Creating a Custom Order and getting Christmas Requests

Yes, it's not yet Halloween, but can I tell you how much I love people that plan in advance to give really special gifts for the holidays?  Indeed I have started taking holiday custom orders.  I am honored to create something so special for their loved ones!  Now that's all I'm going to say about that because Shhhhhh, the rest is a secret!

And now for a piece of custom made jewelry I can share...

I was commissioned to design a piece to adorn a particular dress.  I skyped with my client so I could see the dress on her and get a feel for what style would work best with the dress.  Her dress was a vibrant shade of coral - bordering on deep orange depending on the lighting.  It has a deep v-neckline and shiny gold accents!  GOLD... are you seeing it everywhere this season?  I am seeing bright yellow gold making a come back in everything from belts to jewelry and purses.

I was excited to play in the yellow gold world for a first time in a long time!

This neckwire is PERFECT for the V-neckline of the dress... I was so excited to find it the wheels just started turning!  So I used Swarovski crystals in the Padparadascha shade (say that one 10 times fast) along with turquoise accents.  I just love that pairing together!

The finished product is elegant, sparkly and on trend with the gold theme that's en-vogue for this fall!  And even more special is that it is the PERFECT compliment for my wonderful client.  What other trends are you seeing?

{Hugs!}
Dawn

P.S. If you'd like a piece of custom made jewelry designed for yourself or to give as a gift, contact me via my website:  http://www.DesignsByDawnMarie.com or on my Designs by Dawn Marie Facebook page:  http://www.facebook.com/DesignsByDawnMarie.  I'm happy to work with you to make something really special that can be worn countless times and passed down as your legacy to your children or grandchildren!

Fall Festivities

Fall means... football season is here - college, high school & pro I love 'em all!  I've created special school spirit earrings for our local schools here perfect for pep assemblies, spirit rally's or the pom pom squad.  I love working in school colors because I remember our motto "Wear it LOUD and wear it PROUD!"  So here's to my fellow football friends.... Hip, Hip Hooray!

Fall also means, cooler temperatures, and everything's coming up apples! Yes, I love fresh baked apple anything... bread, crisp, bars, pies... I think they all have my name on them! :)  Today I'm whipping up an Apple Cherry Bar that has a handmade pastry crust on top & bottom with a sweet vanilla icing.  Yes, I'll take the calories and send you all samples. :)

Fall also means BLOGMANIA is here!  Yes, our Blogmania giveaway is in just over a week!  Summer has flown and our team has put together a HUGE prize collection (over $500!).  There are custom designed jewelry pieces, dessert accessories, cook books, greeting cards and so much more!  I can't hardly wait to share more with you!  So mark your calender... start here on Sept. 15th or 16th and enter to win!  My Blogmania Partners really appreciate all the love you've been showing them all summer!  I've enjoyed meeting so many wonderful bloggers and friends.  We're all excited to be able to make somebody feel like it's Christmas in September!

Have a safe holiday weekend!
Hugs!
Dawn

P.S. for Bucky Badger fans or dare I say Green Bay Packer fans - shreek! (Yes, I'm a die-hard Chicago Bears fan) I can whip up spirit earrings in those colors too!  Just send me an e-mail and I'd be happy to put a custom order together for you!

Minnesota Vikings Jewelry

I had blogged late last week about inspiration and where inspiration comes from. Sometimes inspiration comes from watching a great sporting event - like a football game!!! :) No matter what your favorite spectator sport is... one common theme is apparent... people love to sport their team colors!

For me, my high school team colors were purple & gold. So every Friday during football season, we'd don our purple and gold to root for our football team, the Thundering Herd... the Elkhorn Elks. People would have everything from mittens and scarves in purple & gold, to one purple sock matched with a gold sock, to having their rubber bands on their braces sporting the school colors.

Nothing changes as we grow up... actually, we just find new avenues to show our team spirit! We have office cubicles, and automobiles that we can decorate... we have pets & children that we can dress up in team apparel... we now have a work outfits and play outfits that we can accessorize.

And that is where I drew the inspiration for this design. Whether your school colors are purple & gold or you're a die-hard Minnesota Vikings fan... or a new Vikings fan with the addition of Brett Favre this set will help you show the love for your team!

This set is for sale in my Etsy Store. Stop on by and ask any questions you have! http://www.etsy.com/shop/dawnmd092979