Pirate Belly Dancer Coin Jewelry @ Erika's Chiquis

I finally had a chance to put some of my coin jewelry up.
I love coins for jewelry and especially for dancing.
Here's a few samples in my shop.

Penny Coin Earrings

                                   





Dime Coin Earrings

Penny Bracelet

More is coming so check me and my fellow Etsy Raqs Sisters

http://www.erikaschiquis.etsy.com/

Belly Dance Head Acccessories at Erika's Chiquis

I've love making head accessories and plan on making more. Some are in the works and hope to have them up at the end of July.

Tunisian Crochet Head Piece
http://www.etsy.com/listing/29418113/tunisian-crochet-head-piece-for-belly

Feathers n Flowers Head Piece
http://www.etsy.com/listing/29694037/feather-n-flowers-headpiece-tribal

More Dancing Items @
http://www.erikaschiquis.etsy.com/

New Skirts@Erika's Chiquis

Tropical Jungle



Safari Sunset




I finally put up some skirts that have been sitting around waiting to be posted. I might have to retake the pictures-but not bad for a 6 year old.
Take a look at my other skirts available. I also take weekly payments for skirts and custom order.
www.erikaschiquis.etsy.com

Holiday Sales @ your Favorite Belly Dance Etsy Stores

Looking for the perfect gift for the bellydancer in your life? Whether you’re searching for the perfect gift for your instructor, troupe-mates, or even for yourself, Etsy is THE place to shop this season. There are so many talented women making fabulous costumes and accessories that are available in their Etsy shops. We’ve all gotten together in this Gift Guide to offer you some awesome products and special offers to make your holiday season raq!

Big Ass Bindis offers unique handmade, bindis. Get a free gift with every order through the holidays. http://www.bigassbindis.etsy.com/

Cinderelly features all handmade, panne velvet cholis, some with embellished sleeves of lace, or vintage sari egdes. Free shipping thru the holidays to Tribe members. http://www.cinderelly.etsy.com/

Hair Falls, Hair Dreads (wool and synthetic), mini hats for Fusion and Goth and more goodies by Isadora can be found in either of her Etsy shops. For any Tribe member, she is offering 10% off your full purchase and free shipping on all orders over $30. Simply contact her with your tribe name before purchasing. http://www.aileenfairycat.etsy.com/ http://www.cyberindustries.etsy.com/

Erika makes beautiful bellydance patchwork skirts, hair accessories, fringe belts, and cool jewelry- just too much to mention. Free shipping within the U.S. Mon. Dec. 8 - Thurs. Dec. 18 on anything in the store only, (does not include special orders). http://www.erikaschiquis.etsy.com/

Miischelle, home of the Black Tie Bindi and other various knicks and knacks - steampunk, organic-mechanical inspired goodness, etc... Through the end of December Miischelle will be running a Color Sale- all items with any green or red in them will be 30-50% off - to vary in accordance with how much green and red they've got. Everything else will be 10-20% off. http://www.miischelle.etsy.com/

Silk Fashions in the form of burn-out silk velvet jackets, stretch belidi dresses for plus size ladies, and costume bras. Free shipping to all holiday orders $100 or more (USA only). http://www.designsbyjanie.etsy.com/

Custom and pre-made items on her website as well as her Etsy store! Steampunk, tribal and gothic costume pieces! 10% discount to Tribe Members! Please mention Tribe nickname in conversation before payment! http://www.creationsbyangelia.etsy.com/

Hand painted silks, including bellydance veils and hip scarves. Free shipping on all orders (domestic and international) beginning December 1 to December 31. http://www.expressionsinsilk.etsy.com/

Maille, kuchi fusion jewelry, hair sticks, cowrie falls, and so on. Free shipping on orders over $30. http://www.acaseofrandom.etsy.com/

Fringe Belts

I had made these a while ago but never showed them here.
First one is my crochet white belt. This is a plus-size belt. Crochet with pearls on the middle.
Check it out @

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=10124358









Second belt is my Tribaret Fringe Belt with long green fringe. Dragons and glitter on the base.
It ties off with some soft satin ties.
Check it out @

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9561610


More stuff from skirts, head pieces, etc @
www.erikaschiquis.etsy.com

Wire Wrapped Bracelets

I've been working on new things. I've been playing around with wire wrapping. I've been using wire since the early 90's when you had to buy the hardware store kind. Not always a nice wire. I had made earrings more than bracelets.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15429176

I've always been interested in making more interesting bracelets and so I started wire wrapping. My first idea was to make them wide enough to make armbands but I've found another one for those, polymer clay. I'll tell you about those in another blog.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15070473

Anyway, here's what I have up for sale now. I made a few for myself, like I need another piece of jewelry.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15000595
Hope you like it. Erika
www.erikaschiquis.etsy.com

More Ideas

Working on some new hair items-mostly barrettes. I have so many ideas and so little time. Anyway, tell me if you like to see these up for sale-Fairy Hair Falls and my Kuchi Friendship Necklace.
www.erikaschiquis.etsy.com
www.erikaschiquis.blogspot.com

Skirts Delight

I've started making more 10 yd Tiered skirts. I have about 5 or 6 total coming down the line. I also have a couple of diy skirts too. Oh and jewelry. I thought I post up my new items up here. First one is Blueberry Kiss
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14003561
Second one is Summer Garden
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=14015817
Pretty In Pink
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&listing_id=12063095
Caribbean Sea
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&listing_id=11911822
last for now-Ocean Breeze
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11911886

Coming soon: Pumpkin Spice, Madam Mermaid diy skirt and Strawberries in Cream Skirt.
One last thing-this photo shot was taken by my 10 year old and 5 year old boys.

www.erikaschiquis.etsy.com

Pirate Treasures Charm Bracelet

Well, I wanted to show you the new patchwork skirt I did but I haven't finished the hem or taken pictures yet. Probably next week if no one blogs on here. Anyway, I did finish a Pirate Bracelet called Pirate Treasures. I had been wanting to make one for awhile but didn't get a chance. I am actually making one for myself too. I can't help it. Its not like I need another bracelet. So here's a picture of it. Some of the beads where made by my kids too. Great addition to your Pirate Belly dance costume. Shhhhh, I have two costumes of those. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13688482 Oh, and I know its not Belly dance but my 10 year old son is now selling on my etsy site. He has his own section called Cuddly Bunny Creations. http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5450178&section_id=5540798 he's going to be making pillow cases for kids and baby wipes. I also have my mother in law selling on there her knitted hats http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5450178&section_id=5462565 I asked my mom and hopefully she will be sending me items that she makes to sell too. So its turning out to be a family affair.

Erikas
Erikas Chiquis
www.erikaschiquis.etsy.com

Etsy Raqs Team
http://team.etsy.com/viewteam.php?id=279

The Other Obsession-Jewelry

My other obsession besides skirts is jewelry. All of it from necklaces, bracelets to earrings. Earrings have always been a favorite piece to wear. In High School I started trying to make my own earrings. Wasn't always successful but I did it. I even sold some back then. I also pierced my ears a few times more so I could wear more. I also wore one earring different than the other on each ear. I did it for not only loving Punk but I always ended up losing earrings and could not afford to always make new ones. Then while in the Army , I found a book on wire jewelry. Well, that started a whole new life for not only earrings but necklaces and bracelets.

Over the years I've been selling , mostly earrings, on the net and locally. I even use to sell Xmas ones at my previous job. I still sell some but started getting into polymer clay and charm bracelets. I made special ones for me with little do dads from broken items, to coins and many odds and ends stuff. I wore the bracelets to my previous job to keep my spirits up. I couldn't keep them all since I was making too many. So I decided to sell them. I love sitting down making the beads for them. Also, my kids always end up making some too and I use them on my bracelets. They are fun bracelets to wear.

I have so much jewelry that its insane. I have like over 100 pairs of earrings and 75% of them I made. Also, lots and lots of bracelets and necklaces. Over half of those I made too. I will sell some more of my jewelry but only if I can part with it. Sometimes I do make two similar kind only so I can keep one.

Erika
www.erikaschiquis.etsy.com

Diy Skirts

Thanks ladies for the previous comments on my last blog. I have been thinking about this. Since I am obsessed with skirts and felt like making some different skirts than my patchwork ones , I thought I ask others opinions. I used to sell skirts on ebay as diy. I sold lots of skirts a couple years back, like that one picture here but the market got saturated by manufactures and people who would pump out the same skirt with maybe a different fabric but same style. Thats not diy!Diy should be a unique item that isn't pumped out like a factory. It loses it personal touch, creativity and whats so unique about it if others have it? Anyway, I thought about it and I might put up a couple of skirts like that. I considered them punk/goth diy skirts. I miss making those but didn't have anywhere to sell them until now. So, I'll be doing that this month since I have an etsy store. Let me know what you think. I thought about fusing it with belly dance outfits some how. Hmmm

Skirt Crazy,

Erika

www.erikaschiquis.etsy.com

Etsy Raqs Rocks!!!

Okay, I'll be the first person to post. I think this is so great to have a place to get handmade belly dance items. I started out buying some of my items when I first started dancing but was disappointed at the options and quality of a lot of items. So began my obsession with making my own items. A big obsession that I really can't keep it all and so began selling my items. I enjoy making skirts, jewelry, belts or whatever I feel like making.

I've always made my clothes and jewelry since High school. You want to know how many skirts I've made for myself in the last 8 years? Lets say I have at least 65 sitting in my closet that are just for everyday wear. I just love skirts. I also love jewelry but thats another blog. I love mixing color on my patchwork skirts. I had a hard time selling these first skirts. I kept saying -but I want to keep them. Do you see what I mean?

Anyway, I hope you peak at my store and all the other lovely ladies here on Etsy Raqs. These talented ladies make some of the most gorgeous, unique, awesome items that you'll be dying to add to your dance wardrobe. Have fun buying.

Obsessed costume maker,
erika

Etsy Raqs

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Erikas Chiquis

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