Rosanne created this rendition of my dragonfly necklace using the Mint Chocolate Chrysanthemum Bead. She blogs at FabFibers. She's also my aunt!
July 26, 2007
Customer Appreciation
July 25, 2007
working away
1. I get so tired of making the same beads day after day. Etsy gives me a chance to sell those little creative bursts of energy that are my experiments.
2. I love a good party, and isn't Etsy just a fun party? There is no end to the social networking on that site. I love meeting new artists and being inspired.
3. It's a great test market. I can try out things that are limited editions before I add them to my website.
4. It opens up the door for new customers that I couldn't reach, this is especially true for my beads with all of the talented jewelry designers on Etsy.
5. I've been able to sell my jewelry online. I've never had much luck selling jewelry from my website. But earrings and pendants have been heading off to customers all over the country! Which a great because I have a HUGE pile of jewelry just awaiting the next show in October.
6. And the top reason I love selling on Etsy. They give you the sellers' manual, you just need to follow along.
I've been on Etsy for 2 months and have sold 65 items. Maybe that's the real reason I love Etsy.
July 24, 2007
Free projects
July 21, 2007
July 20, 2007
Siren's Song
I have 3 projects on I'm working on using my new wafer beads. Don't they look good enough to eat? I'm in love with them. I have a whole collection to put up in my Etsy shop today. Look for them!
Bead Cruise registration is now open, I hope you can join me!
July 16, 2007
Rough Seas Ahead?
July 14, 2007
Street Smarts
July 13, 2007
Bead Soup
For Bead Week, I had a few friends over for a Bead Soup Party. I told everyone to bring a strand of beads for the soup in teal, bronze or copper. They also brought focal beads, a clasp, spacers and beading materials to put together their bracelets.
We poured all the beads into a tray and took turns scooping out a spoonful until it was divided up. It was so much fun to see how each person handled the same beads.
(left to right) Juliet's 2 bracelets and my mom's design.
(right to left) Denise's, mine, Angela's bracelet, mom's & Juliet's are in the back.
I'm looking forward to the next bead party, now to just stop making beads long enough to schedule that!
July 12, 2007
Mermaid's Grotto
July 11, 2007
New Beads!
July 5, 2007
Treasuries Galore
I seem to be in a quite a few of them today, so here is the list with my sincere thanks to those who picked me for their treasuries.
First, my Bead Cruise treasury. Filled with items that remind of the Bead Cruise. Speaking of which, registration opens in just a few weeks!
Treasuries that include humblebeads:
Beadaholics by GreenEnvyDesigns.
Do you ear me? by ADORNMENTSBYBJ.
Opps I did it again by JessicaSharrah.
Femininity Revisited by jemsbyjbandcompany.
Clay, Clay, Clay by JanZio.
Don't spend too much time on Etsy today!