Handcrafted Jewelry--Where do I find the time?

The days are getting so full of packing boxes, sorting out the good from the what was I thinking. You know all those things that at the time seemed to make sense. But now I have to look at things with a different perpective. Moving is a big job, much less moving half way across the country. So I find that I am having to juggle my time, home, website, family and then everything else that no one wants to do is of course mom’s job. The funny thing is that in this cleaning and organizing I have found, or refound some great beads and all I want to do is to create. But I have to be pratical and finish the house so that we can get it on the market. Then I will find some time to do something wonderful with those. But thank goodness that Debbie is still hard at work. Her latest creation is made with unakite a favorite stone of mine. My mother in her last few months with us. Was spent in a assisted living home. And those that took care of her, were so wonderful and caring. So for christmas that year I made all of the staff gifts made with unakite. Bracelets for the women and keychains for the men. This stone’s meaning is uncondtional love of humanity. Those who care for the elderly have this wonderful traite. So you see this stone has a very special place in my heart. You will find this handcrafted necklace at www.totaldelights.com

Celebration

Total Delights has been up and running for a year now and with the fourth of July right around the corner, we thought there wouldn't be a better time for a celebration sale. So if you take 10% for our birthday and 10% for the holiday then you will be getting a 20 % off anything on our site sale. We have had a crazy first year and are looking forward to a crazier second one. Most all of our items are one of a kind so visit soon for the best selection www.totaldelights.com

Just type in freedom at checkout for the discount

Handcrafted Jewelry--July contest

Ok so I didn't choose rubies or swarovski crystals. I choose both yes both this delicate handcrafted bracelet is made with real rubies, I have used gold filled chain, gold plate lobster, There is vermeil daisies, to boot. This will be a great prize to win. It is 7 1/2 inches in length but can be sized for the winner. Make sure you visit us and enter.

Handcrafted Jewelry-times almost up for june's contest

I can’t believe that the month of June is almost over, where did the time go. So you all need to enter in the contest. I have been thinking about what to create for July’s contest, Ruby is the birthstone for July. So I have to decide if I want to use real rubies or maybe swarovski crystals in the ruby color. So if you have any thoughts please either post there or email me. doubledee@totaldelights.com Guess you will just have to check back in to see what I decide to do.
or check the website contest page www.totaldelights.com/contest

Handcrafted bracelet with Amazonite

This beautiful semi-opaque blue-green variety of feldspar is named after the Amazon River.
Amazonite balances feminine and masculine energy. It promotes kindness and practicality. It is an excellent stone for artists and for men. Pale azure blue amazonite is know as the lucky “Hope Stone”. It will be lucky for all your hopes and dreams. Amazonite is blue-green to pale green stone in the feldspar group. It comes mainly from United States and Australia. Healing properties of amazonite
Amazonite helps balance the emotions and gives physical stamina. I love finding out the gemstones meaning, It makes the giving of a gift that much more special. I have a dear friend who’s daughter was going though a very rough time. So I made her a bracelet with Amethyst which is a stone of protection. It was a way of letting her know that my thoughts are with her I think that is the real fun in learning about gemstones and their meanings. Come back and learn more with us. For more
info on gemstones visit our gemstone meaning page. http://www.totaldelights.com/Gemstonemeanings.html

Handcrafted Jewelry--Where are all the blogs?

I looking at the websites that I have exchanged links with, very few have blogs. And yet this has been a very important part of moving our website in a good direction. So I have to ask myself why aren't these other sites using this wonderful tool. Could it be their fear of not looking professional. I want to know something about the people that I am buying from. When buying online there are so many unknowns. You can't look folks in the eye. See how they deal with others. So why wouldn't you want to learn what you can about the person that you are thinking of doing business with. My biggest problem is that I haven't made my blog personal enough. So my new goal is to make this blog a fun, informative and a place that you what to visit and spend some time. So to begin I love to make jewelry, creating is something that I find very fullfilling and to work on our website. This has been a big learning experiance this all takes place between taking care of my grandson. And packing for the move that our family is making in the next few months. I have four kids, that all still live at home, three grandkids. Two live with us. So the total in our home is nine. My husband and I have never believed in thow away kids, there have been many times that we have taken in kids. Many people don't understand why we haven't tossed our two oldest kids out they are 25 and 22 years old. But there are things that they don't understand. And maybe at a latter date I will go into more details. But for now they are all here, like I said we don't believe in thow away kids. They are ours and ours to take care of, till they can do it themselfs. Anyway The next few weeks will be crazy and many of they crazy things I will be sharing with you all. But for now this is goodnight and have a great tomorrow. Visit us at www.totaldelights.com

Handcrafted Jewelry--Do you have a treasured piece ?

Some have a stand of pearls handed down from their grandmother. Or a mothers ring, maybe a bracelet from your first love. No mater what the piece is most women have a favorite. The one that makes them feel good when they wear it. Mine is the ring that was made for me from my mothers ring. I always feel save and loved when I wear it. It makes me feel close to her. My youngest daughter was given a pendant with a diamond from her grandmothers ring and she wore it when she was married. She said that way it felt like grandma was there. So what is your treasured piece of jewelry. I would love for you to share your stories.

Handcrafted Jewelry--My favorite gemstones

I thought that I would answer my own poll if you didn’t catch that I love most all of the things that we create with. But gemstones are my very favorite. Moss opal has quickly become one of my favorite stones.

Moss Opal belongs to the group of common opals. In contrast to precious opal that displays all the colors of the rainbow, common opal is opaque, rarely translucent and shows no play of color. Moss opal owns its attraction to dark greenish inclusions in its milky white body that resemble moss.
The most important deposits are located in Australia.

Ever since people have believed in the healing power of Opal. It is reported to be able to solve depressions and to help its wearer find the true and real love.

Opal is a birthstone for those who are born in October
Visit us at www.totaldelights.com and let us know your favorite gemstone.

Handcrafted Jewelry which to choose, Simple loop - wrapped loop

When shopping for jewelry one of the key things to look for is the way the loops are made. The loop with the blue background is a simple loop the one on top a wrapped loop. The wrapped loop is the way that I prefer to make jewelry. This loop makes the piece more secure and there is very little chance of lost pieces. This method takes longer to complete a item. And more supplies. So these pieces will cost more, but it is well worth the difference in cost. Your child will not be able to pull on your necklace and have it come apart. The simple act of brushing your hair can pull apart a simple loop. So when looking for that perfect piece of handcrafted jewelry remember that chosing by color is important, style, stone, or crystal. These are all factors in your choice. But by far the most important one is the way it is put together. After all you want to have that perfect necklace, around for years to come. Come visit us at www.totaldelights.com

new and beautiful handcrafted necklaces

The new items just posted are made with some great gemstones, The first one is made with glamous jasper and is handwired. This is my favorite way to create jewelry. I love knowing that the piece is secure instead of just a loop of wire there is a very safe and secure connection. This stone is new to us and is becoming one of my favorites is has soft tones and blends wonderfully with the freshwater pearls in a golden sand color. One of the other new necklaces is made with Ruby zolite. This stone is said to make changes of negative to postive and will boost your physical energy. This stone is beautiful the Ruby veining is of a dark red color and blends beautiful with the zolite green. This is a very unique one most of the ruby zolite is brighter green but this stone is deep and wonderful. Come and visit us at Total Delights

Handcrafted Jewelry, Necklace with Golden aventurine

This Handcrafted necklaces is made with Golden Aventurine is considered an all purpose healing stone. Another potent stone for relieving stress, anxiety, and emotional discomfort. It helps us to see alternatives and potentials. Good career stone for those in stressful situations at work. Reinforces ones decision making abilities and amplifies leadership qualities.

Freshwater pearls are the other item in this beautiful necklace they are golden in color and blend wonderful with the golden aventurine. At the center of this necklaces is a hammered ring. This necklace will be available for purchase on www.totaldelights.com in the next few days.

Handcrafted bracelets what's new today

Two new bracelets for summer fun first one is made with freshwater pearls and turquise rondells with a Bali silver bead as the focal bead. It is 7 1/2 inches in length and finished off with a sterling silver lobster. The second is made with green
aventurine with a sterling silver bead in the center it is 7 1/2 inches in length also. These two new items will be available soon at www.totaldelights.com