Showing posts with label etsy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label etsy. Show all posts

The Clock is Ticking (and oh I'm so not ready for the holidays)

November 12, 2010

I've gotta say that I'm starting to feel the angst some mothers feel right before the holidays.  SO much to do. And, as they say, so little time within which to do it all!  Right now the question is: IS MY ETSY SHOP READY FOR THE BLACK FRIDAY/CYBER MONDAY SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA? N-o.  And THAT, my friends, is what's causing me the most angst.  I mean, even more than the thought of Christmas shopping.  It's time to get serious.

I've created another vintage medal necklace that I want to share with you.  It should get posted in my Etsy shop over the weekend (along with, say, another 20 pieces of jewelry ~ which we know ain't gonna happen!).  I've been playing with digital imaging effects so bear with me on this. Note: Even though I have Photoshop these were done in Photobucket because I still don't understand Photoshop!  Am I lame or what?  Well here goes.

  This would be the Fresco effect.  I kind of like it.


This is Fresco, too, although I think it looks totally different.

I am so loving this one ~ can you guess?  This effect is called "Old Photo."  How original.


And this effect is "Antique Frame."  I know I have a long way to go from a photography perspective, but I had fun with these.

My EtsyMom Street Team is having a Black Friday sale, and you can also find me in the Somewhat Simple's Studio Boutique on that fateful shopping day.  Free shipping!  So make sure to stop by the shop in the morning on Friday, November 26th while you're relaxing with a cuppa joe.  (Or tea, as the case may be.)  Sounds much nicer than waiting for hours in line at Wal-Mart for that doorbuster whatever.  Shop local: Shop Etsy.

Have a great weekend!









SOLD sniff, sniff

July 21, 2010


I just sold my Peak of Chic charm bracelet this week ~ and I miss it already.  I know, I know, that sounds so queer.  It's just that I only make jewelry I would love to wear, and I feel kinda sad when I pass it off to someone else.  The flip side of this madness, however, is that I also feel fulfilled and happy to know that someone else likes my jewelry enough to actually buy it!  

I haven't been promoting my Etsy shop much at all lately, what with the kids being home for the summer, going away on vacation, the kids being home for the summer (lol that deserves a second mention) and just life in general that keeps getting in the way.  I see the fall as a great time to revamp my shop with new items and to promote it more.  I guess I could do it on this blog ~ promote my store, that is.  But for some reason I've always thought that blogs that only exist to promote their own stuff are kind of cheesy.  (I truly hope that statement doesn't come back to bite me in the behind anytime soon lol.)

That said, I'm going to be cheesy for a brief moment and show you two items I listed in my shop this week. 

Item Number 1

Vintage Silver Pearl and Bauble Necklace 



Item Number 2

Antique Brass Locket and Crystal Necklace




I've held on to these babies for a while because, well, like I said, I actually like them.  But, as my dear husband so readily points out (love ya!) I've got to support the habit, so to speak, no?  Helloooo Etsy.

Anyway, I guess I'm done with the woe-is-me stuff.  I need to get over it and put my big girl panties on.  Time to make more jewelry and get that store stocked up!



To Bead or Not to Bead

September 15, 2009

Okay, so I know I told you I'm not really a "beader" per se, but more of a "charmer" if you will.  Still, a large percentage of the jewelry sites out there speak to beaders.  Some of them have charms as well, and some of them don't.  One site I checked out today is www.Vicalla.com.

Vicalla sells at least 18 categories of beads, one of which is (yay!) pearls.  They had no less than 66 different colors and varieties of pearls, although I have to admit that I'm a sucker for the traditional white round ones.They also sell tools and wire and findings. Even watchfaces.  But no tutorials.  And NO CHARMS! 

I did stumble upon a site with unique sterling silver and silver plated charms.  Go to www.charms4you.etsy.com.  I was psyched to find them and can't wait to shop for some really cool and different charms.  When you stop by the site let them know that I sent you!

Enough for now.  I've got some charm shopping to do.