HI!! Its been a crazy summer! I have hardly had time to keep stock for all the shows I have been doing this summer!! let alone add items to my shops or keep you all posted!! Now I will be moving on august 30th SO!! Starting in september it will be business as usual here at Becki's designs!! Come and see me at the Mindy Mae's Market on August 7 th and 8th!! Come on down to the show and see whats new!!

I have opened a new shop because of the wonderful response I have been getting from the paper flowers!!!

An Bláth Páipéir (An Blah Payperh) The paper flower

Welcome back to Whimsical Wednesday!!!

Whimsy: A quaint or fanciful quality!

First of all lets congratulate the winner of last weeks Button Button Who's Got the Button giveaway.

Drumroll Please!!

AND the winner is....Comment #9

Congrats to : JenniferB you are the winner of the Button Button Who's Got The Button Giveaway! Please email me your address!

NOW On this this weeks AWESOME giveaway!
SO Im going to change it up a bit this week. Look at these amazing earrings!! These are my NEWEST whimsical Jewelry Creation. They are not even posted in my shop yet!!! SO Get a change to WIN them before you can even BUY THEM!! These are wonderful dainty dangles on a hand made copper ear wire. You will never see another person with these petite plumeria earrings!

You have a couple of options to WIN!!
* Post a comment and automatically enter to win!
Bonus Entries (submit a separate comment for each extra bonus entry with links)
*Post one Item you like from My Art/Card Shop
* post one item you like from My Jewelry Shop
*Post a link to this blog on your blog
*Tweet this post and share your Twitter URL!
Be sure to post your email address and GOOD LUCK!!!

I appologize for posting this so late! I am getting ready to go out of town tomorrow and have had such a busy day! Thanks to everyone who is helping make these giveaways a SMASHING success!

Hello everyone! Since it is mothers day I have decided not to post a feature today! I have been way too busy today!!! I will instead announce the winner of last weeks feature and giveaway!!

CONGRATS TO: Comment #2 DAB you are the winner of the Botswana Agate Earrings! I will have JDS Gems contact you in order to get you your prize!

I have decided to extend this challenge untill May 23rd SO keep working and get your submissions in! I cant wait to see all the amazing creations you all come up with. Remember that you will win one of the great reusable sandwich bags in Craft Twins shop.

Welcome back to Whimsical Wednesday!!!

Whimsy: A quaint or fanciful quality!

First of all lets congratulate the winner of last weeks Chippy Chippy Chip Board giveaway.

Drumroll Please!!

AND the winner is....Comment #10

Congrats to : FashionFrugality you are the winner of the Magazine Flowers Giveaway! Please email me your address and color preference!

NOW On this this weeks AWESOME giveaway!

Button Button Who's Got the Button!

Who doesn't love a load of buttons. AND whats better than free buttons! Buttons make a whimsy even more whimsical! Buttons are the ultimate, all around, crafty necessity! There are a vast array of many different types of buttons in this giveaway! You have your selection of vintage, childrens, modern, metal and colorful!!





You have a couple of options to WIN!!
* Post a comment and automatically enter to win!
Bonus Entries (submit a separate comment for each extra bonus entry with links)
*Post one Item you like from My Art/Card Shop
* post one item you like from My Jewelry Shop
*Post a link to this blog on your blog
*Tweet this post and share your Twitter URL!
Be sure to post your email address and GOOD LUCK!!!

Welcome to JDS Gems!!

FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE!!!!!

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MOTHER'S DAY SALE: Between now and Mother's Day (May 10 in US), buy any item and get a pair of earrings FREE!!! Either specify earrings you would like in Message to Seller or tell me color and I can pick a great pair for you!

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We design and create jewelry using semi-prescious gemstones. Our stones are the stars of our designs, and I work very hard to find beautiful and unusual stones that you probably won't find used elsewhere. Our jewelry comes from a smoke-free, pet-free environment.

What you see here is just a fraction of our inventory. If you're looking for something specific, convo us. We just might have it!!!

Most of our necklaces, and all of our bracelets feature strong magnetic clasps. We can substitute traditional clasps on any of our pieces.

All of our earrings can be converted to clip-ons or posts. Just ask!!!

Our goal is to provide the "custom" in customer service. If you see an item you ALMOST like, convo us and let us know how we can customize it for you. Trying to match that special outfit or another piece of jewelry? Convo us and we'll do our best to help. See one of our designs, but wish it were made in a different type of stone? We LOVE working with you to create jewelry that you in turn love.

Thanks for visiting our shop!! And remember--WE CAN CHANGE ANYTHING!!!!!

A short interview with the artist:



1. What inspires you?

Rocks themselves!!! There are so many unique, varied and beautiful ones that just "speak" to hubby and I as we put them together.

2. Favorite thing you have ever made?

That's a ,tough one. Again, I love ALL my rocks, but I would say it's probably the necklace I wear to my shows. It is made out of Botswana agate, but *only* the grayish ones so a lot of sorting through rocks is done. Not to mention the fact it is in it's fourth incarnation--seems like every time I wear it someone buys it right off of me. Including one lady at a show who told me "never" to sell it, but came back an hour later and asked to buy it--lol!!!

3. Favorite medium?

That's easy!! Rocks!! But I'm particularly drawn to agates, mostly the black striped ones.

This artist has decided to sponsor a give away!! She will be giving away a pair of her $7 dollar earrings!! These are made with Botswana Agate The same as her favorite necklace! Post a comment about JDS gems whats your favorite item? I will use a random number generator to pick a winner on Sunday May 9th.

Hello everyone! I am just posting some random things today!! Wanted to check with everyone out there to see how they are coming along on their challenges. Post a comment and let me know! Post me some links to some progress pictures I am very excited to see what may come of it!

Look around a bit you will notice I have pimped out my blog a bit added tweet this, retweet and stumble upon buttons SO if you like what you see throw out a line! AND thanks to everyone for helping this blog move forward! I am very excited for things to come!

As I have said before I have made some great new flowers out of recycled materials I will be tackling my next recycling attempt when I make some paper! Stay tuned for that!!!

I have also recently starting making jewelry again. Its been quite a while since I have been able to do more than look at my beads with out being overwhelmed! Thankfully my creativity block has receded and I'm feeling well again!

SO here is a preview of things coming up in both my shops!! Keep watching out! They will be arriving soon! ALSO a message to all you fellow beaders and jewelry makers out there! I have destashed a great deal of beads, findings, charms and ect in my Jewelry Shop. The items are super cheep Check it out today!!