Total Delights

great new creations

2009-03-08T01:17:00.000-08:00

Deb has been creating up a storm. This bracelet is just one of the new creations. It's made with lampwork beads, freshwater pearls, swarovski crystals and copper finish findings.

March and a new contest

2009-03-06T23:31:00.000-08:00

visit us and enter this months contest www.totaldelights.com

New month new contest

2009-02-03T20:20:00.000-08:00

I can't believe we are already into the second month of the new year and with that brings a new contest, these great little earrings are made with Amethyst, Moonstone, Sterling Silver. Make sure you enter and tell all you know to visit and enter to. www.totaldelights.com

Garnet January Birthstone

2009-01-18T13:46:00.000-08:00

This bracelet can be found at www.totaldelights.com it is made with Garnets and freshwater pearls, sterling silver

January Birthstone : Garnet

Birthstone Color: Deep Red

One glance at the deep red seeds nestled inside of a pomegranate fruit explains why the word “garnet” comes from the Latin word “granatus,” meaning “grain” or “seed.” This name was given to the garnet because of its close resemblance to the succulent pomegranate seed. But don’t bite into a garnet, because at Moh’s hardness 6.5 to 7.5, it will definitely damage the teeth!

There are many myths and legends surrounding the garnet. One Biblical legend is that Noah hung this gem on the ark to light his way through the dark and stormy nights of God’s wrath. A Greek myth linked to the garnet is the story of the young goddess of sunshine, Persephone, who was abducted by Hades, god of the underworld. Hades eventually released Persephone, but not before he offered her some pomegranate seeds, which guaranteed her return to him.

First mined in Sri Lanka over 2,500 years ago, the garnet is also found in Africa, Australia, India, Russia, South America; and in the United States, in Arizona and Idaho. Although most commonly known as a red gemstone, the garnet comes in a variety of other hues, including muted yellows, vibrant oranges, rosy pinks, lime greens, and violets—a virtual bouquet of colors. This diversity is due to unique combinations of elements within each particular gem, such as iron, calcium, and manganese.

Archaeologist findings of primitive style garnet jewelry among the graves of lake dwellers dates the early use of this gemstone to the Bronze age. But not all garnet is of gem quality. It is also a very effective abrasive and is used commercially for grinding and polishing. Garnet coated sandpaper is one such industrial use.

The garnet continues to be the protective gem of journeyers. A gift of garnet is thought to be symbolic of love and the desire for a loved one’s safe travel and speedy homecoming. It is January’s birthstone, but far from being only a winter gem, the garnet, with its brilliance and multitude of colors, is truly one for any season.

New contest

2009-01-06T21:18:00.001-08:00

Rhodonite---- Believed to stabilize one’s thinking into what is true for the wearer.
see others as brothers and sisters.

To enter this new contest visit us at www.totaldelights.com

Contest winner

2008-12-27T20:38:00.000-08:00

Congrats to Bettye Short our latest winner.

The new contest will be posted on Jan 1st make sure you check in and enter

I'm Back

2008-11-25T11:54:00.000-08:00

Sorry it has been so long since my last post but the moving and unpacking has just about done me in. But I hope to be on top of it now and back to bloging and creating. But one thing that I have to mention is that till the 20th of
Dec we are having a huge sale 25% off of everything. So shop early and make this christmas a easy one. You just have to type in holiday for the coupon at check out to get your savings. Some other great news we have been moving up the ranks in yahoo and google. It is so great to see the fruits of our labors. Have a wonderful thanksgiving everyone. Deb and Diane

New items added to the contest

2008-08-14T22:06:00.000-07:00

Keep it up there have been three new dangles added to the contest.

Handcrafted Jewelry--New month New contest

2008-08-05T16:07:00.000-07:00

Ok so here is the deal for every 5 enties in the contest I will add a new set of enterchangeable dangles so this contest could be the best yet. Tell all your friends email everyone you know lets get the entries up and the prize bigger and better than ever.

Moving Sale

2008-07-27T21:10:00.001-07:00

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Moving what a job it is

2008-07-27T14:48:00.001-07:00

So we are preparing for the big move from Utah to Missouri and the packing cleaning showing the house is all so much. But we are excited and nervous all at the same time. This is the biggest move we have ever made. But how does that relate to the website you might be asking yourself well we are going to have a moving sale yes a moving sale. The details will be on the website in the next few days so make sure you check in and take advantage of the specials. But for now I better get back to packing.

Handcrafted jewelry something new--support jewelry

2008-07-22T19:03:00.000-07:00

We have something great and new at Total Delights Support Jewelry these pieces, have been created to give that extra support. Some may need the help with not smoking, or any other thing that you might be struggling with.

The first bracelet is made with Blue lace agate and freshwater pearls, swarovski crystals, sterling silver
Blue lace agate creates hope, harmony and positive thinking, calming ,and is an uplifting stone
pearls are also known for health and inner peace.

The second is made with Autumn jasper which is said to protect from negative energy and freshwater pearls for health and inner peace.

the third is made from smoky quartz, freshwater pearls, swarovski crystals, sterling silver
smoky quartz Is nature's stone of endurance, fostering serenity, calmness, and positive thoughts. Then again I used my favorite freshwater pearls for the health and inner peace. The pearls in this bracelet are nuggets and faceted pearls.
you can find these at http://www.totaldelights.com/support.html

Handcrafted Jewelry--Where do I find the time?

2008-07-08T04:24:00.001-07:00

The days are getting so full of packing boxes, sorting out the good from the what was I thinking. You know all those things that at the time seemed to make sense. But now I have to look at things with a different perpective. Moving is a big job, much less moving half way across the country. So I find that I am having to juggle my time, home, website, family and then everything else that no one wants to do is of course mom’s job. The funny thing is that in this cleaning and organizing I have found, or refound some great beads and all I want to do is to create. But I have to be pratical and finish the house so that we can get it on the market. Then I will find some time to do something wonderful with those. But thank goodness that Debbie is still hard at work. Her latest creation is made with unakite a favorite stone of mine. My mother in her last few months with us. Was spent in a assisted living home. And those that took care of her, were so wonderful and caring. So for christmas that year I made all of the staff gifts made with unakite. Bracelets for the women and keychains for the men. This stone’s meaning is uncondtional love of humanity. Those who care for the elderly have this wonderful traite. So you see this stone has a very special place in my heart. You will find this handcrafted necklace at www.totaldelights.com

Celebration

2008-07-02T18:23:00.000-07:00

Total Delights has been up and running for a year now and with the fourth of July right around the corner, we thought there wouldn't be a better time for a celebration sale. So if you take 10% for our birthday and 10% for the holiday then you will be getting a 20 % off anything on our site sale. We have had a crazy first year and are looking forward to a crazier second one. Most all of our items are one of a kind so visit soon for the best selection www.totaldelights.com

Just type in freedom at checkout for the discount

Handcrafted Jewelry--July contest

2008-06-30T21:43:00.000-07:00

Ok so I didn't choose rubies or swarovski crystals. I choose both yes both this delicate handcrafted bracelet is made with real rubies, I have used gold filled chain, gold plate lobster, There is vermeil daisies, to boot. This will be a great prize to win. It is 7 1/2 inches in length but can be sized for the winner. Make sure you visit us and enter.

Handcrafted Jewelry-times almost up for june's contest

2008-06-28T23:27:00.000-07:00

I can’t believe that the month of June is almost over, where did the time go. So you all need to enter in the contest. I have been thinking about what to create for July’s contest, Ruby is the birthstone for July. So I have to decide if I want to use real rubies or maybe swarovski crystals in the ruby color. So if you have any thoughts please either post there or email me. doubledee@totaldelights.com Guess you will just have to check back in to see what I decide to do.
or check the website contest page www.totaldelights.com/contest

Handcrafted bracelet with Amazonite

2008-06-28T01:47:00.000-07:00

This beautiful semi-opaque blue-green variety of feldspar is named after the Amazon River.
Amazonite balances feminine and masculine energy. It promotes kindness and practicality. It is an excellent stone for artists and for men. Pale azure blue amazonite is know as the lucky “Hope Stone”. It will be lucky for all your hopes and dreams. Amazonite is blue-green to pale green stone in the feldspar group. It comes mainly from United States and Australia. Healing properties of amazonite
Amazonite helps balance the emotions and gives physical stamina. I love finding out the gemstones meaning, It makes the giving of a gift that much more special. I have a dear friend who’s daughter was going though a very rough time. So I made her a bracelet with Amethyst which is a stone of protection. It was a way of letting her know that my thoughts are with her I think that is the real fun in learning about gemstones and their meanings. Come back and learn more with us. For more
info on gemstones visit our gemstone meaning page. http://www.totaldelights.com/Gemstonemeanings.html

Handcrafted Jewelry--Where are all the blogs?

2008-06-26T21:45:00.001-07:00

I looking at the websites that I have exchanged links with, very few have blogs. And yet this has been a very important part of moving our website in a good direction. So I have to ask myself why aren't these other sites using this wonderful tool. Could it be their fear of not looking professional. I want to know something about the people that I am buying from. When buying online there are so many unknowns. You can't look folks in the eye. See how they deal with others. So why wouldn't you want to learn what you can about the person that you are thinking of doing business with. My biggest problem is that I haven't made my blog personal enough. So my new goal is to make this blog a fun, informative and a place that you what to visit and spend some time. So to begin I love to make jewelry, creating is something that I find very fullfilling and to work on our website. This has been a big learning experiance this all takes place between taking care of my grandson. And packing for the move that our family is making in the next few months. I have four kids, that all still live at home, three grandkids. Two live with us. So the total in our home is nine. My husband and I have never believed in thow away kids, there have been many times that we have taken in kids. Many people don't understand why we haven't tossed our two oldest kids out they are 25 and 22 years old. But there are things that they don't understand. And maybe at a latter date I will go into more details. But for now they are all here, like I said we don't believe in thow away kids. They are ours and ours to take care of, till they can do it themselfs. Anyway The next few weeks will be crazy and many of they crazy things I will be sharing with you all. But for now this is goodnight and have a great tomorrow. Visit us at www.totaldelights.com

Handcrafted Jewelry--Do you have a treasured piece ?

2008-06-25T01:36:00.000-07:00

Some have a stand of pearls handed down from their grandmother. Or a mothers ring, maybe a bracelet from your first love. No mater what the piece is most women have a favorite. The one that makes them feel good when they wear it. Mine is the ring that was made for me from my mothers ring. I always feel save and loved when I wear it. It makes me feel close to her. My youngest daughter was given a pendant with a diamond from her grandmothers ring and she wore it when she was married. She said that way it felt like grandma was there. So what is your treasured piece of jewelry. I would love for you to share your stories.

Handcrafted Jewelry--My favorite gemstones

2008-06-23T20:49:00.000-07:00

I thought that I would answer my own poll if you didn’t catch that I love most all of the things that we create with. But gemstones are my very favorite. Moss opal has quickly become one of my favorite stones.

Moss Opal belongs to the group of common opals. In contrast to precious opal that displays all the colors of the rainbow, common opal is opaque, rarely translucent and shows no play of color. Moss opal owns its attraction to dark greenish inclusions in its milky white body that resemble moss.
The most important deposits are located in Australia.

Ever since people have believed in the healing power of Opal. It is reported to be able to solve depressions and to help its wearer find the true and real love.

Opal is a birthstone for those who are born in October
Visit us at www.totaldelights.com and let us know your favorite gemstone.

Handcrafted Jewelry which to choose, Simple loop - wrapped loop

2008-06-21T07:35:00.000-07:00

When shopping for jewelry one of the key things to look for is the way the loops are made. The loop with the blue background is a simple loop the one on top a wrapped loop. The wrapped loop is the way that I prefer to make jewelry. This loop makes the piece more secure and there is very little chance of lost pieces. This method takes longer to complete a item. And more supplies. So these pieces will cost more, but it is well worth the difference in cost. Your child will not be able to pull on your necklace and have it come apart. The simple act of brushing your hair can pull apart a simple loop. So when looking for that perfect piece of handcrafted jewelry remember that chosing by color is important, style, stone, or crystal. These are all factors in your choice. But by far the most important one is the way it is put together. After all you want to have that perfect necklace, around for years to come. Come visit us at www.totaldelights.com

new and beautiful handcrafted necklaces

2008-06-20T18:59:00.000-07:00

The new items just posted are made with some great gemstones, The first one is made with glamous jasper and is handwired. This is my favorite way to create jewelry. I love knowing that the piece is secure instead of just a loop of wire there is a very safe and secure connection. This stone is new to us and is becoming one of my favorites is has soft tones and blends wonderfully with the freshwater pearls in a golden sand color. One of the other new necklaces is made with Ruby zolite. This stone is said to make changes of negative to postive and will boost your physical energy. This stone is beautiful the Ruby veining is of a dark red color and blends beautiful with the zolite green. This is a very unique one most of the ruby zolite is brighter green but this stone is deep and wonderful. Come and visit us at Total Delights

Handcrafted Jewelry, Necklace with Golden aventurine

2008-06-15T21:54:00.000-07:00

This Handcrafted necklaces is made with Golden Aventurine is considered an all purpose healing stone. Another potent stone for relieving stress, anxiety, and emotional discomfort. It helps us to see alternatives and potentials. Good career stone for those in stressful situations at work. Reinforces ones decision making abilities and amplifies leadership qualities.

Freshwater pearls are the other item in this beautiful necklace they are golden in color and blend wonderful with the golden aventurine. At the center of this necklaces is a hammered ring. This necklace will be available for purchase on www.totaldelights.com in the next few days.

Handcrafted bracelets what's new today

2008-06-11T13:27:00.001-07:00

Two new bracelets for summer fun first one is made with freshwater pearls and turquise rondells with a Bali silver bead as the focal bead. It is 7 1/2 inches in length and finished off with a sterling silver lobster. The second is made with green
aventurine with a sterling silver bead in the center it is 7 1/2 inches in length also. These two new items will be available soon at www.totaldelights.com

Handcrafted bracelets, Dragonfly

2008-06-08T16:14:00.000-07:00

The Water Bug

Down below the surface of a quiet pond lived a little colony of water bugs. They were a happy colony, living far away from the sun. For many months they were very busy, scurrying over the soft mud on the bottom of the pond. They did notice that every once in a while one of their colony seemed to lose interest in going about with its friends. Clinging to the stem of a pond lily it gradually moved out of sight and was seen no more. "Look" said one of the water bugs to another,"one of our colony is climbing up the lily stalk. Where do you think she is going?" up,up,up it slowly went.... Even as they watched, the water bug disappeared from sight. It's
friends waited and waited but she never returned. "That's funny!" said one water bug to another..."wasn't she happy here?' asked a second...."Where do you suppose she went?" wondered a third....no one had an answer. They were greatly puzzled.....

Finally one of the water bugs gathered it's friends together. "I have an idea, how about the next one of us who climbs up the lily stalk, promises that they will come back and tell us were he or she went and why!" 'We promise they said solemnly.
One spring day not long after the very water bug who had suggested the plan found himself climbing up the lily stalk. Up, up, up he went. Before he knew what was happening he had broken through the surface of the water and fallen into the broad and free lily pad above.When he awoke, he looked about with surprise....

He couldn't believe what he saw. A startling change had come over his body. His movement revealed four silver wings and a long tail. Even as he struggled he felt an impulse to move his wings.... The warmth of the sun soon dried the moisture from his new body. He moved his wings again and suddenly found himself above the water. He had become a DRAGONFLY! Swooping a dipping in great curves he flew through the air. He felt exhilarated in the new atmosphere. By and by the new dragonfly landed happily on a lily pad to rest. Then it was that he chanced to look below to the bottom of the pond. Why he was right above his old friends the water bugs! there they were scurrying around, just as he had been doing some time before. Then
the dragonfly remembered the promise. Without thinking, the dragonfly darted down.
Suddenly he hit the surface of the water and bounced away. Now that he was a dragonfly, he could no longer go into the water...... "I can't return!" he said in dismay. "At least I tried, But I can't keep my promise. Even if I could go back not one of the water bugs would know me in my new body. I guess that I'll just have to wait until they become dragonflies too.Then they'll understand what has happened to me, and where I went," and the dragonfly winged off happily into its wonderful new world of sun and air......Author Unknown