tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86515183658617168922011-07-08T07:16:05.372-06:00Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16677991134664005996noreply@blogger.comBlogger201100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8651518365861716892.post-31600703055852369762010-09-15T15:26:00.005-06:002010-09-15T15:41:48.339-06:00

Hey have you all heard of the fantastic deal going on over on ArtFire? ArtFire is offering a group deal so all PRO accounts would only cost $5.95. This does not go into affect until at least 20,000 people opted into this deal. Even people with Pro account now can opt it. The offer is limited to the first 50,000 people.Go sign up now at the link provided. This is an awesome deal and ArtFire is a

Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16677991134664005996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8651518365861716892.post-32814928432960081802010-02-26T16:32:00.008-07:002010-02-26T16:53:59.175-07:00

Since the first of the year I have been working on inventory and organization. I can say that it has been real slow going. I can't believe all that I have. 4 years ago I started buying supplies in quantity because I knew we were moving here (New Mexico)and that I wanted to sell jewelry making supplies and quilling supplies. What I never did then was keep an inventory. I kept all the receipts so

Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16677991134664005996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8651518365861716892.post-641281565248385862010-02-19T11:28:00.006-07:002010-02-19T11:49:51.162-07:00

I just have to write about my a first online sale after many, many months of trying. What an absolutely incredible feeling this first sale was. I admit I am an email junkie. I am constantly checking my messages through out the day. You know just in case someone sends me something really special. Then, oh my gosh, something special is received, notification of a sale. WooHoo! I couldn't believe my

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My last post said I want to be a blogger. That still holds true but I failed miserably last year. I still had nothing to say. Well that is changing. At the very end of December I decided to take control of things and focus on what is important to me. Jewelry and Crafts. When we moved to New Mexico almost 3 years ago one of the things I was going to do was sell beads and craft supplies. I live in

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I truly want to be a blogger. I really do plan to update my blog weekly but I can't even do it monthly. Why is that? I have nothing to say. My Friends would probably disagree that I have nothing to say but when it comes to updating the blog I HAVE NOTHING TO SAY! I do a lot of things. I have a wonderful garden and the vegetables are filling my freezer. I have been cutting jump rings out of the

Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16677991134664005996noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8651518365861716892.post-83445766351036364772009-07-09T08:14:00.001-06:002009-07-09T08:14:41.098-06:00

This note card is embellished with quilled designs. Each quilled item is personally made by me. The note card measures 4x6 and includes the envelope. These cards can be mailed. A thin piece of card stock is included and should be placed over the quilling when inserted into envelope for mailing. Extra postage may be required when mailing quilled cards.The note card is blank inside for you to add

Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16677991134664005996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8651518365861716892.post-41058300215432893172009-06-08T12:27:00.001-06:002009-06-08T12:27:30.007-06:00

The color of the copper in this byzantine chain maille necklace is beautiful . It has a reddish hue to it not like raw copper. This has been a popular necklace. (via Art Fire - DarkRidgeCreations)

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Wow it has been awhile since I last posted. I keep telling myself to post every Friday but that hasn't happened. Well I am on the mend now so maybe it will happen. I have been busy taking pictures of all my new and old creations. Here are a few and they are slowly being loaded to my Etsy and ArtFire stores. Just look for Dark Ridge Creations.Here is my latest chainmaille piece. This is all

Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16677991134664005996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8651518365861716892.post-47157582629632647702009-04-10T19:18:00.002-06:002009-04-10T19:22:02.741-06:00

This second necklace is made with designer acylic beads. I came across these types of beads a while ago and they were intriguing. They look like glass but are lighter weight. There are no seams in them like plastic beads have. These beads allow me to make larger necklaces without the weight. Southwest style necklace with silver metal feathers. Necklace is 20" long. The Large blue beads are

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I have been busy taking pictures of items that I created quite a while ago and I wanted to share a few with you. I have posted both of these on Etsy and ArtFire. I joined ArtFire about a month ago and I am just getting around to posting things. It is located here:http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&seller_id=27000So this first necklace is a bead crochet necklace made of size 8/0 bronze

Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16677991134664005996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8651518365861716892.post-44078800822309468322009-04-06T14:06:00.005-06:002009-04-06T15:32:16.218-06:00

I decided to go back to the loom work I used to do many years ago. I love working with a bead loom and I love the designing. This piece is created with size 15 seed beads. Each bead in the loose neck is strung on the thread prior to warping the loom. I am very proud of this piece. I have 3 more projects in varying stages that I am working on. I do take special requests working with a picture of

Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16677991134664005996noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8651518365861716892.post-9319342154527443282009-03-24T19:35:00.004-06:002009-03-24T19:40:43.037-06:00

I have been busy taking pictures of my pieces and wanted to share them here. Here are just two of the many that will be posted to Etsy and ArtFire. I hope you like them.

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Bone arrowhead pendant measures 1.5" long and 1" wide. Copper wire is wrapping the arrowhead and holds a rectangle unikite bead. Just added it to my Esty store. www.darkridgecreations.etsy.com

Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16677991134664005996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8651518365861716892.post-84263270221566324312009-01-20T16:39:00.003-07:002009-01-20T16:41:59.687-07:00

Here is my latest creation. This necklace is 24" in length and is made of bone and glass beads. The glass bead shine purple in the sun. For more information check it out on Etsy.

Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16677991134664005996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8651518365861716892.post-9255337425819166172009-01-16T17:45:00.002-07:002009-01-16T17:47:39.654-07:00

This is a cuff bracelet that I made using sterling silver jump rings on the edges and twisted gold filled rings in the middle. It turned out beautiful. I am very proud of it. It will be up on my Etsy site soon.

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I have been busy today taking pictures. Boy do I need to work on that skill. Anyway here is a pair of earring that I had made a while ago and just got around to adding the ear wires. $35.00

Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16677991134664005996noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8651518365861716892.post-29188408954874493972009-01-02T12:08:00.005-07:002009-01-03T06:18:27.936-07:00

I have decided that this year I am going to start organized. I have spent the last two days cleaning and organizing my work spaces. Besides all the typical things one must do on a daily basis, I am involved in many things such as being treasurer of the Cloudcroft Art Society, a part time bookkeeper and of course my own Dark Ridge Creations. Since I moved to New Mexico I also have a passion for

Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16677991134664005996noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8651518365861716892.post-11768016266895870852008-12-29T09:18:00.010-07:002009-01-02T12:25:00.471-07:00

These were a special request by a customer who is attending the presidential inaugural ball.

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This is the latest bracelet that I have made. It is a sterling silver byzantine weave with Coral barrel beads. It is listed on Etsy for $75.00. I think it is stunning.

Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16677991134664005996noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8651518365861716892.post-63979067010024560252008-12-13T16:26:00.003-07:002009-01-03T20:04:02.204-07:00

Welcome to my newly created Blog. I will be using this blog to update people about what is going on at Dark Ridge Creations. Please expect a posting at least once a week.Thanks for following.

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