Happy Earth Day!

I made a bunch of jewelry last night with earthy themes. I do try and reuse old broken jewelry parts when I can. There was definitely a color theme last night, blue and green and I didn't even realize today was Earth Day till this morning. I know I'm bad with dates. Today is my brother Nathan's birthday, wish I could see him he just recently moved all the way to the west coast! Happy birthday Nate!

On a side note I will be offering some eco-wallets and bags in my shop soon made by my lovely Mama. These are so cool and I've been using my wallet for about a year now and I still get compliments every where I go. Look for them soon!

These are my latest offerings and remember this is jewelry with a purpose of helping others in need.

I'm in love with a monkey!!

Coral Reef focal

Coral Reef Necklace that started it all!

Yes you read that right! I'm in love with a monkey named Beady Monkey! I found her while browsing the supplies section of Etsy looking for unique beads. How unique are handmade beads made out of horn, with beautiful paper on top and a glossy resin finish? VERY!! I ordered a set of beads with a coral reef theme and she threw in a few freebies which got me started!! When my beads arrived I squealed with excitement! Well not literally but I was in awe, thought they were super cool. Immediately I started thinking about my designs with her super cool beads for my shop Impress 2 Bless (you can read about it more here).

These are my designs:

Hey Chickie Bracelet (the chic is a Beady Monkey bead)

Nature Girl Bracelet (bird focal)

Coral Reef Earrings

Coral Reef Bracelet

So check out her shop for unique beads and one of a kind jewelry!! You'll fall in love too! Check out her blog as well for other fabulous things.

Bet you didn't know ...

I started a new Etsy shop. Yes I know I said I would cut back but this shop isn't really for me, it's for others. This came out of me wanting to help my friends and family in need. I have a lot going on on both sides of my family at the moment, people needing help and in financial difficulty. Major life changes are happening and we're not all sure we're ready for these things to happen. My art has kind of taken a back burner lately and I think this is one of the reasons why. I never have my own money when it comes to wanting to help others so I came up with the idea to make and sell jewelry and if it profits (I am praying it does) then I can help my loved ones. Every little bit helps right? I'm faithfully making jewelry in the evenings and spending time with my kiddo during the day. Next day if I can I post them in the shop and on my FB Fanpage. Please check it out when you get a chance. I've had one sale the second day my shop was running, boy was that encouraging! Another idea I had was to put one piece of art in this shop and the money would go towards a missionary friend I have who needs financial support. (still working on this one)
I've named my shop Impress 2 Bless. Please spread the word for me. I may do a giveaway from time to time on here as well. If you would like to donate old beads or anything jewelry related I would gladly welcome it and turn it into something new! Just let me know. You can follow me on Twitter as well @impress2bless

Deuteronomy 16:17: "All must give as they are able, according to the blessings given to them by the Lord your God."

Here are a few of my favorites in the shop now:

Another cool giveaway!!

Hi all,

I've been discovering a lot of new artisans out there and happened to see this on someone's Facebook today! Check out this great giveaway, the prizes are awesome too!! I LOVE her jewelry!

Enjoy, go enter and good luck!!

BTW still looking for my art mojo!!!

Aimée

Announcing ....

Hesperion Designs!! No I did not create another Etsy shop, although I could ... I've got too much going on! My great friend Chandra did!! Just thought I'd make a little announcement for her! This is her Grand Opening promotion: Grand Opening Sale of 10% off all items between now and January 31, 2008. YAY! She has some cute handmade jewelry and some super funky ones as well! Check it out!! Let's wish Chandra lots of luck and success on her new venture! Chandra feel free to post a little blog here as well! :)

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