I've got a load of new beads I picked up today, my favorite store, Ben Franklin Crafts had all of their semi-precious stones and Czech Crystals 40% off, so I was able to get some great deals! Stay tuned for what comes out next!
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Christmas in July!
Paisley Sheets - Christmas in July
It's the Annual Christmas in July sale on Etsy - there are deals all over the site. just search for "christmasinjuly" of "CIJ". I am offering free shipping throughout the shop and a few special deals like $10 this very cool lampwork bracelet - I named it "Vanessa" after my niece who loves lavender. For her wedding, she custom ordered bows for her Bichons from Etsy.com to match the groomsmen :). The bracelet is made up of set of seven beautiful handmade lampwork beads that I picked up a few years ago, loaded with Swarvoski crystals, pewter beads, and some pretty pressed glass beads to finish it all off.
I've got a load of new beads I picked up today, my favorite store, Ben Franklin Crafts had all of their semi-precious stones and Czech Crystals 40% off, so I was able to get some great deals! Stay tuned for what comes out next!
I've got a load of new beads I picked up today, my favorite store, Ben Franklin Crafts had all of their semi-precious stones and Czech Crystals 40% off, so I was able to get some great deals! Stay tuned for what comes out next!
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Etsy Front Page!
Very exciting day on Monday - I put together a treasury on Etsy (like Everything Etsy told me), and it was picked for the front page! I was so excited, a built another one called Oh Mexico, it's based on a couple of neat pillows I found while searching. So far it has 29 views and 22 clicks, that must be a pretty good ratio, huh? The Etsy treasury that was on the front page is to the right there (thanks craftcult.com for the widget). Here is a screenshot:
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
June in the studio
Well, the sun has finally come out here in the Great Pacific Northwest. We usually don't get good weather until after July 4, so we really appreciate the beautiful days of spring. But, the rain makes all the green around here, so who can complain? Leaves lots of time to create!!
Because I split my time right now between the jewelry making and working on the farm (and the search for a day job), sometimes the blog gets neglected. June is a busy time on the farm, the tomatoes are getting started and need to be strung, beans, cucumbers and squash planted. Then there are the ducklings and the chickens to tend. How did I work and get all of this done? Hmmm.
Jewelry wise, I am having a great month.
My friends and family have been so supportive and receptive of my designs. It is so encouraging! I sold a piece to my Mom's friend, who sent me a note about two days later with a custom order for her friend, and then our old family friends the Witts came over
and loved everything! They chose many pieces, necklaces, earrings and bracelets.
They were nice enough to model some of my new designs as well. These are croch
et necklaces, they are really great. Two are mixes with chain and seed beads, and the other is three strands of gold colored wire with garnets. 
It looks like it is floating. Now that I have some modeled photos, I hope to get it up on the Etsy site soon.
I sold my first item to a "stranger" on Etsy - a pair of earrings. Really exciting!! I've always been particular to this pair too....
Because I split my time right now between the jewelry making and working on the farm (and the search for a day job), sometimes the blog gets neglected. June is a busy time on the farm, the tomatoes are getting started and need to be strung, beans, cucumbers and squash planted. Then there are the ducklings and the chickens to tend. How did I work and get all of this done? Hmmm.
Jewelry wise, I am having a great month.
My friends and family have been so supportive and receptive of my designs. It is so encouraging! I sold a piece to my Mom's friend, who sent me a note about two days later with a custom order for her friend, and then our old family friends the Witts came over
and loved everything! They chose many pieces, necklaces, earrings and bracelets. They were nice enough to model some of my new designs as well. These are croch
et necklaces, they are really great. Two are mixes with chain and seed beads, and the other is three strands of gold colored wire with garnets. 
It looks like it is floating. Now that I have some modeled photos, I hope to get it up on the Etsy site soon.I sold my first item to a "stranger" on Etsy - a pair of earrings. Really exciting!! I've always been particular to this pair too....
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