Friday, July 25, 2008

Amber Dawn's Ornate & Artistic Vintage Inspired Brooch & Pin Swap/Exchange

My submissions for the
Ornate & Artistic Embellished Vintage Inspired Pin and Brooch Swap/Exchange
--- now featured on Art E Zine

I will be hosting another one later this fall.
If you would like to join, a light jury process is required.
Please leave a comment to sign up.

CLICK EACH PICTURE FOR AMAZING DETAILS
*Smiles*


Designed by, Amber Dawn
Components: Love
Vintage Swarovski stones set in a vintage snowflake setting.
Status:Now owned by Evie Z. in Scotland




Designed by, Amber Dawn
Components: Heart and Soul
Vintage beads, fresh water pearls, old silver wire, vintage Swarovski flatbacks, specialty stones and settings (The large dangle is a seal colored rivoli.). The focal point is constructed of an etched silver bezel with blue and rainbow patina. Copper punched stars, an onyx, hematite and mother of pearl checker cabochon. All mounted on an enameled green gold plated base.
Status: Now owned by Jenny Crossley in Australia


Designed by, Amber Dawn
Components: Peace
Vintage brass tassel, flowers, and filigree, copper hinge, swedged and set colored AB crystals and Swarovski flatback gold plated crystal stones.
Polymer clay flowers, pearls, and an altered/embellished bamboo tile bead.
Status: Now owned by Lilla LeVine in Hawaii


Designed by, Amber Dawn
Components: Happiness & Imagination
Glass, copper tape, vintage doilies, silver punched stars, glitter, handmade papers,
a vintage image and text from a vintage book.
Status: Now owned by Lilla LeVine in Hawaii


Parcel sent to Lilla LeVine




Designed by, Amber Dawn
Components: Deep Fulfillment & GREAT Joy
Pink Jasper, and ?Agate?. Oxidized ball and link chains and oxidized charms, watch gears, an old key, antique buckle, copper hinge, US military "Bayonet" award/medal piece. micro vial with metalized mica, Swarovski gold plated crystals. Antique diamond cut setting, enamelled butterfly, Plumb weight dangle.
Status: Now owned by Ro Bruhn in Australia




Designed by, Amber Dawn
Components: Creative Bliss
Hinges, vintage Swarovski crystal rhinestones, crystal settings and crystal beads. Cathedral window bead, and crystal channels.
Tiny vintage key, vintage chain, box tag holder- (What is the term for this? The silver piece on the lower right with the "window")
Vintage flowers, oxidized metals, chain, Carnelian, Amber, and some other brown semi precious beads that I cannot identify right now. :o)
Status: Now owned by Amber Dawn in NY




Designed by, Amber Dawn
Components: Excitement and Peace
Fabric, image transferred to cotton, vintage sequins, beads, colorful variegated threads
Status: Now owned by Nancy Hunt-Bartek in California




Designed by, Amber Dawn
Components: Inventive Soul
Vintage top quality Swarovski crystal rhinestone chain glass and metal lids, copper hinge, copper star burst enamel base, silver filigree, Korean crystal flower motifs, mauve wire, vintage image and a wire coin holder.
Status: Now owned by Gillian Allen in The United Kingdom






Designed by, Amber Dawn
Components: Whimsy and Fun
Specimen tin, image, green aluminum shredded thread, Swarovski rhinestones, wire, coiled wire spring.
Status: Now owned by Jenny Crossley in Australia





Designed by, Amber Dawn
Components: Whimsy and Fun
Specimen tin, image, green aluminum shredded thread, Swarovski rhinestones, wire, coiled wire spring.
Status: Now owned by Amber Dawn in NY




Designed by, Amber Dawn
Components: Whimsy and Fun
Specimen tin, image, green aluminum shredded thread, Swarovski rhinestones, Czech glass and paste stones, text, wire, coiled wire spring.
Status: Now owned by Amber Dawn in NY





Designed by, Amber Dawn
Components: Whimsy and Fun
Specimen tin, image, glass paste and Czech rhinestones, wire, coiled wire spring, copy paper with textile print.
Status: Now owned by Amber Dawn in NY

16 comments:

3rdEyeMuse said...

your designs are inspired and sensational! I love all the different materials you infuse them with. :)

Joseph Pulikotil said...

Hello Amber!

Magnificient and enchanting creations of unique proportions!

Truly outstanding and marvellous pieces, crafted to perfection and everlasting value.

It goes without saying that the owners must be very proud and extremely happy to have them and show them off to their friends and relatives.

Kudos and compliments to the great master and creator of these wonderful, precious pieces!

Wish you more and success in all your endeavours!

Anonymous said...

Your work is just beautiful! Wish I had your awesome talents! I just adore your use of texture, color and antique pieces! Keep inspiring the rest of us!

HappyDayArt! said...

I really love these pins you are making! The colors are beautiful and really stand out. I am sad because my favorites are all taken. But that is good for you and I'm hoping you make more. I have a weakness for pins... oh, and crystals... colorful shiny things too.

I also like seeing a picture of you. Very cute!

Thank you for your nice comment to me.

Catherine

Jen Crossley said...

Oh Amber your work is just outstanding,you are truely an artistic girl.
I loved my pins so much and treasure them
Jen

Golden Calf said...

Haha, thanks. She actually just had me post it on her blog, so I guess you got to see the premiere! Ohmygoodness, I've been obsessed with collecting brooches for school (the only form of jewelry I'm allowed to wear there!) and I'm in love with ALL of yours! Your shop will definately be the first place I look when I start back to school shopping!
xoxo
Golden Calf

ps: I mentioned you to my mom and she raved for about 10 minutes about how awesome you are. Thanks for being so sweet!

Sandra Evertson said...

Gorgeous pieces and Beautifully displayed!
Sandra Evertson

Our Hands For Hope said...

Amber,
Please include me on your brooch swap list....Your work is beautiful!
Terisa

Christi said...

Wowee! I'm completely in awe. :)

Jamie Noel said...

Amber,

These are so ... I'm at a loss for words. (call the press!) If i had to pic favs, which is very difficult it would be the one Jen owns with the checkerboard background, the cross roads one, and 'George'. George is because of my quirky nature. I could imagine people saying, who's George? What's that all about and me making up fantastical tales about the story behind George. (No of which would be based on one ounce of truth.)But as I said my number one fav is Jen's so she better watch her back...if she sees a crazed blonde woman hiding behind a barby of shrimp with a bottle of ether and a hankerchief she better be afraid. Very afraid.

lindacreates said...

Your pins are just gorgeous Amber. Each one is so amazing and such a beautiful piece of art. Please include me in your next swap!

Anonymous said...

oh my, you've been busy. just wanted you to know that i am thinking of you. have a wonderful weekend!
sue

Ro Bruhn said...

They are all so beautiful Amber, I love mine and get so many comments every time I wear it.

Connie said...

oooooooooo! these are all so cool!...and what did YOU get, in exchange? (..and no no no...i cannot do another swap until i get home!..my obsession must stop!)

pamelahuntington said...

Oh Amber..
These are all soooo enchanting!
pamela

Gina Louthian-Stanley said...

Amber Dawn! These are breathtaking!
Please let me know when you do another swap in the fall. I am eager to get back to creating!

gina
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