International Gem & Jewelry Show

I got some goodies at the Dulles International Gem & Jewelry Show!

Some of the beauties I picked up are chalcedony druzy, shell, labradorite, candy jade, apatite, carnelian, lots of chalcedony, peruvian opal, rutilated quartz, quartz nuggets, amethyst, and more! :-)

Keep checking back for new and exciting jewelry pieces made from these beautiful gems!

Beach Window Sash

Remember that work in progress? Well here is the finished piece.

You can purchase this gorgeous oil and acrylic painting at my studio, Kelly's Artbox, on Mill St. in Occoquan for $98

it's painted on an antique window sash from Albany, NY.

Don't you just love the Adirondack chair?

Want a custom window sash to match your home decor? No problem! Just contact me for info and pricing :-)

Spring Sale at Kelly's Artbox

Spring Sale!
20% off all earrings in store and online.
If purchasing online, please wait for the updated invoice before paying.
Some of these little on-sale beauties include:

Sweetheart Hoops $9.60 (normally $12)
hammered gold-filled hoops
Afternoon Sunlight- $13.60 (normally $17)
Sterling, genuine amber and goldstone

Cheerio- $16 (normally $20)

Sterling, coral, swarovski crystal

Check out my store in Occoquan, Kelly's Artbox, or online at http://www.ofnaturedesigns.etsy.com for more great on sale earrings!

Fresh for Spring in Kelly's Artbox

As some of you know, I have recently taken on some awesome handmade goods from other artist's for my store, Kelly's Artbox, in Occoquan, VA. Here are some of the products you can find there-- fresh for Spring!
Gorgeous handmade albums, mini books, wooden lockets, and sterling vintage button rings by Casey/"AcrossthePond" from North Carolina. Her work has a vintage feel and uses vintage buttons and high quality papers. Items range from $3-28Melissa Abrams from Canada makes adorable handmade bobby pins and hair ties with fabric covered buttons. Her work is super cute and would appeal to a variety of ages! $4-6

You can also see some handmade florals by Muah, and I recently got in some handmade soaps from "SudsNSuch" in Manassas.

Stop in and get some great affordable items!

Feather Crazy

So lately I've been on this feather earring kick. Here are some of the little gems I've made. :-)

All are made from naturally molted parrot feathers, blue and gold macaw, scarlet, and amazon parrots.

New for Spring OfNatureDesigns Jewelry by Kelly Campbell

"Brittanie" Feather earrings: $17
"Coral Reef" Chain Charm Necklace: $36.50

"Grey Sky Morning" Chalcedony Necklace: $54

"Granny Smith" Jade Emerald Necklace: $27

Well I have been busy busy busy trying to make fresh new jewelry items for spring. In my spring/summer line you'll find colors like apple green, lavendar, fuschia, teal, and goldenrod

Lots of chalcedony and faceted gems-- and see what I picked up from the Dulles International Gem and Jewelry show!

Soon to come are new pmc artclay fine silver pieces-- so keep checking back! CHeck out my spring line here: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5290743&section_id=5849414

Kelly's Artbox Now Taking Consignment Work!

My studio and store, Kelly's Artbox in Occoquan, Virginia will now be taking on consignments from other amazing artists for handcrafted goods. I want to start growing my business and can't do it all by myself! :-) I have plenty of space and am looking for nature-themed items, soaps, bath items etc. If you are interested or know someone who is, please contact me, Kelly, for more information at kcampbellartist@hotmail.com

Some of the items you can expect are gorgeous handmade soaps, lotions, vintage inspired items, and handmade cards.

I look forward to working with you!

New Earrings from OfNatureDesigns OND

Brand new gorgeous earrings from OfNatureDesigns, Kelly Campbell Jewelry.

There's a mixture of brass, silver and gold from $16-22!

Please visit my etsy site to purchase some of these beauties~ http://www.ofnaturedesigns.etsy.com/

There's chalcedony, cherry quartz, orange garnet, apatite, genuine amber and more!

Green Accessories; Eco Friendly Jewelry

It seems that everywhere I go I see the phrase "go green". So much so, that it has become a trend (let's hope not a fad) in everyday life, art, fashion, and more. I have a few designs in my shop that I wanted to talk about that would be the perfect gift for that "green" person in your life.

My Guitar String Ring is made completely by recycled/repurporsed guitar strings that are sent to me by musicians all over the DC area. Each one has it's own personal musical story. The one's pictured are $13, and they're stackable! To purchase this ring, or a guitar string ring of a different style, please visit: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17722770

My Mod Silver Bird design is one of my most popular. It is made from Artclay, which is a precious metal clay (99.9% silver suspended in a clay binder). Artclay is made from recycled silver from the film industry. Now I've turned it into a cute little bird to adorn your neck.

Necklaces range from $28-34 you can purchase them here: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16625647



Don't know what to do with your old broken watch? Turn it into a "timeless" piece of jewelry (sorry I couldn't help myself :-)
Alot of times in my designs I will use objects I've found, old keys, etc. This necklace "Time for Steampunk" features watch gears, hands, etc. and an antique winder. It's one of a kind, $46 and can be purchased here: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17810589

My entire Etsy shop (http://www.ofnaturedesigns.etsy.com/) is natured themed and you'll find lots of great eco-friendly accessories there! Hope this inspires you to look good and be green doing it. :-) Happy Shopping!

Handmade Florals and Wreaths

My sister, Shannon makes some gorgeous handmade florals arrangements and wreaths with handmade bows. You can check out some of her items in my shop at:

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5290743&section_id=5751984

Turns out I will be doing another craft fair on Decemebr 13th, along with my sister. Details coming soon!

Latest News about Kelly Campbell's Of Nature Jewelry

Well the Falls Church Craft Fair was far from profitable, but I did sell my brass vintage-style line to "Tomboy Jewels". You can purchase the line online at http://www.eliburnhamdesigns.com/ or buy it in person at one of the many shows Eli does. There are also some other awesome things from other designers, you should check it out.

This was my last craft fair for the year! Hope to see you at one of next year's shows!

Model Madness Part 3: Nikki

(View my previous posts to read more about my model photo shoots for my jewelry line OfNatureDesigns.)

Meet Nikki:

Nikki is wearing "Like Little Jewels" Chrysoprase Earrings (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14832140)

and the Small Mod Bird Necklace (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14313863)

You can view more photos of Nikki on her Myspace page: www.myspace.com/ladygwenavear

Model Madness part 2- Jenny

As I've stated before, not only am I an artist in the northern Virginia area, but I also have started my own jewelry line-- OfNatureDesigns: affordable, nature-inspired, handmade, most of it one of a kind. I sell my jewelry in my studio Kelly's Artbox in Occoquan, as well as online on etsy.com

I decided to take my branding to the next step and hired a few beautiful faces to help give my jewelry it's "identity".

You met Julia in a previous blog, over the next couple of days I'll be posting some of the other photos I've taken of the other models. Today meet Jenny. Jenny is wearing my guitar string rings (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14422559)

Fall Mums necklace, and Swallow's Treasure Necklace (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13735397)

(Thank you girls for all your help and smiles!)

Model Shoot for OfNatureDesigns Jewelry- Julia

I am planning on putting together a catalog and am trying to create a certain look/brand for my jewelry. I decided to take some photos that really give my jewelry a professional look. Here's the first of the models, meet Julia:

Julia is wearing "Locked" african turqois and skeleton key bracelet (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13829595)

Secret Cove Key Necklace (sold!) and "Kentucky" bracelet (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14414165)

(Also, special thanks to Lisa, from http://www.lisajuliaphotography.com/ for her help today!)