Statement Necklaces

Statement necklaces that really are one of a kind!
These are my latest creation, handpainted peacocks and wild owls on a half moon denim necklace.

Half haute coture,half boho,completely handmade,handpainted and handsewn

Ties into two sheer light ribbon at the back so you can adjust the length according to your needs.

The necklaces are 10" wide and drops 8" on the front.

Masks for your Masquerade (redundant,I know)

Mysterious courtesan wants to go unnoticed to the Venetian Masquerade Eros Ball,feathers are one of her favorite objects of admiration and silver plume and beads remind her constantly she is royalty.
This designs had been handpainted on a 100% black satin mask. From gold fleur de lis to blue-teal-green peacocks and swans silver feathers.
Completely lined inside. Silver,black and charcoal beads added and Black-emerald toned feathers. Gold beaded flowers and leaves. Peacock tail feathers in iridiscent green and dark browns. Spotted owl feathers and Black crow feathers.

In a black and white photograph

Working in the b&w collection,adding final touches to the already worked handpainted paisley and royalty motifs
Zippers,beads and stones will contrubute to the product artistic finish. Some feathers and other natural objects are substantial to the completion of the outfits. Some royallesque /reinassance/venetian details are part of the inspiration for this new spring black tie/punk classy vs. pure white /fleur de lis/golden years celebration

Satin Masquerade Dreamers Ball handpainted peacock feathers colombina mask

Flirty courtesan with a unique royal attitude,wants to go unnoticed to the Venetian Masquerade Dream Ball
Feathers are one of her favorite objects of admiration and mostly peacock feathers matching her favorite costume gown.
This design has been handpainted on a 100% white satin mask.
Can be worn with or without the brooch.
Venetian Masks Special Edition had been added
to my store on February 11th. One of a kind
handpainted masks with beads stones and feathers.
Order yours.Custom orders are taken by request.
www.norakaren.etsy.com

Nori's Feelings

This pretty necklace is an intricate crocheted work by Aly Hymel,owner of www.daintycrochetbyaly.etsy.com , accented with a red poppy flower that I handpainted on denim fabric . She sold it yesterday and I want to promote her store thankful to her creativity and because she trust another artisans and designers to match her creations.

The necklace is great to match your jeans or a summer dress to create a casual look with one of a kind accesory. Beads are lapislazuli and wood, closed with a button. Just stunning!

A flower with my name

Last night I was following the threads on the community forum of etsy ,when I noticed I was 45 pages behind in my redaing since sunday night....This girls communicate a lot! So rather than keeping with every post I jumped into the names of any one of the member of the ONEADAYCHALLENGE team and checked their shops. That is when I found that beadflora created a flower named after every team member's name. That is so neat and wonderful, and right there I found my flower that is off course sorrounded by peacock feathers, in a black and white beading theme(very me,and actually my favorite combination) and I went to bed happy that the days wasn't only for work but for art and for people who still think of others and create thinking on them . Congrats, you made my day!

Take a chance to visit BeadFloraJewels.etsy.com , the shop devoted to doing beaded flowers with the French technique. Each flower is made with great attention to detail. She creates flowers made of beads for any ocassion. Check out her wedding bouquet showpieces, they are stunning!

Featured artist Aly from DaintycrochetbyAly

Who are you?
Aly is the person behind the hook, always, thinking about the magic world of crochet. My hook understand me and I hold her carefully. I have a little boy and husband, I am originally from Venezuela, a hot country with kind people! ;-)

What do you create?
I crochet anything that comes to my mind and I see in my dreams, inspiration is everywhere... and I never know where is going to take me next time....lately I have been more creative with necklaces, its been my favorite thing to do. I used to do a little each sumer and this year my creativity has been focused on that.
How long have you been doing your craft?
Since I was a very little girl, my oldest sister taught me the basics, and while she was sewing, she kept next to her, we were always busy doing something, we never had time to be bored!, Through the years, I became really obsessed with crocheting, you wouldn't believe!! all the places I used to be crocheting, my classmates and teachers always saw me crocheting ! my family and friends, everybody knew about it!, seriously, I can't stop!.
What do you like about creating?
I love seeing just a thin thread becoming something...beads and threads are my favorites materials.
What do you like about your business?
I like creating something for people that they treasure, I love spreading the word about an art that many people consider something from the past, I hear all the time, "my grandma used to crochet".
How did you find out about Etsy?
One day I was thinking of designing a flower and I started looking for real pictures of flowers, I found flickr and next thing, I found etsy!
Do you sell your products anywhere other than Etsy?
Not right now.
What do you do when you're not creating products for your shop?
I take care of my litlle boy and family!, my most important thing ! My universe. Our blessing. :-)

Pink Denim Jacket Hand Painted and Beaded matching Daintycrochet Pink Bracelet.

This is a unique pink jacket in size 10. It's a very washed pink. Brand new Azara from France. Is one of a kind and my original design. No other sizes.
Check it out at my online store www.norakaren.etsy.com or just open this link
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9449335

I use fabric paint.The paint doesn't fade and the colors stay shiny always. Painted in gold,copper and silver are water resistant because they are real fabric paint. Siver beading added.
Regular wash or hand wash is recommended. No dry clean, no bleach,no fabric softener,please. When iron , don't press on painting.

To view the CROCHET SEXY BRACELET FUCHSIA BUTTONS RINGS just open this link that will direct you to my dear etsian Aly Hymel.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9452903

If you prefer to have this design on your own favorite jacket,jeans or dress ,send them to me and I will charge you only for the painting.

Hope you love them!!
E-mail me for any questions at norakaren2002@yahoo.com

The Dress is finally ready!

I made a whole dress completly from Upcycled Denim Pants. You can call it : Blue Denim Dress with Turquoises and Paisley. The dress was constructed for the grand opening of our shared store by the members of the FDL Team. The long waited date will be June 1st so be ready for shopping!
Dress constructed in many pieces of bootleg jeans in 4 different blue denim tones. Paisley:made of hand sewn Turquoise stones and red fabric hand paint. The stitches are finished with sewing maching but the inside as well as the pattern are one of the kind. Save the earth and look gorgeous!

Fashion,Design and Lifestyle Debutante Ball

Fashion, Design, and Lifestyle: Debutante Ball Team Project May 2008

I am lucky to belong to a very talented team on etsy.com called Fashion, Design, and Lifestyle aka FDL. We get a lot of information from each other,promote our shops(many members have been featured here)and we collaborate and discuss about trends, color,fashion and styles.The team just recently decided to open up a store on etsy. (http://fdlteam.etsy.com )and I'd love you to go there and post your comments or take a look at our creative members blogs and pics.I'm still working on my dress , very hard work on a totally upcycled patchwork theme, that means, using bootlegs from many differents kinds and tones on blue jeans, I created a dress, that fits like a glove. I added real turquoise beadings and flowers, in turquoise too ( our chosen color).I can't wait to post the pictures, in the meantime,go there,observe and be ready for shopping!