Beach in a Bottle Birthstone Pendants

I hope you all had a terrific weekend!
I sure did!
I didn't make anything jewelry or shell related, but I somehow still managed to have fun.

The wee hours of Monday morning rolled around, and I had had enough sleep, so it was time to break out my supplies and get busy.

I started with some new pendants for my shop. My supply is very low, I was down to 1. One single lonely little pendant in my shop :(

I decided to make some beach in a bottle seashell birthstone pendants...ready to put on a chain. I used some sand I had collected from Daytona and Ormond Beach a few years ago, and I started with the summer months birthstones.

June birthstone beach in a bottle seashell pendant

July birthstone beach in a bottle seashell pendant

August birthstone beach in a bottle seashell pendant

These are fun little pendants, and I love the different coquina shells.

I have a bunch of lady in waiting venus shells...which are nothing like the sun ray venus. I actually had to use Google to find out what they were.

This is a good size shell for a pendant.

Earrings to match will be coming soon! These will be in my Etsy shop soon!

I have some more earrings in the works, and several things that will be totally new accessories to add to my shop. I'm really excited for these new things, and am just waiting on a few new shells to arrive. You know, the kind I don't find. I hope they are here before the end of the week! I tried using some of my shells, but they just aren't the right shape to work.

The necklace I've been looking for the bail for....still haven't found the right one. I want to finish it so very badly, but until I have just what I want, it isn't happening.

My jingle project is in my beach bag. It's the perfect thing to while away the time while hubby is sleeping. Now, to just get TO the beach to work on it. We will be going the 2nd weekend in June, and we will be taking guests with us.

More about that later!

Mermaid Hair Accessories

You know, you don't have to be a mermaid to enjoy pretty seashell hair accessories.

I know most of us walk around incognito with real legs. It's an adaptation acquired out of necessity. There were only so many mermen left in the sea, and some of us were required to seek a companion on dry land.  Thus, the need for legs. I know some of you may be just like me, and prefer our tails and scales to having to shave those things called legs.

(oh, that was fun!)

After making a custom order for a hair barrette and bobby pins this past week, I dove in and made a few for my shop that are perfect for us land lubber mermaids.

Freshwater pearls add a romantic touch to this pretty seashell barrette.

This Mexican flat scallop made a great base for spiral turritella's and limpet shells for this mermaid inspired barrette.

I don't think I can pick a favorite between these two. Love them both!

Another large size barrette, this subtle hair accessory is made with limpets and umbonium shells.

I have had so much fun with these!!!

I made several sets of bobby pins, here are a few...

I gave these kings crown shells a couple of coats of gloss to bring out the pretty colors and give them that just from the sea wet look. This is listed as a set of four.

Also available in a set of two in a light color.

This set of two has much darker colors and would be really nice in blonde hair.

or a set of two that are nearly white!

I still have a set of two small size limpet barrettes available, too!

and I ordered more limpets (cause these aren't Florida shells!) to make some more.

I'm working on a limpet headband as well, and hope to finish it over the weekend!

Which hair accessories bring out the mermaid in you?

Coastal Home Decor

Oh yes, you read that right, my ocean loving beachy friends!

I am adding a new section to my Etsy shop! Seashell Home Decor!

I've actually had the supplies for a few months, and finally decided on which shells to use.

Check out my ceiling fan/light pulls!

 This Atlantic Cockle also has a crystal dangle on the inside/other side, too.

This is a nice size shell, not too big, but not a little thing either.

Fighting Conchs make awesome fan/light pulls...

With dangles made of conch shell, and little freshwater pearls.

Love the conchs! I made 2 of these...

One dark, and one light. The light color one is my personal favorite.

I also made doubles of Sharks Eye Moon Snail shells with different dangles on each one.

This one has freshwater pearls and a Sand Opal Swarovski Crystal bicone.

This one has been adorned with a single freshwater pearl, and Pacific Blue Opal Crystals. These are nice and big, too!

My next doubles are Sunray Venus shells.

This seashell fan pull has rubber coated acrylic beads, and a palm wood bead.

But this is my favorite of these! Freshwater pearls, wooden beads, and an Opal crystal. It's the same size as the first Sunray Venus. Hubby tried to snag these for our fans...the fan/light in our livingroom doesn't have any chain pulls. It's completely remote control operated. LOL!!!!
I do have fans in the Florida room with chain pulls...I'll make one just for him!

Last, but not least by any means...

a good size Olive Shell with freshwater baroque pearls, and Topaz crystals.

See the little blemish where it met with something in the depths below? Maybe a predator, or maybe a rock?

It doesn't take away from it's beauty or usefulness. I like this color combo, too.

These aren't in my Etsy shop yet. I wanted to debut them here for you first!
If you want to call dibs on them now, let me know and I'll reserve them as I list them.

I am one sale away from 100 sales in my Etsy shop! WOO HOO!
That 100th sale will get a freebie!

I'm also trying to think of a prize for a giveaway should I ever reach that 100th Follower!

I am so very thankful to each one of you, and I'd like to show my appreciation for your participation.

I love my beachy friends!

What would YOU like for a giveaway prize?

I have some new accessories coming up. Some are listed, and some are not.... and they aren't all hair accessories either!

See you tomorrow!

Maple Leaf Shell Earrings

A pretty and elegant little shell, the maple leaf shell is from the Bursidae family. They are similar to the Tritons.

I don't usually work with bought shells, but I have to admit I don't mind as much as I used to. I do have to continually remind myself that seashells are a byproduct. Other cultures eat what is in the shells, like we eat oysters, clams, and mussels, and their shells are the byproduct. I can't imagine eating what comes from these.

I do prefer to work with my found shells, although it makes saying goodbye to the item much harder. I form an attachment to the shells when I find them, and that attachment gets stronger as I play with the shell and gaze upon it until it sells. Such is the life of a seashell jewelry maker. sigh

The maple leaf shell earrings have been fun! I have broken a few while drilling. That's always the scary part! If it can survive being drilled, it's all good. If I think it won't, I try the alternatives and forgo the drilling.

I always want my jewelry to be unique, and try to make each pair of earrings, and each necklace, or bracelet different than the last. These would easily be replicated for bridesmaids earrings though.

I have some shell necklaces coming up next! Some bought shells, and some found shells, too! For now, it's back to taking some retakes of these earrings. I am not 100% happy with them yet. These were the best 3 out of the last 30 I've taken.

These seashell earrings will be in my Etsy shop soon!

Bright and Colorful

How are ya'll doin'? Hope you had a great weekend!

I did some more playing around with leather, and shells....and Greek Mykonos beads. My son now wants one of these bracelets in green, teal, and yellow.

This olive shell is quite unique, and has a spot of blue on it that looks like ink.

These beads are so cool, and this bracelet has 28 beads on it. I'm lovin' the bright colors, and it's unlike anything I've ever done before.

I want to make more of these! This was fun, and it was cool to step out of my comfort zone once again. Sometimes you just have to take a walk on the wild side!

This bracelet fits an 8 to an 8.5 inch wrist. I tried it on my son to get the size. Chunky bracelets measure longer than your wrist size to accommodate the beads and such on it.

This is definitely one bright and colorful bracelet, and you can read the full description here, in my Etsy shop.

I have some new pretty and girly things coming up this week! I hope you stop by to visit and see them!

I'm lovin' your comments, and usually respond via email if you are a reply blogger. I'd love to answer all comments! Check your profile, and make sure your email is connected to it for a reply, please :D

Thanks for hanging out with me today, and always have a beachy day!

Beach Wedding Bridesmaid Necklaces

Are you ready for another unveiling? I've really been on a designing kick lately!

I bring to you my Beach Wedding Bridesmaid Necklaces!

Something else I've had in mind for a loooooong time. I'm finally getting around to doing many of those things that have been sitting on the back burner of my mind.

The backside, or inside is pretty, too!

 

I think these would be awesome for a beach wedding!

I have enough of these Spiral Turitella shells to make several more in custom colors for the wedding party. Freshwater, or Swarovski Pearls come in a myriad of colors. Okay, maybe not a myriad, but very very many! I chose white for the first set cause it's so wedding-y.

These are on sterling silver chains, with sterling findings....only the bead caps are silver plated.

I have two more gorgeous necklaces laid out right now. I may have mentioned one of them yesterday???? I really can't remember! DOH! Do busy hands make a brain more vacant? Or maybe my brain is just too full right now? LOL!

Anyway....they would also be gorgeous for a wedding!
As well as this one~

This one actually looks so much better hanging!

So, more beach wedding necklaces coming up!

I can't wait to show you the piece de resistance!

But that my dear friends is another post!

What do ya think? Another winner? Maybe????

A Slice of Paradise

I very recently had a custom order that inspired me to start a new collection of jewelry!

This oh so cool and beachy lady contacted me via Etsy to create a custom and very unique necklace for her. She even drew the design of what she wanted, and I came up with the components to create it.

 It was so fun! Custom orders really are a blast and I love doing them! It took a few tweaks to get it just right, but she loves it. I can't wait til she see's the real thing! She should get it on Thursday. Yea!

The pendant is a slice of a laevistrombus canarium, or a conch shell. Specifically the dog conch. There are many types of strombus shells. I thought it was a fighting conch until I got my hands on it. It's smooth where a fighting conch has points.

So, I also ordered a few other sliced shells when I ordered hers. I just had to. I was inspired!

Drum roll please~

I'd like to unveil the beginning of my Slice of Paradise Collection!

Seeing the inside of the shells is awesome! I love the spiral swirl inside this lettered olive. You can see more pics, and the full descriptions in my Etsy shop!

A little something for everyone, both feminine and casual styles, for him and for her. I want to add to this collection soon....after I finish a few other things.

Do you think the name is appropriate???

Little Seashell Things

I haven't had much time for big projects, or getting back to time consuming projects.

I have done some little seashell things between custom orders :D

If you've been by my shop this week, you've already seen them.

If not.....well now you can!

Seashell Mother's Pin/Brooch

This Venus Sunray was very accommodating, having a natural made hole in the perfect place. A predator, such as a drill, accomplished this daunting task. The Sunray Venus is not an easy shell to drill. You would think they would be, being nice and thin. But no, they tend to crack and chip. (I'm working on it! but am afraid to combine electricity and water! It can be done, drilling in a water bath. I'm just a little chicken to do it.)

Any way.....this Seashell Mother's Pin can be customized. These crystals are easily changed, and it wouldn't be difficult to add crystals to represent more children. I have a plan if such turns out to be the case.

It has been over a year since I blogged about this cute little beach pail charm. Thanks to my super duper weather proof, waterproof adhesive, I came up with this little cutie!

Seashell Beach Pail Necklace

 I mixed some sand with my glue and stuffed it in the pail, and then glued on my tiny shells. I let it dry and cure for several days. I wish I could find a mini shovel charm!

This vintage owl has been in my possession for many years. That's how I know it's vintage! It had lost the center turquoise piece. I fixed it!

Owl Seashell Necklace

A small cowrie shell took care of the empty spot. I think he's dang cute! I did find another chain that matches well, so I may (will probably) change the chain, take new pics, and change the listing a bit. The mini ball chain really isn't doing it for me.

I saw these heart cockles some time ago, and finally talked myself into buying some.

Seashell Heart Necklace

The heart bail adds a sweet touch, and the chain is oh so fine and delicate looking, but the links are soldered. A lock and key charm just naturally goes with hearts, and you know there has to be a pearl if I can manage it :D

I made a new bobby pin set to add to the accessories section in my shop.

Seashell Bobby Pins

These hair pins/bobby pins would be so pretty for a flower girl! I wouldn't be opposed to sticking some like this in my bun! I didn't dare drill these. They are thin, and very lightweight....and brittle. Drilling them would cause a weak spot, and therefor would be prone to breakage... best to glue these on to something!

So, I did get to do some playing this week!

Did you find something crafty to play with?

Edited to add....This was my 200th post! WOOHOO! Milestone baby!