I Love to Create Customize Pieces!

I have a great imagination, if I do say so myself. I try not to mimic trends and fashions and create pieces that are true to myself. I would never create a necklace that will fall out of style in three months...I hope and believe my work extends itself through the quarrels of time.

Which is why I am excited to share a few custom orders I've completed over the last few months. I've had simple requests and tried to create pieces to suit their needs and wants. Every customer enjoyed them - which is really what makes me SO excited!!!

Love the Lighthouse:
5x7" frame with 3-D embellishments and real shells

"Hi Staci!! Just want to let you know how much E---n loves his picture frame!!! He has it sitting next to his bed. He LOVES it!! Thanks again!!" --Lori

Trees & More Trees:
4x6" frame with real twigs and "angel" leaves.

"...the...picture frame [was] extra special. Thank you!!!" --Ryan

Peter Rabbit: 5x7" frame, mixed media.

"I love this! Thank you so much for the wonderful frame. :)" --Lynda

Take it from me, customized work is fun, rewarding, and personal and in the end a meaningful piece of art to remember for a lifetime. Contact me anytime - maybe, our imaginations can come up with something wonderful!

New Bracelets at Staci Rose Designs Ebay!

I have been creating. That includes bracelets...four of which I have added to my Ebay Shop, Staci Rose Designs. You can purchase these bracelets directly from my shop, just click on the highlighted text.

Thank you!

Pele's Passion
Agate & Red Jasper Bracelet

Zebra Petals
Zebra Jasper, Rose Quartz & Pearl Bracelet

Sweet Blues
Chalcedony, Aventurine & Pearl Bracelet

Garden Shadows
Blackstone, Obsidian, Yellow Turquoise, Tree Agate, Pearl, Zoisite, Tourmaline, Fancy Jasper, Rhyolite & Peridot Bracelet

Babies Everywhere...Tiny Inspirations

There are two new babies in my life. One, a friends of ours just had a little, or should I say, huge baby. He has features from both his parents and I was very happy to see him and hold him in the hospital. His mother, a friend of mine, had a rough pregnancy and was ready to give birth nine months ago...but, surrounded by friends and family with her baby, she glowed.

The second, we just attended his Brit Milah or in Yiddish, his Bris on Friday. He is my cousins second child but first boy. My cousins were very proud of their new addition to the family as was my Great Aunt. Actually, she was a little too excited. When she asked when DH and I were going to have children, I put my arm around DH's neck and said, "Well, we've been trying to get pregnant, but DH just hasn't been able to." Everyone laughed and she left us alone. (PS...I find, when someone says something absurd to you and you respond with something absurd as well, they usually leave you alone.)

At any rate, I created some picture frames, thinking about the babies, and little ones in our lives, in the lives of my clients - recently one client asked me to create two picture frames for her Grand Nieces! I hope you enjoy my new offerings!

Monkey Fun

Elephant Playtime

Purple & Zebras
Currently available in my Etsy Shop

Peter Rabbit
5"x7" Custom Order - Sold

Feel free to contact me if you'd like to purchase one of these frames or have one customized for you!

Singing the Praises of Slide

What an excellent way to share images!
Slide let me create this little number and show a few of my original oil paintings.
Hope you enjoy!

Please contact me for purchase information, email stacirosedesigns@yahoo.com, or visit my etsy shop http://stacirose.etsy.com! Thank you!

Summer Bracelets - Staci Rose Designs

It's summer and it's been hot! Hot for San Francisco for sure! Mark Twain was right when he said "The coldest winter I ever saw was the summer I spent in San Francisco." And, this is usually the case, but we've had a couple of over 90 degree days where the natives have no idea what to do! Most people don't have air conditioning in the city because the water that surrounds us usually does the trick. But, not this summer!

Inspired by the summer, I have been creating...and my photographer, David Torres, has been very busy! Here are a few Summer Bracelets - I hope you enjoy!

Garden Secrets
Rhodonite, Rose Quartz, Pearl, Crazy Horse Stone, Unakite, Green Garnet, Peridot, Yellow Turquoise & Red Hair Quartz Charm!

Kisses
Coral, Carnelian, Moukaite,
Pearl, Rose Quartz, Ruby,
Red Hair Quartz, Rhodonite

Joyful Waters

Aventurine, Turquoise,
Fluorite, Pearl,
Amazonite,
Chalcedony,
Aquamarine

Sunny Fun
Calcite, Quartz, Coral, Carnelian, Red Aventurine, Nephrite Jade, Pearl, Unakite, Serpentine & Yellow Turquoise

Ophelia's Waters

Lapis, Chrysocolla, Pearl, Malachite, Turquoise, Shell, Chalcedony, Onyx, Fluorite

I will be adding more bracelets to my Etsy shop in the days and weeks to come: http://stacirose.etsy.com. You can always email me at stacirosedesigns@yahoo.com but, they fly like hotcakes - so be sure to check often!

Good for Girls, GREAT for Guys! New Gemstone Necklaces!

I have been so lax...and my husband has been stealing a lot...but I have created some new necklaces geared for the guys! My husband has approved each one and is letting me share these with others. He thinks this is a good arrangement - his own personal jeweler

And, like all my jewelry, I do not create duplicates, so each piece is handmade, original, one-of-a-kind. I got tired of seeing the blah shell necklaces or millions made hemp necklaces that get pretty grubby (most guys and gals treat their jewelry very differently!). And, the first men's pieces I made were for my now husband - a 6'3" man to be reckoned with if anyone said anything about his necklace. But, he hears plenty of "Oh, nice necklace!" which makes him feel like a king.

Berkeley - Shell & Onyx Necklace

African Grassland
Kambaba Jasper & Onyx Necklace

Mojave Desert -

Surreal Jasper, Shell & Wood Necklace

Pampas - Blackstone, Nephrite Jade & Serpentine

Outside -
Lapis & Wood Necklace

Motor Oil -

Blackstone & Hematite

Necklace

Remember! These necklaces are meant to be worn - not merely looked at in a photo. They're created to look good around your neck, no pretension, absolutely masculine. Let me know if you are interested in purchasing any of these pieces; I'd even be excited to create a custom necklace just for you!

Feel free to visit my Etsy shop or email me directly: stacirosedesigns@yahoo.com.

Artistic Inspiration - Staci Rose Designs

Inspiration comes from many places and it varies from artist to artist. I am inspired by textures for my pottery, colors for my paintings, the stones themselves for my jewelry, or even the desires of one of my customers!

I gain inspiration from the different artist groups I belong to, as well. One recent challenge had me creating a Hamsa. Also known as the Hand of Fatima, the Eye of Fatima, or the Hand of Miriam, it is a symbol used to protect against the evil eye. The word itself, in Hebrew and Arabic, literally means "five" - some associate the significance of the five fingers to the five books of the Torah for Jews, the Five Pillars of Islam for Sunnis, or the five People of the Cloak for Shi'ites. In Jewish culture you can find it incorporated in wall plaques, mobiles, keychains and necklaces. Sometimes they are inscribed with Hebrew prayers for the home or travelers.


I decided to take a random idea of wire, pewter charms, and glass beads and make it a reality of a 6 inch wall hanging. This is the first time I have ever created something like this and I had a fabulous time! I am happy to create one just for you - I welcome custom orders! Simply drop me a line at stacirosedesigns@yahoo.com or request a custom order through my Etsy shop!

What inspires you?!!

Do You Need to Give Some Love!

Valentines Day is in the shops and on the lips and minds of many! I have some creations that might fit the bill for friends, relatives, budding relationships, or the best friend you've been married to for 20 years.

"Ahava - Love" Picture Frame

"Hearts & Kisses"

Magic Mirror

"Pretty Girl" - Gemstone Bracelet

"Vixen"
Gemstone Necklace

"Sincerity"
Polymer Clay
Pendant

And, my very favorite, most sincerely special gift to give to every mother, wife, girlfriend, best friend, grandmother, lover, life partner - woman you love! The perfect gift for the woman you love! These are genuine gemstones dangling from sterling silver chain and surgical steel earhooks. (Please note: the photo shown in this post is an actual example that is being loved right now!)

Feel free to check out my Etsy and Ebay shops for more gift ideas! I am happy to create custom pieces just for you - email for more information: stacirosedesigns@yahoo.com!

Have a wonderful, loving Valentine's Day!

Chanuka is Around the Corner!

But my Chanukea's are here!

I had these extra Hebrew building blocks and woke up one morning with an idea to create Chanukea's (Chanukah Menorahs)! As you know, sometimes the image in your head doesn't always become the same in reality. But! I am very excited to share these four pieces I created!


Each Menorah measures approximately 11" x 3" x 3.5", has cork on the bottom to protect your surfaces, and is signed and dated. The metallic blue menorah is currently for sale in my Etsy shop, but please contact me if you would like to purchase one directly from me: stacirosedesigns@yahoo.com!

PS! These are the only four I created!
When they've sold - they're gone,
so hurry and place your order!!!