Carabijoux

Hi everyone!

I was in the mood for creating a Treasury this morning! I have been feeling a little bit tired lately (I'm sure being 7 months pregnant has something to do with that) so I felt inspired to do a wake-me-up themed Treasury! There's nothing more invigorating than a splash of tangerine...so these orange segments should get you going!

Hey everyone!

As the title says...I love a good challenge! A friend of mine recently asked me to make a necklace for her - in the theme of 'Nail Technician'. My friend is a Nail Tech herself, and she really wanted a necklace in my style, that reflects her occupation (and love of her life!).

I spent quite a while researching different options - I found charms in the shape of nail varnish bottles, charms in the shape of hands and feet...even though they were cute, they didn't quite fit. Eventually, we came across a beautiful Sterling Silver nail file charm. It was perfect! I had it shipped in from the USA specially for Del, and paired it with a sparkling 8mm Swarovski Crystal Rivoli in AB...they look so beautiful together!

So here is the end result! I am able to make more of these Nail Tech necklaces on a custom basis - they cost £29.50, and have free International P&P. Or if anyone else has any interesting occupations I can try and design a necklace for that would be so exciting!

Hi everyone!

Firstly apologies for the lack of a Treasury yesterday...I have been busy designing and making, so I didn't get chance to do a Treasury yesterday! I promise to be back on track next week...

Hoop earrings are set to be big this summer...so naturally I wanted to add some to my collection! I have made five sets of sparkly fun Swarovski Crystal hoop earrings...so on trend for the spring and summer! The colours in these earrings are just fabulous - ranging from ocean blue and golden sand, to fiery red and mystical purple. I can make these earrings in any custom colour for no extra charge, but here are the colours now available in my Etsy shop for £13.50...www.etsy.com/shop/carabijoux - enjoy!

Hi everyone!

I hope you're all ok!

Well, I know a lot of Carabijoux followers are brides-to-be, and I got to thinking that I'd love to share some ideas with you of things that I did for my own wedding. I had the most AMAZING day, and I couldn't have asked for any better. We didn't have a major budget for our wedding, and we made a lot of the little details ourselves. There were a few real stand-out ideas that went down so well with our guests, and I thought I would share them for you. I hope they give you some inspiration for your own big day!

The first idea I wanted to share with you was our way of celebrating other peoples weddings on our special day. A wedding is a day of love, and we wanted to extend this feeling to our guests. We asked each of them to send us a photograph of them on their special day, which we then laminated and tied on the ivy with pink ribbon outside the chapel. We also included photographs of loved ones who are no longer with us.

This was such a lovely touch, and was a real talking point as people came into the chapel for the ceremony. Our guests were reminded of their wedding day, and there was the odd giggle at the extravagant hairstyles or hideous bridesmaid dresses! Everyone commented how lovely it was.. it went down so well! You can see some of them here on this photograph...

I hope to share some of my other ideas with you soon! If anyone else has any other suggestions or inspirations I'd love to hear them! :0)

Good evening my lovely followers!

Well, I have NEVER had a discount offer at Carabijoux. Ever.

However, I decided that with the opening of my Etsy shop a month ago, maybe it is time to embrace a new approach to having a sale.

I have always thought of 'sales' as a sign of desperation. If I see someone selling off their merchandise for rock-bottom prices, it really does put me off. Do they sell so little of their work that they really have to stoop to such low prices to shift it? However lately I am starting to see 'sales' in a different light. With the economy up in the air, and money being tight for everyone, I wonder whether sales are a much-appreciated reprieve for customers who love an item, but just can't quite afford it, or justify spending their hard-earned cash on it...

My Cubist pendant in Peridot is an ideal Spring gift! You can purchase it here in my Etsy shop:  http://www.etsy.com/listing/71379862/stunning-swarovski-crystal-cubist

So, there you have it! There are SO many Easter Eggs on the supermarket shelves at the moment, I'd like to think that my jewellery is an beautiful alternative that, unlike an Easter Egg, can be worn and treasured for years to come. Of course you could just be treating yourself...but I thought Easter is a great theme for a spring sale! You can recieve a 20% discount on all items in my Etsy shop (www.etsy.com/shop/carabijoux) by entering coupon code 'EASTER2011' at checkout...this coupon is available to use until Friday 22nd April 2011.

Happy shopping! :0)

Hi everyone!

News of yet another Treasury for you! My Swarovski Heart Earrings in Peridot have been included in this beautiful Spring-themed Treasury, created by 05ksysha05 on Etsy. Such a gorgeous collection of handmade items for you to enjoy!...

Hi everyone!

Today's post is about a new design I added to my Etsy shop yesterday. Floral is definitely IN this year, and set to be a huge trend on the bridal scene. At a recent wedding fayre I had a lot of brides ask me if I made any flower earrings, and I told them that they were in the making. So here there are!

These beautiful Swarovski Crystal earrings are just £15.50, and are presented in one of my luscious Carabijoux gift boxes. These would make a great gift for a bridesmaid, as they can wear them again and again..even after the big day!

These earrings are available in a wide choice of colours...

You can buy these earrings here in my Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/listing/71858308/delicate-swarovski-crystal-flower

I also have the matching necklace to complement these earrings - or you can purchase both together as a set:



You can buy this necklace here in my Etsy shop:  http://www.etsy.com/listing/70845234/beautiful-swarovski-crystal-flower



You can buy the set here in my Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/listing/71860360/swarovski-crystal-flower-necklace

Hi everyone!

Yes, yes...I know I usually do my Treasuries on a Friday! But I was really inspired to do a Treasury today, so I just went with it! I am loving the colour of my new branding so much, I decided to create a Treasury inspired by it! So this one is just for fun today...I had a great time browsing through Etsy to find these berry beauties...enjoy!

Hi everyone!

I have spent a fair bit of time lately researching the colours that will be reflected in the fashion collections for Spring & Summer 2011...these colours are now beginning to hit the high street now. I follow trends quite closely, and try to ensure that I offer pieces that will complement these colours perfectly.

Spring & Summer 2011 is all about positivity, and fresh, revitalising colours. Expect to find colours that will uplift, energize and soften...think fresh pastels, and pops of bright, invigorating colours that are sure to brighten your day!

Whilst people-watching over the last couple of weeks, I have noticed lots of florals...and the colours that complement florals, such as pinks, lemons, lavendars, mint and aquamarine. Most of my pendants are available to purchase in colours that will look perfect with this style...here are just a few examples. I will be adding some pendants in these colours to my Etsy shop over the next couple of weeks, but in the meantime I can make any of my pendants to order, for no extra cost...

Morning everyone!

Well yesterday I reported that my jewellery has now been featured in 8 Treasuries in under 3 weeks...make that 10! I woke up this morning to find two more of my items have been included in more Treasuries...wonderful! I thought I'd share them both with you...

The first was created by Bnazar...please check out her shop Brigitte's Button Bijoux...cute accessories, jewellery & magnets made from buttons! You can visit her here: www.etsy.com/shop/bnazar

Here is the Treasury she created, entitled 'The Power of a Strong Statement'...



The second Treasury was created by my Etsian friend Lorena...it's full of beautiful Mother's Day ideas! I mentioned Lorena's fabulous fashion line in a previous post, but she also has another Etsy shop for her lovely flower accessories...you can visit her shop here: www.etsy.com/shop//powerofflower

Here is her Mother's Day Ideas Treasury...enjoy!

Hi everyone!

I hope you're all well, and enjoying the beautiful weather! (if you have beautiful weather where you are!)

I am so excited when a piece of my jewellery is featured in a Treasury...my work has now been featured in 8 Treasuries in just under 3 weeks! This is fantastic, and I'm so grateful to the Curators for choosing a Carabijoux piece to include in their collection..

This time, the Treasury I have been featured in is called 'That BLUE Heart of Hers...', and was created by Etsian DULCEtm. Please visit her shop (www.etsy.com/shop/dulcetm) to find some fabulous hand-crafted fashion, jewelry & accessories!

Here is her beautiful Treasury...enjoy!

Hi everyone!

Wow it only seems like yesterday I was sharing my last Treasury with you! But it's that time again...

For those of you unfamiliar with Treasuries, they are a selection of handmade items that are all centred around the same theme. This week, my theme is 'Pastel Perfection'! With Easter coming up shortly, and the first signs of spring upon us, pretty pastel colours are definitely the way to go!

So here you have it...my collection of the prettiest pastels around...enjoy!

Hey everyone!

Once again, it's so wonderful to be included in a Treasury! As you all know, Friday is Treasury Friday at Carabijoux, so I'll be posting this weeks' Treasury tomorrow...keep your eyes peeled!

In the meantime, my beautiful De-Art pendant has been featured in a 'Free Shipping' Treasury, which was created by Etsian BeachGlassShop...You can find beautiful beach glass items in her shop...check her out at www.etsy.com/shop/beachglassshop - some really lovely treasures!

This Treasury features items which offer free shipping...

Hi everyone!

Well, as you can probably tell by now...the new Carabijoux logo is making itself at home!

I really hope that you all love the new style that Carabijoux is taking on...I'd love to explain a little bit more about why I've made these exciting changes...

Afternoon lovely readers!

I am SO excited I cannot tell you! Now this little surprise has been up my sleeve for a few weeks now, but I haven't been ready to announce the changes just yet. There are LOTS of exciting things happening at Carabijoux...(which is why you may find me posting at strange hours of the morning...)

The biggest and most exciting change, is that Carabijoux is having one heck of a facelift! I have been working with a designer for a while now to create a fresh, fabulous look for Carabijoux, and it's nearly time to unveil it to you all! I will leave you with the tiniest of sneak peaks, though....enjoy!

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I totally forgot to post my latest baby-bump photo when I took it last week...so here it is! I'm going into the 3rd trimester today..not long til we get to meet our little girl!

Hi everyone!

It's so lovely that Carabijoux pieces are being featured constantly in Treasuries. For those not familiar with a Treasury - it is an Etsy artist-curated collection of items that are centred around a particular theme.

My 'Swarovski Galactic Pendant in Tanzanite' has been featured in Lorenabr's Treasury - 'Dream Away'. Lorena has created a Treasury full of items that she loves...and what a fabulous Treasury it is!

Lorena is the founder of Balea Raitz Fashion, in which she designs and creates stunning clothing, swimwear and accessories. You can visit her Etsy shop at www.etsy.com/shop/lorenabr or you can also follow her fantastic blog: http://invogueoneday.blogspot.com/

It's so lovely that another of my pendants has been featured in a Treasury! This beautiful spring Treasury is a joy to look at...makes me feel all fresh and inspired!

Hi everyone!

Well I am slowly making more additions to my Etsy shop. As you know, I recently added some beautiful pendants, and promised that there were more to come. There are still lots more exciting designs waiting in the wings, but I added a few more pieces this afternoon. I really am so, so excited about these new pieces...the crystals themselves are just absolutely fabulous. I've included some of the most modern and cutting-edge stones in this new collection...a highlight for me in particular is the Swarovski Crystal De-Art Pendant in Jet...it's just stunning.

Please visit my Etsy shop for more details (www.etsy.com/shop/carabijoux), but for now, here's some photos of some of the new additions...enjoy!

Hey everyone!

Well it's come around already...only seems like yesterday I did last week's Treasury!

This week I've been all inspired by lots of ideas for expanding my range for brides and bridesmaids, and have been busy making more tiaras. So I guess you could say I'm in the mood for love! A wedding is such a wonderful occasion..I loved every single minute of mine, and would do it again in a heartbeat (marrying the same man, of course!). My colour theme was hot pink, but there are so many delicious themes around today...I'd love to do it all again just so I could have fun with another colour scheme!

At the moment, I'm loving the 'Soft Romantic' look...verging on vintage, with a palette of soft pink and pastels. Lots of lovely textures and layered fabrics. So this week's Treasury is my pick of the Etsy handmade beauties that fit this style...enjoy!