Silver Canyons

Handmade Jewelry Artist - Sending Love Gallery on Etsy

2010-04-13T05:48:00.002-04:00

It is a true pleasure this week to introduce you to Phylly, jewelry designer and creator of Sending Love Gallery

"I love the beauty of the Earth's gifts to us...her gemstones, metals and minerals, shells and pearls. They are wonderful treasures that constantly inspire me in creating jewelry."

Just one visit to her shop and will agree that wonderful treasuries await!

Sendling Love Gallery features many design elements, including semi-precious gemstones (such as her Lilac Amethyst Gemstone Briolette Earrings Sterling Silver

seen in the above picture); pearls, art glass and crystal. But we can't stop there! She also uses a vast array of metals as well - sterling and argentium silver, vermeil, goldfilled, niobium, brass and copper!

I particularly love her detailed shop sections as it makes it simple to navigate find which combination of stone and metals the tickle your fancy! I don't know about you but I love gunmetal finishes and she has a section dedicated to some really beauties. One of my favorites - this gorgeous Blue Green Fluorite Gemstone and Peacock Freshwater Pearl Gunmetal Necklace. The combination of peacock colored pearl with this gunmetal finish is stunning!

Her shop will not disappoint, so be sure to stop by today and see for yourself how special her handmade jewelry is!

Handmade Jewelry Artist - Capital City Crafts on Etsy

2010-04-03T08:29:00.022-04:00

This week I would like to spotlight Barbara, handmade jewelery designer of Capital City Crafts,specializing in sterling silver jewelry, with many unique one of a kind designs.

Barbara has studied metal smithing and jewelry at The School for American Craftsmen at RIT, and has studied design at FIT with one of the top designers in the industry.

Her shop boasts many fabulous designs and design elements to compliment her silver-smithing skills. Many of her designs feature gemstones, pearls and lampwork beads.
If you love turquoise and coral jewelry, you really enjoy her "Everything Turquoise" section.
Love sterling silver band rings? Look no further. Her Ring section has some real beauties, including "Bark" Handmade sterling silver ring, patterned to resemble tree bark!

Please visit her shop for more eye catching designs!

Fashion Color Report for Spring 2010 - Jet Team SERIES 9

2010-03-11T10:06:00.000-05:00

As many of you know, PANTONE® is the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries.

November 2009, they released their Fashion Color Report Spring 2010 and let me just say, all ten colors are vibrant, and gorgeous!

PANTONE® Fashion Color Report Spring 2010 Pdf File - 2.58 MB

Welcome to Series 9 of my ten part blogging series, each featuring one of the ten Pantone Spring colors.
As a member of the Jewelry on Etsy Team, I thought this would be a great opportunity to showcase various handmade items and handcrafted jewelry from fellow Jet Team artists. Each artist below has today's featured color incorporated in their designs. This is a tiny sampling of handmade goodies and I encourage you to visit our Etsy Shops for our vast variety and selections.

Today's color feature

Pink Champagne
PANTONE 15-5519
C/M/Y/K 61 / 0 / 32 / 0
GOE 104-2-3C

........."Kick back and
enjoy the bubbly luxury of Pink Champagne. This delicate, wispy tint is the season’s newest neutral......."

metalsmitten

Rose Quartz Copper $75.00

oliviasgarden

Chantilly Necklace $28.00

designsbycher

Pink Champagne $14.00

endlessbounty

BOHEMIA $15.00

Ambersjewelry

Coucher du Soleil $48.00

GlitzGlitter

Peruvian Opal Earrings $40.00

Fashion Color Report for Spring 2010 - Jet Team SERIES 8

2010-03-03T08:56:00.000-05:00

PANTONE® Fashion Color Report Spring 2010 Pdf File - 2.58 MB

Welcome to Series 8 of my ten part blogging series, each featuring one of the ten Pantone Spring colors.
As a member of the Jewelry on Etsy Team, I thought this would be a great opportunity to showcase various handmade items and handcrafted jewelry from fellow Jet Team artists. Each artist below has today's featured color incorporated in their designs. This is a tiny sampling of handmade goodies and I encourage you to visit our Etsy Shops for our vast variety and selections.

Today's color feature

Amparo Blue
PANTONE 15-5519
C/M/Y/K 61 / 0 / 32 / 0
GOE 104-2-3C

........."this particular shade of blue is extremely appealing because of its brighter, more energetic
attitude......."

abacusbeadcreations

Multi Strand Necklace $46.00

AdroitJewelers

The Deep Blue Sea $69.00

fuchsiabloomstudio

Kyanite Dagger Necklace $60.00

justicejewelry

Lapis Scarabs $11.50

metalicious

Champagne necklace $45.00

michon

Blue Labradorite $16.00

Fashion Color Report for Spring 2010 - Jet Team SERIES 7

2010-02-24T10:41:00.001-05:00

PANTONE® Fashion Color Report Spring 2010 Pdf File - 2.58 MB

Welcome to Series 7 of my ten part blogging series, each featuring one of the ten Pantone Spring colors.
As a member of the Jewelry on Etsy Team, I thought this would be a great opportunity to showcase various handmade items and handcrafted jewelry from fellow Jet Team artists. Each artist below has today's featured color incorporated in their designs. This is a tiny sampling of handmade goodies and I encourage you to visit our Etsy Shops for our vast variety and selections.

Today's color feature

Fusion Coral
PANTONE 15-5519
C/M/Y/K 61 / 0 / 32 / 0
GOE 104-2-3C

........."Energy continues to surge throughout the warmer hues of spring, leading to provocative Fusion
Coral......."

Angelene

sterling silver earrings $15.00

designsbycher

Peach Pixiedust $15.00

dbvictoria

Strawberry Glass Rounds..$75.00

mcrdesigns

Spring Romance $35.00

LotusStone

Kathleen Earrings $14.00

lucidjewelry

Swarovski Peach $18.00

EtsyNJ feautured artist - Captial City Craft Studio

2010-02-23T22:12:00.007-05:00

Team Tuesday blog hop!

I would like to feature a wonderful artist and friend, Captial City Craft Studio. She is a wonderful metal smith with unique designs featuring silver, gemstones, beads and more! Here are a few of my favorite items from her shop:

Let's Do the Twist- Sterling Silver Choker

Road less traveled sterling ring

Kyanite and Bronze Pearl Sterling Silver Charm Bracelet

Simply Fabulous!

Join their 1st "Team Tuesday" Blog Hop and add your Link to our List!

Rules

Blog post must be about an EtsyNJ member shop. To find an EtsyNJ shop, search "EtsyNJ" at Etsy.com. Please limit yourself to just EtsyNJ shops, you may feature more than one if you like, use whatever style or format you want, its your blog. Your post can be as simple or as elaborate as you want.

You do not have to be a team member to participate, but you MUST feature an EtsyNJ member on your blog.

I can't figure out the bloghop code but be sure to visit the EtsyNJ Street Team Blog for all the info!

Fashion Color Report for Spring 2010 - Jet Team SERIES 6

2010-02-17T12:42:00.001-05:00

PANTONE® Fashion Color Report Spring 2010 Pdf File - 2.58 MB

Welcome to Series 5 of my ten part blogging series, each featuring one of the ten Pantone Spring colors.
As a member of the Jewelry on Etsy Team, I thought this would be a great opportunity to showcase various handmade items and handcrafted jewelry from fellow Jet Team artists. Each artist below has today's featured color incorporated in their designs. This is a tiny sampling of handmade goodies and I encourage you to visit our Etsy Shops for our vast variety and selections.

Today's color feature

Dried Herb
PANTONE 15-5519
C/M/Y/K 61 / 0 / 32 / 0
GOE 104-2-3C

........."Dried Herb is the ultimate green neutral, pairing well with all other colors......."

thebeadgirl

Medical Alert Bracelet $82.00

LivngoodJewelry

Love and Flowers $16.00

oliviasgarden

Neptune Necklace $25.00

sendinglovegallery

Blue Green Agate $32.00

SilverSmack

Leaves and Twigs $30.00

stoutdg2

Organic Lampwork $32.00

Want to participate in a fabulous giveaway?

2010-02-17T10:10:00.002-05:00

Then you must visit Mint Green With Envy's blog.

She is hosting a wonderful giveaway, featuring a gorgeous pair of earrings
from Blue Scarab Jewelry (Ambers Jewelry)

Good luck to all that enter!

Fashion Color Report for Spring 2010 - Jet Team SERIES 5

2010-02-08T21:59:00.000-05:00

PANTONE® Fashion Color Report Spring 2010 Pdf File - 2.58 MB

Today's color feature

Aurora
PANTONE 15-5519
C/M/Y/K 61 / 0 / 32 / 0
GOE 104-2-3C

........."Yellow has made its mark on fashion and spring will further this trend with gleaming Aurora.

Reminiscent of the first glimpse of yellow as the sun begins to rise over the horizon, this shimmering,

slightly greenish yellow adds a bold infusion......."

3squares

Bananas Foster $70.00

CocoaGreenhouse

Friendship Rose $22.00

CrystalImpressions

Pineapple Breeze..$22.00

Ovgilliesdesigns

Swirl Me.$32.00

Marciejanedesigns

Bottle Cap $20.00

NightSkyJewelry

Sun Glow $28.00

Fashion Color Report for Spring 2010 - Jet Team SERIES 4

2010-01-31T21:00:00.002-05:00

PANTONE® Fashion Color Report Spring 2010 Pdf File - 2.58 MB

Welcome to Fashion Color Report for Spring 2010 - Jet Team SERIES 4

Today's color feature

Violet
PANTONE 15-5519
C/M/Y/K 61 / 0 / 32 / 0
GOE 104-2-3C

........."Like the scent of a blossoming flower, Violet lends a romantic air to the warm-weather palette. This intriguing purplish hue is a distinctive addition to any wardrobe......."

Welcome to Series 4 of my ten part blogging series, each featuring one of the ten Pantone Spring colors.
As a member of the Jewelry on Etsy Team, I thought this would be a great opportunity to showcase various handmade items and handcrafted jewelry from fellow Jet Team artists. Each artist below has today's featured color incorporated in their designs.
This is a tiny sampling of handmade goodies and I encourage you to visit our Etsy Shops for our vast variety and selections.

Littlebugjewelry

Violet drops-Chalc.. $23.00

Vandiva

Endless Summer $59.99

JewelryBySolange

Purple Passione..$44.40

GrandmaMarilyns

Purple Right Angle $30.00

Shazzabeth

Exotica & Amethyst $695.00

Onegarnetgirl

Rock Fetish $148.00

How I use Stumble Upon

2010-01-25T09:44:00.004-05:00

I thought that I would give a glimpse of how I use social bookmarking websites such as Stumble Upon, to share some of my favorite sites. This could be either right or wrong...it's just how I do it.

The first thing I highly recommend is to download their toolbar as it makes saving favorites a cinch!

Alrighty....let say I found this fantastic site that I want to share with everyone. What to? Well, the first thing of course is to click the the little blue "thumbs up" symbol i located in the Stumble toolbar, that says "I like it". The blue thumbs up turns green and then you are presented with another screen.

You at this point have two choices (tabs), a "Quick submit or "Add a review". I always use the "Add a review" as it gives relevancy to the pages you are

"stumbling" (submitting).

1. The very first thing is to check the radio button of whether the site you are submitted is worksafe.

2. Next, you are able to select 5 accompanying tags to describe the site you are bookmarking.

(Tip: What I do is click my mouse directly in the tag box and type my own tags instead of using the standard tags (shown in blue). As I use tags, they are saved under "Your Favorite Tags" (shown in grey) and they will appear the next time you stumble and item. It really is a time safer and love this feature!)

3. I normally do not fill in the Review box but if you are so inclined, go for it!! :)

4. Finally click the "Add review" button and your done!

Hope this helped!

Fashion Color Report for Spring 2010 - Jet Team SERIES 3

2010-01-20T15:37:00.008-05:00

PANTONE® Fashion Color Report Spring 2010 Pdf File - 2.58 MB

Welcome to Fashion Color Report for Spring 2010 - Jet Team SERIES 3 !

Today's color feature

Tomato Puree
PANTONE 15-5519
C/M/Y/K 61 / 0 / 32 / 0
GOE 104-2-3C

........."tangy Tomato Purée, this season’s classic red. Pair it with Turquoise for a retro look......."

Welcome to Series 3 of my ten part blogging series, each featuring one of the ten Pantone Spring colors.
As a member of the Jewelry on Etsy Team, I thought this would be a great opportunity to showcase various handmade items and handcrafted jewelry from fellow Jet Team artists. Each artist below has today's featured color incorporated in their designs.
This is a tiny sampling of handmade goodies and I encourage you to visit our Etsy Shops for our vast variety and selections

SatinDollCo

Color Explosion $32.00

littlebrownbird

Silk Flower Hair Comb $12.00

erikaprice

..Winter Berries..$25.00

artmadebytammy

Gold Heart Hoops,...$14.00

beadifuldesigns

Decoupage Pendant $4.50

jemsbybandcompany

Love's First Blush $22.00

Fashion Color Report for Spring 2010 - Jet Team SERIES 2

2010-01-13T12:33:00.001-05:00

PANTONE® Fashion Color Report Spring 2010 Pdf File - 2.58 MB

Welcome to Fashion Color Report for Spring 2010 - Jet Team SERIES 2 !

Today's color feature

Tuscany
PANTONE 15-5519
C/M/Y/K 61 / 0 / 32 / 0
GOE 104-2-3C

........."Tuscany, a warm beige hue, provides the perfect backdrop and works well as a solid base color with dynamic accents like Fusion Coral or Violet......."

Welcome to Series 2 of my ten part blogging series, each featuring one of the ten Pantone Spring colors.
As a member of the Jewelry on Etsy Team, I thought this would be a great opportunity to showcase various handmade items and handcrafted jewelry from fellow Jet Team artists. Each artist below has today's featured color incorporated in their designs.
This is a tiny sampling of handmade goodies and I encourage you to visit our Etsy Shops for our vast variety and selections

BeadzNBling

Love Scrabble Tile Earrings $12.00

capitalcitycrafts

Winter Frost Lampwork $55.00

CocosGreenhouse

Delicate Flutter Necklace..$18.00

cserpent

Viola - White Jade, Amethyst,...$40.00

cooljewelrydesign

beige, black leather beads...$39.00

malves1009

Cream and Filigree Earrings $9.00

Textured Fine Silver with Enamel Flower Pendant Choker

2010-01-11T07:45:00.002-05:00

Textured Fine Silver with Enamel Flower Pendant Choker, originally uploaded by silver canyons.

This year for me is all about learning the art of enameiing.

This is the second piece "successfully" enameled, I say successfully because these particular colors are very had to achieve when working with precious metal clay.
Greens and blues, not problem. But delve into the red hues, fasten your seat belts people, you never know what will turn out!

So, I present to you, my fine silver and enameled star pendant!

Fashion Color Report for Spring 2010 - Jet Team SERIES 1

2010-01-06T12:09:00.420-05:00

PANTONE® Fashion Color Report Spring 2010 Pdf File - 2.58 MB

As a member of the Jewelry on Etsy Team, I thought this would be a great opportunity to showcase various handmade items and handcrafted jewelry from fellow Jet Team artists. Each artist below has today's featured color incorporated in their designs.

This will be a ten part blogging series Each article will feature one of the 10 colors This is a tiny sampling of handmade goodies and I encourage you to visit our Etsy Shops for our vast variety and selections!

Today's color feature

Turquoise
PANTONE 15-5519
C/M/Y/K 61 / 0 / 32 / 0
GOE 104-2-3C

........."Spring and summer naturally evoke feelings of calm ocean waters and tranquil beach vacations in cool, vibrant, tropical Turquoise......."

EmotionalOasis

Aqua Nexus $20.00

Foret

Turquoise Heishi $165.00

GlitzGlitter

Seafoam Blue..$32.00

Jewelry24Seven

Sterling Silver...$67.99

RadicalGlass

Turquoise Aqua Studs $5.50

TheBrassHussy

Turquoise Teardrop..$18.00

Made Front Page on Etsy today!

2010-01-04T22:28:00.029-05:00

This fabulous treasury was created by fellow Jetteam member Knitoramas and features several Jet Team members!!

(mine would be the little dangles at the bottom middle column). Or for your viewing pleasure..

And the kicker, my little charms sold this evening! First sale from my second Etsy Shop, asoulcrayon Enough about me!

The other wonderful thing is other featured Jet Members in this treasury

GlitzGlitter

mcrdesign

fuchsiabloomstudio

michon

Seababe

Big and Beattiful Social bookmarking buttons!

2010-01-03T20:44:00.004-05:00

Aren't they fantastic!!
I have to admit, I am having a ball tweaking my blog.
If you would like to learn how to get these for your own blog, with very minimal tweaking (html editing), you can check out this blog for all the instructions!

Redesign almost complete

2010-01-03T19:56:00.001-05:00

A new blog interface for a new year! Tweeking process still underway but I like what I am seeing so far!

Happy New Years

2010-01-01T10:48:00.003-05:00

I have no set resolutions...just aspirations of good thing s for the coming year!
..well, maybe I secretly have some New Years resolutions but I'll spare the reader of them right now.

I do know, this blog is getting a make over very shortly. Cutting out the clutter, make it more visually appealing and will start adding some reviews of some of my favorite jewelry as well as sprinkling some of my own in from time to time.

In the interim...we well, stay safe and have a glorious New Years!

I've opened a new shop on Etsy

2009-12-01T13:07:00.007-05:00

This new shop is called "A Soul Crayon", the name courtesy Emotional Oasis, an awesome friend from my Jewelry on Etsy Team
So, this new shop features little pretties, a.k.a dangle charms, all using glass beads, gemstones, with all components in sterling silver.

I've accumulated so many beads and stones in these past few years and thought, what a great way to pretty them up. Plus, I am sure a lot of designers don't want to be bothered, no like wire wrapping so purchasing these, already finished would be a great service :)

and a couple more.....

Etched Snowflake Earrings in time for the holidays!

2009-11-23T22:38:00.004-05:00

I wanted to produce a few holiday pieces and I love how these turned out!

Handcut sterling silver discs have been etched with a beautiful snowflake design and oxidized to bring out the detail.
Dangling from each, a delicately wrapped sparkly Aqua Apatite faceted pear briolette.

...I'm really loving silver etching :):)

I've been dabbling with enamels...

2009-11-21T20:21:00.005-05:00

..and, here is a pair of earrings I am truly proud of!
The earrings are completed hand fabricated out of fine silver sheet, both bezel and the etched silver which was used as a base for layering the enamels.

Enamel techniques include Champleve and Basse Taille.Each color was layered and fired to build up to these fantastic colors.

A Fabulous Giveaway Contest sponsered by Jewelry by Solange

2009-11-17T19:58:00.013-05:00

Jewelry by Solange has a written a wonderful blog article about one of our Jet Team members, Elizabeth. Elizabeth has three shops on Etsy; Foret, Foret Two and DivineDesignsbyForet Her jewelry is absolutely fabulous and it definitely worth reading and getting to know a little her and her passions.
Besides the beautiful article, Elazabeth is having a giveaway as well!

For this particular contest, she is awarding one lucky winner a small pair of Ruby & Amber Earrings, valued at $28.00.
The winner will be announced on Saturday November 25st at noon Est Time

Please visit jewelrybysolange.blogspot.com for all the details!

A new giveaway from Sea Babe Jewery - Fine Silver Hammered and Forged Ring

2009-11-17T09:23:00.007-05:00

Seababe is a fellow Jet Team member and she offers the most unique awesome jewelry designs.
For this particular contest, she is giving away her The Twenty Dollar Ring, Fine Silver Hammered and Forged Ring

The giveaway runs from 10:00 PM PST today (Monday) until 10:00 PM PST, November 22nd (Sunday).
Please visit http://stuffundertwenty.blogspot.com/
for all the details!

Finally decided on a car!

2009-11-09T09:04:00.001-05:00

DSC02909, originally uploaded by silver canyons.

I said I would never buy a new car again. Well, never say never.
After the unfortunate events of last week with the car totaled overnight by a hit and run accident, finding a car was priority one.
Considering my daily commuting miles (about 180 a day), AND the tax break incentive for new car purchases for 2009, how could I say no!
So here it is, my 2010 Nissan Altima Coupe in Crimson Red.
This truly is a fantastic color!