Worldwide Shipping!

After having a chat with the post office about the best way to post my jewellery, I've decided to offer worldwide shipping again.  Which also means I've had to reorganise the shipping costs again. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
The Etsy pages have already been updated as have the F.A.Q page with details of the new prices which I'll repeat here:

UK: £5.00 (+ £0.50 per additional item)
EU: £9.00 (+ £1.00 per additional item)
Everywhere Else: £10.00 (+ £1.50 per additional item)

These new prices ensure that the item will get to you as soon as possible, I can track it to make sure it does get to you and that the item is insured in case of damages or it going missing through transit.

I hope that is clear enough, if you do have any other questions; don't hesitate to email me at:

kymberligee@gmail.com

X99 on Etsy

I've been working the past couple of weeks to open a shop on Etsy, and now it's finally open:

X99 on Etsy

It should be easier to order from there and I'll work on linking the items in my Etsy shop to the relevant posts here on the blog.  I'll hopefully be working on some new jewellery soon.

I'm updating the rest of the pages, too so it's in-keeping with my Etsy shop and hopefully not so confusing.

Postage Changes

Royal mail have increased their prices, I've updated accordingly.  Here are the new postage prices:

UK: £3.50

EU: £9.00

For the moment I can't find a suitable shipping method that covers all countries and protects both you as a buyer and me as a seller.  If you reside anywhere else and know exactly what you wish to order, you can email me and we'll work out the best option.


I'll let you know as soon as this changes.

Sweet Tooth Competition Winner!

I'm pleased to announce that the winner of the Sweet Tooth competition and the Milk & Honey set is...

@coffeewithkate

Congratulations, Kate!

Thank you to everyone else that entered, I am hoping to run another one so keep checking the site!
Enjoy the Sweet Tooth Collection everyone!

Sherbet Set

Disclaimer:  No copyright infringement is intended.  These are my own interpretations of various sweets and candy using various beads.  Nothing in the Sweet Tooth collection is edible.  Please try to refrain from eating!

I must warn you, that my mom has already reserved one of these sets!  The necklace is actually one of my own designs and I hope you like it too.

The "sherbets" are acrylic and hanging between them are firepolished crystals.  The colour of the crystals will alternate, the sherbets won't.

Sherbet Set

 Feel free to choose which colour sherbets you would like for your earrings. :)

Earwires are nickel free.

Sherbet Earrings

 The bracelet I would like your input on...

I only had enough crystal beads to put on the necklace - they were a free gift - but it's no problem getting them.  So do you think I should add them to the bracelet in the same manner as the necklace, or leave the bracelet as it is.  It's up to you! :)

If you would be interested in this set or would like me to make you something similar, please feel free to contact me at: kymberligee@gmail.com with "Sherbet Set" in the subject line.

Rose & Violet Crème Set

Disclaimer:  No copyright infringement is intended.  These are my own interpretations of various sweets and candy using various beads.  Nothing in the Sweet Tooth collection is edible.  Please try to refrain from eating!

Rose and violet are such delicate flavours, I thought it best to keep this set simple.

Rose & Violet Crème Set

The necklace is comprised of alternating pink and parma violet coloured glass pearls.  Then there is the pink glas flower for a pendant.

Pendant

The earrings are just two of the pearls hanging from nickel fre earwires.

Rose & Violet Crème Earrings

The bracelet is on a coil of memory wire, with flower spacers.  Please note: In future versions, the "rose" pearls may differ than those shown. :)

If you would be interested in this set or would like me to make you something similar, please feel free to contact me at: kymberligee@gmail.com with "Rose & Violet Crème Set" in the subject line.

Fairy Satins Set

Disclaimer:  No copyright infringement is intended.  These are my own interpretations of various sweets and candy using various beads.  Nothing in the Sweet Tooth collection is edible.  Please try to refrain from eating!

I'm not actually a fan of Fairy Satins, to me they always looked prettier than they tasted!  So I bought some dyed shell nuggets to imitate them.  The necklace is then tied up in a pink satin ribbon.

Fairy Satins Set

 For the focal, I hung a fairy charm from a connector and then threaded AB (Aurora Borealis/Reflective) acrylic cubes with a few random shell nuggets.

Fairy charm

AB Acrylic Cubes and Shell nuggets

 The earrings are similar to the focal on the necklace, except I just hung shell nuggets from the bottom.  The earwires are nickel free.

Fairy Satins Earrings

 For the bracelet, I alternated shell nuggets and acrylic cubes, then added some chain for length.  I may need your wrist measurements to get it the right length.

If you would be interested in this set or would like me to make you something similar, please feel free to contact me at: kymberligee@gmail.com with "Fairy Satins Set" in the subject line.

Sugared Almonds Set

Disclaimer:  No copyright infringement is intended.  These are my own interpretations of various sweets and candy using various beads.  Nothing in the Sweet Tooth collection is edible.  Please try to refrain from eating!

I found these pastel colored, drop shaped glass pearls and thought they'd be perfect to represent sugared almonds:

Sugared Almonds Set

 I attached the glass pearls to four lengths of gold and silver cable chain.

Sugared Almonds Necklace

 The earrings are the glass pearls on gold chain hung from oxidized brass filigree connectors.  The earwires are gold plated so they should be suitable for those with nickel allergies. If you do find them uncomfortable, however; try coating the earwires with clear nail varnish. :)

Sugared Almonds Earrings

 The bracelet is a bit different, as the glass pearls are spaced by gold beads on silver chain.  The bracelet will require measurements. :)

If you would be interested in this set or would like me to make you something similar, please feel free to contact me at: kymberligee@gmail.com with "Sugared Almonds Set" in the subject line.

Strawberries & Cream Set

Disclaimer:  No copyright infringement is intended.  These are my own interpretations of various sweets and candy using various beads.  Nothing in the Sweet Tooth collection is edible.  Please try to refrain from eating!

Strawberries are my favourite fruit and there is something quite British about a bowl of strawberries and cream in summer.  This set is going to be like the Jelly Bean Set, each one will be different because it's a mixed bag of beads. :)

Strawberries and Cream Set

The necklace is a mixture of glass beads in shades of red, white and pink, with white pearlised seed beads spaced between them.  The seed beads are donated from a beaded bag belonging to my mom.  The "pendant" was a clip-on earring and the ribbon ties were from candles from my friend Maryann at the One Stop Pamper Shop.

Ribbons

The earrings are a mixture of shapes, diminishing in size.  The earwires are nickel free.

Strawberries and Cream Earrings

For the bracelet I decided to try a charm bracelet style.  I'll probably need wrist measurements, so it doesn't end up falling off your wrist! :)

Strawberries and Cream Bracelet

The ring is another bling ring style so it matches the charm bracelet.

Strawberries and Cream Ring

Strawberries and Cream Ring - worn

If you would be interested in this set or would like me to make you something similar, please feel free to contact me at: kymberligee@gmail.com with "Strawberries & Cream Set" in the subject line.

Turkish Delight Set

Disclaimer:  No copyright infringement is intended.  These are my own interpretations of various sweets and candy using various beads.  Nothing in the Sweet Tooth collection is edible.  Please try to refrain from eating!

This is a one-of-a-kind set, because I've used a lot of recycled materials and I don't know where I get them again.

Turkish Delight Set

 The pendant on the necklace used to be a clip on earring that was donated to me.

Clip-on earring transformed into Turkish Delight Pendant

  I used glass cubes, coloured sparkling amber - for the chocolate - and transparent yellow - for the lemon Turkish Delight.  On either side of the glass beads are amethyst coloured glass rondelles and copper spacer beads.

Turkish Delight Necklace

The earrings are also no problem.  Please note the the earwires are copper plated and are not suitable for those with nickel allergies. (Tip: If you do have a nickel allergy and still want these earrings, try coating the earwires with clear nail varnish.)

Turkish Delight Earrings

Apart from the clasp, everything on the bracelet is recycled.  The focal is the other clip-on earring and two buttons that I've sewn onto organza ribbons.  I think we can agree that despite it being made from recycled bits and bobs (including the thread I used) it's a stunning bracelet:

Turkish Delight Bracelet

 The ring was a chipped glass stone, which I sanded and polished.  It has an AB (Aurora Borealis) coating, which reflects many different colours when held up to the light.  I think it also might have been a clip-on earring, but I'm not sure.  The ring is adjustable, so should fit most fingers.

Turkish Delight Ring - worn

If you would be interested in this set or would like me to make you something similar, please feel free to contact me at: kymberligee@gmail.com with "Turkish Delight Set" in the subject line.

Jelly Bean Set

Disclaimer:  No copyright infringement is intended.  These are my own interpretations of various sweets and candy using various beads.  Nothing in the Sweet Tooth collection is edible.  Please try to refrain from eating!

Who doesn't love Jelly Beans?  Whether it's the gourmet Jelly Belly's and Jelly Bean Factory or their bigger counterparts, they are a yummy staple of the sweet community.

Jelly Bean Set

 Obviously like a real bag of Jelly beans each set is going to vary, but you can be sure you will get a good mix of colours.  I've used many different types of glass beads, and also thrown some semi-precious into the mix.  In the set pictured there is Amethyst, New Jade, Dyed Cherry Jade, Bowenite and Onyx. Spaced between each bead are silver ball spacers like you get on top of biscuits and cakes.  But please note that like the disclaimer says - they are not the edible kind and are made of metal!

Jelly Bean Necklace

 Feel free to request a particular colour of "Jelly Bean" for your earrings!  And please tell me if you require nickel free earwires as the ones pictured are black plated.  (Tip: If you do have a nickel allergy and still want these earrings, try coating the earwires with clear nail varnish.)

Jelly Bean Earrings

 The bracelet is on a coil of memory wire so it will fit all sized wrists. :)

Jelly Bean Bracelet

 I bought some adjustable bling ring blanks and have fallen in love with them.

Jelly Bean Ring

 The finished ring becomes a real statement piece - plus it jangles! ;)

If you would be interested in this set or would like me to make you something similar, please feel free to contact me at: kymberligee@gmail.com with "Jelly Bean Set" in the subject line.

Blackberries & Raspberries Set

Disclaimer:  No copyright infringement is intended.  These are my own interpretations of various sweets and candy using various beads.  Nothing in the Sweet Tooth collection is edible.  Please try to refrain from eating!

Whether you prefer the jelly version (like I do) or the bobbly version (like my mom does), or just love the berries themselves, then this set is for you:

Blackberries and Raspberries Set

 The necklace follows a similar style to the Beelzebub Necklace, only I used glass pearls instead of acrylic beads.  Instead of creating bead point focals, I decided hanging "berries" was more appropriate.

Hanging Blackberries and Raspberries

 The earrings follow the same style, however the earwires are black plated so they're not suitable for nickel allergy sufferers (Tip: If you do have a nickel allergy and still want these earrings, try coating the earwires with clear nail varnish.  Or email me if you would prefer the silver nickel-free ones).

Blackberries and Raspberries Earrings

 I've tested out my new memory wire for rings.  I've tried to keep it adjustable, so it should fit any size finger.  I've made the stopper loops on either side as small as possible so they don't irritate your other fingers while wearing it.

Blackberries and Raspberries Ring

Blackberries and Raspberries Ring - worn

 The bracelets always seem to stump me, but I decided to go for another cuff style.  This will have to be custom fitted, so I'll ask you for your wrist measurements. :)

If you would be interested in this set or would like me to make you something similar, please feel free to contact me at: kymberligee@gmail.com with "Blackberries & Raspberries Set" in the subject line.

Peppermint Cream Set

Disclaimer:  No copyright infringement is intended.  These are my own interpretations of various sweets and candy using various beads.  Nothing in the Sweet Tooth collection is edible.  Please try to refrain from eating!

I love peppermint creams!  The ones made by Fry's, York's Peppermint Patties and the bags you can get at the supermarket.  So when I saw these glass pearls, I knew exactly what I was going to do with them:

Peppermint Cream Set

 The necklace features alternating clotted cream and teal coloured glass pearls, which vary in size (obviously you have to have more cream than peppermint!).  The pendant is a beautiful glass bead that I've been meaning to use for a while.  Diamond shaped with green and gold glitter swirled into white.

Pendant

 I knew I couldn't use an ordinary clasp, so I used this Rhodium plated (so it won't tarnish) clasp with a turquoise rhinestone.

Rhodium plated clasp with turquoise rhinestone

 The earrings are pretty simple, but stunning nonetheless.  Same design as the necklace with nickel free earwires.

Peppermint Cream Earrings

The bracelet is the one I'm most proud of.  Its design is a bit different to the necklace, as I added teal green seed beads to imitate the peppermint chips you get in some peppermint creams.

Peppermint Bracelet - laid out

 It has another of the diamond beads as a focal and is multi-stranded to it looks more like a cuff when worn.  This is definitely one of the more elegant sets I have ever created.

Peppermint Bracelet - as worn

If you would be interested in this set or would like me to make you something similar, please feel free to contact me at: kymberligee@gmail.com with "Peppermint Cream Set" in the subject line.