Feels like Fall

This pretty set is called Autumn Topaz. The triple strand necklace and bracelet are a mix of dark gold, dark topaz and rusty brown seed beads, brown and topaz teardrops and fall colored Czech crystals and bugle beads. The clasps are gold plated dragonflys. Necklace $25, bracelet $15 and earrings are $8. All have been SOLD.

Fremont Sunday Market

This Sunday I am going to give the Sunday Market in Fremont a whirl. Spaces are first-come-first-served so we will go early to increase our chances of getting a spot. Fremont is a very fun neighborhood and bills itself as the Center of the Universe. So come on down for a fun filled day!

Glass Garden display from my new booth. Double fringe bracelets $40, single fringe $30, earrings $8. All have been SOLD.

Great Day at the Fall Fair!

My first booth was a success. Thanks to everyone one who stopped by, gave feedback and shopped! Also a huge thank you to everyone who helped that day and with the preparation (Linda, Frances, Kate and Mike). 

Me and Frances ready for our first customers. Look at those nifty shutters - thanks Mike!

It is dark this morning so good thing we have some lights.

A bright and sunny afternoon and a  booth full of shoppers!!  I am a very happy camper.

Turquoise Bracelets

Turquoise was popular this summer, but I still have several necklaces and bracelets left. Turquoise and coral look great together. Gold with turquoise is an unusual combination that is sure to stand out. Bracelets $25 each. Earrings $ 10 and $8. All have been SOLD.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is breast cancer awareness month. Show your support with something pretty and pink. These are a mix of pink dyed and white freshwater pearls, assorted pink, gold, ivory and crystal seed beads, pink and clear Czech crystals and gold plated accents and findings. The triple strand necklaces are $45, bracelets $20 and matching earrings are $10 and $8. All have been SOLD.

Charge!!!

I can now take credit cards! I hope that this will bring in new sales as I try my hand at various shows and festivals, and I will be able to take credit cards during my home sales. I can also take credit cards over the phone if you see anything in the blog that you wish to purchase. Charge!!!!!

Pretty Pearls

Freshwater Pearl Earrings - $10 each All have been SOLD.

Gold for your ears

I love making earrings - that is why I have so many for you to choose from! Here are a few in gold. All are $8 each. (The first one says $10, but it is now only $8!) All have been SOLD.

Jasper and Pearls

Freshwater pearls are mixed with squares of green jasper and a jasper teardrop. Gold plated accents. Necklace $35 and earrings $8 each. All have been SOLD.

My new tent!

All closed up. It even has an awning and place for a banner across the top. It was a snap to put up. We will practice a few more times so we can do it quickly.

Testing out table layout. I think this is the design I will use. There will be some shelves on the tables to add height as well as some earring stands. And I will pick out a couple of pieces of cloth to soften things.

Mike expanded on my idea to hang the shutters. This is so easy to assemble and versatile.
It uses conduit, connectors and another electrical do-dad that hangs the shutters and slides on the top pole. We added some rings on the bottom and threaded a rope thru them to keep the shutters stable in a breeze. Next I need to figure out the jewelry displays.......

Inventory etc.

Today I took an inventory of my wares. A necessary evil! :) I have also been busy sorting through pictures and making sure they all have labels. I also need to note which have been sold as quite a few things have been sold this summer. Keep checking on the links to photos on the right as I update the source. I also received my new tent yesterday - time to try and set it up and then figure out a display for the inside in preparation for my first booth on October 3rd.

Beading is more fun, but these are things that have to get done!

Best Sellers

Furnace glass bracelets have been one of my most popular bracelet styles. Each one is unique, made with a mixture of assorted glass beads and silver accents. I often wear one as they go with just about anything. Easy and fun to wear and affordable too! All have been SOLD.

Amethyst and Iolite

Amethyst chips with iolite accents. Necklace $45 and earrings $10. All have been SOLD.

Stone Trivia:

Amethyst is given as a symbol of sincerity, security, and peace of mind. It is also thought to magnify psychic abilities and right-brain activity, energize and purify the blood, relieve headaches, improve blood sugar imbalance and strengthen immunity.

Iolite is known as the Vikings compass due to it's ability to determine the direction of the sun on overcast days. When the legendary Viking mariners sailed the wide ocean, they used thin pieces of iolite as the world's first polarizing filter. Looking through an iolite lens, they could determine the exact position of the sun, and navigate safely.

My First Booth

Well I finally decided to try doing a booth at an event. On Oct 3 I will be at the Fall Fair at Rodstol Lane Farm in Southworth from 10-3pm. The fair is free. There will be live music, cider press demonstrations, pumpkin carving, vendors and more. Go to http://www.rlf1916.com/ and click on events to learn more and get directions. The event is to help raise awareness of the new Kitsap food coop. (http://www.kitsapfoodcoop.org/)

Now I have to figure out a display and acquire a tent.........

Beadware Guarantee

Whew - a whirlwind month of touring around the country. Now I am home catching up on life's little details. Time to restock and get ready for my next sale.

While in MN I discovered that one of the findings I have used in the past has been failing. So I took several items back to WA to remake. I guarantee all of my work so if you ever have any problems with any of my designs please let me know. I appreciate the feedback as it allows me to improve upon my future designs. I will fix, remake or replace any piece that fails or causes an issue. Just let me know and I will address it, usually at no charge. I want you to enjoy wearing my designs!

And there is also my Orphan Earring Guarantee: Do you have orphans looking for a new partner? Send them my way and I will repair, re-make or replace. There is usually no cost. Of course if I start receiving lots of baggies full or orphans in the mail I may have to re-think that!