Butterfly Beads Originals

Etsy

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 03:16:32 GMT

Just thought I would let you all know--I have started an ETSY site. I think that this will really help me to sell my products. BUT there is one disadvantage. Since Etsy has fees attached to it, I can't sell things independently once they have been listed.

So here's the deal. If you see something here that you like, let me know right away. I will continue to post my creations here first. But after two weeks, I will start listing them on Etsy. Once it is listed on Etsy, it must be purchased through Etsy. The benefit to you buying things here is that you get a discount. Items sold on Etsy will be more expensive in order to cover all of the fees.

If an item is still listed in this journal, it is still available--I will note here when things are moved to Etsy. So there is no guarantee that the item will be listed on Etsy after two weeks, but there is no guarantee that it won't either. So, like I said, if you want it, buy it.

And if you want to check out my Etsy site: nessabutterfly.etsy.com (Butterflybeads was taken)

Ribbon Necklaces featuring glass beads

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 22:35:04 GMT

5 unique necklaces strung with glass and porcelain beads.

Shipping is $2.00 each within USA.

At 16", this necklace features a bold combination of deep cobalt, bright lime, and striped blue, lime, and clear beads strung on blue satin, white grosgrain, and sheer white ribbon. It fastens with a simple silver barrel.
$12.50

This 19.5" necklace combines narrow blue satin, wide white satin, and sheer white ribbon all strung through a "Ming" style center bead. The ribbons separate and are strung with deep cobalt blue and frosted clear beads. The necklace is completed with a classic silver-tone spring-loaded clasp.
$12.50

This two stranded necklace hangs 18" with two contrasting strands. The longer black grosgrain ribbon features 2 black and gold lampwork beads and a simple small gold-tone bead. The sheer gold ribbon has small metalic bronze glass beads strung at close intervals to gather the ribbon in an airy shape.
$12.50

This 17.5" necklace combines narrow pink and white satin ribbons with pink sheer. It features a wide green bead with lampwork roses and two complimentary pink lampwork beads. Silver-tone roses, tiny mint, and crackled clear and pink beads finish the look. Necklace is fastened with a simple silver-tone barrel.
$12.50

This 21" necklace is made with white ribbons in sheer and grosgrain. The grosgrain strand holds 5 bold red crackled glass beads and the sheer features 5 sets of silver-tone roses with tiny glass beads. It fastens with a silver-tone barrel.
$12.50

** Note: Measurements are to the shortest strand.

Christmas necklaces

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 22:07:08 GMT

4 festive necklaces to wear for the holidays or give as a Christmas gift.
Find these necklaces on my Etsy shop.

www.nessabutterfly.etsy.com

A 19" long necklace of braided white, red, and sheer red ribbon. It features a glass Christmas tree pendant and fastens with a silver barrel.

This stunning blue and white ribbon necklace features frosty clear and blue beads and a silver and blue crystal angel pendant. It hangs 19" long and fastens with a silver barrel.

This 19" necklace features a simple red glass Christmas light suspended on 3 strands of red and white ribbon. The necklace is finished with silver plated chain and a silver hook clasp.

This delicate 18" long necklace is made up of simple silver plated chain at the back of the neck and silver-tone roses wrapped on red and green wire. The pendant is a red enamel mitten. It closes with a simple silver barrel.

**Note: All necklaces appear quite short due to the display. Please refer to the measurements in each item's description.

Brocade Purses

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 21:24:07 GMT

5 fancy brocade satin purses

Each purse is $25 plus $3.00 shipping within USA

8" tall and 7" wide, this purse is lined with black satin and has a wide brocade and satin strap. The front flap closes with a pair of simple black Chinese frogs.

9" tall and 7" wide, this pale champagne gold brocade is graced by dragons and a purple Chinese frog closure paired with a green shell button. The narrow purple satin cord strap is attached to the purse with the triple loop design of the frog closure. The lining is a vibrant turquoise satin.

At 9" by 7", this pale pink purse is fastened by a fancy looped pink Chinese frog and boasts a 1.5" brocade strap. It is lined with matching pale pink satin.

9" by 7", this purse hangs by a simple 1.5" brocade strap lined with the same turquoise satin that lines the interior of the purse. It is fastened with two simple purple Chinese frogs.

9.5" by 7", this striking purse is fastened by a fancy looped Chinese frog in black satin cord. The strap is the same cording and fastens to the sides of the purse with the same looped design of the frog. It is lined with matching royal blue satin.

5 lampwork themed necklaces

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:04:48 GMT

Each of these necklaces features a lampwork glass pendant or centerpiece.

This 19" necklace features a blue lampwork cube pendant with a pink flower on each side. It is complimented by clear seed beads, bright periwinkle bugle beads, and pale blue crystals, finished with a simple silver-tone barrel clasp.
$15

$15

This 18" necklace is mostly made up of bright green vintage glass beads. Its centerpiece is a canary yellow cylinder with pink flower lampwork. Complimenting the centerpiece are bright creamy pink bicone beads and tiny wellow and white seed beads. The piece closes with a simple silver-toned lobster clasp.

This 18.5" necklace features a stunning bold brown lampwork bead as its centerpiece. The bead was created with white flowers growing outward from its center. The remainder of the necklace is made up from a collection of small brown, amber and white beads in various shapes. A simple silver-tone toggle finishes the back.
$15

This 16.5" necklace features a turquoise lampwork cube with a pink flower on each side. Flanked by two clear crystals, the body of the necklace is made up of turquoise and clear seed and bugle beads, finished with a silver-tone lobster clasp.
$15

At 18", this necklace is a bright, bold statement. The centerpiece lampwork bead is flanked by two smaller yellow beads and two yellow crystals on each side. The remainder of the necklace is worked with clear and yellow seeds beads and finished with a silver-tone barrel clasp.
$15

5 Wire-wrapped necklaces

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 23:28:25 GMT

5 necklaces made of a combination of wire-wrapped beads and silver chain

17" necklace with wire-wrapped beads and sterling silver plated chain. Features a blue and white porcelain ming vase style pendant with a crane. Also includes 10 small royal blue beads and 2 large clear and royal swirled glass focal beads. Fastens with a simple toggle closure.
$15--- SOLD

16.5" necklace with rhonodite cube pendant and matching round focal beads. Black seed beads and twisted ovals set off the black veined pink stones. The beads are linked onto a delicate twisted sterling silver plated chain and finished off with a distinctive swirl patterned toggle.
$15

18.5" necklace features a large pink lampwork glass heart bead. The bead has a subtle shimmer on its inner layer and a delicate glass rose on the outer layer. The long delicate silver plated chain is broken by 4 pale green glass spheres and 2 clear crystals. It is fastened with a simple handmade hook closure.
$15

This 17" long necklace features a unique white drop bead swirled with pink glass and covered with tiny confetti-like bumps of glass. The front of the necklace is made up of wire-wrapped pink and white swired glass beads and small pink crystals. The back half of the necklace is a delicate sterling plated chain and is fasted with a pink flowered toggle clasp.
$15

This 19" necklace is bold in every way. The large rhonodite pendant is a 1 1/4" wavy-edged oval. Set in a bold silver-tone chain, it is flanked by two smaller wire-wrapped rhonodite beads. The whole combination is finished with a perfectly matched double oval clasp with a pink heart toggle.
$15

Necklace and earring sets

Sun, 14 Oct 2007 01:49:23 GMT

I'm working on perfecting my display pictures. It got dark while I was taking these pictures, so they're not the best. I will be replacing them when I have a chance to take some more, but for now, please enjoy these 6 necklace and earrings sets.

Set # 1: pink and white seashell

$20

Set # 2: red, white, and blue

$20

Set # 3: gold chain with dark rainbow beads

$20

Set # 4: pink crystals with translucent lampwork

$20

Set # 5: red, gold, and black handmade beaded chain

$20

Set # 6: turquoise cloissone with red accents

$20