This new shop is called "A Soul Crayon", the name courtesy Emotional Oasis, an awesome friend from my Jewelry on Etsy Team
So, this new shop features little pretties, a.k.a dangle charms, all using glass beads, gemstones, with all components in sterling silver.





I've accumulated so many beads and stones in these past few years and thought, what a great way to pretty them up. Plus, I am sure a lot of designers don't want to be bothered, no like wire wrapping so purchasing these, already finished would be a great service :)




and a couple more.....

I wanted to produce a few holiday pieces and I love how these turned out!



Handcut sterling silver discs have been etched with a beautiful snowflake design and oxidized to bring out the detail.
Dangling from each, a delicately wrapped sparkly Aqua Apatite faceted pear briolette.



...I'm really loving silver etching :):)

..and, here is a pair of earrings I am truly proud of!
The earrings are completed hand fabricated out of fine silver sheet, both bezel and the etched silver which was used as a base for layering the enamels.



Enamel techniques include Champleve and Basse Taille.Each color was layered and fired to build up to these fantastic colors.

Jewelry by Solange has a written a wonderful blog article about one of our Jet Team members, Elizabeth. Elizabeth has three shops on Etsy; Foret, Foret Two and DivineDesignsbyForet Her jewelry is absolutely fabulous and it definitely worth reading and getting to know a little her and her passions.
Besides the beautiful article, Elazabeth is having a giveaway as well!


For this particular contest, she is awarding one lucky winner a small pair of Ruby & Amber Earrings, valued at $28.00.
The winner will be announced on Saturday November 25st at noon Est Time


Please visit jewelrybysolange.blogspot.com for all the details!

Seababe is a fellow Jet Team member and she offers the most unique awesome jewelry designs.
For this particular contest, she is giving away her The Twenty Dollar Ring, Fine Silver Hammered and Forged Ring



The giveaway runs from 10:00 PM PST today (Monday) until 10:00 PM PST, November 22nd (Sunday).
Please visit http://stuffundertwenty.blogspot.com/
for all the details!

DSC02909, originally uploaded by silver canyons.

I said I would never buy a new car again. Well, never say never.
After the unfortunate events of last week with the car totaled overnight by a hit and run accident, finding a car was priority one.
Considering my daily commuting miles (about 180 a day), AND the tax break incentive for new car purchases for 2009, how could I say no!
So here it is, my 2010 Nissan Altima Coupe in Crimson Red.
This truly is a fantastic color!

3Squares is a fellow Jet Team member and she offers the most unique awesome jewelry designs.
For this particular contest, she is giving away her CHAMPAGNE sterling silver and copper necklace!


The drawing ends Midnight on Sunday, NOVEMBER 8th!
Please visit
http://olivebites.blogspot.com/2009/11/giveaway-3squares-amazing-champagne.html
for all the details!