September 2011
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Brightening the September Embers at Folksy
FOLKSY SEPTEMBER EMBERS
We’re taking part in the daily listings challenge over at Folksy this September. Going by the name of the September Embers (embers), participants in the challenge can list an item a day. It’s a lovely opportunity to showcase the handmade creations being made in the UK.
Hopefully, you’ll also get the chance to see what Lizzyanthus has been working on over the last few...
April 2011
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Feathers and jewel coloured pocket mirrors for a...
Lizzyanthus has launched its new range of luxury pocket mirrors. Decorated with sparkling glitter the colour of gemstones and hand-picked feathers, each mirror is unique in design.
The mirrors are ideal for giving as gifts or just for keeping close at hand. With an assortment of colours and designs, they can be coordinated with wedding themes and used as favours or bridesmaids gifts.
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January 2011
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A Celestial Folksy Friday
Following the recent launch of our Astral Jewellery range featuring silver Sun and Moon Pendants, we have discovered a gorgeous selection of celestial items on Folksy, including original artwork, carvings and stationary. Here is just a small selection:
Fairy Moon Necklace by LondonFogg
Painting with Wire Wrapped Glass by Spiritual Gemstone Art
Moon Phases Screen Print by Consumer Revolt
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Feeling Eclipsed?
Officially recognised as the shortest day of the year, December 21st 2010, saw a stunning stellar display that turned the moon red-orange. Caused by an eclipse, the phenomenon was the first full lunar eclipse to coincide with the Winter Solstice in over 300 years.
To celebrate the event, which is believed to be an auspicious time for new beginnings, Lizzyanthus has launched a range of Astral...
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Lunar Eclipse coincides with Winter Solstice
The 2010 Winter Solstice on December 21st coincided with a spectacular full lunar eclipse for the first time since 1638. For those lucky to have seen the eclipse in all its glory, they would have seen the moon turn a lovely red-orange colour.
Although a lunar eclipse can occur as many as 3 times a year, this was the first time in over 300 years that a full Lunar Eclipse occurred on the Winter...
December 2010
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Something For Everyone
Showcasing Simply Gorgeous Handmade Accessories
It’s so close to Christmas and the December Elves are still working hard to bring the very best of handmade to Folksy. So whether you are looking for something for yourself or a loved one, there’s diverse range of goodies to pick from.
Here is a selection of simply gorgeous handmade items crafted by the #decemberelves:
For Her - Hair...
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December Elves Working Hard
It’s Christmas Time and Santa’s Helpers are working overtime this December
We’ve joined up for another fun daily listing challenge over at Folksy, and for December 2010, the club is aptly named the December Elves.
The elves are at their creative best, bringing something new and exciting to the challenge every day. So, with the festive season almost too close for comfort, it’s always nice to...
September 2010
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Warm up for Winter with Folksy
Winter Warmers
Being warm doesn’t mean losing your sense of style!
With leaves falling and the nights shortening, we’re getting to that time of year when winter woollies feature a significant part of the day. However, being left with a choice between practicality and fashion, crafty folk have turned their attention to the coming winter and have started creating their own fashion statements.
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Flowers Fairies and Dragonflies
See the world through a child’s eyes and have a more fulfilling life!
A long time ago, one of our friends coined the phrase ‘Flowers, Fairies and Wispy Dragons’. We know it is funny, but it is great for bringing a smile to your face and remembering that there’s nothing wrong with being young at heart.
This is our tribute to the September Stars, whose lovely items remind...
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September Stars - A World of Colour
The September Stars challenge at Folksy, is well under way with beautiful, colourful and practical items being listed every day. They range from cute toys to decorative items for the house and snuggly winter warmers.
So whilst we have been concentrating on our jewellery, here’s a small selection of handmade items that the September Stars listing club has to offer. Can you guess the theme?
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September Stars - A Daily Challenge
We’ve given ourselves a new project – to take part in Folksy’s monthly listing challenge. The aim of which is to list at least one item per day, and promote the work of other crafters.
This month, the challenge is called September Stars, and there have been some spectacular entries so far. Here are a few of our favourites:
Booties by Jojasca
Butterfly Card by Lilly’s Night Garden
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August 2010
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Mind Body Spirit Festival
Visit Lizzyanthus on Stand 33, at the great Northern Mind Body Spirit Festival, November 2010.
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Charmed Silver - A Recycling Challenge
In an attempt to make money from scrap metals and with Gold Rush fever hitting the nation; what would you do with a small amount of scrap silver? Throw it away, leave it sitting in a draw or stockpile it till there is enough to trade in?
Alternatively, you could create a new fashion statement…
Inspired by the latest trend for Charm Necklaces; we finally put a collection of scrap silver to...
July 2010
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Soaring temperatures and not just from the sun...
After a perfectly timed holiday that saw plenty of sunshine in northern England, we have finally thawed out and dusted off our blow torches and soldering equipment.
Having had lots of fun playing with our new stock of gemstones and beaded jewellery, we’re now ready to get our hands properly dirty again… and ruin our manicures. Who said jewellery making was for the delicate?
Here we’re busy...
June 2010
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Uploaded some pretty flower pictures →
May 2010
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Busy, Busy, Busy
It’s been a very busy week for both of us at Lizzyanthus. We’ve been concentrating on our new range of jewellery, soon to be available from our online store www.lizzyanthus.co.uk.
The new range of Lizzyanthus Jewellery will be available from May 2010 and will include: Angel Feathers, Heart Pendants, Earrings and more.
The Feather design featured here has been called ‘Angel...
April 2010
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CraftJuice Items
Today was a first! Having previously heard about a lovely site called Craft Juice, where talented people exhibit their projects, we gave it a go.
Our first concern was what to choose. Should we pick our chakra jewellery, a bespoke item or even one of our latest crafts? In the end, we uploaded a picture of our very unique Sapphire and Swarovski Pendant. Here’s hoping the Craft Juice...
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More Than Handbag Charms
Gemstone, glass and crystal handbag charms
My goodness! Is it that time already? We can’t believe three months have gone already since our last instalment. Well, we have been busy…
At Lizzyanthus, these twin sisters have been very creative. We’ve been putting all our old beading stock to some fantastic use, and now have a selection of handbags charms and handmade candles for...
January 2010
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Web Site redesign in progress
New site design arriving soon Get a preview here!
For the past eight weeks or so, we have been working on a revamp of the Lizzyanthus website, starting by adding the blog. As well as making the site look nicer, we’ve made it much easier to navigate. The site now has modelled shots of the jewellery so it’s easier for you to see how it looks when worn.
We have also been busy designing and ...
December 2009
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Bags of Colour...
Add colour to your life Accessorise with these fantastic new Chakra Bags.
It is easily becoming a common perception that colour reflects your mood and the way you feel; and as more people are becoming interested in Colour Therapy to help improve their lifestyle, this often leads to changing the way they dress. If you wear red, you’re confident; and with green, you can be communicative ...
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Paintings by Lizzyanthus
Pretty pictures, stunning water colours and chakra themed pictures…
At Lizzyanthus, we will soon be adding a range of watercolour paintings for sale. The pictures include flowers and chakra themed paintings.
The gorgeous roses shown here are entirely hand painted using watercolours. Each rose painting has been embellished with genuine Swarovski Crystals for a little added glitz that really...
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Just in time for Christmas
A very special commission for a silver wire wrapped Chakra Pendant
The pendant you made for me arrived today and I just wanted to say a massive thank you. It’s absolutely beautiful. [KR, Surrey, UK.]
Our latest commission was for a bespoke, wire wrapped chakra pendant, created just in time for Christmas.
Our client wanted a unique, pendant to give as an extra special Christmas present. ...
October 2009
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Gold, Glamour and Glitz
Stunning commission for a Lizzyanthus Chakra Pendant … IN GOLD!
I loved the Geometric Pendant as soon as I saw it. The pendant really sparkles in the light and the Gold shows the colours beautifully. [KBG, Manchester, UK]
We just completed a very special version of the Lizzyanthus Geometric Pendant. Made from solid 14K Gold, this bespoke commission really takes advantage of the beauty of...