Marie Cristine Jewelry

2009-10-24T20:29:00.003-07:00

Find me this holiday season at these locations!

-New items will be on display at the Campbell River Art Gallery early November
-10th annual Christmas tour November 20th 21st and 22nd at 2794 Bradford Dr. Campbell River
-Campbell River Toy and Craft show November 28th and 29th at the Campbell River Sportsplex
-Last Chance Christmas Market the Florence Filberg park in Comox December 5th and 6th.
-Maritime Heritage Center Christmas market December 13th and 20th

I apologize to those of you who have been trying to contact me or are waiting to see new jewelry from me. Life has been a little crazy... you know how it gets sometimes.. anyway I hope to post some new items soon, and you can email me at cristineknuff[@!]hotmail.com.

My computer died!

2009-06-05T16:31:00.003-07:00

It's been a long four weeks or so but I am in the process of setting up my new computer now. I'm so sorry if you have tried to contact me during this time. I hope to have my email set up soon!

2009-04-23T12:07:00.005-07:00

The wonderful members of Starving Jewelry Artist(which I am a member of) are having a Mothers Day sale this weekend offering free shipping WORLDWIDE on all purchases! The sale starts Friday April 24 at 4:00pm Eastern until midnight Sunday April 26th. For a list of shops participating the sale, check out the SATeam Blog or visit Starving Artists Etsy Team SATeam on Etsy

Just a Peek!

Buy your mother something handmade for Mother’s Day!

A Shout-out to a Friend!

2009-04-20T11:10:00.004-07:00

If you enjoy vintage, elegance, flowers and crape back satin or if you are going to or having a wedding or prom, or maybe you just really like cute bags check out my friends new Etsy shop. Erica Cavanagh
She even uses sterling silver buttons on some of her bags! I wonder where she got those... lol

Erica Cavanagh

Playing With Stamps

2009-04-19T11:38:00.005-07:00

I received Chinese character stamps that I ordered from my friend Jeanette at Fundametals

I am having fun playing around and experimenting. I don’t have a lot of stamping experience so this is new and interesting for me!

Leaves!

2009-04-06T11:20:00.005-07:00

Maybe it's because I so desperately want spring to come, I don't know, but I have been working on leaf themed jewelry! Here are a few examples.

Butterfly Charms

2009-03-25T20:10:00.002-07:00

Here are a few charms I made from sterling silver sheet. I think they turned out pretty good so I am going to work on a few more styles! I have these little cuties listed in my Etsy shop. http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=14125

Buttons!

2009-03-10T20:42:00.008-07:00

After talking to a friend that sews I had the idea to make some buttons! She was talking about making bags with button claps so I told her I would try! Here are a few.

16mm hammered

Bezel set rose quartz

1" reticulated and fused sterling

1" textured sterling

Sterling flower

1" textured and oxidized copper

Custom Ordered Necklace

2009-02-05T13:30:00.002-08:00

A recent commission now on it’s way to it’s new home!

Cute earrings

2009-02-05T13:23:00.004-08:00

Rhodochrosite (pink) and chrysoprase (green) about 1.5 inches long.

Blue opal and sterling earrings about 2 inches long.

Sometimes Things Don't Go As Planned

2009-01-03T11:24:00.006-08:00

I was experimenting with two different earring ideas. The hoop things are nice but not very secure, I need to find a better way to hold the ear wire in place. The little straight ones turned out ok too except right at the end I broke a brio. I heard it go crack and now it's loose in the setting and will probably fall out soon. The pendant didn't cooperate either. Where the faceted topaz, aquamarine (or what ever it is) is there was supposed to be a beautiful little 4mm turquoise cab. I spent a couple hours working on setting it but it just wasn't happening... Very frustrating! So three projects that took their toll on my nerves! lol

Silver and Gemstones

2008-11-27T18:52:00.017-08:00

Hand dyed silk ribbons with sterling silver, gemstones and pearls.

Fused sterling silver, apatite and freshwater pearls
Silver, amethyst and pearl.
Selection of fused silver pendants with gemstones and pearls.

Very large labradorite and sterling silver pendant.
Assorted sterling silver and gemstone earrings.

What you've done with my tutorials!

2008-08-26T08:52:00.016-07:00

Sometimes people will share with me the jewelry they have created using one of my tutorials. This is a message I received a couple days ago from a seller on Etsy!

Marie,
I finished my first pair. Thought you might like to see, they aren't up to your expertise but I'll keep making them until I get good! Thank you again, the tutorial is a breeze to follow. Now, practice, practice...
kk

I think she did a terrific job! Have a look at Kathleen's etsy shop!

Earrings and Bracelets

2008-08-26T08:52:00.012-07:00

Sterling with amethyst and moonstone.

Fused Sterling with handmade chain and rough emeralds.

Wide fused sterling cuff with 14k gold accents.

Fused and Reticulated His and Hers Jewerly

2008-07-28T12:08:00.006-07:00

Bracelets

2008-05-03T14:38:00.006-07:00

Sterling wave cuff bracelet.

Handmade sterling chain with beautiful kyanite and keshi pearls.

Not Your Typical Mens Weding Band

2008-04-08T19:40:00.007-07:00

This was a commissioned piece. The couple really liked the look of a ring I had in stock, but needed a different size and wanted something a bit bigger and beefier. This ring is about 5/8ths or 1 cm wide and is made entirely of fused sterling silver.

I Won A Design Challenge

2008-03-07T15:54:00.009-08:00

This is a piece I did for a forum challange. We had to select a colour pallet from http://www.colourlovers.com/blog/2007/06/01/colorful-beauty-in-nature-butterflies/ . I had a piece of this lovely azurite malichite stone that I cut to size and polished. I though it was a perfect fit with the Mr. Geen Butterfly colour pallet. I have never spent so much time planning and working on a piece before. This definitely was a challenge for me and I am happy to say I won 1st Place in the Butterfly Theme Category and 1st Place in the Creativity of Overall Design Category as well as being the over all Grand Prize Winner!

Check out Starving Artists Color Challange 2008 for more info and to see all the other beautiful submissions!

Do you want to vote?

2008-02-21T14:20:00.001-08:00

I am a part of a fun forum challenge, we had to chose a colour pallet from http://http://www.colourlovers.com/blog/2007/06/01/colorful-beauty-in-nature-butterflies/ and create a piece of jewelry with or without a butter fly theme.

This is the post that shows the rules we had to follow. http://http://www.starvingjewelryartists.com/index.php?showtopic=5051

And pinned at the top of this forum are the categories people can vote on. http://http://www.starvingjewelryartists.com/index.php?showforum=58

Guests are allowed to vote!

Earrings and a Brooch

2008-01-25T17:25:00.001-08:00

Just a quick post to show you a few different items I’ve been working on!

Price Changes

2008-01-12T10:39:00.001-08:00

So far I have been the only seller of my jewelry but that is going to change, so within the next few days to the next few weeks some of my prices will be going up to reflect retail pricing. If there is something you are interested in purchasing do it soon, or at least email me to ask if the item you are interested in is one of the items that will be price adjusted.
Thank you all for your support and understanding!

I Was Editors Pick!

2008-01-12T10:39:00.000-08:00

Thank you!
Self Representing Artist Jewelry Awards

New Earring and Ear Wire Tutorials

2008-01-03T19:59:00.000-08:00

I've written two tutorials for Art Jewelry Magazine now, but I decided to try doing a few basic tutorials to sell from my website. Have a look, and check back soon to see what I’ll list next!
New Tutorials

An Email I Received Last Night

2007-12-30T16:15:00.000-08:00

Emails like this really make me feel good! (Don’t worry, I asked permission to post it publicly).

Boy the holidays have been busy...
I just wanted to let you know that I got the necklace and earrings in
time and my wife absolutely loved them and loves your work! She said
it was the best surprise I have ever given her. I will send you a
picture with it on her when I get a chance. Thank you so much for your
beautiful work. We will always keep you in mind and recommend you to
friends. Thank you!!!

Stephen

It was this necklace and a matching pair of earrings he bought.

Some Great Stuff!

2007-12-29T17:04:00.000-08:00

Over the holidays I had a few people submit some items for my directory sites Handmade boutique and Indie Crafters so I would like to point out a few of my faves!

Not only are the hats great, but the model and photography are perfect to compliment them! One day I’ll get some professional pictures of my jewelry. Noxenlux Chapeaux

If there is a little baby in you life you need to buy one of these layette sets! And if not check out these scarves.
Gopi Designs

I love this porcelain!
Yoga Goat Pottery