summer styles

Here are some of the new earrings I've been working on. You can also view more of the jewelry in my portfolio--link is in the left column.

Enjoy!

Durham love and 15 min of fame

I've always had a love for Durham, though admittedly I don't get there as often as I'd like to take advantage of the yummie eats and eclectic shopping opportunities. Well, now is my chance! Durham's new visitors guide is out with the cities best places to check out and events to attend. It also features a picture of yours truly selling Haden Designs jewelry at last years Rock&Shop Market held at Motorco and Fullsteam Brewery!

feather light

I have gone full steam ahead with these earrings. They have been my go to style for the summer because you can wear them with anything!

Choo Choo...

Im on my way to Chattanooga this weekend with my friend Oami of Judah Ross for the Chatty Crafty event! Cant wait!!! I have been busy coming up with new designs to reveal at the show. Here's a glimpse...This is repurposed leather that has been block printed and screen printed. These necklaces are perfect for summer-nice and light weight.

Ill be posting to Etsy shop next week when Im back so stay tuned!

its no joke

Its April first and no foolin', a Haden Designs *chalkboard necklace* is featured in BRIDES magazine! Check it out on page 84. They are on sale in my Etsy store.

bracelet, or necklace? How about both.

I have been on a kick lately with this leather thing and I have been combining it more with chain and semiprecious, or gold beads. I really like wearing the bracelets, they add just the right amount of accessory to any outfit. Recently I discovered that my tripple wrap bracelets were just the right length to wear as a necklace too! And, because I love to layer, they look great paired with another necklace-I usually wear it with a *Chalkboard* necklace.

BRIDES magazine

I have my first jewelry debut in a magazine, or should I say my *chalkboard* necklace has its first debut! A few months ago I was contacted by BRIDES magazine asking if I would be interested in sending a few pieces to get photographed for the April 2011 issue. What?!?! So, I sent a couple of my *chalkboard* necklaces and the round locket with the gold chain made it! Since this is my first experience I have NO idea what to expect. I have been working on making more product...a lot more product just incase, right? Anywho, be on the look out for the April issue of BRIDES magazine and we'll see if the necklace made it!

lots of sanding...

then comes the priming and painting...

(did I mention I have a lot of these?)