Favorite Things: Whimsical Handmade Jewelry by Sea of Bees

Inspired by rustic woodlands, nature, and wild animals, Sea of Bees offers one-of-a-kind whimsical handmade treasures for vibrant individuals who desire unique, handcrafted jewelry that reflects their own amazing personal style.

Woodland Fantasy Whimsical Mounted Doe Brooch Pin

 

 

Rabbit Key Necklace

Woodland Fantasy Whimsical Bird Head Ring ooak

 

Woodland Fantasy Whimsical Mounted Doe Necklace

Deer Ring Woodland Fantasy Whimsical Huge Deer Antler Silver

Favorite Things: Specimental

My inner rockhound is delighted by these pieces by a Vancouver-based artist, Specimental:

{Aqua Aura Quartz Crystal Specimen Ring}

{Pink Tourmaline Crystal in Tree Bark Sterling Silver Ring}

 {Geode, Ruby, and Pyrite Sterling Silver Necklace}

 {Sea Urchin Fossil in Oxidized Sterling Silver Ring}

News, a Party, and Favorite Things

Sorry I have been AWOL! Big work deadlines and wedding planning make a girl no fun! I hope to have a bunch of new jewelry of my own by November, in time for EAST, a show at a friend's house, and the holidays. We'll see how that goes. I am also looking into classes to further my jewelry-making education (whether that's a MFA or just classes). In the meantime, my whole line is on display at Lovely Austin and they are having a PARTY on the 31st! I sure will be ready to celebrate that day as my work deadlines will have just passed!

Now for some new Favorite Things...

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I am a big fan of this metalsmith from NOLA's two shops: Adorn & Conquer! & Ya betta' supa don't!
She uses metal to make jewelry about the issues and things she's passionate about, and I think that's awesome!

Adorn & Conquer is art for the body, jewelry for activists, and adornment with a message:

{SAVE THE GULF sea turtle necklace}

Every sale will donation $5-$10 (depending on piece) to the National Audubon Society, to help with the gulf spill oiled animal cleaning.

I had to buy this one, below, yesterday; can't wait for it to arrive! 

 

I have been so distraught about the situation in the gulf with Kemp's Ridley sea turtles... 

I love a purchase that will help these amazing creatures...

As a long-time SCUBA diver, I have a long-time love of sea turtles, and encountering them in the wild--on two occasions--has been among my luckiest and favorite moments in life. My sweet fiance even has a tattooed sea turtle on his shoulder! (The first time I saw that on our fourth date at Barton Springs, I knew he was a man after my heart. ;))

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Here are some other awesome finds from her shops:

{SAVE THE GULF heart necklace}

 {We Need Urban Farming}

Ya betta' supa don't! has more of her work, lots of it centering on NOLA themes:

I want this one, too! 

{crab love necklace}

 

 

{Nola Shotgun Necklace}

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That's all for today. 

Talk soon!

xoxo

Shanna, SoCoDivka Designs

Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design Class

I've been quiet lately, but I've been totally absorbed in a Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design class at the Austin Dougherty Arts Center. Here's what I've been making...

Violette Lilac Vintage Flowers Necklace.

Silversmithing holiday dreams...

My finace bought me a 6-week class in silversmithing starting in February for Christmas! So by March, expect to see some new designs in sterling silver! Yay! I've been wanting to do this for a while, as I tried it almost 10 years ago, and I loved it but never had the time and money to get a studio going. My sweetie also got me a new pair of metal clippers in my stocking. His mom got me a giftcard to a craft store, and my dad lent me a book on jewelry design and metal smithing while we were visiting for the holidays.

Expect to see some new, exciting things in SoCoDivka Designs' future! I have a ton of new beads and things sitting on my work table, too, and can't wait to bring you some new ideas that have been brewing in the new year.

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and have a great new year!
Tell me what Santa brought you in the comments...

New Designs Listed in My Shop...

Porcelain Owl. Pink and Green Hand-painted Porcelain Owl and Milky Pink Czech Melon Bead Necklace.

Jade Drop. Purple Jade Drop Sterling Silver Necklace (or your Choice of Colors).

 

SALE 2 Dollars Off. Lucinda. Black on Black Vintage-Inspired Rose Necklace.

Six New SoCoDivka Jewelry Designs

I've recently listed six new and exciting designs in my shop as I gear up for E.A.S.T. in a couple of weeks. Plus select necklaces are $2 off in my shop. Remember, if you follow me on Facebook, Twitter, or Blogger, you can get 10% off these new designs and others that aren't on sale.