Thursday, October 31, 2013

Agate Earrings / Bluemoon Beads


Agates come in so many different shapes and colors.
Agates are considered power stones. Agates foster love, good health and good fortune.
In particular This stone is believed to reduce negativity and create emotional stability.

How to open a jump ring 

 

 



What you will need:

  •  Needle nose pliers x2
  • Grey Agate Charms x2 # ZP-002-00282
  • Faceted Grey Agate beads #ZB-002-00368
  • Metal Findings #  ZF-001-00020
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Jasper Howlite 1950`s Necklace / Bluemoon Beads

The 1950`s

The age of costume jewelry
Glamour, elegance, and sophistication.
This style takes me back to the fifties.

Howlite is known for it's strong associations with self-awareness, creativity and improving ones emotional attitudes. It enhances character building, and a sense of decency; in encourages desirable personal attributes. Howlite aids in dispelling anger, resentfulness, selfishness and allows one to look inside for answers, aid in communicating the negative emotions with a clearer emotional expression, which will result in calmer confrontations.
Jasper's are protective stones.They foster intuition and artistic creativity.

  • Needle nose pliers x2
  • Plastic double knit shell beads # ZS-002-00569
  • White Howlite Beads # ZB-002-00356
  • Large Picasso Jasper Beads #ZB-002-00362
  • Small Picasso Jasper Beads  # ZB-002-00361

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Metal Leaf Bracelet / Blue Moon Beads

Tis the season. I wanted to make something that make you think autumn. 

I also love charm bracelets. When I saw these come in the mail
I new what I had to do.
Very simple to make!







 What you will need:


  • Metal findings # ZF-001-00020
  • Metal Flower Charms # ZC-002-00118
  • Metal Leaf Strand # ZS-002-00826
  • Needle nose pliers x2
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Monday, September 30, 2013

Strawberry Bracelet / Blue Moon Beads

I love strawberries. They are pretty much my favorite fruit. 

I also love charm bracelets. When I saw these come in the mail
I new what I had to do.
Very simple to make!

 What you will need:


  • Metal findings # ZF-001-00020
  • Strawberries # Sku 611356124236 ZS-002-00425
  • Needle nose pliers x2
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Giraffe necklace / Bluemoon Beads

The Giraffe is such a gentle surreal creature. 
Can see farther then other animals. 
I tied this cute Giraffe bead with a brown ribbon. 


  • Needle nose pliers x2
  • Giraffe Pendant # SKU 611356135348 ZP-002-00222
  • Ribbon # SKU ZN-002-000222

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Craft Project Jewel Bracelet / Bluemoon Beads

I am like a crow and love shiny things.

 


 What you will need:

  • Metal findings # ZF-001-00020
  • Metal Jewel connector strand # ZS-002-00781
  • Metal  Box Clasp # Sku 611356122546 ZF+-001-00141
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Earrings Feather Agates / Bluemoon Beads

Agates come in so many different shapes and colors.
Agates are considered power stones. Agates foster love, good health and good fortune.

How to open a jump ring 

 




What you will need:

  •  Needle nose pliers x2
  • Feather Stone Charms # ZP-002-00287
  • Metal Findings #  ZF-001-00020
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Saturday, August 31, 2013

Earrings Nerd glasses / Bluemoon Beads

Nerd glasses have become a style.

They were a means to see and now they are a means to be seen.

Here is a cute pair of earrings.

How to open a jump ring 

 





What you will need:

  •  Needle nose pliers x2
  • Blue Moon Bead Metal Ear wire # ZF-002-00034
  • Glasses Charms #ZC-002-00136
  • Metal connector strand rose # ZS-002-00801
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Craft Project Ancient Egypt Pyrite Bracelets / Bluemoon Beads

Ancient Egypt is full of mystery glamor.
Here is some inspiration of mine.

Pyrite is known as "fool's gold" by its appearance.Pyrite is a symbol of money, good luck, and a shield from negative forces.

How to open a jump ring

How to use a crimp bead 




 What you will need:

  • Pyrite beads Stone Age # ZB-002-00366
  • Metal findings # ZF-001-00020
  • Metal Egyptian metal connector strand # ZS-002-00834
  • Metal  Box Clasp Flower # ZF-002-00028
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The Great Gatsby inspired necklace / Bluemoon Beads


I love the new adaptation of the Great Gatsby.
Very inspiring.
The necklace reminds me of the Roaring twenties.
This is all you need to know:
 =)

How to make a loop

How to open a jump ring





What you will need:

  • Needle nose pliers x2
  • Round Nose Pliers
  • Metal Necklace Findings # BM12557-PE-003
  • Metal Connecter Strand # ZS-002-00792
  • Plastic Beads connected # ZS-002-00823

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Friday, August 30, 2013

Alice in Wonderland key hole Bracelet / Blue Moon Beads

This is the most important story I have ever read in my life. It has influenced me more then most of my life experiences. I feel like Alice most days. You can find it in my wardrobe, my living room, and more. Here is an example of me feeding my lust for any thing Alice!

Very simple to make!


 What you will need:


  • Metal crown findings # Sku 611356122850 ZF-001-00172
  • Key hole strand # Sku 611356128319 ZS002-00833
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Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Craft Project Owl Charm For your mirror / Bluemoon Beads

Rear view mirror bling is very popular. Their are entire stores dedicated to rear view mirror bling. Just do it yourself for more then half the price. =)








 What you will need:

  • Metal Chain # ZS-002-00820 SKU 61135612818
  • Owl Charms #ZC-002-00148 SKU 61135613487
  • Jute Twine 
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Earrings Beach ready / Bluemoon Beads

This very easy to do set is bound to get you ready for the beach. =)




What you will need:

  •  Needle nose pliers x2
  • Blue Moon Bead Metal Ear wire # ZF-002-00034
  • Charms #ZP-002-00264 SKU 61135613576
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Monday, July 22, 2013

Necklace Howlite and Sparrow / Bluemoon Beads

 Since ancient times, birds have been viewed as divine messengers.
Each bird represents different things.

In Greek Mythology the sparrow was sacred and celebrated by Aphrodite herself.
The sparrow symbolizes true love and the spiritual connection.

Howlite is a stone that helps bring on new beginnings and helps promote positive changes and new beginnings.
This stunning yet simple design is fun and easy to make.
Simpley a few jump rings beads and crimps on the ends. =)





What you will need:

  • Needle nose pliers x2
  • Round Nose Pliers
  • Metal Necklace Findings # BM12557-PE-003
  • Howlite Beads #ZB-002-00370, ZB-002-00355
  • 12mm bluemoon wire 
  • Metal Chain Gold & White # ZF-001-00191
  • Metal Plastic connector strand # ZS-002-00823
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Monday, July 8, 2013

Blue Sky Agate Camera Charm Bracelets / Blue Moon Beads

Agates are considered power stones. Agates foster love, good health and good fortune


Cameras have changed how we see the world. They are able to capture a moment forever. As a photographer I knew I had to make this! Here is a simple charm bracelet. A short but sweet project! Very simple to make!



 What you will need:

  • Blue Moon Metal Camera Charms #ZC-002-00110
  • Metal findings # BM12557-PE-003
  • Agate beads # ZB-002-00359 : ZB-002-00360
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Friday, May 31, 2013

Craft Project Buddha Bracelets / Bluemoon Beads

Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.
~Buddha

The Buddha is Worn for good luck and protections.



 What you will need:

  • Ribbon Ends # 55046-8E-003
  • Buddha Charms # ZF-001-00014
  • Metal findings # ZF-001-00020
  • Jute Twine 
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Earrings Owl Vintage style/ Bluemoon Beads

The owl is often a guide to and through the Underworld, a creature of keen sight in darkness, and a silent and swift hunter. It can help unmask those who would deceive you or take advantage of you.
Owls are believed to have played a more prominent role in early Celtic cults, and could perhaps have derived from a more broadly based deity of a common European descent. Predating the Greek cult of Athena, for whom the owl was an animal attribute, were images of these mysterious birds in Celtic lands. 






What you will need:

  •  Needle nose pliers x2
  • Blue Moon Bead Metal Ear wire # ZF-002-00034
  • Owl Charms # ZF-001-00017
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Bracelet Metal chain Prayer Box/ Bluemoon Beads

The Prayer box is worn to focus one`s mind on prayerful thoughts or secret wishes.




 What you will need:

  • Needle nose pliers x2
  • Metal  Box Clasp Flower # ZF-002-00028
  •  Metal Pendant # ZP-012-00028
  • Metal chain (Urban Warrior)  # ZG-001-00018
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Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Necklace Metal Feather/ Bluemoon Beads

 Since ancient times, birds have been viewed as divine messengers.
Each bird represents different things.
 I love this feather necklace, Its modern and vintage looking.
The Peacock
Connotes:
»
Universal consciousness
»
Prestige
»
Birth
»
Pride
»
Spring

Pride goes before a fall, and peacocks with their magnificent beauty are associated with pride. It refers to conceit or falseness of a person. It could be symbolic of success and goodwill and to an extent, is associated with immortality.





What you will need:

  • Needle nose pliers x2
  • Round Nose Pliers
  • Metal Necklace # BM25375
  • Glass Seed Beads black # BM13973
  • Feather Pendant # ZF-001-00016
  • 12mm bluemoon wire
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Bracelet Pearl Copper/ Bluemoon Beads

 Thinking about the 1920`s and the flapper days.
Those hot dames and their fringe.
 Along with the roaring 20`s came fashion.
Pearls lots of pearls come to mind.
This bracelet embodies that feeling for me.






 What you will need:

  • Needle nose pliers x2
  • Round Nose Pliers
  • Bead wire
  • Metal Clasp Flower copper #ZF-002-00022
  • Glass Pearls 4mm White # BM25207
  • Metal Headpins# ZF-002-00080
  • Crimp beads 
  • Metal Rose and Resin pendant # ZF-002-00083
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Earrings Handcuffs/ Bluemoon Beads


Feeling a little naughty and nice?
Learning about history during my college career has got me thinking.
But how free are we really?
Just read the definition and tell me.
This is a symbol of living in our free nation.
Its free but, cross the power and get matching bracelets. =)
and fashioned them together and made a cute work of art I want to wear every day.



What you will need:

  •  Needle nose pliers x2
  • Blue Moon Bead Metal findings item # ZF-001-00020
  • Handcuffs # ZF-001-00133
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Sunday, April 28, 2013

Necklace Blue Amulet Collection/ Bluemoon Beads

The Hamsa a protective symbol worn for protection and good luck.
Protection from the evil eye.
I love this new line from Blumoon Beads.
It has every thing I wanted out of a pendant.
Tell me what you think?




 What you will need:

  • Needle nose pliers x2
  • Round Nose Pliers
  • Bead wire
  • Metal Clasp # ZF-001-00173
  • Glass Seed Beads Light Blue # BM17892
  • Acrylic Beads Blue Green # ZB-002-00049
  • Metal Bails # ZF-001-00175
  • Metal Findings #BM20465
  • Amulet # ZP-001-26909
  • Crimp beads
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Sunday, March 31, 2013

Bracelet Blue Gray Copper / Bluemoon Beads

 Here is a simple bracelet that is easy to make.
Spring is coming and my tiny bird wrists feel lonely.
Now that I am going to be sleeveless for the rest of the seasons,
I thought I would better prepare myself. 
These colors and gems did the trick. 
=)
Tell me what you think?




 What you will need:

  • Needle nose pliers x2
  • Round Nose Pliers
  • Bead wire
  • Metal Clasp Flower # BM64776-PE-819
  • Glass Beads Blue # BM26435
  • Glass Beads Grey # BM17894
  • Metal Connectors # ZF-00200075
  • Metal Chains # ZF-002-00011 
  • Crimp beads
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Earrings Tentacle style/ Bluemoon Beads

I made these simple earrings out of a few blue moon beads.
Octopus a cephalopod mollusc of the order Octopoda.
They remind me of tentacles.
All I did was take wire and bend it through the three loops.
Add seed beads then curl the ends with round nose pliers. 

The end result was these cute earrings.
 

 
 
 
What you will need:
  •  Needle nose pliers
  •  Round nose pliers
  •  24 Gauge wire
  •  Findings gold french earring hooks
  •  Metal Earring 3 loop # ZF-002-00033
  •  Seed Beads black # BM13973
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Happy Easter!

Happy Easter!

Here is a great project.
Take an old plain basket and dress it up with a Bluemoon bead 
metal and acrylic Pendant.
From the Blue Sky line.
Item # ZP-002-00120
Jazz up anything you want with these gems.
Just add colored eggs hay and a live Easter Bunny.
=)
Then Shazam!



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Saturday, March 30, 2013

Peace Necklace/ Bluemoon Beads

The peace symbol has been around for a long time. 
It has been used in many cultures symbolizing peace.
It really became popular during the Vietnam era.
During the anti war movement it was worn mostly by hippies.
Make love not war. Peace:

Here is a necklace made with Bluemoon beads products:

Satisfy your inner hippy.







What you will need:

  •  Needle nose pliers x2
  • Blue Moon Bead Metal findings item # BM12438-PE-053
  • Seed Beads Hank LT TPZ # BM18663
  • Wooden Peace Sign Pendant # ZP-001-00082
  •  Faux Suede brown Necklaces # ZN-001-00051
  • Glass beads Brown and Gold ZB-0020047
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Sunday, March 17, 2013

Poetry Slam New and Old

A decade of poetry. Its been flowing through me this last week. I used to use the internet to outlet my feelings. I guess today is no different. You can blame my dreams.


Old: 2003 - 2004 Valley High Literary magazine page 23. Art Work: Tristen Ervin



New: 2-3-13
 Reflections shine full
Stardust smiles at me through the fog
I saw into your window
all intentions and energies all in one wave
shallow plexie glass
a flash of truth
I expected more than just that 
scene from a horror movie
lost expectations a must 
in god I dont trust
Dont expect just lust
~Athena Mansfield

Thursday, February 28, 2013

Craft Project Purse / Bluemoon Beads Day of the Dead zipper pull

 Tired of your plain purse? 
Can`t ever find a cute purse at the store?
Why not jazz up your own.
You could pick one up at a thrift store or check your closet.
First you fashion a skull out of clay bake it then paint it.
Hot glue a flower then the skull where you want it.
Then add a hot bluemoon beads charm to the zipper.




 What you will need:

  • Key Chain Clip
  • Charms # ZF-001-00015
  • Paint
  • Simple Polymer Clay
  • Glue 
  • Flowers
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Bracelet / Bluemoon Beads Seed beads Pearls Saint Patrick's Day

 In celebration of Saint Patrick's Day I made this simple and cute bracelet!
I love how its not cheesy like most holiday jewelry.
 What you will need:

  • Needle nose pliers x2
  • Round Nose Pliers
  • head pins X 2
  • Seed Beads LT Green # BM18662
  • Glass pearls 4mm White # BM25207
  • Four leaf clover charm (Blue Moon Beads)
  • Memory Wire # BM35683-PE-000
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