Come on by and have a look at the rest of the new stuff. So many to list! Soo little time!!!
1 day ago
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Good News and Repurposing!
One thing I've learned since joining Etsy is that recycling, upcycling, and repurposing can be FUN!
I knew it was important to recycle but I really got inspired when I saw what some of the sellers over there make from the most basic things and turn them into - Wow! that is SO cool!- things.
What does that have to do with anything?
Well, I had this old box of my business cards that were outdated. They don't bear my logo and the email address on them was wrong. Instead of chucking them I began cutting them up into several strips. I layered the strips together until I had one strong thick stack. I made sure that the front and back are identical, with the pictures of the diamonds and no old info anywhere except on the inside.
I placed an eyelet in the tops and used smaller strips to box up the edges for a finished look. After that I lightly sanded the edges. Now the old business cards are new pendants! Or at least they will be once I add the jump rings. I'd love some feedback on these. What do you guys think of this idea?
As for my good news, I just heard from Bead Trends. They want 3 of my offerings for the Nov./Dec issue! YAY! I better get on the ball and get the forms filled out and ready to ship off tomorrow.
I knew it was important to recycle but I really got inspired when I saw what some of the sellers over there make from the most basic things and turn them into - Wow! that is SO cool!- things.
What does that have to do with anything?
Well, I had this old box of my business cards that were outdated. They don't bear my logo and the email address on them was wrong. Instead of chucking them I began cutting them up into several strips. I layered the strips together until I had one strong thick stack. I made sure that the front and back are identical, with the pictures of the diamonds and no old info anywhere except on the inside.
I placed an eyelet in the tops and used smaller strips to box up the edges for a finished look. After that I lightly sanded the edges. Now the old business cards are new pendants! Or at least they will be once I add the jump rings. I'd love some feedback on these. What do you guys think of this idea?
As for my good news, I just heard from Bead Trends. They want 3 of my offerings for the Nov./Dec issue! YAY! I better get on the ball and get the forms filled out and ready to ship off tomorrow.
Monday, June 02, 2008
June GC drawing Entries List
On the last day of each month I draw a name from the pool of customers that have shopped with me that month.
I'll be doing this for each month throughout the year.
The name I draw will receive a $5 or $10 gift certificate, or free item of their choosing from my shop!
*Only actual purchases count for the drawing. PIFs are not entered to win unless a regular purchase was made at the same time.
*You can see the list of winners on my shop home page under announcements.
I'll be doing this for each month throughout the year.
The name I draw will receive a $5 or $10 gift certificate, or free item of their choosing from my shop!
*Only actual purchases count for the drawing. PIFs are not entered to win unless a regular purchase was made at the same time.
*You can see the list of winners on my shop home page under announcements.
Entries for June:
GabbriellasCloset2
angelbabe6333
Sunday, June 01, 2008
Today's CVS Trip
Wish I would have taken a picture! Didn't think of it until I already put everything away-sorry!
I got:
8 bottles of Dawn dishwashing liquid
5 deodorants
5 500ct. packs cotton swabs with bonus travel packs
5 bottles Febreze fabric refresher
3 boxes sheer bandaids
2 Listerine Smart Rinse for Kids
2 twin packs of Oral-B toothbrushes
2 bags cheddar flavor Chex Mix
1 Gillette Fusion Phenom razor
1 can sour cream & onion Pringles
1 big pack strawberry Twizzlers
1 pack Ice Breakers sours gum
1 6ft. Hubba Bubba sour gummi tape
1 Ultra Mini glucose meter
That is 4 separate trips through the register. One on Sat. night, and 3 today.
Grand total: $130.59
Total paid out of pocket $2.36 WOOHOO!
And the best part is not only did I roll my ECBs but I made an additional $6.44 more than I spent. Money makers, chu-ching! :)
Since I have a dishwasher and still have over 60 bottles of Dawn, Karen and I did a trade. I gave her my 8 bottles for her Fusion razor. She needed the Dawn and Alex loves the Fusion razors.
That is one thing I like about having a friend to go CVSing with. Sometimes plans call for us to have to get things we don't really like/need and we can trade accordingly. Sometimes I can't work something I want into my plans but Karen can, and visa versa. Makes no difference cause we'll trade and each gets what they really wanted.
I had some other things on my plans to do that they didn't have. Hoping I can get them Wednesday after the truck delivers. Need to go back to town and get the animals their Frontline that day anyway. lol
I got:
8 bottles of Dawn dishwashing liquid
5 deodorants
5 500ct. packs cotton swabs with bonus travel packs
5 bottles Febreze fabric refresher
3 boxes sheer bandaids
2 Listerine Smart Rinse for Kids
2 twin packs of Oral-B toothbrushes
2 bags cheddar flavor Chex Mix
1 Gillette Fusion Phenom razor
1 can sour cream & onion Pringles
1 big pack strawberry Twizzlers
1 pack Ice Breakers sours gum
1 6ft. Hubba Bubba sour gummi tape
1 Ultra Mini glucose meter
That is 4 separate trips through the register. One on Sat. night, and 3 today.
Grand total: $130.59
Total paid out of pocket $2.36 WOOHOO!
And the best part is not only did I roll my ECBs but I made an additional $6.44 more than I spent. Money makers, chu-ching! :)
Since I have a dishwasher and still have over 60 bottles of Dawn, Karen and I did a trade. I gave her my 8 bottles for her Fusion razor. She needed the Dawn and Alex loves the Fusion razors.
That is one thing I like about having a friend to go CVSing with. Sometimes plans call for us to have to get things we don't really like/need and we can trade accordingly. Sometimes I can't work something I want into my plans but Karen can, and visa versa. Makes no difference cause we'll trade and each gets what they really wanted.
I had some other things on my plans to do that they didn't have. Hoping I can get them Wednesday after the truck delivers. Need to go back to town and get the animals their Frontline that day anyway. lol
Saturday, May 31, 2008
And the winner is...
And the winner of this month's gift certificate is: Cynthia! Or better known at etsy as cr1105.
Congrats, Cynthia. Your gift certificate is on the way to you. Spend in good health and happiness. :)
Thank you to all that shopped with me during the month of May. I wish that I could give each and every one of you a gift certificate!
There are SO many great shops on Etsy that I feel truly blessed every time I log on and see an order. You all are wonderful and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping me stay home with my boys and get them ready for the outside world. lol
Etsy also gives me something to focus on because, unfortunately my dear hubby and best friend in this world can not be home with me because of his job. Day in and out he works all over the country to provide for me and his kids. Day in and out I am a single parent bearing all of the load of the house and finances. It can get real lonely at times. Sharing your day via phone just isn't the same. lol So thank you, for helping to keep me distracted, in a good and positive way!
So enough of the mush...
I'll be drawing a name every month. Every order placed gets entered to win!
Sometimes it will be for a $5 gift certificate to my shop, sometimes $10. Sometimes I might switch it up a bit and give the winner a choice of item from my shop. You never know what this mind of mine will drum up. I hope you will hang around and find out.
Have a blessed day!
Congrats, Cynthia. Your gift certificate is on the way to you. Spend in good health and happiness. :)
Thank you to all that shopped with me during the month of May. I wish that I could give each and every one of you a gift certificate!
There are SO many great shops on Etsy that I feel truly blessed every time I log on and see an order. You all are wonderful and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping me stay home with my boys and get them ready for the outside world. lol
Etsy also gives me something to focus on because, unfortunately my dear hubby and best friend in this world can not be home with me because of his job. Day in and out he works all over the country to provide for me and his kids. Day in and out I am a single parent bearing all of the load of the house and finances. It can get real lonely at times. Sharing your day via phone just isn't the same. lol So thank you, for helping to keep me distracted, in a good and positive way!
So enough of the mush...
I'll be drawing a name every month. Every order placed gets entered to win!
Sometimes it will be for a $5 gift certificate to my shop, sometimes $10. Sometimes I might switch it up a bit and give the winner a choice of item from my shop. You never know what this mind of mine will drum up. I hope you will hang around and find out.
Have a blessed day!
Today is the day!
I haven't forgotten about you, my lovely entries!
As I type this I am printing out all the names entered in the drawing,
getting ready to cut those apart and my son Caleb is being given the honor of drawing the winning name. I will be back momentarily with the winner! :)
As I type this I am printing out all the names entered in the drawing,
getting ready to cut those apart and my son Caleb is being given the honor of drawing the winning name. I will be back momentarily with the winner! :)
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Just a couple days left!!
*Starting in May*On the last day of each month I will draw a name from the pool of customers that have shopped with me that month.
I'll be doing this for each month throughout the year.
The name I draw will receive a $5 or $10 gift certificate to my shop! (Certificates are valid for 60 days.)
*Only actual purchases count for the drawing. PIFs are not entered to win unless a regular purchase was made at the same time.
*You can see the list of winners on my shop home page under announcements.
I'll be doing this for each month throughout the year.
The name I draw will receive a $5 or $10 gift certificate to my shop! (Certificates are valid for 60 days.)
*Only actual purchases count for the drawing. PIFs are not entered to win unless a regular purchase was made at the same time.
*You can see the list of winners on my shop home page under announcements.
Entries so far:
sunsign6
Elizabethjewelry
thecrochetedbaby
JulibeeKitsch
thescentedwick
girliemomma
ShadesJewelry
peacoxcreations
angelbabe6333
jillystamps
SkinJourney
melissarg
angelbabe6333
scrapperal
yodasboner
jennosmom
jessiewagoner
carsrme777
SimplyStacyJewelry
cr1105
bunnykitten
hannahbananabowtique
GrooveGirlBoutique
So who wants to be entered next?
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
I've been having a ball.
I love giving out a little unexpected something with each
of my orders. Up until now it has mostly been earrings or
cell phone charms made with beads. The bad thing about that
is not knowing the customers tastes, so it's real easy to send
something that they might not like.
Then, I had this idea. Who can't use a little note pad for
their purse? Who would scoff at a fridge magnet? By George
I think I'm on to something! So, until I get sick of making these
I will be including them in with my orders at random. That is to
say that not every singe order will get one, but I do plan to be
generous.
Another great thing about these is that they will not add to
the cost of shipping. In fact they will help in adding to that
3/4" rate crap I have to deal with. So if anything they are good
for the customer and good for me too!
This is just the beginning as my mind is brimming with other
promo items I can easily make. I have a small rubber stamp
with my shop logo on it and I'm thinking that it is going to come
in handy very soon. :)
Monday, May 26, 2008
A Picture For Debbie
EDIT: OOPSIE! I've had to edit the picture because it was just picked up for publishing! Sorry everyone. I will replace it with the full size shot once the pictures come out in the book. :) For now just consider this a tiny peek.
I met the coolest lady through Etsy this morning. Her name is Debbie and this is her shop: A Bead Connection
Any of you that make jewelry should heart her shop because she is in the process of getting everything uploaded and she tells me she has a ton of stuff. I can't wait to see!!
I had the pleasure of speaking to her on the phone and I was telling her about the tiny 2-3mm gemstone rondelles and how I like to use them to create Keishi pearl flowers. Easier to show than to tell. So Debbie, this picture is for you.
I made these earrings with Keishi pearls, 3mm round cultured pearls, 2-3mm garnet and peridot gemstone rondelle beads. You'll have to let me know what you think of them. You can be honest. If you don't like them that's ok, but I just wanted to show you what I meant and why I love these tiny gemstone rondelles so much. :)
Friday, May 23, 2008
Summer's Coming and I have new goodies coming too.
These colors are HOT this summer! They remind me of tropical islands with the luaus and leis, margaritas, and finding a lost treasure of jewels.
MORE TO COME...
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Beefing up the promotion, and branding!
Business Card
Car Magnet
I know that a lot of etsy sellers think that business cards are a waste of time and money, but I like having them. I've handed them out on a few occasions when someone would inquire about my shop address. I've used them to write a quick thank you note, and sometimes when I give away a freebie I staple the earrings to it in a little gift bag.
I could easily make my own business cards but I got a great package deal and every promo item bears the same icon that I've decided to use to make a brand for my shop.
Yep! It's the globe looking necklace you've (hopefully) come to recognize. :)
So anyway, I ordered new business cards, a car magnet, and some little thank you notes. What do you think?
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Win A Gift Certificate!!
*Starting in May*On the last day of each month I will draw a name from the pool of customers that have shopped with me that month.
I'll be doing this for each month throughout the year.
The name I draw will receive a $5 or $10 gift certificate to my shop! (Certificates are valid for 60 days.)
*Only actual purchases count for the drawing. PIFs are not entered to win unless a regular purchase was made at the same time.
*You can see the list of winners on my shop home page under announcements.
I'll be doing this for each month throughout the year.
The name I draw will receive a $5 or $10 gift certificate to my shop! (Certificates are valid for 60 days.)
*Only actual purchases count for the drawing. PIFs are not entered to win unless a regular purchase was made at the same time.
*You can see the list of winners on my shop home page under announcements.
Entries so far:
sunsign6
Elizabethjewelry
thecrochetedbaby
JulibeeKitsch
thescentedwick
girliemomma
ShadesJewelry
peacoxcreations
angelbabe6333
jillystamps
SkinJourney
melissarg
angelbabe6333
scrapperal
yodasboner
jennosmom
jessiewagoner
carsrme777
SimplyStacyJewelry
cr1105
bunnykitten
hannahbananabowtique
GrooveGirlBoutique
So who wants to be entered next?
For Angie
Some of these gemstones were purchased at Angie's Etsy shop, EternalGemstones.etsy.com
and I thought she might like to see what I did with some of them.
After "wasting" a lot of my sterling to make necklaces it dawned on me that it would be better just to make interchangeable pendants to switch out on the necklaces. LOL So, there are a bunch of different colored sets.
I still need to make a purple and yellow set, and maybe black too. :)
and I thought she might like to see what I did with some of them.
After "wasting" a lot of my sterling to make necklaces it dawned on me that it would be better just to make interchangeable pendants to switch out on the necklaces. LOL So, there are a bunch of different colored sets.
I still need to make a purple and yellow set, and maybe black too. :)
Frustrated!
I have a gift certificate that I got from being published in Bead Trends. I've been hoarding the GC for a long time because I wanted to make sure I purchase things I really needed and things that would be useful.
Tonight I spent like 2 hours scouring over the website and my huge catalog until I was finally satisfied with my selections. I went through the checkout process only to get to a page that said: "We're sorry, gift certificate redemption is currently unavailable." WHAT?!?!?
So then I thought I'd click on Live Help to see if someone could tell me when I can expect to be able to redeem my GC. Well guess what. Live help is OFFLINE. Isn't that just the luck!
I know I'm pretty lucky if this is the worst thing that happens to me today. It's not earth shattering, but it's still got my feathers ruffled because I wasted 2 hours sitting here trying to make each item count.
So that's my whine. I had to add the picture of The Deep End earrings that I listed in my shop earlier today. Does anyone else see how ironic this is that I listed such an item and now I am going off the deep end? lol
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Lovin' Me Some Gems.
Lookie what the mail carrier brought me today. I'm just getting started collecting gemstones again and today I got these Chalcedony beads, and more Amethyst. Can hardly wait to create with them. The larger ones are going to be pendants for necklaces for myself.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Made Some Earrings For ME!
I spend so much time and money on supplies and keeping the shop stocked and fresh that I sometimes forget to just slow down and make some things for me.Last night I made myself 5 pairs of gemstone earrings. Love them!
There's two types of Mystic Topaz, Prehnite, Amethyst, and Rhodolite Garnets.
My absolute favorite pair I made was the Mystic Topaz because they go from absolutely clear to reflecting all these fantastic colors, and they even go almost black at times as well. It really depends on what you're wearing. They sort of just adapt to whatever I have on. Like today; I was wearing pink and pink was the dominant color. And not only that but look how perfectly they match my Mystic Topaz ring!
These are a keeper for sure. :)
(If you are curious to know:)
Mystic Topaz is a natural, colorless gemstone that is coated with a thin layer of titanium. This application is what brings out the play of colors. The titanium coating is permanent.
These are a keeper for sure. :)
(If you are curious to know:)
Mystic Topaz is a natural, colorless gemstone that is coated with a thin layer of titanium. This application is what brings out the play of colors. The titanium coating is permanent.
Trying Something New
How do you guys feel about the "brown" metals?
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Thank you CVS, Darn you CVS!
What do you do when you can't sleep?
You eat too much FREE chocolate from CVS.
Which coincidently adds to the insomnia problem, I'm sure!
So thank you, CVS, for the 4 free bags of delicious Hershey's Bliss.
At the same time darn you! You're making me FAT---er. lol
Milk chocolate and melt-away centers. Yum-my.
Happy Mother's Day to ME!
Happy Mother's Day to YOU!!
:)
You eat too much FREE chocolate from CVS.
Which coincidently adds to the insomnia problem, I'm sure!
So thank you, CVS, for the 4 free bags of delicious Hershey's Bliss.
At the same time darn you! You're making me FAT---er. lol
Milk chocolate and melt-away centers. Yum-my.
Happy Mother's Day to ME!
Happy Mother's Day to YOU!!
:)
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Another FREE Shipping Saturday!
Free Shipping Saturday!
Every Saturday I will be offering free shipping in my etsy shop kristiegk.etsy.com along with any and all other sellers that wish to join in.All listings have been edited. No need to wait for revised invoice or anything. Buy to your hearts content.
Have a great weekend everyone! :o)
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Remember those
lime green Nike's I bought? Well, I finally found a shirt to go with them. May not look like an exact match in the pics cause the one of me is a bit washed out. I took the picture under direct indoor lighting even though I know better than to do that.
But trust me, the shirt is exactly the same color as the shoes IRL.
And nope, I didn't cut my hair. I'm wearing it in an UP do.
But trust me, the shirt is exactly the same color as the shoes IRL.
And nope, I didn't cut my hair. I'm wearing it in an UP do.
Have a good night all and don't forget to be FIERCE! ;O)
Monday, May 05, 2008
Hubbies Home
Can you tell hubby is home? I haven't been blogging very much. lol
Chris started replacing our walkway steps that lead down to the house. Seems like only yesterday we forked out $1000 to build the first set! But, they are wooden steps and even with water treatment chemicals they still aged and a few are bowed and broken. I fell through one a few months ago and that sealed the deal. They had to be replaced.
We are making the new ones out of concrete and laying pretty stepping stones on them. So far only one step is finished. I'll make pictures and post soon.
One thing that has never happened in all the time that Chris has had this "new" job is having an account close to home. This week he is working at an account where he can come home every night and I couldn't be happier! I only wish it was a large job so it would last longer.
I'm supposed to be going out the door right now to take him and the guys pizzas for lunch. I really need to get it together fast because I was supposed to be there right NOW, and I've only just been awake a few minutes! Better bust a move. lol
Till next time...
Chris started replacing our walkway steps that lead down to the house. Seems like only yesterday we forked out $1000 to build the first set! But, they are wooden steps and even with water treatment chemicals they still aged and a few are bowed and broken. I fell through one a few months ago and that sealed the deal. They had to be replaced.
We are making the new ones out of concrete and laying pretty stepping stones on them. So far only one step is finished. I'll make pictures and post soon.
One thing that has never happened in all the time that Chris has had this "new" job is having an account close to home. This week he is working at an account where he can come home every night and I couldn't be happier! I only wish it was a large job so it would last longer.
I'm supposed to be going out the door right now to take him and the guys pizzas for lunch. I really need to get it together fast because I was supposed to be there right NOW, and I've only just been awake a few minutes! Better bust a move. lol
Till next time...
Thursday, May 01, 2008
$10 Super Sale. HURRY!
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| It's my race to $100. TODAY ONLY! The next 10 people that convo me over in Etsy can choose ANY ONE item in the store for only $10 NO MATTER what the price in the listing says! Convo me, let me know which item you want and I will edit it to $10. One item per person please and you must pay right away. No Echecks! If two people request the same item the one that asked first gets it. When the list is full the deal is over. Here we go! 10.Here Comes the Bride set. TAKEN 9.Blue Blazes Heart necklace. TAKEN 8. Day At the Beach bracelet. TAKEN 7. Real Pud Flower earrings. TAKEN 6. Tribal Earrings. TAKEN 5. Pearl and sterling necklace. TAKEN 4. Keishi Pearl Bouquet pendant. TAKEN 3. Swarovski Crystal bracelet. TAKEN 2. Mystic Topaz earrings. TAKEN 1. Pink Lace necklace. TAKEN KristieGK.etsy.com UPDATE: WOOHOO! Thanks to EVERY ONE that made this a success. It is greatly appreciated more than you know. All orders will be shipped out first thing in the morning. Have a TERRIFIC Friday! |
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Free Shipping EVERY Saturday!
Every Saturday I will be offering free shipping in my etsy shop kristiegk.etsy.com along with any and all other sellers that wish to join in.
Right now it's just me and littlesun.etsy.com but I have a feeling this will gain popularity among sellers and buyers alike.
I'll do my best to leave a reminder here and in the shop every Saturday, and I will also post a thread about it in the promotions forum as well.
If you missed us this week please stop by and check us out next week. With gas prices being so crazy I say shop at home in your jammies and take full advantage of some free shipping. :)
Have a great Sunday everyone! I'll leave you with a picture of my latest listing. Real flower earrings.
Right now it's just me and littlesun.etsy.com but I have a feeling this will gain popularity among sellers and buyers alike.
I'll do my best to leave a reminder here and in the shop every Saturday, and I will also post a thread about it in the promotions forum as well.
If you missed us this week please stop by and check us out next week. With gas prices being so crazy I say shop at home in your jammies and take full advantage of some free shipping. :)
Have a great Sunday everyone! I'll leave you with a picture of my latest listing. Real flower earrings.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Birthday update
So we went to Smokey Bones and we all got the all you can eat baby back ribs, and they were DELICIOUS!
I've had fall off the bone good ribs before but these were not only fall off the bone but also soft as warm butter to eat. The perfect balance of smoky flavor, not dry at all, and just lip smackin' good.
I was a little hesitant to get the all you can eat because I thought it would be one of those things were you get your initial plate and then you never see your waitress again, if you KWIM?
That was not the case at all. We got our first plate with everyone's side dishes and first batch of ribs, not 5 minutes passed before she approached the table with a large platter piled high with more ribs. She placed it in the center of the table and all feasted like kings. lol
By the time we got to the bottom of the platter we were all stuffed and happy. The waitress came back and asked us if we were ready for another platter. I was very impressed and pleased to see that they were the real deal and not stingy with the ribs at all. Of course we all agreed that we couldn't hold another morsel.
We walked out of there with two sacks full of rib bones. lol I gave a couple to Faith, our pug, and the rest I put in the crock pot with some wild garlic to make a soup stock out of. I'll probably freeze the stock, give Faith the bones, and make a hearty stew at a later time. It sure does smell divine in my kitchen right now.
So that's my update on Chris's birthday. He loved his new goodies for his grill and later today he wants to make a rotisserie chicken, ( I knew he would!) and then he has to leave back out for work again. BOO! He only got to be home 2 days after being gone 3 weeks. I'm not ready for him to leave. Business really picks up in the summer and as thankful as I am that he has such a good paying job, it still comes with a price. Sometimes it feels like we've traded in our marriage for more money. Well, at least that's how I feel sometimes.
I got off topic there, but I know there are a lot of wives that can identify with this situation. At any rate all went well and at least he was able to be here for his birthday. That was a blessing in and of itself. :) Nite all!
I've had fall off the bone good ribs before but these were not only fall off the bone but also soft as warm butter to eat. The perfect balance of smoky flavor, not dry at all, and just lip smackin' good.
I was a little hesitant to get the all you can eat because I thought it would be one of those things were you get your initial plate and then you never see your waitress again, if you KWIM?
That was not the case at all. We got our first plate with everyone's side dishes and first batch of ribs, not 5 minutes passed before she approached the table with a large platter piled high with more ribs. She placed it in the center of the table and all feasted like kings. lol
By the time we got to the bottom of the platter we were all stuffed and happy. The waitress came back and asked us if we were ready for another platter. I was very impressed and pleased to see that they were the real deal and not stingy with the ribs at all. Of course we all agreed that we couldn't hold another morsel.
We walked out of there with two sacks full of rib bones. lol I gave a couple to Faith, our pug, and the rest I put in the crock pot with some wild garlic to make a soup stock out of. I'll probably freeze the stock, give Faith the bones, and make a hearty stew at a later time. It sure does smell divine in my kitchen right now.
So that's my update on Chris's birthday. He loved his new goodies for his grill and later today he wants to make a rotisserie chicken, ( I knew he would!) and then he has to leave back out for work again. BOO! He only got to be home 2 days after being gone 3 weeks. I'm not ready for him to leave. Business really picks up in the summer and as thankful as I am that he has such a good paying job, it still comes with a price. Sometimes it feels like we've traded in our marriage for more money. Well, at least that's how I feel sometimes.
I got off topic there, but I know there are a lot of wives that can identify with this situation. At any rate all went well and at least he was able to be here for his birthday. That was a blessing in and of itself. :) Nite all!
Monday, April 21, 2008
YUM, YUM, YUM!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRIS! I LOVE YOU!!!
Today is dear hubbies birthday and I am SO excited. I want to take him to smokeybones for their all you can eat baby back ribs.OMGosh I can just smell it (in my mind) and it's heavenly. I also love their pulled pork BBQ platter. YUM!
I think bbq is my new favorite food and it was also the theme of this years birthday- quite by accident though...
For Christmas I bought him this huge professional grill with a lot of gadgets and necessities. He really had his heart set on having the rotisserie for it but I was tapped out and talked him into waiting on it a bit longer. So, that's what I bought him for his birthday. Got the rotisserie basket to go with it as well for shrimp, veggies, and all those small things. I also picked up a fancy smancy meat thermometer that tells when beef, pork, and chicken are safe to eat. He loved it all and can't wait to pop a chicken on there. He has loved rotisserie chicken as long as I can remember.
So between Smokey Bones and his gifts I think It'll be one fine birthday for hubby. :)
OK, now I'm reallllly hungry! Is is time to go eat yet??
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Serious and Fun
Lots of new goodies added to the shop. Come by and check it out. :) Have a great weekend!
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
My mini portfolio...
My mini portfolio arrived today and I love how it looks. It's the perfect size, easy to flip through, and you can't miss my shop addy. LOL
Here's a little peek at it. I can't wait to show it around.
Here's a little peek at it. I can't wait to show it around.
Monday, April 14, 2008
WooHoo WOWIE
What a GREAT mail day I had today. I got 7 packages! Mostly small bead orders. But I wanted to tell you about this one order I got and this seller on Etsy...
Her shop is here: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=87114
and she makes THE cutest handmade paper roses.
I bought some for myself and half dozen to give my mom. I'm giving them to her along with a necklace I made her for Mother's Day. If your mom appreciates hand made and would like a bouquet that will never die then please check out her shop.
I also got my published jewelry back today, along with the gift certificate to FMG, and two books. I'm on page 16-17 of the May/June issue. I was published in the Fun & Funky section of this issue. Woohooo
Her shop is here: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=87114
and she makes THE cutest handmade paper roses.
I bought some for myself and half dozen to give my mom. I'm giving them to her along with a necklace I made her for Mother's Day. If your mom appreciates hand made and would like a bouquet that will never die then please check out her shop.I also got my published jewelry back today, along with the gift certificate to FMG, and two books. I'm on page 16-17 of the May/June issue. I was published in the Fun & Funky section of this issue. Woohooo
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Time to get busy.
I just happened to remember to check Bead Trends to see if they posted the new calls and sure enough they have. Time for me to put my thinking cap on and see if I can come up with some stuff to submit.
Bead Trends (Nov/Dec 2008) Call
Bead Trends Magazine is currently looking for designs with the following themes for our Nov/Dec 2008 issue
- Christmas
- For The Home
- Birthstones (Topaz/Citrine/Zircon/Tanzanite/Turquoise)
- Quick & Easy
- Vintage
- The Perfect Gift
- All Dressed Up
- On A Budget
- Timepieces
- Pearls
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Traveling Itch
I am dying, ok maybe not to that extreme, but I really want to go somewhere!
I hate when I want to get out and can't think of any place to go. I'm not talking a day trip or a shopping trip, I'm talking overnight or maybe even a couple of nights. Mini vacation!
It's so hard to do stuff when Chris isn't here. I suck with directions and he is my rock on that part. For my birthday I bought myself a navigation system (GPS) for the car and I really love it, but I admit I'm still a bit chicken to put 100% trust in it to get me to places I've never been to before.
Seems like I blog about this every spring! Still drawing blanks...
I hate when I want to get out and can't think of any place to go. I'm not talking a day trip or a shopping trip, I'm talking overnight or maybe even a couple of nights. Mini vacation!
It's so hard to do stuff when Chris isn't here. I suck with directions and he is my rock on that part. For my birthday I bought myself a navigation system (GPS) for the car and I really love it, but I admit I'm still a bit chicken to put 100% trust in it to get me to places I've never been to before.
Seems like I blog about this every spring! Still drawing blanks...
Portfolios
I have an awesome Kodak camera that comes with a printer dock, but found that it was still technically cheaper to order my portfolio online from Kodak[dot]com.
I had been wanting to put a compilation of my jewelry pieces together for some time but I waited until I had a more diverse variety. I want to be able to share it with family, friends, strangers...if they'll look I'll share! lol
Instead of loose pictures on binder rings I'll have a real book. I can't wait until it gets here.
Here are some new items and some that will be in the book.
I had been wanting to put a compilation of my jewelry pieces together for some time but I waited until I had a more diverse variety. I want to be able to share it with family, friends, strangers...if they'll look I'll share! lol
Instead of loose pictures on binder rings I'll have a real book. I can't wait until it gets here.
Here are some new items and some that will be in the book.
Friday, April 04, 2008
What no jewelry pictures?
Nope. Not tonight. LOL Tonight it's all psycho-babble about me.
It's after 2AM and Etsy is down-again.
I don't know what to do with myself because I usually browse etsy (i.e. window shop) when I can't sleep. Now what am I going to do? Did I ask that already?
I went to LM to cruise the cafe, but in all honesty I can't stand it there anymore. I haven't been in that message board scene in so long that I no longer have the attention span for it. It's nothing personal to any one there. All threads bored me equally. I find now that I'd rather do chores than sit and read threads. Maybe that's sad. Maybe it's just my time to move on...
I do enjoy reading the threads at HCW but that is because that place is super informative and in turn I get a ton of stuff I really need, and use, for pennies! Thank Val, for getting me hooked on CVS-ing!!
I've vacuumed, washed, and put away 3 loads of laundry so that's all caught up. I unloaded the dishwasher, and tidied up around the house. Sigh.
Bead Trends emailed me tonight. One of my 4 piece jewelry sets was called for publication, as was one of my small pearl bracelet and earring sets (Girls First Pearls), for their kids section.
I filled out all the forms, got everything labeled and packed up. It's ready to go out tomorrow.
I am just blown away that I am accepted every time I submit to them. If this keeps up I'll be in goodness knows how many issues. Not that I'm complaining, just absolutely surprised! I still don't think I'm "good enough", but somebody there does and that's all that counts. :O)
I think I'll go park on the sofa with this weeks CVS ad, and the monthly deals book and see if I can work up another deal for this week before it's over. Yeah, that sounds like a good way to pass some time.
Night all!
It's after 2AM and Etsy is down-again.
I don't know what to do with myself because I usually browse etsy (i.e. window shop) when I can't sleep. Now what am I going to do? Did I ask that already?
I went to LM to cruise the cafe, but in all honesty I can't stand it there anymore. I haven't been in that message board scene in so long that I no longer have the attention span for it. It's nothing personal to any one there. All threads bored me equally. I find now that I'd rather do chores than sit and read threads. Maybe that's sad. Maybe it's just my time to move on...
I do enjoy reading the threads at HCW but that is because that place is super informative and in turn I get a ton of stuff I really need, and use, for pennies! Thank Val, for getting me hooked on CVS-ing!!
I've vacuumed, washed, and put away 3 loads of laundry so that's all caught up. I unloaded the dishwasher, and tidied up around the house. Sigh.
Bead Trends emailed me tonight. One of my 4 piece jewelry sets was called for publication, as was one of my small pearl bracelet and earring sets (Girls First Pearls), for their kids section.
I filled out all the forms, got everything labeled and packed up. It's ready to go out tomorrow.
I am just blown away that I am accepted every time I submit to them. If this keeps up I'll be in goodness knows how many issues. Not that I'm complaining, just absolutely surprised! I still don't think I'm "good enough", but somebody there does and that's all that counts. :O)
I think I'll go park on the sofa with this weeks CVS ad, and the monthly deals book and see if I can work up another deal for this week before it's over. Yeah, that sounds like a good way to pass some time.
Night all!
Friday, March 28, 2008
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Nothing of Substance
Sorry. I know I've been quite a bore lately. Pretty much my life right now is same ole, same ole. Which is not necessarily a bad thing. There just isn't anything interesting to blog about. So instead I'll bore you further with more new designs I just listed.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
New Bracelets.
Aren't these pretty?
It never ceases to amaze me how you can take beads that might not look like much when you start. Like these mother of pearl coin beads for example. Then, add a few components and have the end results be so striking. Or at least, I think so. :)
It never ceases to amaze me how you can take beads that might not look like much when you start. Like these mother of pearl coin beads for example. Then, add a few components and have the end results be so striking. Or at least, I think so. :)
Monday, March 10, 2008
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