This is one of my first enameled pieces using UTEE.  I had a great time making this one, first setting a base with paint, then using brightly colored alcohol inks, and then melting the UTEE on top.  The picture really doesn't show the full dimension of the vibrancy of this one!http://www.etsy.com/listing/81817403/celestial-necklace-moon-and-star

With the recent flood disaster in Australia!

With the recent flooding that has hit 3/4 of the state of Queensland, Australia where i live i just want to let the Team Filigree know that the DUST Team on Etsy that i also belong too has opened up the AusDisasterRelief Appeal Etsy shop to help raise much needed money for those who have been effected. All proceeds are going to the The Queensland Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal.

My hometown of Rockhampton has also been effected by this disaster. We are also now in recovery mode.

Here is the link on how to donate if you wish.

http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6743503&page=1

Here is also a link of the shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/AusDisasterRelief

Here is the facebook page also. http://www.facebook.com/etsyfloodappeal

Thanks for taking a look Kathy (aka SecretJewellz)

Vintaj Design Challenge due November 12!

Our November theme is "Wandering Journey." How will you interpret our theme? Entries are due by noon CT on Friday November 12 and the polls open Nov. 13.
Email your entry to us at challenge@vintaj.com to participate and visit our blog for more information!

The Forgotten Flower Bracelet

I absolutely love to design with patinaed items. This bracelet combines my love of filigree with the "old" look of patina. The flower came in several parts and was fun to assemble... overall, this was a very fun design project...when combined with the little flowered dangles, I think it is simply charming.

Vintaj 2 Day Comprehensive Workshop

Visit the Vintaj Blog for registration information! Hope you can join us!

Off for Summer

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***Lustrous***
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School is out and I will have more time to devote to my designs. Starting out with some lustrous color!

The Tudors Inspired Necklace

Hi all, i have been watching the Tudors on dvd and got inspired to make this cross filigree necklace. Hope you all like it. Kathy

http://secretjewellz.etsy.com

Latest News from Vintaj!

We've been giving our blog at Vintaj Natural Brass a makeover!

Visit our Design Challenges page to see our present and upcoming challenges. Our next challenge is Daffodil Walkway. The photo above, taken by George Bookless, is promoting the Daffodil Festival here in Galena May 1-3. How does this inspire you?

We also have a fairly new Daily Giveaway where by commenting on any Vintaj blog post, you enter a chance to win free products!

We introduced our new Education page. In March we hosted our first workshop here in Galena, IL. In this workshop our Director of Education and Lead Designer, Jess Italia Lincoln demonstrated how to make an Altered Journal Necklace using several techniques. We are hosting the same workshop again on June 14, click HERE for details!

We are always on the lookout for new ideas and inspiration. Please visit our Facebook Fan Page and we hope you are following us on Twitter. We love to see your photos and it's a great place to interact with other designers!

Happy Designing!

Betsy

betsy@vintaj.com

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Top 100 Jewelry Artist Sites

Coming Home - Getting Back to Work!

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The holidays are over and I am just getting back to listing some new creations......feels good, really good! Lots of snow in central Ohio this week although we didn't have any on Christmas Day. Hoping that everyone had some very happy and memorable holidays! My oldest son's birthday is today so no more celebrations until February when my youngest son and I have our birthdays!

Adore By Nat: Spotted Tuesday: Jingle Bells

If you are ever looking to feature someone I would be happy to do a giveaway, and a gift to the blogger! :)

Donna
www.dryan327.etsy.com

Vintaj Order

Would anyone be interested in combining a Vintaj Natural Brass order with me? I don't need to order the required minimum of $200 so I thought maybe others out there might just need a few things and we could combine our order. I could do a reserved listing in my shop at DreamGirlBeads.etsy.com and take your PayPal payment then ship your order out when I receive the Vintaj order in the mail. Let me know asap. Please log in to my shop at DreeamGirlBeads.etsy.com and convo me your order.
Blessings, Marta

Purple Toes Jewelry by DRyan327: Purple Toes Jewelry

Purple Toes Jewelry by DRyan327: Purple Toes Jewelry

NEW! Designers Search Page

Now listed on our Where to Buy Page through the Designers search option! This a great way for us to showcase your designs through our site. Designers you can add a photo of one of your Vintaj projects, along with your name and website link to your account profile. Automatically our system will display your info onto our site! Your photo will directly link to your website and you can change your photo as often as you like.

Here is how you set up your photo and web link:

1. Log into “My Profile”.
2. Confirm your profile information, including URL. This is important because whatever URL you have entered will be where your photo is linked to.
3. Switch your designer listing to “Yes”. This may be switched on and off as often as you like.
4. Upload your photo. (This new feature is designed to crunch any photo down to the needed size so you don’t have to worry about that when you upload it onto your profile.)
5. Click “Update” to add your profile to our Designers search page!

Let us know how this new feature works for you. If you have any additional questions, please email us at info@vintaj.com. **Helpful screen shots below.

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Entries Wanted!!

Take your interpretation of Orchard’s Palette and create an inspiring piece using Vintaj Natural Brass! FYI, design challenges are not limited to jewelry – we are now excepting all altered art, journals, and scrapbooking projects that incorporate Vintaj too! CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS!!

PSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSST!! on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

"By the pricking of my thumbs, something thrilling this way comes".

A collective effort between Eclettica with Courtney Love, CocardesandCorsetry, Liaison, Louise Black and RavenEve is poised to debut.

Come September 2009, the world's our stage."

Get your Vote on!!

Vintaj's Design Challenge "Indian Summer" is taking place right now! If you are looking for inspiration you must check it out. 17 designers have submitted their jewelry for your vote! Read their inspiration for their piece and pick your favorite. Anyone can vote from now until August 17th - so what are you waiting for - CLICK HERE TO VOTE!

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Or festive?

Paris Necklace

I had fun designing this new necklace

with Vintaj's new bamboo edge pendant.