Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Older Costume Pieces








I'm selling off a few of my costume pieces that I no longer use or never used. I just have too much and can't possibly use it all. I'm selling some of my jewelry including some of my DIY jewelry. I'm also selling belly dance belts and patterns. Come see
www.erikaschiquis.etsy.com

Thursday, April 16, 2009

shiny thing influx!

Remember my giant super-swaggy Kuchi fusion chainmaille belt? I one-upped it. I wanted a hip scarf that wouldn't snag or fall apart . . . and so I made one of chainmaille.



Yes, I know it's technically not a scarf. No, I don't care. It's awesome and that's what matters. :D


Okay, I two-upped the swaggy belt. I wanted a fringe belt, too, and I'm not patient enough to sew one. So . . . I made one of chainmaille.



Yes, I know the time relation of sewing vs. mailleing doesn't make sense. No, I don't care. :P


And have I mentioned my new varieties of earrings lately?

You guessed it! Chainmaille.



I'm starting to futz about with different-colored wire and rings as well, so expect some coppery fusion pieces soon. :) Unless anyone has any suggestions . . .

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Become a Fan!

Just a quick posting today on a recent accomplishment I achieved. I have finished up, for the most part, my facebook fan page. If you would like to become a fan, head on over and sign up. I hope to keep you the most up to date on the blog here as well as on facebook. I will be posting specials to the fan page, so make sure you sign up to get the passwords and codes from me. If you are not on facebook, I will be setting up a quarterly e-mail newsletter in the future. Look for that announcement to come. Once again, thanks to everyone over the past year for the support you have given me. I would not be here if it weren't for you! Come on over and check out the new digs!

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Spring Flowers

I finally got to make that pair of hair flower hairpins for the shop. They are a wonderful medium tone purple gerbera daisy. The color of them actually reminds me of the old lilac trees of my childhood home back in Illinois.





These are a steal for $6 plus shipping. I have some more great silk flowers that will be turned into hairpins in the near future so look for them soon.