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Showing posts with label jewelry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label jewelry. Show all posts

Sunday, March 17, 2013

When I Dream of Old Erin

In honor of Saint Patrick's Day I wanted to share this lovely sheet music cover with you!



"When I Dream of Old Erin (I'm Dreaming of You), 1912
Words by Marvin Lee
Music by Leo Friedman

The cover is in good enough shape that I didn't want to do anything with it, but I did use the music inside to make a new batch of necklaces....check them out below!

Listen to the song here!
 

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

How you can help me create something special and preserve the past

Do you want to preserve a little piece of history?

Do you want to help me create something special?

Do you want to clean out the attic?


If you answered "yes" to any of these questions- read on!




I love creating art and jewelry from old sheet music. But I also love the story behind each piece and knowing about its owners before me. And here's where you come in....


I've noticed that the more people I talk to about what I do, the more they want to be involved in it. Countless people have approached me at shows and told me about how much old sheet music they have sitting in their attic that they just don't know what to do with. Once they saw what can be done with their old sheet music, customers started asking if they could send me theirs!


It's win-win. You get to unload something that maybe you had previously felt bad about throwing away or didn't know what to do with. You also get to know that your old sheet music is going to start a new life as a piece of art or jewelry, and get a loving home. And I love it because I get to know more about where my pieces came from and make connections with some awesome people.

I pay the shipping, you just drop it in the mail! Email me at tessello (@) gmail.com and we can chat about the details!

Friday, May 18, 2012

They're Hereeee........

I'm so excited to share the newest additions to my shop with you....


Sterling silver drop earrings featuring sheet music under glass!





These are super dainty, easy to wear, high quality earrings that are SO romantic and pretty! Since they are sterling silver they are ideal for people with skin sensitivities. I've been test driving a pair for two weeks (they're so comfy) and I've been getting tons of compliments on them.

If you love pretty and romantic high quality jewelry, I hope you will check them out!

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

What's New?

Well, so glad you asked!
I've been doing lots of cleaning and organizing, and it's spilled over into my Etsy shop! I've opened a new store to sell my jewelry separately from my decoupage items, http://www.etsy.com/shop/GildedDays .

I'm slowly moving all the jewelry over there, so I hope you'll check it out! In the meantime, if you visit my shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/ScrapHappyLyrebird and use coupon code "SPRINGCLEANING11" you'll get 20%, and you'll make my organizing go so much faster!

In other news, you have til the 16th (that's next Wednesday!) to enter for a chance to win my "Chorus" Pedant necklace in my giveaway! http://gildeddays.blogspot.com/2011/03/one-of-kind-music-pendant-giveaway.html It's super easy to enter and you could be the lucky owner of a one-of-a-kind piece of wearable art!
Baby Cat wants you to enter!

Lastly, April 15-17 I'll selling at the New England Craft Festival in Mansfield, MA as part of the New England Folk Festival Association music festival. If you're in the area I highly recommend checking it out, it's going to be a good time!
http://www.neffa.org/What_is_Festival.html

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

The Victorian Hand Motif

The hand motif was very popular during Victorian time, and can be found across many different mediums of the era such as jewelry, vases, cards, and trinkets. Here are some beautiful modern day examples from Etsy...

I don't know what's more beautiful...the photograph or the actual necklace! This gorgeous necklace from Mentalembellisher features a Victorian style hand charm with a vintage typewriter key and a little copper bell. A wonderful, one of a kind piece of jewelry.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/51754206/ring-for-service-victorian-hand


These gorgeous gift tags from Creativevisions celebrate the art of the handwritten note in the Victorian era. A graceful hand is compliment by a luscious rose and little forget-me-nots. Perfect for adding a personal touch to a special gift.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/45729963/the-handwritten-note-gift-tags-set-of-3


These dainty little silver plated hand earrings are just one example of the many wonderful pieces from Chinacherie that incorporate Victorian themes. See her shop for more earrings, necklaces, brooches, and even rings. A candy-shop for Victorian lovers!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/52690854/victorian-hand-earrings-silver

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Introducing jewelry!

I don't usually promote myself on here, but I'm just so excited to now be offering Victorian inspired jewelry in my shop now! Right now I have some earrings up, eventually I'll be adding some hair sticks, necklaces, and more!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/ScrapHappyLyrebird?section_id=7106159




Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Some Victorian Inspired Jewelry from around Etsy!

Welcome to my first feature! Here is some of my favorite Victorian jewelry from Etsy- Make sure to check out these shops, they all have really lovely things!

This choker by Dramaqueenbee evokes such a romantic, effervescent feeling. You can just imagine this on a little Victorian fairy, so whimsical and lovely!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=43693436



Cameos are THE quintessential piece of Victorian jewelry! This modern twist on the classic by Itsyourlife is so wearable and fun! Make sure to check out her website too!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=43329828
http://itsyourlifeshop.com/


What's better than a roses and pearls? This bracelet from Smilingsunshine60 is so charming and classically Victorian! Love love love the vibrant pink rose juxtaposed with the soothing blue pearls.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=40981952




I love these romantic mauve thistle earrings from Gingeroni1! So dainty and such a lovely color for spring (or really any season!). All the jewelry in her shop is absolutely to die for.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=40035800