As seen in…
Etsys Shades of Opal Gift Guide
I am honoured to have my Fair Opal Necklace included in this months celebration of Octobers birthstone!
Things are lookin’ up!
{Shameless self promo coming your way}
I made it into another Weekend Deals Gift Guide on Etsy this weekend, which was fabulous!
But, I also made it into this Shades of Peridot Gift Guide, which includes numerous, beautiful things from wonderful Etsy sellers and celebrates Augusts birthstone, Peridot.
I told you I wasn’t giving up! 
Taking the plunge
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Another decent weekend
So, it’s not anywhere as warm as it was two weeks ago, but still it’s a pleasant sunny day here in Dublin with lots of pure white, fluffy clouds – my favourite kind.
Mountainous 11x14 Print by vorpal
I did finally get around to working on some more ReBalanced pieces and got them listed today. I should probably be doing laundry or something, but, meh. That’s what Sundays are for.
My newest creations – Whatcha think?
I have been working on these for the past few weeks. I really love the look of them. My favourite pieces of jewelry are always those I can play with. I want to touch them and feel them. I love texture and tactile qualities in everything.
I really do love them, but I’d also love to hear what others think of them. Let me know in a comment. 
If you’d love to touch them yourself, they can be found here.
New in shop! What do ya think?
The focal point of this bracelet is a lovely Antique Bronze flower topped with a single round Montana (navy) Blue faceted Czech glass bead and tiny Bronze round spacers. It is surrounded on both sides with additional Montana Blue Czech glass oval beads on handmade links and finished with an Antique Bronze lobster claw clasp and chain.
It measures 7″ (17.8cm) long, but can be sized to fit at no additional cost.
Also, my free worldwide shipping deal is still on so take advantage!
New Painting!
I finally snagged myself some time today to get a painting finished. It’s titled “Couch’s Kingbird”. This extremely rare bird is found from southern Texas along the Gulf Coast to the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. Couch’s Kingbird is virtually indistinguishable from the Tropical Kingbird, which occupies the same neotropical range, but the voices of the two differ consistently. To officially distinguish the species, vocalization would have to be heard.
Couch's Kingbird by Rachel Van-Walsh (balanced. crafts)
Available in my online shop! Thanks for looking.
NEW! – Luscious Labradorite Necklace
This gorgeous two-strand necklace features one strand of lovely Labradorite smooth round beads with silver Japanese glass spacer beads. The second, shorter strand is comprised of gorgeous faceted Labradorite rondelles and matte Grey Japanese glass seed bead spacers. They are connected with two pewter connectors near the neck and it is finished with a strong Sterling Silver hook clasp. The focal piece is a large Labradorite oval pendant with beautiful flash in a Sterling Silver setting, which sits at the center of the necklace.
Now available in my Etsy shop with FREE International shipping!
New to shop! 3 for 1 Earrings! What do you think?
These are a great deal! You get essentially, 3 pairs of earrings for the price of one. 2 different earrings that you can wear individually or together. They look great any way you choose. You simply slide off one and slip on the other, or wear them together for 3 different looks! Interchangeable, light and great for Spring.
3for1 - Cloudy Lilac Earrings
3for1 - Dark Amethyst Earrings
AND, as if these weren’t already great value for your money, you can take advantage of FREE worldwide shipping! No codes to enter, no waiting for a refund… simply make your purchase and await your lovelies.
I am anxious to see what people think of these because I would love to make some more. What do you think?
Just listed! – Kelly Ann Earrings – What do ya think?
These floral earrings feature Miracle Glass centers over swirly purple Czech Glass flower petals. Set onto Antique Bronze bumpy flower bead caps and hung on Antique Bronze kidney earwires.
They measure 2″ (5cm) long, including earwire.
Packaged securely and presented in an earring gift box, ready for gift giving or keeping for yourself.
See more beautiful, eclectic pieces at balanced.etsy.com
And take advantage of FREE shipping worldwide!
