Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Glass Coral Reef Octopus Necklace - $12.00

A gorgeous glass handmade octopus cabochon is set in an antiqued copper bezel. The 18 inch chain and lobster clasp are antiqued copper. The medley of colors in this piece are beautiful!

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Art Photo Flower Pendant Necklace - $10.00

This pendant was handcrafted in my home studio. The picture is a beautiful and intricate vintage style design with shades of black, blue, peach and green set in a rope antiqued brass bezel. The pendant is 1 1/4 inches in diameter. The gorgeous image is covered with a clear epoxy resin drop which is scratch resistant and enhances the design. The antiqued chain and lobster clasp are 18 inches long.

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Saturday, February 25, 2012

Art Glass Photo Moonlight Mermaid Ring - $14.00

A handmade vintage inspired art photo ring of a mermaid on a moonlight beach. This beautiful ring is large with a 25mm x 18mm glass handmade cabochon. The vintage style scalloped setting is silver plated and has an adjustable ring band.

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Thursday, February 23, 2012

Art Photo Spring Garden Bird Glass Cabochon Ring - $14.00

Designed with a pretty vintage style bird image. The lovely bird image is set in an 18mm x 25mm antiqued brass adjustable, scalloped edge, ring bezel and is covered with a clear glass cabochon.

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Sunday, February 19, 2012

Alphonse Mucha Glass Art photo Ring Savonnerie de Bagnolet - $11.00

A beautiful handmade glass cabochon depicting a beautiful Alphonse Mucha art image called Savonnerie De Bagnolet is set in an antiqued copper ring bezel. The ring is about 1 inch in diameter and has an adjustable band.

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Saturday, February 18, 2012

Teal Octopus Necklace - $15.50

This teal large octopus pendant was hand patinaed by me in my home studio. The gorgeous brass pendant is made from very old tooling. It measures about 2 1/2 inches wide by about 2 inches is length. It is hung on an antiqued brass plated chain and has a lobster clasp closure. The total length of the necklace, including the pendant is about 18 inches long.

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The Blue Room Vintage Style Skeleton Key Necklace - $17.50

Designed with a gorgeous midnight blue faceted glass bead and a wonderful heart skeleton key charm. The key charm is anitqued brass and double sided. This lovely ensemble hangs from a medium link antiqued brass chain is about 20 inches long. **The coordinating earrings are listed separately in my shop.

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Gold Afternoon Tea Charm Necklace - $18.00

If I could take your troubles,
I would toss them in the sea.
But since I can't I'm sending you,
My favorite cup of tea.......

This lovely tea service is made with an beautiful 3-D gold plated teapot as well as an adorable tiny 3-D teacup. I also added a pretty soft green glass flower. The tea ensemble is hung on a lovely antiqued brass chain and lobster clasp which is abou...

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Monday, February 13, 2012

Rose Garden Vintage Style Brass Pendant Charm Necklace - $21.00

Designed with a large, gorgeous antiqued brass rose pendant. Embellished with bronze and rose pink faceted glass czech beads. The antiqued brass chain and lobster clasp are 21 inches long.

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Saturday, February 11, 2012

Sharing my story of art, how it all started.......














Share your story of how you became an artist or how you came to be interested in art. I'll begin here by sharing mine......

I come from a family with a long line of artists in our midst. When I was a young child I was very quiet and shy as well as being the youngest of four children. Everyone else in my family seemed to have some sort of artistic talent. My mother was a painter and played the piano and composed a few songs here and there and my father would always engage us in singing when our family took frequent trips up to northern New Mexico to visit our grandparents. Both of my brothers took music lessons from an early age and both are now singers and play instruments as well. My father's side of the family was also known for their southwest weaving talents, the Chimayo weavers. Both of my brothers became weavers as well. My sister is an author of children's books and is also has many hobbies such as sewing, knitting, rubber stamping and she now has a weaving loom in her own house.

To make a long story short, then there was me. I didn't really have any talents as far as I could see so when I was in my late teens I started taking jewelry classes and learned how to make simple earrings etc. Once I got started my new hobby snow balled and I discovered that it was really something I enjoyed doing. I spent lots and lots of time collecting beads and charms and tools of the trade. Mostly, I just made jewelry for myself, family and friends. Finally a few years back I found Etsy online and I got up the courage to open up my own shops, Lucinda's Charms where I sell the simple charms and pendants which I enjoy wearing and Lavender Moon Jewelry where I sold more ornate designs embellished with lovely beads, lockets and charms a and handmade cabochons. Lavender Moon is no longer open but I slowly plan to add more of those more ornate designs into my Lucinda's Charms shop. I love simple jewelry pieces as well as embellished pieces equally. That's why I've incorporated both into my shop. LucindasCharms.etsy.com

Please feel free to share, add a comment of your own story of how you became involved with making your own form of art whether it be jewelry, painting, sewing, knitting, crocheting, stamping etc. I'd love to have your story shared on my blog.

Friday, February 10, 2012

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Golden Memories Key Necklace - $21.00

A golden bird was singing
Its melody divine,
I found you and I loved you,
And all the world was mine.
(Excerpt from a poem by Paul Lawrence Dunbar)


I designed this necklace using a lovely gold plated key pendant and added a beautiful swan charm, ballet slipper and faceted glass bead for some sparkle. This beautiful ensemble hangs from a 20 inch gold plated chain ...

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Green Landing Swallow Bird Pendant Necklace with Swarovski Crystal - $16.00

A verdigris hand painted hunter green brass swallow charm is embellished with a pretty topaz swarovski dangle charm. The unusual pendant is 1 3/4 inch wide by about 1 inch tall. It hangs from a pretty antiqued brass chain with a lobster clasp. The chain is 18 inches long. The length can be adjusted, send me a message or convo.

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Tres Amigas Owl Necklace (Petite) - $13.00

Tres Amigas Owl Necklace - Petite

Three little owls are perched on a branch undoubtedly having their girl talk by the light of the moon. This adorable necklace is made with a lovely petite silver plated brass charm. The small charm is just about 7/8 inches wide and 1/2 inch long. The fine silver plated chain and lobster clasp are about 18 inches long.

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A Beautiful Soul Angel Wing Necklace - $12.00

A fabulous fine silver plated pewter angel wing pendant is paired with a pretty silver plated brass chain. The pendant is highly detailed and oxidized to accentuate the details. It is double sided with the same design on each side. The large pendant measures 1 inch tall by 3/8 inch wide. The chain is 18 inches long. The length can be adjusted to suit your needs, just send me a message or convo.

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Orchid Garden Bird Necklace - $11.00

Made with a handcrafted resin cabochon depicting lovely pink orchid blossoms and a pair of pretty love birds. I added a lovely light rose swarovski crystal for some sparkle. Set in an 18 by 25mm oval brass setting. The antiqued brass chain is 20 inches long.

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Monday, February 6, 2012

Old World Heart Earrings with Swarovski Crystal - $9.50

Pretty little antiqued victorian style charms are paired with silver plated kidney ear wires. The petite silver plated charms have a lovely stamped victorian design and are antiqued to bring out the details. The charms are hollow backed and therefore are light weight. I added a pink swarovski crystal for some sparkle. They hang about 1 7/8 inches from the tops of the ear wires.

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Golden Day Tree Necklace - $10.00

I designed this beautiful tree necklace with a handcrafted resin cabochon pendant made in my home studio. The image has a deep violet blue modern tree with a lovely golden sky background. I set the image in a pretty gold plated bezel and added a dainty 18 inch gold plated chain.

*The pendant is water resistant but not waterproof, so please remove it before showering or swimming.

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Sunday, February 5, 2012

Copper Garden Bird Necklace Rumi Quote Turquoise Flowers - $24.50

I designed this rich copper beauty with turquoise glass flower beads and faceted glass beads. The back of this gorgeous pendant has a quote by Rumi, it says, "Let the beauty of what you love be what you do." See pictures for details. The copper plated chain and lobster clasp are 24 inches long. This would make a lovely gift for someone else or for yourself.

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Blue Wood Doves Necklace - $19.00

A meticulously handpainted brass dove pendant is paired with a gorgeous 17 inch gold plated chain and lobster clasp. I embellished the beautiful pendant with an aurora borealis swarovski crystal and a pretty blue glass flower. The pendant was handpainted in my home studio using a multi step process with varying shaded so blue. The pendant is 1 5/8" wide and about 3/4" long. The chain length can be altered t...

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Ballerina Girl Necklace - $14.50

A pretty black and white enamel ballerina charm dress complete with a silver ballet shoes charm hangs from a delicate silver plated chain with a lobster clasp. The ballet dress is 3/4" tall by 5/8" wide and the ballet shoes charm is 3/4" tall by 1/2" wide. The chain and lobster clasp is 18 inches long. Chain length can be changed, just send me a message.

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On Silver Lake Swan Necklace - $15.00

A beautiful layered piece with a lovely little pewter swan charm and silver plated circle charm. To add even more loveliness, I added an ornate silver plated bail. The charm and circle are about 1/2 inch in diameter. This unique creation hangs from a dainty 18 inch silver plated chain and lobster clasp. The length can be adjusted to suit your needs, just ask.

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Saturday, February 4, 2012

Old World Romance Heart Necklace - $14.00

This charming necklace is made with a vintage style floral stamped antiqued brass heart, a little glass rose bead and a daintly small brass key. The ornate heart pendant is about 1 inch in diameter. The antiqued brass chain and lobster clasp are about 19 inches long. The chain length can be easily shortened or lengthened, just ask.

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Gold Shutter Bug Camera Necklace - $14.50

I combined a detailed gold plated camera charm with a cute little lady bug charm. The pretty charms are lead safe pewter. The gold plated chain and lobster clasp is 18 inches long.

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NEW YEAR SALE World Traveler Charm Cluster Necklace - $23.50

Made with a variety of interesting silver plated travel related charms. The 18 chain and lobster clasp are silver plated.

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NEW YEAR SALE World Traveler Charm Cluster Necklace - $23.50

Made with a variety of interesting silver plated travel related charms. The 18 chain and lobster clasp are silver plated.

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NEW YEAR SALE Retro Hooty Owl Necklace with Crystal Eyes - $13.50

The owl has symbolic significance across many cultures. It is said to be associated with wisdom, mystery, transition, intelligence, mysticism, protection as well as the keeper of sacred knowledge(in Native American culture). The owl has also been honored as the keeper of spirits who have passed from one plane to another.

This lovely small brass retro hooty owl has cute light aqua blue crystal eyes. I...

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Glass Mermaid Twins Art Photo Pendant Necklace - $14.00

Two beautiful mermaids riding a seahorse are the focal piece of this glass handmade cabochon. I placed these beauties in a silver plated round setting and added green lucite flowers with glass beads as centers. I hung this lovely ensemble on an 18 inch silver plated chain with a lobster clasp. The cabochon is about 1 1/4 inches in diameter.

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Friday, February 3, 2012

Flowers and Leaves Locket Necklace - $23.00

A simply gorgeous detailed etched floral oval brass locket adorned with golden leaves, a glass pearl and glass flower bead. The locket is 1 1/4" tall by about 1" wide. The antiqued brass chain and lobster clasp are 28 inches long. The chain length can be changed, send me a message at checkout.

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Amour French Romance necklace - $19.50

A lovely, romantic medley of antiqued silver plated charms dangle from a pretty silver plated chain. The chain is 18 inches long. Length can be altered to suit your needs.

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Thursday, February 2, 2012

Mortar and Pestle Charm Necklace RX Prescriptions - $9.00

Made with a tiny, 1/4" diameter, silver Mortar and Pestle charm. The cute charms is silver plated pewter and it hangs from dainty 18 inch silver plated chain. Chain length can be adjusted.

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Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Ambivalence French Oui et Non Earrings with turquoise howlite beads - $14.50

These lovely earrings are made of stamped brass charms which are silver plated and antiqued to bring out the details. The French word oui et non (yes and no)silver charms are about 3/4 inches in diameter. I added cute turquoise blue howlite beads and matte silver glass beads. The hang from pretty silver plated french ear wires.

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