Ah, the Russian...

Last night a miracle happened! Both kids were asleep before 8:30pm! I know, amazing. Normally after they go to bed I spend the remainder of the evening making the pieces from that day and the previous day's orders while hanging out with Chris. Last night I didn't have anything to work on and the game was on so I sent hubby downstairs to watch it while I vegged on the couch and flipped through the channels.

I came to Sex and the City on one of the channels. I love those reruns. I started paying close attention to the Carrie, Samantha, Miranda, and Charlottes jewelry (which I LOVE) and realized that I wanted a necklace like the one Alexander Petrovsky gives Carrie in Paris. Low and behold, I had the materials. Thus The Russian. I love it (although Amaya is all over it and I'm afraid she'll break it right off my neck)!

Emmaline Bride

I am very pleased to announce that I am now a featured artist on emmalinebride.com. They have collectively gathered artisans from around the world that specialize in handmade wedding items. Absolutely gorgeous items are on this site and I highly recommend their top picks!

http://www.emmalinebride.com

Spring and New Beginnings

I have a tendency of going a bit overboard in all things. I am a huge planner and I like to plan big! So, I have lots of new ideas for jewelry designs. This being the case, I'm making room for new designs in my Etsy store. There is a new section of Spring Clearance sale items. I went through my designs and picked ones that are not as popular as others or ones that were not profitable (spent way too much on supplies but didn't price high enough to make a profit) and I marked them down to cost, or very close to cost.

Now for my new ideas!

I am putting together some pieces in birthstone colors. I'm not one of those people that doesn't like their birthstone color and I'm hoping that there are many more like me! There will be sets with Swarovski Crystals and other natural stones. I can't wait to get them all done and on my site, I'm very excited!

I decided to do a little homework on Etsy, Buy Handmade, and a few other sites and realized just how overpriced other designers are. Simple elements, even when purchased individually and not at wholesale, are being sold at a 400-800% mark-up! It's crazy. So, I'm picking up a few simple pieces to put together with a way lower mark-up and hopefully I can make someones day by giving them a lower cost option. Seriously, we're not made of money and especially these days people need to save where they can, even on their most special day.

How to make earrings...

I have played around with the idea that I want to make my own earwires for my earring designs. So, I finally got a wire jig and all the tools to make them. I love the fun pattern ideas that all the jig companies have but I didn't just want my style to be the same as someone elses. I goofed around with it this weekend, much to my Husband's dismay and annoyance, and came up with a design I really like. I can't wait to try it out in sterling silver!

I'm Finally Here

Finally. I have started a blog.

I have always been one of those people who didn't really like the idea of having my life out for everyone to see. But, I am simply too excited about my ETSY that I can't help myself. I started an ETSY store at the end of October and have become completely obsessed.

Check out this link: http://saharaamaya.etsy.com/