You Can Never Tire of Blue

Only yesterday I posted a thank you for two beautiful blue treasuries featuring pendants I made (click HERE to see the them.) Today my turquoise jasper and copper pendant featured once more in a blue list...this time a stunning bluey-green mix by one of my favourite Irish artists on Etsy, Trudi

'"Blue & Green should never be seen " I disagree !!' by ARTbyTRUDI

Blue and green should never be seen, unless there's something in between." a phrase i heard in childhood & which I could not understand as the Irish landscape looked stunning in its many variations of both blue & green !

Large Painting. Nature. Moun... madareli $70	Little Bird - Ceramic Dish w... lemonglaze $20	Dandelion photography fine a... mylittlepixels $25	whimsical bird Art, humming ... LightheartedDr... $17
Big Blue Sky : 24x20 origina... elisaannlindst... $410	Bonsai Landscape painting-Wa... Ireart $19	Original Green Abstract Pain... rinamiriam $67	Un oiseau à l'oreille AnnePatay $320
The Terrace laurenparadise $80	Split Lemons - Original Acry... TheQuirkyArtis... $50	Matted Art Print - Home Swe... SiobhanJordan $35	Art print. A4 . 'Between... earthangelsart... $25
Original Watercolor Painting... SusanSorrellHi... $475	Buy 3 Get 1 FREE Blank Greet... lynnefrenchdes... $4	SALE Long Turquoise Stone Pe... HandmadebyAmor $22	Fused Dichroic Glass Barrett... Chris1 $26

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Thank you so much Trudi for this gorgeous list. It is a piece of art in itself and I'm proud to see my wire wrapped pendant in there with fabulous works of art.  If you click into her shop ARTbyTRUDI you can see Trudi's love affair with blue and green Irish landscapes.

It just occurred to me that it is very hard to tire of blue, especially these greeny, aqua shades. Perhaps it's because it is such a calming yet uplifting colour and so very easy to live with. 

To view blue jewelry and gifts from my Etsy store please click HERE

Blue Features

A big Thank You for the recent features in Etsy treasuries.  I am always so grateful to be included in these lists made by fellow Etsy people. They are an art form in themselves

A cool blue air has blown in since August turned to September and it shows in these gorgeous azure treasuries.....

'In the Aegean ' by lynncorr

A collection of items that represent MYKONOS BLUE - another of Pantone's Fall 2013 color selections.

Handmade knitted ocean blue ... GoldenYarn $40	Christmas Cocktail ring- Ama... RoxInABoxByDi $39.99	Beautiful macro photo of she... CODETTI $25	Irish Sea Pottery Pendant. B... HandmadebyAmor $19
Baby hooded sweater, handkni... JaminaRose $23	Sea Shell Ruffle Crochet Lac... NutmegCottage $18	Ring keepsake Gift Box Star RFColorfulCrea... $16	Jasper Necklace with Silver ... evecollection $26
Blue octopus- ORIGINAL ARTWO... ArtElem $8.97	ring glass handmade blue amabito $15	Beautiful Hoop Ceramic Earri... AmazingPink $12.9	Sky blue Infinity Loop Shawl... feltinga $30
Cashmere, Cotton and Angora ... linarekl $209	Cloche Blue Hat Crochet Wint... hatsbyanne1942 $34	Starfish Art-Glass Pendant w... TheWhatNaught $24.5	Travel Photography- Artistic... PetitePastiche $30

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My blue sea pottery pendant has featured this summer in some stunning treasuries. Thanks Lynn for this resfreshingly gorgeous Mykonos Blue list.

'Feeling turquoise ' by PetraShae

the better, happier shade of blue!all from the etsy ireland team

Miracle bead - bright turquo... addiebeads $2.52	Grass Reeds Decorative Throw... CandyMountainP... $17	I Heart Coffee Heart. Decoup... DarcyWoodCraft $10
Crocheted Hoops with beads b... BohemianHooksJ... $14	Howlite, Shell, Turquoise & ... gemsgallery $32	Pearlized Acrylic Disc Earri... DinkDesign $10
Anemone embellished turquois... rosiegceramics $34	Turquoise Triangular Kerchie... Corcra $28	Paper bead bicone, sky blue,... PatchesAndBead... $2
SALE Long Turquoise Stone Pe... HandmadebyAmor $22	Turquoise Round Beads (8mm) amazingbeads $6	Felt coin purse. Turquoise s... PuffinPatchwor... $17
Turquoise winged love heart ... absolutemarket $4	Turquoise Choker. Gemstone r... elettrarossa $36.5	FLASH SALE Turquoise Queen Q... LiveLoveSmile $80

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 Thank you Petra for including my Turquoise jasper and copper pendant in this beautiful aqua treasury.

Time for me to log off as my fingers are turning blue too now...

Etsy Feedback Update

Just recently, Etsy revamped the feedback system to a star-rated review system, popular on many other sites. I'm delighted to say that based on feedback to date Handmade by Amo'r currently has 5 stars!

Once again I'd like to say thank you from the bottom of my heart to all those who have left me feedback, especially those who got into the specifics. It lets me know I am providing the service you want so I can build on that to continuously improve.  Without your input I'd be working blindly. Above all, I appreciate the time and effort it takes to leave feedback.

peacock at Dublin Zoo (own photo taken Aug 2013)

I'd like to share some of the reviews Ive recieved these past few months that made me proud as a peacock and that I hope inspires trust in my work and the whole service provided:

LOVE THIS SHOP, i always go back for more

Exquisite earrings; one of my favorite sellers; beautiful work; beautifully designed jewelry; my friend loved these

Arrived today and I could hardly wait to open them. Yes, they were everything I wished. for....

Just love this pendant and will think of Ireland whenever I wear it! Lovely artist with excellent service!

Click on the link to go directly to the reviews page on my site to see all customer comments that have been left. This feedback cannot be faked or altered by me.

CUSTOMER FEEDBACK PAGE IN MY ESTY STORE

Please note that going forward, with the new Etsy review system customers will be able to rate different aspects of their experience. Also, their user names will be public, so it encourages honest feedback. As always, your input is always appreciated.

Bright & Cheerful 80s (Murder Mystery Costume Ideas)

This coming month I shall be attending another Murder Mystery Game, this time set in the 80s! What fun - giant shoulder pads, Lycra, leg warmers, big hair and bright accessories jump to mind! Oh let's not forget the midnight blue mascara! I can't wait to make some jewelry for the party!

from Pretty in Pink (ref You Tube)

Do I go all rebellious a la  Madonna, or ooooh, remember Molly Ringwald's original style in Pretty in Pink? Or why don't I play it cool in black like The Cure...I guess I will know when I'm given my 'character' this week....

So 80s cerise button pendant

Still, I can't help thinking about 80s jewellery. Growing up in the pre-grunge decade, too much was never enough when it came to  bright and colourful accessories. If it wasn't Miami Vice pastels it was blinding neons and let's not forget CERISE PINK....that wholesome fuscia phase fell somewhere between my retro rocker stint and a short (but sulky) dalliance with post-punk; when all-black was the new black, safety pins were jewelry and you couldn't see my chalky face under heavily kholled eyes and the long spiky-top version of the mullet. (Pah EMO kids listen up...we did it aaaaall before yiz....oh dear, I'm turning into my Mum., aren't I?)

Long pearl earrings, Handmade by Amo'r

At some point, I followed the trend for long strings of fake pearls, knotted in the middle. I had them in pastel shades of yellow, pink, blue, cream....and thought I was the business! These were teamed with long, faux pearl earrings and in true 80s excess, an armful of bangles and bracelets. The earrings shown above were inspired by recently remade Great Gatsby movie set in the 20s, but would not have been at all out of place in 1986.

It just so happens I recently made myself this bright, summer pendant for fun. (Big button purchased from my Etsy colleague, Hazel of The Irish Knitting Room.) The flower pendant may do nicely for the 80s party.

But yesterday one of my friends said something that hadn't occurred to me at all. What if my character is a man??!! (oh no, please let him be styled like Boy George or Phil Oakey so I can be creative...anything at all as long as it's not Don Johnson from the original Miami Vice! Sorry Don, but I'm not wearing a baby pink suit.)

I will be back with photos of my eventual costume later on in the month. In the meantime if you are looking for costume ideas here are my blog posts about previous Murder Mystery parties I've been to:

1960S COSTUMES
1940S COSTUMES
or 1900s for Bloomsday:
BLOOMSDAY COSTUME