New Designs at Risky Beads - Late February 2011

The only good thing about my shop slowing down a bit this time of year is that it gives me time to design the pieces that have been rolling around in my head.  Here are a few I've released in the past few days:

If You Can Read This, Thank a Teacher Key Chain

 Cross Weapon of Choice Key Chain

Luv Me Luv My Cat Key Chain

Gardeners Like It Dirty Key Chain

God Is Love Mini Dog Tag Necklace

i luv 2 txt key chain

Custom Quote Key Chain

cute as a cupcake key chain

Lots more on the way so stay tuned!

~Lori

Etsy's German Blog Features Risky Beads

Woke up this morning to a convo saying I'm featured on Etsy's German blog. Nice way to start a Friday!

Have a great weekend!
~Lori

Color Trends for Spring 2011

Feast your eyes and digest these colors into your new designs!

~Lori

Wordless Wednesday - If Grape and Blueberry Were to Marry

A treasury.  Click the image to visit....

Craft Juice, Fresh Squeezed Tuesday, 2/1/11

Well, it's Tuesday which means it's time to take a peak at some Craft Juice picks!  In honor of Valentine's Day only 13 days away, let's think romance!

Isn't this g-g-gorgeous?

Ruffle Scarf Handmade knitted Flamenco Scarf in rich by jarg0n

Nine Pointed Star Mixed Metal Necklace by OneHeartJewelry

Braided Warmth Silk and Copper Adjustable by meiguidesigns

Spanish Lace Huge Red Filigree Earrings by Prdgy

Hope you enjoyed! 

~Lori

A Pear of Treasuries made Jan 29...

Click on each image to visit the Treasury!

Who will you PEAR up with this Valentine's Day?

Tangible Sincerity...

Recent Handmade Purchase--Jersey Screen Printed Scarves

Well, it's time to divulge some more favorite handmade purchases of late! So here's a little tidbit about me: I'm a very hot-natured person. I'm never the person sitting in a restaurant or the movies complaining about being too cold. In fact, my hands stay so warm that friends have used me as their personal heater when they come in from the cold. Because I'm always toasty, I miss out on some really cool accessories because I'm afraid if I don them, I'll explode. Well, this winter in NC has been particularly chilly; we've had more snow and wind than we usually have the entire winter, and it's not even February yet, so I decided to buy a scarf I'd had my eye on and give it a shot. Result? FULL ON SCARF-LOVE. Jersey knit scarves are light-weight because they're made out of t-shirt material, and I often just wear a scarf and no jacket because it keeps me warm enough! Here are the ones I bought...

Roots Tree Sheer Jersey Triblend Scarf, Zen Threads, $17

(I bought this in black with a white print.)

Sheer Jersey Cotton Scarf, Flock Design on Asphalt, Limeyts, $18

Vintage Damask Scarf in Chocolate, ellembee, $22

Screen Printed Jersey Scarf in Tri-Coffee with Red Line Drops Print, Michelle Brusegaard, $25

(no, that's not me, lol)

I'm addicted to these scarves now because they're so super soft and lightweight and pretty. One of the really cool things about this type of scarf is that artists can print their own designs on them, so it's like walking around with warm, cozy, functional art! I have my eye on some others right now, but I'm trying to pinch my pennies.

Hope you enjoyed! Be nosy and see what else I've bought and bragged about!

~Lori

Valentine Gifts for Everyone on Your List...

Over the past year, I've really expanded my product lines to include gifts for everyone on your list (and that fit within your budget!).  Here are a few...

For the bird watcher...

For the dancer...

For the frazzled...

For the equestrian...

 For the fashion forward...

For the reliable...

For the photographer...

For the geeky girl...

For the golfer...

For the treasured...

For the break dancer...

 

For the party girl (or guy)...

For the hockey fan...

For the scientist...

For those addicted to chocolate...

This is just a sample of what's available in my shop.  You'll find gifts for the tennis, soccer, volleyball, baseball, football and basketball fan, the gardener, the liberal, your family, the musician, the teacher, the devoted, the reader, the writer, the crafter, the cyclist, and many, many more!  All jewelry ships free to the U.S. with a $2 flate rate to Canada, and a $3.95 flat rate elsewhere.  Enjoy!

~Lori

So Hot...Some Action on Your Friday Night!

New Valentine's Day Designs at Risky Beads

I've finally had some time to create some new designs...and not a moment too soon as Valentine's Day is a month away!  Here's a peek...

 Love is a Gamble Worth Taking Key Chain, $16.95

 You Are Loved Key Chain, $12.95

Personalized Nickel Silver Key Chain, $16.95

Sharp Dressed Man Key Chain, $14.95

 Key to My Heart Stamped Copper Necklace, $18.95

Be Mine Always or Always Be Mine (depending on your perspective, lol) Key Chain, $12.95

Chocolate Weapon of Choice Key Chain, $14.95

(give her chocolate that lasts!)

You're My World Key Chain, $14.95

Mom...we love you Key Chain, $15.95

Hope you enjoyed this glance at some new designs! Remember that all jewelry ships FREE to the U.S., $2 flat rate to Canada, $3.95 flat rate elsewhere.

~Lori

Craft Juice Finds, Fresh Squeezed 1/11/11

Well, the holidays have come and gone, and I've finally recuperated from hammering my brains out, so it's time to squeeze some new Craft Juice Finds! Valentine's Day is soon approaching, so here are some love inspired finds...

Learn to make your own adorable crocheted hearts!

Crocheted Heart Scrubbies Pattern, Crocheted Little Things

Cleopatra Capelet Crochet Pattern, Thesunroomuk

Ruby Red Swarovski Earrings, Linda Searcy Jewelry

Dainty Silver Heart Necklace, One Heart Jewelry

Need more inspiration? Head on over to Craft Juice and vote up your favorite picks yourself!

~Lori