Maria Beads - HANDMADE FASHIONABLE JEWELRY

New opportunities for creativity - Radiant Orchid for 2014

2014-01-08T23:15:00.000+02:00

New Year, to me, is always as opening a fresh, clean page. I have so many plans for this year. Sometimes it even scares me a little bit, but then I remind myself that I need to continue walking towards my dream step by step.

Oh, just read what I wrote above and it sounds too dramatic. So I will add some color to it.

Today I was looking for trend colors of 2014 and find this article from Pantone LLC. So there is the new color of the year - Radiant Orchid - Orchid Shining. It recognized as the universal color of clothing for men and women and according to the company “this color means joy, love, health and opens up more opportunities for creativity and original ideas“. I love it.

Guess what! I checked my own pieces of jewelry and there are three items of Radiant Orchid that I already have in the Call of Earth shop.

Voila!

Radiant Orchid geometric fringe pendant necklace

Radiant Orchid drop dangle earrings

Radiant Orchid Custom Band ring

This picture of Orchid I took this summer in botanic garden. Isn't it amazing?

xoxo,

Maria

A new challenge for the beaders - Eyes of Owl DIY Beading tutorial

2013-12-23T17:03:00.003+02:00

For me, writing is always a challenge and so is making a pattern.
So this time it comes together - this tutorial is for intermediate to advanced beaders.
Long time ago I made these earrings:

Eyes of Owl - dangle earrings

Later, I was asked by one of my customers if I could make a pattern for it.
Well, it took me a while, actually, even longer - but after all it was ready.
So about a week ago I just uploaded it to my etsy shop and I invite the beaders among you who is looking for a challenge - try making these earrings.

One more thing - I have decided that my patterns would be available for purchase and instant download also outside of etsy.
So yes - it can be purchased directly from this page !

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And here is the first page with the required materials

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Let's us have a wonderful week !
Maria

and the Holiday season 2013 the best seller earrings are....

2013-12-16T11:48:00.000+02:00

Golden drop dangle earrings

Yes !!! I'm so glad that these handmade dangle earrings of my new own design became the top seller for this Holiday season.

I'm happy and proud of myself. The idea for these earrings came to my head while I was on my road-trip and saw the golden wheat fields through the drops of the rain on my windshield. So when I was back to home - I just made it, went to my backyard to take some pictures of it and wow - these earrings rock !

And again - thank you mother nature for the inspiration.

Psst... I still have a few pairs of these earrings in my shop.

How I made my first beading pattern - Native American Style earrings

2013-03-30T22:29:00.000+03:00

Soon after I have designed these earrings I was asked to create the pattern for it.
Well, it was a real challenge to me. I had to learn how to use Inskape and how to take pictures of beading process. After a month of hard work the patter was ready.

The pattern contains full step by step instruction with clear and detailed colored illustrations and is for intermediate to advanced beaders. It is available at my Call of Earth Etsy shop.

Although, the Inkscape is still a challenge to me, I decided to create more beading patterns and currently I'm working on the pattern for lovely, beadwoven bracelet.

Peyote ring looks similar to Tiffany ring

2012-11-29T13:35:00.000+02:00

Beadwoven rings are my passion - I love to create them.
When I have found Galvanized color Delica seed beads, I knew that it would be great for rings.
The first one I made with galvanized silver colors beads:

Wedding silver custom peyote band ring

Some time ago one of my customers leave the feedback:

"I love my ring. I wore it today, and got a compliment that it looked similar to a Tiffany ring"

I was surprised and pleased at the same time.
It's really amazing ring - so comfortable on the finger.

Recently I make it in additional colors: cooper, gold, metallic bronze

You welcome to visit my shop for more beadwoven peyote band rings

Minimal Jewelry - Summer 2012

2012-05-08T18:02:00.000+03:00

Dear friends,
I would like to present a new collection of minimal earrings of my own design - Minimal Jewelry Summer 2012.

These gorgeous in their simplicity earrings are made with tube beaded beads that are connected to steel wire.

While working on this collection, I created earrings that could be wear both for the morning walk on the beach and also for a cocktail party evening.

I'm really loving this organic color of Terracotta earrings.

Nautical earrings of deep blue color add instant glamour to any style or color dress.

"Simple golden drops of wheat dangling on your lobes" - said JeannieRichard in my interview to Indie Style Guide blog.

Adios,
Maria

Improvising with colors - enigma band ring

2012-04-19T23:04:00.000+03:00

I continue to improvise with colors and I'm happy to present the new band ring - Enigma.
Thank you very much, Rachel for being my gorgeus model.

Savannah colors bracelet and ring

2012-04-10T18:24:00.000+03:00

I like to improvise, especial when it comes to colors that I use for my jewelry.

Recently I made bracelet and ring - inspired by savanna pallet.

Enjoy :)

Having fun at wanelo

2012-03-17T19:13:00.000+02:00

I know I promised to write more frequently, but both my shops take a lot of time.

It is not only creating the jewelry, but a lot of work related to exposing the shop on the web. Recently I found very nice site - wanelo.

I like it as place where I can show my creations but also I really like the possibility to find unique products and stores I have never heard of (yep the second part is their slogan) :).

Also what I like on wanelo it is the "collections" feature - you can create by yourself or look at collections created by other people.

This for example, this lovely collection created by talented and creative artist Yuliya.

I would be happy to see you among my followers at wanelo. This is link to my profile.

Ciao,

Maria

Love is simple

2012-01-14T10:18:00.000+02:00

Only month till Valentines Day.

I design these cute minimalist earrings specially for Love day

Valentine jewelry. Amethyst light minimalist earrings.

Beautiful beaded beads has been beadwoven by me with Miyuki Drop Fringe seed beads in amethyst color and connected to large surgical steel kidney ear wire

Tangerine with love. Valentine's Day Jewelry gift idea

Small beaded beads has been beadwoven by me with Miyuki Drop Fringe seed beads in Coral Topaz color and connected to large surgical steel kidney ear wire

Happy Valentines Day

Turquoise Jewelry on SALE 50% OFF

2011-11-24T00:38:00.001+02:00

It's cold outside but turquoise jewelry trend is still hot.

As part of Black Friday sales - I'm offering 50% off on all items in turquoise jewelry section of my shop.

To receive the discount use "BLACKFRIDAY50" code on check out.

The discount is valid till Cyber Monday only.

Have a great weekend dear readers,
Maria

The latest visitors of the front page

2011-11-16T22:40:00.001+02:00

May be it becomes boring but I decieded to continue posting my featured items. So... here we go
Red holiday Christmas hoop beadwoven earrings - in "Peppermint Twist" collection.
Thank you Janet!

Sapphire blue original dangle earrings - in "Let It Snow" collection.
Thank you Natalya!

Native American motives band ring - in "Green tea" collection.
Thank you Renee Anne!

Oriental Beadweaving Charm Bracelet- in "Be Present" collection.
Thank you Roza!

Geometric life collection

2011-11-10T23:24:00.001+02:00

Geometry comes in many forms - even as my collection featured on the front page of Etsy!

Links to the featured shops:
CityCrochet
violasboutique
PIGandFiSH
linneaheideart
rockfern
vKnit
eclu
MySelvagedLife
UrbanAnalog
minusOne
Maddenphotography
OliviaRoyale
TheWhirlwind
ClassicByNature
MSTRF
loopzart
Thank you to all of you !
Maria

Call of Earth continues to conquer the Front Page

2011-11-09T23:52:00.000+02:00

The latest beauties featured on the front page of Etsy.

Crimson red long dangle beadwoven earrings - in "like a rose on a snow" collection.
Thank you BozenaWojtaszek!

Turquoise vintage look long dangle beadwoven earrings - in "Live Lough Love" collection.
Thank you MedBeachStones!

Native American motives band ring - in "Gift guide for Rustic Lovers" collection.
Thank you zuzusworld !

twice on the front page in one day !

2011-11-02T01:12:00.000+02:00

Yes ! Red Christmas hoop earrings in "I know It's a Little Early But..." collection by LaBerge.

It is so nice to be featured on the front page of the Etsy site, but it is not less exciting to create a collection to be featured there.
Today I made a treasure that was on the front page.
Thank you Etsy artists, your creations are amazing!

On the front page again !

2011-10-28T01:07:00.000+02:00

I'm so excited ! Yesterday and today two of my rings were featured on Etsy front page.

Amethyst bead woven cocktail ring - thank you Velvet Morning for lovely collection.

Today there is another ring (white band bead woven ring) is on the front page. Thank you ElegantRoseBoutique

Pumpkin on the Front Page

2011-10-20T21:02:00.000+02:00

My minimalist style necklace - "Pumpkin" was featured in the collection on the front page of the Etsy site.

Thank you Renee and Gerardo

2011-10-14T22:25:00.000+02:00

Dear friends,

There is a wonderful giveaway event running these days and I'm one of the sponsors.

I'm offering 25$ gift certificate to use it at my shop.

Check http://www.to-sew-with-love.com/ for details.

Love,

Maria

continuation of the dream

2011-09-15T00:36:00.000+03:00

This pendant has appeared in my dream. Waking up in the morning, there was a feeling that the big part of me is still at the mercy of the sleep, and that part of the dream demanded its manifestation. Probably many of you know this feeling, to be driving by your dream.

The whole morning I couldn't concentrate on anything. Finally, like in the dream, I have choose colors of beads, took the wire, crochet and started crocheting.
I lost the sense of the time and I completely waked up only after the pendand was ready, lying in front of me on the table.

There couldn't be another name for my creation - I called it "The dream".

Summer is over

2011-08-31T10:37:00.000+03:00

Summer is over, here comes Autumn.

There are some pieces of jewelry inspired by this amazing season

Autumn leaf. Bead woven pendant Gold Filled chain

Autumn. Bead woven dangle earrings

Summer time excitement

2011-07-17T01:40:00.000+03:00

I’m so excited today!!!

In the morning, I found out that pair of my earrings - was featured in lovely collection “Back to School” by ZhivanaDesigns on the first page of ETSY site.

It is a very nice way to start the day :)

Later, I was so amused when I saw my shop included in daily “ETSY Finds” newsletter (Beach Jewelry section ) and I felt very proud of myself.

By the end of the day, wow, the same item (beaded crochet strand ) that was featured in the newsletter - now is shown on the first page – in “Mustard” collection by vintageprecious.

May be for people who are not on ETSY it sounds kind weird, but for me it means a lot.

Love,
Maria

P.S.
I’m already working on photo gallery with photos of Beach Jewelry that I’m going to share very soon :)

Sea Pearl. The birth of a new is always a mystery.

2011-07-09T23:39:00.000+03:00

It began from the moment my friend asked me to make her a ring. Her name is Alla, she has beautiful red hear, eyes full of passion.

Alla lives in the oldest city in Israel – Yaffa. Walls of her home were built many centuries ago and from the window there is a view to endless sea. This place is full of greatness and mystery.
The breath of the see and the whisper of the waves call you to go to the journey, towards something new and unknown. They call and fill you with determination, no matter what, to discover the Secret.

Standing on her balcony in the old city I could clearly see the pictures from my favorite movie "Pirates of the Caribbean". I like this movie very much, don't you? In this movie the life of main characters is full of adventures. Love, Loyalty, Faith and Courage all help to make a decision in difficult moment.

Something that gives courage to win a battle against the enemy, which seemed invincible, and in moments of despair helps to find strength to believe in your self and keep on going.

All that I felt, in the glamorous and passionate world of my friend, all that were clear signs of birth of a new.

Then, I began to see more often posters, telling about a new chapter of this great movie. In addition "as if by chance" I've got "Pirates' Cards", and this is another story, I'll just tell that the author of these cards is a searching, talented painter, bold and brave, but at the same time keeping common sense.

Life is a Great Mystery, which gives us presents every day. We should learn to see them and to except them with gratitude. This way, from small unconnected details of our reality, this ring was born.

I am proud to present – Sea Pearl – filled with breath of Life, warmth of Love and lust for adventures.

Front Page on Etsy

2011-07-06T08:53:00.000+03:00

It's nice feeling to be on Front Page :) Sweet Dreams

How do I buy on Etsy and do get discounts!

2011-06-15T00:49:00.000+03:00

Yesterday, I got a message from one of my customers, who made an order but is wondering how she can get a promised 20% off as fan of my shop fan page. Well, I told her that she needs to use provided coupon code during check out to receive relevant discount.

I was so surprised that, yes it is very easy to miss the part when the coupon code could be used.

Thus, I decided to create a short manual for Etsy buyers. It is not a complete guide and probably does not cover all situations but I just want customers enjoy the discounts easily.

Let’s say you liked some item in the shop and you want to buy it.

Great! Just press [Add to Cart] button

Step 1

Now you need to choose the payment method (if there are several options) and click on [Proceed to Checkout] if you want to finish the purchase or click on [Keep Shopping] on the right to continue shopping.


Step 2

Let's say you proceeded to checkout, now it depends on payment method. In my case the customer choose the "other method" of payment so she needed to enter the shipping address.


Step 3 (in case of "other" type of payment)

Now it is time to use the coupon, on the right click on Apply shop coupon code:


Step 4

After you applied the coupon code you will see the discount value:

Step 5

Now, you can submit your order

Step 6

Dear customer, enjoy your discounts and I hope this manual makes it much easier.

Yours,
Maria

A few words about RusTeam on Etsy

2011-06-13T02:12:00.000+03:00

Etsy - it’s not only on-line marketplace, it is the whole world with its own unique life.

In this big cyber world there are a lot of communities, that are called teams, where people are getting together to help and support each other.

I would like to tell about one team, that I’m a proud member of it, with very special atmosphere – the RusTeam.

First of all, RusTeam is an international team, its members are from all around the world, but all are speaking Russian (it’s explains the team name). RusTeam reminds the big family.

The lightness, humor, honesty and the ability to discuss what is happening, not only on Etsy, but also in the personal life of each other, makes this team unique. There are of course, and disagreements and disputes, but mostly it's “warm and cozy”.

From time to time, we team members suggest to have some “team activity” and the ideas are very creative.

I want to tell you about one of such “team activities” we had in the middle of the last spring.

The idea was simple – to share our handicrafts between team members. I enjoyed it very much.

So..

Tanya - Sock and Mittens

When you open a page of her store, you seem to get into the world that surrounds you with care and warmth. Knitted things, personally, remind me of my grandmother, a wise, loving and kind.

Despite the fact that I live in Israel, in a very warm climate, during the winter, especially in unheated apartments it is actually, very cold. So I chose a pair of warm socks. Should tell you that the socks were not just warm, they were so soft and fragrant, and radiated love. I remember that when I received it I have some time just hugging them as a teddy bear.

My part was to make a pair of Chocolate earrings, and it was amused seeing them on Tanya's photo model.

Galya - GalaFilc

Galina is very responsive person and it is very easy to communicate with her. In her works she reveals the beauty of simplicity, she is master of felting.

I like my long hair so I really wanted this felted barrette – “cherry blossoms” and Galya liked the bead woven hoop earrings.

Nadia - Mama Tita

Nadia is very talented! Excising of paper she creates vivid images. You can easily be convinced in that just by looking into her shop. For some time, I was watching for her cards – “Made with Love”.

So I got the cards and it was a pleasure for me to make a beaded beads necklace and pair of wonderful earrings for Nadia.

Actually, I would like to tell more about Nadia’s cards, but it would be a different post.

Love,
Maria