photos...

I've got new things to post on my site, but I am having problems with the photos. I made a lightbox to have a more consistent look to my photos, with the lighting, etc. However, I can not make them look good. ERGH! I want to get my new products on my site. I just wish I didn't have to take awesome pictures of it first. So frustrating....

wisdom pearls...

So, finally some new necklaces going up in my shop in the next couple of days. What do you think? Not sterling silver so as to be affordable. 18" chain. Priced at just $15 each plus shipping. Just working on photos. Visit my etsy shop soon to purchase!

custom pieces...

So I think I'm almost ready to set up shop for custom pieces. Almost. I need to sell a few before I can get enough supplies to feel like I can really get going. (Don't have much money to invest right now, unless the kids don't get a Christmas!)

Just made this one for a friend, what do you think?? I actually am going to sell my pieces without a sterling silver chain to cut down the cost. I think a lot of people don't really care whether it's sterling, and don't really understand how much more it costs. This will make my pieces much more accessible to people as well (and cheaper for me to carry the costs of supplies - which is important as I noted earlier).

p.s. I quite enjoy the pictures I took, however, not sure if I will get in trouble for using a picture of a popular figurine to sell my jewelry? Maybe I should talk to a lawyer about that, anyone know a good one? hehehe...

ok ok ...something new...

I've been getting into this "hand-stamped" thing. I've mostly just been playing around, haven't made much to sell yet. I made these necklaces for a group of girls that I got together to go to the Twilight New Moon movie. I thought they turned out very cute, and they could wear them anytime without being too "Twilight". More stamped jewelry to come!

Spring Cleaning!...

Here is a great deal for those of you who actually check my blog...

I want to get rid of a lot of my inventory. I will be moving a lot of my items into the clearance section on my site. Use the code SCRAPBEADSEW in the (Notes to Seller) section when making a purchase and I will give you 50% off all CLEARANCE ITEMS ONLY. Please wait for an updated invoice before making payment. This offer is good until March 31st. Keep checking for items being added to the clearance section this week as well!

And as always, FREE SHIPPING! You can't beat this deal... seriously!

more coming this week...

I am trying to get some more of my inventory up in my shop (it's been a long time coming!). This week I will be listing all of my infant and toddler bracelets. They are a steal at $9 each with free shipping!

christmas in july...

Everything in my shop is going to the craft fair "Christmas in July" in Cedar City, Utah. Each year the Shakespeare Guild puts on this fair (faire?). It is located outside the Randall L. Jones Theatre, and runs from 10am to 6 pm on Friday the 25th and Saturday the 26th. My sister and I will be sharing a booth with our original jewelry and her interchangeable watches. Stop by and visit! Mention the blog, and I will give you $5 bucks off your total purchase! While you're there, see a play.....

Ok, I guess it's time for a special...

I am going to Christmas in July in Cedar City the end of the month. Since I will be having specials at the fair, and I really hope to sell quite a bit of my inventory, I am giving you all the opportunity to get the item you've been always wanting before it's gone!

Until July 24th, if you purchase a bracelet or necklace, you get a free pair of earrings! This does not apply to the clearance items, or the red velvet bracelet in my store.

Make your purchase and either leave a message to me in the notes, or leave a comment here with your free earring selection. All pairs of earrings are free game!

rings...

I've been really into making rings lately. What do you think of this one?

(this is an unprofessional, unedited picture)

new-est things...

These are the latest additions to my store (look at the Etsy Mini on the side). I realize that I haven't posted for quite awhile. A couple of these things are entries from the BeadStar competition that didn't make the finals.
Enjoy! (I'm adding 5 more things to my store tomorrow too, so check it out!)

beadstar finalist!

I am a finalist, hurray! To vote:

Go to www.beadingdaily.com/beadstar
Click "Vote Now" at the top.
Enter your email address. You can only vote once per email address.
In the first category "Crystals", my entry is #15.
Scroll down to bottom and select 15 and click next.
You must vote through each category.
My sister is also a finalist! In the "Stones" category, her entry is #12.

We would really appreciate your vote!!

I'm featured...

in a treasury:
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=10455

new bracelets...

I'm going to be making and listing some new stuff in the next coming weeks...

Here's a couple of new ones for today.

beadstar done!...

Ok, tell me what you think about my entries. Don't hold back. I entered 5 different categories.

Berries in the Sky Earrings: Stones Category

Chained Heart Necklace: Designs with Heart Category

Pink Jumble Cuff: Pearls Category

Chains of Silver Necklace: Metals Category (and this is a terrible picture - I tried and tried to photoshop it, but it still looks bad - oh well!)

Woven Fall Necklace: Crystals Category.

beadstar...

I'm working on some entries for a beading contest. I'm entering 3 new and original pieces. The grand prize is an all expense paid trip to Bead Expo in Santa Fe, NM next year plus a $1500 shopping spree. The finalists will be posted on their website, where you can go to vote for your favorite (a la American Idol). I have no grand ideas, but I will let you know if anything comes of it!
Also, I will post pictures of what I'm entering once I find out if that is ok or not...

bridal jewelry...

I made some jewelry for a wedding this weekend. The bride wanted a simple one strand "invisible" type necklace with clear swarovski crystals. I also made her a matching two strand bracelet (she doesn't know she is getting the bracelet I don't think). The pictures are magnified, really the crystals in the bride's necklace are only 4mm. It will look like there are little sparkling jewels on her neck, so pretty.

The little girls in the wedding party have red siam swarovski crystals and white freshwater pearl bracelets and necklaces. It was so fun to make such tiny baby bracelets too! Why haven't I made one of these for my baby?! I am going to list the photo of the baby bracelets on my etsy store and offer them as a custom item (you pick the color of crystal) for $8 baby up to toddler size. $10 for a preschooler and up size. What do you think?

shhhh it's a secret...

I have just come up with a fabulous unique idea for jewelry...and I'm bursting to tell, but I'm not going to. It's great. I really hope that I can make it work. Stay tuned...

my latest projects...

I just finished sewing together a top of a quilt for my grandma. She did some cute embroidered/cross stitched squares that I pieced together by machine with some cute polka dot fabric. I did not take a picture, because it will be a gift for someone eventually, and it should remain a surprise! But it turned out very cute!

Since I finished that I decided to work on a couple pieces of jewelry. Did these two necklaces today, that will go on etsy tomorrow.

featured artist...

My first featured artist is :
Sterling and Stones Jewelry Design by SaraJane

She can be found at: http://ssjdbysarajane.etsy.com/
or http://www.sterlingandstonesjewelry.com/

She is the mom of 3 kids and creates beautiful jewelry designs in her spare time. Oh yeah, and she's my sister! Please visit her sites!

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