New Jewelry!

Oh gosh I am so bad at remembering to keep up this blog. Lol. To be fair, I had a bit of a hiatus from making new items for my store the past couple of months so there hasn't been much to say, design-wise. Real life was just busy busy and so I've wanted my time in Secondlife to not be about work for a bit. BUT... things are leveling off and summer is almost here now, so I'm hoping to have lots more to talk about here over the next few months.

This week I released several new things. First is a series of necklaces with music themed pendants for women and men alike:



Also, just today I've released this lovely jewelry set. Named "Sunniva" in honor of one of my dearest friends in SL, it was very lovingly designed to be elegant but also fun and sweet just like she is. It consists of whimsical clusters of beads in varying sizes strung upon a satin ribbon that is tied behind the neck in a sweet little bow. A sweet matching bracelet is included.


As is my habit, all of my new items are scripted for texture change to provide countless options and combinations for any look. I have more ideas on the way, so watch this space. :)

These items are all available in my store In-World and on X-street. Thanks for looking! <3

Happy Holidays :)

Well, I just haven't blogged in forever but I'm still kicking around. I am thinking of taking some serious time and learning to sculpt. While I'm proud of the fact that while many people have turned to sculpties, I can still bend and torture regular prims to my every whim (well...almost) there are just limitations to them that I can't get around...and I just have so many ideas in my head that would come off better as sculpted pieces. So, I'm really hoping to spend some time in Zbrush working on getting used to the UI and how to use it... free time being quite a commodity these days, it might take a bit, but I want to learn.

In the meantime I have put out a number of holiday items in my shop. They are slightly (very slightly, lol) updated versions of my holiday selections from last year, but I still think they look sweet and festive :) Sweet diamond wings angels, a Christmas Star, Vibrant Poinsettias, Christmas Trees and of course, my Snowflake collection, which seems to be a favorite still.



Thanks for looking and I wish you a wonderful holiday and a Happy New Year 2010!

<3 Elphie

Dunk a Linden! :)

The Jewelry Fair Dunk Tank presents: DUNK a LINDEN!

Great way to get out your frustrations over all the times LL has made you crazy, raise money for OXFAM, all while shopping for new baubles and pretties! *grins*
Several Lindens, and some of the Jewelers themselves are stepping up to be DUNKED over the next few days. Don't miss your chance!
http://slurl.com/secondlife/JewelryFair%201/231/94/22

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 24
Polly Pavlova 3-4pm
Niko Linden 7-8pm

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 25
Blue Linden 3-4pm
Xoph Adamczyk 4-5pm
Whump Linden 5-6pm
Grant Linden 6-7pm

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26
Siyu Suen 3-4 pm

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 27
CG Linden 9-11am
Violet Voltaire 3-4pm
Porter Linden 4-5pm

Jewelry Fair 2009!!!

The Jewelry Fair 2009 is nearly here! The sims are being set up now to open on Friday September 18th. WOOHOO!

I just finished setting up my small booth and I'm so excited. It runs through September 27th and is benefitting a great charity: Oxfam (http://www.oxfam.org/) I checked out the charity and it really is amazing. Oxfam International is working towards global solutions to poverty and injustice. Click the link to find out more.

The Fair is spread out over two sims with a "secret garden" motif. Wind your way through a Hedge Maze highlighting 100 different jewelers at each bend in the maze (don't worry, its nothing you'll get lost in, hehe). The hedge maze is also segmented into the four seasons. My booth happens to be in the "Summer" portion :) There's a number of TP points. You can find it by simply by searching for "Jewelry Fair" under Places in Search or grab this SLURL which will take you to the "Summer" section *wink wink* http://slurl.com/secondlife/JewelryFair%201/35/246/28

I have chosen four pieces that will donate 50% of the proceeds to Oxfam, so please come on out to the fair and support your SL creators as well as this wonderful charity! See you there!!!

Chunky Flower Jewelry

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to support the opening of the new store this past weekend. I appreciate it so much.

So... while the store was enjoying its first sales in the new spot, I was tinkering off in the background with some chunky jewelry. I've been wanting to make something with a more fun, casual chunky look for awhile now, so it was partly an indulgence for myself and fun to make. A few months ago while I was just bored and randomly twisting prims around (yes, I do that, lol) I ended up with a very cute shape that looked like a twisted flower with big round petals. I've been wanting to use it in something for ages and just kept getting distracted with other projects. But, I finally found a purpose for it (and a few ideas for future pieces as well) and I'm very happy with how it looks. And on that note... I introduce the Chunky Flower Jewelry Set (don't hate me for my super creative naming system...its top secret)!


The set includes necklace, earrings, and bracelet set on a sculpted leather cord, which sits beautifully on the neck, IMO. :)

Aaaaand now that I indulged myself with that, its back to my music jewelry. I still have a number of pieces partially finished that I'm hoping to get out soon!

It's Finished!! :)

Finally, finally! I have worked more this past week than I care to make account for here, lol...but the move is finished. The shop is complete and decorated. I've updated every vendor, every image, and many of the actual products themselves. I've lowered most of my prices to celebrate the move and I might actually keep them there >.>



I'm going to plan for a grand opening this weekend sometime, which will include a few surprises so be sure to stop by! Here's the new SLURL. :)

While you're there you can check out the new bracelet I made (on the suggestion of a customer...thank you!!) to accompany the Musical Hearts set.

Musical Hearts Release

They're here! And released! The first taste of the musical goodness to come, hehe. I have a number of other pieces in the works, including more men's jewelry, and they will be released slowly in between shop duties. I released these only a few short hours ago in the shop and groups and I'm already surprised and very pleased at the reception they've gotten. I seem to have a small hit :) Yay!!! If you haven't checked them out in-world yet, please do! Hope to see you there :) Have a wonderful week.