I’ve had a lot of requests for more fruit trees so here is the latest! It’s a fun take on my normal pendants and features Peridot gemstone chips for leaves and faceted Ruby gemstone apples set in brown wire. This pendant is handmade using painstaking wire-wrapping techniques. Permanently colored brown wire frames and encircles the…
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Japanese Chiyogami Paper Glass Tile Pendants
I know a lot of people have made these but I’m just trying my hand at them and having fun! I picked up this amazing Chiyogami paper in the Mitsukoshi Department Store in the Japan Pavilion in Epcot. Everything in the store is actually from Japan. They are an actual department store in Japan as…
Helm Chain Mail Bracelet in Silver and Gold
I recently learned a new technique – chain mail! My first pattern is known as the “Helm Chain” or “Parallel Chain.” This deceptively simple pattern features interlocked silver-plated and gold-plated rings into a classic, elegant pattern. The bracelet is 7.5″ in length and is finished with an antique goldtone toggle clasp. Easily worn both everyday…
Sleep In on Black Friday
Who needs 2am alarm clocks, crowds, angry mobs and one-per-store teaser deals? Shop from the comfort of your own home ANY time day or night! Give the gift of original, handmade jewelry this season! EtsyPhoenixFireDesigns Heck, you can even shop in your PJ’s. I won’t mind.
Under A Full Moon – Available Now
Once again, I’ve listed another “Under A Full Moon” Tree of Life pendant on the PhoenixFire Designs etsy storefront. Every time I list one, they go quickly, so if you’ve missed out in the past, here’s another chance to pick one up! “Under A Full Moon†is a unique take on the popular Tree of…
Gift Bag Included with All Jewelry Orders!
To help with your holiday shopping, all jewelry items on PhoenixFireDesigns.com and the PhoenixFire Designs Etsy Storefront now come with an organza bag. We will also ship directly to a gift recipient – just give us the gift address in your PayPal checkout “Notes to seller” field!
Gift-Giving Guide: The Personalized Gift
Everyone has challenging people on their holiday gift list; those people who you just aren’t sure what to get them. They really don’t need another store-bought knick-knack and how many times can you really give them a gift card? Well, here’s one idea that might help. A personalized, handmade pendant. Bird nest pendants are lovely,…
Brown Agate Slice Tree of Life Pendant
A natural slice of variegated brown agate is the base for this unique Tree of Life pendant. Genuine Hessonite Garnet gemstones and sterling silver wire form the leaves and branches of the piece. This pendant starts with a natural slice of agate geode in variegated tones of brown. Inside the agate are “rings” of amber…
Featured Project!
I was honored by the Moderators at Craftster.org and selected as one of the Featured Projects for the 3rd Quarter of 2010! And she had the loveliest things to say about my work as well. *click for larger* Tree of Life pendants are favorite items to make by craftsters all around the site, however, when…
Hessonite Garnet Tree of Life Pendant
The warm, rich colors of Autumn are celebrated in this one-of-a-kind Hessonite Garnet gemstone Tree of Life pendant. Set in a chocolate brown square frame, copper wire is used as the roots, trunk and branches of the piece. Garnet is a natural, semi-precious gemstone associated with the planet Mars, the zodiac sign of Aquarius and…