Showing posts with label sydney austin designs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sydney austin designs. Show all posts

Friday, November 25, 2016

Small Business Sale...

Hello All! Hope you are having a fabulous holiday weekend! Today is the first day to take 25% off all jewelry in my Etsy shop. Enter code THANKS25 at checkout. Go here to take advantage of this great sale! I put a lot of passion in my designs and work. Thank you all for supporting Sydney Austin Designs and other small business owners. Please shop small and local this holiday season.

Below are some of my latest earring designs. Handmade earrings are a great gift to pick up for yourself, BFF, sister, daughter, or co-worker.


Hammered Brass Earrings with Agate gemstones.


Gorgeous Copper earrings with Red Aventurine gemstones. 

Make your own rules! Mismatched earrings. Amethyst gemstones and sterling.

Copper hammered discs and copper chain with Botswana agate gemstones

Copper handcut, filed, and polished components with Turquoise gemstones. 


Thursday, March 17, 2016

Strands...

Hello All!

Over the weekend I did my first gemstone haul of the year. I'm like a kid in a candy store when it comes to gemstone shopping. It's my retail therapy. I came across so many gorgeous gems at the GTS Bead Show. Take a look at some of the strands of beads I purchased. I can't wait to turn these gemstones into hip jewels!

Gorgeous colors for Spring

Bad picture but I'm loving these pink and green jasper beads. 

Simply stunning agate and mother of pearls beads are perfect for a bohemian or tribal inspired pair of earrings. 

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

New Hip Jewels...

Hello All! New and exciting designs are being launched in 2016! I love working with brass. Below are 2 designs that were designed from a sheet of brass. Hand cut, hand drilled, and hammered. Don't you just love gold shiny things! Also pictured are cascading cowrie shell earrings, garnet and citrine necklace, and freshwater pearls and garnet statement earrings.  If interested in purchasing, please click here



Gorgeous pink coral attached to handcut, hammered and filed brass components. 

Pyrite gems attached to handcut, hammered, and filed brass components.

Wire wrapped citrine and garnet pendant on antique brass chain with garnet accent beads.

My personal fave. Cascading cowrie shell earrings with red coral on silver chain.

Peachy freshwater pearls and garnet gemstones with silver chain earrings. 



Monday, November 30, 2015

Cyber Monday Sale...

Hello All! Hope you had a fabulous holiday weekend! Today is the last day to take 25% off all jewelry in my etsy shop. See picture below for details. Go here to take advantage of this great sale! I put a lot of passion in my designs and work. Thank you all for supporting Sydney Austin Designs and other small business owners.


I am also pleased to be mentioned in Afrobella's list of Black-owned businesses to support. Go here to see this wonderful list of over 350 black owned businesses.




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Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Birthday Sale...

Hello All!

In celebration of my birthday week, I'm having a sale in my etsy boutique. Take 25% off all jewels from now until 12/1/15. Use coupon code BDAY25  at checkout. Click here to purchase. New jewelry being added daily. Thank you for supporting independent artisans this holiday season!



Citrine and deer antler necklace. Only 1 available.

Brass hoops with wire wrapped pearls.

Kyanite and gunmetal chain chandelier earrings.

Hammered brass discs. Domed and super lightweight. Perfect for everyday.

Copper and cowrie shell earrings. 

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

WIP Wednesday Recycling Vintage Jewelry...

Hello All!  I want to share my latest Work in Progress (WIP). My mother-n-law recently gave me quite a few pieces of vintage jewelry that belonged to her deceased girlfriend. I love vintage. I'm excited about taking these pieces and upcycling/repurposing them into something new and fresh! Take a look.

Love cameos. I plan on taking the 2 brooches and turning them into pendants for a statement necklace. 

I'm taking the necklaces apart and using the beads and findings for new designs.

Coffee bean beads. These will look great on a tribal themed necklace. Perfect colors for summer.

The best part about this necklace are the brass components. I'm using them for earrings.


What are you working on? Any DIY projects?

Sunday, May 3, 2015

Mother's Day Sale...

Hello All! Happy May!

May is a month filled with celebrations. Mother's Day, Graduations, Weddings, Proms, Preakness, Memorial Day, Bridal Showers, Teacher Appreciation Week, Cinco de Mayo, and my Mama's birthday. We are having a sale in our etsy boutique going on now through May 18th (my Mama's birthday). All items are 20% off the retail price. Enter coupon code MOM20 at checkout. Go here to visit our etsy shop. image

Monday, February 16, 2015

Passion Planner...

Hello All!

This year I decided to get a planner. It has become too much to keep all of my stuff organized with my phone, scraps of paper, and a million sticky notes. I looked at a lot of planners such as Whitney English, Moleskin, Erin Condren, Kate Spade, etc. None of these fit the bill. I wanted a planner that gave me room to take notes, write out my to do list, has weekly and monthly calendar views, inspirational quotes, pockets, and perhaps a budget keeping section. The one that came close was Whitney English, but I could not come to grips with paying the price. I talked to my "agenda, organizer, planner pro" friend, Frances, of Just Piddlin  and she suggested Passion Planner.

Passion Planner was created by Angela Trinidad, a college student who funded Passion Planner through Kickstarter. Passion Planner is the one place for all of your thoughts. It contains motivational quotes, goal setting guide, gratitude log, appointment calendar, journal, sketchbook, weekly and daily focuses, and personal to do lists. Basically, it's everything I was looking for and more, plus it's super affordable What sold me was the goal setting guide.  However, there is an upside and downside. Downside: they received an overwhelming positive response to Passion Planner that they simply can not keep up with the demand. At this time, they are just now fulfilling December's orders. I didn't want to receive my 2015 planner in March. This leads me to the upside. You can download Passion Planner for free on their website. I downloaded my planner and went to Kinko's for binding. Total cost was $25. I love it. Take a look below. To download your Passion Planner, go here.

How do you stay organized? Do you have a planner? If so, what kind?


This is what sold me. Passion Roadmap. A step-by-step guide to mapping out your goals.

Essentials: Plenty of space for jotting down stuff. I write big so I need lots of room.

Every crafter/DIYer loves washi tape. It adds personality to your agenda. 

Monday, February 2, 2015

Joy...

"JOY is a net of love by which you can catch souls." - Mother Teresa

In 2015 I'm choosing JOY.

I made myself a pair of earrings consisting of Citrine (my birthstone), turquoise (my favorite gemstone), and a metal piece that I hand stamped with the word Joy. Take a look at my new earrings.

Have a Joy filled week!




Monday, January 26, 2015

New Hip Jewels...

Hello All! New and exciting designs are being launched in 2015! I love working with brass. Below are 2 designs that were designed from a sheet of brass. Hand cut, hand drilled, and hammered. Don't you just love gold shiny things!  If interested in purchasing, click here


Super lightweight. Fabulous for everyday.

Hand cut and hammered Cresent earrings.

Ying Yang. One of a Kind. This is my only pair.

These are long. Great conversation piece. Attention grabber!

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Valentine's Day Wedding...

Happy 2015 All! This is my first post of the year. What an exciting post it is! I just completed and delivered my first custom order for bridesmaids and matrons of honor jewelry! My friend, Wynetta, is getting married on Valentine's Day. Working with her was a breeze. I wish all the best for Wynetta and Will. Cheers! Take a look below at the custom made earrings I designed for Wynetta's bridesmaids and matrons of honor.

Side Note:  I have also been commissioned to design jewelry for a June wedding. Yay!


Custom made bridal party earrings
Bridesmaid's Earrings. Elongated red crystal sterling silver hoops.
Custom made bridal party earrings
Matrons of Honor Earrings. Elongated raw cut Citrine quartz sterling silver hoops.
Custom made bridal party earrings
6 Bridesmaids and 2 Matrons of Honor
Custom made bridal party earrings
Best Wishes Wynetta and Will!

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Strands...

Hello All!

Over the weekend I did my last gemstone haul for the year. I'm like a kid in a candy store when it comes to gemstone shopping. It's my retail therapy. I came across so many gorgeous gems at the GTS Bead Show. Take a look at some of the strands of beads I purchased. I can't wait to turn these gemstones into hip jewels!

Gorgeous crystals

Chrysoprase shards

My favorites: chunky citrine and Botswana agate

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Birthday Sale...

Hello All!

In celebration of my birthday week, I'm having a sale in my etsy boutique. Take 25% off all jewels from now until 11/30/14. Use coupon code BDAY25  at checkout. Click here to purchase. New jewelry being added daily. Thank you for your support!


Red Coral Wire Wrapped Chain Bracelet

Orange Coral Chips Copper Hammered Hoops

Deer Antler Wire Wrapped Long Brass Chain Necklace

Turquoise Silver Feathers Earrings

Turquoise and Salmon Coral Earrings

Monday, October 6, 2014

Strands...

I'm like a kid in a candy store when it comes to gemstone shopping. It's my retail therapy. I came across so many gorgeous gemstones yesterday at the GTS Gemstone Show. Take a look at some of the strands of beads I purchased. I can't wait to turn these gemstones into hip jewels!

Coconut, Turquoise, Amazonite, Salmon Coral, and Chain

Love the Autumn Colors

Green Agate Chain and Brass Chain

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Strands...

Yesterday was the last day of the GTS bead show that was held in Greensboro. GTS comes to the area about 4 times a year and I always go on the last day. You get the best deals!  I'm like a kid in the candy store when it comes to shopping for gemstones. It's my retail therapy. Here are some of the hip jewels I purchased yesterday. Fell in love with the Black Onyx and Jasper Slabs. I went to the show for the sole purpose to buy a display case ONLY. As a suggestion from a friend, I need to always have pieces of jewelry with me, never know who will be interested in buying. She suggested I get a small display case that is portable.  As you can see, I purchased more than just a display case.  Can't wait to start creating! 


Labradorite and Hematite

Black Onyx and Jasper Slabs

Lots of Chain.