New pieces at the Cleveland Flea!

I'll be unveiling an entire line of new pieces at the Cleveland Flea this weekend.  You can shop in person. Each piece is handmade distressed brass. 

Think Spring! Robin's Egg Blue Jewelry from my Miscellanea Collection

In wishful Spring thinking I pulled together some pieces from my Miscellanea collection to share with you today that feature a striking robin's egg blue color!  Can't wait until the warmer weather finds it's way back, but in the meantime you can purchase all these pieces to bring some Spring into your wardrobe.

Clockwise from top left to bottom left (prices range from $17-$46):

• Amazonite Beaded Gemstone Bracelet with Jade
• Egyptian Lotus Earrings
• Geometric Turquoise Statement Necklace
• Mixed Gemstone Pendant Necklace

2013 Holiday Gift Guide

With the biggest gift giving time fast approaching I'd like to share some favorite gift ideas from my shops as well as some ideas from some of my other favorites.  There are ideas for just about anyone on your list including higher priced statement pieces, to more affordable stocking stuffers. 
  

GIFTS FOR ANYONE

(Great ideas for friends, co-workers or the hard to buy for!)

Tree Trunk Mug, $36

 by Gina DeSantis 

Tea Gift Set, Set of 4, $47

from The Loose Leaf

 Forest Dream Christmas Soy Candle, $14.50

from Theme Fragrance

 Rustic Wood Slab Cutting Board, $34 from Red Maple Run

Mini Hoops Earrings, $20 from Valerie Tyler Designs 

(a variety of other textures are also available)

Modern Stars Phone Case, $40 from Red Tile Studio

FOR HER

 Button Scarf in Gray Marble, $28

From LazyTCrochet 

 Sterling Bar Necklace, $45 from Valerie Tyler Designs

Pyrite Statement Necklace, $70 from Miscellanea by Valerie Tyler

Pebbles Cuff, $265 from Valerie Tyler Designs

Olive Green Leather Cross Body Bag, $170 from Coastal Cate

FOR HIM

Minimalist Leather BiFold, $47

by Wright and Rede

Hand Knitted Wool Socks, $44

from Sock Club

 Industrial Tag Necklace, $59 from Valerie Tyler Designs

Bottle Opener Key Chain, $15 from Miscellanea by Valerie Tyler

STOCKING STUFFERS

Juniper Berry Peppermint Lip Balm, $4

By Terraverde Handmade

Lavender Sachet Dryer Pillows (set of 3) $16.50

by zJayne

3 pack gourmet salt sampler, $10

from Salt Farm

Rosemary and Lavender Body Lotion, $6.50

from Southern Twisted Soaps

Triangle Earrings, $10 from Miscellanea by Valerie Tyler

Minimalist Linen Textured Plant Markers, $20 from Studio by the Forest

New Valerie Tyler Designs storefront!

I'm happy to announce that today was the soft opening of my new Valerie Tyler Designs storefront.  You'll soon be able to buy my new spring line direct from me (and no longer have to sign up for an etsy account!)

I'll be expanding the shop as time goes on to include new collections and many new items! 

valerietylerdesigns.bigcartel.com

New Jewelry Work: Textured Ring

It's art show application time so I've been busy planning this years line of higher end jewelry.  (In addition to my Miscellanea line and Etsy sales I have a signature line which includes more one of a kind work I sell at art shows and boutiques) Here's a little sneak peek at one of the pieces I created:

It's entirely hand forged including all the texture and made out of heavy sterling silver. 

Valerie Tyler Designs Jewelry Giveaway - Win a Personalized Necklace - New Blog Contest

I've finally made the leap to a blogspot blog from wordpress, and to celebrate I'm running a giveaway contest. I'm using rafflecopter (something I could never do on wordpress) so there are lots of ways for you to get entries to win including through twitter, facebook, pinterest and becoming a fan of this blog! Write your own blog post about the contest and you can even get 5 EXTRA entries! One lucky winner will win a choice of a sterling silver tiny tag initial necklace or a brass teardrop initial necklace. Both are available in my Miscellanea Collection. Depending on the number of entries received I may even add additional prizes to this giveaway. Spread the word to increase your chances of winning a piece of jewelry personalized just for you!

a Rafflecopter giveaway
Contest Rules: *This contest is open to residents of the US only
*No purchase is necessary to win
*Winner will need to claim their prize within 3 days of winning and give me their name and mailing address so I can send their prize(I will post the winner in a blog post!)
*Contest begins January 13, 2013 and ends February 10, 2013 at 12 a.m. EST

Jewelry Trends : Personalized Jewelry

This morning I shipped off three more initial rings to their recipients, and thought about expanding the my custom initial jewelry line even further. Initial jewelry has been popular this year for bridesmaid gifts, to celebrate relationships, anniversaries and even the birth of children. I've even sold initial jewelry for those looking to commemorate the initials of a special pet. Lots of people simply want to even wear their own initial. I offer my custom initial jewelry in the Miscellanea Collection by Valerie Tyler.

Jewelry Trends : Raw Gemstones

Currently trending in jewelry are gorgeous raw gemstones such as druzy, agate slices, quartz crystal and more. You can find lots of raw gemstone beauties in the Miscellanea collection by Valerie Tyler. 1. Amethyst Geode Necklace, $40 2. Geometric Brass Box with Titanium Quartz, $26 3. Amethyst Point Necklace, $37 4. Citrine Point Necklace, $35 5. Chalcedony Druzy Bracelet, 6. Citrine Geode Necklace, $40