Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Bridesmaid Decisions

Choosing your wedding colors may be the easiest part.  Brides usually have a favorite color that they have always known they would use for their special day.

Then she must choose the perfect dress or dresses to please all of her bridesmaids; a style that can be used again and not just hang in the closet to create another nightmare movie about bridesmaids' dresses.  One piece that needs to be decided early is the jewelry to match this perfect dress.  Now, not all bridesmaids are created equal and many have a mind of their own.  One wants the traditional pearls, one says absolutely no pearls, and the others may also have something in mind, but they just don't know what that perfect piece really is.  That is where I come in.  Trying to please both the bride and the bridesmaids.

My latest venture into the world of pleasing bridesmaids has been accomplished with something, I hope, will please everyone.  Crystals!!




I always say, "when in doubt, sparkle!"

These crystal necklaces have a combination of crystal sizes and accents colors, in addition to awesome crystal spacers and sparkle balls.   These should be a perfect compliment to the strapless eggplant satin dresses.  Still dressy without overdoing it.  Just a short choker length and sweet little dangle earrings and we have it made!!

Tomorrow, let's look at the flower girl!  

Monday, May 17, 2010

Busy with Wedding Treasures


I have been so busy making wedding treasures that I have neglected my blog, and that is just not acceptable!!  I will be a little more faithful starting today!

Here's a little view of the necklace I just created for the Mother of the Groom.  I can't wait for her to see it, I think she will love it!  She sent me pictures of her dress and this is what I've created to go with it.






It sparkles and shimmers just the right amount so as not to outdo our lovely bride, but this mother will definitely make a statement!  I hope to share some of the pictures of the day with you when all the festivities are over.

The center stone is a "Swarovski Elements divine rock crystal fancy stone was developed in collaboration with Versace, a famous Italian design house. The divine rock highlights the precision-cut beauty of organically shaped crystals. A combination of matte and sparkling facets in an asymmetrical shape. The fancy stone has a flat, mirrored back for added light reflection"  and it finishes the piece so well.

Let me know what you think.  Tomorrow I will show you the bridesmaid's jewels!!  

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Feedback from customers is GOOD!

I love interaction with my customers, like most people I especially enjoy positive feedback.  Recently, one of my customers requested some special 'ear pins' made for her daughter.  I had already been working on something similar, so I quickly finished them and sent her pictures.  She purchased them for her daughter and later returned to buy a pair for her niece.  Her daughter claims, 'she was the coolest girl in school,' and who wouldn't love that??

I have since sold more pairs with a little variation.  Today one of my customers sent me a picture of these unique earrings and I want to share it with you.  I now call them Ear Vines since they vine up your ears like a plant.

Here's my model Debbie Anderson (cute little ear, isn't it??):




I have them on my Etsy site with different crystals and some with just plain silver beads, as requested by Bridget for her daughter.  Contact me if you want a different color or style and I'll do my best to please you.









Bridget's feedback: "This is the second pair of these fabulous Ear Pins I have purchased from this wonderful shop. The Ear Pins arrived quickly and beautifully packaged. The workmanship is exquisite and the design is fun and unusual. This is a great shop with wonderful customer service and I will definitely return soon."

I love trying new things and when it pleases the customer, it doubles the enjoyment.  Give these little 'ear pins/vines' a try--you will love them.

Sunday, March 7, 2010

Another Day, Another Spring Search!

I have continued my browsing of the UWIB Spring Promo items to find more awesome deals!!

 

Pastel Blue Petite Carnation - $5.50

Tamara Garvey 

 

FREE SHIPPING 8.5 x 11 Illustration Print - You're Sweet as PIE - $9.00 

Eclectic Paintings 

 

Black Eyed Susan OOAK Original 4X4 Mini Painting With Ribbon - $4.99

Art by MSR 

 

Purple Tulip aceo - $25.00

Glitzy Events 

 

The Fresh Boxed Wedding Invitation - $9.85

Harvest Moon by Hand 

 

11 Point Green Window Star Paper Folded Sun Catcher - $11.00

 Many of these hand made shops are offering free shipping, reduced rates, or both.  Make sure you look them over before this Spring Promo is finished -- you may save some money, and isn't that what it is all about in this economic situation??  Have fun and enjoy!!!

Saturday, March 6, 2010

More UWIB Spring Items Found!

This morning I spent a little more time searching through Etsy for the UWIBSpring finds.  Look at the great treasures I've found!

 

Cell phone flower charm - $6

Cobweb Corner

 

Grape Crackle Glass Earrings - $4.50

Robin Maria Pedrero

 
Happiness - $20



Bunny in a Pot Card - $2.50



Chiyogami Colorful Stripe Parade Elegant Cut Square Glass Pendant - $6.95
 
Rose Geranium Conditioning Hair Rinse - $6.00
The Unique Women in Business shops are offering phenomenal discounts and bargains for the Spring Promo!!  Go to this link to learn more!!

Happy Shopping!!!  Don't let the bargains get away!!!  

Friday, March 5, 2010

UWIB Spring Items Found

I've been looking through our Unique Women in Business UWIBSpring items and have found some truly beautiful items.  Take a peek at what I have found.

 

Handmade 5x7 blank photo notecard featuring an image of a floral bouquet - $5

Crazy for Collars 

HIPPITY HOPPITY EASTER'S COMING 

ADJUSTABLE DOG COLLAR WITH BOW - $10.75

 

Ayca

 

Aqua Blue Mulberry Curly Scarf with white sparkle - $16.80

Ciaobela

 

Reversible Mad Hatter and 

White Rabbit Art Frame Pendant - $12

Pink Fink 

 

Sweet Easter Bunny Pin - $3.50


Momma Goddess 

 

Spring Butterfly Magic Earrings - $11

Check it out!!  See what you find for Spring, you may be pleasantly surprised to find some great Easter gifts, Mother's Day gifts, goodies for that Easter Basket, or even a great gift for yourself!  

Check back tomorrow to see what else I find.







 


 



 

Thursday, March 4, 2010

UWIB Promotion "Think Spring" Event Is Happening This Weekend!

Unique Women in Business will be offering great specials in their shops this weekend as we march into our second team event, which will be held March 5th-8th.  We are heading into this Spring event like a lion!!  

Both Etsy shops, and independent businesses, are having different promotions inspired by spring. Qualifying items for each shop vary, so please see each individual shop for their promotion.

Etsy shops participating will have a shop announcement: Unique Women in Business Etsy Team will be having a THINK SPRING event starting Friday, March 5th thru Monday, March 8th. Search using 
UWIBSPRING to find all shops/items participating.

Here is the thread for more information and to see who is participating: http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6434845

To immediately start searching,
click here. 



Independent Businesses participating:

  • Glitzy Events -  I'll be having a $25.00 off any invitation order of $300 or more. Use promo code THINKSPRING at check-out March 5th-8th