Sea Cliff Designs Blog

My latest Etsy Treasury – Cherry Red and oh so Sweet!

admin — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 19:07:03 +0000

I saw a necklace made by TrinityDJ on Etsy, and it just made my mouth water for … Cherries! So I made a treasury to go along with the necklace.

I hope you enjoy and please, check out each of the items. Treasuries are one way Etsy artists get more exposure and hopefully more business too!

New Designs 22 karat Delica Beads Coming

admin — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:33:24 +0000

I have been getting some interest in my Venetian Valentine Bracelet , some have asked me about doing the design in other color schemes such as black and gold and navy and gold so I will be bringing those ideas to life . If you have interest in this idea, and have color ideas in mind, please let me know. Special orders cost no more than the normal price, I only change the prices if the size is increased or gemstones are added in.

Here is a link to the bracelet in question - http://seacliffdesigns.kystorms.com/2010/01/26/venetian-valentine-herringbone-bracelet/

Awareness Bracelet Update

admin — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 11:39:45 +0000

I have finally gotten all the stones and beads together for my first awarenes bracelet and will be able to post photos on my progress soon.

I would really love input on which cause should be featured for the second selection to be added, if you have a preference, please let me know.

Newest Works in Progress and Completed ~ Tourmalinated Quartz and More

admin — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 14:36:37 +0000

Today I am posting images of my latest work in progress and posting a few links to new work that has been completed and posted on the Sea Cliff Designs Website .

First up, links. I have posted a few new earring designs, Black and Gold Chandleir Style Herringbone stitch earrings, and again in differing color schemes.

Today’s post is mainly to show off what I am working on currently- Dendrite Jasper Pendant and a match cuff that will also have matching earrings. The cuff has 5 mm Tourmalinated Quartz rounds running up the edges with 4 mm Dalmatian Jasper rounds at each end of the cuff. The color scheme is based off the work of Ansel Adams, my very favorite Photographer. I can not get enough of his work in black and white. I feel that the simplistic is very grounding.
I am using Black Delica, as well as a shimmering Black Diamond Delica and creamy White Delica along side black diamond charlotte’s and Black 8/0 beads. The quartz rounds have awesome black needles of Tourmaline running through them and if you have never heard of this gemstone, you can read more about it at the Gem Hut website here.

The necklace will be made with all the same gemstones and beads, the only addition will be 6 mm Quartz rondelles. I will of course post my progress but I expect to have this completed in a few days.

If you are interested in this collection, please use my contact form or email me at seacliffdesigns ( at ) kystorms.com

Sale ~ June 30th to July 3rd

admin — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:32:15 +0000

There is a sale of some pieces at the website that will run from today, June 30th through July 3rd.

Some of the items for sale include earrings Golden Gate at Sunset, Black and White as well as a few cuffs. Each are marked as SALE .

For more information see the website Sea Cliff Designs

Americana ~ OOAK Berries and Cream Beadwoven Cuff

admin — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:57:16 +0000

For more photos please see the Etsy Store or website

Design Redo

admin — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 15:37:52 +0000

I am not sure how many times this happens to other bead artists, but I go through it more often than not. I simply can not make the beads go into a design they were not meant to . These colors look fantastic together, but the first design I did ( see this photo ) just was not working. The delicas were puckering so badly and I normally never have that problem, so I knew it was not a design meant to be. Here is what I finally worked ( I just have three more sections and the clasp to place, the clasp is a bronze Celtic Knot button which I loved when I saw it.

Please KINDLY read the Notice of Copyright to the right >>>>>

admin — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 03:37:50 +0000

As I have found that my images here are ONCE AGAIN being downloaded without permission of myself, the designer and owner of both this blog and the work held on it I must once again ask that you please read my copyright notice to the right of the blog.

All work on this blog belongs to L. Coultrup and is One of a KIND ( OOAK ) and should I find any copies I will refer all finds to my attorney. I have a sep stat company who takes the URL of anyone who downloads images, so I am well aware of who is doing this. I will not hesitate to contact that persons ISP and send a C and D letter via my attorney as well.

To those who simply wish to save the images for future viewing, please instead email me and I will send you a copy marked with my permissions.

Thank you

Turquoise Jasper, Sun Swarovski Crystals and Black ~ Stunning Cuff

admin — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:19:25 +0000

This color combination is simply stunning, and I have been waiting so long to get this worked up. I am not finished but thought to get opinions on how the color combination strikes you ~

Turquoise Ocean Jasper rounds , 4 mm – Black Delica 11/0 and 4 mm Swarovski Sun Bicone

The photo was taken indoors due to rain and clouds, so the Sun Swarovski is not shining the way it normally does, but you can see it here at Artbeads.com - Swarovski 5301 Faceted Bicone Sun

Side note… some of you may have been seeing the discussion about JTV now selling Swarovski Crystal Elements and they have a nice supply, but I did price checking last night and found out they are about 8 cents higher in price than Artbeads AND they charge a shipping charge of 6.99~ I will never shop for my beads, crystals or elements any where else but Artbeads for sure. I just wish they would get a wider selection of gemstone beads in the smaller sizes.

Awareness Causes – Bracelets, Earrings and Necklace Selections Coming Soon

admin — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 12:26:51 +0000

I will be starting the Awareness selections soon, and will be placing a Awareness bracelet and earrings collection in Yellow and also White in a few days. If you have a cause you would like to have made please leave word here and I will contact you soon.

Here is a link with the colors and explanation of which Causes they refer to:

http://www.bagwellpromotions.com/awarenesscolors.html

I hope to be able to justify the costs of making these bracelets and earrings and also giving a goodly portion to each cause the bracelet is meant to represent. I should be able to do this and keep the costs to the customer down as well. More on this idea of mine soon, but if you have any ideas please let me know. And if you sell Awareness jewelry please come by and let us know your link or even post a photo in the comment section!