New Symbols at Risky Beads

Every so often, I go a little crazy and add some new symbols to my tools at Risky Beads.  Here's a peek at the new chart:

The new symbols start with 113 and end with 122.  I've added another large leaf, a dandelion, a new arrow, a tri-swirl (triskele), a square, a lace heart, 2 more flourish symbols and left and right angel wings. *Whew* I think that's enough for now. :)

~Lori

BDSM Inspired gifts...

Sometimes you just want a flavor other than vanilla, you know?  ;-) Here are some designs paying tribute to the kinkier side of the life.  First up, a bestseller:

Owned Necklace in Brass

Also available in copper and nickel silver!

Mistress/slave Bracelet Set, Customizable!

Purchase Mistress only //  Purchase slave only

Handcuffs Weapon of Choice Key Chain

Prefer it as a necklace? Order here.

Master/slave Key Chain Set, Customizable!

Owned Bracelet, a best seller, too!

I have so much fun designing these pieces! If you'd like to see more, click HERE.

More gift ideas soon! 

~Lori

Calling All Mommies... would you like some free jewelry?

I've been stamping metal since April, and I really like the new dimension it's added to my shop!  Recently I added 2 Mommy necklaces...

Copper Mommy Necklace, $24.95

Brass Mommy Necklace, $24.95

I have 2 more designs I need to make examples for, and when I do mock ups, I HATE to waste blanks, so I like to use real mommies so I can have something to photograph and gift it to them!  I'm looking for:

1.  A mommy with 2 children who would like a silver version of the above necklace.

2. A mommy with 3 children who would like a Mommy Bracelet, probably in brass.

***Note: Grandmothers are okay, too for either option.

Would you like to get in on this?  Here's what you have to do...leave a comment with:

1.  Which of the above requirements you meet.

2. You must leave your email address in your comment and be easy to communicate with because I'll need info from you.

3. Blog or tweet about something you like in my shop and post that link your comment.

4. Be in the United States.

This offer expires on Saturday, 8/21 at noon!  I'll pick the lucky recipients then.  Thanks so much for your help!

~Lori

Weapons of Choice...New Charms Arrive!

My Weapon of Choice series has been a big hit, and I just got some new charms in to add to the line.  Take a peek...can you find your weapon of choice?

We're blogging so it's only fitting that we have a typewriter, right?

I'm sure I'll be beading later today, so we have to have some pliers!

I know many of you are very handy with a needle and thread...

And even more know how to put the pedal to the metal on your sewing machine...

Somebody has to photograph all this stuff after I make it.  Oh wait, that's me.

 Time to take a break!  Buy you a drink?

View the rest of the collection here.

See you tomorrow with some more crafty creations!!

~Lori

Recent Handmade Purchase-Sterling Silver Stamped Ring from Tiny Tokens

Well, it's confession time again.  My handmade soap and lotion fetish is completely out in the open, but there's another fetish I have that's less well known and that's rings!  Here's a picture of my handmade ring collection from several Etsy shops.  I've had these for a couple of years...

 Lately though, I've been in the mood for smaller rings because I smack the big ones on every thing I touch...bull in a china shop somedays around here.  So, I went with Tiny Tokens on Etsy and bought this sterling silver ring below and had it stamped to read:  EXIST * INSIST * PERSIST * because that's my mantra.  So this is 3 shots of 1 ring below:

 It was $16 and I absolutely love it.  I never take it off.  Stay tuned for details about another ring purchase tomorrow!  Be nosy and read about what else I buy.

~Lori

Save the Gulf-A few creations with portion going to American Bird Conservancy

Argh, this situation on the Gulf Coast has me very upset.  I can't physically stomach the pictures of those poor, helpless birds.  I've created a few pieces in my shop to help out.  A few dollars from each piece sold is going to the American Bird Conservancy.

Save the Gulf necklace in antique brass, $19.95

**$2 from the sale of this necklace will be donated to the American Bird Conservancy.**

No Drilling Necklace, $22.95

**$3 from the sale of this necklace will be donated to the American Bird Conservancy.**

 Save the Gulf Antique Brass Zipper Pull (great for guys), $12.95

**$1 from the sale of this piece will be donated to the American Bird Conservancy.**

 Save the Gulf in Silver on Silver Leather, $19.95

**$2 from the sale of this necklace will be donated to the American Bird Conservancy.**

No Drill, No Spill Copper Globe Necklace, $22.95

**$3 from the sale of this necklace will be donated to the American Bird Conservancy.**

No Drill, No Spill Keychain with Globe, $13.95

**$2 from the sale of this piece will be donated to the American Bird Conservancy.**

I hope we get control of this situation soon. 

~Lori