Monday, February 7, 2011

Design by Cassandra's Hitting the Stage!

Not only am I part of the cast of this swingin' number, I'll also be designing some groovy accessories for Shout! The Mod Musical!

The script has a specific costume and accessory list for each character, which is very handy.  While cast and crew have haunted local thrift stores for '60's and '70's fashions, I've started designing some "smashing" pieces for the cast!


Liz's character, the Orange Girl, has a little infusion of purple in her costume.  One piece of jewelry called for a string of purple pearls, and struck some luck with these glass beads with a pearl-like glow.  I've still yet to size the necklace for Liz, and then will be attaching a magnet clasp for easy costume changes - no one wants to mess with a lobster clasp in the dark, nor have your necklace fall into your costume, especially during choreography!

button test



New buttons!  Whaddayathink?

Sunday, February 6, 2011

Orange Daisy Necklace With Interchangeable Pendant!

A fellow Shout! cast member, Liz, had asked me to fix a broken necklace for her.  The original pendant to this ribbon necklace had broken, and had found a great complement with the daisy pendants in the 'character bead kit' I had given her earlier!  Remember these beauties?


Liz's 'orange bead kit' had three daisy pendants in all, two of them with the same orange-and-green colour scheme.  She couldn't decide which pendant she wanted to have on the necklace, so I figure I give her the option of both!

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Design by Cassandra is on Facebook!

That's right, folks!  I've finally reached out to the masses on Facebook and made myself a Fan Page!  I urge you to come visit and press that 'Like' button!  I'll be working on some special promotions for Facebook fans, sneak peeks on future projects and fun updates from fellow artisans!  Come by and say hello!

Monday, January 24, 2011

Photo Editing With Picnik!


Three cheers for Picnik.com!

This is a very awesome photo-editing site that offers lots of options to personalize your photos!  I'm very excited to check out the possibilities to make my product photos 'pop'.  Check out some of the "before and after" pictures of some pieces I'll be posting very soon in my Etsy shop.

first subject: Flute Key necklace - small thumb key, left hand

Before ...

... and after!

A 'collage' product shot, made with Picnik's templates.

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Artbeads.com 48-Hour EXCLUSIVE TierraCast® Jewelry Supplies Sale!

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An offer not to miss!  Artbeads.com is having an exclusive sale on all TierraCast® jewelry supplies - save up to 15%!  The offer is only up for 48 hours - better have your orders in no later than Monday, January 24, 2011. 

Check out some of the beautiful selections that have made my 'favourites' list:


TierraCast® Antique Silver-Plated Large Labyrinth Pendant

TierraCast® Brass Oxide Pewter Hammered Ellipse Clasp Set

TierraCast® Antique Silver Paloma Bead

TierraCast® Black Finish Pewter Buddha Bead

TierraCast® Brass Oxide Pewter Skull Bead


Happy shopping and creating!

Saturday, January 22, 2011

Hello Gorgeous! Time For Some Bead Soup!

I am very excited to introduce to you Sue Hodgkinson and her blog, Hello Gorgeous!  We've been matched as Bead Soup Partners!

hellogorgeousdesign.blogspot.com
Sue hails from Cardiff, Wales, where she lives with her husband, three teenage boys, two cats and a "gorgeous, sweet-souled dog named Millie."  New to the jewelry-making scene, Sue has been keeping her hands busy since 2008 making beautiful and inexpensive pieces featuring unique gemstones and Karen Hill Tribe/Sterling Silver components.  Strikingly elegant and poignantly simple, her pieces highlight the natural beauty of the beads she chooses, making them glow with sterling silver chains and settings.

Moss bracelet

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Etsy Treasury: Chocolate & Roses

Enjoy this Etsy Treasury full of romantic gifts for your Valentine!


Waft ... Brown Cocktail Dres...
$42.50

Handmade satin organza sew o...
$8.99

Koa Wedding Band with Satin ...
$175.00

Personalized Wood You Love M...
$35.00

Vintage skeleton key necklac...
$30.00

32 Belgian Dark Chocolate Ma...
$13.97

Animal Lover Scarf in Red
$22.00

Red Flower Pop Up Greeting C...
$7.00

Cherry Chocolate lip balm. T...
$3.90

Multicolor Sequined Party Dr...
$185.00

Red Rose Chocolate Heart
$7.50

Chocolate Cotton Twill Ruffl...
$39.00

Chocolate Covered Cherry wra...
$40.00

15% OFF My Funny Valentine&#...
$21.25

Mocha Whip Bobby Pins - FREE...
$12.85

I HEART YOU Valentines Day O...
$18.00
Treasury tool is sponsored by Lazzia.com.

Artbeads.com 48-Hour Valentine's Sale!

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Artbeads.com is having a 48-hour sale on all things love!  It's time to break out those Valentine's Day ideas and be inspired by a fantastic selection of gorgeous pearls and beads, pendants and craft supplies - just about anything and everything you need to create beautiful gifts for your true love this Valentine's Day! But hurry - sale ends at 9:30 am (PT) on Thursday, January 20, 2011.  Check out what's on my wishlist!

Sterling Silver Script Love Slider

6mm Pink Opalite Roundels

Hill Tribe Silver (Thai Silver) S-Clasp With Flower

Rose Large Nugget Pearls

Hill Tribe Silver Textured Heart Bead

Hand-Dyed Silk Ribbon, Pink/Gray With Metallic Trim

Small Rosebud Pendant



 Visit Artbeads.com to take advantage of this great sale!
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