Michelle's Musing's![]() Michelle's Musing's An Eclectic mix of Interesting and Inspired Handcrafted Jewelry using Unusual Beads and Stones. Made from Sterling, Fine Silver or Brass. Articles
My Latest Etsy Treasury
2007-11-21 23:39:00 I lucked out again. I logged on to Etsy with only 3 minutes until the Treasury opened. So here it is:
Moonlight in Paris Necklace
2007-11-19 23:48:00 This Neck lace got started when I took a class this summer from Tracey Smith at the Tacoma Bead Show on Framing Pics. I already had the charm of the Eiffel tower and of course I love France (am dieing to go). So then my mind starting putting the story together. Here is the center piece charm (front). The second picture is the reverse side, it is stamped copper:Then the story took on a life of its own as I pounded, sawed and stamped.Je T'Aime word charm:Eiffel tower charm- He gave her a Rose and Pearls:Another framed charm of the lovers and soul mates:The "Cafe" word charm and wonderful little coffee bean bead to commemorate their times sipping coffee along the Seine:Mon Ami word Charm:The moon charm for the long walks in the moonlight:The kiss off "Letter" and a "Why" charm stamped on a sterling heart.Was it him or was it her? More About: Paris , Moonlight
Winter White...still
2007-11-10 06:55:00 So now I had to try the winter white with the Vintaj brass:I love it, luv it, luv it!! More About: Winter , White
I am in a Winter White kind of mood
2007-11-10 06:41:00 I was spurred on by my friend Mimi...she said you should do some winter white....I said "really??..not to sure about that.."I Now I am in a winter white kind of mood...I can't stop.I found this wonderful white Turquoise. I then paired it with Howlite, Pearl, Greek ceramic washers beads, Naga Shell, Moonstone and Fossilized Coral.Here are the earrings:Bracelet: More About: Winter , White , Mood
Have you heard of Mintd?
2007-11-10 06:31:00 I have discovered a another cool site for artist's to sell their wares and for people that appreciated handcrafted items.Check out my Mintd store: Teka and Zoe
Another Etsy Treasury I nabbed
2007-11-10 06:21:00 Here is a picture of my current Treasury on Etsy . It expires Nov 5th 1:37 am:I scrolled thru the sellers list for sellers with around the same number of items for sale as myself (around 100) and what ever Avatar caught my eye I picked an item from their store. You can say a lot in that little box.
About me...
2007-11-10 06:05:00 The designer and owner of Teka and Zoe is Michelle Mahler. Michelle is a busy mom and 3 (all under 3 years). Her creative background started when she was very young designing clothes for herself and her dolls. She got her BS in Textiles and Clothing is 1983. One month later she move to LA looking for that pot of gold...To become the latest Calvin Kline. She designed Jewelry, Sweatshirts and T's selling them throughout the Los Angeles area, all the while working a "corporate job" as a buyer. Years later she became the Product Develop Manager for Franklin Heirloom Dolls, traveling throughout the Far East. All the while designing and selling her own miniature dolls and fashions all over the US and England. She was renowned for the incredible china painted eyes The dolls eyes to the right are only 4mm wide. The Franklin Mint decided to close down the Los Angeles design studio, Michelle stayed with the Franklin Mint...
What I do...
More articles from this author:2007-11-09 04:17:00 Currently I own 2 web based business:Teka and Zoe which can be found at: http://tekaandzoe.com/ Which can be defined as an Eclectic mix of Interesting & Inspired Handcrafted Jewelry using Unusual Beads & Stones. Made from Sterling, Fine Silver or Brass.I also have misc items for sale on my Etsy site: tekaandzoe.etsy.comAndDoll Artist's Workshop can be found at: http://www.minidolls.com/home.shtml My products include: Imported Cottons - including: Liberty of London, Swiss Batiste and Swiss Micro Check cottons, Mini Herringbones and Plaids. Silks- Including: China Silk, Silk Velvet, Charmeuse, Thai Silk, Silk Broadcloth, Silk Chiffon, Silk Tulle, Brocades. Other items include: Trims & Braids, Silk Ribbon, Hannah Ribbon, Vintage Ribbon, Hat Making Straw, Imported Cotton Lace, Doll Making Supplies, Doll Jewelry, Ribbon, Tiny Buttons and Buckles, KAO Bunka, Feathers, Chenille, Silk Thread, French Silk Trims, tiny Silk Ribbon Roses, Viscose Doll Hair, D... 1, 2, 3 |




