i've been busy

Happy hump day!  I've been really busy the past week making new things with all my new supplies.  I'm also gearing up for another jewelry party tomorrow night.  Once again my kitchen table is covered with "tackle boxes" full of beads, yards of chain, spools of wire and half-finished pieces.  I have a bit of creativity A.D.D.  I think one thing, start to make it and before you know it I've jumped to another, 5 minutes later I've switched to something else.  This technique is similar to how I shop, specifically at Marshalls.  One minute I'm perusing shoes and the next I'm looking at decorative pillows & glassware - I can't stay focused.  No matter how it's done, the pieces come out great.  I LOVE all of these.  I hope they go fast!!  Enjoy.

intergalactic bead show

When I tell people I'm going to a bead show, the reaction is the same.  "uh, that's cool.  What's a bead show?"  I smile and reply "It's only the greatest show on earth".  (Not to be confused with Ringling Bros. Circus)
I went to the Intergalactic Bead Show this weekend and it was the best show yet (I’ve been 3 times).  Suppliers from all over sell any and everything related to jewelry making.  There were a ridiculous amount of vendors this year with rows upon rows of strands of beads.  I. was. in. heaven.

Here are a few pictures from the show.



Yeah, lots and lots of beads.  This is just one vendor booth



Spools of gold and sterling chain - cheapest I've seen in a while so I stocked up!



jewelry parties

When you hear the words Jewelry Party what do you think?
From my extensive research, the most popular answer was "do I really have to spend $60 on a necklace I'll never wear?” 
It's my opinion that the "focus group" was referring to mass produced jewelry made in China that you order from a catalog and have to wait to deliver.  ;)

As a "designer" (I hardly consider myself one, I just like to throw that word around) I put a lot of time & thought into each piece so I really appreciate hearing feedback and it's a treat to see other people wear my designs.  I try to wear everything I make at least once and I have to admit, there have been a few things that were hard to say goodbye to. 

This party was hosted by my mom (fan numero uno). 
We had wine, snacks and great conversation.  The ladies walked around, tried things on, asked for opinions and when they found something they liked, they just held on to it.  No pressure, no searching through catalogs, no order forms, no waiting!  You take home what you buy that night and wear it to work the next day!  Another perk, if you want something longer or shorter - I can make adjustments.

 
Check out some of my latest displays!  I am obsessed with this antiqued door and all it's colorful knobs.  It's such a great way to view the necklaces.

 

Small frame with screen backing



 

Packaging Sample