Friday Findings: The Games Jewelry Play

Don't you love to be entertained? When I was a kid, television and video games were just starting to grow in popularity. So, me and my friends passed the time building puzzles, throwing dice, playing dominoes and testing our mental acuity with Mah Jong. As we became of age, we even passed the time gambling with lady luck on the slot machines.

If you love playing games of skill and chance like me, I'm positive that you will adore the pieces of jewelry in today's Friday Findings showcase, which celebrates popular games and past times. And another amazing fact? Every game in today's assortment is entirely hand made using both the wits and skills of a talented seller at the online marketplace, Etsy.

Gamesmanship No. 2
TimeAndMaterials

A gorgeous double-strand stretch bracelet with a recycled Domino and Mah Jong tile focal points are accented by a standout combo of wood, horn, soapstone and coco beads. The bracelet lights up with its bright spots of copper, lime, amethyst, lavender, burgundy and gold. Available from TimeAndMaterials.

Lucky Sevens Peyote Cuff
SandFibers

If you love playing the slots, this amazing handwoven Lucky Sevens bracelet should bring you some luck into your wrist. The bracelet features delica beads woven using a peyote stitch with accents in black, white, galvanized hematite, and silver lined frosted ruby, and pearl grey. Available from SandFibers.

Vintage BINGO Bracelet
junkiejools

This jewelry maker offers a wide variety of one-of-a-kind "Junk" bracelets and one of my favorites is this one. It's created from a variety of vintage BINGO game pieces and buttons. The pieces are attached to a 7.25 inch sterling-plated base and it comes gift wrapped. Available from junkiejools.

Piece and Love Necklace
mcflashpants

This Lisa and Nicky "Piece and Love" necklace is hand cast from recycled sterling silver scraps and fit together like a puzzle. Each piece in this puzzle is approximately 1" square and is sold separately. A portion of the proceeds are also donated by the seller to Greenpeace. Available from mcflashpants.

To Die For Earrings
TruniqueDesigns

Two pairs of dice are cleverly reused by this jewelry maker who takes recycled dice and turns them into unique beads. They hang on sterling silver earring wires and are accented with clear Swarovski crystal cubes. Available from TruniqueDesigns.

Domino Bracelet
starkitty1969

The cute stretch bracelet is created from recycled dominoes and beads. And, the shop owner generously donates all of the proceeds from her items to the Cocheco Valley Humane Society. Available from starkitty1969.

Written by Posh Mama Susan of Capitola Girl Jewelry and the Capitola Girl blog -- where Every Girl Has a Story (and so should her jewelry!).

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IFB Links à la Mode : May 28th

Stylist Melting Pot

Edited by Clutch 22

This week’s edition of Links a la Mode includes a variety of style tips, collectively helping us all achieve wardrobe domination. Dirty Laundry gets creative with monochromatic colors, we have a juicy American Apparel shopping tip from The Coveted, Capitola Girl introduces us to new wooden accessories for summer and Vulgar Moon even shows us how to look good in sweatpants. Be sure to check out all the links and feel free to let us know which posts are your favorites!

Links à la Mode : May 28th

• A Typical Atypical: How to wear the fashion of the eclectic makeup style of the the Dresden Dolls


• Agent Dreamer: An interview with Izzy of The Dandy Project


• Capitola Girl: Modern wood designs for summer accessories


• Decline Designs: Defining your personal style, part two - the essentials


• Dirty Laundry: Monochromatic style exploration


• Fashion Grail: A few modifications for one of Sienna Miller’s go-to looks


• Fashion Matchmaker: Fashion at the Cannes Film Festival


• Felicia Sullivan: Score ten amazing summer pieces for under $100


• Pop Your Fashion Pill: 4 DIY necklaces in 30 minutes using safety pins: No scissors, pliers or hooked used!


• Retro Chick: Showcasing Kristinit for this month’s Ethical Design Spotlight


• Style Symmetry: Eyeliah celebrates her 1,000th post with a snazzy reader giveaway


• The Coveted: Who Knew? Over 50% off American Apparel deals on Amazon


• The Demoiselles: Translating boyception - how they perceive our style


• Unfunded: The many ways to play with ShopStyle ranging from shopping to blog content


• Vulgar Moon: How to enjoy the comfort of sweatpants while still looking good


• Style on the street: My outfit and a style advice for the next Fall-Winter


• Yes Please Mademoiselle: Introducing french label ‘The Kooples’.


• Felicia Sullivan: Score ten amazing summer pieces for under $100


• Super Kawaii Mama: Creating an Everyday Glamour Girl Makeup Look - a video tutorial.


• Fun, Flat Broke and Fabulous : 7 Questions to ask yourself before you buy.


• Independent Fashion Bloggers: Essential Wordpress Plugins for Fashion Bloggers

IFB Links à la Mode : May 28th

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Etsy Finds: 48 Hours of Deals for Dad

Happy Tuesday. After a long weekend, its time to start thinking about the next big day. And, with Father's Day less than a month away, the online marketplace Etsy is talking about 48-Hours of Deals for Dads on The Storque Spotlight. To read the deals from Etsy sellers like me, click the graphic below.

And, I'd like to say thanks to the story writer, MaryMary, for including my 48-Hour Deal for Dads in her Etsy Finds article published today.
Between 5/26-5/27/2009 only, buyers who complete the PayPal purchase for a pair of computer key cufflinks from my Silicon Gallies for Him collection, you will receive 20% off the item price (which will promptly be refunded to you via PayPal). To receive this discount, enter this promo code in the Message to Seller box during checkout:

"DEAR OLD DAD."

(The above code is valid on cuff links purchased
between May 26-May 27, 2009 only)

Have a great day!

Etsy Finds: 48 Hours of Deals for Dad

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For Those Who Celebrate: Have a Wonderful Memorial Day Weekend

I'll be back after the long weekend!

For Those Who Celebrate: Have a Wonderful Memorial Day Weekend

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Friday Findings: Going with the Grain

I love wearing wood jewelry in the summer and since summer is fast on the approach, I thought that this week…I'd go with the grain for a change! So on my travels through the amazing online marketplace, Etsy, I found some collection of fantastic wooden adorments to share with you today. This week's picks offer contemporary, modern looks as well as the exciting three-dimensional texture and organic appeal that's inherent to wood. So without further ado, enjoy today's Friday Findings showcase:

STIX Earrings
Omerica

Omerica Organics is a small company that specializes in high quality wood body and jewelry adornments created with 100% wind energy. One of my favorite pieces in their collection are these STIX earrings. The pair is available in six varieties of wood and backed with nickel-free sterling silver posts. . Available from omerica.etsy.com. To see a larger selection of their products, visit the Omerica Organics website at : www.omericaorganic.com.

Sun Ray Earrings
miostudio

I love the clean and modern lines of these dramatic earrings. The pair is hand carved and fabricated from dark Ebony and measure 2" in length. They hang from sterling silver french wire earring hooks and are available at miostudio.etsy.com, a shop run by artists Muñiz and Erica Millner who hand carve and sand every piece in their collection. For more information, visit their website at www.miostudio.com.


Madera Heliconia 2 Petals Recycled Wood Necklace
galerieurbana

These dazzling modern petals are just one of the designs available from two-women artists and now run the galerieurbana.etsy.com shop. Their Two Petals Necklace is created with recycled Madera wood from Columbia and silver Heliconica, and is also available in a variety of finishes. The necklace is a lightweight aluminum. To see more of their designs, visit their website at: www.galerieurbana.com
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And as a special for readers, galerieurbana is offering all readers a 10% discount coupon code to use towards your online purchases. To receive the coupon code, send an email to sales [at] galerieurbana.com and mention that you read about their 10% off promotion on Capitola Girl's Posh Mama Friday Findings post.

Woody
RAAW

These gorgeous grain and gold combination has an airy and light style. The pair is designed by RAAW, a Los Angeles-based mother and two daughter team who create a variety of delightful pieces inspired by nature. RAAW designs have been sold at a number of trendy boutiques including Lisa Kline in Los Angeles, CA and Sirens & Sailors in Echo Park. Their designs are also available online at raawjewelry.etsy.com.

Birch Bark Earrings
Dreamspiralart

I love the mixture of deep wood color and timeless texture in this pretty pair created by a metal jewelry artist from Richmond, VA. She creates wearable art from an unassuming studio behind a 100-year old farmhouse. This pair is created with birch bark sealed in clear resin and set into sterling silver. Each circle is approximately 8mm in diameter and the pair is 1" in length. It can be purchased with sterling silver posts or earring wires. Available from dreamspiralart.etsy.com.

Well...although I really "wood" love to show you more, its time to get the weekend started Posh Pals! So if today's collection left you feeling inspired, please leave a comment to let our featured artists know the pieces you enjoyed most. Have a happy Friday!

Written by Posh Mama Susan of Capitola Girl Jewelry and the Capitola Girl blog -- where Every Girl Has a Story (and so should her jewelry!).

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Friday Findings: Going with the Grain

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Links à la Mode : The IFB Weekly Roundup

Wardrobe Workout

Edited by Dramatis Personae

Welcome to another wonderful round up of Links a La Mode! This week we have a wonderful selection of posts to help refine, define, and challenge your wardrobe. From Agent Lover and Style Symmetry, we’ve got the spectrum covered when it comes to hosting and attending Clothing Swaps. Clutch22 shares with us how to negotiate price matching at retailers, and Krislyn Diaries challenges us to try out great summer up-do’s. Decline Designs conceptualizes personal style, while Dirty Laundry helps us refine our self portraits. All in all, our lovely bloggers help you get your wardrobe and personal style fit and in shape for the upcoming Summer season!

Links à la Mode : May 21st

• 39thandbroadway.com - Bringing an End to Fashion Knock-offs– Finally!
• A Typical Atypical - how to follow fashion with a vintage twist
• Agent Dreamer - Designers I Heart: The Dark, Majestic Femme
• Agent Lover - How to Throw a Swap Party
• Awakened Aesthetic - An Instant Classic: Black & White
• Breakfast at Saks - Erika Hendrix - An Urban Romance
• BRICK MY LANE - Mrs Obama and fashion = respect
• Clutch 22 - How to negotiate a price-match including a video experiment at Nordstrom.
• Decline Designs - Defining Your Personal Style, Part One: the Concept
• Dirty Laundry - How to Refine Your Self-Portraiture
• dramatis personae - Developing Your Wardrobe Palette {part 4}
• Felicia Sullivan - Step aside, Kerastase. Phyto is the new reigning queen of haircare
• Hong Kong Fashion Geek - Fashion Geek’s tips to scoring big at warehouse sales.
• Independent Fashion Bloggers - The New IFB is Here!
• Krislyn Diaries - DIY: cool summertime do’s
• Retro Chick - Do’s & Don’ts for the Perfect Wedding Guest Outfit
• Style Symmetry - How to be a Guest at a Clothing Swap Party
• THE COVETED - shu uemura is in the Pink
• The Demoiselles - Fat or Thin… You’re Still Getting Old
• The Recessionista’s Blog - Choosing a Swimsuit: Summer Style Tips
• Work Chic - You still can still be a chic mom to be in the summer heat!

Links à la Mode : The IFB Weekly Roundup

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Upcycled Upholstery Collection

I've been working on a new collection, so blogging ended up taking second stage for a few days. Here's a look at some new earrings that are part my Upcycled Upholstery collection.

Years ago, I acquired an awesome and giant-sized box of leather upholstery swatches from a friend, and although at first I had no idea what I was going to create with them, I knew I was going to use them for some kind of craft. Well, anywho...over the weekend, I decided to reinvent them as earrings which are now available at my online shop. Some are folded into pocket-like pouches and there are also lots of leather fringe earrings...more to come in the next few weeks :)

ULRIKA
Upcycled Upholstery Earrings
leather fringe earrings
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INGA
Upcycled Upholstery Earrings
leather fringe earrings
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KYSA
Upcycled Upholstery Earrings
Pocket-like pouches
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BLIX
Upcycled Upholstery Earrings
leather fringe earrings
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ANNALI
Upcycled Upholstery Earrings
handcut and folded leather
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Happy Wednesday!

Upcycled Upholstery Collection

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Links à la Mode: The IFB Weekly Roundup

Style Metamorphosis

Edited by STYLEMOM

The Fashion life cycle is ever evolving. Trends come and go faster than ever propelled by the information stream of online and social media. With each change comes a new perspective and new creative ideas flourish. Human survival demands that you must adapt and change with your environment in order to survive and this is also true of fashion.. Even old ideas sometimes are reinvented and come full circle creating an impact on the latest trends. This week’s links include everything from DIY and recycled style, to new discoveries and changes in the fashion industry, representing a testament to the constant evolution of fashion.

There’s the full version of Links á la Mode here in the forums… there’s a lot of great posts there too.

Links à la Mode : May 15th

• Birdie at Bonne Vie is the cat’s meow clawing away at the bitchy & snark to open the door for positive girl power.
• Capitol Girl spreads her wings with butterfly jewels
• Dramatis Personae spins the color wheel of life’s fashion journey
• Hong Kong Fashon Geek teaches you the ancient art of locking your love with your closet
• Dirty Laundry spin dries into bat girl the DIY superhero
• The Coveted shares DIY beauty secrets from around the world with Shalini Vadhera
• Paint it Noir shows the artistic inspiration behind stunning jeweled creations
• The Culturista shreds and threads the latest gospel of denim
• Little Black Book puts it’s Fashionista star on Mischa Barton’s style revival
• Ondo Lady has the fever for the latest fashion video epidemic plaguing the web
• In Life and Fashion takes boho chic to a new level with designer Anna Sui
• Style Symmetry shows off her joie de vivre as she reinvents flapper chic
• Fashion Grail gives a frugally haute interpretation of Reese Witherspoon’s look
• Fashion Matchmaker gives a costume critique of this years Met Gala
• A Celebration of Curves travels back to Woodstock with a Summer of Love
• Agent Dreamer discovers a retro chic eco-accessory on Etsy
• Fete a Fete shows off Anne Hathaway’s sexy side with a Lancome give away
• WorkChic shows the curvalicious ladies super fab scarf stylings
• Brick My Lane straps on the shoulder pads and shows off her killer legs for her birthday
• The Capitol Fashionista uses a small budget to make a big dazzling statement
• Retro Chick shares 3 ways to wear structured shoulders.
• STYLEMOM pontificates on the potential end of a fashion era for American Vogue Magazine
• Independent Fashion Bloggers- How to run a successful and stylish blog giveaway

Links à la Mode: The IFB Weekly Roundup

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Saturday Sparkle: Summer Color

Saturday Sparkle:

Summer Color

Today on Saturday Sparkle is a selection of bright summer colors and unique wood pieces -- perfect for lounging in the summer sun. Enjoy the collection from these talented sellers at the online marketplace, Etsy.

Four String Wooden Necklace
from onstage69
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Wooden Pendant Necklace
from ViVa
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Grey Woodgrain Button Earrings
from AmyMayDesign
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Tangerine Bubbles Necklace
from Allover Art
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Happy Saturday and Keep Sparkling!

Saturday Sparkle: Summer Color

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Etsy's Handmade Blog: School's Out, Start Shopping!

Thanks to Mary Mary at Etsy for including my Black Laptop Computer Key Cufflinks in this week's Weekend Deals Post on Etsy's Handmade Blog. Her showcase features shops running weekend specials between 5/15-5/17/2009. This week's theme? Graduation gifts, so an early congrats to the Class of 2009!

Etsy's Handmade Blog: School's Out, Start Shopping!

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Friday Findings: Sweet Shoes (Sweeter Earrings)

This week on Friday Findings, I'm taking you on a virtual shoe-shopping trip that you're not likely to forget. Instead of showing you some stylish and trendy treats for your toes, I'm showing you some hot handmade footgear for your ears. So, without further ado….enjoy the shoes!

Stiletto Earrings
bebagirl

Hans Brinker may have won his silver skates, but now his sister Gretel gets to sport some super sexy stiletto heels of her own. These delicate beauties are hand carved by the artist from solid sterling silver. And...if you look closely, you'll even see the beba logo inside! Available from bebagirl.etsy.com.

Carrie Pendant and Earring Set
Kat's Handmade

If you're a girlie-girl at heart, here's a set of shoes you'll fall in love with. This Carrie Pendant Necklace and Earring Set created with some darling fashion heel images. They are part of a new Shoes'o'Mania collection by Kat's Handmade. Available at LenMec.etsy.com. and www.katshandmade.narod.ru


High Heel Doll Shoe Earrings
livewire

A petite pair of sterling silver high heels on silver earring hooks (and these sweet heels are also available as a necklace!). I had a Carrie-and-Charlotte moment the second I saw this precious pair and, from what I understand, I'm not alone--even her customers comment that this pair is "soooo Sex in the City!" Available from livewire.etsy.com.

Tacones de Puta
PlataLoco

Roughly translated from Spanish to English as "Heels for the Lady of the Night" these fabulous sterling silver heels have been tipped off with a touch of turquoise. Each silver shoe dangles at a very dainty one and a half inch length. Similar pairs can be made-to-order in different colored stones. To inquire about availability, just convo the artist on Etsy. Yowza-these are hot! Available from PlataLoco.etsy.com.

Porcelain Flip Flop Earrings
lindacain

For you summer sun lovers…lounge around the lake with these super fun flip flop earrings . The artist creates these earrings out of rolled slabs of porcelain clay and then stamps them with the flip flop image. The piece is then covered with several coats of glaze and kiln-fired, and the detail is created using china paint. Available on surgical steel posts from lindacain.etsy.com (matching pins are available too!).

Green Sneaker Scrabble Tile Earrings
Funckypopart

And for you sporty girls out there, here's a pair of funky green sneakers that you'll really like. The earrings are actually hand cut images adhered to up-cycled scrabble tiles. The artist uses a decoupage medium that then protects the piece with a water-resistant finish. Gift sets, larger quantities, and other images are available from funckypopart.etsy.com.

Written by Posh Mama Susan of Capitola Girl Jewelry and the Capitola Girl blog -- where Every Girl Has a Story (and so should her jewelry!).

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Be the Bella-Your-Ball

Bella Earrings
Be the bella-your-ball in this gorgeous gold pair of pearlicous cascades.

~ 4mm Swarovski pearls dangle
~ Gold plated chain
~ 14K gold plated beads
~ 22K gold plated earring hooks

Be the Bella-Your-Ball

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Spring Cleaning Clearance: Ends May 31, 2009

Visit the 50% OFF Section at capitolagirl.etsy.com
Sale Ends May 31, 2009.

Spring Cleaning Clearance: Ends May 31, 2009

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The Devil Wears Etsy: Summer Series Take 2

The Devil Wears Etsy
Summer Series - Take 2

I had so much fun browsing for summer items in The Devil Wears Etsy group pool on Flickr last week, that I decided to write a "Take 2" post today. This week's summer outfit features bright and bold shades of blue and red to create an outfit that would be perfect for a summertime party. So, without further ado, enjoy this week's picks on The Devil Wears Etsy!

Summer Dreams Clip Kanzashi
from hanatsukuri
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Asian Delight Handmade Top
from brandymccoysboutique
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Vintage Bleach Washed Jean Skirt
from dittlegarden
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Long Wrapped Hoops
from Maya & Ruhi
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Vintage Tote Bag
from L4urenella
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Happy Sunday!

The Devil Wears Etsy: Summer Series Take 2

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Saturday Sparkle: Brightly Colored Beads

Saturday Sparkle:

Brightly Colored Beads (Just in time for the summer months!)

Over at the Handmade Jewelry Saturday Sparkle group, there is no doubt that summer is on its way. I've been seeing bright, bold colors and beads-a-plenty popping up -- which is just perfect for those upcoming lazy summer days. So, to help you get ready for summer...here's a peek at some of fun summer jewelry picks from the group:

Extra! Extra!
from daisyspetals
~~~Tranquility Earrings
from sundaezchild
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Color Me Summer Necklace
from nafsika
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Hot Salsa Bracelet
from bizeebeecreations
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Happy Saturday and keep sparkling!

Saturday Sparkle: Brightly Colored Beads

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New Collection in Shop: Floral Abstractions

Just a quick announcement about a new addition of Flower Dangle Earrings to my Garden Abstractions collection for Summer 2009.
Available only in my capitolagirl.etsy.com shop.

New Collection in Shop: Floral Abstractions

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