Time For New Items To Watch For at My Studio!



Decorative Crystal Blue and Silver Beaded Watch Bracelet created by TKDesigns on Etsy.



It was time to create something new this spring to add to my studios on Etsy and Artfire. After creating a new beaded watch bracelet for myself, it quickly became a passion, and then a new section in my Studio! 

 

Simply Silver With a Twist Chain Link Watch Bracelet created by TKDesigns on Etsy.



What I love about watch bracelets is the convenience

 they offer. Maybe its me, but I don't like having

 to dig into my pocket book looking for my cell phone

every time I want to know the time.

Yes, cell phones are great, and I couldn't live

 my hectic lifestyle without it. But, its so nice to just

 take a peek at the time when its right on your wrist.

Watch bracelets can also become a beautiful accessory

 to your outfit, like a bracelet. They don't scream watch!

Harmony - Silver and Black Beaded Watch Bracelet by TKDesigns on Etsy.



 I look forward to offering more watches in the

future. Some will even stretch, making it easier for people

 that have difficulty in closing their watch bracelets with

 a lobster claw or toggle closure.

After searching for a watch bracelet myself,

 I know size and color can sometimes be a problem.

 Create the perfect bracelet watch for you by contacting

 me through my etsy shop.

 Have a wonderful day!

Tracey :-)

One of a Kind Gifts For Valentine's Day!

 Be Mine' Copper Heart and Freshwater Pearl Necklace

I love Valentine's Day!  Hearts and birds have always been two of my favorite shapes to decorate with and create with!  So, I thought it would be fun to show you a few items that I have just created --- perfect for

Valentine's Day!

'U Make Me Sparkle' Crystal and Sterling Silver Necklace



Having a Valentine's Day Party? Or invited to a party? My 'Recycled2Party' Wine Charms would be fun to bring as a hostess gift or a unique conversation starter at your own party! Earth friendly, these pretty hearts have been created with recycled soda cans! Each heart is one of a kind! 



 'Crazy Hearts' Recycled2Party Wine Charms



'Hearts of Gold, Black & Red' Recycled2Party Wine Charms

Not listed yet!



'Pretty Hearts' Recycled2Party Wine Charms




Bracelets and Earrings are also wonderful gifts to receive!

'Love Birds' Copper & Swarovski Crystal Bracelet

'Twitter Love' Antiqued Brass and Crystal Earrings




How about something a little different?
Once again, I put those recycled soda cans to great use by helping the earth
 and decorating this adorable birdhouse!
It's also a wonderful gift for a bird lover and their lucky birds this spring!

'Love Birds- Recycled Soda Pop Charm' Birdhouse





 My 'Heart with a Connection' Collection, and handpainted Jewelry/Keepsake Boxes are also one-of-a-kind boxes that are perfect to fill with chocolates or jewelry for another unique gift! Inspired by my love of the ocean, I create my 'Heart with a Connection' Wood Heart Boxes, with wonderful natural treasures that have been hand collected from the shores around the world!

  'Israel Rocks' Wood Heart Box



'Goldfinches' Handpainted Wood Heart Box

'Something Old, Something New....' Wooden Heart Shaped Keepsake Box

 This gorgeous shabby chic heart shaped box was created with a bride in mind! This would be such a great way to present an engagement ring tucked inside with a handful of her favorite candy! A perfect bride's gift with a seaside wedding or just a wonderful treasure for anyone who loves the ocean!

Visit my Shop for more beautiful items for Valentine's Day!

I love working with people to create personalized items they can treasure!

Many of these items can be customized for parties and bridal party gifts.

Contact me if you have any questions at
tkdesigns4u@gmail.com



'Crystal Hearts' Wine Charms



I hope to be featuring more beautiful and unique items from Etsy and Artfire Artists, just in time for Valentine's day!

Have a great day!

Tracey













Just Beachy Wine Charms

Summer is finally here! At your next party enjoy using these beautiful beach themed metal wine charms, featuring SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS crystals! These are fun, gorgeous and a practical way to personalize your wine glasses or coffee mugs at parties, picnics, shore house, or even at the office! Never mixup your glass again!

  Just Beachy Set of 6 Wine Charms

Growing up close to the Connecticut shore, I was at the beach anytime I had a free hour or two! During the summer months through college I worked on Cape Cod, MA, and after graduation found myself living along the Maine coastline. So, its safe to say I have always been inspired by the ocean environment.

  Something Old.. Something New...Wooden Heart Box

I now live in NJ far from the ocean---

it took some time to adjust driving several hours just to enjoy a little beach time!

However, many of the items I create are uniquely linked to a shore somewhere in the world. I love to incorporate many natural elements found along the shore into my mosaic boxes, heart boxes, jewelry, trivets and frames. I also have a  new line of ocean inspired mosaic glass and shell placques that I will be adding to my shops any day now.

Colors From The Sea Mosaic Trivet/Decoration

This is a One-of-a-Kind Trivet/Decoration! I used gorgeous genuine hand collected Sea glass, created in a beautiful mosaic, rainbow swirl of color! Each piece of sea glass has been collected from many places around the world such as Ireland, England, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, California, New England & Israel. Many of the colors are very difficult to find, some are even rare. 

A Sea Glass Lover's Dream Collection all in one beautiful,

decorative, and useful piece!

So take a peek at the wonderful variety of handcrafted items I have created using the ocean as my inspiration!

TKDesigns Etsy Shop

 Check back soon for a fun collection of Beach Themed items I found created by other great artists!

Recycled 2 Party

Recycled 2 Party Funky Daisy Wine Charms

Soda was always a favorite drink of mine when I was younger! I remember visiting my grandmother's house and making a beeline to her pantry where she kept a wooden crate filled with glass soda bottles in a large assortment of wonderful flavors! I'm really dating myself, but back then, she not only had her milk delivered,  but also these crates of  SODA!! Can you believe it?

Recycled 2 Party Colorful Heart Wine Charms

 Even back then I was a packrat, saving all the colorful bottle caps! I just couldn't throw them out, so I would make up games using them.  I don't know what ever happened to my huge bag of bottle caps, but once I had my own children, that old urge of collecting  began to take over again.  I had a hard time throwing out all those colorful soda cans and once again begain saving them! I knew someday I would find something to do with them!  As my little bag of cans grew to an over flowing garbage can, my husband began asking me to do something with them or he would!

Recycled 2 Party Colorful Flower Power Wine Charms

Hmmm! Still not having a clue what I wanted to do with them, I decided to start cutting them up so they would lay flat and I could happily continue collecting them! As I was cutting them up I saw a shape that liked and cut it out. It was a great shape, but what could I do with it? That's how my Recycled 2 Party Wine Charms were born! I just love working with all the different colors and patterns that are on these cans. I have lots of new shapes and ideas for them, so I hope you stop by every so often to see what I've been up to!! I'm so happy I have been able to recycle my aluminum cans into something fun and useful.

Recycled 2 Partty Airforce Flower Power Wine Charms


All the cans I use are recycled. They are washed and the edges are sanded so there are no sharp edges. Sometimes they may have little surface imperfections since they are recycled but I think this just adds a bit more history and charm to the pieces!

I enjoy creating wine charm sets using school colors (Wine Charms on the left are Penn States School Colors) great for graduation presents, coach or teacher gifts! Fun wine charms even represent different companies like this shoprite cart(picture on the right)! This would be so much fun as a gift for someone who worked or always shopped at shoprite!

Recycled 2 Party Fun Hearts Wine Charms

If you have a special request on shape, colors, etc... just contact me. I love working with people to customize something just for them! Most of my sets come with 6 wine charms on a pretty card, however, I can make as many as you need. Perfect for any size party!

 

Recycled 2 Party Colorful Flower Power Wine Charms

For more information on these wine charms visit my Etsy or Artfire Shops.

Etsy Shop http://www.tkdesigns.etsy.com/

Artfire Shop:  http://www.tkdesigns.artfire.com/

One-of-a-kind Holiday Gifts! Part 2 of 4

I love to recycle items into my artwork, and just like the little Carolina Wren on my logo, I am a scavenger at heart!

Attracted by the colorful shiny aluminum soda cans, I began incorporating them into my bird houses after helping my children with a recycling project at their elementary school. This birdhouse below is the only one I have left from last spring, but I hope to have many more by March, just in time for this spring!

Do you have a favorite drink you would like to see used on a birdhouse? Just let me know!

These unique & fun wine charms can be made in any color combination to represent a favorite team or College.  This set was created to represent Penn State's Colors.

Perfect for the sports lover or college alumni, stocking stuffer or grab bag gift! 

Just contact me with your colors and I will be happy to create them for you.

Sets can also be larger if needed

Holiday Parties: Greens, reds & golds create sets for Christmas. 

Blue, silver and white for Hanukkah!  Think how unique they would be at your holiday party. Or bring them as a hostess gift!

In love? How about these cute heart wine charms! Have them made in your wedding colors. Great Bridal shower gift, stocking stuffer. Possibilities are endless!

These can also be used on coffee cups to keep everyones cup identified. Perfect for the work place, household, or group get togethers such as bible studies, book clubs etc.

Do you know someone that works for a company that creates drinks in a can, or sells drinks labeled with their store logo such as Shoprite? I can create a unique set just for them or a co worker. I created this set below using the shoprite soda cans.

These are so much fun to make! The colors and patterns are endless! Pick a set from my Artfire Shop; http://www.tkdesigns.artfire.com/ ,

 Etsy Shop: http://www.tkdesigns.etsy.com/

or

contact me with a request: tkdesigns4u@gmail.com!