ShadowDogDesigns - Saturday

Saturday...

I was going to have a yard sale...

Here I sit at the computer :-)

Only heard from one shop on promoting today as so...

They get the page!

Blue Turquoise Red Coral Necklace Handmade Southwest Unique Jewelry

Link 

Wear a bit of the Southwest w/ a blue #turquoise & red coral necklace! http://bit.ly/ZVFNt0 @ShadowDogDesign #handmade

Product Description

A Southwest inspired handmade necklace, SUMMERLAND is the perfect necklace to take you from Spring through the Summer season and beyond. In fact, it's a perfect necklace to wear year long! Just imagine how this unique beauty will look with a white shirt and blue jeans - or with that little black dress! SUMMERLAND was created with a rustic turquoise pendant, red bamboo coral and sterling silver. Perfect for the woman who loves one of a kind (OOAK) jewelry, SUMMERLAND was carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs deep in the Desert Southwest.


Here is the important information for SUMMERLAND:

Turquoise pendant: app. 50 mm (2") at longest x 37 mm (1 7/16") at widest x 6 mm (0.23")
Bamboo coral nuggets: on average, app. 12 mm x 10 mm (some a bit larger, some a bit smaller)
Bamboo coral frangia: from 6 mm (shortest) to 15 mm (longest)
Metal: sterling silver
Indonesian silver beads: app. 9 mm x 8 mm; sterling silver
Clasp: hook clasp set; sterling silver
Length: app. 17.5" / 44.5 cm
Pendant drop: app. 1.5" / 3.8 cm

*** Please note - due to the complex nature of this necklace, it cannot be re-sized.


The turquoise pendant used in SUMMERLAND definitely catches the eye! A gorgeous sky blue, the pendant is a flat slab cut with brown and greenish/brown matrix running through it. It has a rustic appeal since some of the natural "rind" of the original turquoise slab was left intact on the edges, as you can see in the photos. I designed the necklace so that my favorite side of the turquoise pendant is at the front since it has more interesting matrix than the flip side. To see a photo of the backside, please see picture #7. In the interest of full disclosure, while this pendant is genuine turquoise, it is not "natural" turquoise. Because turquoise is a soft gemstone and is porous, virtually all of the turquoise on the market today has been stabilized. Turquoise can either be soaked for a long period of time in a clear epoxy or resin; or "pressure impregnated" in which pressure is used to force the hardening solution deep into the turquoise.

To highlight the turquoise pendant, I chose two shapes of red bamboo coral: flat end nuggets and frangia. The larger red coral nuggets are roundish in shape but have flat ends. Each piece has its own personality, being slightly different in size shape and texture. Some pieces have small protrusions, some have small holes and some have blotches of black, all of which is part of the natural charm of coral and in no way devalues the piece. Nine red coral nuggets were used on each side of the necklace. To add more than a hearty dose of texture, two strands of red coral frangia were strung between each coral nugget. Five pieces of the frangia were used for each strand, making 10 toal between each nugget. If you look carefully at photo #5, you can see the two strands between each nugget. Believe me, this was hard to accomplish but I love the way the coral turned out! In the interest of full disclosure again, this coral has been dyed it's deep red color. Natural bamboo coral is generally an off white color. Natural red coral (called precious coral) is getting extremely rare and very expensive, especially the Mediterranean oxblood coral. Unfortunately a lot of what you see listed as "natural" red coral is not.

To set the turquoise pendant off from the red coral, two sterling silver beads handmade in Indonesia were used, one on each side. I used chose these particular beads because the design on them reminded me of sea urchins and seemed perfect with the coral. A sterling silver 2mm bead was placed between the pendant and the Indonesian sterling beads so the pendant would hang straight.

To finish the SUMMERLAND necklace, a sterling silver hook clasp was used. The two strands of jewelers wire were brought together through sterling silver crimps tubes, connected to the clasp set and then crimped. A sterling crimp cover was placed over each tubes to mimic 3 mm beads and to add a professional finish.

Turquoise is said to be a stone of wholeness, promoting a sense of unity with all that surrounds us; it brings peace of mind, a soothing energy and healing of the spirit.  Red Bamboo Coral is said to calm life, to restore harmony in the event of an emotional conflict. Silver is a metal of love and healing; it is a mirror to the soul, helping us to see ourselves as others see us.


SUMMERLAND will come with two informational drop tags: one with the piece's name; the other lists the materials used in the necklace and the language of the stones and metals. It will be carefully packed in an organza jewelry bag, perfect for gift giving to a loved one . . . or to yourself!

***Please be aware that not all computer monitors show colors exactly the same. The colors of the stones are extremely close to the actual color on my monitor. They may appear lighter or darker on yours.

Shadow Dog Designs
Beautifully Unique Handmade Jewelry
for the Discerning Woman

Friday Fun - In Search of a Smile

Are you ready to smile?

 

Researchers for the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority found over 200 dead
crows near Boston recently, and there was concern that they may have died
from Avian Flu. They had a Bird Pathologist examine the remains of all the crows, and, to everyone's relief, he confirmed the problem was definitely

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NOT Avian Flu.

However, he determined that 98% of the crows had been killed by impact with trucks, & only 2% were killed by an impact with a car.� Massachusetts then hired an Ornithological Behaviorist to determine the cause of the disproportionate percentages for truck kills versus car kills.
The Ornithological Behaviorist determined the cause in short order: When crows eat road kill, they always have a look-out crow in

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nearby

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tree, to warn of impending danger.

His conclusion was that, while all the lookout crows could say "Cah", none

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could say "Truck."

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 Hope you smiled!

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The Twitter Tree© will be hosted by a different shop M-W-F.

Monday: http://christiecottage.blogspot.com/

Wednesday: http://elunajewelry-nc.blogspot.com/

Friday http://butterflyintheattic.blogspot.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My tweets for today:

 

 

Check it out: Blue/Green Jasper, Wire Wrapped Pendant, Silver Wire, Aqua M03 @ChristieCottage  http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/ChristieCottage/6733671/ #ArtFire #retwt

 

 

 

Looking for jewelry bags? Some for every budget http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/ChristieCottage/0/0/0/jewelry%20bags @christiecottage #ArtFire #retwt

Thursday Thoughts - Flaunt's Birthday

Today's is Lin's Birthday!

to Lin of

FlauntDesignsJewelry 

♫♪Happy Birthday to you ♫♪

♫♪Happy Birthday to you ♫♪

♫♪Happy Birthday Dear Lin ♫♪

♫♪Happy Birthday to you♫♪

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I hope your birthday is wonderful and congratulations on your daughter's college graduation today! 

Here's a beauty from Flaunt's shop

May birthstone bead for European charm bracelets, sterling silver, emerald crystal

https://www.etsy.com/listing/63738686/may-birthstone-bead-for-european-charm?ref=shop_home_feat

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I have known Lin from online thru Etsy for many years now. She is on our BnS that has been going since November, 2008!

Here's our thread link

https://www.etsy.com/teams/8029/etsy-promotion-forum/discuss/12305877/

Buy from any shop on the list and be added. No minimum!

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Here's our list of shops!

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Wednesday Wedding and Widgets!

Weddings and Widgets

Click the titles for a new window to open on ArtFire or Etsy

Wedding - Bridal Comb - Fascinator - Veil Comb - White Roses

 

The "I Do" "To Do" List Clipboard, Wedding Planner

Sock Monkey Hats crochet patterns bride and groom pdf 521 Instructional Video included to make the roses

 

Bobbypins creamy lucite flowers with rhinestone centers silver

 

I Have Found the One Whom My Soul Loves wood sign, Bible verse sign, anniversary gift, wedding gift, hand painted sign,

Burlap Wedding Boutonnieres for Groomsmen and Children

Mr and Mrs Painted Mugs-Wedding Present-Fun Engagement gift-Ready to ship-Set of 2

Freshwater White Pearl Bracelet Swarovski AB Crystals

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eBay finds/widgets

 

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Two for Tuesday

It's Tuesday, time to share two shops!

First up is

teaandsugar 

 Hand Dipped Olive Green Ombre Tea Towel

https://www.etsy.com/listing/130472797/hand-dipped-olive-green-ombre-tea-towel?ref=shop_home_feat

These light-weight, durable tea towels will be the perfect addition to any kitchen and can also be used as artistic table napkins whether for a dinner party or every day dining.

*100% Cotton
*28" x 29"
*For the first two or three times, wash your dyed item by itself in cool water with a small amount of non-bleaching detergent. Always wash your dyed towel with similar colors in cool water with mild detergent.
*Each towel is made with love and is artistically unique.
*Colors not limited to the ones shown. Message me for custom orders.

Have any questions? Contact the shop owner.

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Next is  GieseDeseiGns

Ladybug Hat, Red with Black Dots and Antenna, Hand Knit Newborn Baby

http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/giesedeseigns/2426666/hand_knit_infant_ladybug_hat/handmade/knitting/babies/hat

Product Description

Little Ladybug hat just right for cold winter days when you're dreaming of spring. The hat has black knitted accents (spots) and black top and antennae. The edge of the ribbing has a knitted picot border. The hat will fit an infant to 3 months. It is made with acrylic yarn and is washable. I would recommend though that you just hand wash it to help it keep its shape and look. If you would like this in another size I would be happy to custom make it for you. If you would like booties or gloves too, I can make them also. Thanks

Mostly Business Monday - Twitter Tree©

The Twitter Tree© will be hosted by a different shop M-W-F.

Monday: http://christiecottage.blogspot.com/

Wednesday: http://elunajewelry-nc.blogspot.com/

Friday http://butterflyintheattic.blogspot.com

Instructions:

•          Only 2 Items per person
•          Each Tweet must contain the hashtag #retwt
•          Only 1 other Hashtag may be used.
•          Please include a brief description of your item in the tweet. 
•    Keep your Tweet under 140 Characters (including spaces).
•          No Mature Items
•          Tweet Everyone’s listings. (It is not fair to others if you do not fully participate. Team Leaders do watch who is tweeting and who is not.)

Limit of two (2) hashtags.

My items

 Do you need Booties for the Baby Shower gift?  Look at these  handmade booties  http://tinyurl.com/c36c25n #Artfire @christiecottage #retwt

Rice Roses, Wedding,Bird Seed, Mints, 50, Ivory, Roses, Ready2Ship http://tinyurl.com/bpk8n62 #artfire @christiecottage #retwt

 Fun hot, hot, HOT pink mother of pearl & Swarovski #handmade earrings! http://bit.ly/12srygZ @ShadowDogDesign #retwt

Unique spiraling ammonite black onyx & sterling bracelet! http://bit.ly/10Xg49u @ShadowDogDesign #handmade #retwt

NEW Druzy Necklace! Incredibly Stunning Pale Blue Green Druzy by ElunaJewelry http://etsy.me/15KaVDm via @Etsy #retwt #jewelry 

Best Sellers since 2009! Small Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings by ElunaJewelry http://etsy.me/Lpxwp4 via @Etsy #retwt #jewelry

Earrings Romantic Renaisannce Rose Tulips w by MagdaleneJewels http://etsy.me/Zmz2Qu via @Etsy #retwt #jewelry

Wedding Earrings Topaz Swarovski Round Crystal by MagdaleneJewels http://etsy.me/JSAOVU via @Etsy #retwt #wedding 

Blue is cool for summer. Check out this gorgeous Swarovski Crystal Earrings @dianesdangles #retwt #jewelry http://ow.ly/kYqjW  

Delicate and Feminine, white pearls and Blue Necklace Earring Set #necklaces #retwt @dianesdangles http://ow.ly/kYqQN

Sunday Spiritual - Happy Mother's Day!

Wishing all you Mother's our there 

a wonderful day of things you love!

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ESTHER 4:13

Be still for a while and praise God for His favor, His grace and His
awesomeness. God is able to do the impossible and is always near. He
loves us unconditionally.

Together, let's get 1000 ladies to praise Him with one voice. Please
forward this to every woman you want God to bless. Let's all say this
prayer:

Dear God, This is my friend/cousin/sister/niece/daughter/granddaughter
whom I love and this is my prayer for her.
Help her live her life to the fullest. Please cause her to excel above
her expectations. Help her to shine in the darkest places where it is
impossible to love. Protect her at all times, lift her up when she
needs You the most, and let her know when she walks with You, she will
always be safe.

Amen!