tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77163810625149487802024-03-13T08:48:01.493-07:00DesignsBloomByrdldyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16234583431327471035noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7716381062514948780.post-22160936412840861242014-10-04T11:20:00.000-07:002014-10-04T11:22:43.277-07:00Yes I have been terrible about keeping up with my blog. Sharing a few pictures of a Halloween Doll by Stefani Vega holding a couple pieces of my jewelry. I love Halloween and maybe I will take a few more pictures of my decorating if I get a chance. In the meantime if you need some Halloween jewelry stop on by my shop -https://www.etsy.com/shop/DesignsBloom<br />
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Byrdldyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16234583431327471035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7716381062514948780.post-29441219768608079622014-01-19T05:16:00.000-08:002014-01-19T05:16:13.624-08:00New Organic Jewelry in .999 Fine SilverSharing a few new jewelry designs. I am working more with fine silver and found objects in nature. Also working on designing a few Steampunk Designs in fine silver.<br />
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Byrdldyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16234583431327471035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7716381062514948780.post-83939097392312860692013-11-05T11:40:00.000-08:002013-11-05T11:40:27.925-08:00<div style="text-align: center;">
Sharing some gorgeous pictures of Lady Amaranth wearing one of my necklaces.</div>
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Jewelry: DesignsBloom</div>
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Byrdldyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16234583431327471035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7716381062514948780.post-74802613328846580322013-11-01T11:59:00.001-07:002013-11-01T11:59:52.402-07:00Acorn JewelryMy latest addition to my shop is Acorn Jewelry using real Acorn caps. Steampunk Necklace utilizing vintage watch parts in the acorn for a unique one of a kind look.<br />
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Also available are Acorns utilizing German Glass Glitter on the inside. Contact me for a variety of color choices.<br />
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Byrdldyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16234583431327471035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7716381062514948780.post-49718709300309827432013-03-26T14:55:00.000-07:002013-03-26T14:55:42.236-07:00Evil Eye JewelrySharing some of my latest creations with my hand painted glass evil eye jewelry!<br />
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Byrdldyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16234583431327471035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7716381062514948780.post-33012766964964271852013-02-23T04:43:00.000-08:002013-02-23T04:43:24.458-08:00Ivory Piano Keys<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Upcycled Ivory Piano Key Jewelry</div>
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Gorgeous model La Esmeralda wearing a DesignsBloom original!</div>
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New earring design using vintage ivory piano keys!</div>
Byrdldyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16234583431327471035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7716381062514948780.post-83421041466115063642013-02-08T08:13:00.000-08:002013-02-08T08:13:37.575-08:00The Earth Goddess Gaia<div style="text-align: center;">
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A potential customer asked me if I could make a necklace using Gaia, the earth Goddess as the deity. </div>
The Greeks believed that an oath sworn by Gaia was strongest, since no one could escape from the Earth herself.<br />Worship of Gaia was regarded as a powerful influence in marriage, healing the sick, and divination. <br />
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Byrdldyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16234583431327471035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7716381062514948780.post-59933612508644766352013-02-08T03:58:00.002-08:002013-02-08T03:58:49.457-08:00New Designs <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Byrdldyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16234583431327471035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7716381062514948780.post-49161353454947772652013-01-31T12:08:00.004-08:002013-01-31T12:08:42.242-08:00Eye Love You Hearts<div style="text-align: center;">
New for 2013 EYE LOVE YOU HEARTS !</div>
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There is no better way to say I love you than in a unique way! These new heart necklace's will do just that! Hearts are not just for Valentine's Day anymore! Feel free to contact me about custom orders.Byrdldyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16234583431327471035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7716381062514948780.post-10545784512877804402013-01-28T07:24:00.000-08:002013-01-28T07:24:12.496-08:00I support <br />
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Help them to reach their goal - I have! <br />
You can purchase one of my designs pictured below! Only 3 days left and they are almost there!<br />
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Byrdldyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16234583431327471035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7716381062514948780.post-72236525301015181192012-11-09T09:18:00.002-08:002012-11-09T09:22:03.138-08:00Okay, I know, I have been terrible about blogging. I had a rough summer with the drought and all and just somehow ran out of time. <br />
No, I have not finished my sweet surpises bracelet yet. :( I do however, have some new designs to share with you. I have been <br />
working on this for over a year now and finally have listed some pieces using .999 fine silver. I am using real wasp nests and real fungus. I hope to have more in my shop available soon. Inspired by nature! I also have more good news. One of my designs will be published in bead trends magazine in the April issue of 2013!! Yea!<br />
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Byrdldyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16234583431327471035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7716381062514948780.post-75979482578934882462012-05-14T08:55:00.000-07:002012-05-14T08:55:32.193-07:00I won 2nd place in the Myths and Legends Contest<div style="text-align: center;">
I haven't forgotten about my sweet surprises post. The kids have had a lot going on with school getting out shortly. I will be working on the bracelet again soon. I did want to share that this necklace:</div>
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won 2nd place in the Myth and Legends Contest on Deviantart. Come join Devious-Jewellery to see beautiful creations from many artists.</div>Byrdldyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16234583431327471035noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7716381062514948780.post-17812040481628872912012-05-07T14:40:00.000-07:002012-05-07T14:40:02.300-07:00Sweet Surprises Con't.<div style="text-align: center;">
Have you ever tried to match a color of something that is vintage?? It can be a little difficult at times. Thankfully, I had some</div>
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nice vintage copper coated brass filigree mounts and they match the copper picture frame perfectly! I also had a gorgeous </div>
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crazy lace gemstone that I think blends nicely. I mounted that in sterling silver plated brass filigree. </div>
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Just wanted to drop you a line of encouragement. I love your work. I see a lot of people on here who are making jewelery and are over pricing it cause they think they are some sort of artist. You, ma'am, are an artist and with very reasonable prices. Keep up the good work and I wish I had seen your site before my wife's birthday (March 2). :-)<br /><br />Your friend down south,<br /><br />Ronnie<br />
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OMGosh, Thank you so much! I'm blushing! That means a great deal to me. I appreciate you took the time to write and that little bit of encouragement goes a long way!!!<br />Thanks again<br />Rene<br />
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We had a few more messages back and forth and then he surprised with me this:<br />
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I do have something I just got from my mother...its a copper foil and solid copper Victorian framing that went around a small folding picture frame that was hinged so you could fold it. One side of this one had come apart and my mother told me that she was told it was gold...but alas, twas not...twas copper. :-D She gave me 2 of them and I am keeping the one that is still intact. But I took the foil and solid copper of the other to have it tested. Now, IMHO, I think...no, I know, that you could make something pretty out of it and both the foil and the solid will bend easily and it has a beautiful Victorian style to it.. I would be more than happy to mail it to you as it will fit easily inside an envelope. All I want is to see your finished product with it. :-) I would love to see it go to good use(and make some money with it) as it is actually from the Victorian era. Behind the picture of my grandmother was an old tin type picture of someone I don't know who it is, but it is old. If you want it, it is yours for the asking.<br />
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Yep - I asked! Here is an example of what Ronnie is talking about. This is a partial one that has lost the other half of it and someone added a picture frame mount so they could hang it.<br />
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This is a picture of what Ronnie actually sent me. It was flat however, I slightly curved it while trying to figure out what in the world I was going to do with it!<br />
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Follow along as I make something from a beautiful piece sent by a beautiful person (a stranger mind you) who asks nothing but gives freely! If only the world was made up of more kindness. <br />
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Okay, so here we go - I hope I don't ruin it: This is the first piece I'm thinking of using. Sterling silver plated filigree that I have also curved slightly so that the frame outlines it!<br />
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I'm thinking bracelet.........stay tuned.Byrdldyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16234583431327471035noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7716381062514948780.post-78698482107581919612012-04-19T04:30:00.000-07:002012-04-19T04:30:05.859-07:00The Flight of Steampunk<div style="text-align: center;"> This bracelet was featured -</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPlVt9BtmDyt2-7A8OPQEeRVxAVCD60QUG6lLTZw9qBB7UUp1uMAM-jtpIWjiQEgojAfLr_8spnZUCjHUcYSIgOrKYJrDjSA1a2q030lFgs8UbvVXRta5BPIKhybDgtXMoe784eyUv4NCZ/s1600/birdsteampunkbracelet2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPlVt9BtmDyt2-7A8OPQEeRVxAVCD60QUG6lLTZw9qBB7UUp1uMAM-jtpIWjiQEgojAfLr_8spnZUCjHUcYSIgOrKYJrDjSA1a2q030lFgs8UbvVXRta5BPIKhybDgtXMoe784eyUv4NCZ/s320/birdsteampunkbracelet2.jpg" width="317" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">here:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://xerposa.com/flight-of-steampunk-bracelets-for-a-queen">http://xerposa.com/flight-of-steampunk-bracelets-for-a-queen</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;">If you have a chance have a look around their blog - it is awesome.</div>Byrdldyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16234583431327471035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7716381062514948780.post-24412827181062707642012-04-09T09:52:00.000-07:002012-04-09T09:52:19.673-07:00Come visit me at Gallery Night in Valley Junction!The Historic Valley Junction Art Association invites you to join them Friday, April 13th from 5:00 - 9:00p.m.<br />
Its an Art Lover's Paradise. Visit <a href="http://www.valleyjunction.com/">www.valleyjunction.com</a><br />
I will be there featuring some of my jewelry at MHUKA Designs. They have some gorgeous art there from Africa!!<br />
Would love to meet you and chat!!!Byrdldyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16234583431327471035noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7716381062514948780.post-29093948402238093142012-03-30T03:14:00.000-07:002012-03-30T03:14:54.019-07:00Upcycled - Jewelry Inspired by Mom!I can't help but make jewelry that is inspired by my mom! She had such an affect on my life and I miss her so. She loved many things but one of her favorites was Native American Crafts! <br />
Porcupine Quills was one of her favorites! Here are a few of mine:<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-D0p5gvfzuo0bd1nygMaV43__zfI1o_AwhMDmySdDKQ05CiwBzXgo1vqJwMm4Vtl1nWP5gacZ0oIfdHlxb_Chyphenhyphenzk2mjPqhi_i-Sf35uit5vLeI6klXZUsnCoamFDSs27b1dy44t9FShmP/s320/garnetfeather.jpg" uda="true" width="295" /></div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/DesignsBloom">http://www.etsy.com/shop/DesignsBloom</a>Byrdldyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16234583431327471035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7716381062514948780.post-77298526614874269812012-03-01T13:10:00.000-08:002012-03-01T13:10:07.034-08:00Steampunk Bracelet Cuff for the Year of the Dragon using a Year of the Dragon Gemstone<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9omuHH8B-SyYSnQj_h4iQJIdVJ7JGI858_H2YQAWuADJ3IZ9ZIvmF2DwYcv6NR7akXLXwKkw6rE27R5uDOEmQYmTNGnFmQaiMQ9aHIdkmpm6FbY6yuRAEkDWSyHzbSgK5XTa4g-yinubB/s1600/dragonopalitecuff5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9omuHH8B-SyYSnQj_h4iQJIdVJ7JGI858_H2YQAWuADJ3IZ9ZIvmF2DwYcv6NR7akXLXwKkw6rE27R5uDOEmQYmTNGnFmQaiMQ9aHIdkmpm6FbY6yuRAEkDWSyHzbSgK5XTa4g-yinubB/s320/dragonopalitecuff5.jpg" uda="true" width="300" /></a></div>Steampunk Dragon Bracelet Cuff, Year of the Dragon, Opalite Gemstone, Couture Bracelet Cuff, Gothic, Sterling Silver Plate, Handmade.<br />
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Big, Bold and Beautiful! Make a statement! A gorgeous vintage 1800's silver pocket watch was used as a focal which has guilloche styling stripes. The watch is enclosed with layers of sterling silver plated brass components. Embellishing the top is a sterling silver plated dragon to celebrate The Year of the Dragon. He protects his Opalite glass Cab.Byrdldyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16234583431327471035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7716381062514948780.post-17500855430888833192012-02-24T03:10:00.000-08:002012-02-24T03:10:41.126-08:00Year of the Dragon Gemstones<div style="margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong>Opal.</strong> Opals are said to assist in spiritual journeys, as well as stimulating change and manifesting your ideas. For Dragons, who are believed to live in great balance with their spirituality, these are powerful gemstones for spiritual exploration.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Opal beads are hard to come by, but you'll be able to find a variation called Mountain Opal which is actually a vein of opal that has been cut with the surrounding "parent" rock. Opal cabochons, both artificially created and natural, can be purchased from some gemstone dealers. </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br />
<strong>Sapphire.</strong> Sapphires come in many different colors, including green, orange, pink white and yellow, but blue sapphires are said to help one use their full creative potential! </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Since sapphire beads can be more expensive than other gemstones, you can always buy just a few of them and then enhance them with your favorite deep blue seed bead.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong>Amber. </strong>Amber is fossilized tree sap or resin, so it's not technically considered to be a gemstone or a crystal. Like sapphires and opals, it comes in a wide range of colors including green, golden, honey (a beautiful opaque light yellow), red and black. The red amber is believed to offer peace and promote self-love and acceptance. I've heard of amber being referred to as the "human" gemstone, because it is naturally warm to the touch. When worn directly against the skin, amber is said to be able to transform negative human energies into positive energies. </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Amber comes in a variety of beads and cabochons, some of which have been carved with beautifully intricate designs. Be aware when purchasing amber that the pieces with real inclusions (like bits of bugs and leaves) are very rare and hard to come by, and should be priced higher than other pieces of amber. If you find a piece of amber with inclusions at a price so low that it seems too good to be true, it probably isn't genuine!</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px;">Jennifer from Beading Daily</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px;">Watch for some designs using some of these beautiful gemstones in the near future at: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/DesignsBloom">http://www.etsy.com/shop/DesignsBloom</a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px;"><br />
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Therefore in Chinese astrology the dragon person born under this Chinese Zodiac sign tends to be a "doer" – they do things and achieve power by getting things done.<br />
A dragon can breathe out fire so the person born in the Chinese Year of the Dragon can be a hothead. Watch out if you make them angry!<br />
However, the dragon has a soft underbelly and so in Chinese astrology the dragon person born in this Chinese Zodiac year has a "soft spot" to them. They may get angry at someone who annoys them but they also show great compassion to people in need.<br />
A dragon has a long tongue which is often seen.<br />
So in Chinese astrology the dragon person born in this Chinese Zodiac year has a sharp tongue – they will say things that can be quite sarcastic and biting.<br />
The person born in the Chinese Year of the Dragon can be quite a confronting person but if you can reach their "soft heart" they are worthwhile allies.<br />
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Here are a few of my pieces in honor of the Year of the Dragon<br />
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Valentine's Day is right around the corner and you won't want to miss it!!Byrdldyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16234583431327471035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7716381062514948780.post-85787498903599677142012-02-02T04:03:00.000-08:002012-02-02T04:03:25.030-08:00All my Special Olympics kids are going to StateI am so proud that I have to share this! I am a coach for special olympics. This past Sat. all my kids had their area meet for basketball. If you place first in your area you get to go to State and compete. Every single one of the kids got 1st which has never happened before. Whoohoo! There was also a movie that recently aired on ABC! The title is A Smile as big as the Moon! It was a movie based on a true story about a special needs teacher who was also a football coach. This teacher pushed for the impossible so the kids could go to space camp at Nasa. It was a wonderful and inspiring movie and if you have the chance to see it, it is a must!Byrdldyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16234583431327471035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7716381062514948780.post-47148344009587171532012-01-26T12:06:00.000-08:002012-01-26T12:06:42.129-08:00Wedding Jewelry - New for 2012These are a new edition for me this year! The great thing about these necklaces is they are so versatile. I can do a custom order on these. Made to look old in the Victorian style. You can order one with your birthstone color. I can do them all antique silver or antique brass.<br />
The necklaces go great with a Gothic theme, Steampunk, Victorian! My jewelry is made with great care and there is no glue used on these!!<br />
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