HOLIDAY SALE!!!!

TICK TOCK......

It’s that time of year again when I put my etsy shop into Holiday mode.  Now’s the time to grab those pieces and enjoy the extra savings.  I have been busy lately creating several simpler pieces with lower price points to ease the wallet during this holiday pinch.  For a limited time, my entire etsy shop will be on sale.  All items are marked down 15%.  Take advantage of the savings while they last!  Stop in today (www.LuvAlisa.com) and look around.  See you there! 

Another Great Norfolk Sunset

Landed in Norfolk, Virginia to enjoy my Black Friday.  It’s no secret I’ve been pinching pennies so shopping this year is pretty much out of the question.  So when I got to the hotel in Norfolk, I already knew what to expect.  Decided to take a walk along the shore and grabbed these shots along the way. Norfolk is a real Navy city. Everywhere you turn, there’s something about the Navy and it’s nice to see. On a future visit I may actually try and visit the Battleship USS Wisconsin (photo above). Putting that on the to do bucket list. 

Believe it or not, as anti-shopping as I was, I did manage to find the mall on this visit.  Thought about going in just to see the frenzy but I figured it would just be way too much temptation to spend money on things I didn’t need.  I opted to watch the priceless sunset instead.  Thank you Norfolk for another great sunset.

Happy Cyber Monday!!

Still looking for that perfect holiday gift? Why not try something handmade? As a reminder my entire Etsy store is ON SALE.  As an added bonus for today only I’ve activated a new coupon code.  Upon checkout use coupon code 10MORE and get an extra 10% off the already reduced prices. I don’t normally put things in my shop on sale so now is a great time to dive in and get that piece you’ve always wanted and spring for something else for that loved one.  As always you can visit my etsy shop directly at www.LuvAlisa.com   The necklace I’m wearing in this photo is currently on sale and available as well.  It’s my bronze Peace, Faith and Love charm Necklace which features pink crystal accent and rose quartz beads.  Perfect gift for someone who loves a little meaning behind their jewelry. So why not take a peek into my online jewelry box?  You might just find that perfect treasure you’ve been looking for.  Hope to see you stop in soon!!  Happy shopping! Happy savings!!

Hello Shopping Season!! Hello SAVINGS!! Hello Etsy!!

Welcome to the Holiday madness.  Last year I don’t recall even having a sale on my items.  This year I have a special treat. Pay close attention.  So I’m running a sale in my etsy shop (www.LuvAlisa.com).  All items in store are discounted at 10% Off.  WAIT there’s more.  For 1 week only, you can save an additional 5% off your entire order with the coupon code 5MORE.  Just make sure you place it in the coupon code box at checkout to take advantage of that extra savings.  Coupon expires on 12/2/2015.  So if you’re thinking of picking something up for yourself or a loved one, do it now. With the extra coupon code you will have a total of 15% Off.  Please feel free to let me know if you have any questions.  As usual, I can’t wait for you to explore my jewelry box for that special find.  Stop in at www.LuvAlisa.com.  Thanks!!!

JUST LISTED in my Etsy Shop!

Had a chance to catch up on a few things before I run back out the door and wanted to let everyone know that I got a new batch of jewelry up in my etsy shop.  Listed them today and this Aquamarine Moonstone Bird necklace is among them.  It’s my personal favorite!!  Guess I’ve been kinda into the dainty subtle pieces lately. 

Anyway, this necklace features a rhodium plated bird pendant accented by aquamarine and moonstone gemstone beads. It’s very elegant, simple and subtle.  It’s one of those pieces that can be dressed up and dressed down.  It will go with nearly any outfit. It’s just one of those feel good simple pieces that will be sure to get compliments.  Handmade as usual by yours truly.  Find it along with many other pieces in my online jewelry box found at www.LuvAlisa.com.  Feel free to pass along the news to friends and Hope to see you shopping soon!  

FINALLY!!! New Jewelry Designs & a SALE!!!

FINALLY!!!  New jewelry designs & a SALE!!!

I’m so excited to share that I FINALLY have some new designs available in my etsy shop (www.LuvAlisa.com).  It’s been a long time coming and being back feels so good!  To celebrate I’m putting my entire shop on sale for a short time. Save 10% off your order today.  

I’ll admit it.  I sat here for months with what I call “beaders block.” I tried and tried to come up with a new design for my shop (www.LuvAlisa.com) but nothing was flowing. Things that used to come so easily to me in minutes weren’t there anymore. For those who know me personally know the last two years have been a whirlwind of constant change in my life and for a while there I had no choice but to take a break from my jewelry making. Getting back on the horse hasn’t been an easy process and I’m still trying to find my routine with my new work schedule. I’m hoping to be more consistent with it, so bear with me as get my bearing straight.  Anyway, a couple of weeks ago I got REALLY REALLY excited. I actually had a breakthrough.  My beaders block suddenly lifted and this necklace design was born and that is why I am featuring it today. It was the first of several new pieces I’ve added to the store. 

This copper tone lariat style necklace features a single key charm.  The chain runs through the center of the key hole and attached to the end is a single wire wrapped blue crystal.  Accenting one side of the necklace is a line of crystal beads. This necklace doesn’t come apart. It is worn by putting it over your head and adjusting to whatever length you choose.  This is a delicate design. It’s a fun piece that can be dressed up or dressed down, you choose.  

This piece and many other beautiful handmade jewelry pieces are available in my jewelry box and waiting for a good home. I hope you take some time and stop in today!!  

JUST A DRAGONFLY

JUST A DRAGONFLY....

Figured it was time to do a little updating to the blog.  Just wanted to share the newest addition to my etsy shop. Do you like it?  

This handmade necklace features a bronze dragonfly with a wire wrapped pink rose quartz stone. Dangling from the dragonfly tail is a freshwater pearl and crystal.  This necklace is currently for sale in my etsy shop found at www.LuvAlisa.com.  Swing by to swoop him up!

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!

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.

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. 

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. 

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