Scarlette Dove

Days 4 through 8...the challenge continues

2012-01-09T21:38:00.000-08:00

So after being what seems like an eternity without internet...seriously, what did we do before the WORLD WIDE WEB?!...I'm finally able to post my photos of my "Earring a Day Challenge." My internet went out last week while trying to post Day #4 pair of earrings. I spent Days #5--#7 arguing with AT&T and finally getting a new modem and tech guy installing the modem on Day #9.

Here are pairs #4 through yesterday #8:

Day #4: "Purple Rose Earrings"

Beading Daily Challenge- Day#4: "Purple Rose Earrings"

Ingredients:
2 purple polymer clay roses (made from a mold)
6 iridescent purple/goldish crystals
sterling earring hooks

Very lightweight & comfy!

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Day #5: "Turquoise Melody Earrings"

Beading Daily Challenge- Day#5: "Turquoise Melody Earrings"

Ingredients:

2 Turquoise heart-shaped stones

6 tiny faceted red Jade beads

Sterling earring hooks

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Day #6: "Regal Earrings"

Inspired by a pair of earrings worn by the royalty during the 15th century Europe...

Beading Daily Challenge- Day#6: "Regal Earrings"

Ingredients:

2 London Blue Topaz colored glass beads

2 coin-shaped Freshwater Pearls

Sterling Bali spacers

Sterling earring hooks

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Day #7: "Simple Star Earrings"

Beading Daily Challenge- Day#7: "Simple Star Earrings"

I had a pair of left over beads from a charm bracelet. Sometimes the best and simplest creations come from the 'left overs."

Ingredients:

2 Turquoise star-shaped stones

Sterling earring hooks

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Day #8: "Simple Star Earrings"

Beading Daily Challenge- Day#8: "Santa Fe Sunset Earrings"

Complimenting the colors of the sun dancing off the clay dessert...

Ingredients:

2 oval lampwork beads

4 red Magnesium stones

Sterling Bali Spacers

Sterling earring hooks

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Okay that's what I've been busy making these past days without the internet. I've also made some neat jewelry boxes and a couple of charm bracelets..but that's for next time. I will have today's Day #9 earrings posted as soon as my camera charges up.

If anyone else is doing a jewelry or artwork challenge let me know. Post your link in the comments section.

Earring a Day Challenge...Day #3

2012-01-03T15:20:00.000-08:00

Day 3 is here and these are my earrings...

Beading Daily Challenge-- Day #3: Mermaid Tears Earrings

Inspired by the sea and the mermaid scene from Pirates of the Caribbean: Stranger Tides (we rented that movie last night and that was the only scene that stuck with me). Anyhow, the mermaids had beautiful shimmery tails, despite the fact that they were evil.

Ingredients:

2 large Abalone Shell beads (these beads are closed and large...about 3 1/4")

2 green shimmery crystals

Sterling silver wire & hooks

Let me know what you think.

Earring a Day Challenge...Day #2

2012-01-02T21:49:00.000-08:00

Day two is here and I have my earrings!! These earrings were so fun and easy to make. I had a left over strand of tiny silver crystals on my work table and some scraps of 20 gauge wire. To make these earrings begin by making your basic beginning wire-wrap loop. Run the crystals through the wire and finish with another wire-wrap loop. I used a mandrel to form the hoop but if you don't own a mandrel anything round will work. Afterwards I made another wire-wrap loop to attach both ends of the crystals to the bottom section. I left the top of the wire-lopp blank to insert my Sterling earring hook...and voila...a quick pair of bling'ed out hoops! Stay tuned for tomorrows pair of earrings.

Beading Daily Challenge-- Day #2: Bling-Bling Hoops

Welcome 2012 with new designs...

2012-01-01T22:05:00.000-08:00

Happy 2012 to everyone! May this year be full of wonderful adventures jammed packed with creativity and kindness!

Last year flew by quick. After my last show of the year I took a mini-break to spend time with friends and family and to re-charge my creativity. I've been brainstorming new ideas, color palettes, and designs I plan on launching this year. I really want to challenge myself more this year and take my designs to a new level.

I've gotten a jump start on one particular challenge that is being started on "Beading Daily," a website/forum/blog dedicated to beaders. Trust me, there are a lot of us out there! One of there challenges is called "A Pair of Earrings a Day." This particular challenge calls for making a pair of earrings a day with whatever beads you have lying around. The idea is to find time to create something. If you can't create a "pair a day" they suggest a pair a week or if you don't want to make earrings swap them out for a necklace or bracelet a week. Anything that keeps your creativity flowing...stress-free!

I've decided to take the "Earrings a Day" challenge for one whole month, then move on to something new the following month. I will post my progress here on the blog with photos. I'm thinking of just posting the earrings I make during this month exclusive to my ETSY store but I haven't decided yet.

Here are my pair of earrings to January 1st... let me know what you think.

Beading Daily Challenge-- Day #1: Super Fancy Earrings

Ingredients:
Sterling Silver,
a pinch of Freshwater Pearls,
tons of Rock Quartz crystal briolettes,
2 large Opal teardrops for beauty.

Black Friday Online Special & Esperanza "Peace Market" Weekend

2011-11-25T00:08:00.000-08:00

Black Friday Online Special:

Receive 20% of your order plus FREE shipping!! Use code: HOLIDAY
Offer valid Fri. & Sat. November 25th--26th

Join me this weekend at the Esperanza Peace & Justice Center's "Peace Market."
When: Fri. & Sat. November 25th--26th
Time: 10:00am--6:00pm
Location: 922 San Pedro; San Antonio, TX 78212

Hope to see you there!!

Happy Thanksgiving Special

2011-11-24T01:45:00.000-08:00

Wishing everyone a safe & happy Thanksgiving!

For those of you online today getting a jump start on all of the "Black Friday" sales and specials...I, too, am having a special...an "early birdie" special.

Now, if your hitting the streets tomorrow to begin (or finish) your holiday shopping definitely come to the Esperanza Peace & Justice Center "Peace Market"...an alternative to commercial shopping. I, as well as the rest of my crew...Ruby and my mom (we're a tiny crew..lol) will have a booth at the Peace Market. The event is two days (Fri. & Sat) from 10:00am--6:00pm. If you're in the neighborhood stop by...the market will have an array of vendors selling arts/crafts from local artist.

See my website for directions.

And remember if you can't make it to the "Peace Market" you can always stop by my studio anytime!

I've been published!!

2011-11-24T01:04:00.000-08:00

Busy...busy..busy...

Dia de los Muertos came and left so quickly I didn't get the chance to comment on the shows or share the pictures. Both the show at Say Si and the Mercado were so much fun. The weather was beautiful and the crowds were steady. The Dia de los Muertos procession downtown was amazing!! The large skeleton puppets danced through the cobble stone streets of the Market Square followed by dancers carrying marigold glowers. Almost everyone had there face painted like a sugar skull or wore large hats adorned with feathers like la Catrina. I did post pictures on Facebook but here are a few:

This year's Dia de los Muertos events were a lot of fun! Can't wait till next year.

Changing the subject...

I am happy to say that one of my necklaces, "Leaves of Fall" has been featured in Bead Trends Magazine November 2011 issue!! To celebrate I am having FREE SHIPPING on my website through the month of November.

Here's the necklace that was featured:

The necklace is made with Turquoise stones and reconstituted slabs of Amber and is available for purchase on my website. I would like to thank the editor, Tatia M., of Bead Trends Magazine for considering my necklace for the issue.

Dia de los Muertos just around the corner..

2011-10-28T22:52:00.000-07:00

With Dia de los Muertos just around the corner I have been in full speed create-mode! I'm vending at two Dia de los Muertos shows this week.

The first show, DIA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION, is this weekend at the Market Square (downtown San Antonio). The 2-Day show is going to be a blast!! Live music (BOMBASTA, AZUL, MARIACHIS, etc), a dance procession, Day of the Dead fashion show, and local "artesanos" like me! If you're in the San Antonio area stop by and say hi!

The second show I will be at is Say Si's 5th Annual "Muertito Fest" next week. It's a fun-filled 3-Day event. You can find more information on my website. I will post more info here on Monday.

In the meantime, here is a sample of some of my new Dia de los Muertos artwork...enjoy!

Canvas block of a "Catrina" decked out in gliter..glitter..glitter.

Barely catch my breath

2011-09-13T02:17:00.000-07:00

That was one quick summer. I haven't been around as much as I hoped. So much happened so fast that I could barley catch my breath. My aunt suddenly passed away this summer from a massive heart attack. She left behind four children along with three sisters, one brother, a mother and a niece (me) who have spent most of the summer adjusting to her loss. She was a huge supporter and fan of my artwork. I would like to thank those of you who have reached out to my family and me via text, e-mail, and Facebook. Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated.

In spite of my obvious creative block, the other night I was in my studio re-arranging and I found some butterfly beads I had stashed away for a mixed media project (which I plan to get to...one day). I saw these gorgeous tear-drops laying on the table across from my and the idea came to me...

Dreamy Butterfly Earrings

These look absolutely dreamy, hence the name! They are very lightweight and comfy. You can find them on my website by clicking here. That night I ended up making several pairs of earrings and two necklaces. I posted most of them of my website and gave status updates on Facebook when the other where posted. I still have a couple more items left to post....

Stay tuned.

Viva Frida... Surprise Gift!!

2011-07-11T16:40:00.000-07:00

"I paint my own reality. The only thing I know is that I paint because I need to, and I paint whatever passes through my head without any other consideration."

-Frida Kahlo

Mexican painter (1907 - 1954)

This month my website is dedicated to an artist and icon who continues to leave her mark on both the art and fashion world long after her death....Frida Kahlo.

Through the month of July receive a complimentary Frida Kahlo 'surprise-gift' with orders of $25.00 or more. We're talking some awesome 'surprise-gifts'...jewelry, artwork, belt buckles!!

To qualify just make a purchase of $25.00 or more (before shipping and handling) and voila...a Frida surprise will be automatically added to your order!

Offer valid through the entire month of July!!

Announcement...

2011-06-21T20:49:00.000-07:00

One of my necklaces has been picked to be in the November 2011 issue of Bead Trends Magazine! I'm super excited!! Thank you to everyone who has congratulated me via Facebook and e-mail.

It's getting hot in here...

2011-06-20T21:11:00.000-07:00

Summer is here and it's a hot one in south Texas!! I have been a busy working...working..working...trying to stay cool as the temperature reaches 100+ degrees. The "Bring the Bling Cuffs" are ready and will be uploaded to the website within the next couple of days but here is a tiny sneak peak...

Speaking of insane heat....what better way to stay cool then with your hair up?! My exclusive pony-tail holders will not only keep you cool but ever so fashionable! You can either rock your Santo or Skulls.

Whatever your choice, I have a growing selection on my website.

FREE Shipping...extended weekend!

2011-05-25T20:50:00.000-07:00

From now through May 31st enjoy FREE SHIPPING on the website!! New items have just been added and more will be added throughout the weekend.

www.scarlettedove.com

Back in the studio...

2011-05-22T18:13:00.000-07:00

After a jammed-packed month of shows in April I decided to take some time off and return to my studio at the beginning of June. Yeah, right?! Like I could ever be away from my studio that long. It was a nice try, though. I made it 4 weeks and now I'm back....in the full creative swing.

I have a moleskine packed with ideas and new jewelry designs. "Bring the bling" is a new line of cuff bracelets I'm working on. Bring in summer with my new colorful bling'd-out cuffs with Loteria and Frida Kahlo images. And for my 'calavera' lovers....new paper-mache masks painted in bright colors decorated with flowers.

It's going to be a long hot summer and I plan on staying in my studio where it's nice and cool. I will not be doing any shows this summer so you're more than welcome to stop by my studio.

Be sure to sign-up and follow my blog and Facebook. You don't want to miss exclusive give-aways that will happen this summer.

Stay tuned!!