Handmade Hot Summer Fun

 

Time for another group blog, this one called "Handmade Hot Summer Fun."  If you want to participate, share two of your handmade beauties in hot colors, especially red, orange and / or yellow or anything with a sun design on it.  The InLinkz closes at noon my time (MDST) on Wednesday, August 4.  As always, when I finish the blog and it posts, I ask that you leave a comment and promote all the items and the blog on at least 2 social media sites. You are also welcome to share from the InLinkz as items are posted.  Seamus and I look forward to seeing what you share! 

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Sky Blue Purple Flower Earrings, Czech Glass Pansies Handmade Jewelry

The one of a kind "Pretty Pansies" handmade flower earrings feature sky blue Czech glass pansy beads and plum purple melon beads - jewelry gift for women.

The PRETTY PANSIES handmade flower earrings are super sweet to wear all spring and summer long. Perfect floral jewelry for the woman who likes smaller earrings, the beauties feature sky blue Czech glass pansy flower beads, purple Czech glass melon beads and sterling silver. The focal of the two-sided earrings are the amazing Czech glass flower beads in a glossy sky blue silk color. The pressed glass beads have five petals and a recessed center with a starburst design. To highlight the sky blue flowers and to add a bit of a vintage look, a plum purple and metallic bronze Picasso finish was applied. It settled into the center of each flower and on the edges, each side being just a bit different. The flowers are capped on the top and bottom with a set of two tiny sterling silver disc spacers. Since the glass pansies are two-sided, the earrings look fabulous from any angle. To complement the pansy flowers beautifully, bringing out the colors of the center, translucent plum purple Czech glass melon beads were used. Glowing amazingly in the light, the beads have a metallic bronze Picasso wash. Two sterling silver disc beads and a single sterling round tops the melon beads. Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the PRETTY PANSIES earrings are a wonderful gift for the woman who loves flowers (perhaps a flower gardener?) and wearing one of a kind, artisan-designed jewelry.

The Czech glass flowers are two sided, a flower design impressed on each side making the earrings the beautiful from any angle.

Here's the important information for the PRETTY PANSIES handmade flower earrings: 

• Sky blue Czech glass pansy flower beads: app. 12 mm x 4 mm (0.47” x 0.2”) plum and metallic bronze Picasso finish
• Plum purple Czech glass melon beads: app. 6 mm (0.24”); metallic bronze Picasso finish
• Metal: sterling silver
• Earwires: sterling silver French hooks
• Length: app. 1.25” / 3.2 cm measured from the top curve of the sterling earwires

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Dragonfly and Bamboo Pendant Necklace, Brass Turquoise Magnesite Handmade Jewelry

The gorgeous "Halcyon" handmade necklace features a dragonfly and bamboo brass pendant, turquoise magnesite cubes and copper - unique jewelry for women.

Filled with peaceful spring and summer happiness, the HALCYON handmade necklace is a thoughtful jewelry gift for the woman who loves a one of a kind, artisan design. The beautiful necklace features a brass dragonfly and bamboo pendant, turquoise magnesite cubes and copper beads. The gorgeous pendant has a raised dragonfly and sweeping bamboo design against a textured background. As you can see in the photos, the detailing is brilliant. And to add even more eye-appeal and to add a rustic vibe, the pendant was given a white patina for the background with a turquoise blue patina to bring out the dragonfly and the bamboo. Please be aware that the white patina shows up more in the photos - in real life, it is much more mellow with the brass. The back of the dragonfly and bamboo pendant is naturally patinated brass. To perfectly complement the turquoise blue patina of the pendant, turquoise magnesite and copper were used. The turquoise magnesite was permanently dyed a gorgeous turquoise blue color with natural brown veining in most of the pieces. Adding even more texture to the necklace design, the magnesite is cube-shaped, a shape you don’t see very often. Three magnesite cubes were used to make each grouping with copper beads separating each cube for fluidity in the necklace drape. A larger 7 mm copper bead separates each group.  Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the HALCYON necklace is a perfect gift for the woman who adores dragonflies and loves to wear one of a kind jewelry with peaceful vibes.

The peaceful "Halcyon" necklace is a perfect piece of jewelry for spring and summer wear.

Here's the important information for the HALCYON pendant necklace:

• Brass dragonfly and bamboo pendant:  app. 42 mm x 1.5 mm (1.6”)
• Turquoise magnesite cubes:  app. 9 mm x 9 mm (0.35” x 0.35”)
• Large copper beads:  app. 7 mm (0.28”)
• Metal:  copper
• Clasp:  pure copper toggle clasp set with a pattern
• Length:  app. App. 18” / 45.7 cm
• Pendant drop:  app. 1.75” / 4.5 cm including the jump ring

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Pink Opal Flower Earrings, Swarovski Spring Summer Handmade Jewelry

The beautiful "Pink Petals" handmade earrings feature pink opal Czech glass flowers with copper highlights, Czech crystal rondelles and pink Swarovski crystals - unique flower jewelry for women.

The extraordinarily pretty PINK PETALS handmade flower earrings are ideal to wear all spring and summer long - or how about all year long! The sweet and petite one of a kind earrings feature translucent Czech glass wild rose flower beads in a luscious, translucent pink opal color - they glow beautifully when worn. The roses have a metallic copper Picasso finish to highlight the exquisite detailing of the flowers and to add a rustic, vintage look.  Copper rondelles set with glistening clear Czech crystals cap the wild roses. To add even more eye-catching sparkle, a faceted pink “rose shimmer” Swarovski crystal bicone is nestled into the top of each copper rondelles. The “shimmer” effect is a special coating on the crystals that adds color shift brilliance as the angle of the light changes: sometimes you see purple, sometimes aqua, sometimes a darker pink, sometimes all three together. Sterling silver French hook earwires with an added pink rose shimmer Swarovski crystal for even more glitter finish the earrings. Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the PINK PETALS earrings are for the woman who loves beautiful, one of a kind flower jewelry on the smaller side. These beauties make a wonderful Easter, Mother’s Day, birthday or “just because” gift.

The glowing "Pink Petals" flower earrings shown hanging.

Here's the important information for the PINK PETALS flower earrings: 

• Pink opal Czech glass wild rose flower beads: app. 12 mm x 4 mm
• Copper rondelles with clear Czech crystals: app. 5 mm x 3 mm
• Swarovski crystals: faceted 4 mm pink rose shimmer bicone
• Metal: copper and sterling silver
• Earwires: sterling silver French hooks with Swarovski crystal enhancement
• Length: app. 1.5” / 3.8 cm measured from the top curve of the earwires

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Crocheted Newborn Lace Sundress Matching Sandals Spring Summer @MagdaleneKnits

 

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A perfect Spring/Summer Dress for your Newborn Baby Girl (0-6 Mo)!  This adorable Lace Dress was Crocheted using Sirdar Turkish Ecru Cotton Yarn.  Matching the Lace Dress are Crocheted Newborn Open-Toe Sandals.  Each Crocheted using the same Ecru Yarn, each with Crocheted White Yarn. The Soles measure 3”.

Both items are accented with White Satin Ribbon.

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Crocheted Newborn Jumpsuit-Jacket-Hat Baby Girl Spring/Summer Set @MagdaleneKnits

https://www.etsy.com/listing/741183265/crocheted-newborn-jumpsuit-jacket This adorable Newborn 3-Piece Set was Crocheted using Phildar’s Lamb’s Wool Baby Yarn in White.  The Set can be worn together, or as Separate pieces (see pics).  Accenting the Jumpsuit are tiny White Satin Roses.  The back closes with 5 small blue buttons,The Jacket was Crocheted also using Phildar’s Lamb’s Wool in Porcelain Blue, with 3 small white buttons to close the Jacket.  Accenting the Jacket are tiny White Satin Roses on each side of the Collar.  Completing the 3-Piece Set is a Crocheted Newborn Hat made to matche the Jumpsuit and Jacket.PINTEREST

Blue Red Flower Earrings, Pansy Czech Glass Crystal Handmade Jewelry

The "Flores Azules" handmade earrings feature blue with red Czech glass pansy flowers, Czech crystals and two shades of red glass beads - unique jewelry for the woman who loves flowers.

The FLORES AZULES handmade earrings are a perfect jewelry gift for the woman who adores flowers. Perfect to wear all summer long - or all year long for that matter! - the one of a kind earrings feature blue Czech glass pansy flower beads with red highlights, Czech crystal rondelles and two shapes and shades of red Czech glass rondelles. The two-sided Czech glass flower beads started out as medium sky blue glass poured into the shape of a pansy with a recessed design in the middle. To bring out the gorgeous detailing in the middle and to give a rustic vintage look to the flowers, a Picasso finish in rusty red and moss green was added and then polished off the faces of the beads. The finish settled in the recessed areas and can be found on the sides of the beads, adding extra beauty to the flowers. Since the pansy flower beads are two sided, the earrings look fabulous from any angle. To perfectly complement the flowers and to add fun color and mega sparkle to the overall design, Czech glass crystals and red Czech glass beads were stacked above the pansy beads. Just above each flower is a silver rondelle set with seven Czech crystals in a rich blue color called indicolite (named after rare blue tourmaline). A bright scarlet red Czech glass bead nestles into each crystal rondelle. Since the beads are filled with small facets, they add not-so-subtle sparkle to the earrings. On top of each bright red bead, separated by a small sterling silver daisy spacer, is a dark red opal glass bead. Since these glowing beads are translucent, they look like they are on fire when the earrings are worn.  Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the FLORES AZULES pansy flower earrings were created for the woman who loves flowers (perhaps a gardener?) and loves to wear one of a kind, artisan jewelry. "Flores azules" is Spanish for "blue flowers."

The beautiful flower earrings were created from medium sky blue glass with a red and mossy green Picasso finish to bring out the floral details.

Here's the important information for the FLORES AZULES handmade earrings: 

• Czech glass flowers: app. 15 mm x 5 mm (0.6” x 0.2”); red & moss green Picasso finish
• Indicolite blue Czech crystal rondelles: app. 7 mm x 3 mm
• Faceted bright red Czech glass beads: app. 6 mm x 3 mm
• Faceted dark red Czech glass beads: app. 5 mm x 3 mm
• Metal: sterling silver
• Earwires: sterling silver French hooks
• Length: app. 1.75” / 4.5 cm measured from the top curve of the earwires

 

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Butterfly Earrings, Arrowheads Purple Amethyst Lampwork Handmade Jewelry

The "Summer Beauty" handmade earrings feature artisan hand cast pewter butterfly charms in a unique arrowhead shape, artisan made purple amethyst lampwork glass beads, minty blue green Czech glass beads and sterling silver.

Looking like they were plucked from a grassy, butterfly filled meadow, the SUMMER BEAUTY handmade beaded earrings are perfect to wear all spring and summer long. The earrings feature artisan hand cast pewter butterfly charms in a distinctive arrowhead shape. Just look at the amazing raised detail on the charms! Stacked above the charms are artisan lampwork glass beads in a rich light amethyst color and minty blue green, faceted Czech glass rondelles with a metallic lavender Picasso finish. All the pieces used to make create the earrings come together to fashion a refreshing pair of earrings that you will want to wear time and time again. The unique SUMMER BEAUTY earrings were carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs for the woman who loves to wear one of a kind jewelry.

One of a kind handmade butterfly and lampwork earrings.

Here's the important information for the SUMMER BEAUTY handmade earrings:

• Butterfly arrowhead charms: app. 24 mm x 16 mm (at widest) x 1.5 mm; lead free pewter; handmade by Inviciti
• Light amethyst purple lampwork glass beads: app 12mm x 8 mm; handmade by Charlotte Hayes
• Blue green Czech glass rondelles: app. 5 mm x 3 mm
• Metal: pewter (charms) and sterling silver
• Earwire: sterling silver French hooks
• Length: app. 2.5” / 6.4 cm measured from the top curve of the earwires

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Summer Sun Surf Earrings, Beach Yellow Crystals Handmade Jewelry Gift

The unique "Good Day, Sunshine" handmade earrings feature artisan created pewter sunrise and surf charms and yellow Swarovski crystals - summer jewelry for women.

Full of sparkling fun, the GOOD DAY, SUNSHINE handmade dangle earrings are perfect to wear during those long summer days at the beach, at home or at a party. The one of a kind earrings feature artisan handmade, lead free pewter charms with a sunrise and surf design. The high quality sun and surf charms were given a dark patina and then polished to add a lovely vintage look to them. The glowing design is raised to give wonderful texture to the charms. The back of the charms are a dark patina.  Because of the sunrise surf vibe, three sets of sparkling Swarovski crystals were carefully wire wrapped with sterling silver wire to the bottom of the charms, adding amazing sparkle to the earrings. The color of the crystals is a vibrant yellow called “sunflower.” Small sterling beads cap the top and bottom of the crystals - the middle dangle has three beads on top to make it a bit longer than the dangles to each side. Sterling silver French hook earwires finish the unique earrings. Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the GOOD DAY, SUNSHINE earrings were created for the woman who loves eye catching artisan jewelry.

The fun sunrise and surf charms were artisan created from high quality, lead free pewter.

Here's the important information for the GOOD DAY, SUNSHINE summery earrings:

• Sunrise and surf pewter charms: app. 20 mm x 2 mm; lead free pewter; artisan handmade by Kelly Luttrell
• Swarovski crystals: faceted 4 mm “sunflower” yellow bicones
• Metal: pewter and sterling silver
• Earwires: sterling silver French hooks
• Length: app. 1.75” / 4.5 cm measured from the top curve of the earwires

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Bronze Spiral Sun Necklace, Honey Onyx Gemstone Handmade Jewelry Gift

The "Summer Daze" handmade necklace features an artisan created bronze spiral sun pendant, honey onyx gemstones and copper - unique summer jewelry for women.

The SUMMER DAZE pendant necklace is filled with the beauty and wonder of ancient symbolism, perfect handmade jewelry to wear on those hot summer days. The one of a kind necklace features a glowing artisan created bronze spiral sun pendant, unique honey onyx gemstones and copper.  Often found in the Anasazi people’s petroglyphs, a spiral sun is a symbol of healing and the natural rhythms of life, death and rebirth.  Artisan crafted from pure glowing bronze, the round pendant has a spiral sun design, the spiral in the center of the sun with rays emanating from it. The design is raised off the background lending the pendant a wonderful tactile texture. Slightly domed in shape, the pendant has a smooth back. To perfectly complement the glorious bronze color of the pendant and to add even more summery goodness, natural honey onyx gemstones and copper make up the main body of the necklace. Honey onyx is a unique stone, prized for centuries due to its exotic look and translucent qualities. As its name suggests, the gemstones are a lovely pale honey color with a slight greenish tinge. Stripes and swirling clouds of mellow orange and darker brown can be found in some of the rounds.  Most of the gemstones are beautifully translucent, which can be seen when the necklace is held up to the light. Copper bicones and disc spacers were used to add groupings to the design, between every five honey onyx rounds. A copper hook clasp set securely fastens the necklace when worn. Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the SUMMER DAZE necklace was created for the woman who loves wearing fun jewelry with an ancient, mystical feel.

An artisan made spiral sun bronze pendant is perfectly paired with unique translucent honey onyx.

Here's the important information for the SUMMER DAZE handmade necklace:

• Bronze spiral sun pendant: app. 27 mm (1.1”); artisan handmade by Leslie Scott
• Honey onyx gemstone rounds: app. 6 mm
• Metal: bronze and copper
• Clasp: copper hook clasp set
• Length: app. 18.5” / 47.0 cm
• Pendant drop: app. 1.25” / 3.2 cm including the copper jump ring bail

The one of a kind "Summer Daze" handmade necklace shown on a jewelry bust.

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Pantone Fashion Color Trend Report for Spring/Summer 2020

If you like to follow what colors Pantone chooses, here are the 2020 Spring/Summer picks.  Their statement:

"Combining our desire for stability, creativity, and more spontaneous design approaches, the color palette for Spring/Summer 2020 infuses heritage and tradition with a colorful youthful update that creates strong multi-colored combinations as well as energizing and optimistic pairings," commented Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute.

More info can be found here:   https://www.dexigner.com/news/32412

Pink Opal Flower Swarovski Earrings, Spring Summer Handmade Jewelry

The "Pretty Pink Posies" handmade earrings feature pink opal Czech glass pansy flowers and two types of sparkling crystals - jewelry gift for women.

Even though the size of the PRETTY PINK POSIES flower earrings might be on the smaller size, but they definitely pack a perfect punch of fashion sense! Captivating handmade jewelry to wear on those sunny spring and summer days, the one of a kind earrings feature two-sided pink opal glass flower beads made in the Czech Republic. Because of the opal-like quality of the glass, these earrings positively glow when worn. During the formation of the beads, a metallic copper Picasso finish was applied to bring out the exquisite detailing of the beads and to give them a vintage look.  Since the flower beads are two-sided, these one of a kind earrings are attractive from any angle.  To add eye catching sparkle to the overall earring design, two types of crystals were used. Perched on the flowers themselves are Czech copper rondelles set with seven small, sparkling clear crystals. Then, for even more glitter, a small faceted Swarovski crystal bicone in a color called "light amethyst" was snuggled into the top of each crystal rondelle.  Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the PRETTY PINK POSIES are a meaningful gift for Easter, Mother’s Day or a birthday for the woman who loves unique flower jewelry.

The pink opal pansy flower beads were made in the Czech Republic - they positively glow when worn!

Here's the important information for the PRETTY PINK POSIES handmade pansy flower earrings: 

• Pink opal Czech glass flower beads: app. 12 mm x 4 mm
• Copper Czech rondelles with crystals: app. 5 mm x 3 mm
• Swarovski crystals: faceted 4 mm light amethyst bicones
• Metal: copper and sterling silver
• Earwires: sterling silver French hooks with copper bead accents
• Length: app. 1.5” / 3.8 cm measured from the top curve of the earwires

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It's a Hot, Hot, Hot Summer - Artisan Handmade

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Summer Fun - Artisan Handmade

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Summer Sun Earrings, Beach Sunrise Surf Pewter Handmade Jewelry Women

The unique "Good Day, Sunshine" handmade earrings feature artisan created pewter sunrise and surf charms and yellow Swarovski crystals - summer jewelry for women.

Perfect to wear during those long summer days at the beach, at home or at a party, the GOOD DAY, SUNSHINE earrings are filled with sparkling fun!  Lead free pewter charms with a sunrise and surf design are the main attraction of the one of a kind earrings.  To add an aged, vintage look and to bring out the amazing details, a dark patina was added and then the charms were polished, leaving the raised areas shiny.  Because of the sunrise surf vibe, three sets of glittering "sunflower" yellow Swarovski crystals dangles were carefully wire wrapped to the bottom of the charms, adding amazing sparkle to the earrings.  Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the GOOD DAY, SUNSHINE earrings were created for the woman who loves eye catching artisan jewelry.

The pewter charms have a raised sun and surf design - they were given a dark patina for a vintage looks and then polished to bring out the lovely detail.

Here is the important information for the GOOD DAY, SUNSHINE handmade earrings:

• Sunrise and surf pewter charms: app. 20 mm x 2 mm; lead free pewter; artisan handmade by Kelly Luttrell
• Swarovski crystals: faceted 4 mm “sunflower” yellow bicones
• Metal: pewter and sterling silver
• Earwires: sterling silver French hooks
• Length: app. 1.75” / 4.5 cm measured from the top curve of the earwires

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