Art all Night!

The past couple of years , Trenton has held this cool event... art all night-

If you are in the area- check it out!

Unexpected Jewelry!

Today I am writing about one of the JET team members, Vintage Jewelry Box.  Not your usual jewelry.  Maybe it has something to do with the climate in California? Wooden pendants, buttons and beads in very interesting combinations.  Everything very creative~!  I had trouble picking a photo for here, it was all very exciting and fresh.

Etsy Treasury

I finally got lucky today and made a treasury on ETSY.  It's a list of handpicked items to share with the world.  I picked from my creative friends in New Jersey!  I had to include one of my new creations.  I am so impressed everyday with all the creative ideas we all bring to life.

Cool Batik!

Time to blog about another member of the etsyNJ team.  Susan has just wonderful batik prints! The batik process makes each item truly a one of a kind creation.

The idea of batik print cards is very unusual to me.  Her pillows look like they will give you sweet dreams on the couch!

Here is a picture of one of her beautiful creations.. be sure to check out her shop!

Fancies!

This morning I came upon La Bella Designs, a fellow member of the Etsy JET team.

Just beautiful and elegant jewelry with gemstones in sterling and , gold filled and 14KT.  Rebecca  has a great creative spirit and a wonderful eye for design.  I think this necklace with smoky quartz and pink garnet is one of her most interesting designs!

meeting Etsians

I met Rachel yesterday.  I had posted about a leather jacket which had become too raggedy to wear any longer but could be recycled.  Rachel responded and we live close so I was able to pass it on!  As artists, it is hard to throw things away because we always see the potential creative ways to use things.  Think before you toss!  And if you can't use it- maybe one of your fellow etsians might love it!

Here is Rachel's shop- watch for  my jacket reincarnated!

Buckeye state!

One of the JET team members, Signature Sterling has a Buckeye collection! Cool idea for fans!  I'm always amazed in the directions creativity takes us.

Dog days!

The dog days of summer are not quite here.  But I found these black and white glass beads and thought about dalmatians.  There is a bracelet and pair of earrings.  You can see them at my ETSY shop. 

From the West Coast

Today I stumbled upon Linda Faigen's shop for jewelry and hairsticks. 

I have short hair, but as you know, it's very easy to want what you don't have.  I still have some hair sticks from my mother in my treasure box.  There is a certain fascination with objects that sometimes we can't explain, I guess it's part of the creative process.

If I had long hair, I could picture twisting it up with any of Linda's hair sticks! I really like this set with the glowing handmade beads.

Fabulous hair decorations!

I'm going be be writing about my fellow etsian's creations here also.

Today I found just beautiful floral hair ornaments at katylua's shop.

She's another crafter from the great garden state!

The color of this rose reminds me of my new rose in front of my house! There are hair clips for babies as well as Mommies! She also has great whimsical pins. 

Summer is here almost!

I have lots of jewelry I've made, languishing around.  I thought last night about summer, so I put together a few ankle bracelets.  My thought was you should be able to wear  it day and night, beach or pool and not worry about it being ruined.  So I used sterling silver with glass or stone beads.  Here's just one.

Visit my shop to see the rest!

Thanks to Etsy fan!

Last night I was searching and found a blog from a big ETSY fan.  Thanks Pamcasso for loving us and sharing your love!

more jewelry

My free time varies so much.  But the other day I had some time to make some sterling silver parts for some earrings.  I have dozens of ideas stacked up for when I have time for them.

Here are the sail earrings.

New jewelry shop!

See my new jewelry shop here!  There are so many talented people in the world- you can find anything you want at ETSY.com

http://capitalcitycrafts.etsy.com

Give Mom a new house!

Spring is here, or almost here depending upon where you live.  Be sure to visit my friend's website for really wonderful bird houses and bird feeders.

More crafts every day

In addition to Capital City Craft Studio, I am now selling jewelry and other handcrafted items at a new site just for handcrafted products.  Visit Etsy.com and check out all the interesting ideas that artists are bringing to life!

More jewelry for Valentine's Day

I've been making jewelry of many kinds since high school.  Unfortunately now I am limited by making a real living doing other things. But I've added some one of a kind handmade originals to Capital City Craft Studio.  If you are looking for some really different necklaces, this is the place to look!

Another great Valentine's Day gift

Why not let your loved one know you love then every second of every day?

Our Heart clock will do just that!  Light as a feather, it can be hung anywhere on just a push pin.  Hand made in the USA. Buy it here at www.capitalcitycraftstudio.

More Valentine's Day ideas

Capital City Craft Studio has another great idea for your sweetie on Valentine's Day.

Our angel hearts are beautifully crafted in California of transparent glass with an iridescent coating.  We have red and turquoise in stock.  These hearts look great hanging in a window or even on the wall. They are only $20!  you can buy one and have money left over for a box of chocolates or a wonderful meal.

Valentine's Day is approaching fast!

Are you seeking a new and different way to show your sweetie how much you love them for Valentine's Day? Capital City Craft Studio has several unique items that can help you out.

One of our favorite items is the raku heart spirit rattle. Because the firing process gives each it's own unique colors and lusters, it is truly a one of a kind gift.