New pieces listed!!! This picture taking business is getting a little better for me and I am SO excited because my necklace bust arrived this afternoon too!!! I can't wait to take more pictures now...above are a few of the pieces...

AND...

Last night I finally conquered the wrapping project I have been working on for the last month. I have this odd shaped cab that I so very desperately wanted to use in a design that comes from a tutorial that I had purchased. It took a great deal of effort to shape the wire and get it wrapped so the cab would stay in the setting. I have to oxidize it now and then I'll post the photos and get it listed in the shop...it was my first attempt at the tutorial and I am actually thrilled with my efforts...can't wait to get some feedback!

New Listings!

I am VERY excited that there should be enough sun peeking out today that I will be able to photograph all of the new designs! I have a fantastic selection and much to do today!

I hope you all find something to make you smile and what would be even more fabulous is if it inspired you to open your wallet...it would be most helpful!

I am planning to continue to offer the free shipping promotion to my U.S. customers and half price shipping to those of you around the world. I enjoy the new shipping policy...I am seriously considering making it permanent...feel free to let me know your thoughts on that!

The next order of business will be coming up with a fun promotion to involve everyone who visits the blog...something to post here that will result in a freebie of some kind. I was thinking a monthly drawing for either a piece of jewelry or a gift certificate. Again, feel free to let me know your thoughts!

For the designers...found an exceptional deal on a necklace display: http://www.firemountaingems.com/details.asp?PN=H202513PK

The price...for the size...fabulous!

For those of you who had a long weekend...I hope the rest of the week goes well! We are expecting some snow this week...eeewwww!

Be well!

I have been participating in the designer world a bit more recently...commenting and reading various posts.

I, like many others, aspire to supplement my income with my creations...have many happy, repeat customers and maintain recognition until my fingers can't wrap another coil!

I am enjoying the opportunity the web affords me...my jewelry has homes all over the world...I have the opportunity to connect with fellow artisans that I otherwise would never know...and most of all, I get to learn.

On a side note...

No photos of the new line...no sun...I am going to give in and give the photo box another try...fingers crossed! I have many new pieces that I very much want to list!

Update on new line...

Well, the weather here has not allowed me to produce decent pictures (no sun). I struggle to photograph my creations as it is and find that I can actually capture a little more of their beauty if I take photos in natural light.

I have a photo box and a nice camera, however, neither have granted me the talent of an actual photographer! I WILL master the photo thing...maybe if I say it a thousand times, everyday, twice a day, I will give myself enough positive reinforcement to conquer this challenge!

Thanks for your patience~

Google Analytics

How much fun is this thing! Thanks to Etsy, I can see that people visit my shop! It's fantastic...and my favorite feature is seeing which country the visitors come from...

Don't worry, analytics only provides general information. No private information is shared (like who you are)...only numbers and statistics.

I have no idea what most of it means, but I am very glad to have the opportunity to use this feature. It really makes me smile...visitors are a good thing!!!

The "Lizzie" Bracelet

A favorite project...or actually the result is a favorite! This bracelet really came together after I received the labradorite focal. It is a stunning bead and definitely inspired the palette of this bracelet.

Elements include:

The "frill" is comprised of baby white freshwater pearls, faceted London blue topaz and labradorite rondelles and petite labradorite onion cut beads...ALL individually double wrapped on vermeil head pins

That portion is strung on beading wire. I used faceted London blue topaz nuggets. After that I selected saltwater Akoya pearls (nearly 9mm in size) and pairs of 7mm faceted labradorite rondelles.

It was inspired by one of my favorite period movies...ahh...despite my willingness to admit it, I may just be a hopeless romantic!

Expanding on my web "presence", I am giving in to this idea of blogging. Hopefully this will be a beneficial step for my business.