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๐Ÿ”ฎ#BEAdorned: https://creativedexterity.com ๐ŸŒฝ Central American๐Ÿฆ‹ ๐Ÿคฒ๐Ÿพ #Metalsmith | Artist | Craft Educator ๐Ÿงญ navigating in a dying empire ๐Ÿชฉ CRAFT Community #SupportHumanARTists ๐Ÿพ Hug your dog for me Account dedicated to my creations past and present.

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Q: What sucks more than being in a throuple with #Nosferatu?

A: Capitalism

05.11.2025 03:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Handmade vampire fangs piece of silver jewelry with a teardrop garnet stone positioned as if it were a drop of blood. Pendant by Lauren Anabela of Creative Dexterity.

Handmade vampire fangs piece of silver jewelry with a teardrop garnet stone positioned as if it were a drop of blood. Pendant by Lauren Anabela of Creative Dexterity.

Vampire Lust Necklace - Sterling Dracula fangs with a teardrop garnet gemstone ๐Ÿฉธ drop.

02.11.2025 02:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Nosferatu holding a handmade vampire fangs piece of jewelry with a teardrop garnet stone positioned as if it were a drop of blood. Pendant by Lauren Anabela of Creative Dexterity.

Nosferatu holding a handmade vampire fangs piece of jewelry with a teardrop garnet stone positioned as if it were a drop of blood. Pendant by Lauren Anabela of Creative Dexterity.

Increase thy thunders.
Nosferatu Lust Pendant with garnet gemstone๐Ÿฉธ

02.11.2025 02:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Pendant for Palestine Raffle Details:

How to Enter:
Send entry amount to LaurenAnabela on Venmo (link in profile) along with your email/IG handle AND โ€œRaffle for Palestineโ€ as the comment/subject line. 

$5 = 1 ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ 
$10 = 3 ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ

To ensure proceeds go directly to The Palestine Childrenโ€™s Relief Fund @thepcrf this raffle is only open to US residents. Closes 11/1/25 & Drawing 11/2/25

Pendant is handmade by me. Materials include .925 sterling silver, copper and jasper cabochon.

Pendant for Palestine Raffle Details: How to Enter: Send entry amount to LaurenAnabela on Venmo (link in profile) along with your email/IG handle AND โ€œRaffle for Palestineโ€ as the comment/subject line. $5 = 1 ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ $10 = 3 ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ To ensure proceeds go directly to The Palestine Childrenโ€™s Relief Fund @thepcrf this raffle is only open to US residents. Closes 11/1/25 & Drawing 11/2/25 Pendant is handmade by me. Materials include .925 sterling silver, copper and jasper cabochon.

Pendant for Palestine: Raffle (US residents only). Drawing 10/2/25. Proceeds will go to The Palestine Childrenโ€™s Relief Fund. Details in ALT text.

22.10.2025 00:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Pendant for Palestine Raffle

Raffle is only open to US residents so proceeds go directly to The Palestine Children's Relief Fund @theprf

Last Entry: 11/1/25 
Drawing: 11/2/25

Pendant is handmade by me, Lauren Anabela. Materials include .925 sterling silver, copper and an oval jasper cabochon with green and red tones.

Pendant for Palestine Raffle Raffle is only open to US residents so proceeds go directly to The Palestine Children's Relief Fund @theprf Last Entry: 11/1/25 Drawing: 11/2/25 Pendant is handmade by me, Lauren Anabela. Materials include .925 sterling silver, copper and an oval jasper cabochon with green and red tones.

Pendant for Palestine Raffle - How to Enter:

Send entry amount to LaurenAnabela on Venmo (link in profile) along with your email/IG handle AND "Raffle for Palestine" as the comment/subject line.

$5 = 1 ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ
$10 = 3 ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ

To ensure proceeds go directly to The Palestine Children's Relief Fund @theprf this raffle is only open to US residents.

Last Entry: 11/1/25. Drawing: 11/2/25

Pendant is handmade by me. Materials include .925 sterling silver, copper and jasper cabochon.

Pendant for Palestine Raffle - How to Enter: Send entry amount to LaurenAnabela on Venmo (link in profile) along with your email/IG handle AND "Raffle for Palestine" as the comment/subject line. $5 = 1 ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ $10 = 3 ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ To ensure proceeds go directly to The Palestine Children's Relief Fund @theprf this raffle is only open to US residents. Last Entry: 11/1/25. Drawing: 11/2/25 Pendant is handmade by me. Materials include .925 sterling silver, copper and jasper cabochon.

Handmade Jasper Pendant Raffle for The Palestine Childrenโ€™s Relief Fund. Raised $110 so far pls share.

20.10.2025 18:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Pendant for Palestine Raffle Details:

How to Enter:
Send entry amount to LaurenAnabela on Venmo (link in profile) along with your email/IG handle AND โ€œRaffle for Palestineโ€ as the comment/subject line. 

$5 = 1 ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ 
$10 = 3 ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ

To ensure proceeds go directly to The Palestine Childrenโ€™s Relief Fund @thepcrf this raffle is only open to US residents. Closes 11/1/25 & Drawing 11/2/25

Pendant is handmade by me. Materials include .925 sterling silver, copper and jasper cabochon.

Pendant for Palestine Raffle Details: How to Enter: Send entry amount to LaurenAnabela on Venmo (link in profile) along with your email/IG handle AND โ€œRaffle for Palestineโ€ as the comment/subject line. $5 = 1 ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ $10 = 3 ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ To ensure proceeds go directly to The Palestine Childrenโ€™s Relief Fund @thepcrf this raffle is only open to US residents. Closes 11/1/25 & Drawing 11/2/25 Pendant is handmade by me. Materials include .925 sterling silver, copper and jasper cabochon.

Handmade Pendant for Palestine: Raffle (US residents only). Drawing 10/2/25. Proceeds will go to The Palestine Childrenโ€™s Relief Fund. Deets in ALT text.

17.10.2025 01:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Handmade pendant featuring a blue rose-cut kyanite thatโ€™s prong โ€œclawโ€ set in sterling silver. 100 handmade by Lauren Anabela of Creative Dexterity

Handmade pendant featuring a blue rose-cut kyanite thatโ€™s prong โ€œclawโ€ set in sterling silver. 100 handmade by Lauren Anabela of Creative Dexterity

Blue Kyanite prong set pendant with open back. #Handmade and .925 #sterlingsilver precious metal. ๐Ÿ”—- https://shorturl.at/u9LUR

05.10.2025 17:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Handmade sterling silver cuff bracelet with two serpentine rose cut cabochons at the ends.

Handmade sterling silver cuff bracelet with two serpentine rose cut cabochons at the ends.

Decorative Serpentine Sterling Cuff - giving ๐Ÿฆš or Protoceratops?

#handmade #sterlingsilver #cuffbracelet

30.09.2025 02:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Image of handmade sterling botanical stud earrings with a leaf and onyx cabochons. The red onxy, although more orange in coloring, teardrop cabochons looked like luscious mango slices. Gemstone setting is an open back, which allows the light to shine pop from the back and front.

Image of handmade sterling botanical stud earrings with a leaf and onyx cabochons. The red onxy, although more orange in coloring, teardrop cabochons looked like luscious mango slices. Gemstone setting is an open back, which allows the light to shine pop from the back and front.

๐Ÿฅญ the gift of sweetness ๐Ÿฅญ

#redonyxjewelry #onyxstone #mango #fruitjewelry #handmadejeweller

24.09.2025 21:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ”— https://creativedexterity.com/products/torcin-ice-earrings-v3

#brownisbeautiful #abolishice #statementjewelry #jewelrywithamission #artjewellery #immigrantartist #handmadejewelry

12.08.2025 19:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Handmade statement jewelry. Brass earrings that feature a lit torch over an ice cube; the torchโ€™s flame melting the ice cube from above.

Handmade statement jewelry. Brass earrings that feature a lit torch over an ice cube; the torchโ€™s flame melting the ice cube from above.

Torchinโ€™ Ice - handmade series reflecting being a brown immigrant in America.

10% of each ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐ŸงŠ sale will be donated to support immigrants in America via Families Belong Together ( their coalition partnerships) or through individual mutual aid.

12.08.2025 19:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸงŠ ๐Ÿ”ฅ Disaster Girl Remixed: Torchinโ€™ Ice ๐Ÿ”ฅ ๐ŸงŠ

#immigrantartist #statementjewelry #jewelersofbluesky #latinx #meme

๐Ÿ”— https://creativedexterity.com/products/torcin-ice-earrings-v1 ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐ŸงŠ #abolishice

16.07.2025 16:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Handmade brass statement earrings: โ€˜Torchin' Iceโ€™ - An immigrant jeweler's statement series reflecting the current times...being a brown immigrant in America.

Handmade brass statement earrings: โ€˜Torchin' Iceโ€™ - An immigrant jeweler's statement series reflecting the current times...being a brown immigrant in America.

Torchin' Ice - An immigrant jeweler's statement series reflecting the current times...being a brown immigrant in America ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐ŸงŠ

๐Ÿ”—: https://creativedexterity.com/products/torcin-ice-earrings-v2

13.07.2025 16:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
rePurposed bronze alloyed nails in a pile on a wooden floor. Some nails are sanded back with oxidized letters, that read "Atone". The lowercase t is upside down.

rePurposed bronze alloyed nails in a pile on a wooden floor. Some nails are sanded back with oxidized letters, that read "Atone". The lowercase t is upside down.

Closeup of installation of rePurposed bronze alloyed nails in a pile on a wooden floor. Some nails are sanded back with oxidized letters, that read "Atone". The lowercase t is upside down.

Closeup of installation of rePurposed bronze alloyed nails in a pile on a wooden floor. Some nails are sanded back with oxidized letters, that read "Atone". The lowercase t is upside down.

WRDPLY: A๐•ฃONE

https://creativedexterity.com/products/atone-nails

10% of each A๐•ฃONE sale will be donated to support immigrants in the United States (via Families Belong Together).

๐•ฃ

๐•ฃ

#A๐•ฃONE #atone #artinstallation #๐•ฃ #artistsofbluesky #queerartist

09.07.2025 17:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
rePurposed bronze alloyed nails. One side sanded back with oxidized letters, that read
"Atone". The lowercase t is upside down.

https://creativedexterity.com/products/atone-nails

rePurposed bronze alloyed nails. One side sanded back with oxidized letters, that read "Atone". The lowercase t is upside down. https://creativedexterity.com/products/atone-nails

WRDPLY: A๐•ฃone

Bronze Nail Pendant

10% of each A๐•ฃone sale will be donated to support immigrants in the United States (via Families BelongTogether).

creativedexterity.com/products/ato...

#wordplay #Atone #foundobjectart #contemporaryart #statementart

09.07.2025 10:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
rePurposed bronze alloy nails. One side sanded back with oxidized letters, that read โ€œAtoneโ€. The lowercase t is upside down.

rePurposed bronze alloy nails. One side sanded back with oxidized letters, that read โ€œAtoneโ€. The lowercase t is upside down.

WRDPLY: A๐•ฃone

10% of each A๐•ฃone sale will be donated to support immigrants in the United States (via Families BelongTogether).

https://creativedexterity.com/products/atone-nails

#wordplay #Atone #foundobject

09.07.2025 02:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Pink Tourmaline Sterling Ring with 14k Confetti Accents. Handmade ring by Lauren Anabela featuring a pink tourmaline gemstone. Ring size 6.5

Pink Tourmaline Sterling Ring with 14k Confetti Accents. Handmade ring by Lauren Anabela featuring a pink tourmaline gemstone. Ring size 6.5

Pink #Tourmaline Sterling Ring with #14k Confetti (Accents). Ring size 6.5

๐Ÿ”— - https://creativedexterity.com/products/pink-tourmaline-sterling-14k-accent-ring #handmadejewelry #crafting #metalsmith #stackerring #pinkgemstone #pinkcrystal

23.06.2025 00:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Handmade sterling ring modern ring with 14k elements. Ring is being modeled in front of a red and black background.

Handmade sterling ring modern ring with 14k elements. Ring is being modeled in front of a red and black background.

Stargazing: Sterling Ramp with 14K Gold Ring-Size 7
๐Ÿ”— https://creativedexterity.com/products/stargazing-serling-ramp-with-14k-gold-ring

#handmade #statementring #oneofakinds #sterlingsilvereing #14k #stargazing

22.06.2025 00:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Handmade sterling silver statement ring featuring an oval moonstone cabochon. Featuring (my/artist) signature skulls drawing on the sides of the ring. Available in US size 8!

Handmade sterling silver statement ring featuring an oval moonstone cabochon. Featuring (my/artist) signature skulls drawing on the sides of the ring. Available in US size 8!

#Chunky #Handmade #Moonstone #Skull #StatementRing

https://creativedexterity.com/collections/rings/products/diamond-shaped-moonstone-skull-ring

06.04.2025 22:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Manta Ray Parade: https://creativedexterity.com/collections/bracelets/products/manta-ray-copper-cuff #mantarays #patina #handmade #coppercuffbracelet

31.03.2025 01:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Close up of some handmade textured and patinated (colorful oxidation) cuff bracelets by Lauren Anabela.

Close up of some handmade textured and patinated (colorful oxidation) cuff bracelets by Lauren Anabela.

Warmth. Close-up of some of my #DreaminColor textured and #patinated cuff bracelets.

10.03.2025 17:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Closeup of textured metal with a rich navy to bright blue patina.

Closeup of textured metal with a rich navy to bright blue patina.

Color and texture; my favorite duet! Closeup of one of my #dreamincolor metal #patina cuffs!

07.03.2025 19:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Perched Bird Jasper Studs: Handmade Spring themed art jewelry earrings. Featuring a perched bird silhouette that mimics the uniquely shaped jasper cabochon. Back has a botanical floral theme. SOLD 2023.

Perched Bird Jasper Studs: Handmade Spring themed art jewelry earrings. Featuring a perched bird silhouette that mimics the uniquely shaped jasper cabochon. Back has a botanical floral theme. SOLD 2023.

#FromtheArchives One of my favorite! - Perched Bird Jasper Studs: Spring art jewelry earrings. Featuring a perched bird silhouette top that mimics the uniquely shaped jasper cabochons. Botanical floral themed back. (SOLD 2023)

#birdwatching #botanicaljewelry #artjewelry

02.03.2025 00:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks!

01.03.2025 12:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Handmade sterling silver wildflower dangle earrings, featuring rose-cut tanzanites and argentium ear wires.

Handmade sterling silver wildflower dangle earrings, featuring rose-cut tanzanites and argentium ear wires.

Hurry up warm weather!!! Channeling Spring with these handmade sterling silver wildflower dangle earrings, featuring rose-cut tanzanites and argentium ear wires.

#spring #tanzanite #wildflower #handmadejewelry #freshoffthebench

28.02.2025 19:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Handmade sterling silver art jewelry earrings. Featuring two unique jaspers cabochons set in a unique mountain peak scalloped bezel.

Handmade sterling silver art jewelry earrings. Featuring two unique jaspers cabochons set in a unique mountain peak scalloped bezel.

Handmade sterling silver dangle stud earrings features two unique jaspers cabochons, each set in a unique mountain peak scalloped bezel.

#handmade #artjewelry #sterlingstuds #jasper

28.02.2025 01:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Orca-nise Pendant: D

(Reclaimed) Sterling Silver. ๐Ÿ’ฏ #Handmade and 10% of each sale goes to sea life conservation! ๐ŸŒŠ

#orca #handmadejewelry #FlashesArtist

26.02.2025 15:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Why does the video upload quality look like it was filmed with a potato Flashes?!

26.02.2025 15:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Reflecting the times with some assistance from my new studio friend XX121, Xenomorph, or as she/they reclaimed โ€œB*tch!โ€

That B*tch inspires me!

Video, music and #jewelry by this B*tch!


#supportartists #handmade #behindthescenes #jewelrymaking #makersmaking #craftmovement #xenomorph

26.02.2025 15:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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ORCA-nize Pendant A
๐Ÿ’ฏ Sterling silver and 10% of each sale supports sea life (conservation).

#orca #handmade #seaconservation

25.02.2025 12:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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