Fiza Designs

Wood Burned Personalized Clock

2012-02-13T15:33:00.001-08:00

Over the weekend it was my husband's and I's 5th Wedding Anniversary. Even though I am pretty good at making jewelry, I am not so good at this kind of artistic work. I asked my sister for ideas about what to give him because she is the artistic one in our family. The traditional (or modern?) gift for 5th anniversaries is wood. She suggested to make a wood wall hanging with each of our family's names burned on it. Later, we agreed it should be a clock so that is a functional and useful gift, rather than just a decoration.

Okay, so enough of the story, here is how I made it. I didn't take many pictures along the way so I will just explain where there are no pictures!

All you need is :
1. Wood blanks (I got them at home depot for pretty cheap. They even cut them up into six 15" pieces for me!)
2. Wood burning tool with a transfer tip (Michaels has them for $30. I used a 40% off coupon and got it for a good price!)
3. A clock mechanism with hands
4. Some extra wood to make a frame and put the whole thing together on
And LOTS OF PATIENCE!

First, you need to transfer the font on the wood so it looks professional. You can only use a laser printer to print the images. They have to flipped and then printed. You can tape the paper on the wood with the ink facing the wood. Then, you will use a transfer tip (a flat round tip) and move over the letters quickly. It might take you two of three tries to get a decent amount of ink on the wood. Be very careful not to burn the paper. Here is what it will look like after transferring:

Now, the second step is to use your dot tip (or which ever one you feel comfortable with) and burn on top of the image that you transferred. It is best to practice on a rough piece of wood before you start on your project.
Do this for all the names that you want on the clock. I put my husbands name on the top, then mine, and then both my girls. I left two planks blank at the end for the clock.

When you are done with all the names, here is how it should roughly look:

Now, you can start drawing little wines with a pencil like this:

As you can see in the picture above, just start using your wood-burning tool with the dot tip to burn the wine on top of the pencil drawing. Also place the clock hands on the clock and do one full circle to see if the wine is not too much on the right side.

Don't forget to place little lines for the clock. You can also burn numbers in. I ran out of space so I had to just do with lines, which turned out to be more elegant, in my opinion.

After that, I polished it (3-4 coats). You have to put let each coat dry before putting the next one on. Also, sand the planks lightly before applying each coat.

Then, I asked my dad and my grandfather to cut a big square for the clock. First they drilled a hole in the plank where I wanted the clock mechanism to be. Then they cut the square in the back. This was probably the hardest part!

After this was done, we fitted the clock carefully. The instructions come with the clock. If you they didn't come with the clock mechanism, contact me and I can find them for you online.

After this was done, we made a rectangular frame and nailed each plank on it to make it easier to hang on the wall. AND VOILA! It was all set to be given to my husband. He was in total AWE when he saw it! :)

Host an Online Jewelry Party for Fiza Designs and earn easy cash!

2010-09-30T13:13:00.000-07:00

Need some extra cash, and a simple way to make it? How about naturally?

The method is simple - set a date with me for your jewelry party to occur. I'll get you your very own 'code'. Pass around the date, and code to all your family and friends (and anyone you'd like to 'invite'). When they make their online purchases and use their code, you start earning money!

Here's the % you will earn from your online jewelry party (not to include shipping/tax charges):

$100 sales = 15%

$200 sales = 20%

$300 sales = 30%

$500 sales (or more) = 40%

In addition, each of your 'party-goers' will be entered to win a FREE pair of sterling silver earrings to be shipped with their order. You may chose to be paid via paypal OR check. Your paypal payment (or check in the mail) will be deposited within 24 hours after your online jewelry party is complete.

This is a fantastic (and quick) way to earn some money! And, the best part is you don't have to worry about getting out of your pajamas, cleaning your house, or preparing food.

Please contact me at: info@fizadesigns.com to register your party!

New Antique Brass Line

2010-06-10T16:27:00.000-07:00

I just started my new antique brass line collection - To purchase visit www.fizadesigns.com

SALE SALE SALE - JUST IN TIME FOR MOTHERS DAY!

2010-04-20T10:03:00.001-07:00

Just wanted to share my facebook and twitter fan sales with my blog fans!

FACEBOOK AND TWITTER FANS SALE TIME! Enjoy 20% off everything in my shop from now through Wednesday, April 21st. Just write "FBTWIT" in notes to seller when checking out and either wait for a revised invoice, or make the payment and you will be refunded through paypal! Just in time for MOTHERS DAY! www.fizadesigns.com

Mothers Day Mom Necklace - Purple Amethyst Swarovski on Sterling Silver

2010-04-08T15:01:00.000-07:00

Here I have a beautiful purple amethyst baroque swarovski pendant wire wrapped in sterling silver wire and strung with a mom charm on the sterling silver chain. The charm has 'MOM' stamped on one side and 'XOXO' stamped on the other (as seen in the pictures). All components used in this necklace are sterling silver.

The chain can be either 16, 18, or 20 inches in length. The stone is about 1 inch and the mom charm is about 12mm.

WINNER OF THE TURQUOISE NECKLACE GIVEAWAY!

2010-04-02T08:38:00.001-07:00

The winner of the Turquoise wire wrapped sterling silver necklace is : STEPHANIE RUTLEDGE from Kentucky! Stephanie please email me at info@fizadesigns.com and let me know the address you would like your necklace mailed to! A big thank you to everyone else you entered the giveaway! I will be hosting another one soon so stay tuned!

*** THERE WAS ONE DRAWING FOR TWITTER, FACEBOOK, AND BLOGSPOT! ***

ENJOY STEPHANIE!

Sweetness Swarovski Set - Necklace and Earrings - Freshwater Pearl on Sterling Silver

2010-03-26T20:22:00.000-07:00

** Please contact me to purchase multiples - generous discount offered! **

Here I have a set available of the lovely Sweetness Swarovski Necklace and Earrings in Sterling Silver.

The pendant measures about 1.25 inches in length. The chain can be 16, 18, or 20 inches. The earrings measures about 1.5 inches in length.

* This listing is for the WHOLE SET! You can also purchase just the earrings or just the necklace alone - listed in my shop *

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Genuine Real Aspen Gold Plated Leaf and Freshwater Pearl on 14kt Gold Filled Chain

2010-03-18T20:27:00.001-07:00

This real aspen leaf pendant is designed by taking a hand-picked real leaf and painting the surface with a copper based paint and then with a plating it with gold. The result is a beautiful handcrafted piece of wearable art. This necklace is composed of one gold plated aspne leaf and a freshwater coin pearl dangling on the side.

The chain can be either 18, 20, or 22 inches. The leaf is approximately 1.25 inches.

TO PURCHASE, VISIT WWW.FIZADESIGNS.COM
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MY FIRST GIVEAWAY - ENTER BEFORE APRIL 1, 2010 TO WIN A LOVELY TURQUOISE WIRE WRAPPED STERLING SILVER NECKLACE!!

2010-03-16T09:40:00.000-07:00

MY FIRST GIVEAWAY! Enter to win a lovely Turquoise Wire Wrapped Sterling Silver Necklace (the same one in the picture)!

All you have to do to enter is to reply to this post with your name and email address! The lucky winner will be announced on April 2, 2010 on this blog, facebook, and twitter!!

Hurry and enter now! This giveaway is open to United States and Canada residents only!

You can also enter on the facebook fanpage by going to the following link and replying to the post about 'Giveaway'!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fiza-Designs/83668691433?ref=ts#!/pages/Fiza-Designs/83668691433?ref=ts

Good luck and have fun!

Flashy Birch Leaf Necklace - Genuine Birch Copper Plated Leaf and Flashy Labradorite Oxidized Silver

2010-03-13T21:09:00.001-08:00

This birch leaf is designed by taking a hand-picked real leaf and painting the surface with a copper based paint. The result is a beautiful handcrafted piece of wearable art. This necklace is composed of one copper plated leaf and a flashy labradorite, hung on an oxidized sterling silver chain.

The necklace can be either 16, 18, and 20 inches long. The birch leaf is about 2 inches.

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Pearls and Brushed Disc Necklace - Freshwater Pearls on Sterling Silver

2010-03-12T20:13:00.000-08:00

This necklace features a lovely sterling silver brushed round disk with three freshwater pearls on top of it, all strung on a sterling silver chain.

The pendant is approximately 1.5 inches. The chain can be either 16, 18, or 20 inches in length.

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Floral Pearlies Earrings - FW Pearls on Bali Sterling Silver FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE

2010-03-11T13:12:00.000-08:00

Bali silver is sterling silver made on the island of Bali, in Indonesia in the Indian Ocean. The Balinese are highly skilled silversmiths, known for their granulation and wirework decoration. Pearl is the official birthstone for the month of June. Cultured or freshwater pearls are considered to offer the power of love, money, protection, and luck. Pearls are thought to give wisdom through experience, to quicken the laws of karma and to cement engagements and love relationships. They are thought to keep children safe. These lovelies are classy and chic at the same time. These earrings are composed of a floral bali sterling silver ear post, with FW coin pearls dangling.

The earrings measure a little over 1" in length. The coin pearls are approximately 11mm.

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Fuschia Pearl Silver Necklace - Crazy Lace Agate and Freshwater Pearl on Sterling Silver

2010-03-04T17:16:00.001-08:00

This is a beautiful necklace all handmade by me! Here I have a fuschia crazy lace agate wire wrapped in a sterling silver wire and strung with a freshwater pearl on a chain.

The pendant is a little over 1.5 inches. The chain can be 16,18, or 20 inches in length.

Lotus Double Strand Swarovski Necklace - Golden Shadow Swarovski on 14kt Gold Filled

2010-03-03T21:11:00.001-08:00

♥♥ FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE - SALE EXTENDED!! ♥♥

This is a lovely necklace good for any occasion. It is composed of double strands of 14kt gold filled chain, with a shiny golden shadow swarovski briolette on one strand and a beautiful 24kt vermeil lotus on the other strand.

The first strand (closest to the neck) is about 16 inches.

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Aquamarine Quartz Oxidized Silver Necklace - March Birthstone Wire Wrapped Necklace

2010-03-02T13:35:00.001-08:00

This is a very simple necklace, especially made for march babies (aquamarine is the birthstone from March). This necklace is composed of a single faceted Aquamarine Quartz which is wire wrapped with an oxidized sterling silver wire, and hung on an oxidized sterling silver chain. All components used in this necklace are 100% sterling silver.

The necklace can be either 16, 18 or 20 inches in length. Matching earrings can be made upon request.

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Crystal Lariat Necklace - Freshwater Pearls and Crystal Swarovski on Sterling Silver

2010-02-28T13:25:00.000-08:00

This is a beautiful yet simple lariat that can be worn casually or with an elegant evening wear. It features a beautiful clear crystal swarovski briolette and a freshwater coin pearl attached to a sterling silver chain. All components used in this necklace are sterling silver.

The lariat measures approximately 21 inches.

TO PURCHASE, VISIT www.fizadesigns.com
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Citrine Bubble Earrings - High Quality Citrine on Sterling Silver

2010-02-27T18:27:00.000-08:00

Here is a lovely pair of earrings with a lovely faceted citrine briolette strung on a sterling silver bubbles charm. All components used in these earrings are sterling silver.

The earrings are approximately 2.5 inches in length.

If you want anything changed in these earrings please convo me and give me your ideas. I will gladly try to work with you!

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Rainbow Mystic Topaz Peace Dove Necklace - Beautiful AAA Quality Mystic Topaz on Sterling Silver

2010-02-27T07:35:00.000-08:00

This is a very beautiful necklace with a simple sterling silver dove and a beautiful faceted rainbow mystic topaz briolette strung on the bottom. All components used in this necklace are sterling silver.

The dove pendant with the stone is about 1.5 inches. The chain can be either 16, 18, or 20 inches long.

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MOM Pearl Necklace - Freshwater Pearl on Sterling Silver

2010-02-26T13:07:00.000-08:00

This is a simple necklace that can make a great gift for mothers day, or just a lovely mom necklace. Here I have a sterling silver MOM charm with a freshwater pearl strung on the side. All components used are sterling silver.

The MOM pendant dangles at about 0.50 inch on the chain. The chain can be either 16, 18, or 20 inches in length.

Little Feet Necklace for Expecting Mothers - Blue Swarovski and Sterling Silver

2010-02-25T18:41:00.000-08:00

This can be a simple and thoughtful gift for a mother expecting a boy or even a new mother. This lovely necklace is beautifully composed of a little bootie with a blue swarovski briolette dangling on the side. All components used in this necklace are sterling silver.

The little bootie is about 0.75 inches but dangles approximately 1 inch from the briolette. The chain can be either 16, 18, or 20 inches in length.

Please make a comment in the notes to seller during checkout and let me know the size of the chain you want. I also have one listed in the shop with a pink swarovski for a baby girl (as seen in the last picture). Thank you!

Green Turquoise Oxidized Necklace - Green Turquoise on Oxidized Sterling Silver

2010-02-24T18:36:00.000-08:00

♥♥ FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE - SALE EXTENDED!! ♥♥

Here I have a simple smooth green turquoise smooth briolette wire wrapped in oxidized silver wire, and strung on a chain. All components used in this necklace are sterling silver.

The turquoise pendant is about 1 inch. The chain can be either 16, 18, or 20 inches long.

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Lapis Carnelian Necklace - Lapis Lazuli and Carnelian on 14kt Gold Filled

2010-02-22T18:39:00.001-08:00

This is a simple carnelian and lapis lazuli necklace, wire wrapped in 14kt gold filled wire, strung on a 14kt gold filled chain. Multiples available upon request!

The lapis lazuli pendant is about 1 inch in length. The carnelian is about 0.5 inch. The chain can be either 18, 20, or 22 inches in length.

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Turquoise Wire Wrapped Necklace - Turquoise on Sterling Silver .925

2010-02-21T16:09:00.000-08:00

♥♥ FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE - SALE EXTENDED!! ♥♥

This cute and simple necklace is composed of a single turquoise smooth briolette, wire wrapped in sterling silver and strung on a sterling silver chain. All components used in this necklace are sterling silver.

The turquoise pendant is about 0.75 inch. The chain can be either 16, 18, or 20 inches long.

TO PURCHASE, VISIT www.fizadesigns.com
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Amethyst and Ruby Lariat - Green Prasiolite and Ruby on Sterling Silver

2010-02-20T09:24:00.000-08:00

This lovely lariat is composed of a single micro faceted green amethyst or prasiolite with a cluster of genuine rubies, strung together and hung through from a sterling silver marquis. All components used in this lariat are sterling silver.

This lariat measures 19.75 inches from end to end. The sterling silver marquis is approximately 1.25 inches in length.

TO PURCHASE, VISIT www.fizadesigns.com
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Swarovski Wire Wrapped Necklace - Golden Shadow Swarovski Briolette on Oxidized Silver

2010-02-19T19:45:00.000-08:00

This is a very simple and beautiful necklace. Here I have a sparkly swarovski wire wrapped in oxidized silver.

The chain can be 16,18, or 20 inches in length. The wire wrapped pendant is a little under 1 inch.

TO PURCHASE, VISIT www.fizadesigns.com
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Red Wine Earrings - Red Quartz on Oxidized Sterling Silver

2010-02-19T08:07:00.000-08:00

♥♥ FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE - SALE EXTENDED!! ♥♥

Red quartz contains the properties of clear quartz, while adding its own properties of cleansing, harmony, clear thinking and decision making. It also helps to increase energy levels, create positive action and assist with memory recall. This is among the most powerful and versatile of crystals. It aides in positive action, and produces an abundance of physical energy, vitality and is excellent for amplification, storage, focusing, transfer, and transformation of energy. It can be used to clear, to heal, to attract, and to protect. These earrings are composed of red wine quartz wire wrapped and hung on an oxidized sterling silver earwire.All components used in these earrings are 100% sterling silver.

The earrings measure about 1.5 inches in length. The red quartz are about 19mm each.

TO PURCHASE, VISIT www.fizadesigns.com
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Ocean Treasure Earrings - Seafoam Chalcedony and Swarovski on 14kt Gold Filled

2010-02-18T12:42:00.000-08:00

♥♥ FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE - SALE EXTENDED!! ♥♥

These are so simple yet can add the right amount of sparkle needed. These are one of my favorites! Clear swarovski dangle on each seafoam chalcedony, wire wrapped in 14kt gold filled wire.

The earrings measure a little under 1.5 inches in length.

TO PURCHASE, VISIT www.fizadesigns.com

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Candy Pink and Purple Necklace - Hot Pink Jade and Amethyst on Sterling Silver

2010-02-18T10:24:00.000-08:00

A lovely combination of pink and purple, here is a necklace composed of a single hot pink jade with an amethyst cluster on top of it. All components used in this necklace are 100% sterling silver.

The cluster pendant measures approximately 1.5 inches. The chain can be either 16, 18, or 20 inches long.

TO PURCHASE, VISIT www.fizadesigns.com

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Snow Drops on a Birch Leaf Necklace - Genuine Electroplated Leaf and Freshwater Pearls on Sterling Silver

2010-02-17T17:57:00.000-08:00

This birch leaf is designed by taking a hand-picked real leaf and painting the surface with a copper based paint. Once the natural surface is coated with the copper metal, it is dipped in silver. The result is a beautiful handcrafted piece of wearable art. This necklace is composed of one genuine birch leaf with three pearl drops dangling on it. Each piece is removable (as you can see in the pictures!). You can wear either piece (the pearl pendant or the birch leaf) seperately too!

The leaf is approximately 2 inches. The chain can be either 16, 18, or 20 inches in length.

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Spring Bracelet - Green Chalcedony on Sterling Silver

2010-02-16T09:18:00.000-08:00

This dainty bracelet is composed of the lovely faceted green chalcedony strung on a sterling silver chain enclosed with a lobster clasp. All components used in this bracelet are sterling silver.

The bracelet is a little under 7.25 inches from end to end. The row of green chalcedony is approximately 1.5 inches in length.

TO PURCHASE, VISIT www.fizadesigns.com

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Amethyst Ball Drop Earrings - Amethyst on Oxidized Silver

2010-02-15T20:05:00.000-08:00

♥♥ FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE - SALE EXTENDED!! ♥♥

This pair of these cute and funky earrings features a round faceted amethyst, strung on an oxidized sterling silver wire. All components used are sterling silver.

The earrings overall measure a little under 2.25 inches.

TO PURCHASE, VISIT www.fizadesigns.com

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Darling Pearl Bracelet - Three Strand Freshwater Pearl Bracelet on Sterling Silver

2010-02-14T19:00:00.000-08:00

♥♥ FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE - SALE EXTENDED!! ♥♥

This is a beautiful and dainty bracelet, most suitable for brides-to-be and bridesmaids! It is composed of different shapes of pearls, all strung on three different sterling silver chain strands, with a sterling silver toggle closure.

The bracelet measures 7.5 inches from end to end but can be adjusted to your size.

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Olivine Lariat - Freshwater Pearl and Olive Swarvoski on Sterling Silver

2010-02-14T16:27:00.000-08:00

♥♥ FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE - SALE EXTENDED!! ♥♥

This is a beautiful yet simple lariat that can be worn casually or with an elegant evening wear. It features a beautiful clear olive swarovski briolette and a freshwater coin pearl attached to a sterling silver chain. All components used in this necklace are sterling silver.

The lariat measures approximately 17 inches.

TO PURCHASE, VISIT www.fizadesigns.com

THANK YOU!

Amethyst February Birthstone Earrings - Amethyst on Sterling Silver

2010-02-14T09:41:00.001-08:00

♥♥ FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE - SALE EXTENDED!! ♥♥

This is a simple yet sparkly pair of purple amethyst earrings, with a diamond shaped amethyst dangling from each ear wire. All components used are sterling silver.

The earrings measure approximately 1 inch.

TO PURCHASE, VISIT www.fizadesigns.com

Sparkle Within Necklace - Swarovski on Sterling Silver

2010-02-13T09:49:00.000-08:00

♥♥ FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE - SALE EXTENDED!! ♥♥

This beautiful baroque swarovski pendant is absolutely gorgeous! This necklace is composed of a single baroque clear swarovski pendant hung on a sterling silver chain. Makes a great bridal set (or even for bridesmaids!). All components used in this necklace are sterling silver.

The necklace can be either 16 or 18 inches in length. The swarovski is about 22mm.

TO PURCHASE, VISIT www.fizadesigns.com

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Copper in the Box Necklace - Genuine Copper Cottonwood Leaf and Sterling Silver

2010-02-13T07:05:00.000-08:00

♥♥ FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE - SALE EXTENDED!! ♥♥

This cottonwood leaf is designed by taking a hand-picked real leaf and painting the surface with a copper based paint. The result is a beautiful handcrafted piece of wearable art. This necklace is composed of one copper cottonwood leaf and a sterling silver cube, with a brown swarovski in the middle of the cube.

The chain can be either 16, 18, or 20 inches. The leaf is approximately 1 inch and the cube is about 0.5 inches.

TO PURCHASE VISIT www.fizadesigns.com

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Irish Luck Shamrock Necklace - Four Leaf Clover and Olive Swarovski on Sterling Silver

2010-02-12T16:36:00.000-08:00

♥♥ FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE - SALE EXTENDED!! ♥♥

This is a lovely necklace for St. Patricks Day or just for plain good luck. It is composed of double strands of sterling silver chain, with a olive swarovski briolette on one strand and a four leaf clover or shamrock on the other. All components used are sterling silver.

The first strand (closest to the neck) is about 16 inches.

TO PURCHASE VISIT www.fizadesigns.com

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Secret Affair Locket Lariat - 14kt Gold Filled Heart Locket and Red Wine Quartz

2010-02-11T09:14:00.000-08:00

VERY FEW AVAILABLE! This lariat is composed of a 14kt gold filled heart locket on one end, with a smooth red wine quartz dangling on the other end. A flirty, yet very romantic gift for that special someone!

The lariat measures approximately 19.5 inches. The locket is about 1 inch.

TO PURCHASE, VISIT www.fizadesigns.com

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All About Amethyst February Necklace - Freshwater Pearls, Amethyst on Sterling Silver

2010-02-10T06:22:00.000-08:00

♥♥ FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE - SALE EXTENDED!! ♥♥

This is a very unique and cute necklace designed by me. Here I have three green amethyst or prasiolite briolette strung on the side of the chain, with a wire wrapped freshwater pearl and a pink amethyst dangling on the other side. All components used are sterling silver.

The chain measures about 16.50 inches but a 2 inch extender can be added on the side. The pink amethyst dangles at about 0.75 inches from the chain. The side row of green amethyst is about 1 inch long.

TO PURCHASE, VISIT www.fizadesigns.etsy.com . THANK YOU!

Mother of Pearl Butterfly Necklace - Mother of Pearl Butterfly Pendant on Sterling Silver

2010-02-09T19:39:00.000-08:00

♥♥ FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE - SALE EXTENDED!! ♥♥

Mother of Pearl, also known as Nacre, is an organic-inorganic composite material produced by some mollusks as an inner shell layer. It is strong, resilient, and iridescent. This substance is called "mother of pearl" because it is literally the "mother", or creator, of true pearls. Here is a sterling silver butterfly on a round mother of pearl pendant. All components used in this necklace are sterling silver.

The mother of pearl butterfly pendant is approximately 1 inch in diameter. The chain can be either 16, 18, or 20 inches in length.

TO PURCHASE VISIT www.fizadesigns.com - THANK YOU!

Amazonite Wire Wrapped Sterling Silver Necklace

2010-02-08T09:28:00.000-08:00

♥♥ FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE - SALE EXTENDED!! ♥♥

This is a very simple necklace with a beautiful Amazonite smooth briolette wire wrapped in sterling silver and strung on a chain.
The wire wrapped amazonite is about 1.25 inches. The chain can be 16,18, or 20 inches in length.

VISIT www.fizadesigns.com TO PURCHASE THIS NECKLACE - CAN BE CUSTOMIZED!

Swarovski Wire Wrapped Necklace - Aqua Swarovski Briolette on Oxidized Silver

2010-02-08T09:15:00.000-08:00

♥♥ FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE - SALE EXTENDED!! ♥♥

This is a very simple and beautiful necklace. Here I have a sparkly swarovski wire wrapped in oxidized silver.

The chain can be 16,18, or 20 inches in length. The wire wrapped pendant is 0.75 inches.

Please make a comment in the notes to seller during checkout and let me know the size of the chain you want. Thank you!

VISIT www.fizadesigns.com TO PURCHASE THIS NECKLACE

SHIPPING CUT OFF DATES FOR THE HOLIDAYS ACCORDING TO USPS!

2009-12-02T14:15:00.000-08:00

http://www.usps.com/holiday/shippingcalendar.htm

Here are the shipping cut off dates for the holidays this year!

Domestic Mail Class/Product Cut Off Date
First Class Mail Dec-21
Priority Mail Dec-21
Express Mail* Dec-23
Parcel Post Dec-16

International Mail
VIA First-Class Mail®
Africa Dec-4
Asia/Pacific Rim Dec-11
Australia/New Zealand Dec-11
Canada Dec-11
Caribbean Dec-11
Central & South America Dec-4
Mexico Dec-11
Europe Dec-11
Middle East Dec-11

ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY SALE! FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE!

2009-12-02T13:59:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone!

It has been almost a year since I started my Etsy shop (www.fizadesigns.etsy.com) and have had a great experience with a lot of support from you guys! I am having a FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE sale from now until Dec 3 (11:59pm) and 20% to 40% off on select items! Shop for holiday gifts for your loved ones! Don't miss this chance. Also, listed a lot of stuff that I had before but stopped making! GRAB THIS OPPORTUNITY!

Visit me at www.fizadesigns.etsy.com for over 100 different designs and styles. Remember, anything can be customized to your liking!!

BLACK FRIDAY SALE! FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE!

2009-11-24T08:30:00.000-08:00

At http://www.fizadesigns.etsy.com and http://www.fizadesigns.com we are offering FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE! Take advantage of this sale this Black Friday! Also check out the Clearance/Sale section in my etsy shop by going to the following link: http://www.etsy.com/shop/FizaDesigns?section_id=6569652

LIMITED QUANTITY Holiday Spirit Necklace - Cosmic Ruby Swarovski and Sterling Silver Snowflake

2009-11-12T10:32:00.000-08:00

The holiday season is here! And here is a perfect necklace for yourself, or to be given as gifts to your loved ones! This necklace features a lovely cosmic ruby red swarovski, with a sterling silver snowflake pendant which has little clear cubic zirconia crystals on the ends. All components used in this necklace are sterling silver.

The cosmic shaped swarovski is approximately 14mm. The snowflake is a little over 0.5 inches. The chain can be either 16, 18, or 20 inches in length.

Can be purchased by going to the following link in my shop on ETSY:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33885707

LAST ONE Turkish Maple Leaf Necklace

2009-09-17T06:13:00.000-07:00

CAN BE PURCHASED BY GOING HERE: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27867625

LAST ONE! Turkish Maple Leaf Necklace - Real Maple Leaf and Turquoise on Sterling Silver

This maple leaf is designed by taking a hand-picked real leaf and painting the surface with a copper based paint. Once the natural surface is coated with the copper metal, it is dipped in sterling silver. The result is a beautiful handcrafted piece of wearable art. This necklace is composed of one sterling silver maple leaf with an almond turquoise dangling on the side. All components used in this necklace are sterling silver.

The necklace can be either 16, 18, or 20 inches long. The leaf alone is about 2 inches in length. The turquoise is a generous 18mm.

Red Bedazzled Earrings - Red Wine Quartz on Sterling Silver

2009-07-17T11:03:00.001-07:00

Red quartz contains the properties of clear quartz, while adding its own properties of cleansing, harmony, clear thinking and decision making. It also helps to increase energy levels, create positive action and assist with memory recall. This is among the most powerful and versatile of crystals. It aides in positive action, and produces an abundance of physical energy, vitality and is excellent for amplification, storage, focusing, transfer, and transformation of energy. It can be used to clear, to heal, to attract, and to protect. These earrings are composed of three red wine quartz wire hung on an sterling silver earwire. All components used in these earrings are 100% sterling silver.

The earrings measure a little over 2.25 inches in length. The red quartz are about 10mm each.

These can be purchased at http://www.fizadesigns.etsy.com/

Fuschia Rose Garden Lariat - Fuschia Crazy Lace Agate and Goldstone on Sterling Silver.

2009-07-16T22:02:00.000-07:00

Green Amethyst Lux Necklace - Prasiolite or Green Amethyst on Sterling Silver

2009-07-07T13:14:00.000-07:00

Green amethyst, also known as Prasiolite,Vermarine or Lime Citrine is a durable, gemstone, ranging in color from a light sage green to a deep grass green. Like the familiar purple amethyst, it is a member of the Quartz mineral family. Elegant by itself, or paired with sophisticated diamond accents, green amethyst lends an exotic yet understated beauty to fine jewelry fashions. This lovely necklace is composed of a beautiful big green amethyst briolette in the middle with oval green amethyst on each side. All components used in this necklace are sterling silver.

The necklace measures about 16 inches in length with a 2 inch extender in the end. The middle briolette is about 15mm and the oval green amethyst are 12mm x 10mm each.

To purchase, please go to www.fizadesigns.etsy.com

Great bridal necklace!

FW Pearl and Carnelian Bridal Bracelet

2009-07-01T20:09:00.000-07:00

July 4th Necklace, Blue Chalcedony, Red Wine Quartz, and Moonstone on Oxidized Sterling Silver

2009-07-01T06:51:00.001-07:00

Jewelry Show at SmithHaven Mall, Lake Grove, NY

2009-07-01T06:45:00.000-07:00

Here are the pictures from my jewelry show last weekend in SmithHaven Mall. Thank you to all of my customers who visited me!
Enjoy!

Smoky Mountain Earrings - Smoky Quartz on Sterling Silver

2009-06-13T22:56:00.000-07:00

Smoky quartz is a variety of the Quartz. Smoky Quartz is said to alleviate stress and transform fear, anger and other negative emotions into positive energies, thus having a comforting and calming effect. It is also said to provide clarity of thought, improve intuition and enhance survival instincts, and to stimulate higher awareness in meditative states. These dainty little earrings are composed of a single high quality shiny faceted smoky quartz, wire wrapped in sterling silver wire and hung on a sterling silver earwire.

This can be a great bridesmaids earrings!

Want a custom bridal order? Email me at fizadesigns@hotmail.com and I promise you will not be disappointed!

London Blue Topaz Sterling Silver Ring

2009-06-01T13:40:00.001-07:00

This is a ring I made recently with a rectangular faceted London Blue Topaz. The ring is sterling Silver. Please comment and let me know how it looks!

My New Pretties all put together in a Slide Show

2009-05-31T09:45:00.000-07:00

The French Lily - Fleur de lis Charm and Labradorite on Sterling Silver

2009-05-18T19:38:00.000-07:00

I am so excited about listing this new necklace here on my blog. I couldn't wait to tell you guys all about it. I have this beautiful new necklace listed in my shop. You can click on this url to see it in my shop:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25229369

It has a beautiful Fleur de Lis charm with a labradorite dangling on the side. I usually don't admire my work so much but I am loving this piece!

I would love your comments and feedback on this! Let me know what you think!

Shiny Leaf Earring - Ruby and Blue Topaz on Sterling Silver

2009-05-17T17:01:00.000-07:00

Ooo I made these new lovelies that I am very proud of. These earrings have a lovely little leaf charm dangling from a chain and two strands on the side. One strand has 3 blue topaz stones and the other has a ruby. They dangle beautifully and look gorgeous! Simple yet graceful! I will be putting more editions of this necklace later on at my website. Here have a look:

My Little Angel - Blue Topaz with Sterling Silver Angel Charm

2009-05-16T15:47:00.001-07:00

This is the cutest necklace ever. It has a beautiful Angel Sterling Silver charm with a little blue topaz dangling. Topaz is the birthstone of December. It can be a beautiful gift of an adult of a little girl. It is so cute and dainty. I was also thinking about launching a new Garnet Edition of this necklace. Keep an eye out in my store for that!

My Flashy Heart - Labradorite on Sterling Silver Heart Charm

2009-05-16T00:32:00.000-07:00

Here is one of my favorites. I love this necklace.

It is composed of a single faceted labradorite briolette attached in front of a Sterling Silver Heart on a sterling silver chain.

Here is a picture for you guys. You can also check it out at the following url

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25041710

Gemstone, Tree of Life Lariat, and more!

2009-05-15T23:57:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone,

I finally managed to go and visit this gemstone place. It was a huge warehouse!!! They had these beautiful gemstones that I went all Goo Goo Gaa Gaa over! I spent so much money and now I can't wait to start working on my new projects.

My hubby is the sweetest ever. He is always organizing my beads and my jewelry for me. I have a wonderful working area now! He does not let me touch anything until he's done tagging and labeling everything.

Gemstones need to put nicely in seperate bags so that they don't get scratched up. So, now I bought tons of those little baggies to put each stone individually in.

I also have pictures from my jewelry shop. I listed this beautiful Tree of Life Lariat the other day. Here is a picture!

I will be posting more pictures of my new jewelry so keep visiting!

FEATURED SELLER THIS MAY IS ANNA WHITE, AKA AIRPORTLOVESTORY

2009-05-07T16:46:00.000-07:00

Starting this month, May 2009, I have decided picking a really talented and hardworking ETSYian who deserves some credit for their work, as a Featured Seller on my BLOG.

This month's Featured Seller is Anna White, also known to some as airportlovestory. You can visit Anna's lovely shop at http://www.airportlovestory.etsy.com/ where she has everything, from jewelry to supplies, and even gifts. What made me want to interview her were her 'Red Reds Earrings' which I adore and now own! Here is a picture:

When I had a little chit chat with Anna here is what she had to say.

Tell us a bit about yourself - name, location, affiliations, personal stuff.

Hi! My name is Anna, and I live in Omaha, NE with my boyfriend Jake in an inspiring old house partitioned into apartments. I spend most of my free time on Etsy.com, working on improving and maintain my online handmade shop, http://airportlovestory.etsy.com/. I work for a wonderful business called Teddy Bear Connnection, a local stuff-your-own-animal store, with cars and race track, to boot! I hope to be the manager come Christmas, and I think I can make it happen, the owners really like me - knock on wood! ;)
As for personal stuff, well, I’m eccentric, neurotic, and generally weird. I have lots of fun mood swings, hate doing the dishes (I simply refuse), and love shopping. I don’t even have to buy anything, I just have to be in a store for an hour or two or 14, and see what’s on sale and look at eeeeeverything! I end up doing this alone, of course, haha, but it’s good to see all the fashions and trends out there, and incorporate it into my creations.

Apart from creating things, what do you do?

Honestly, creating things is EVERYTHING I do! I write songs and play guitar/sing around town, and the most rewarding part of that is when the music and lyrics come together with a crowd full of smiling, bobbing heads. I also sometimes cook dishes that I make up in my head and never get the recipe for (it usually doesn’t turn out so great or edible!) I make jewelry, of course, and bead mixes. Sometimes, I make bad decisions, or start a new project I can’t seem to finish. All that aside, I always create love. And spread it all over like the world’s a big piece of toast! (I also create jokes in my head that come out as non-jokes!)
OH- And I opened up a new Etsy shop, http://beadsinflight.etsy.com/ – where I sell supplies, including beads and charms for my fellow jewelry makers. It helps sustain my PayPal balance and since supplies sell quicker than jewelry, it’s keeping me busy on slow days! J

What handmade possession do you most cherish?

I made a necklace awhile ago, when I first opened my Etsy shop in April ’08… that has a foam bird, antique key, a rhinestone charm on it, that represents my boyfriend and I’s relationship. I used the tiny foam bird to cheer him up when he was the saddest I’ve ever seen him (poked him in the nose with the tiny beak, screaming “Cheep! Cheep! Cheep cheep!”) … the rhinestone is the very first thing I left/lost at his house when it fell off a necklace and showed up a week later, making him smile and call me right away… and the key is from eBay, but obviously represents the key to his heart - I KNOW! Nauseating, right? Plus, I just got a tiny aluminum charm with a J stamped into it, for Jake, my lovie. J

How do you promote your work?

I network with other Etsyians in chat rooms (especially Featured Seller), I talk to strangers on the street about my work, I go shopping with friends who see jewelry they like and I smile coyly and say, “I can make that for $5 less, and in a color you’d like better.” And I work with other Etsyians, giving away free jewelry in turn for distributing my business cards with their orders. I’ve been thinking about some other ways to promote, including bumper stickers, referral program, and frequent buyer cards, but I’m still working out the kinks in those.

In ten years I'd like to be…

My long-term career goal is to own and run a business along a main shopping/dining strip in a nice city (think the San Antonio Riverwalk, downtown Seattle, Kansas City Court, NYC’s 5th Ave, etc.). My building and business with be two suites and two-fold. One suite will be a handmade boutique, more or less taking other artist’s talents and putting them into an offline Etsy-type shop. The other suite will have fine art and a stage for local artists and small name fame to perform… pretty cool idea, huh? I also can’t wait to be the proud mama of a beautiful baby, when that time comes. I want to travel and learn and grow and experience things in not-so-typical ways.

Thank you for reading more about me! I invite you to visit my shops, http://airportlovestory.etsy.com/ & http://beadsinflight.etsy.com/, and my music, at http://myspace.com/airportlovestory. Hope to see you soon!

2009-05-05T13:54:00.000-07:00

Hello Hi everyone,
Some of you might have seen my new jewelry collection. Now I only offer Sterling Silver and Gemstone Jewelry in my FizaDesigns ETSY shop. http://www.fizadesigns.etsy.com !
I have about 17 items in my shop currently out of which 15 are necklaces and 2 are earrings. I have a lot of stuff to make and not enough time. I am also trying to add a lot of new stuff in my bead shop at http://www.fizadesignsbeadshop.etsy.com ... really cool new things for all jewelry makers ... beads start at 99cents!
Oh been so busy lately with everything. I will add new pictures later on tonite so don't forget to check out my blog later.
Bye for now!

Bond of Love Mothers Day Necklace, Aquamarine Quartz and Moonstone

2009-04-20T10:46:00.000-07:00

Hey all,

I am so excited because I just started a brand new line of jewelry, which I had been waiting to start for a while. I am going to start making real gemstone and sterling silver or Gold jewelry. I am still trying to find the right supplies and everything but today I listed my first gemstone necklace. I am so happy with the way it came out. It is inspired by my very beautiful mother who has always taught me to love. It would be a great Mothers Day gift for any mother or woman who means a lot to you.It is beautifully composed of a beautiful aquamarine quartz and a moonstone embellished on a sterling silver chain.The length of the chain is 16" but can be altered to your size requirements.

Here is the link so that you can take a look yourself:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23934548

Here are the pictures! Please feel free to pass any comments!

I will see you all later!

Holiday Inn Art Show - April 19th, 2009

2009-04-18T06:33:00.000-07:00

Hello ALL

I have been so busy planning and getting ready for the Art Show tomorrow. If you guys are in town that do please do stop by. Here are the details:

April 19th, 2009
10am - 5pm

Holiday Inn of Plainview, Long Island
215 Sunnyside Boulevard
Plainview, New York 11803

Please do come and visit. I have my jewelry stall together with my mom's art stall. Prices are going to be very reasonable! I will have all earrings for $5! I also have beautiful costume necklace which are not even listed in my ETSY shop yet (www.fizadesigns.etsy.com)! You will find great deals that you will love! I also have group discounts available. If you get 5 or more things you get 10% off! Don't miss it! I am trying to sell all my jewelry so that I can start a new line in my ETSY shop.

So I guess I will see you all Sunday in Plainview!

Bye for now, I have to get all my stuff ready! =)

2009-04-16T21:41:00.000-07:00

Hello folks,

What is everyone upto today? I went to a party this past weekend and I just thought I'd post a picture of Fiza here in her yellow dress. Check it it out:

Please feel free to comment. I am going to bed. See you all soon.
Buh-Bye and nite nite!

2009-04-15T21:48:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone,
It has been a really long time since I came in here. What can I say. I got so busy with managing two shops. The new one, the bead shop has been keeping me extra busy! I get a couple of orders in that shop in a day. Promoting and selling is not the only hard part, packing them up and going to the post office every single day is pretty tough too! Sometimes I think I should skip a day between going to post office. I just have so much to do sometimes.
My bead shop has 88 sales now within 2 weeks and that makes me so proud. I mean I did have to do alot of hard work and spend a lot of time on it but in the end it was all worth it!
I need to go to sleep. I am so dizzy from sitting in front of the laptop all day.
Nite nite all and sweet dreams,
Lots of Love,
Momina

My new Bead Shop

2009-03-31T12:06:00.000-07:00

I had a lot of extra beads lying around which I never used. So, I thought why not share those beads with everyone else. I just opened a new bead shop on etsy with really cool beads. The link is http://www.fizadesignsbeadshop.etsy.com/

You really must check it out. I have everything here for $0.99 at the moment. Shipping is also only $1.50 and $0.15 for each additional item you purchase. I am very excited about this new shop. I do need lots of visitors and hearts as those are what make my day and encourage me to do more.

Also, I made some new pieces for my jewelry shop. I just didn't have time to list them yet. I have this pair of earrings which go very well with my Luck of the Irish Green Heart Necklace. Here is a picture but its not that great so I will try to take more nice pictures and list it as soon as possible on my etsy.

Check it out. I will be back with more news later this week. Bye Bye!

Happy Thursday!

2009-03-26T07:24:00.001-07:00

Here are all my new creations. I have not posted anything the past couple of days so I will show you all that I have been upto here. I have been busy chatting on etsy and getting to know new people. I have even made a couple of friends.

I have also made a couple of changes to my my etsy page. Go check it out at http://www.fizadesigns.etsy.com/

I changed the shop info, added FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE, and I also edited most of my pictures. Still working on the pictures though.

Here is my new stuff ... check it out:

Please do comment and let me know how you like my new stuff, and also my shops new layout and the way my pictures are now. I would really appreciate it!

Also, you can check me out on twitter at www.twitter.com/fizadesigns

I'll see you all later!

Shamelessly promoting my own store =(

2009-03-20T22:52:00.001-07:00

Hi everyone,
I'm back, after a couple of days. I was just on etsy chat and you had to buy something from someone in order to become the featured seller. I bought something but when I was the featured seller I didn't sell anything. I got all dishearted. I have twitter, a blog here, flickr, and facebook too but its like almost impossible to sell nowadays. I am also on google base now, trying to promote my shop. I love making jewelry and I wish somehow I can make it on etsy. It seems like I get no traffic in my shop. I have a very low number of views everyday, and some days I have no views. It is quiet depressing. But anyways, how are you all doing?
I made a couple of new necklaces that I have to list. I will take their pictures tomorrow, hopefully, and list them within a couple of days. Fiza makes listing everyday on etsy almost impossible for me.
I spent a lot of time in the forums and in the chatrooms today. I hope it helps in the future. I have done a lot of promoting. Now its about time I get some traffic in my store.
Thanks to all my blogs followers. I really appreciate your support, and if I make it big one day I will NOT forget you.
Anyways, it is quiet late which is probably why I am writting all this rubbish so good night people. Sleep tight!!
Love to all,
Momina

2009-03-17T15:25:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone,

How are you all doing? I made a really cool new necklace and I couldn't wait to show it off on my blog. It is called the Three Circles of Faith and is composed of three sterling silver O's hung on a 16" chain. Here check it out on http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22408971

Also, here is the picture, if you don't have time to go to the site.

I will talk to you all later. Bye bye!

2009-03-16T10:03:00.000-07:00

Hellow fellows,
How are you all today? I have been very lazy lately and hadn't really added anything on etsy but today finally I listed 2 new necklaces. I have a doctor's appointment in about 40 mins so I need to go get ready so I better be going.
Also, I wanted to mention I have taken part in an art and crafts show here in Long Island, NY. I will list the details later but its in a Hilton on April 19th. I would love to see you all there. This is my first show so just for the moral boost, that is if you live in the area.
Anyways, I'll get going.
Take care everyone ... cya!

2009-03-14T20:01:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone,

I had been really sick the past couple of days and then my daughter Fiza got sick from me so I'm sorry I didn't update much. I did make some new pieces though and I have their pictures which I will put in the end.

Life has been so hectic ever since I came back from VA. We got back Monday night and then Tuesday I was feeling a little iffy all day and then in the evening I had a fever and couldn't get out of bed. Then the next couple of days I was just lying here and there, too lazy to move. On Friday, I went out with my mom and Fiza to do some shopping for Fiza but couldn't really find what I was looking for. Saturdays, as usual my busiest day because my husband is home and I try to spend most of my time with him in our room watching new movies that we get from netflix. Tomorrow, Sunday, we were thinking about heading out to Queens and just hanging out there on 78th st in Jackson Heights.

I also have a lot of new necklace ideas that will eventually be put in actual form. I just need a little time to get my thoughts together, especially because Fiza has been extra hyper lately.

Anyways guys, I'll be leaving now because it is pretty late.

Here are the pictures of my new stuff, as I promised. Check them out:

Goodnight people!

2009-03-10T14:51:00.001-07:00

This is what I made today and I love the way it came out!

2009-03-10T08:14:00.001-07:00

Good mornin' everyone,

I am back in NY ... sure feels good to be back home. And my little Fiza wasn't that bad on the way back. I'll post a picture of her here in the end.

My mom just went out of the country and she got me lots of new beads .... I am so excited ... I can't wait to start working on my new projects.

Anyways, hope you all are doing great ... I'll put more pictures up soon! Bye bye for now.

2009-03-08T17:02:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone,

I am on vacation in South Virginia which is about 9 hours drive from my place in New York. This weekend was so nice and warm here! It was 77 degrees today!!! Can't wait for summer in NY. Anyways, I just noticed that I didn't put my website here on the blog so here it is:

www.fizadesigns.etsy.com

Please do visit! It would be great for me to see new people!

I am leaving for NY tomorrow morning and it is going to be a nightmare because Fiza hates her car seat! But hopefully it would be a little better this time since the weather is nice and we can take her out of the car once in a while.

I forgot to ask how have you all been doing? Hope everyone had a great sunny weekend!

I'll see you all later! I have to go for now so bye bye!

My Greetings to all of you! INTRO

2009-03-07T06:36:00.000-08:00

This is my first entry in my blog and I am still trying to figure out how to use this thing.

My formal introduction:

Hello everyone. My name is Momina and I am the designer and the creater of Fiza Designs. I live with a very loving husband who supports me in all my crazy endeavors, and a beautiful 1 year old daughter named Fiza, hence my shops name, Fiza Designs.

Jewelry has always been something that has made me curious and I started making it myself about 2 years ago. I am a self taught artist.

I belong to an artist family. My grandmother makes beautiful fabric and silk paintings and scarves. My mother is an artist also. She did her masters in Fine Arts and makes oil and water color paintings. Both my sisters are Graphic Designers. So, I had to do something to fit in the family I was born into, right?

Anyways, enough said for today, my duties are calling me!

Bye bye for now,

Love,

Momina