Renewed Designs are one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces that combine genuine brand-new gemstones and vintage elements.
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| Vintage Aurora Borealis brooch, Lemon Quartz and Freshwater Pearls |
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| Vintage Phoenix brooch, Green Freshwater Pearls and Pyrite |
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Renewed
A new addition to Bella Sweet Jewelry, Renewed Designs. I've always loved vintage costume jewelry..the bright colors, the high-class glamorous styles but I never knew how to wear them. They're so fancy for everyday..and who wears brooches these days? I decided that I needed to figure out a way to use these amazing vintage pieces in a modern way.
Renewed Designs are one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces that combine genuine brand-new gemstones and vintage elements.
Glam and amazing, these vintage elements are perfectly modern yet still very classic. Perfect for an everyday look but also stylish enough for a formal occasion. I love to wear a really fabulous necklace with a plain white shirt and jeans. Its the unexpected little sparkle that makes the outfit!
Renewed Designs are one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces that combine genuine brand-new gemstones and vintage elements.
Friday, June 3, 2011
Beautiful Eyes
I recently stumbled upon this breathtaking art studio on Artfire called CarlaKurtArt. The talent she has is amazing. Now, I'm not a cat person but this picture is so wonderful! My sister would love this cat:
And I love this picture.. I want to be there, walking on the trail..
And I love this picture.. I want to be there, walking on the trail..
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Three Cakes, Zero Experience
So..my soap hobby turned into a business. My jewelry hobby turned into a business. Whats next?
CAKES! No, I'm not starting another business. I just have always loved to bake..if I'm upset, a pie in the oven calms me.
My cousin is allergic to eggs and can never eat(or even cut) her kids birthday cakes so I decided I would make them this year. All of these cakes are vegan white and/or vegan chocolate..and I'm not telling my secret ingredients! I know, vegan cake? Gross! But these are just so moist and delicious..
I have no experience at all with working with fondant or making stacked cakes. I just kind of winged it and here's the results:
First up was Preston's 3rd birthday..he wanted a Toy Story cake :)
Next up was Tyler's 10th birthday.. He's a major soccer player so of course, he wanted a soccer cake :) AND his jersey number is 10..what luck!
CAKES! No, I'm not starting another business. I just have always loved to bake..if I'm upset, a pie in the oven calms me.
My cousin is allergic to eggs and can never eat(or even cut) her kids birthday cakes so I decided I would make them this year. All of these cakes are vegan white and/or vegan chocolate..and I'm not telling my secret ingredients! I know, vegan cake? Gross! But these are just so moist and delicious..
I have no experience at all with working with fondant or making stacked cakes. I just kind of winged it and here's the results:
First up was Preston's 3rd birthday..he wanted a Toy Story cake :)
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He was so cute and happy |
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| Love Buzz! |
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| Ty was too cool to get his pic taken with his cake haha |
Last but definitely not least.. we had Maddie's cake. She's the only girl of the tribe and is super girly. She was having a HUGE skating party(invited the entire 2nd grade) and she wanted a Justin Bieber cake. Now..I had no idea how to make a Bieber cake..but I gave it my best shot!
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Turn Hobbies Into Money
Do you have a hobby such as knitting or sewing? Are you really good at it? Sign up with Artfire by clicking the link below and turn your handmade treasures into cash..
Artfire is a great place to sell online because..
1. Its a newer venue that is dedicated to its shop owners
2. Its SO easy to list and sell..there are numerous help guides available
3. Artfire really cares about its sellers..and asks for public opinions on many things and you can speak freely!
4. Run into a problem with your shop or confused about something? You can as a Fire Mentor..they're shop owners who have been on AF for awhile and can help you.
5. AF keeps up with the hottest trends and ideas.. They're blazing a trail in the online selling community
http://www.artfire.com/users/BellaSweet/sell-crafts
Artfire is a great place to sell online because..
1. Its a newer venue that is dedicated to its shop owners
2. Its SO easy to list and sell..there are numerous help guides available
3. Artfire really cares about its sellers..and asks for public opinions on many things and you can speak freely!
4. Run into a problem with your shop or confused about something? You can as a Fire Mentor..they're shop owners who have been on AF for awhile and can help you.
5. AF keeps up with the hottest trends and ideas.. They're blazing a trail in the online selling community
http://www.artfire.com/users/BellaSweet/sell-crafts
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Joplin, MO Pets
I just received an email concerning all the displaced tornado pets from Joplin, MO. If you want to donate to the cause, there is a list of supplies/items needed also included in the link.
Obviously with so many lives lost, there will be numerous animals without families now. Check out the link below to find out about adopting one of those pets.
Help Joplin Pets
Also, the volunteers/workers who have been working endlessly on the incoming, traumatized animals need supplies such as water and snacks.
Its so easy to focus on the human lives lost and the horrible devestation..Lets not forget the furry victims as well!
Obviously with so many lives lost, there will be numerous animals without families now. Check out the link below to find out about adopting one of those pets.
Help Joplin Pets
Also, the volunteers/workers who have been working endlessly on the incoming, traumatized animals need supplies such as water and snacks.
Its so easy to focus on the human lives lost and the horrible devestation..Lets not forget the furry victims as well!
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Recent Obsessions
If you know me, you know that I love to shop. I don't even have to buy anything..I just like looking at things and dreaming! Thought I would share a couple of my recent finds and obsessions from my all-time favorite place to shop:
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Borage
Borage is an interesting herb. It is one of the only blue edible flowers available..and the blue is so brilliant!! Check out this Artfire Borage inspired collection:
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