Monday, August 23, 2010

I Have an Addiction



I have an addition. I'm not afraid to admit it, nor am I in denial about it. Obviously, this addiction is not to blogging! I am a habitual non-blogger. Possibly if there was a few more hours in the day I might blog a little more often.....but the magic eight ball is telling me 'not a chance'!

Anyway, back to my addition. It consumes about 95% of my time. The other 5% I use to sleep. I just can't help myself, and there is no 800 number to call or sponsors to lean on. Whenever I see that glorious sparkle or get in a new shipment it's like being in heaven. I can get lost in all those little moments of feeling wonderful!

It's not as bad as you may think. Sure, it's costly and I've given up a lot to support my habit. But I know I'm not the only one out there. That's comforting. To have others who share your goals and ambitions, they have the same addiction!

It's not drugs or alcohol, but it feels like it sometimes. Anything that sparkles with beautiful color brings on that urge....the urge to create!
Especially if it's from Swarovski. Beautiful, glorious crystals! I have to create a bracelet or necklace, maybe even some earrings or a matching set. I must weave the beads together or I go mad!

Ha! And you all thought I was on drugs :)

Check out some of my newest creations on ArtFire, the hottest place to be if you have the addiction of creation!
http://DianaLynn.artfire.com




Sunday, October 11, 2009

A New addition To the Ribbon Hearts


Due to the many requests I have received for a Yellow Ribbon Heart, I finally gave in and here it is!

It's quite pretty! The Yellow Ribbon symbolizes our support for the men and women serving in the Armed Forces to keep this country safe. God Bless Them!!

You can click on the title or the picture for more information on purchasing one. Thank you!

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Ovarian & Breast Cancer Awareness




As you can see, I'm not much of a 'blogger'. But I feel this is a very blog worthy topic. I have recently begun to make Swarovski Crystal Puffy Hearts with a pink or teal colored ribbon design. Each color represents Breast Cancer Awareness and Ovarian Cancer Awareness respectively.



Hundreds of women each and every year struggle to fight and survive these illnesses. Many do not survive. No, I do not have cancer in case you were wondering. But I watched some people very important people in my life fight and die from cancer.



I want to do something about it! So I have decided to make these Swarovski hearts bearing the ribbons. I will be donating all profits made from the sale of these hearts to cancer research. I am currently working on building a webpage dedicated to the progress of the sales and donation amounts and I will post a link as soon as it is complete.



So PLEASE, if you know of anyone who would be interested in purchasing or helping with any aspect of this fund raising venture share this blog with them. Or send me an email to;
support@beautiful-handbag.com



You can also click on the pictures above to view the hearts and purchase if you choose to help support a very worthy cause. Thank you very much for your time!



Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Vintage swarovski & Chain Mail

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(2)Swarovski #1122 Rivolis Vitrail Light 18mm SF



Swarovski Crystal 2-Loop Channel Set Emerald AB 8mm



SWAROVSKI #1122 RIVOLI PENDANT BEZEL 14MM HELIOTROPE



Lampwork Mushrooms Necklace & Earrings Set 21" Length



Mens Chain Maille Bracelet Handmade 8.25" Chainmail



(6)Swarovski Rhinestone 1-loop Dangles Yellow Opal 5mm

Friday, May 22, 2009

Vintage Swarovski Dangles & Jewelry

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Lampwork Mushrooms Necklace & Earrings Set 21" Length



Mens Chain Maille Bracelet Handmade 8.25" Chainmail



(6)Swarovski Rhinestone 1-loop Dangles Yellow Opal 5mm



(6)Vintage Swarovski 1-loop Dangles Sapphire AB 5mm Old



(6)Vintage Swarovski 1-loop Dangles Peridot AB 24SS Old




(6) Vintage Swarovski 1-loop Dangles Rose AB 24SS Old





VINTAGE SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL 1-LOOP RARE IRIS DANGLES 40SS




Swarovski Crystal Woven #5301 Earrings Jet ABx2 Emerald

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Handmade Jewelry & Vintage Swarovski

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SWAROVSKI VINTAGE SAHARA #1122 RIVOLI 14MM EARRINGS



(20) VINTAGE #364 SWAROVSKI 7MM VITRAIL MEDIUM BICONES




(6)SWAROVSKI RIVOLI PENDANTS ART#21 VITRAIL MEDIUM 10MM




SWAROVSKI #2190/4 Cabochons 10 X 12mm (4) HELIOTROPE



Vintage Swarovski 3-loop Burgundy AB Drops 29SS 10 pcs



Swarovski Vintage 16mm Rose AB Rivoli #1122 Spiral Rope



Swarovski Vintage Peridot AB Rivoli #1122 Spiral Rope



Swarovski Crystal Woven#5301 Earring Sapphire Briolette




SWAROVSKI VINTAGE SPHINX #1122 RIVOLI EARRING GOLD FILL




Spiral Rope Necklace Swarovski Crystal Black Onyx Bead