Facebook Jewelry & Art Sale!

Hello faithful followers of the blog!

I'm having a jewelry & art show ON THE INTERNET.

It's happening RIGHT NOW.

And it's been amazing!

CLICK HERE to see all the goodies for sale!

Heavily discounted! Also taking custom orders at discounted rates. :)

Here are a few pictures of items that are STILL AVAILABLE! (As of 5am Central Time)

I'm on Patreon! ^_^

ZenithJade (that's me!) is on Patreon! You can read a little bit about it below and click here for my page!

This is a little what Patreon is about:

* Get consistent funding for your creations, from fans who support you through Patreon.

* Give your patrons rewards like exclusive content or behind the scenes peeks.

* Spend more time creating!

It's like an ongoing kickstarter campaign, where you can pledge to give me an amount each month to help me finance new, fun things - in this case, I'm trying to raise funds for an actual gallery show of my art & photography, but I need your help getting those pieces of art printed and framed!

In exchange, you can get neat things for your pledge- like a handmade plushie made by me, or a piece of art, or even custom jewelry.

I'll still be releasing content on my patreon page for free, (like pictures you see here of old artwork and craft projects, etc), that you can view anytime. :) Let me know what you think!

BEAD SOUP BLOG PARTY 7 REVEAL!!!

Here is the lovely sea glass and pendant from Antelope Beads Andrea Trank sent me. :)

A big old pile of goodies!!!

Another shot of the goodies Andrea Trank sent me!

 This is the very first piece I made using the beads Andrea Trank sent me. The only bits I added in were some goldstone beads, some copper/brass beads and a touch of smoky quartz... plus all the findings minus the chain & clasp at the top!

I used both the clasp and the focal sent to me in this one piece... I really love how it turned out! And the earrings are just too cute! But this isn't the end.... I made even more! (See below...!!!)

This is the SECOND piece I made from the beads my partner sent me. :) Those are lovely sea glass spears she sent me, and some rounds (which I paired with stick pearls in shades of green), Swarovski baroque drop, Swarovski cubes, Czech glass rondelles which my partner also sent me... with a blend of baroque freshwater pearls at the very top mixed with peridot Swarovski crystal.

This is the whole necklace. And it's LONG. I thought it needed quite a bit of length to balance the weight of the "focal" I made. It's called a "Waterfall Pendant"... I used bits of copper tone chain between the  spacers. Incidentally, Andrea (my partner in crime for Bead Soup Blog Party), sent me all those lovely rondelles in the necklace & pendant... two different shades of green!

But no, that's not even all I made........ (See below!!!)

I made these GORGEOUS sea glass earrings. Andrea, I don't know how you matched two of the spears so well, but I thought they'd be PERFECT for dangly earrings! I wrapped the spears in copper, with all copper findings... those little rounds are even more sea glass she sent me... plus I ended the earrings with just a touch of purple Swarovski crystals. Yay! I absolutely adore Swarovski!

Now, not to toot my own horn, I did make one other thing using some of the beads that Andrea sent me- but I submitted it to a different contest. The Czech glass tubes were perfect to blend with the Zebra Jasper. (Andrea sent the Czech glass tubes). The other beads are vintage golden seed beads, crackle crystal quartz, baroque freshwater pearls and of course the large Zebra Jasper ovals and the Czech glass tubes.

I didn't think I'd be done making stuff yet, but I plumb ran out of time this time around to make anything else!

I hope you enjoy looking at the BSBP7 goodies!

Have a wonderful, spectacular day!

Love, Andrea G.

PS- here's Andrea Trank's blog- you can see what she made with the beads I sent her: http://www.heavenlanecreations.com/

You can also view the participant list for the 2nd reveal here: http://lorianderson-beadsoupblogparty.blogspot.com/ !!!

Some of my Art & a Lesson in Business

 Both of these prints are getting donated to the Froghaven Farm auction. I sure hope you guys like them. The above one is a fractal, designed by me! It's called "Artist's Palette [Fractal]." (You can look up what a fractal is right here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fractals) and the bottom one is a landscape I took right outside of Cashton, WI. It's called "Lonely Tree." I know, not the most original name in the world, but it suits! *grins*

Here is Amanda Luxe's Lesson in Business, (it's a link to her blog!): http://www.pinkcandyfashion.blogspot.com/2009/10/tips-for-making-money-by-working-at.html. I thought it had some good points! I'm sure I'll have points to add, but it's getting late, and I need to get some sleep! I've pulled too many over-nighters recently! *winks*

ZJC Online Trunk Show!

Hello everyone!

I'm having an Online Trunk Show Monday, November 19th & 20th, and you're invited!

Click here to go to the facebook event where I list all the details and teaser photos!

Here are a couple of photos to whet your appetite:

 China crystal & Swarovski crystal pendant on copper.

 Swarovski crystal & Swarovski Pearl Angel with a Swarovski crystal halo!

 Tree of Life pendant in amethyst. There are going to be two more (but different) Tree of Life pendants available. :)

 Hand-stamped custom pendant with a freshwater pearl!

 Beautiful hand-made focals with gemstone cabochons set in polymer clay. (There are going to be three total available, I think! If there's interest, I will make more!).

I will be posting the link to Artisans Open Market (that's where my trunk show is going to be) on Monday at 9am on my event page and on my facebook business page! Be there or be square. Plus, most items are discounted at least 50% off, some are MORE than that. :) This is first come, first served.

If you "JOIN" the event, I'm offering a chance at winning a $50 gift certificate to either my Etsy shop or my ArtFire store. If you "SHARE" the event, you get an extra entry!

Beautiful jewelry, ornaments and bookmarks at great deals + friends + gift certificate = FUN!

Pay It Forwad - Handmade!

So I signed up for a creative challenge from my Creative Outlet, (Mel).

Basically, the idea is to share a surprise with three people that leaves comments on the post. Those three people, the first three that comment, will receive a handmade gift from me through the mail within the next year (365 days.) You won't know when it is coming...

Here's what you need to do:
1. Leave a comment that includes your name, email address, and either blog address or Facebook address. (You may need to add me as a friend so I can see your page.)
2. Pay it forward by doing the same for three people through your own blog or facebook page.

Here is what I will do; I will confirm that you, my three commenters have met the requirements, above and then contact you via email to get your snail mail address, color preferences, and other info to help me make you something personal and special.

This is going to be a blast, and the only string attached is that you also pay-it-forward, (do something special for another three people).

*love*
Andrea

The Winners!!!

Without further ado, here are the winners:


MAILED and RECEIVED: KARLY MCCUTCHAN: 1) Bright and Brilliant 8x10" signed print. Link here: http://www.deviantart.com/print/29306905/
MAILED and RECEIVED: ANGIE LARSON: 2) Purple Lightening Mousepad. Link here: http://www.deviantart.com/print/29485410/
DISQUALIFIED: LUA TUOMI: 3) Pastel Hearts Postcards Set of 2. Link here: http://anjicle.deviantart.com/#/d5d24hq
E-MAILED and REDEEMED: KAREN HOWELL: 4) $25 gift certificate to my ArtFire shop.
REDEEMED: DIANE LINK HUOY: 5) $15 gift certificate to my Etsy shop.
WAITING ON ADDRESS: JESSICA LYNN COOK: 6) Smoke AB Necklace and Earring Set

Congratulations!
*love*
Andrea

UPDATED 10/20/2012

Giveaway Time!

There are three ways to gain entries:
1) Share my facebook fan page with your friends using your personal page! Here's the link: http://facebook.com/ZenithJadeCreations (Because the more, the merrier!)
--> Please link me to your "share". Nevermind, I have no idea how to do this, either! I'll just have to trust you! (But PLEASE let me know you've done this, so you can get your extra entry in).
2) Sign up for my newsletter (right hand side of page).
--> Please let me know you've done this. (Everyone who has done this already automatically gets an entry. I realized after the fact that if you sign up for the newsletter, I get a notification via my email. So let me know if you want to, but it's not necessary).
3) "Like" my facebook fan page with your personal page. (Everyone who has "liked" my page automatically gets an entry).

--> Please comment below to let me know you've done at least one of the three! If you do all three, you get three entries. :)

I'm doing this old school, and writing down everyone's names and sticking them in a bowl to pull out the winners.

The FUN part, PRIZES!

1) Bright and Brilliant 8x10" signed print. Link here: http://www.deviantart.com/print/29306905/
2) Purple Lightening Mousepad. Link here: http://www.deviantart.com/print/29485410/
3) Pastel Hearts Postcards Set of 2. Link here: http://anjicle.deviantart.com/#/d5d24hq
4) $25 gift certificate to my ArtFire shop.
5) $15 gift certificate to my Etsy shop.
6) Smoke AB Necklace and Earring Set

Yes, I'll be pulling out people's names in this order. :)

If you have any questions, please ask!

I'll be contacting winners via email, so please leave your email in the comment boxes below! Please put zenithjade@yahoo.com in your address book, because that's where I'm emailing from. (I also like funny jokes, so feel free to send me some. LOL!).

ALSO! Contest ends on September 15th at midnight, CST. Get those entries in!

Have fun!
Andrea

PS- for those having problems leaving comments, feel free to message me via my business facebook page. http://facebook.com/ZenithJadeCreations

Jewelry Show, PaaschEPottery, and MORE!

One of my prints! -->

Well, another weekend has come and gone, and this one a HOLIDAY weekend for us in the USA! It was the 4th of July! Friends, family, could it get any better??? The BEST part was when one of our fireworks exploded ON THE GROUND. The pipe holding it just, well, blew up! I didn't manage to get any pictures of that happening, unfortunately. What a sight! The guys ran from it like their butts were on fire! (Maybe their butts WERE on fire! Who knows?!).

I just listed about 20 new Mother-of-Pearl rings in my ArtFire shop! And remember, I'm running a Christmas in July sale, (15% off everything!), until July 31st!

Up next are Mother-of-Pearl hair bobs with Swarovski crystal centers. If I'm ambitious, I'll do that this morning! *grins*

I really should make more hair flowers, too... and I need to make bracelets for my upcoming JEWELRY SHOW this Saturday, July 9th! (It starts at noon! Be here or be square!). As per usual, I will be discounting everything at my show. Plus, free gift with every purchase!!!

How's that for incentive??? Wootz!

Another ArtFire seller by the name of Paasch E Pottery is also running a FABULOUS sale. 25% off all items in her shop. And MAN, does she make some STUNNING pottery-ware. Here's a link to her blog if you, too, want to enter this contest of blogging, promoting, and sharing her fabu sale! Personally, I could resist the chance of winning one of her great mugs! (I NEED A NEW COFFEE MUG, darnit!)

Don't forget to follow me on twitter, facebook or visit my artfire shop!

Upcoming Jewelry Show!

Moe in the bathroom sink --->

Yes, Moe is one of our cats! We found her sleeping in the bathroom sink a few days ago, and this was the result of my picture taking. *grins*

Isn't she just adorable???

UPCOMING JEWELRY SHOW!
This show is going to be a little different from the others, as I'm actually going to provide refreshments. Wootz! Soda, cheese and crackers, and maybe finger sandwiches, (sammiches). Should be delightful!

The show is scheduled for Saturday, July 9th, starting at NOON. There is no set end-time, but before midnight would be preferable. *winks*

It is taking place at my home at 205 Avon Street, La Crosse, WI 54603. Bring your friends!

We are DOWNSTAIRS, on the left side of the building. It's a white house with a huge picture window. *grins*

Refreshments + jewelry = great times!

As per usual, I will be around to answer any questions you might have, and to take custom orders!

If you can't make it, don't fret- I've got over 350 items in my artfire shop!

You can also find my jewelry at The New U in Onalaska, WI.

Twitter: http://twitter.com/ZenithJade
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Busy!!!

So we've, (Eric and I), been very busy settling in to our new place! It's so exciting to move into a new apartment. I feel like I've been in West Salem forever. It feels surreal, or like a dream. I just hope I never awaken! ;)

<--- A daffodil I photographed this Spring, (March 2011).

So, with settling in comes the merging of two relatively complete households. That's always an adventure! Plus, the merging of CATS! *falls over* So far, so good, (MOSTLY!).

There have been some small kitty frays, but nothing too horribly serious. Although I AM looking for a new home for LuLu. She would be so much happier as an "ONLY" kitty. :(

Crabbi being cute! --->

At any rate, I have four new "collection" pieces up... only named "the red, pink and green collection". Three of the available necklaces are really SETS- earrings & a necklace. One is a lonely choker, no earrings. ;) The mysterious fifth piece of this set has already sold! And man, was it a beauty! (Not to say that the rest of them aren't, but it *was* my personal favorite!). You can view the collection by visiting my artfire shop by clicking here, or copying and pasting this link into your browser's url bar: http://ZenithJade.artfire.com/ .

I think you'll really enjoy seeing this new collection from yours truly!

I've also been invited to attend the Boston Fashion Show/Week in Boston... for a fee. Darn those fees! *shakes fist* And it costs a pretty penny, too. Oh well, maybe next year!

Don't forget I'm on twitter at http://twitter.com/ZenithJade and facebook at http://facebook.com/ZenithJadeCreations . :D

Well, well!

This time it isn't titled, "and more". *laughs*

I'm getting ready to move, and my beadboard looks so lonely without all of the beads on it. :( The good news is that I'm moving the 28th of May, into a beautiful and lovely 3-bedroom house!!! Plus, I'm moving in with my boyfriend, (WOOTZ!), which should surely be an adventure! :)

As I prepare and pack everything away, you should be aware that I'm having a MOVING SALE in my artfire shop. At LEAST 50% off everything, (more in the "SALE" section). Follow me on twitter, and get an additional 25% off. (The coupon code is there!!!).

As per usual, moving is EXPENSIVE, so if you've got a few bucks to spare to buy some goodies from yours truly, that would ROCK MY SOCKS. *love*

We're also having a MOVING PARTY on the 28th, and you're more than welcome to join in on the fun. Click here to view the facebook event. OPEN TO TRADING FOR HOUSEHOLD GOODIES TOO! (Like soap!!! We can always use SOAP! And candles!)

In other news, I'm having to give up four of my babies (cats). Between the boyfriend and I, we have a total of eleven. And that's just too many, even for a house. *sad monkey* LuLu and Gabriel got rehomed already. Neko and Einstein will be rehomed this upcoming week. Tough, but it's gotta be done, I suppose. :( Luckily, I'm screening people rather vigorously, so I KNOW that they're going to good homes, thank goodness. I'm just as bad, if not worse, than the Humane Society in rehoming animals. Well, they're my BABIES, you know?!

Yes, I'm hanging on to Crabbi, (the one that almost died from liver failure and miraculously recovered), Piggy and Hunni. They're seniors now, and have been with me the longest. And I'm keeping a total of two of my Manx babies- AlleyC and Meoweh. Choosing which ones to keep was nearly impossible.

I could ramble on about my cats for way too long! I'm sure you pet lovers out there understand what I'm going through.

So moving, giving up four babies, SALE SALE SALE, ebay sales, and boyfriend= a very busy me! Not to mention all of our combined doctors' appointments. *falls over* Another busy week!

I'll try to not keep you all in the dark for this long again. ;) And I'll do my best to keep you all posted (with PICTURES!) of our new place and move. *love*

*hugs*
Andrea

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Jewelry Show Time!

Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the beauties that I'll have out.

Bring a friend, and recieve a special gift. :)

First ArtFire Sale, Collections, and More!

Beautiful Blues Collection - CLICK HERE! And it is BEAUTIFUL. =^.^= One of my pendants is included! WOOT!



Plus, I made my very first ArtFire sale! I had been selling on Etsy for quite a while but their fees were killing me. (Especially since I LIST soooooo much!). I'm excited for Joy's order to arrive. I can't wait for her feedback! (She bought this bead!). Of course I had to spoil her a little! Included in her order are a couple other polymer clay creations, and a kitty cell phone charm!



I've been listing on ArtFire like a crazy woman, and I'm pleased as punch with my delicate flower earrings in a variety of colors. (See picture for an example!). They're only $5.00 + shipping. Not a bad deal for earrings!


Included in this post is another snow picture. =^.^;= This one has the pretty tree in our front yard, with a sunset behind it.


In other news, the Giles County Humane Association's facebook auction has ended, and I'm happy to report that ALL of my scrabble tile pendants got bids! They'll be going to their new homes over the next couple of days. One is making its' way to Canada and another one is going to England! Exciting to have my jewelry start crossing borders... and oceans!!!


A small reminder that you can find some of my prints on deviantART by clicking here, including one kick-ass fractal birthstone calendar. Hopefully next year, I'll put up a floral calendar. *grins* Wouldn't that just be the bee's knees?

And I've still been making Tree of Life Pendants. Watch for them in my ArtFire shop soon! Between listing, making, and commenting, there's hardly time for anything else... like cleaning. *winks*


Well, I'm off for now! Have a wonderful day everyone!

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Snow! Plus other bits and news!

So we got about 16" of snow this weekend. It's beautiful, but it certainly manages to keep a person inside! Luckily, I have a TON of jewelry projects to keep me busy. I've been making Tree of Life pendants made from gemstone chips and copper wire. *love* They're to die for!

I've also been making beads, (my nephew helped make some!), lately. It's been a while since I played with polymer clay. I've come to the decision that I need to make my rondelle beads smaller. They're big and beautiful, but they just might be *too* big. =O.o= I'm not sure how a person could incorporate beads of this size into a project. Talk about a bummer. But one lives and learns! I also think I'll start making round beads, as well. We'll see if I can get them to stay round once I punch a hole through them though! That's going to be the tricky part.

There are over 200 items in my ArtFire shop, now!!! Talk about AWESOME! You should come by and visit. :)

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Christmas Shopping!

If I had the money, I'd totally buy this scarf from CricketsHandKnits on ArtFire! I absolutely ADORE rainbows, and this fits that bill perfectly.

Don't forget to shop handmade this holiday season!!!

:)

Tutorial, DeviantART, Crafting and more!

So peeps, I've got over 160 items in my ArtFire shop now! That's quite an accomplishment, I think. In fact, I listed 19 pairs of earrings last night. *grins* There are some really special earrings that I collaborated with Sharon Kat on- she embroidered little diamonds using a special technique called Kogin, which originates from Northern Japan, (she spent about five years there).

I've also signed up to participate in The Best Little Bead Box. I'm really hoping that I'll get accepted to participate! I'd love to donate to Beads of Courage!!! I might (probably, LOL!) donate to Beads of Courage anyway. But I've got to get crackin' on making more polymer clay flower beads before I do. I'm thinking that instead of marbled backgrounds, I'll focus on solid colors to really show off the tiny flowers, but we'll see.

I updated my "journal" on DeviantArt, finally. You can view some of my older jewelry designs and digital art and photography there. You can also purchase prints and a calendar. :) It's been a while since I've uploaded anything new there. I suppose when I make something really special, I will. *blush*

Click here for a simple chainmaille tutorial. It's REALLY COOL. I'm probably going to try it myself, but I might need more jumprings first. LOL! Chainmaille really uses up the jumprings. You can see a simple chainmaille necklace I made for my brother by clicking here. It used steel and niobium jumprings. And I tell ya, steel is a PAIN to work with. So stiff! But it's pretty durable.

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New Collections, Cats, new Listings and MORE!

First of all, I'd like to give a shout out to XOCC for making this beautiful bangle bracelet. Perfect for that woman who has everything, (plus it's on SALE for $16.00!!!). Time to shop on ArtFire for the holidays! *grins*

I had a minor kitty scare a couple of days ago... Hunni's eye was all gunky! Luckily it cleared up in a couple of days, otherwise it would have meant another trip to the vet this year. I've had a LOT of those. AlleyC had a bladderstone and Crabbi has a thyroid condition. It means a special diet for AlleyC and meds for Crabbi. And when Crabbi was diagnosed with her thyroid condition, I had to pill her one-handed because I managed to break my finger. *falls over* That was truly an adventure.

I've made two collections, (like Etsy's treasuries), on ArtFire. Red & Green Love & Rainbow Bright. I'd absolutely LOVE some comments and input from people about the two collections I've made so far. :)

I have 166 items in my ArtFire shop now! MORE TONIGHT! And yes, it's more EARRINGS. Never hurts to have a great selection, right? ;) I've also been making jewelry like a fiend- copper and gemstone and swarovski crystal earrings. They are gorgeous. Plus some lovely acrylic flower & freshwater pearl earrings on copper. Remember, if you want stainless/surgical steel earwires, all you have to do is ask!

I'd also like to give a shout out to the Giles County Humane Association. They're having a December auction on facebook to raise funds. LOTS and LOTS of great stuff. PLUS, I've donated ten scrabble tile pendants for the auction. (This is the second auction I've donated to). This is YOUR chance to get some of my handmade goodness on the cheap while donating to a great cause!

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New Collection up designed by me. :) RAINBOW BRIGHT!

Rainbow Bright

Curated By: ZenithJade

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