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Craft, Fashion, Jewelry, Mens

A New Men’s Line!!!

Quite often, I’ve been asked by men if I offered anything for the guys. Up until now, my answer has always been “no”. Today changes that answer to “yes”!!! It took me some time to research the right men’s bracelet with the right look to be inline with “Elegant Wrist Candy”, eye candy for your wrist. I found two designs that I liked…the same, yet different. There are a plethora of options for what the bracelet can have in the inset. However, I believe that I’m starting with a suitable choice.

So Ladies…now you have a choice of a gift for either a lady friend, or a guy friend. You know my bracelets, in the past, have made great gifts. I bring you two different styles for the special guy in your life. These are listed in my shop, and will be available at all the craft shows that I intend to do through the end of the year, and for years to come. Don’t worry…I’ll be looking to expand the choices without giving up all the new designs that I create for you.

Check them out under a new Category entitled, “Men’s Line”. As always, thank you so much for your continued patronage with Elegant Wrist Candy.

Craft, Fashion, Jewelry

Porcelain Jasper

Porcelain Jasper, also known as “Queen of the Jaspers” and Mayan Porcelain Jasper, is from Mexico and is as beautiful as the name implies. It has colors ranging from cream to dusty purple to inky black and these beads have an amazingly soft, silky finish.
 
The Maya civilization believed that Porcelain Jasper was bestowed with magical powers. The Mayan elite sought out this rare stone to proclaim their status. It has been used by shamans for protection and is said to absorb negative energy.
Source:  www.cherrytreebeads.com
Take a look at “Porcelain Doll”, which was made with this Jasper.
Craft, Fashion, Jewelry

Spring in Ocala, FL

Magnolia Junkin’ Market

April 13-14, 2018 ~ 8 am – 4 pm each day

Two Sisters Vintage ~ 540 NE 14th St., Ocala, FL

I will be a first time participant in this event hosted by Two Sisters Vintage.  Along with the crafts, there will be plenty of vintage, antique, and junque vendors.  There will also be food trucks.  Admission is free.  C’mon down to Ocala for a Junkin’ good time.

Craft, Fashion, Jewelry

Aquamarine – March Birthstone

Aquamarine (from Latin: aqua marina, water of the sea) is a blue or cyan variety of Beryl.  In ancient lore, Aquamarine was believed to be the treasure of mermaids, and was used by sailors as a talisman of good luck, fearlessness, and protection.  It was also considered a stone of eternal youth and happiness.  Aquamarine is a Water element stone, powerful for cleansing the emotional body and opening communication.  Associated with the throat chakra, Aquamarine helps overcome the fear of speaking.  Aquamarine is a stone of empowerment.

Source:  www.cherrytreebeads.com

Craft, Fashion, Jewelry

Spring at the GNV Airport

2018 Gator Fly-In & Armed Services Appreciation Day

April 7, 2018 ~ 8 am to 2 pm ~ Gainesville Regional Airport

I will be a new participant in this annual Spring event.  It promises to be a great day!  Along with Arts, Crafts and Food Vendors, there will be aircraft on display and rides in airplanes and helicopters,  music, and Classic Cars.  Fun for the whole family, and it is free!  Sure hope to see you there!

Craft, Fashion, Jewelry

Spring in Newberry, FL

Come one, come all…to the Annual Newberry Spring Festival!!!

March 17, 2018 ~ 9 am to 4 pm ~ Downtown Newberry

This will be the first time Elegant Wrist Candy has participated in this event.  I’m trying to expand the audience that sees my creations.  I’m working on a lot of new designs for the Spring shows to include Pantone 2018 Color of the Year – Ultra Violet.   I hope to see you there.

Craft, Fashion, Jewelry

Pantone 2018 Color of the Year

ANNOUNCING PANTONE 18-3838 ULTRA VIOLET, PANTONE® COLOR OF THE YEAR 2018.

A dramatically provocative and thoughtful purple shade, PANTONE 18-3838 Ultra Violet communicates originality, ingenuity, and visionary thinking that points us toward the future.

Complex and contemplative, Ultra Violet suggests the mysteries of the cosmos, the intrigue of what lies ahead, and the discoveries beyond where we are now. The vast and limitless night sky is symbolic of what is possible and continues to inspire the desire to pursue a world beyond our own.

Enigmatic purples have also long been symbolic of counterculture, unconventionality, and artistic brilliance. Musical icons Prince, David Bowie, and Jimi Hendrix brought shades of Ultra Violet to the forefront of western pop culture as personal expressions of individuality. Nuanced and full of emotion, the depth of PANTONE 18-3838 Ultra Violet symbolizes experimentation and non-conformity, spurring individuals to imagine their unique mark on the world, and push boundaries through  creative outlets.

Historically, there has been a mystical or spiritual quality attached to Ultra Violet. The color is often associated with mindfulness practices, which offer a higher ground to those seeking refuge from today’s over-stimulated world. The use of purple-toned lighting in meditation spaces and other gathering places energizes the communities that gather there and inspire connection.

 

SOURCE:  https://www.pantone.com/color-of-the-year-2018

Craft, Fashion, Jewelry

2017 DREAM Animal Rescue Fundraiser

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COME ONE, COME ALL…DREAM Animal Rescue’s 3rd Annual Holiday Party & Fundraiser

Elegant Wrist Candy is a proud supporter of DREAM Animal Rescue, and their efforts to help animals in need.  Several of my bracelets will be part of their Silent Auction.  Please help this worthy cause by participating in this event, or by making a tax deductible donation to support the rescued animals in DREAM’s care.