However, two weekends ago, I was doing some organizing and found the pair of earrings I was working on for the September 2008 challenge theme: “Cocktail-Inspired Pieces.” Since I found myself with some spare time, I decided to finish them up.

You can see my original inspiration here. I’ve never had a mojito myself…(I know! Considering that I’m Puerto Rican, you’d think I would have tried one by now), but I’ve always loved the color of the drink. Since I’m not a drinker, this may be as close as I ever get!

Love them as much as I do? Visit the shop page for more photos and to read more about the Mojito Earrings.

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For more information on these earrings and additional pictures, you can find them here in my shop.

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For the 12 Days of Holiday Deals, I’m offering one item on my site at a discount of 30% – 50% off the original price of the item. You only have until midnight EST to make your purchase on my limited edition pieces the day I post them on my blog. So if you want this item, don’t delay. Tomorrow, this deal will be gone!

And as a little extra to everyone who stops by during my 12 Days of Holiday Deals, for each item purchased or each comment left (1 each a day), you’ll get entered to win a $25 gift certificate to my shop! That’s 24 chances to win over the course of 12 days!

The Prehnite Cluster Necklace…A cluster of faceted Prehnite rounds adorn the bottom of this hammered and hand wrapped wire circle adorned with tiny balls. The clarity of the green of the Prehnite and the gleam of the gold circle make this a beautiful statement piece.

The necklace is 20” (50.8cm) in length. The pendant is 1 1/2” (3.81cm) long. All metal is 14kt gold-filled.

Sorry! The day has passed and this Holiday Deal is done. Go check out the latest Holiday Deal in the series!

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The group was started back in June with some fantastic theme’s to play around with. To kick off the challenge group, June’s theme was “La Dolce Vita”, which I previously blogged about. This was the piece I made for the challenge:

La Dolce Vita – $180

This necklace, made with quartz, keishe pearls and watermelon tourmaline, was a hit with the group. I think what they liked the most was its flexibility. Being wearable as one long 36″ necklace or doubled into an 18″ focal piece, really extends its life and usability.

For July, our theme was “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!” and here is my take on the theme:

This was another hit with the group. The blackened sterling silver really set off the colors of the prehnite, carnelian and apatite stones I selected. The only thing was that we couldn’t decide if I should have used peridot instead of the prehnite. I’m actually still on the fence about that! I haven’t posted these for sale, but I’ll make sure they go up next week.

With my birthday and preparations for Dragon*Con, I wasn’t able to get around to making an August “Art-Inspired Piece” theme piece, but one of the great things about this group is that we can catch up on our own time. So I have the materials set out…some beautiful rutilated quartz and imperial jasper pendants that I can’t wait to make into their own little piece of art. My September “Cocktail-Inspired Pieces” theme piece will follow shortly, I’m sure.

There are other groups I participate in that have challenges, but I’m always looking for more to help me expand my creativity. If you like challenges, one of the topics of this week’s EtsyBlogger’s Street Team Carnival is challenges or contests. Reading the the carnival would be a great way to see what other events are out there for participating.

I’ve been thinking about posing a challenge myself. It’s time to use up some supplies! What does everyone think about that?

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More goodies just came in today. I’ve been waiting for these since March. So excited! Pictured from left to right:

• rhodolite garnet rondelles
• prehnite rondelles
• almandine garnet rondelles
• apatite rondelles
• iolite rondelles
• almandine garnet drops
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• citrine drops
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• crystal quartz twists
• peridot drops
• rhodolite garnet hearts.

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If you ever get the chance to do so and live in the local area, stop by Colorbeads of Roswell. Not only do they have a great selection of mineral stones, they have lovely higher end gemstones. As a matter of fact, they also happen to be doing a 50% off sale right now and of course I couldn’t just walk away empty-handed:

From top to bottom: Carnelian faceted twist ovals, Prehnite diamond kites, Iolite faceted coins, Quartz faceted heart briollettes, Moonstone faceted rice, Citrine faceted square pendants

From top to bottom: Quartz faceted rectangle, Labradorite heart pendant, Smoky Quartz faceted rectangle

I’ve hardly broken into the strands from my previous purchasing spree. So that’s it! I’m doing a self enforced moratorium on non-necessary purchases until the end of the year! Hah…let’s see how long that lasts…