MERRY CHRISTMAS!

 

Handmade Bronze Wire Wrapped Chalcedony with Cross & Dove Charm Necklace 

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Hope you all are enjoying your Christmas celebration. As we sit down to enjoy time with our families, let us not forget that Jesus is the reason for the season. Take a moment and reflect on the birth of Jesus and let us not forget that he gave us the ultimate gift, through him we have eternal life.

In celebration of Christmas, we've launched a 10% OFF store-wide sale.  For a limited time, use the coupon code 5MORE upon checkout and get an EXTRA 5% OFF the sale price.

The handmade item I'm featuring today is made up of a wire wrapped aqua blue chalcedony stone.  It is accented by a cross, a bronze dove and a crystal bead.  It's a beautiful combination and is currently available and on sale in my etsy shop which can be found at www.LuvAlisa.com

Merry Christmas and hope you have a safe an blessed New Year! 

IT'S 12/12/12

Wire Wrapped Yellow Chalcedony Key Charm Necklace

IT'S 12/12/12

To celebrate this special day we're running a sale!! Shop today and save 12% OFF all items in stock! As an added bonus, use coupon code 5MORE at check out and save an additional 5% OFF the discounted price!!  Happy 12/12/12 shopping!!

The beautiful yellow wire wrapped chalcedony necklace with freshwater pearl and key charm featured in the photo is still available.  Make it your today by visiting www.LuvAlisa.com. 

Live....Laugh...Love...

LIVE LAUGH LOVE Freshwater Pearl Necklace

Tis the season for giving. To help ease the pinch on the wallet this week we've decided to sweeten the deal, by offering 10% OFF all items in stock.  Prices are already reduced, so just basket and enjoy the savings.

This simple "LIVE LAUGH LOVE" necklace has become a popular item in my shop this past week. This particular necklace has a simple white fresh water pearl accenting the pendant.  It's a great necklace that matches with nearly all outfits. A gift with meaning. 

You can make this pretty piece yours today. It's currently available in my etsy shop found at www.LuvAlisa.com.  Grab it today while it's still available and on sale!!! Happy Shopping!

PERFECT FIND!

 Bronze Wire Wrapped Swarovski Crystal with Dove & Pearl Cham Necklace

 Thanksgiving is over & the shopping frenzy has begun. Cyber Monday is now upon us & the Internet is slammed with deals.  Wanted to make everyone aware that we're joining in the bargain fun.  I've slashed prices on ALL items in my shop.  All items are now 15% OFF, no coupon code needed. Prices are reflected right on the item listing.  AND just for Cyber Monday, on top of the 15% Off, enjoy FREE domestic shipping. You'll need a coupon code for the Free Shipping and the coupon code is FREESHIP1.  Make sure you enter the code before you check out in order to take advantage of the added bonus.

Just listed this beautiful necklace in my shop. It's one of those perfect gift items.  This handmade necklace features a large Swarovski Wire wrapped Crystal Pendant.  The pendant is accented by a dove bird dangling from a freshwater pearl.  The necklace sits on longer chain and the colors of this piece make it a great accessory to wear with nearly any outfit.  It's one of those necklaces that could simply make the perfect gift.  To top it off, even though it's a brand new item to my shop, it too is on sale! 

If you wish to steal this pretty necklace out from my jewelry box, you can do so by visiting www.LuvAlisa.com.  It's currently available but I'm just no so sure for how long.  Happy Shopping!

WINTER BLUE

Bronze Bird Wire Wrapped Handmade Aqua Blue Chalcedony Necklace

As we approach the mad holiday rush, I've decided to give my shoppers a chance to pick their savings.  For a limited time, I'm offering 15% OFF or FREE SHIPPING.  Please see my etsy shop for details & coupon codes.

   

As I sat down last weekend to make some new items, I stumbled across this pretty bird that I've had for a while. I realized I hadn't done anything with him, so I created this simple piece.  This handmade necklace features a single wire wrapped aqua blue chalcedony stone.  The stone reminds me of a winter blue...The bronze colored bird with a branch round out the piece. Simple and gorgeous. 

If you want to give this bird a home, he's currently available in my etsy shop which can be found directly at www.LuvAlisa.com. Don't forget to find the coupon codes & take advantage of the added savings just in time for Christmas..

UNICORN!

Bronze Unicorn Wire Wrapped Rose Quartz Handmade Necklace

So after being under the weather for a week, I finally had a chance to sit down this past weekend and get a little creative. 

When I was a young girl I discovered the majestic animal called the Unicorn. I used to let my imagination run away and always wanted to own one.  I was very disappointed when I learned they didn't exist.  I told my parents I would settle for a horse but that didn't happen either.  Anyway, I know I can't possibly be the only person who loved unicorns and thus I decided to incorporate the mythical animal into my jewelry.  This handmade necklace features a wire wrapped rose quartz pendant as well as a bronze colored unicorn charm accented by a crystal. Very cute. You can actually own this unicorn.  He's currently available in my etsy shop that can be found at www.LuvAlisa.com.

I also wanted to add I'm offering 10% off in my shop until November 16th, but the coupon code is only available on the shop's facebook page.  Click LIKE on facebook and get the code. The facebook page can be found here: www.Facebook.com/LuvAlisa. 

TRUE LOVE

Bronze Rose Quartz Wire Wrapped Pendant with Cross Charm Handmade Necklace

"There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends." John 15:13 

The recent new of the events that unfolded in Libya on 9/11/2012 have been tugging on my heart  lately and it drew me back to the bible verse John 15:13.  The ultimate price one can pay is to lay down his life. Marinating on this verse made me think of the cross. I decided to create a piece symbolizing the ultimate love.

Rose Quartz is often thought of as the stone of love. Since it symbolizes love, I decided to use it as the focal point of this necklace. I wire wrapped the rose quartz stone and paired it with a small cross charm.  The cross symbolizes the ultimate price Jesus paid by laying down his life.  Jesus paid a debt he did now owe because he loved us (sinners) so much.  It truly is the ultimate sacrifice.  

This necklace is currently available in my etsy shop which can be found at www.LuvAlisa.com.     

THINKING OF HOME

 

Sterling Silver Aqua Blue Chalcedony Handmade Dangle Orchid Earrings

A little fun fact about me: I grew up on an Orchid farm.  So every time I see an orchid, I think of home. In my teens I was constantly surrounded by the beauty of the majestic flower known as the Orchid. It's funny, when you're constantly surrounded by such beauty, you take it for granted.  Being away for so many years has given me an appreciation for the flower.  When I recently stumbled upon some orchid components, I just had to make something with them.

  

This is a pair of sterling silver earrings feature wire wrapped Aqua blue Chalcedony beads paired with a fresh water pearl.  Each earring features a orchid flower.  Simple and elegant.

You can add these orchids to your garden of jewels by picking them up in my etsy shop.  You can visit them shop at www.LuvAlisa.com.

CREATIVE KITTY!

Pink Kitty Cat Crystal Lampwork Handmade Necklace

I have a tendency to buy cute beads then figure out what to do with them. This piece is a prime example of my horrible habit of doing just that. Several years ago I found these cute kitty glass beads that I absolutely fell in love with. I purchased some and then stashed them away for a rainy day because I couldn't think of a creative way to use them. I stumbled across the beads recently and decided I needed to change that, thus this necklace was born.

This cute necklace features a glass kitty resembling Hello Kitty dangling in the center of an affirmation pendant accented by crystals and a fresh water pearl.  If you wish to adopt this little cute kitty, she's currently available in my etsy shop that can be found at www.LuvAlisa.com. 

THINK PINK!!

Pink Wire Wrapped Rose Quartz Pendant with Dove Handmade Necklace 

October is breast cancer awareness month, so I've decided to feature a pink item from my shop.  

When I sat down on Sunday to create new items for my shop like I usually do, I ran into a little thing I call beaders block. Nothing I did was really working to my liking. Anyone else suffer from it?  I did manage to create this beautiful piece.  The pink in the rose quartz just called to me. Paired the wire wrapped pink rose quartz stone with a cute silver bird charm and this necklace was born. 

This handmade necklace is currently up for grabs in my etsy shop.  Feel free to visit the shop at www.LuvAlisa.com.  

SIMPLY LOVE....

 

Handmade Bronze Love Crystal Bead Bracelet

Spent my entire weekend scrambling.  For the last several weeks I have been keeping busy by making necklaces and earrings to donate to my friends ministry Love Your Neighbor located in Pago Pago, American Samoa.  I am happy to report that the project is finally complete. Please check out my friends non-profit at Samoalyn.org. 

With the little time I did have, I was able to come up with a couple of new pieces for my shop. I have been staring at this little "love" connector bead for weeks and finally came up with this simple bronze bracelet.  The bracelet features blue and crystal beads meshed in with bronze chain.  The bracelet secures with a lobster clasp.  If you're interested in purchasing this bracelet it's currently for sale in my etsy shop, which can be found at LuvAlisa.com. 

COLORS OF AUTUMN.....

Bronze Dangle Wire Wrapped Carnelian & Crystal Earrings

It's that time of year again, when we start see the vibrant colors as a result of the changing of the seasons. As I welcome the cooler weather and wait for the beauty of the season to appear, I decided to take to my bead board and create jewelry reflecting the colors of Autumn.

  

Here is a simple pair of dangle earrings I made last weekend. The earrings feature wire wrapped orange carnelian beads accented by green and orange crystal beads.  Simple and pretty. 

If you wish to purchase these earrings I have them currently for sale in my etsy shop found at LuvAlisa.com. 

You are Special...

 Bronze Carnelian & Crystal Bird Cross Handmade Necklace

"Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?" (Matthew 6:26)

Yesterday I sat and sat staring at an array of beads on my bead board trying to figure out how to create something unique.  I felt as if I had an artistic block, trying to think of someone special to make. I picked up this bird pendant and something lead me to pair it with a cross. The result was this simple bird necklace being born.  

When I took a step back and studied what I had created the bible verse Matthew 6:26 just jumped into my thoughts. Always remember that you are special in God's eyes. No matter how insignificant you feel, you truly do matter. 

Aside from the bird and the cross charm, this necklace also features orange carnelian and crystal beads. Simple beauty. It is currently for sale in my etsy shop which can be found at LuvAlisa.com. 

Fly Hummingbird! Fly!

Hummingbird Rose Quartz Handmade Necklace

So I've spent the last several days learning both Blogger and WeHeartIt.com  I must say I've been enjoying both.  Posted this piece on We Heart It a few minutes ago and I've been watching the heart number grow. I must say it's quite humbling when something I create can be liked by total strangers. 

I dreamed up this piece a few weeks ago after receiving a shipment of beads with these adorable hummingbirds. I've noticed that there are many people who have a fondness for birds. I admit, I love them too.  I just felt that a hummingbird would be a nice addition to my collection.  This necklace features a wire wrapped Rose Quartz pendant with a crystal accent. That paired with the hummingbird make this a very pretty but unique necklace that I know will bring happiness to someone one day. 

This hummingbird is currently looking for a home to call his own. If you wish to visit him, you can currently find him in my etsy shop that can be found at www.LuvAlisa.com. 

Angel Wings....

ANGEL WINGS MOONSTONE EARRINGS

ANGEL WINGS....

Sitting here watching the Endeavour Shuttle on TV make it's final flight around Southern California Piggy backed on top a 747 is making me feel a little teary eyed this morning.  Such a beautiful sight in the sky and just knowing this is the last flight for this machine makes everything so bittersweet. 

As I watch this flight live on TV, I thought about which piece of mine to share on my blog today and it was clear to me that it has to be these cute Angel Wing moonstone Earrings are fitting for the mood. The space shuttle reminds me of a little angel in the sky. These simple earrings are bronze in tone and feature a simple pure white rainbow moonstone gemstone.  Something fun to spice up any jewelry collection. :)

I Believe...

I Believe Handmade Citrine Necklace

Made this necklace this past weekend. I visited a bead shop recently and found a little charm with the words “I Believe,” written on it and immediately I just knew I had to pair that charm with a cross. This is the end result. The necklace also features a pretty golden yellow wire wrapped citrine bead. 

I just joined we heart it last night and this picture was my first post. To my surprise I awoke this morning and it has been hearted 90 times over night. Love that people are hearting it. :)

Just a little bit about me

So I’ve never really blogged before. I’ve decided to give it a try and take the plunge tonight. Hoping I’ll be able to stick with it because I know this can get time consuming and time is very precious these days.  Anyway, just created this blog to bring brand awareness to my little etsy shop called Luv Alisa, which can be found directly on the web at www.LuvAlisa.com.  I make handmade jewelry, so feel free to stop by and check it out. I try to update it weekly. 

A little bit about me: I’m in my 30s.  Born and raised in the great state of Hawaii but now living in a crazy city called Los Angeles. I have been making jewelry only for a couple of years but mainly just for friends. I have never taken a formal jewelry making class in my life. I basically taught myself. I have no idea why I started down this path, but I’m enjoying it.

Things I like: chocolate, dogs and ice cream! My favorite music group when I was 12 was the New Kids on the Block, and all I can say is that some things never change!  :)

God truly inspires me and I believe that is often reflected in the jewelry pieces I create.  When I sit down each week to make my jewelry pieces, I’m often listening to a church sermon on my Harvest iphone app.  It’s one of those apps I have absolutely grown to love! 

I enjoy creating pretty things that bring smiles and warm feelings for others.  Each of my pieces are created with LOVE in mind.  

Anyway, that’s me in a nutshell.  I will try my best to keep this blog updated. Thank you for dropping by and taking the time to read this.

Luv,

Alisa