Pre-Holiday Jewelry Sale at Vamps

Pre-Holiday Jewelry Sale at Vamps

Get ready to start crossing names of your holiday list early!  Yes get your shopping done early & save dollars, so you can have more time for some fun!  Our Pre-Holiday Sale starts Friday 11-2-12 and ends 11-9-12.  Take 20% OFF all our jewelry.  Use Code: PRE-HOLIDAY at our website.

It's always more special when it's made with love... please consider giving someone special this holiday, handmade jewelry and help support small businesses.
Thanks!
Vamp~

Gothic Jewelry By Vamp

Gothic Jewelry By Vamp

Here is my latest video featuring some of my cool Gothic jewelry.  Available at Vamps Jewelry Boutique

Halloween Metal Skull Earrings

Halloween Metal Skull Earrings 

Just in time for Halloween we are offering a set of FREE Metal Skull Earrings with any jewelry purchase at Vamps Jewelry Boutique   Limited time offer!  Browse both our sites for cool gothic jewelry that's perfect for Halloween and beyond!  Bats, Spiders, and Skulls oh my!

More Cool Gothic Jewelry at Vamps Jewelry Boutique - necklaces, chokers, earrings and bracelets.
*Offer expires 10-10-12

Gothic Dangle Earrings

Chakra Jewelry

New Chakra Energy Jewelry

New to our jewelry boutique is our Chakra Energy Jewelry.  Beautiful dangle earrings with gemstones that represent each chakra.  The gemstones used in our chakra earrings are  red garnet, red jasper, citrine, malachite, turquoise, amethyst and clear quartz crystal.

We have chakra earrings with mystical charms and also simple chakra earrings with no charms, just gemstones.

A bit about Chakras:

Each chakra represents one of the major energy centers of the body.  Different emotions are linked with each of these energy centers.

Chakras are like spirals of energy, each one relating to the others.  For well being it is necessary to keep our chakras aligned and balanced to help maintain our body's own healing process.
If our energy centers become blocked or depleted, our body can not function properly and can lead to problems on any level (body, mind or spirit). 

It's believed that a Chakra responds to the energy produced by particular gemstones and are therefore thought to bring balance and alignment to these energy points in the body.

7th chakra - crown of head, spirituality
6th chakar - 3rd eye, vision
5th chakra - creativity, expression
4th chakra - heart, love
3rd chakra - solar plexus, power
2nd chakra - lower belly, emotions
1st chakra - base of spine, survival

When you wear gemstone jewelry especially gemstones that relate to each of the Chakras not only are you wearing a beautiful gemstone but you are also helping your body stay healthy and balanced.

Chakra Gemstone Om Symbol Dangle Earrings available at Vamps Jewelry Boutique

Selene of 'Underworld'

Selene of 'Underworld'

Underworld is a movie film featuring vampires and werewolves, a dark film that's also a budding love story between Selene, a vampire and Michael, a werewolf.  You really get to see their love grow in the 2nd movie film in the series, "Evolution".

I love this part of the movie dialogue in Underworld, as it show Kraven being jealous that Selene is attracted to Michael.

Selene: Understand that Michael is somehow
important to the Lycans...

Kraven: So now it's "Michael"!

Selene:
Would you just hear me out?

Kraven:
It's beyond me why you're so
obsessed over this ridiculous theory.
Lucian wouldn't be a bit
interested in a human...
...Michael or otherwise.

Selene:
Wait a minute.

Kraven:
You're infatuated with him,
aren't you?

Selene:
Now, that's a ridiculous theory.

Kraven:
Is it?

More "Underworld" script dialogue click here

For more on the film series storyline and characters click here


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Loops for Half-Drilled Beads

Have you ever wondered what to do with half drilled beads?  Take a look at this page on how to make a bail and use half drilled beads.

Loops for Half-Drilled Beads, How To - JEM Library

Blueberry Cobbler

A nice summer time treat for your family.  Freshly picked blueberries made into a cobbler.

Blueberry Cobbler

2 c. Bisquick
3 tbsp. butter, melted
3/4 c. milk (or water)
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 qt. blueberries

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place blueberries and butter in bottom of baking dish. Mix the rest of ingredients (Bisquick, milk or water, sugar and egg) and pour on top of blueberries. Bake until golden brown (about 20 to 30 minutes).

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Quick and Easy Cobbler

1 c. Bisquick
1 c. sugar
1 c. milk
1 can pie filling (your choice - cherry, apple, blueberry)

Mix together Bisquick, sugar and milk. Batter will be runny. Pour into round or square baking dish. Then pour pie filling on top evenly. Bisquick will bake over filling.
Bake at 400°F for 35-40 minutes or until brown on top. Top with vanilla ice cream.

S'mores Recipe

 

Campfire S'mores

Ingredients:

-Graham crackers, broken into squares (half a cracker)
-Chocolate bars, (plain milk chocolate) (get fun size and you wont have to break the chocolate into pieces to fit the graham cracker squares
-Large marshmallows

-Wood sticks or long metal skewers (for roasting the marshmallows)
-Bonfire, campfire, or fire pit

Take (1) large graham cracker and break it in half (one for top cracker and one for bottom cracker).
Place chocolate on one of the crackers.
Roast your marshmallow on a stick until golden brown and starting to get squishy.
Sandwich the marshmallow between the chocolate and the graham crackers press a little, then they are ready to eat.


S’more Turtles:
Graham crackers, caramel and milk chocolate, marshmallow, and whole pecan halves or use
Chocolate Pecan Caramel Turtle Candies & omit the caramel, milk chocolate and pecans.

Follow instructions of original recipe, but instead place chocolate and caramel candy on one of the graham crackers add to the caramel the pecan (this is optional).

Nautical Beach Jewelry @ Vamps Jewelry Boutique

Nautical Beach Jewelry at Vamps Jewelry Boutique

Summer is nearly here and I've been busy designing and making new nautical inspired jewelry. Got most of them listed at the new Vamps Jewelry Boutique.  You can see all the new nautical jewelry pieces here.

I have up on the website earrings, necklaces, bracelets and my favorite is the sari silk ribbon multi wrap bracelet/necklace.

Subscribe to my jewelry newsletter - http://eepurl.com/l-7aP for a chance to win a Mermaid Plaque Sign Free!  I will be choosing a winner at the end of June from all the new subscribers and customers that purchase anything from my nautical beach collection at the new website.

Vamp~

Gothic Victorian Noir Jewelry by Vamp

By the light of the moon
Between the shadows
Vamp beckons you...
Gothic Victorian Noir Jewelry

Gothic Alice in Wonderland

Gothic Alice in Wonderland

 Lots to like about this Alice in Wonderland Key necklace. Silver in color with red/maroon metallic beads.
Available at Vamps Jewelry.  For other Alice in Wonderland Jewelry click here

The Glass Bead

The Glass Bead

Do you love glass beads?  Glass beads come in all forms of shapes, colors, & finishes, and are used by jewelry designers &, crafters to create and decorate all sorts of items. From jewelry, handbags, pillows, clothing to candle holders, artwork & such.

Did you know that glass beads have been made for about 9,000 years?  Glass for beads are made by mixing quartz sand, potash or soda, heated with lime.  Invented by the ancient Egyptians & Romans, they later appeared in India.

Beads are made in various ways:

Wound - where by molten glass is wound around a metal wire, then sliced and polished.
Lampwork - winding molten glass around copper wire heated over a lamp.
Mosaic - where segments of glass cane are fused.
Millefiori - Layers of colorful glass fused in cross section & melted onto the surface of the bead.
Blown - Where a craftsman blows into a glass tube that has a piece of molten glass on the end, turning the glass over heat until the desired size is reached.

Did you know that beads were equivalent to money, & were traded?  Hurray for the glass beads, as they continue to live on & be made into beautiful jewelry & other creative beautiful things.

To see some of our handmade jewelry made with glass beads click on over to our website Vamps Jewelry Boutique.

Lapis Lazuli

Lapis Lazuli

Sterling Silver Lapis Lazuli earrings

Do you love Lapis Lazuli? Did you know that powdered lapis was used as eyeshadow by Cleopatra and that in ancient times, lapis lazuli was known as sapphire?

Lapis lazuli gets its brilliant blue color from its sulfur content. The more evenly the color is distributed throughout the stone, the higher the quality, and the greater the value. Lapis generally occurs with a speckled and strained consistency, with glittering inclusions of iron pyrite. If the pyrite is well distributed, the stones beauty may be enhanced adding to its genuineness.
Read more on Lapis Lazuli

Top Trends in Handmade Jewelry

Top Trends in Handmade Jewelry

When you need a unique look, try pairing handcrafted jewelry with your little black dress or favorite outfit. Each piece of handmade jewelry is unique; there may only be a few of the same piece, and because they are not mass produced, each will have minor differences. Handcrafted jewelry gives you fantastic accessories, conversation starters and something to cherish. As handmade jewelry has become more popular, trends have started to emerge even among these individualized pieces.

Read more here

I think this article states a good fact that when you buy handmade jewelry you really do get a very unique piece of jewelry that no one else will have. It's so much more meaningful and special to give a gift of handmade jewelry and not one that is mass produced.

You can find my jewelry pieces at Vamps Jewelry,

Zodiac Signs - Gemstones

Zodiac Signs - Gemstones

Here is a list of zodiac signs and their gemstones that are associated with the signs.

Aries
Mar 21 - Apr 20 April
Modern - Diamond
Traditional - Diamond
Mystical - Opal

Taurus
Apr 21 - May 20
Modern - Emerald
Traditional - Emerald
Mystical - Sapphire

Gemini
May 21 - Jun 20
Modern - Alexandrite
Traditional - Agate
Mystical - Amethyst

Cancer
Jun 21 - Jul 21
Modern - Ruby
Traditional - Ruby
Mystical - Pearl Moonstone

Leo
Jul 22 - Aug 21
Modern - Peridot
Traditional - Sardonyx
Mystical - Diamond

Virgo
Aug 22 - Sep 21
Modern - Sapphire
Traditional - Zircon
Mystical - Agate

Libra
Sep 22 - Oct 22
Modern - Opal
Traditional - Sapphire
Mystical - Jasper

Scorpio
Oct 23 - Nov 21
Modern - Topaz
Traditional - Citrine
Mystical - Pearl

Sagittarius
Nov 22 - Dec 20
Modern - Turquoise
Traditional - Lapis Lazuli
Mystical - Onyx

Capricorn
Dec 21 - Jan 19
Modern - Garnet
Traditional - Garnet
Mystical - Emerald

Aquarius
Jan 20 - Feb 18
Modern - Amethyst
Traditional - Amethyst
Mystical - Bloodstone

Pisces
Feb 19 - Mar 20
Modern - Aquamarine
Traditional - Bloodstone
Mystical - Jade

How Do I Love Thee...

How Do I Love Thee...

As Valentine's Day approaches many want to express to their beloved just how much they love thee, with something beautiful and special as the love they share.

Consider expressing your love this Valentine's Day with a special handmade beautiful locket charm necklace by Vamp. At Vamps Jewelry Boutique you will find beautiful lockets, cabochon, cameo necklaces that will express to your beloved just how special she is to you.

Shop now & any order over $50 will receive also a free pair of handmade earrings.

Romantic Quotes For Valentine's Day

Romantic Quotes For Valentine's Day

Here are a few romantic quotes that inspire that beautiful feeling of romance and love and might inspire you to write something sweet. Surprise your sweetheart with some of these tender words from the heart. Write them on a beautiful note card or memorize your favorite quote and say it to your lover while looking at them in the eye at that very special moment. Even better if you can write your own words of love, words don't have to be fancy as long as it comes from your heart, your sincerity will shine through and this is what will touch your lovers heart.



Many are the starrs I see, but in my eye no starr like thee. - English saying used on poesy rings


My heart to you is given:
Oh, do give yours to me;
We'll lock them up together,
And throw away the key.
- Frederick Saunders


We loved with a love that was more than love. ~Edgar Allan Poe

For you see, each day I love you more
Today more than yesterday and less than tomorrow.
- Rosemonde Gerard


Come live in my heart and pay no rent. - Samuel Lover

My love as deep; the more I give to thee,
The more I have, both are infinite.
- William Shakespeare

My whole heart for my whole life. - French saying used on poesy rings


A hundred hearts would be too few
To carry all my love for you.
- Author Unknown

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How to Be a Romantic Goth

from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can Edit

Too often, Goths are mistaken for morbid, creepy and harshly dark. Admittedly, some styles of Goth, such as Deathrockers and Vampire Goths can be classed as aestheticly outward and dark. But there is a "softer" side to Goth - and that is the Romantic Goth. Romantic Goths bring out the emotional, sensual side in the Goth culture. They don’t always dress in black or wear heavy makeup, as society seems to think of all Goths. They are creative and intelligent, as well as serene and yes, romantic. If you’re ready to learn how to embrace the soft and dreamy side of Goth culture, simply read on.

Steps

1. Be quiet. This doesn’t mean that you should never talk. However, being loud and boisterous is not going to pass you off as emotional and romantic. Romantic Goths are often soft spoken and thoughtful. Think before you speak. Is that comment really necessary? Has that question already been answered? Will that statement actually lead to a proper conversation? Train your mind to ask these questions before you open your mouth and you’ll be surprised at how much quieter you’ll become.
   
2. Listen. This links in with being quiet. Make a conscious effort to listen to what’s being said to you. People say things for a reason and you owe them the respect to listen. When someone is speaking to you, make eye contact. Nod your head and take in what they’re saying. Try to read their emotions and opinions.
   
3. Find the music. The music taste of Romantic Goths veers a little off the other styles, although all Goths listen to the classic Gothic Rock style (like Bauhaus, Sisters of Mercy, the Cure and Siouxsie and the Banshees). Romantic Goths tend to listen to softer, deeper music. Look for things with meaningful lyrics and instruments. One very popular genre with Romantic Goths is classical music. You can also go for offbeat art rock, like Kate Bush. However, you don’t have to go by the rules. Anything deep and emotional or anything that is soft and dreamy is just as good.
   
4. Determine your clothing style. There are alternate looks you can choose from while being a Romantic Goth. Remember to wear the right colours. Perfect colours include; black, deep red, purple, occasionally green, all worn with black and other strong, dark colours. If you’re a boy, you can simply try to dress with this colour code. Dark, long sleeved shirts with collars are perfect, as well as long and dark, high collared coats. Girls have wider options. Skirts and dresses are good. Skirts can be floor length and flowing, in the same colours. If you want something shorter, try wearing fishnets under them. They usually are only worn by more hardcore Goths, but if you are careful, you can pull off the romantic look. Dresses can be floor length and fancy, in either dark or soft colours. They can also be knee length. Old Victorian clothes and lots of lace also work well.
   
5. Perfect the makeup. Makeup for Romantic Goths isn’t very challenging. Romantic Goths don’t tend to wear much heavy makeup. If you’re a boy, dark eyeliner is fine or no makeup at all. For girls, try softening your skin with a natural coloured blush or powder. Black eyeliner is a good option. If you want, you can draw patterns around your eyes-stars or swirls, or other designs. Try to keep them soft and veer away from harsher prints. If you decide to wear lipstick, red is always perfect. Experiment and find the right shades for you. Eye shadow is optional. If you want to wear it, try natural colours like pinks and bronzes or strong colours like purple or even soft red. If you want to make your face a little pale, dust it lightly with white foundation for a finishing touch.
   
6. Fix your hair. Dark coloured hair usually works well for this style. If you’re a girl, the easiest option would be long, straight, black or dark coloured hair. You can also try dark shoulder length hair. Blunt fringes and bangs work well. Guys can simply have dark coloured hair and if desired, you can grow it a little longer so that it falls over the eyes. Your hair can be either dead straight or loosely wavy. If you have black hair, you can team it up with brighter coloured streaks such as red, blue or purple. Make sure your hair always looks glossy and sleek.
   
7. Accessorize. Accessories will complete the look and add a more sensual touch to any outfit. Essential accessories include:
   
   • Long, black or white gloves - these can be worn with long skirts or dresses.
     
   • Chokers - lacy or bejewelled chokers add a nice touch to any outfit.
     
   • Long necklaces - long gold necklaces go well with softer coloured dresses or shirts. Long silver chains with charms on them can accessorize a casual outfit.
     
   • Bracelets - charm bracelets or silver/soft coloured bangles go well with casual or fancy outfits.
     
   • Rings - fancy old, big rings add a great touch to boys and girls on any outfit. Just don't go overboard.
     
   
   
8. Read. One thing Romantic Goths are famous for is their love of reading. They are great lovers of romance, romantic tragedies and classic favourites. If you’re willing, dive right in and experiment with reading classics. If you don’t think you can handle them, try reading romance, tragedy or even just dramas. Again, Romantic Goth literature is softer and dreamier than the other styles of Goth literature. If you’re looking for something a little heavier, try supernatural themes, or stories including characters such as Vampires and Werewolves. Some suggested titles and authors include:
   
   • Shakespeare - Although this will probably seem strange, Shakespeare is incredibly popular among Romantic Goths. His tragic dramas and romances fit well with this style of Goth.
     
   • Charlotte Brontë -Jane Eyre. Jane Eyre, while not being particularly gothic, is romantic, tragic and dramatic and therefore fulfills all of the qualities of a good Romantic Goth novel.
     
   • Edgar Allan Poe - A 19th century poet, short story writer and literary critic, best known for his macabre tales, contributing greatly to the science fiction and horror genres
     
   • Emily Brontë -Wuthering Heights. Wuthering Heights is sorrowful, tragic and romantic as well.
     
   • Anne Rice - Anne Rice is famous for her religious or gothic based novels.
     
   • You can also try reading poems if you find them easier. Poetry is widely popular among Romantic Goths.
     
   
   
9. Be romantic. Although this step seems obvious, it takes a lot of work. If you’re obnoxious, loud and clumsy, you are going to find it hard to pass off as a Romantic Goth. Try to appreciate the beauty in life and everything around you. Think outside the box and spread your love to the people who surround you. Surprise your partner with a candlelit bath or dinner, with soft dark music or take a moonlight stroll. It isn’t hard to find the romance in everyday life. It’s already there - you just have to open your eyes.
   
10. Find the beauty in the darkness. One of the major talents that Romantic Goths possess is that they are able to find the magic and the beauty in gothic styles and darkness. Goths are often mistaken for creepy and at times you may find yourself thinking the same thing. But there are many hidden beauties in the gothic culture. Listen to the lyrics and feel the words in dark songs and writings - feel the emotion. Open your mind.
    

Tips

• You are either Goth or you're not. You have to have it in you. You cannot and should not force yourself to be someone and something you don't want to be. This article is merely meant to help people ease themselves into the Romantic Goth scene. If you try to force yourself into this, you'll end up labelled a poser.
  
• Don't copy a celebrity, eg Amy Lee, you will look like a fool and a poser.
  
• Experiment with makeup. Play around and see what you come up with. The perfect look takes time, practise and lots and lots of mistakes.
  
• If you're dusting your face white, try to do it lightly. This creates a pale, eerie look, rather than a clown's grease paint.
  
• Knee length, tight, dark boots are a good addition to a fancy outfit.
  
• If people bully you, don't let it impact you. You are who you are and you shouldn't let anyone else change that.
  

Warnings

• Buying all of this clothing can be expensive, so look around at thrift stores first. See if you can customize any of your own clothes by dying or sewing things onto them.
  
• Parents will often not be thrilled at these changes. Try to do this all subtly, so that it doesn't seem too drastic.
  
• Wherever you go, there will always be nasty people. Learn to avoid and ignore them.
  
• Lots of bands such as Evanescence, Seether, Linkin Park, and much much more are catagorized as 'Goth' by the mainstream even though they are not. You can listen to this music if it makes you happy- but you should know it`s not goth. Just as long as that`s not ALL you listen to- you`re good.
  
• Never sleep with makeup on. Clean off any makeup with a proper makeup remover. Sleeping with makeup clogs your pores and lead to several skin issues.
  

Related wikiHows

• How to Be Goth
  
• How to Apply Simple Romantic Goth Makeup for Prom
  
• How to Dress Goth
  
• How to Be a "Classy" Goth
  
• How to become a romantic goth
  
• How to Plan a Romantic Summer Date
  

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