The Start of Dragonfly Jewels and Stories

"Brooch Box"
Some of the items I
will use in creating!

This blog will showcase my repurposed vintage jewelry and handmade purses from vintage and unusual fabrics... mostly! These new creations will be one of a kind and are only coming out a few at the time.

Why have I chosen "Jewels By Dragonfly?"

The dragonfly has always been something I have watched ... and collected pins and necklaces to wear. They seem to have a special significance for me. I did just a little research and found quite a few stories about them... one of them saying they are considered to be a "messenger." I like that!

So .... I have also been writing little stories of about one paragraph from the perspective of a dragonfly in her journey across the landscape. Each of these stories will come out with a few purses and/or pieces of jewelry. They may have nothing to do with the purse or jewelry ... they are just an added part of this hobby. I might even try to illustrate the paragraphs. These could possibly go along with the purchase of either a purse or piece of jewelry as a print . They will just be a little "added extra" for you!

My paintings in oil, pastel or acrylic are my business. My jewelry and handmade purses are my hobby ... for clearing my mind when I need to take an "eye" break from the paintings. Here are a few photos of some of the items in progress. Now.... don't think these are finished ... they are a work in progress, remember? And, they could possibly change drastically before hitting the "product page" here.

Elements on One Purse!

I have been making purses for about a year ... in between creating my fine art. I have only been making the jewelry for a couple of months. The designs have been evolving over this long drawn out process. I have not carried one of the purses yet, but I have worn each necklace to make sure it is wearable, and they hang correctly. This has resulted in several changes for a couple of the necklaces!

Here is a teaser,
one of the necklaces
in the process.

I have created two pages to go along with this blog... one for the purses and one for the jewelry. These two pages are still under construction. When the pages are finalized and the first necklaces and purses are released, I will post something here on the main page and then post two or three items on "its" page. Each time I release a few new pieces, I will post here on the main page ... with the dragonfly story ... and the products will show up on their "page."

When it goes "live" ... I will also create a Paypal "buy now" button for ease of purchase. Remember, these will be special and not your average purse or jewelry!