Your Tropical Destination...Don't you need one this time of year?

When I found out that the March EBW Challenge theme was Destinations, my mind immediately went to tropical destinations.  There are no specifications about the kind of destination that we can pick, but I decided to go with this instinct.

I did order a couple new delica colors for this project and re-ordered a couple colors I had very limited quantities of to ensure that I had enough for this project.  I paired this with some well stocked colors from my collection.  I can never decide whether it's tougher to put together a big palette like this than coordinates or pull 3-4 shades that coordinate perfectly.  Either way, I'm pleased with the way this came together.

I'm sure that it's a big surprise that I decided to make this part of my wrap bracelet/necklace line.  I admit that there isn't a lot of challenge to this design for me, but I am still really enjoying tubular herringbone so it was fun to make regardless.  It also fit with my continuing goal for 2012 to incorporate as many challenge pieces as possible into my current price range and existing product lines.

I mentioned this during my sneak peek post about this piece, but again, the charm is from Kristina of  BorealisSeaGlass.  She has an ever rotating collection of beautiful sea glass bottles like this in her shop.  When I bought this one, I bought one more so I'll have another on hand for a future project (as of right now, that project is TBA).  I have also since found out how widely available these little bottles are online and would like to purchase some to make my own pendants at some point.

I've had this beach charm set ready for a while and decided that this would be a good a time as any to release it in my Etsy shop.  I don't fully embrace the flip flop craze myself, but I thought that it would be a popular choice, as they still are so popular.  We'll see how it goes. I have nothing against flip flops...really.  I'm just not obsessed with them. 

The new wrap bracelet/necklace is now available in my Etsy shop here and the beach charm set is available here.  Voting for the March EBW Challenge will take place in early March.  I'll have more information about that right here on my blog when it gets closer.

What tropical destination would you choose?

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I used this post for Michelle's Delicately Constructed Friday 3/2/2012.

the new line is up and some standard designs are back in stock

Last year I started making multiple versions of single designs, which makes it easier to re-list items.  During the last few months this has paid off, and I got a few popular listings up and running again pretty quickly.  Although no two pieces I make are exactly identical, I do like having some standard listings that sell well.  Here are some of the newest ones that are back in stock.

Now what we've all been waiting for:

The new herringbone wrap bracelet/necklace line and detachable charms are officially up and running!

Here are some of the first brand new listings.

Beaded Wrap Bracelet/Necklace - Purple - Detachable Love Charm

This is not a wrap bracelet but it is one of my new herringbone listings with a custom charm option.

Beaded Bracelet - Black - Detachable Sterling Silver Initials Charms

As suggested, I am listing a separate sterling silver chain in case people want to hang their charms/pendants on a chain and don't have one of their own or want to give a necklace set to someone, etc.

I listed three charm sets: custom initials, flowers, and leaves (surprise, right?).

Next up will be music and a heart set for Valentine's Day.  I have some bracelets in the works, too, including a couple pink bracelets to list for Valentine's Day.

Like most of my work, all of these new bracelets can be customized in different colors and lengths.  I can also work with you to make custom charms for just about any theme you can imagine.  I'm trying to keep my listing descriptions as concise as possible so my buyers don't get overwhelmed. But the possibilities are endless so don't hesitate to contact me.

I included this post in Michelle's Delicately Constructed Friday 1/6/11.

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