I love and hate this time of year!!!

I love and hate this time of the year. Like many Americans this holiday season, I don't have much money to spend but I still feel the pressure to get a lot of things for my family and daughter. I keep having to remind myself that that is not what is important about this time of year. This year I get to have all of my family together for the holidays which never happens and I feel truly blesses!!! I just wish that I didn't have the nagging, wish I had more money blues =(((

On a more positive note and a shameless plug, now is a great time to get your last minute gifts at Handspun Jewelry Designs. I am posting new designs daily!!!! Happy Holidays

Cute Etsy Store

I came across a store at Etsy that had such cute items I had to link to it.
They have such lovely gift ideas and they are handmade!!!! Love it =)))

http://sundaeshop.etsy.com/

The Holidays!!!

The holidays are right around the corner (if you can believe it) and now is the time to start ( or finish) your Christmas shopping. Come visit Handspun Jewelry Designs at http://stores.ebay.com/Handspun-Jewelry-Designs to see all of the new items I am adding just in time for the holidays!!!

New Store at Etsy!!!!!

Gemstones for Fall

I have found some beautiful Fall/Winter inspired Gemstones that I hope to use in designs in the upcoming weeks. Please let me know which Gemstones you like...




Aragonite



Chrysocolla




Red Feldspar



Tiger Eye


Red Agate





All gemstone images curtesy of www.firemountaingems.com which is an EXCELLENT place to by quality jewelry products!!!

Belly Dancing/ Dancing Inspired Jewelry

I haven't worked with Antique Silver Plated Charms or Chandeliers before like this and I have found that I love them!!! They are so unique looking and add an old world look with a modern flair. I got the idea from my Aunt who enjoys belly dancing and she and her troup of dancers are always looking for decently priced jewelry as most dancing inspired jewelry is quite expensive. I hope to add this look to other jewerly pieces as well. Enjoy your day!!!

What a bummer....

Hello all~ As you can see from my blog, I created handcrafted jewelry pieces in my spare time and also design pieces upon request. Just a few days ago I unfortunately had an accident while cooking dinner and burned some of my fingers which has made it impossible to make any new designs. I have been soooooo bummed about this and soooo frustrated. I guess I didn't truly realize until now how much I really enjoy this outlet of my feelings. I guess the old adage is true that you never really know how much you care about something until it is gone (or in my case temporarily unavailable). I just started back working on new pieces today and I feel so much better.... Everyone needs an outlet for feelings or frustration (pick your outlet wisely)!!!

Why I love making jewelry at home!!!

I have a 3 year old daughter whom I love to spend time with. I love to watch her develop and grow and feel truly blessed that she is in my life everyday. I have also been lucky enough to be home with her for the past 2 years. I love being home with her but found that I was feeling a bit surpressed and torn... I loved being home and spending time with her but also felt I needed a little something to focus on!!! I have always been interested in creating jewelry but never took the time to do it. I finally decided to give it a go and here I am creating & selling via my Ebay store. I have come a long way from starting this venture a little over a year ago but it has been worth it. I feel satisfied that I tried something and am sticking with it!!! Hope everyone takes the leap sometime in the life and tries something they really enjoy =))))

My Ebay Store

Welcome to Handspun Jewelry Designs!

Welcome to the Handspun Jewelry Designs blog. I enjoy creating handcrafted necklaces, bracelets, and earrings for everyday wear at an everyday price. I think that everyone needs beautiful, strong, dependable jewelry. I truly enjoy creating each design and my hope is that everyone who purchases one of my designs loves it as much as I do!!!! I keep my designs available for sale at http://stores.ebay.com/Handspun-Jewelry-Designs. Please find below some samples of my work.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions, requests, ideas, etc as they are greatly appreciated. Welcome again to Handspun Jewelry Designs!!!