Pink Pooch Designs

A Couple New Patterns

noreply@blogger.com (PinkPoochDesigns) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:22:00 +0000

Here are a couple more patterns that I have created. I also sell the finished bracelets of these patterns.

Please click on the image to take you to the pattern or the finished bracelet!

A Second Link to This Miley Cyrus Photo Ribbon Bracelet

A second link to this Betty Boop Photo Ribbon Bracelet

Clint Eastwood Pattern

noreply@blogger.com (PinkPoochDesigns) — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 14:39:00 +0000

I created another pattern to sell. I made one of my original Photo Ribbons into a pattern. I have only made one bracelet from this pattern. It's your time to make a bracelet for yourself.

You can find this Clint Eastwood pattern in my etsy shop, Pink Pooch Designs

Notorious Photo Ribbon Bracelet

noreply@blogger.com (PinkPoochDesigns) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:45:00 +0000

I have a new addition to my line of Photo Ribbon Bracelets. I absolutely LOVE this bracelet!

I was asked to make this bracelet for someone as an early birthday present for them self. I thought it was a great idea. I had the Casablanca bracelet and I loved that one also, so, why not a Notorious.

Patterns For Sale

noreply@blogger.com (PinkPoochDesigns) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 09:50:00 +0000

In the next couple days I will be adding Patterns for sale. These patterns will be made specially for selling. I think I will be able to get this first pattern for sale by the end of the weekend. I have to finalize some of the info before I list the pattern.

I'm terrible at writing (and spelling) info about my items for sale. I was once told that because I'm artistic I don't need to have the best writing or spelling skills. I guess you can say I live by that, not by choice, I have inherited this gene. So, you can say I come by my horrendous writing and spelling skills honestly. (Just a little about me)

As of right now I will not be offering patterns of bracelets I make and sell in my Artfire and etsy shop.

The first in patterns for sale will be Joe Jonas. Here is a little tease of this pattern.

Happy Birthday to ME!!!

noreply@blogger.com (PinkPoochDesigns) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:18:00 +0000

I Love my Birthday!! I always have since I was a little girl and today is no different!! I turn 41 today and love every minute of it.

Happy Birthday to me!!!

What's in my Shop!!!

noreply@blogger.com (PinkPoochDesigns) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:38:00 +0000

Just a look at what's in my shop!!

Etsy
Buy Handmade
PinkPoochDesigns

New Photo Ribbon Bracelet ~ Cary Grant

noreply@blogger.com (PinkPoochDesigns) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:45:00 +0000

I finally have added a New bracelet to my line of Photo Ribbon Bracelets. It's Cary Grant!! You can find more about it in my shop Pink Pooch Designs.

Brixton Bracelet

noreply@blogger.com (PinkPoochDesigns) — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:49:00 +0000

I had a good friend of mine ask me if I could make a bracelet of her beloved Brixton. I know how much she loved Brixton and had to make it for her! I showed her the pictures on Facebook and she loves it!

I have to say it really did turn out pretty good :O)

Artbeads Swarovski Rivoli Crystal Vitrail Light Pendant

noreply@blogger.com (PinkPoochDesigns) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:18:00 +0000

I'm sooo excited, I can't even wait until I have finished to show you all. I LOVE to bezel set beads!!!!

When I received this gorgeous 14mm Swarovski Rivoli Crystal Vitrail Light, my first thought was to make a ring. I new exactly what color seed beads I was going to use!

I got so excited that I kept beading and adding more and more rows and thought that it would look nicer as a pendant. I love my last row, it's made with Swarovski Crystal Bicone Beads. They are one of my all time favorite beads. Artbeads.com is the perfect place to get the rivoli and the Bicones beads, they have a great selection of Swarovski Crystals! They supplied me with a large selection of Swarovski Crystals!

I even love the way the back of the pendant looks!! This is going to be really hard to sell this pendant!!
This is why it's not finished. I'm really slow at making a herring bone necklace. It took me a couple hours to get just 3".

Then I thought that I made the necklace to wide and started a different necklace. I think I'm going to stick the the second one I started.

I want to thank artbeads.com for all these amazilngly brilliant Swarovski Crystal. I can't wait to bezel set more Swarovski Crystal, I LOVE it!!!

I entered the Use The Muse II beading Contest

noreply@blogger.com (PinkPoochDesigns) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 22:12:00 +0000

Know that the "Use the Muse II" contest is over and the Muse is reveled. I can show you what I made.

Here is "Oceanography"

My piece is inspired by the ocean! A vintage Swarovski Crystal Rivoli is added to the Muse and bezel set in the center. I connected it with a star fish like design on the back of the Muse to the bezel around the Muse, for a little more interest. The 6 circles that make up the sides of my bracelet are made with a circular brick stitch. I then placed them in a wave like pattern. One end of the clasp is a flat circle peyote stitch and the toggle end is a circular peyote tube with Swarovski Crystals.

Even thought I didn't place or win I had such a great time making it and using my imagination. In fact I enjoyed it so much I have decided to enter the "Use the Muse III" contest. I just purchased my kit and can't wait to get it and start beading away.

I have chosen not to sell my bracelet but to keep it for myself. I think I will be keeping the creation from the next "Use the Muse" contest. This is the only way I can wear my own jewelry. I never seem to find the time to make myself one of my own bracelets.

Lampwork Beads

noreply@blogger.com (PinkPoochDesigns) — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 18:26:00 +0000

Wow, it really has been a long time since I have had a new blog post.

A couple months ago I took my first lampwork beading class and I am completely in LOVE with it. I love everything about it. The only thing is that I don't have the room in my small apartment for a set up. So, I guess I will have to keep taking classes to keep making more beads.

I really do need a lot of practice!! Here are some of my first attempts at lampworking!

Just some of my favorites

noreply@blogger.com (PinkPoochDesigns) — Wed, 20 May 2009 09:40:00 +0000

I have been so busy with orders (which is a good thing) that I haven't had the time to do a blog post and I felt really bad. So, I have decided to show you and feature some of my favorites on etsy, for a little change of pace.

Thanks for being patient with me, I hope to be back on track very soon!

squarebakery's shop ~ Buttermilk Pancake Cupcakes
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myfairladyvt4's shop ~ Catching a Dream Abalone Freeform Bracelet
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FebystanDesigns's shop ~ Little Moons Crocheted Earrings in olive green
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Diffraction's shop ~ Plumage Bracelet
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TheHouseOfMouse's shop ~ Hannibal Lecter Mouse
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SandFibers's shop ~ Green Bargello Hearts Peyote Cuff (2289)

These are just a couple of my favorites. First I'm on a diet and I'm ALWAYS hungry, SO you hopefully can under stand my first choice. I just love greens, blues, teals, peacock colors and that Hannibal mouse is just so cute. I hope you enjoyed my favorites.

ArtBeads.com Copper Enameled Pendant

noreply@blogger.com (PinkPoochDesigns) — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 22:18:00 +0000

I have this gorgeous Copper Enameled Pendant from Artbeads.com. It's double sided and just so beautiful that I can't let it go. I finaly am making something for myself.

When the Copper Enameled Pendant caught my eye I knew I had to have it. Artbeads has so many cool things it really was hard to choose.

I plan on making a necklace for myself, I'm going to try to bezel set it in seed beads and then have two strings of beads on each side with a sliver clasp to finish it off. I really think its going to be stunning.

I will keep you all updated on my progress and post more pictures when I'm done. Which I hope will be very soon. I have the perfect outfit ready to wear with it.

Newest Photo Ribbon Bracelet ~ Jim Morrison

noreply@blogger.com (PinkPoochDesigns) — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 22:15:00 +0000

Jim Morrison of the Doors

He has shades of silver, black, gray and white. This bracelet measures 7" long x 1-5/16" wide. The clasp is a sterling silver slide clasp.

A little insight into the making of my Photo RIbbon Bracelets. All my photo ribbons take approximately 9-10 hours to make. I used beads that are about 1/8” wide and each bead is picked up individually with a a needle and sewn through the bead next to it. Each bracelet is made with over 2000, depending on the length and width.

Every Photo Ribbon and Snapshot Bracelet comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and will be packages in a beautiful pink gift box.

You can find Jim Morrison Photo Ribbon bracelet in my etsy shop PinkPoochDesigns.etsy.com

Oscar Thursday

noreply@blogger.com (PinkPoochDesigns) — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 09:57:00 +0000

I know I missed Oscar thursday the last couple weeks. But, here he is today!!!

Oscar has a blue checkered mat we call his Treat matt. Whenever we give him treats we put them on his treat matt.

Oscar has decided that if he sits at his treat matt we will give him treats EVERY time he cries for treats. Lets just say Oscar cries for treats ALL DAY LONG. But, we still love him!!

Featured Artist Monday ~ Sandart

noreply@blogger.com (PinkPoochDesigns) — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 09:27:00 +0000

::Sandart::

Click on the picture to take you right to her etsy listing

First, tell me about your work?

I'm a painter and fashion stylist student.
Every ways of arts are playing important role in my life!
My presently period's main subject is portrait painting, where I would like to give back not only the outside looking, but also their emotions.

Click on the picture to take you right to her etsy listing

How did you get started ?

In my childhood I made reproductions of famous paintings. But because my opinion is that the highest challenge is to express our personal feelings, currenly I try to accomplish my own ideas.
In secondary school I was learning in drawing and visual culture department.
After graduation I was study in an art school, where I practized especially graphics and pastel techniques thru portraits and nudes.
Currently I study to be a fashion stylist.

Click on the picture to take you right to her etsy listing

How old were you when you first recognized your interest and abilities in the arts?

In primary school we tried a lot of art technics, like drawing, painting, sculpture, wood-carving, knitting.. And I remember how much I enjoyed these things! I was sure that I want to be an artist! No matter if I'll be a painter or a fashion designer, just create something special!

Click on the picture to take you right to her etsy listing (this will take you to a sold listing)

Who has influenced/inspired your art work?

Some years before I saw one of Caspar David Friedrich's paintings and it touched my soul. After I arrived home I started looking for his artworks.
Nowadays during my studies I got acquainted with the works of Ray Caesar and it inspires me to create more abstract things.

Click on the picture to take you right to her etsy listing

How has your art evolved over time?

I think I'm too young to answer this question!:) But I hope my knowledge and technics will develope continually!

Click on the picture to take you right to her etsy listing

Where do you sell your work and how can my readers reach you?

I sell my paintings on Etsy. www.sandart.etsy.com
And my website: www.sandart.try.hu

Szandra's work is simply amazing and I absolutely love her style. Please go and check out her etsy shop and her website, you won't be disappointed!!

Grazia Magazine and Me

noreply@blogger.com (PinkPoochDesigns) — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 23:25:00 +0000

I came home today and checked the mail like I usually do and there was this big white envelope with a very strange address on it. Since I have been on a like bit of a spending spree, which I shouldn't be doing! I just thought it was something that I had ordered on etsy. When I opened it I thought what the heck is this! Then I remembered that I was contacted back in January about having my bracelets in a magazine called Gazia from the Netherlands. And that is exactly what this is the magazine from the Netherlands.

As far as I Know this is the first magazine my bracelets have been in. They are on the 5th page in a section called the "Must haves of the week". My bracelets are the number 7 must have.

I'm really excited, It just made a kinda crappy day into a pretty good day!! Yay Me :O)

Featured Artist Monday ~ CHRISTINE WRIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY

noreply@blogger.com (PinkPoochDesigns) — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:01:00 +0000

::CHRISTINE WRIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY::

First, tell me about your work?

When I'm on assignment, it's usually a concert or music festival that I'm shooting. I write and photograph for Junkmedia, an online music magazine (www.junkmedia.org) and mostly cover shows in the New York Area, although I have covered gigs out of state including Lollapalooza in 2007. As far as my own personal projects, there's no central theme to them. They tend to vary without rhyme or reason. I think it's usually just the desire to capture something beautiful or ugly in the immediate surroundings of day to day life that excites me. You don't have to go far to find pictures.

How did you get started?

I took a black and white photography class when I was a freshman in college. That's where I got my first professional camera - a Minolta SRT 201 – and spent endless hours in the darkroom trying to perfect the craft. One of my photos was featured in an art show at the end of the school year and I remember being absolutely terrified to step foot in the room where it was on display knowing that people would be there looking at it.

Who has influenced/inspired your art work?

Music is a huge inspiration for me, especially classical piano...anything piano actually and anyone who can play it to an awesome degree. Certain authors really do it for me as well, like Murakami, Hemingway, and Palahniuk. They create such intense characters, vivid images, and stunning alternate realities with their words. They make me want to go out and find those people and places. And while I love photographs of all kinds, and I look at them constantly, everything from photojournalism to the abstract, I don't really have a specific photographer that I feel I've been influenced by, that I'm aware of anyway.

How has your art evolved over time?

I hope it's gotten better. Or at least improved. It continues to improve, I think, as I become more confident and allow myself to experiment more. Each time I photograph a show I learn something about how different artists move, how to work within their lighting set-up, how to get the most out of their stage presence. As far as my own projects, I'm trying not to define them or limit them to a specific category. If they work, then that's great. If nothing comes out of a specific shoot, then I know I've exhausted that avenue, at least for the time being, and I move on.

Where do you sell your work and how can my readers reach you?

My photography website is www.cmwrightphoto.com where I try to house most of my work, and my Etsy store, foryoursake.etsy.com, is available through there as well. Anything that is shown on the website can be purchased through Etsy even if it's not currently listed in the store.

I also have a blog www.subtle-electric-fire.tumblr.com/ where I muse over the intricacies of life.

I asked Chrissy if she wanted to be a featured artist, I was searching on etsy in the shop local section and saw her work. I really think she is an amazing photographer. You should check out her website and etsy shop.

Featured Artist Monday ~ dirtroadsouth

noreply@blogger.com (PinkPoochDesigns) — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:01:00 +0000

::dirtroadsouth::

Click on the picture to take you right to her etsy listing

First, tell me about your work?

My work consists of mostly mosaic at the moment. With mosaic artwork there's a lot of wait time involved... waiting for glue to dry, waiting for grout to dry, waiting for sealer to dry, and so on. Usually while I'm waiting I work on other projects. Sometimes those projects are other mosaics and sometimes I paint or bead or see what else I can learn or get into. Most of my free time is spent creating, and most of my not-so-free time is spent thinking about what I'm going to create when I have more free time!