New to the Shop - Mabolo Wood Necklace, Spring Fling I Earrings, & Wood Agate Necklace

I've been busy adding more designs to my Etsy Shop including two new Unisex necklaces and a fun and flirty pair of earrings.  Great for summer birthdays and hard-to-find men's gifts!

Mabolo Wood Necklace

Yep, you've seen this necklace before in my Tough guy meets Teddybear post.  

My husband wears this one all the time :)

Wood Agate Necklace

 This straightforward/neutral design work well with just about anything!

Spring Fling I Earrings

Dangling Czech glass fringe make this pair fun and flirty!   

They are a great compliment to my Spring Fling Bracelet design.

New to the Shop - Carnelian Candy

 Beads always remind me of candy for some reason.  

When a new shipment arrives, I'm like a kid in a candy store and all those bright colors look so delicious.  The carnelian and coral I used in this pair is no exception.  I could just gobble them up!

Carnelian Candy

Have a SWEET day!

New to the Shop - Royal Simplicity

I recently added a new necklace and bracelet design to my Etsy shop!

Meet Royal Simplicity!

Royal Simplicity Necklace

I'm a big fan of stones with varying tonal ranges.  

I think it makes the piece more versatile and complimentary to several wardrobe colors.

Royal Simplicity Bracelet

The Antique "New" Jade in this piece has tones ranging from warm tans and browns to light greens and aquas.  

Set off beautifully by a lovely vermeil clasp, this design is both simple and regal at the same time!
Gee, wonder how it got it's name? : )

Behind the Moon First Home Show - April 2011

As many of you know I recently had my first home showing of my jewelry designs and I'm SSOO excited to report....
it was a success!

I worked really hard on all aspects of the show and sale and it seems that most of it worked out really well, I will tweak a few things here and there but my second one shouldn't be as labor intensive as the first (I know my husband and boys are happy about that).

It would not have been a success without the
support of my friends and family.
You all have been so encouraging since way before Behind the Moon was even a legitimate business and I can't thank you enough for coming.
And to those that brought guests...
A HUGE THANK YOU
for helping to expose my designs to some new eyes.
That alone is invaluable to me.

So here are some pics from the day.  Too bad it was such a gray rainy day.
I hope everyone enjoyed themselves!

Me and all my lovelies. 
I had three main displays set up.  My mantle works so nicely as a display space  but I will be designing a single table scape for future home shows and craft fairs.

Onyx & Obsidian Drops, Onyx & Obsidian Bangle (Coming soon to Etsy) : Drops of Rain : Morning Dew Necklace, Goldlip Shell Earrings

 First Frond: Carolina Moon: Calming Waters
Blushing Bronze (Coming soon to Etsy) : African Bloom :  African Turquoise (Coming soon to Etsy)

 
Some pics of my designs.  
Yep I know.... I need to take the time to figure out how to better crop and edit in photobucket, 
but bear with me, I'm often in a time crunch!

Wrap me in Chains Earrings & Necklace : Spring Fling II (coming soon to Etsy) : Sands of Time
Royal Simplicity Bracelet (coming soon to Etsy) : Royal Simplicity Necklace (coming soon to Etsy) : Rose Quartz
 Pistachio Pearl : African Turquoise : Blushing Bronze (coming soon to Etsy)


More designs.
I'm loving the set in the very center.  Its called Royal Simplicity (coming to my Etsy shop soon!).

 

coming soon to Etsy 

Beaded Bookmarks

 I was able to premier my new line of bookmarks affectionately called "Book Bling".  

Also coming soon to Etsy.  They were a real hit!

 

The giveaway.

Anyone who brought a guest got entered to win these pretty chandeliers!  

Congrats to Tammy!

Carnelian Carnival : Queen of Diamonds : Golden Pear : Satin Sand Pearl

More Earring Designs

Wood Agate (coming soon to Etsy) : Mabolo Wood (coming soon to Etsy)

For Him

I debuted my "for him" line of men's necklaces.  

My husband has the Mabolo Wood, see Tough guy meets teddy bear.

Some happy customers
Friends and family made the day!  These gorgeous gals left with some gorgeous baubles :)



What could be better than great friends, good food, and jewelry? 

I'm looking forward to doing it again!

Display Inspirations

This weekend I am spending a good bit of time working on displays for my jewelry for my upcoming home showing.  I am on a SLIM budget so I will really need to get my creative DIY juices flowing.  I need to try and use as much stuff I already have around my house as possible.  

Of course I went straight to the internet and blogworld for some inspiration.  

Here are some of my finds.

Dress Up your Drawers

I love these displays made out of old typesetter drawers.  I actually have one of these at home but it was a gift and I am loathe to drill in it or alter it in any way.  Hmmm...wonder if I can get my super-talented hubby to make me something similar but customized.  Looks like I just filled up his time for the next few days ;)

Pretty in Pink

I love the bold use of color in this one.  

You usually think of neutral backdrops for your pieces but this really has some POP!  It would immediately draw my attention and I would be excited to peruse these lovelies all afternoon.

Nice Knobs

Awesome use of knobs, drawer pulls, and coat hooks.... I'll likely be stealing this idea!  

Gives a nice boudoir feel and who doesn't want their own private boudoir?!

A Tray full of Serenity

These are very me....I love rocks.  Reminds me of those zen rock gardens.

I like the structure and balance of this set-up, and yet the necklaces are free to have a more organic feel as they lay among the pebbles.

Which of these is your favorite?

We'll see what I am able to come up with.  Wish me luck!