Strawberry Daiquiris

I have to confess my favorite drink. The taste of strawberries and whipped cream in a signature daiquiri glass is something I look forward to on special occasions and after very long days at work.

So I came across these Swarovski crystals, and the color reminded me so much of daiquiris that I had to make a piece of jewelry. I am sure that I am not the only person out there that enjoys fashion, a nice fruity drink, and some time to relax.

I have made two pairs of these earrings, one each available in my Artfire Shop and in my Etsy Shop, and I am not sure when more will be available.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read.

My Wedding Jewelry.

It's been one month since we were married in Maui. I cannot believe how fast the time passes. There we were standing on the beach without shoes in our formal clothing at sunset. A sailboat and mountain range behind us, the crashing of the Makena Beach waves...such beauty.

I wanted to share some pictures of the jewelry I wore. The first picture is a bracelet made with black Mother of Pearl and Black Onyx. I didn't wear this piece at the ceremony, but I wore it plenty during the honeymoon. The random black and white swirl of the beads has a lovely iridescent glow to them.

This next bracelet is made with vintage lace, gunmetal, and sterling silver. The toggle is a pretty good size with a heart-shaped filigree pattern...the perfect focal piece. It's really hard not to wear this piece or any of these others on a daily basis. It fits snugly on my wrist, and the chain has enough slack to move.

This extravagant choker features vintage black lace, gunmetal, Karen Hilltribe fine silver, and a very elegant dichroic glass pendant. I originally wanted a large rose focal to match the clasp, but I couldn't get one in time, and this heart pendant was right in plain sight the whole time!

These gunmetal filigree earrings feature black freshwater pearls, sterling silver, and Cubic Zirconia. They are very comfortable to wear, and this is my first pair of chandelier type earrings - so they're extra special. The hearts on the post earrings are large enough to be noticed and to catch the sunlight, and small enough to not distract from the filigree and chains. I really like the way these turned out, and I want to make a variation of these for sale sometime in the future.

This short necklace is made with black freshwater pearls and gunmetal. I wore this alongside my choker, and the lengths worked out perfectly. The heart pendant rested over the pearls, and they both sat tight, yet relaxed.

And yes...I wore a black dress to match!

In a future post I'll have to show off my black diamonds, and I have a story to tell about our trip to Jared's to get our rings engraved...it will open your eyes to the world of "professional" jeweler chains.

Thank you so much for reading.

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Christina
__1337 Art

Stud Post Earrings.

Are you in the market for stud post earrings and are unable to find them? I offer then in a constantly growing variety of sizes in gemstones, shells, aluminum roses, and cat's eye fiber optic glass. I pierced my ears last summer for the first time, and I am in love with the idea of stud earrings. Please feel free to check out my shops for my current selection:

http://1337art.etsy.com/

http://1337art.artfire.com/

Thank you so much for reading!

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Christina
CM Designs dba 1337 Art
[Elite Art for the elite at heart.]

Featuring jewelry for men and women, awareness items, bookmarks, brooches, cards, cell phone charms, clip on earrings, cuff links, hair accessories, wine charms, and more!

You can also find _1337 Art on:
Twitter / Myspace / Live Journal / Deviant Art / Etsy / Artfire

New Items Coming Soon to __1337 Art!

I wanted to share a few of the items I will be working on next week:

Paua Shell Cabochon Rings.
Earring studs in Gemstone and Paua Shell.
Hair Pins in Gemstone, Paua Shell, and Glass.
Paua Shell Brooches. (Limited Edition)
Rose Stud Earrings.

I also have a couple of chokers, lots of earrings, and other items that have not been photographed yet. It's going to be a busy week! I'm excited to get my shops stocked again:

http://1337art.etsy.com
http://1337art.artfire.com

Thank you so much for reading, and please stay tuned as I will update when I list the new items for sale.

And don't forget that I am accepting custom orders again - just in time for the upcoming Mother's Day.

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Christina
CM Designs dba 1337 Art
[Elite Art for the elite at heart.]
Featuring jewelry for men and women, awareness items, bookmarks, brooches, cards, cell phone charms, clip on earrings, cuff links, hair accessories, wine charms, and more!

You can also find _1337 Art on:
Twitter / Myspace / Live Journal / Deviant Art / Etsy / Artfire

Journalism Inspired Earrings (more to come!)

I have been experimenting with making my own pendants and charms, and these earrings are a result of that experimentation.

Ever want to share to the world your passions, opinions, and perspective through words? Each earring is unique as it includes a randomly selected bit of real newspaper, and the glaze gives them an antiqued look. These one of a kind earrings are perfect for yourself or as a gift to a special journalist or writer you know.

The gunmetal (dark grey) kidney earwires measure approximately 24mm x 11mm - their elongated form is beautiful and striking. (Sterling Silver is also available.)

The antiqued silver pewter settings are approximately 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch.

I had fun making these, and I have plans to make similar items in the near future - collage earrings, pendants, necklaces, and etc. - and the themes will cover journalism, coffee, and so much more. Please feel free to keep checking back for the release of those items.

Thank you so much for reading,

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Christina
CM Designs dba 1337 Art
[Elite Art for the elite at heart.] Featuring jewelry for men and women, awareness items, bookmarks, brooches, cards, cell phone charms, clip on earrings, cuff links, hair accessories, wine charms, and more!

You can also find _1337 Art on:

Twitter / Myspace / Live Journal / Deviant Art / Etsy / Artfire

Feels like Summer...

It looks like the sun is supposed to say hello this next week, which will give me the opportunity to take and retake a lot of product images. It's not even close to Spring-cleaning and Shop cleaning time, but it feels like summer today - one of those cool evenings where the house is open to a subtle breeze, and all you need is a sheet to keep warm.

It make me wish I had a large covered deck where I could bring my lap top and a mug of coffee to enjoy the evening outdoors. I tend to like the sunlight when it isn't directly touching me.

There are two new item lines I will be working on and hopefully perfecting soon; collage-style earrings and collage-style glass pendants. Please check back often for their arrival!

__1337 Art has some more new items on the way, and I have been adding old Etsy listings to my Artfire Shop. I think I will also be listing some destash and supplies there as well fairly soon. I'm tempted to start a supplies shop; it would be free to list, and it would help me clear out some of my old beads and things.

I feel inspired to get to work. Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend.

Thank you so much for reading,

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Christina
CM Designs dba 1337 Art
[Elite Art for the elite at heart.] Featuring jewelry for men and women, awareness items, bookmarks, brooches, cards, cell phone charms, clip on earrings, cuff links, hair accessories, wine charms, and more!

You can also find _1337 Art on:

Twitter / Myspace / Live Journal / Deviant Art / Etsy / Artfire

Clip On Earrings and a Thank You!

I am excited to announce that clip on earrings will be available in my Etsy shop in the coming weeks. I just listed my first pair yesterday, which are cute (and ferocious) dragons.

You can find them for sale at the link below:
http://1337art.etsy.com

If you have any requests please feel free to send me an email at 1337art@gmail.com or by commenting on this blog post.

I also want to say a quick THANK YOU to CoconutPalmDesigns for featuring me in their blog:

http://coconutpalmdesigns.blogspot.com/

Thank you so much for your time,

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Christina
CM Designs dba 1337 Art
http://1337art.etsy.com
Elite Art for the elite at heart. Featuring jewelry for men and women, art collage, awareness items, bookmarks, cell phone charms, hair accessories, key chains, kilt pin brooches, wine charms, and more.

Custom orders are accepted.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast cancer is the third most common cause of death in the United States alone. Women have a 1 in 8 chance of developing the disease, and a 1 in 33 chance of it causing their death.

I have donated my previous Breast Cancer Awareness Items to a fund raiser, and so I made these simple earrings for my shop. Not everyone likes chunky and/or elaborate jewelry, so I thought these earrings are perfect for just about anyone.

All profits from this piece will be donated towards finding the cure through further research and studies. Please follow the link below to the selected charity:

http://www.bcrcwa.org/

You can find these lovely Breast Cancer Awareness Earrings for sale at my Etsy shop:

http://1337art.etsy.com/

In the upcoming months I plan to add more modern-friendly awareness items to my shop. If you have any suggestions for designs and specific causes please feel free to contact me at 1337art@gmail.com.

Thank you for reading,

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Christina

CM Designs dba 1337 Art

http://1337art.etsy.com

Elite Art for the elite at heart. Featuring jewelry for men and women, art collage, awareness items, bookmarks, cell phone charms, hair accessories, key chains, kilt pin brooches, wine charms, and more.

Custom orders are accepted.

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Clip On Earrings

Clip-on earrings can be a hard thing to shop for because a lot of things need to be taken into consideration such as materials, cost, and style. Precious Metal clip on earring components are very expensive resulting in a pricey pair of clip on earrings. Some people have allergies to nickel, which is found in a lot of the plated and base metal clip on components.

We currently do not have any clip on earrings in our shops, (etsy, silkfair) but it is something we are wanting to offer to our customers. It is hard to determine what kind of material to offer. If you experience difficulty trying to shop for a special pair of clip on earrings, or if you are wanting to find one online shop to purchase all of your clip on earrings, please let us know what you are looking for. Your voice will be heard, and we will be happy to work with you.

Also, if you see any pair of earrings in our shops (etsy, silkfair) that you would like made into clip on earrings please feel free to contact us via email 1337art@gmail.com or by replying to this blog post. We can easily make that switch for you.

Thank you so much for reading.

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Christina
CM Designs dba 1337 Art
http://1337art.etsy.com
http://1337art.silkfair.com

Elite Art for the elite at heart. Featuring jewelry for men and women, art collage, awareness items, bookmarks, cell phone charms, hair accessories, key chains, kilt pin brooches, wine charms, and more.

Custom orders are accepted.

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Taking Risks for your Business

I am in the jewelry business, and it's important to know your products inside and out. I went and got my ears pierced the other day (first time ever!), and ever since then I have a new understanding and view on earrings.

I reviewed the earrings that I currently have for sale as well as the ones previously made, and I can already tell my earring designs will never be the same. Change is good, and experience is better!

It's different to see things than to actually experience them. Now I can perfect the art of earring design; what hangs good, what works better with posts than with fishhooks, etc. It will be a whole new learning experience that I cannot wait to get started with.

It makes me think what other "risks" that I can take to better my business as well as better serve my customers. It also makes me think about people who do not have pierced ears. I'll be offering some clip on earrings sometime in the near future to better accommodate the needs of every customer. If you have any special requests for clip on earrings or any other jewelry design please feel free to contact us at 1337art@gmail.com We will be happy to work with you to achieve the piece of jewelry you have always wanted.

Thank you so much for reading,

-Christina
CM Designs dba 1337 Art
http://1337art.etsy.com
http://1337art.silkfair.com

Elite Art for the elite at heart. Featuring jewelry for men and women, art collage, bookmarks, cell phone charms, hair accessories, key chains, kilt pin brooches, wine charms, and more!

Custom orders are accepted.

Gun Metal Drop Earrings!

These lovely, simple earrings will add that touch of sophistication and curiosity to your everyday style. They are dark and flirty with a splash of matte black, white, light grey, or blue--perfect to wear with just about anything!

Gun metal is a beautiful dark grey (almost black) base metal that is becoming more fashionable.

You can find these four variations for sale at our Etsy shop!

http://1337art.etsy.com

It is a great time to start thinking about the holidays and stocking stuffers.



















Thank you so much for reading.

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Christina
CM Designs dba 1337 Art
http://1337art.etsy.com
http://1337art.silkfair.com

Elite Art for the elite at heart. Featuring jewelry for men and women, art collage, awareness items, bookmarks, cell phone charms, hair accessories, key chains, kilt pin brooches, wine charms, and more!

Custom orders are accepted.

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Lots of new items!

We at 1337 Art have been very busy for the last couple of weeks preparing for the summer long Farmer's Market that we are participating in. Please see the details below:

Farmer's Market in Key Center, WA.
June 22nd - September 28th
Every Sunday: 12pm - 4pm

Last Sunday was the first day of the Farmer's Market, and it was a great turn out! We have plans to offer new items and/or products every following Sunday.








All of our merchandise is coming with us during every Sunday of this event, which means we may sell out of the item(s) you were wanting! If you would like to make a purchase from our current selection: http://1337art.etsy.com we suggest taking advantage now!!

We have also added some great items to the supplies section on our Etsy Shop and will continue to add to it. Feel free to check it out!

http://1337art.etsy.com

Please keep checking back; we are going to try to get back into the swing of things with daily posts - Etsy Artist Features, promotional tips, great finds, new items and events, specials, and more!

Want to be featured as an Etsy Artist or know someone that does? Please send all inquiries to 1337art@gmail.com with the subject line: "Blog Feature Request." We are looking for Etsy Artists with unique talent, great pictures, and amazing products.

Thank you so much for your continued interest.

Enjoy your weekend,

Christina
CM Designs
http://1337art.etsy.com
Elite Art for the elite at heart.

Featuring jewelry for men and women, art collage, awareness items, bookmarks, cell phone charms, key chains, kilt pin brooches, wine charms, and more!

Customs are accepted.

Featured items:

Protection Potion Necklace
Sea Shell Wine Charms
Heart and Key Earrings
Dogs and Bones Bookmark

Trendy New Earrings!

Summer is a time to dress casually and comfortable. We have three new pairs of earrings that are both trendy and casual enough to wear everyday!

Our first pair of earrings consist of very cute blue porcelain dolphins. They sit atop blue crackle glass for extra shine when wearing out in the sunlight!

You can find these dolphin earrings for sale at our Etsy Shop:

http://1337art.etsy.com

Our next pair of earrings are for all of those soccer fans out there!

They are very simple featuring black and white "opal" glass beads with enameled pewter soccer balls. These are too cute to pass up! Is there a soccer girl in your family? These are perfect for her!

You can find our soccer earrings for sale at our Etsy Shop:

http://1337art.etsy.com

And lastly we have some very cool Yin and Yang earrings. A unity of opposites, and they are perfect and trendy for every day wear and flair.

The yin and yang are made of enameled pewter, and there are black and white "opal" glass beads.

You can find these yin and yang earrings for sale at our Etsy Shop:

http://1337art.etsy.com

All three pairs of earrings come with "rubber" ear wire clutches for added security. They are also all under $10.00. These are a steal!

To see more of our designs and products please feel free to visit our Etsy Shop:

http://1337art.etsy.com

We do accept custom orders in case you are interested in something extra special.

Thank you so much for your interest,

Christina
CM Designs
http://1337art.etsy.com
Elite Art for the elite at heart. Featuring jewelry for men and women, art collage, awareness items, bookmarks, cell phone charms, key chains, and more! Customs are accepted.