Crazy for Coral

If you are loving coral this spring, I have something for you!

Here are my newest earrings:

Super cute and available now in my shop!  Want a matching necklace? I have you covered, not once but TWICE!

Here are the other earrings available now:

If you special order any one of my necklaces, you can get any earrings for half price!!  Pop on over to my Facebook page for more details!
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The 'Spring is Here' Multi-Color Necklace

I'm on a stay-cation this week while my cousins are visiting from Florida.  We're having such a good time, that I am going to be extremely homesick when they go home.  :(

Everyone is sleeping in a little today, so I thought I would pop in and share a necklace I designed for my friend Jeanie on her birthday.

I chose five beads in my favorite colors and set them on a copper colored chain.

I love how this necklace can give a pop of color to any outfit!

I'm glad to say that Jeanie loved her gift!  I loved making it for her!

I will post photos of the matching earrings soon.  Stay tuned!!!

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Dual Strand Necklace in Turquoise

Happy Monday, y'all!  I'm so excited to share this next project with you! 

I wanted to create something cute that can be worn with anything from a maxi dress to a tank top and shorts. I've been tossing around the idea of a dual strand necklace for awhile, but I didn't want it to be too chunky.  I found some round jasper beads dyed turquoise and I knew they would be perfect for what I had in mind.

The completed necklace is 18.5 inches long, set on a silver colored chain with a lobster clasp.

There are twenty-two 8 mm beads on this dual strand necklace.

The beads are set on wire, so you can adjust the drop of the arc.

I'm also working on a set of matching earrings, similar to the Earth Tone Earrings.

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Earth Tones {2}

Just wanted to pop in and show you some earrings I made to match yesterday's Earth Tone necklace.

Paint brush jasper beads on a copper hanging post.

Having a sale on them on my Facebook page, so stop by and check them out!

While you're at it, why not get the whole set?!  You know you want to!

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{pink} Fabric Button Pendants

Yesterday I showed you a pink boho cuff bracelet that is being raffled off in Florida at a breast cancer research event.  Here are the matching Fabric Button Pendant necklaces.

These come with a 24" ball chain that can be easily shortened with a pair of scissors or small pliers.

The buttons measure 1.5" and the pendants come in an organza bag.

Although this set is accounted for, I can easily recreate it using the same or any fabric of your choosing. 

Pop on over to my Etsy shop for even more Button Pendant options (in stock pendants are currently on sale for just $8!)

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Aqua Seventy6 Giveaway at Ma Nouvelle Mode

There are some blogs that make me drool, and Ma Nouvelle Mode is no exception.  Natalia and Christie both have such an amazing fashion sense,  and Natalia's adventures in France keep me stopping in day after day just to see what's new.

Today, these lovely ladies are giving away my very latest necklace:

Entering is easy, so stop on by and enter, maybe YOU will be the big winner!

Lemon-Lime

Yesterday my daughter had her spring portraits at school. She's pretty adventurous with her wardrobe (although you wouldn't know it since moving to VA---the kid lives in sweatshirts and skinny jeans!)  But, we are both yearning for warmer temperatures, so we decided to conjure up some spring with a lemon-lime inspired outfit.

Guess what?!  It worked!  We got a high of 73!  (Let's not discuss the pending flurries on Monday!)

I must confess, the Polyvore set came AFTER we put together the actual outfit, but it was such a cute combination of colors, I think anyone can pull it off this spring!

I used a left over bead from Turquoise and Coral for her necklace and set it on a copper colored chain.

Unfortunately it's back down in 50s again today and all that up and down has gotten the best of us.  The kiddos (and mommy) are under the weather today and staying home from school. 

Aqua and Red

I had such a great response to last week's Turquoise and Coral necklace!  Thank you!

This week I decided to continue with a similar color palette for a new necklace, but use a daintier chain.  Introducing Aqua and Red:

Again, these can be made in just about any length.  The version shown above is about 18".

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Turquoise and Coral

I'm so super stoked about today's post.  So stoked, in fact, that I am writing it the night before to make sure it is up bright and early.

Yesterday I was finally able to visit a very elusive bead shop in my area. I say elusive because homegirl doesn't open until 10 a.m.!  Hu-lloooo, some of us have work to do!  We need you to open your doors bright and early, how about 8? ;)

I had an idea in mind, but it took about fifteen laps around the shop to figure exactly what I wanted for my next project.   All I knew is that it HAD to be turquoise and coral!

Here's what I made:

I can make these in any size.  Above are examples of a 16.5" and a 26".  Because some of us are into length! :)

16.5"

26"

My favorite color combo!

I almost kept this one for myself!

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I Love Lotus

This necklace will forever remind me of two amazing women. My friend, and fab client Mel and my bff for 21 years, Edith.  Both of these ladies called dibs on this beautiful Lotus Necklace just seconds after I previewed it on my Facebook page.

The Lotus Necklace is currently on back order, but become a fan on Facebook to find out when I will have more available!

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Birds of a Feather

I can't begin to describe how blessed I am.  As some of you may know, my move to Virginia from Florida this summer was not the easiest transition for my family. Let's just be honest.  Moving sucks.

I spent the six months prior to my move packing up the last seven years of my life. I was losing 1500 sq ft worth of living space and had to decide what to keep, what to donate and what to put in storage.  I was busy, overwhelmed and basically neglected all of my friends and family. 

Fast forward to my move.  The first couple of months were super tough.  Hubs was traveling weekly and while I loved hosting family and friends (every week.  for two months.), I was still settling in and learning the ropes myself.  The summer ended, the kids started school, and 4 months passed before I was able to see family and friends again.  That's when it hit me.  I missed "home".

My trip to Florida this Christmas was wonderful.  Our cousins hosted our family of six (two dogs included) for two weeks.  My good friend and former neighbor went above and beyond to help me feel at home, as well. We planned a trunk show, which was a success.  All of my friends were so supportive of my business...I could go on forever.  In fact, I haven't even scratched the surface.

When I got back home, I knew I wanted to send my friend and my cousin little "thank you" gifts for all they did for me those two weeks.  I stumbled upon a funky bead shop in town and found the perfect charms to make them each a necklace.

Feather Necklace

This 26" necklace features a 1 3/4 " feather charm,and a matching .5" mini feather charm,
and was clearly Made With Love.

The necklaces arrived yesterday, and they both loved them.  Makes me all warm and fuzzy inside.

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The Arts and Craftsy Owl

People often ask me what I "do". It's such a weird question to answer.  I usually just say that I own a business where I create handmade items and write for a blog that features those items (as well as some DIY, decor, and fashion stuff.)  That's usually where I lose them.  People will then ask, "What kind of handmade items?  Like arts and craftsy stuff?"  Bless their hearts...

Am I the only one who HATES the term "arts and crafts"?  It makes me feel like I'm putting together items with Elmer's Glue and construction paper.

Even so, I am crafty, and I like to think that what I do is some form of art, so I suppose "arts and crafts" isn't too far beyond what I "do".

Here is my newest work of arts and craft (warning: no fabric was cut in the creation of this piece!)

Owl Charm Fashion Necklace

I decided that as much as I love incorporating fabric into most of my pieces, there are times that I just want to wear something simple and understated.  This necklace is 18" long and features a 1" owl charm.  The perfect length for a scoop neck top or a button down blouse.

There will be more charm necklaces featured soon, so keep your eyes peeled my lovelies!

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Tampa Trunk Show and an Announcement

Happy 2012, my beautiful friends!  I am so sorry that it has taken me a whole 6 days into the new year to wish you well!  Also, I am even more sorry that it has been almost an entire month since my last post!!

What a crazy holiday season it has been!! I spent the entire month of December making items for AquaSeventy6's final trunk show of 2011, in Tampa, Florida.  After a 12 hour drive, and three days of last minute preparation, I am happy to announce that the show was a success!

It was such a pleasure to put this show together with my friend, Marcy, owner of K.a.i-y.a. Designs!

Here is the AquaSeventy6 table!

Checkbook Covers, Everything Pocuhes, Key Rings, and Headbands.

Button Pendant necklaces, Cuff Bracelets, He Loves Me Brooches and Hair Clips, Business Card/ID Holders, and more Headbands.

Ruffled Wreath, Felt Wine Bag and Clutches.

Fabric and Bead Necklaces and Scrappy Scarf Necklaces.

Here is the K.a.i-y.a. Designs table.  The Superhero tees and onesies were a BIG HIT!

Just look at these super cute headbands and reindeer tees!

I actually wanted this adorable Christmas skirt and top combo for myself!

Our hubbies took over as bartenders for the evening. 
Sangria Terreo was number one on the menu!

After a long, yet productive evening, Marcy and I
were finally able to pose for a photo!

I wish I would have photographed some of our guests, but by the time Marcy and I came up for air, the crowd had dwindled down, and our tables were sparse! We were very, very blessed.  Thanks to all of you who joined us that evening!!

Finally, I wanted to take a moment to announce some changes here at AquaSeventy6:

I started this blog in 2010 in conjunction with my very good friend, Autumn, who shares my passion for second-hand, refurbished, vintage and handmade items.  Together we featured our DIY projects, tutorials and our handmade items for sale.  As of January 2012, we decided that we each had so much to share that we would divide and conquer.  I will keep you updated on Autumn's journey and link her new site as soon as its up and running.

Autumn, your contribution to our site will be greatly missed, but I can't wait to see how you transform your skill and passion into another beautiful endeavor.  Love you tons!






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