What I’ve been up to.

Upcoming and New Designs:

*Journalism Bookmark
*Halloween Themed jewelry & accessories
*Limited Edition Cameo rings, necklaces, brooches, & earrings
*1337 Jewelry including earrings, necklaces, and bracelets
*Vintage Jewels - rings, studs, and earrings
*Birthstone pieces including bookmarks, earrings, and necklaces
*Collage/Mixed Media jewelry pieces
*Cell phone charms
*Zipper pulls
*Christmas Themed pieces
*& more!

Coming Back into Stock:

*Journalism Earrings

If there is something that you have been waiting for to come back into stock please let me know. I do not always remake every item that I sell.

Other Items of Interest:

*Working on another email newsletter. If you have signed up yet you can find the sign up box to the right.
*Trying to get my studio set up. It’s slow progress, but in the coming weeks my husband and I will make a lot of progress.
*Deciding whether or not I will do one Holiday craft show this year.
*I plan to stock up on inventory in all three of my shops:
Artfire - http://www.1337art.artfire.com
Etsy - http://www.1337art.etsy.com
Made it Myself
*Working on adding items directly on this site (www.1337art.net) for purchase.
*Email gift certificates

Remember: The custom order deadline is November 30th, 2009.

Be sure to check back tomorrow morning at 6:00am Pacific Time for another Monday Special - exclusive to my blog readers.

Thank you so much for reading! Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

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Christina

Site Changes and New Items.

I'm going to be making some changes soon to my blog/website including the ability to purchase items right from here. I am hoping to get that part all together within the next couple of weeks. Some items will be available exclusively from here as well.

I have to admit that __1337 Art is getting big - and it's a lot to handle. New ideas, things to change, etc. are always on my mind like a radio with a broken antennae. I have been lacking on the artist and jewelry box features since I've been back from Maui...and hopefully I can start adding those again soon.

In the picture you will see some lovely 6mm Champagne Rose Stud Earrings, 10mm Deep Purple Paua Shell Stud Earrings, Black and Pink Skull and Crossbones Earrings, and a pair of 10mm Blue Paua Shell Hair Pins. These items are new and available in my Etsy shop:

http://1337art.etsy.com

Thank you so much for reading. I'm working on the daily updates. :]

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Christina
__1337art

Back from Maui and Back to Work!

I recently got back from my Maui honeymoon...very adventurous to say the least. We had some good times.

It's time to get to work! Christmas and the other holidays are creeping up...and I am far from prepared.

I'm moving into my husband's house, and I'm getting my own studio!!! The progress is slow, but every little step is so exciting. At the moment I am beyond thrilled that there is enough space on the floor in there for me to sit down. I still need to work on my thank you cards from the reception, and once I lay out all of my papers and embellishments I hope it rekindles my desire for collage work.

My Goals:

1. Blog daily
2. Add new items weekly to my shops: Etsy and Artfire
3. Send out monthly email newsletters.
4. Organize/finish my studio area.
5. Make many new items!

I am going to go on a supply binge that will hopefully tide me over until after the Christmas season, but I do love my supplies...

(if there is something you are wanting to see more of, at all, or just as a general suggestion please let me know email or comment so I can plan for it. :] )

__1337 Art is taking custom orders again! You can note me or send an email to 1337art@gmail.com with your serious inquiry/request.

Coming Soon:

New Stud Earrings.
Champagne Rose Stud Earrings.
New Gemstone Rings.
Gemstone Chip earrings.
Themed Cameo necklaces. (think Hemingway & Victorian)
Gunmetal and Antiqued Copper Filigree Rings.
Gunmetal and Antiqued Copper Filigree Chandelier Earrings.
And more...(!)

Look forward to daily blog posts hopefully by next week and new items in my shops.

Enjoy your weekend!

-
Christina
__1337 Art

New Item Updates - Men's Jewelry and Accessories

It's getting closer to Father's Day, and I've also just been meaning to contribute to my men's jewelry and accessory inventory for quite some time. I have some designs sketched out in my notebook, and I've already ordered the necessary supplies. I hope to be adding more men's items as early as next week with the focus being on necklaces.

If you would like something custom made for your father, grandfather, boyfriend, husband, or any other man in your life please feel free to email me at 1337art@gmail.com I would love to work with you to create something he will cherish.

Thank you so much for reading!!

-
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, stud earrings, cuff links, hair accessories, wine charms, and more!

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

So Many New Items!

One of my recent goals was to have 200 items for sale at my Etsy Shop. Last week I had 88 items, and as of right now I am up to 114. I finally found the time to sit down and take pictures of everything that I have had lying around. I still have a lot of items to list, however, I don't want to do it all at once.

So far I have listed rose hair pins, gemstone potion necklaces, earring studs in both surgical steel and sterling silver, zipper pulls, and a few other things. Please feel free to check them out:

http://1337art.etsy.com

Thank you so much for reading. I hope you are having a great Easter weekend!

-
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

A Gothic Sentiment [in ring form]

Natural beauty combined with metal create a ring of unique proportions.

A classy way to add a touch of sophistication to your wardrobe; a stunning Black Onyx Gemstone (release of negative emotions, stress control) and Snowflake Obsidian (purity stone, balances mind, body, and spirit.)

The gemstone is approximately 10mm x 8mm, and the rings are adjustable to fit most sizes.

Please note that because gemstones are natural each your ring will be completely unique as no two will have the same coloring and pattern. The ring you receive might not look exactly as pictured. Your understanding is appreciated.

Available for a limited time – affordable fashion at its finest.

You can get these gothic inspired rings at my shops:

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

Thank you so much for reading.

-
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

Paua Shell Rings are Here!

My Paua (the unique Abalone of New Zealand) shell rings are here and available in both my Etsy and Artfire

shops! They are the perfect adornment to your Spring accessory wardrobe. Because Paua shells are natural, each ring will be completely unique as no two will have the same coloring and pattern. They are also mounted on a silver vintage ring setting.

These rings are available for a limited time - affordable fashion at its finest! Available in blue, purple, and green.

Please follow the links below to view these little treasures:

http://1337art.etsy.com

http://1337art.artfire.com

And keep checking back for the release of my Black Onyx and Snowflake Obsidian vintage silver rings of the same style!

Thank you so much for reading,

-
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

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,

-
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

Dark Inspiration and New Items in the Works.

I’ve been feeling inspired lately to create darker, dramatic pieces. I am currently filling up a page with different designs and materials – I already have colors and textures figured out! In the coming weeks I will get to work on these pieces and get them up for sale as soon as possible. It’s really exciting to have a specific look/feel call out to you demanding to be created.

You can also expect more wine charm sets, bookmarks, jewelry pieces, brooches, hair accessories, and men’s items in the coming weeks…maybe even a few Valentine’s Day themed items.

Again I am reminded to take it easy with my work. Sometimes I just get so excited I want to do everything and see the results right now. I am going to try to do the daily blogging, as that is one of my goals for 2009. I’ll also try to relax and not work so hard all the time. The trick is to get organized and set/maintain a realistic schedule.

I look forward to connecting with you on a daily basis.

Thank you so much for reading. And thank you to everyone that comments and follows this blog.

-
Christina
CM Designs dba 1337 Art
http://1337art.etsy.com/
http://1337art.artfire.com
[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!

__1337 Art on Artfire.com

I recently made my first sale on Artfire.com, and I am going to be focusing more individual time on my Artfire site. In the next couple of days, for example, I will be listing a couple of items only available through my Artfire site instead of my Etsy site. Please check back on my blog as I will post when the new items have been added.

My Artfire shop will also include clearance items, supplies, and experimental items. I'm very excited!

It's really exciting to get started on a new selling venue website. They offer a lot of features that Etsy does not such as viewer stats, free listings, no transaction fees, and more.

We've had some great Winter weather out here, and I am definitely taking advantage of all this free time! New items will be added to both of my shops soon, and I have a huge list of other things to get started on.

Just a quick note to my followers - if there is any particular subject that you would like to read from my blog please feel free to let me know either by leaving a comment or sending me an email at 1337art@gmail.com

Thank you very much for reading,

Happy Holidays!

-
Christina
CM Designs dba 1337 Art
http://1337art.etsy.com/
http://1337art.artfire.com
[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!

New products and more coming soon!

I have been busy designing new products as well as trying to keep my Shop inventory and craft fair inventory up. Today I wanted to share four new items that are currently available for purchase. The first one is the lovely Thought Contrast Choker Necklace; Black versus White. Good versus Evil. Grey is both the balance and the neutral.

This one-of-a-kind choker features a hand blown glass pendant that hangs freely on the chain. The Zebra Jasper gemstone beads are beautifully and naturally designed with random patterns of black and white; no two beads are exactly the same

I have also introduced adjustable rings to my Shop inventory! I currently have them available in Black Cat's Eye, Pink Cat's Eye, and Purple Cat's Eye. These adjustable rings fit most ring sizes, and they will make a great stocking stuffer or party favor.

The Cat's Eye fiber optic glass gems are approximately 10mm. They are called Cat's Eye because of the white band that reflects light.

I hope to add more rings in a variety of styles by early next year. If you have any requests please feel free to contact me. I would love to hear what you have in mind.

I have also been thinking about the men, and I currently have two different styles of cuff links to offer. The first set is made with Black Onyx; a natural gemstone that defends against negativity. They are very masculine, and they will add the perfect little touch to his suit.

If you are looking for something a little more modern I have some very hip and happening Snake's Eye cuff links. These fiber optic glass gems have a band of white light that reflects in an "S" shape. Their color ranges from dark grey to black. These cuff links will make a unique gift.

There are more things up my sleeves, and I cannot wait to introduce them to you. Please feel free to keep checking back on both my blog as well as my shop for new items.

Thank you so much for reading,

-
Christina
CM Designs dba 1337 Art
http://1337art.etsy.com/
http://1337art.artfire.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. Custom deadline is November 30th, 2008

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Craft fairs, new items, and lots of coffee.

1337art has an upcoming craft show this Saturday:

Harvest Fest in Home, WA
Community Services House Saturday, October 4th from 10am - 4pm

I'm looking forward to taking a nice month off from craft fairs so I can focus on adding a much larger inventory to my Etsy shop. My goal is to have at least 200 items before my next show in November. I'm hoping to expand my collage items; cards, ACEOs, pendants, and more. I also want to add a lot more to my Men's Jewelry, Brooches, and Hair Accessories categories.

I'll be drinking lots of coffee, reading the latest "Quit Your Day Job" articles from Etsy's blog, and finally putting my overload of supplies to use.

Thank you for reading this quick update,

-
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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Sneak Peek!

We wanted to give you a sneak peek of something we will be offering in the near future--magnets! Who doesn't love stumbling into their kitchens for coffee to gaze at their refrigerator magnets while they wait for the coffee to brew?

Magnets offer the opportunity to express yourself as well as brighten your kitchen with personality. Almost everyone we know has a refrigerator full of magnets that they have collected over the years.

We're going to offer two kinds of magnets-bottle caps and glass tile. Both offer their own unique style and fun.


But why do I need more magnets? Because you can use them to hang pictures of your loved ones, grocery lists, good test scores, reminder notes, favorite cartoon strips, newspaper articles, and so much more!

If you happen to be in the area you can purchase our magnets at the Key Center Farmer's Market (in the O'Callahan's parking lot) every Sunday from 12 - 4pm.

Thank you so much for reading, and please feel free to check back for updates on when and where to purchase our magnets online.

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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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Rich with Pennies!

We just listed our brand new Rich with Pennies Bracelet at our Etsy shop!

http://1337art.etsy.com

Be the first to own this trendy and fun bracelet. It surely will be a conversation starter!

The pennies are not real, and they are smaller than the actual size of a real penny.

Thank you so much for looking, and please keep checking back as we are constantly working on new items.

Enjoy your weekend,

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

Busy!

A special thanks to everyone that has supported us during the Farmer's Market in Key Center so far. We appreciate your kind comments and your interest in our products. We look forward to seeing you at the upcoming Sundays throughout the Summer.

We also wanted to mention that we are going to have a booth at Old Timer's Day in Longbranch, WA on August 16th, 2008 from 10am - 4pm. We hope to see you there!

We are working on a lot more items and designs of current products. Please keep an eye on our Etsy Shop:

http://1337art.etsy.com

for new products and also some supplies.

We have big plans to expand our men's jewelry line to include more necklace designs as well as bracelets. If you have any special requests please feel free to email them to us at 1337art@gmail.com . We appreciate your feedback and suggestions.

In the upcoming weeks expect to find a few more potions (key chains, etc.) men's jewelry designs, earrings (from posts to fishhooks), to more collage work (ACEOs, bookmarks, etc.)

Thank you so much for your interest and support,

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

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

New products and items!

We at 1337 Art have been busy designing new items and products of both items we currently carry and items that are brand new to our shop!

We are very excited to announce that we now offer Kilt Pin Brooches. Your first thought may be "But I don't wear brooches." That's okay! There are many uses for these clever little guys.

You can put one on your purse, your tote bag, your messenger bag/backpack, your scarf, your pants, your shirt, your jacket...and anywhere else you can think of!

They are another great way to accessorize. We just listed a Moon and Stars Kilt Pin Brooch and a Sea Stuff Kilt Pin Brooch both available at our Etsy Shop:

http://1337art.etsy.com

We also added a brand new pewter bookmark. This may be our most favorite so far. The bookmark features a lovely and intricate design of dragons, castles, and swords.

Our Guardian Dragon Bookmark is currently for sale at our Etsy Shop:

http://1337art.etsy.com

We had fun designing a unique gothic style necklace. The serpent sword pendant rests on a chain, and the chain and pendant are removable to you can add a different pendant for a whole new look!

Our Gothickal Necklace can be found for sale at our Etsy Shop:

http://1337art.etsy.com

In spirit of the upcoming Independence Day, the Fourth of July, we wanted to make a little something special that is cute, trendy, and inexpensive.

We have an adorable pair of Patriotic Dragonfly Earrings that are available in both fish hook and kidney earwires so they can compliment everyone's style.

You can find our Patriotic Dragonfly Earrings for sale at our Etsy Shop:

http://1337art.etsy.com

We also wanted to invite you to read Gabriel's Aunt's blog because she did a wonderful job on featuring our shop back on May 20th, 2008. You will find a very generous coupon at the end of the feature...perfect to use on our brand new items!


We also wanted to give our friend, Lady Jinx, a special mention. She's been working hard on her brand new Etsy Shop, and we'd love to see her get her first sale.

She makes very cute and stylish bracelets, earrings, and more that are affordable. You can view her shop below:

http://ladyjinxjewelry.etsy.com

Thank you so much for your continued support.

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

Customs are accepted!

Funkified (in purple)

We have a couple of new items to show you today. One being a fabulous funky purple bracelet, and the other being a very cute dolphin bookmark.

Funkified (in purple)

Available for purchase at our Etsy Shop:

http://1337art.etsy.com

Purple balls of funk! They are made of purple rubber with pink tips. This is surely going to be a trend setter bracelet!

This is a great casual, trendy bracelet. How often do you see rubber jewelry? This will make a great gift for yourself or a friend/sister.

The bracelet closes with a sterling silver swirl toggle clasp set. The design is one-sided.

Approximate length: 7.7 inches

Made with Sterling Silver, Czech Glass, Swarovksi Crystal, Antiqued Silver Pewter, and Rubber.

Dolphin Mini Swirl Bookmark

Available for purchase at our Etsy Shop:

http://1337art.etsy.com

Now you can read with style and an added elegance! This lovely bookmark is available in a cute 3.5 inch size! Perfect to take along with you almost everywhere!

This fun bookmark features an adorable porcelain dolphin and blue crackle glass beads.

Great for paper or hardbacks! They also make great gifts for teachers! Made with Sterling Silver, Porcelain, Crackle Glass, and a Silver Plated bookmark.

More items and new prodcuts are on their way as we gear up for our summer long local farmer's market! Keep checking back for more new items, Etsy Artist Features, promotional tips, 1337 Art updates, informational articles, and more!

Enjoy your weekend,

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