Reopened shop and blogging once again 2016

Hey guys
Haven't been on here in ages.

But I here I am again, I even reopened my IYL etsy shop and have a few pieces listed.

Currently I am studying to be a certified Aromatherapist and plan on making skin care products like soap and lotions to add to my Its Your Life shop items.

I'm not sure how many blog posts I'll be writing. I remember trying to post one a day. That was a long time ago.

Here is my shop link, have a look through! I have clearance items for $15 each and a couple of my classic charm and locket necklaces listed.

https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/itsyourlife

might just list the pieces like these pictures and indicate which item the listing is for. thats the only way ill want to cut down on the price and make it a true clearance item.. i havent started studying today im just so interested in looking into picking up my old online business :p

these are so cute
should i make individual listing pics again?
seems like so much work and it wont be clearance anymore and also wont have time to make stuff at the same time. anyway there are a lot of pieces and i am happy to have had the foresight to load up on supplies and kept this stash of pieces before packing all this stuff away.

   
 this vintage brass heart locket with the vintage lithograph screen print images varnished on.
loved making these and they are so beautiful 100% upcycled refinished vintage supplies mixed in with new charms.
     
 these two are very pretty and charming. the large grey rose necklace features a small cameo set into a filigree setting which is then set onto the main filigree holding the rose. it has a tiny perfect bead charm dangling from below. the second necklace is jam packed with lovely charms and chain. there is a vintage butterfly shaped brass locket and a large mirror charm (which is new) it also features a short section of Czech glass bead chain in a lustrous champagne pink color. a large open clock charm adds to the feathery and decaying effect of the dangling chains and creates a charming and quaint image of time passed, akin to a preserved dried rose keepsake on the vanity.
     

New Vintage Bird, Owl and Flower Cameos!

been making these cameos... they are pretty sweet!
listed a bunch on etsy. there are way more to list tomorrow. took pics of all the rest of the designs made but accidentally deleted the pics from the camera before uploading them and now its night time so taking pics again is impossible! oh well. meanwhile... check out the ones listed:

click on pics to go to listings.. 25x18mm cameos with owls, birds and flowers... animals to be listed soon...
owls on black plastic cameos... super cool

wicked sandy beige cream cameos with birds. super amazing

flower power
these floral cameos are perfect for your unique jewelry creations.
pink and white flowers on angelskin pink plastic cameos.

gorgeous jewel foil back cameos
topaz with red poppy flowers and daisies

emerald green with red poppy flowers and daisies

frosted blue vintage plastic cameos with an assortment of flower images... these looks best set into an open setting, or a gold or bright silver plated setting.

and a super large mix lot of cameos measuring 25x18mm and one big 30x40mm pink foil back one. the pink one i pretty amazing, i used lots of different flower images layered with a cream and black butterfly...

25x18mm is a popular cameo size. you can easily find settings for this size. perfect for your handmade jewelry making and pendant projects. these cameos will make gorgeous rings and interesting pins.

Mermaid and Pirate Ship Locket Necklace

this necklace features a mermaid, a ship cameo and a mini skull locket!
the mermaid charm is so detailed... she is plying with her hair while looking at herself in the mirror.

the miniature locket and mermaid charm have been oxidized, finished and varnished by moi.

in shop now. click on image to go onto the listing details.

smokey quartz, mermaid, vintage ship cameo and compass necklace

im in love this design :D the varying shades of the natural smokey quartz beads and their slight difference in size with the two fluted glass beads makes the bead chain look tattered, chunky and uneven and raw and natural. should probly have taken a pic on plain white to show the shades of gray. chose the smokey quartz to go with the gray of the rare vintage western german glass cameo. the mermaid charm has been oxidized, sanded and varnished, like the charm on the back of the compass.


so its in my shop. am going to just give up on trying to compartmentalize where i put what stuff where and for how much. its causing me undue stress ha ha. i marked down my etsy sample sale necklaces. the ones ill put in my shop and have in stores are retail though.

Geneve - Limoges Cameo Necklace

just lovely.. a mint limoges porcelain cameo.. a dream.. available in shop..
click on pics..
first style still available:

this second pic links to the new style: (its nice!!! and features flowers and leaves)