by Cindy on February 23, 2009
That’s right! It’s my first sale at my Etsy shop. A bunch of the Capital Region Etsy Sellers Team (CREST) members are hosting a Fat Tuesday Sale! If there was something special that you had your eye on…this would be the time to treat yourself! All necklaces and bracelets are 15% off.
Here’s a classic number that I finshed over the weekend….it’s sure to be a bracelet you’ll want to grab and wear with everything. I have a similar one myself and it’s one of my favorites.
Here are the details of the sale from the CREST blog:
The following sales will be available ONE DAY ONLY –
Fat Tuesday, February, 24
So come back and buy early before the quantity discounts are gone.
SewArtsy.etsy.com
Half price on this pink and brown paisley tote – (regularly $44.95)
Brigabauble.etsy.com
50% off Sterling Silver and Rose Quartz 5-decade Catholic Rosary (regularly $65)
50% OFF all 8×10 photos!
UndefinedVillage.etsy.com
MaryEllenDoran.etsy.com
Half-off hand cold forged sterling silver hoop earrings (2-inches long) (regularly $15)
MaggieSueDesigns.etsy.com
All Hair Accessories 50% off the listed price!
Shelbyb.etsy.com
10% off Yarn and FREE SHIPPING!
ArtStudioShanti.etsy.com
All Neckwarmers 50% off Listed price
JellyBugArtworks.etsy.com
25% off all Purple, Green and Yellow items!
by Cindy on February 22, 2009
Yesterday was wonderful. I made it to the Gem and Jewelry Show that comes to the Dulles Expo Center 4 times a year.
When jewelry making is constantly on your mind, and you can’t resist adding one more bead to your stash, then this is an event you don’t miss. Okay, I know I really don’t need another bead! But it’s so much fun to look, and to talk with complete strangers who share the same passion. You meet all types there…..the Mom who left her 6 month old for the first time with her husband so she could attend the show (my little baby was with me for the 3 hours I was there, and yes he got heavy!)….a woman trying to convince herself she didn’t need a whole strand of beads when she only needed one for a pendant, a woman buying the biggest turqouise chunks I’ve ever seen because she’s from Texas and everyone likes them BIG in Texas… I feel right at home there and feel such a rush of excitement when I walk through the doors. I recognize the vendors and know if their booths are in a different spot. I spoke to a pearl vendor who came all the way from CA and travels every week to a new show in a new state. That is the life behind the scenes.
I left with a big bunch of all types of beads, perfect for my next inspiration.
Onyx and Ebony Wood
Serious Silver Stash
Plenty of Pearls
I really like this bunch of pearls…rice pearls, stick pearls, nuggets and blue coin pearls (my favorite).
What more could a girl want? And when I came home, the house was cleaned by my super husband (and the kids)! I couldn’t believe it. Now today was his day to have some fun. He’s down in Williamsburg running a half-marathon. I’m not so sure that’s my idea of fun.
Oh, and another little beady event this weekend….a fabulous jewelry designer, Lorelei is hosting a Swap/Trade on her popular blog. I was lucky to snag a spot yesterday morning. She made up a bunch of earrings and is trading them for BEADS (or chain, findings, anything she can incorporate in to jewelry). I thought this would be fun. But instead of sending her beads from my overflowing collection, I started making her some components in copper wire. I thought, why not send her something different, something she probably won’t receive from the other 17 participants!
That’s all for now…’til next time! 🙂
by Cindy on February 20, 2009
Hello friends
Are you as glad as I am that it’s Friday? I don’t know where this week went. Today was a special day for my 2nd grader…he was a President for the day! The second graders put on a play this morning about Famous Americans. A few weeks ago they completed a book report after reading a biography of their choice. My son chose JFK so here you see him all dressed up in his spiffy suit. There were 3 John F. Kennedys walking around, 3 George Washingtons, 8 Neil Armstrongs, 1 President Obama…and the most popular person in American History? A whopping 11 students dressed up as Helen Keller! This was out of 6 second grade classes. Here’s my little President –
Now on to a beady update. Last night I finished this little number. Just look at that beautiful porcelain heart pendant by Nancy Schindler of Round Rabbit. I loved that shade of teal/blue the moment I saw it. I found some aquamarine beads and Swarovksi crystals (in my favorite color, Indian Saphire) that are just the right complement. I gave the necklace a bit of a rustic look with stainless steel wire.
Here’s a great every day bracelet for those of you who like silver, silver and all silver. I collected a handful of Thai Silver beads for this one. It has a pretty little toggle too.
I am heading to the Gem and Jewelry Show again tomorrow. It seems like yesterday that I was there right before the holidays. I’ll be looking for unique Thai and Bali silver beads as well as pearls and faceted gem stones. I’ll see about posting my latest finds here!
Here’s my silly little guy wishing you a great weekend!
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