Wednesday, March 21, 2012

I am enamel crazy!

The past two weeks I have been working furiously on my Etsy jewelry shop. I've been making new items and adding new items. Frankly, I've been making more items than I have time to list. But, it's really exciting to have new things to show. I've also been changing my backgrounds to white, which I love. It was very difficult to do that before when I just had a point and shoot camera. I learned to do enamel and I'm really happy with the finished pieces I've made. It's lovely having some pops of color in my shop!
First, I think this may be my favorite necklace. I just love these bright colors on the gold chain. It really makes them pop. The polka dots are just so adorable! I also have a sterling silver version with black and white dots. Rainbow Polka Dot Necklace
I learned to use enamel just so I could create some bright colorful enamel birds. This was my first idea and I'm really happy with how it came out. I used a dappling block to dome these sterling silver discs. Personalized Initial Disc Necklace
And here is the super secret pennant necklace I've been working on! I have another color combination coming soon. Pennant Banner Necklace
And finally I've been wanting to add more lockets to my shop for a long time now. For this necklace, I used bright red to enamel the top of a vintage heart locket. Red Heart Locket Necklace

22 comments:

  1. I love enamel! If it's on copper I love it even more. Loved this post!~Cindy, visiting from Blogging Buddies

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  2. Oooooh....the birds are adorable! I love it!

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  3. Love the bright colors of the enamels. Great for spring and summer.

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  4. Thanks! Yeah I'm feeling very spring-ish lately!

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  5. Love the rainbow necklace :) the banner one is cute too, nice work!

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  6. Love the pennant banner necklace! So cute and colorful.

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  7. Michelle, these are all AMAZING looking! I looove the polka dot and heart locket - I've added ur etsy page to my next shopping spree :)

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    1. I saw that! I totally didn't even think to add your shop to my favorites! I just look at it when I come to your blog. But, I'm going to do that today.

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  8. I've been going through an enamel phase, too! I was in NYC last month and I kept finding stuff I loved. Unfortunately for me, the bracelet I *really* wanted was like, $400. Which is ridiculous, so I had to come home without it. :-(

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    1. Ahhh...yeah it's hard to shell out $400 on jewelry for yourself. As a gift on the other hand... :-)

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  9. Thanks so much everyone for your sweet comments. I'm so glad you like the new items!

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  10. My goodness! The birds are the sweetest necklaces ever!

    Just beautiful :)
    Mandy @ Little Maison

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  11. Oh my word! I love all of them! You're so talented. I'm excited to see all the jewelry you add to your shop.

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    1. Aw thanks Chelsea! There certainly will be more. I'm working like a fiend.

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  12. Wow...these are all so gorgeous! i need that red heaert locket! LOOOOOVE!

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  13. Michelle, I love the enamel pendants. The birds remind my the bluebird jewellery i had when i was younger. Your work is stunning.... Off to check out your shop xxx

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  14. Thank you Leah and Kinga! I appreciate that!

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  15. Wow, you have been a busy little bee! I love the addition of the enamel. It adds such a beautiful touch of happy to your collection. Really, really lovely, M!

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  16. Awesome work, Michelle! These are gorgeous, but hands down, my fave is that heart-shaped locket necklace!

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  17. Thank you Theresa and Lauren! I definitely needed a touch of happy!

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  18. Wow, I really like the polka dot necklace, and it's priced so reasonably. I will definitely follow this blog.

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