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CiaoBellaDesign
Hampton Roads
Living Life and making cool stuff!
Interests: Mixed Media, Steampunk Designs, Metalsmithing, Wine, Vintage, Thriting, Creating, Traveling...
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Key Plate Necklace
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We were cleaning out our garage and I came across old slatted wooden doors. We did not need them and as I tossed them into the garbage pile I noticed the hardware. The key plate stood out to me. I removed them off of the doors and saved them. I... Continue reading
Posted Aug 31, 2011 at CiaoBellaDesign's blog
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Bits and Pieces
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Here is a clever way to use up some of your left over jewelry pieces. I had a few miscellaneous beads, big silver plated circles and chain. I wire wrapped the circles together and I also wire wrapped my beads. WA-LA!! A simple fun piece is born. I love this... Continue reading
Posted Dec 7, 2010 at CiaoBellaDesign's blog
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Live More, Need Less
I came across this on the internet and wanted to share. It seems perfect for this time of year when most people over indulge on gifts they can't afford. If you are one of these people who stress over quantity to make people happy.....just don't. It is not important. This... Continue reading
Posted Dec 2, 2010 at CiaoBellaDesign's blog
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My Love Of Thrifting....
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I love this purse. I went thrifting yesterday, scouring the store for vintage finds, random cuteness and crafty deals. I saw this purse and I immediately luv'd the color. How fabulicous.......so fall fitting! It gives my outfits a pop of color. It is suede with the leather straps! LUV LUV... Continue reading
Posted Oct 14, 2010 at CiaoBellaDesign's blog
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My completed enameled piece...
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It is done! Once of the pieces I created, I turned into a necklace. These are two copper circles that I sifted a few different colors on. The two sides that are shown are blue and orange the the other side I have a red and brown. I can mix... Continue reading
Posted Oct 11, 2010 at CiaoBellaDesign's blog
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Enameling 101
My first enameled Piece I recently signed up for an enameling class. This is the first piece I did on the very first day. I LOVE my teacher, Amanda. She is a young artist, who is very talented. I am lucky to have her as a teacher. She is full... Continue reading
Posted Sep 28, 2010 at CiaoBellaDesign's blog
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I am listening to some of your music samples from the Red Velvet Art site....luv it!!
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End of Summer
This weekend we spent the night at a state park with friends. We had a great time. We road our bikes along the bike path wich was along a beautiful beach. You could see the party boats out there and listening to people laughing and having a great time. We... Continue reading
Posted Sep 8, 2010 at CiaoBellaDesign's blog
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Designing is La Vita Dolce!
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Every month I get together with a few groups to create, to be inspired and to learn. It is a great break away from the mundane things in life. When I am creating or learning something new I feel so alive. Everyday at work I am searching for inspiration for... Continue reading
Posted Aug 19, 2010 at CiaoBellaDesign's blog
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I took a silversmith class. I love it! I made a...
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I took a silversmith class. I love it! I made a silver pendant and set my own stone. Being around other artists inspire me. Everyone is so willing to learn and help you along. I am working on a few copper pendants to set vintage images and inspiring quotes! Ciao! Continue reading
Posted Aug 10, 2010 at CiaoBellaDesign's blog
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If you had the chance to travel for a year, where would you go?
I would definatley go to Sicily! I have family there that I never met. I saw pictures when my cousins went. The water is so beautiful, the area is so beautiful. You can just tell they love life and live it well!TypePad Conversations » Answer this question! via terry23669.typepad.com Continue reading
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