New BD Belts@Erika's Chiquis

I posted some more fringe belly dance belts. (pictures by my 6 year old) check it out here@
Erika's Chiquis Belly Dance Belts

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

Pennies, Pennies, Pennies

First pic. is my necklace
Second pic. is the one up for purchase

91 Pennies in this choker. I made one for myself and decided to make one to sell. I love pennies and making jewelry out of them. I have more penny jewelry coming soon.
I also have penny barrettes up
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14113563
Not only great for a belly dance costume but also for your belly dance pirate costume. Argh!
Oh Jack
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14061655

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

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

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


Erikas Chiquis

www.erikaschiquis.etsy.com