Resin Pretties

I've always liked resin jewellery. I've got a few pieces myself that i've picked up along my travels and couldn't resist doing a little search on etsy for 'Resin Jewellery' only to find to my delight lots of pretty resin goodies. I'm still confused over how they make these lovely pieces but am grateful that these wonderful shop owners do and can share their work with us! A few of my favs I spotted while 'window shopping' on etsy!

I love this geeny clour in BuyMyCraps ring plus the additional swirl of black makes it even more intriguing. It's been captured just as the colours mix and I love the look!

I am loving the fiery reds and orange in this bracelet. A definite eye catcher from ChelleV2's shop.

These earrings by Shareen Woodford are so pretty. The lovely frosted green stands out a treat as a the perfect backdrop to the little silver leaf.

I am a sucker for anything summery and cheerful and that is exactly what I thought off when I saw Bobishi's gorgeous lemon coloured ring. Definitely lovely reminders of summer and living in the great outdoors!

These rings from lorenalimonchi are super cute and come in a whole rainbow of colours. I think they would look great with a few on your finger!

What a beauty this bangle is! Velinaglass sure has a wonderful talent! I like how this one is so clean and finished perfectly. She has called it 'Out of Africa' and I think it captures it perfectly.

I found this in Early Bird Creations shop! It's a fantastic little key ring - so i'f you're not a big jewellery wearer you can still treat yourself to some resin pretties with this key ring. I love the matte resin and the lovely soft coordinating colours in this one.

Sugarjewels shop has some lovely pieces but its the colours in this bangle that I love. A stand out green colour with a streaky bits of borwn through it. Love it!

New Projects & Jumpy Frog

Since returning back to Sydney I have been re-acquainted with my sewing machine!! While in London there were lots of things that I wanted to make but hand stitching was just way too slow so I ended up buying the odd thing now and then (when I couldn't resist or was a much needed necessity/gift!).

But now that I am back home in Sydney with all my appliances (yay cake mixer no more manual stirring and whipping for ages!) I can start on all my little projects. Plus since I am still a Lady of Leisure (read unemployed, looking for a job) I have had a little bit of time to do my little projects!

I've been a busy little bee and have had lots of fun sewing away! Here's some of my little goodies:

I gave my monkeys to my niece and nephew - it is so cute when I see them carrying them around!!

I made that heart bag for myself and then also made another one for my sister-in-law for Chrissie!

I've got loads of friends and relos who are having babies so I started making the diaper/baby wipe pouches for them.

And I keep spotting really cute fabrics that I'm not sure what to do with so I made little tissue holders just so I can use the fabric!!

I just finished off a little zippy bag to hold some more of my loose bits & pieces in my handbag and my sister requested a notebook cover that I just finished yesterday for her!

So you can see that I've been busy and having loads of fun at the same time!

In the end I decided to change my earring shop (previously ppaccessories.etsy.com) and instead open up a brand new shop called JUMPY FROG (http://jumpyfrog.etsy.com) combiningg my earrings and all other bits & bobs!

I've listed a few bits & pieces in there and will be adding more goodies soon - if you have some time please stop by!

Introducing PPAccessories!

I have been dilemmaring for ages as to whether to open a second store for my earrings and I have finally taken the plunge and opened up PPAccessories. I thought this would be a good time as I'm still trying to reduce all my stock before we move!

I've only listed a few items so far but hope to add a new item or two each day and slowly move my earrings from PPDesigns to PPAccessories.

Hope you will have some time to stop by PPAccessories and say hello!!

Jewellery Part III - For Sale [SOLD]

Edit 17/09/08 - All pieces have been sold and are on their way to new and loving homes!!

This is the final part of Jewellery for the Blog Sale, so it could be a long post - prepare yourselves but make sure you reach all the way to the end for the final fantastic deal (swarovski!) :)

Remember if you are interested in buying, more details on how to buy can be found in this post or just email me at ppdesigns.etsy@yahoo.com

Love Heart Necklace - [SOLD]
This is simple and sweet. The chain is 19" with a lobster claw clasp. The pendant is the totally sweet part about it. It looks almost like a ring with faux diamond chips around the band coming to a little heart which has a larger faux diamond on top of the heart. CONDITION: EXCELLENT
PRICE: $8 ~~ SHIPPING: $2 (UK); $3 (EVERYWHERE ELSE)

Two Chunky Wooden Bracelets - [SOLD]
Made from round wooden balls. One in a chocolate brown and one in beige. They are fantastic worn with modern classics or flirty bohemian style clothing. Gives your outfit a clean, natural look to it - chunky but not over the top! CONDITION - EXCELLENT
PRICE FOR BOTH: $4 ~~ SHIPPING: $2 (UK); $3 (EVERYWHERE ELSE)

Two Bugle/Seed Bead Rings - [SOLD]
Pink & Purple Ring - Very sweet little ring made of pink, purple and white seed beads designed with conjoining flowers. This ring has a slightly smaller fit (fits on my ring finer and loser on my pinky. It has a little stretch as the beads are threaded through fishing wire. CONDITION: GOOD (when not on a finger it sits a little squished - ie not a perfect round shape but once on the finger it loses that squished look)

Brown & Gold Ring - This ring has colours of dark brown, gold and even hints of purple. It is great for everyday wear. It is made with wire so can actually expand slightly to fit your finger. Currently has a diameter of 2cm or just short of an inch. CONDITION: EXCELLENT

PRICE FOR BOTH: $2 ~~ SHIPPING: $1 (UK); $3 (EVERYWHERE ELSE)

Light Blue Wire Necklace - [SOLD]
Another simple yet stylish necklaec approx 14" with lobster claw clasp. Sits high on the neck with very pale blue beads which have a little shine so it sparkles in the light. CONDITION: GOOD (the findings have tarnished slightly and the wire shape is not as good as it once was although once on it looks ok)
PRICE: $3 ~~ SHIPPING: $1 (UK); $3 (EVERYWHERE ELSE)

Stars and Flowers Necklace - [SOLD]
This necklace is made from a light blue leather cord with silver coloured charms of flowers threaded onto the the leather. Star shaped and round coloured charms hang from these flowers. All charms have a turquoise coloured centre to match thte leather cord. Each round charm has a slightly different colour to it to give this necklace even more charachter. The leather cord is approx 7.5" and on either side there is a 5" and a 5.5"chain for fastening with a lobster claw clasp. With all the charms this is a slighlty heavier necklace but sits well on the neckline. A multitude of charms make this necklace extra special! CONDITION: EXCELLENT
PRICE: $10 ~~ SHIPPING: $3 (UK); $6 (EVERYWHERE ELSE)

Wooden Necklace - [SOLD]
A simple natural looking necklace made of wooden beads in various shades of woody colours. It is elastic so can slip over your head easily. CONDITION: GOOD (the elastic in this one is getting a little worn so it is not as tight as it once was)
PRICE: $3 ~~ SHIPPING: $1 (UK); $3 (EVERYWHERE ELSE)

Black Necklace - [SOLD]
This neclakce is made up of small round beads which I think may be hematite but i can't be certain. It has a smooth and shiny sheen to it. Simple for everyday or the office even. The clasp however is a bit old. It is actually the ends of those round crimps but it seems to work and stay on ok but because of this I am classifying this condition as average only, although everything else with it is excellent. CONDITION: AVERAGE
PRICE: $6 ~~ SHIPPING: $2 (UK); $3 (EVERYWHERE ELSE)

Blue & White Dangle Earrings - [SOLD]
I actually made these earrings but I can't list them on etsy as I have already worn them a few times. I can change the ear wires for you to a clean pair though. These earrings are approx 2.7" long from the base of the earwire to the end of the longest strand. It is a two strand earring with blue and clear beads. CONDITION: EXCELLENT
PRICE: $3 ~~ SHIPPING: $2 (UK); $3 (EVERYWHERE ELSE)

Swarovski Crystal Pink Cat Necklace - [SOLD]
This is a genuine swarovski crystal pendant with a 15" brown cotton cord with an additional 2" of rhodium plated chain for fastening. Rodium plated lobster claw clasp. The cat pendant is approx 1" wide and 1" high. Comes with all original packaging, swarovski certificate and the care advice/warranty card. This pink kitty is gorgeous. Sparkles perfectly and has never been worn or taken out for the box (only today to measure the cord)!

I bought it here at the Swarovski store in London. It looks like they have stopped selling this cat though so it is even more rare!! I've even checked the web and can't find any shops selling it. It usually sells for 35GBP (70USD) see here (for the dog pendant as the cat is no longer availabe in stores) but I am selling this for 40USD only. . Great for yourself or as a gift.
CONDITION: EXCELLENT
PRICE: $40 ~~ SHIPPING: $3 (UK); $6 (EVERYWHERE ELSE)

Well here ends the Jewellery Blog Sale section. Don't forget to email me for any further queries or if you would like to purchase. Remember combined shipping is also available! ppdesigns.etsy@yahoo.com

Don't forget you can always check out what's on sale at the blog sale quickly by checking out the top right hand corner of my blog (or by clicking on the 'blog sale' label on the right hand side bar)

Next up on the Blog Sale will be either more knick knacks or clothing....keep watching :)

Jewellery Part II - For Sale [SOLD]

Edit 15/08/08 - All this pretty jewellery has found a new and loving home!! Thanks!

Here is part two of my Jewellery Blog Sale. A few more pretty items that I couldn't help but buy but stayed hidden in my cupboard (i really do have a terrible habit of doing this!!).

Hope you may find something in here. Remeber check out how to buy in the second half of this post. You may also like to go back & revisit what was in Jewellery Part I aswell (remember i can do combined shipping!)

Seed Bead Goodies!
Acqua Necklace - There are 5 strands to this pretty but simple aqua necklace. It is elastic so can fit over your head and will sit just around your nec. Great for everyday wear and has a litle sparkle to it. CONDITION - EXCELLENT

Green Bracelet - There are 5 strands to this bracelet. A combination of seed and bugle beads joined together by a larger green bead. This one is also elastice. CONDITION - GOOD (the elastic is getting a little worn in this one so it is not as tight as it once was)

PRICE FOR BOTH: $2 ~~ SHIPPING: $1 (UK); $3 (EVERYWHERE ELSE)

Lime Sparkle Ring
This ring is a it bling!! It has a large lime/light green coloured gemlike stone in the middle. Surrounded by lots of tenny little ones around it. There are also 3 little ones just around the side of each band. The ring size is approx 2cm in diameter. It is a bit big for me so this one is up for grabs too! CONDITION - EXCELLENT
PRICE: $3 ~~ SHIPPING: $2 (UK); $3 (EVERYWHERE ELSE)

Swishy Necklace
Light green beads with a small circle shell type attachments from each link. Silver lobster claw clasp. Approx 15" with addition 2.5" of chain for fastening. This one has a little weight to it. CONDITION - GOOD (missing a circle shell or two on the last link near the clasp - but can't really be noticed).
PRICE: $5 ~~ SHIPPING: $3 (UK); $6 (EVERYWHERE ELSE)

Rectangles
8 thin cords and a large enamelled rectangle make up this trendy and modern necklace. The cord is approx 16" with an addition 4" of bronze coloured chain for fastening. Lobster claw clasp. The pendant is made up of 3 small rectangles within each other and is approx 1.5" long.
CONDITION - EXCELLENT
PRICE: $5 ~~ SHIPPING $2 (UK); $4 (EVERYWHERE ELSE)

Here ends Part II of the Jewellery bit. I think there will be one more part to come for jewellery so keep watching out. Remember if you are interested in any of my Blog Sale Items just email me at ppdesigns.etsy@yahoo.com!

Jewellery Part I - For Sale [SOLD]

Edit 15/08/08 - All this pretty jewellery has found a new and loving home!! Thanks!

The next few posts of my blog sale are gonna be my bits and pieces of jewellery for sale. I seem to accumulate lots of jewellery but am a bit lazy and never actually wear any of them! So most of these ones I've listed have been only once or not at all!

These pieces weren't made by me and were shop bought so I can't list them in my etsy shop. I thought I could "dismantle" them and use them as beads for my own jewellery making but I think they look so nice as they are it's better to keep them intact and hope some others can enjoy them instead.

Have a squiz and if you want to purchase any just email me at ppdesigns.etsy@yahoo.com - further details on how to buy etc can be seen in my kitty radio blog sale post. Remember all prices are in USD (GBP approx divide by 2).

Oh and just with any garage/yard sale, this blog sale is happy to engage in a bit of haggling :) so feel free to contact me for your best offer or for more info/details on any of the items.

1. Paris Flowers
I bought this pretty girly necklace in Paris. It has pink butterflies, leaves, flowers and little coloured stones to make it seem almost fairy tale like. Colours such as pinks, greens, blues, purples and yellows. It is a bronze coloured chain with lobster claw clasp. Approx 13" chain with addition 2" of chain for fastening. CONDITION: EXCELLENT
PRICE: $8 ~~ SHIPPING: $2 (UK); $3 (Everywhere Else)

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2. Chunky Green Bracelet
Love the greens in this bracelet! Approx 5" with an additional 3" of chain for fastening. Lobster claw clasp. This is a chunky style bracelet with a little bit of weight to it. Hangs well on your wrist. Includes an assortment of beads and silver coloured chain. Sorry I can't tell you what types of beads or chain it is but it all looks very pretty together! CONDITION: EXCELLENT
PRICE: $7 ~~ SHIPPING: $3 (UK); $5 (Europe); $6 (Everywhere Else)

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3. Edwardian Purple
For some reason this one remind me of Edwardian times! It is a double layer bronze/copper coloured chain with purple and white pearls (they look faux pearls to me) and purple bicone beads. The inside layer ends with with a 2" cluster of beads. Approx 22" chain with 2" of chain for fastening. Lobster claw clasp. CONDITION: EXCELLENT
PRICE: $6 ~~ SHIPPING: $2 (UK); $3 (Everywhere Else)

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4. Paris Blue
I also bought this one in Paris. I thought it looked really different and it goes great with that ever faithful Little Black Dress. It is a light blue double cord with lobster claw clasp. Approx 13.5" cord with additional 3.5" chain for fastening. The necklace features a complext triangle of chainmail covered with various beads, ribbon, wire and chain in shades of blue. The traingle hangs approx 4" from the top of the triangle to the end of longest piece of chain on the bottom. CONDITION: EXCELLENT
PRICE: $7 ~~ SHIPPING: $3 (UK); $5 (Europe); $6 (Everywhere Else)

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Well that's all for today! Email me if you are interseted in any - ppdesigns.etsy@yahoo.com.

I'll be posting more on jewellery in the next few posts so please come back and keep checking!

Oh and if you want more than 1 of my items just let me know so I can work out combined shipping for you.

For all other BLOG SALE items just go to my 'Blog Sale' label on the right side bar

Wonderful Sterling Silver Pendants

I've been a bit sick the last few weeks which has been terrible as I can't leave the house that much...BUT it has meant i've been indoors, wrapped in a blankie and huddled over the internet (hey, it's indoors it's ok!). As a result I have lots more items in my 'favourites' on etsy.

A few of my finds have been these really lovely sterling silver pendants which I have found in two wonderful shops - That Silver Touch and Annabella Designs

I particularly love the simple clean lines of each pendant making them great for everyday wear but at the same time still being unqiue and allowing them to be great 'conversation starter' pieces!! Now, the only question that remains is....for me or for a friend? ;)

Click on a pendant for more details

Russian Inspiration

You may have seen this at my indiepublic blog (which i've now retired due to this one) but it is too cute not to share to everyone else in the blogging world (well i think so anyway!!)

When I make earrings I look at my beads and then look around my flat then look around outside for some inspiration.

One day I was looking up at my bookshelf and sitting there was my little russian matryoshka doll. I looked up at it, then looked down at my beads, then all of a sudden this teeny tiny little earring was born.

I kept one pair for my shop and then had to go and make another pair straight away for myself! They are so teeny and tiny that I couldn't help looking at myself in the mirror (ok i'm just a tad vain!) going 'awww so cute!' every couple of minutes. My husband rolled his eyes after about the 5th 'awww it's so cute' and just says 'yes dear' with that look on his face.

Here they are, and just below was my inspiration - u can just see the tiny baby to the very very left of the photo.

PPDesigns - Up & Running!

PPDesigns has finally taken the plunge and is about to embark on the blog world. PPDesigns is run by moi (Jen), a Sydney girl from Oz currently residing in London UK. I've set up a little shop on Etsy at www.ppdesigns.etsy.com (you can see some of my stuff to the right there) but just incase you wanted to know a little but about me and etsy i've naughtily (and lazily) cut and paste from my etsy profile page the bits about me and etsy:

ABOUT ME (& ETSY)
To be honest, I set up this etsy account so I could go crazy buying all the great stuff here on Etsy, but thought since I'm setting up an account why not post up some of my own items for sale, in the hope that it may support my etsy purchasing habit :)

Why PP Designs? Well I let my husband come up with the name. It's actually a nickname he has for me and has come to mean lots of things like Pretty Princess (when he's feeling nice), Precious Princess (when he's feeling sentimental/romantic), Porky Princess (when he see's me pigging out....er quite abit), Pee Pee (cause I seem to have terrible bladder control and am always on the look out for the nearest bathroom) and so on and so on.

THINGS I MAKE
EARRINGS: Making earrings has been a bit of a hobby of mine for the last few years but I've ended up with so many unworn earrings that have never even seen the light of day.

Even so I still keep making them because I can't resist visiting bead stores (even while i'm travelling!). Everything just looks too pretty!

So I'm hoping someone out there in the world wide web might like them too and give them a chance to see the world :)

PHOTOGRAPHY: I have been interested in photography for quite a while now and took a short course while starting out to learn the basics. Now my time is spent having fun clicking away and trying out new things.

I have been fortunate enough to do a bit of travel after leaving my hometown of Sydney to London, and so have been having great fun taking lots of pics along the way. I hope looking at some of these pics will either remind you of your great travels, get you geared up for some of your own travels to come, or just helps you relax and feel happy when you look at them.

Well that's about all there is to know about me & etsy. If you want to know more just convo me or email me for some chatting :) Otherwise hope you will come back and visit this blog to see what PPDesigns has been doing!!