Handmade Love Vol. VI: Jewelry Edition

 Here is another edition of my handmade love posts, where I post lovely handmade items I find on Etsy. These one seems to be themed as I've chosen all jewelry pieces. Aren't they gorgeous?


     Gold Dust Shake Bracelet

$32.20 by helloberry

HelloBerry is a handmade jewelry shop run by three girlfriends, which I think is so much fun! I've been buying a lot of chunky chain jewelry lately and this shop is further fueling my current jewerly obsession. The lace part of these bracelets also come in other fun colors like silver, white, and fog gray. I've been debating between the all gold bracelet above or the black/gold combination.

Iridescent Silver Sparkle Earrings

 

$47 by tinygalaxies

Aren't these earrings gorgeous?! Almost all the jewelry in this shop is made with glitter and if you've been following my blog you know by now that I'm pretty much obsessed with things that sparkle. When I stumbled upon the fabulous earrings above, her shop immediately went into my favorites. If you want to add a bit of glimmer to your life, definitely check out tinygalaxie's shop.

Gold Vermeil Earrings

$28 by juliegarland

In my opinion, whoever said that mixing gold & silver is a no-no was very mistaken. Over the past few years, my jewelry collection has been growing with pieces that mix the two tones which is why I'm loving these gold nugget on silver hoop earrings. 

Do you shop on Etsy? What's your favorite handmade item you've purchased?


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Handmade Love Vol. V

Because the holidays are coming up, I've decided to do my Handmade Love posts more frequently. A gift guide of sorts. Handmade items make wonderful gifts. Plus, what are the chances that your recipient already has this gift? 

Here are some handmade items I've been admiring over on Etsy.

Oversized Leather Snake Clutch

$150 by Patkas

Animal prints are big again this Fall and I've been spotting leopard, zebra and snake prints everywhere. This shop has amazing leather clutches, bracelets, even iphone cases. Not into snake print? These accessories also come in gold and gorgeous pink and blue metallic leathers.

Bow Necklace in Fine Silver

$28 by ShizenDesigns

This bow necklace is adorable. I'm borderline obsessed (okay, I'm really obsessed) with bows probably because they are so girly. This seller also makes adorable panda bear face necklaces and bunnies too!

Pink Paper Pencil Set

$6.25 for a set of 5. By WriteWithMoxie

Seriously, where were these pencils when I was in college? Not only do these pencils come in other pretty pastel colors, but they also are eco-friendly. They are made up of colored recycled paper so when you sharpen these, the color changes around the lead. Doing homework will be a little less boring, no?

Do you have a favorite handmade item someone made for you or you bought at a craft show or online?

Let me know in the comments below! 

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A lot of sellers are having Cyber Monday Sales today including my shop (makeup brush rolls/makeup bags) where you can save 20% using code PINKGLITTERFRIDAY! Search 'Cyber Monday Etsy' to check out amazing handmade items on sale!

Handmade Love Vol. IV

Not only do I love shopping for myself (who doesn't?) on the handmade site Etsy, but I also love shopping for gifts to give friends & family. It makes gift-giving a little extra special when you give a gift that someone actually made.

Here are a few items I've been lusting over on Etsy.

All of which would make excellent gifts for a loved one or maybe you want to put it on a holiday list for yourself ;)

Pyramid Stud Earrings

$45 by TinyArmour

Aren't these earrings fabulous? I keep seeing pyramid studs everywhere and I'm really loving this trend.

Glamour Girl Lipstick Mini Cards

Need to write thanks or maybe just hello? Send a friend a glamourous pink lipstick note card. 

Set of 5: $5 by InfraredStudios

Glitter Guide Hand Painted Crystal Necklace

$40 by spikethepunch

It sparkles. It glitters. Need I say more?

Tuff Love Leather Dog Collar/Leash Set

$34.99 by thecoolpuppy

The perfect gift for the furry friend in your life. TheCoolPuppy has so many stylish collars with leather flowers, colorful hearts, and even studs! We bought the Cool Sky Blue collar for my dog (she's a black lab) last year and she looks adorable in it.

More Handmade Love/Gift Guides to come!

Previous Handmade Love posts HERE, HERE, & HERE.

P.S.- If you shop on Etsy, let me know your fave items/shops. I'd love to check them out!

Handmade Love Vol. III

Here are some handmade items on Etsy I'm currently lusting over:

Corset Ring- Favored $40

by MerCurios

I love this ring. It's so unique and edgy. Want your ring to say something other than favored? The seller can personalize your ring with a word or two!

Golden Hearts Fingerless Gloves $25

by LoveandKnit

I love wearing pretty scarves & gloves when the weather gets chilly. These cinnamon colored gloves are the perfect color for fall and I'm in love with the tiny gold heart sequins sewn on. 

2012 Lattice Weekly Planner $20

by: sarahpinto

In college, a planner was the ultimate organizational tool to write down my many assignments/tests, sport games, and club meetings. I love that this planner is broken into weeks but also has a monthly calendar, a notes/to do section and a telephone/address book!  Plus, these planners from etsy shop, sarahpinto, are so fun and preppy!

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Handmade Love Vol. II

I got many positive comments on my first Handmade Love post, so I've decided to make it a regular feature. I'm glad so many love handmade as much as I do! 

So here are some beautiful, handmade items from Etsy I'm currently lusting over:

Layering Necklaces $78

by Modrn

Modrn allows you to choose three of eight necklaces that you mix and match to create a fun layering effect. I love jewelry that mix different metal tones and I'm especially in love with gold/copper circular beads on the red gold tone chain (Mykonos layering necklace V). I keep picturing these with different fall outfits...

Personalized Chevron iPhone Case $55

by Daninotes

I'm not going into my love for the iPhone, but I want it to be protected in case of any accidents (eek!). These cases (for the 3g or 4) are so chic. You can choose the color combinations and personalize it with your name or initials. The cases come in prints like chevron, stripes, and trellis. Thinking of choosing the pink chevron and a navy blue combination soon.

Various Illustrations by EmmaKisstina

I've been waiting for my boyfriend to paint an antique vanity I have for awhile now (although, it would help if I would settle on a paint color). Anyway, as soon as I get my new makeup area set up, I'm going to be ordering some of these prints from EmmaKisstina to hang above my vanity. She has fabulous makeup & beauty prints like her 30 Lipsticks, 7 Red Nailpolishes, and even has Chanel perfume prints. 

Oh, and don't forget to enter to win my handmade shop's GIVEAWAY

(You could choose from fun makeup accessories)

http://pinkglitterboutique.blogspot.com/2011/09/giveaway.html

Handmade Love

If you've read my blog before, you probably know I am obsessed with "handmade" just as much as I'm obsessed with makeup. I own a shop on Etsy (think huge, online craft show) and I am constantly discovering really awesome products from other sellers. 

Why I shop (and love) handmade: 

1. It feels so good to support a small business owner vs. a large corporation 

2. The things you find on Etsy will be unique because they aren't in every mall across America. 

3. Many shops will customize their products to your specifications/likings!

Here are some handmade items I'm currently in love with.

The Oversized Ego Scarf 

$48 from seller, topherco

Isn't this scarf amazing? This shop is on vacation until September 24th, but as soon as the shop owner returns I am so picking up one of these awesome, chunky infinity scarves for Fall. Thinking of choosing a neutral color like cream/wheat so it matches different fall/winter coats.  If this scarf is too big for you, the seller does make a smaller version. 

The Ombre Metals Bracelet

$35 by HRHCOLLECTION

I love jewelry pieces that mix gold and silver together. Shop owner, Alex, used to have an Etsy shop but has since started her own webshop. She has really great style (check out her blog) and is amazing at designing jewelry. If I could, I would seriously buy out her entire shop. I've had my eye on this chunky metal wrap bracelet which fades from gold to silver (love the name-- the ombre bracelet!). 

Lace Earrings Xandra (Ombre)

$22 by WhiteOwl

This shop has been featured in Lucky Magazine & Marie Claire! It's no wonder why her products were chosen. WhiteOwl has beautiful earrings, necklaces and bracelets all made from lace. I love big, statement jewelry and many of her pieces are just that. 

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