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

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

Tassel Barrettes

Asian Tassel Barrette
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14567065

Pirate Tassel Barrette
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&listing_id=14565550

I've started making lots of different things for your head. I thought these were cool to use. I have more in mind but that will be
coming up ,hopefully, later this month.

Erika's Chiquis
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

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

Diy Skirt

Well I did my first diy skirt, in about 2 or 3 years, that I am selling. I used to sell these on ebay but I don't sell there anymore. I do all my items on etsy only. Anyway, here's the skirt Madam Mermaid
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14078176

I can see someone using this for a fusion piece. I tried to take some cool pictures of me in it but I had to hurry(rain)and well it just didn't happen. Anyway, I'll make some more diy skirts soon.
www.erikaschiquis.etsy.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

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