the cover photos for this collection, you can see over on FB: [link]
Because I've been on hiatus for a long, long time, I have a lot of things to say so feel free to tl;dr-
I think from now on I might do collections this way instead of dumping every single picture of the item onto FB, I'll make up a set of cover pictures for every new collection. :) Although I love doing jewelry along a certain theme, I'm also wondering if it's a good idea to make 5-6 items on a certain theme when there won't be demand or interest in it. But we'll see how that goes :)
I've also (finally) gotten around to doing my my profile page on DeviantArt, so... I'm really happy with how it looks now. :D After being buried in books for so long, it's really, really nice to fiddle around with... everything, really, from jewelry to html. Speaking of html.. I'm currently still using the classic blogger html editor because I'm a bit of a control freak and like things exactly where I want them to be. Tried out the Template Designer and spent a few hours swearing at the ..gadgets and things before I gave up and reinstalled the old code. Ugh. It's pretty much the same situation over on DA, the system of widgets and dragging things around isn't bad, but I still think everything looks much prettier when it's customized. Not that I'm anywhere near proficient at html, I only realized today that the "follow" button on my blog hasn't been working. It's fixed now~ :D
I'm so glad school's over! Exams were tough~ I'm not even going to think about school until next semester. Unfortunately I've already been told that certain exam scripts are ready to be collected from school, so I could actually get my results now...but I really don't want to.
Anyway - as for commissions, I'm working through them already! Please be patient with me, I have something like 15 people on the list.. I feel like I'm gasping for breath catching up with commissions until I have no time for making any new designs or even restocking my shop! ~whew~ (Not complaining, though. It's a mad rush but I love it at the same time.) Yes, commissions are still open for now. I go back to school in August, so there's a long while yet. :D Here's one of the commissions I just finished:
A lovely set in silver&black, for a wedding. Best wishes to the happy couple! If you're interested in a commission, drop me an email at sodacrush@gmail.com.
Also, I'm probably going to do my next giveaway soon, either as a kiriban or blog giveaway, right now the votes for both are really close.. if it stays this way I might, uhm, do 2 giveaways? With one prize to the person who catches the pageview kiriban, and another prize to a random winner from the list of people who enter the blog giveaway. So yup, exciting things coming up. :D
♥Jasmyn
Labels: available, commission, filigree, handmade, necklace, pendant, sold, ValkyrieCouture
5:02 AM
Friday, March 18, 2011
Gothic angel atlantis gryphon tear fantasy mythology literature inspired filigree jewelry necklace pendant | Go to post ➜
SALE UPDATE:
Coupon code VCOPENSALE. Goes live in less than 12 hours! :) Sale starts midnight UST, or approx 4pm GMT. The code gives you 50% off all items, just enter it on checking out and the discount will be shown~ Since there's been a lot of interest in these pieces I think the sale is a great way to thank you all for the lovely comments and compliments I've received. Grab this opportunity to get a 50% discount now, since I don't think I'll ever do this again! Remember, the code's VCOPENSALE and you can view all the items here: ValkyrieCouture on Etsy - Handmade fantasy inspired filigree jewelry.
Now, here's some more info on the pieces that will be for sale:
Gothic Angel
This is a simplified version of my other piece, Valkyrie. I realise some people might not like the mythology aspect of that piece so much, and I must admit it's a bit of me indulging my inner geek xD This design is much less cluttered and more streamlined, the focus is quite clearly on the stone in the middle - a Heliotrope Swarovski Crystal Heart. I love the colour, and I think the aged gold of the brass really makes the colour pop even more ♥
For sale: Gothic Angel by ValkyrieCouture Sold.
Closeups of Atlantis and Gryphon Tear
These are closeups of two of my new pendants, Atlantis (silver) and Gryphon Tear (brass). Mostly because I really love the colour of the stones used here - Heliotrope and Bermuda Blue by Swarovki. They're my two favourite colour of stone, and I love love love them. Bermuda Blue's a lovely interplay of blues and greens that's like midsummer sea and mermaid scales, absolutely lovely ♥ Heliotrope's a colour I only managed to get recently so I'm very excited about it, it's mostly purple with splashes of indigo and aqua, very mysterious and rich.
I love pretty colours, so these stones make me unbelievably happy - just looking at them makes me feel inspired. Anyway. More shots of these here: ValkyrieCouture on Facebook. Or if you want to jump straight to the listings, they're on sale:
Atlantis (Silver) filigree pendant
Gryphon Tear (Brass) filigree pendant Sold.
That's all for now, don't forget the 50% sale code: VCOPENSALE!
♥JasmynLabels: available, fantasy, filigree, gold, gothic, gothic heart, heart, necklace, pendant, sold, ValkyrieCouture
3:49 AM
Friday, March 18, 2011
Gothic angel atlantis gryphon tear fantasy mythology literature inspired filigree jewelry necklace pendant | Go to post ➜
SALE UPDATE:
Coupon code VCOPENSALE. Goes live in less than 12 hours! :) Sale starts midnight UST, or approx 4pm GMT. The code gives you 50% off all items, just enter it on checking out and the discount will be shown~ Since there's been a lot of interest in these pieces I think the sale is a great way to thank you all for the lovely comments and compliments I've received. Grab this opportunity to get a 50% discount now, since I don't think I'll ever do this again! Remember, the code's VCOPENSALE and you can view all the items here: ValkyrieCouture on Etsy - Handmade fantasy inspired filigree jewelry.
Now, here's some more info on the pieces that will be for sale:
Gothic Angel
Coupon code VCOPENSALE. Goes live in less than 12 hours! :) Sale starts midnight UST, or approx 4pm GMT. The code gives you 50% off all items, just enter it on checking out and the discount will be shown~ Since there's been a lot of interest in these pieces I think the sale is a great way to thank you all for the lovely comments and compliments I've received. Grab this opportunity to get a 50% discount now, since I don't think I'll ever do this again! Remember, the code's VCOPENSALE and you can view all the items here: ValkyrieCouture on Etsy - Handmade fantasy inspired filigree jewelry.
Now, here's some more info on the pieces that will be for sale:
Gothic Angel
This is a simplified version of my other piece, Valkyrie. I realise some people might not like the mythology aspect of that piece so much, and I must admit it's a bit of me indulging my inner geek xD This design is much less cluttered and more streamlined, the focus is quite clearly on the stone in the middle - a Heliotrope Swarovski Crystal Heart. I love the colour, and I think the aged gold of the brass really makes the colour pop even more ♥Closeups of Atlantis and Gryphon Tear
These are closeups of two of my new pendants, Atlantis (silver) and Gryphon Tear (brass). Mostly because I really love the colour of the stones used here - Heliotrope and Bermuda Blue by Swarovki. They're my two favourite colour of stone, and I love love love them. Bermuda Blue's a lovely interplay of blues and greens that's like midsummer sea and mermaid scales, absolutely lovely ♥ Heliotrope's a colour I only managed to get recently so I'm very excited about it, it's mostly purple with splashes of indigo and aqua, very mysterious and rich.
I love pretty colours, so these stones make me unbelievably happy - just looking at them makes me feel inspired. Anyway. More shots of these here: ValkyrieCouture on Facebook. Or if you want to jump straight to the listings, they're on sale:
Atlantis (Silver) filigree pendant
That's all for now, don't forget the 50% sale code: VCOPENSALE!
♥Jasmyn
Labels: available, fantasy, filigree, gold, gothic, gothic heart, heart, necklace, pendant, sold, ValkyrieCouture
3:49 AM
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Gothic Heart Wire Wrapped Pendant Tutorial and time lapse video preview | Go to post ➜
Time lapse and tutorial preview for my latest tutorial, the Gothic Heart Wire Wrapped Pendant. I'm really pleased with how this design turned out, here's what it looks like when complete:
The purple and black design is already sold, but the silver and blue is still available here: Silver and Blue Gothic Heart Wire Wrapped Pendant.
For the full tutorial, click here: Gothic Heart Wire Wrapped Pendant Tutorial
That's all for now in terms of wire-wrapping news :) I'm really excited because my filigree supplies came in the mail a few days ago, so I've been working on the first collection of fantasy inspired pieces for ValkyrieCouture. I'll be posting sneak peeks over the next few days, so stay tuned!
♥Jasmyn.
Labels: available, gothic heart, heart, pendant, sold, wire wrapped
10:49 AM
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Gothic Heart Wire Wrapped Pendant Tutorial and time lapse video preview | Go to post ➜
Time lapse and tutorial preview for my latest tutorial, the Gothic Heart Wire Wrapped Pendant. I'm really pleased with how this design turned out, here's what it looks like when complete:
The purple and black design is already sold, but the silver and blue is still available here: Silver and Blue Gothic Heart Wire Wrapped Pendant.
For the full tutorial, click here: Gothic Heart Wire Wrapped Pendant Tutorial
That's all for now in terms of wire-wrapping news :) I'm really excited because my filigree supplies came in the mail a few days ago, so I've been working on the first collection of fantasy inspired pieces for ValkyrieCouture. I'll be posting sneak peeks over the next few days, so stay tuned!
♥Jasmyn.
Labels: available, gothic heart, heart, pendant, sold, wire wrapped
10:49 AM
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Long Distance Romance Vintage Love Charm Bracelet | Go to post ➜
When we're apart and all I have is your voice over the phone I dream of us and feel a little less alone.
Vintage gold charms and double chain woven with suede, crystals and faux pearls.
16-22cm
Sold
12:21 AM
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Long Distance Romance Vintage Love Charm Bracelet | Go to post ➜
When we're apart and all I have is your voice over the phone I dream of us and feel a little less alone.
Vintage gold charms and double chain woven with suede, crystals and faux pearls.
16-22cm
Sold
12:21 AM
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Clock Stop Steampunk Earrings | Go to post ➜
Clock Stop
We'll make the clock stop,
Make your heart drop
And come alive.
Swarovski crystals in midnight blue complement the elegant black clock hands on this charmingly mismatched pair of earrings.
Longer drop: 8.5 cm
Shorter drop: 6.5 cm
Sold
11:25 AM
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Clock Stop Steampunk Earrings | Go to post ➜
Clock Stop
We'll make the clock stop,
Make your heart drop
And come alive.
Swarovski crystals in midnight blue complement the elegant black clock hands on this charmingly mismatched pair of earrings.
Longer drop: 8.5 cm
Shorter drop: 6.5 cm
Sold
We'll make the clock stop,
Make your heart drop
And come alive.
Swarovski crystals in midnight blue complement the elegant black clock hands on this charmingly mismatched pair of earrings.
Longer drop: 8.5 cm
Shorter drop: 6.5 cm
Sold
11:25 AM
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