TREASURY MONDAY: Flowers Everywhere!

1. Handmade Beaded Necklace with Flower Chain Dangles- https://www.etsy.com/listing/124509022/handmade-beaded-necklace-with-flower?ref=tre-2723053877-1
2.a Floral Letterpress Linocut Blank Card : Rose, Lily, Protea, or Daisy- https://www.etsy.com/listing/114424741/a-floral-letterpress-linocut-blank-card?ref=tre-2723053877-2
3. Flower Pen and Key Fob fiesta red green yellow - duck duct tape- https://www.etsy.com/listing/108016470/flower-pen-and-key-fob-fiesta-red-green?ref=tre-2723053877-3
4. Ivory Rose Hair Pins, Antiqued Bronze Filigree Bobby Pins, Wedding Hair Pins, Formal Bobby Pins, Cream Flower Hair Pins, Victorian inspired- https://www.etsy.com/listing/119109501/ivory-rose-hair-pins-antiqued-bronze?ref=tre-2723053877-4
5. Red glass pearl memory wire bracelet- https://www.etsy.com/listing/121126915/red-glass-pearl-memory-wire-bracelet?ref=tre-2723053877-5
6. Purple Handpainted Fimo Flower Copper Wire-Wrapped Ring, size 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11- https://www.etsy.com/listing/154744493/purple-handpainted-fimo-flower-copper?ref=tre-2723053877-6
7. Made to Order Handmade Paper Flowers- Sweet and Shabby Wild Roses Baby Pink Light Green pearl centers Set of 6 embellishments for scrapbooks- https://www.etsy.com/listing/109367819/made-to-order-handmade-paper-flowers?ref=tre-2723053877-7
8. Navy Yarn Wreath with Turquoise Flowers - https://www.etsy.com/listing/175679645/navy-yarn-wreath-with-turquoise-flowers?ref=tre-2723053877-8


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FABULOUS FRIDAY FINDS: BABBLE ON JEWELRY

"Life is like a bowl of Jewels, Shiny and Addictive".
                                                     -Babbleon Jewelry

visit her Etsy shop @ https://www.etsy.com/shop/Babbleon, what is your favorite item from Bonnie's shop? We'd like to know!

 1)  Tell me a little about yourself.

One day back in 2008, one of my friends at work came in wearing a really cute bracelet and necklace. I asked her "Where did you get that?" Her response was," I made it". So I started thinking maybe that would be something I could do. I looked online, bought books, and finally I bought a beading kit from a local craft store. Next thing you know, I am hooked. Except now I am buying the beads and coming up with my own designs.

When I started wearing my jewelry to work, my co workers would buy it right off me. I started making more and more and finally realized (with the help of my hubby) I should start selling it to help pay for my new habit, which consists of beads of all kinds, findings, jewelry books, etc. The rest is history.

My style could be considered everyday goodies for everyday people. I want to keep my prices low so everyday people can buy my designs. I discovered I can get great quality supplies for lower prices so I can keep my prices low.

It has been great fun to see myself grow as a designer. My goal is to one day be able to quit my day job (Quality Eng.) and only focus on what I love to do, making jewelry.

2) Where does your inspiration come from when crafting?
My inspiration come from all around me. I love color and the excitement of designing something new. I think my favorite jewelry is bracelets, watches and stretch rings. You can never have enough.

3) Who taught you and how did you learn to craft?
A friend of mine and I started beading together. It started with kits to learn the basics, a lot of video watching and a few classes.

4)  Any Specific Tips you have for newbie crafters starting a business in easy?
My advice to newbies would be to find a couple of great teams to join. The teams I belong to have been so supportive and helpful with promoting, tips, a great sounding board and terrific new friends.
Make sure you pictures are clear and not BLURRY!! We have all heard it a 100 times, the first picture is what your potential customer will see.

Stay positive and make sure every sale is as exciting as the first!!!

5) Name 3 websites you couldn’t live without.

Etsy of course is #1, Pintrest #2, Facebook #3

6)What are your 3 favorite shops and why.
 Favorite shops
#1 www.etsy.com/shop/CapturedMoments?ref=shop_sugg great ceramic/pottery beads.

#2 www.etsy.com/shop/modernbird?ref=pr_faveshops love the simplicity of her designs and her pictures are stunning.

#3 www.etsy.com/shop/mountainshadowdesign?ref=ss_profile great customer service and terrific Czech Picasso Beads
 7) Where do you see your crafting business in 10 years?
I would love to see my shop being able to help support us so I can quit my day job!!!!

Treasury Monday: One Ring to Rule Them all

1. Turquoise wire-wrapped ring, US 7, 8, 9- In many cultures of the Old and New Worlds, this gemstone has been esteemed for thousands of years as a holy stone, a bringer of good fortune or a talisman.- https://www.etsy.com/listing/150868977/turquoise-wire-wrapped-ring-us-7-8-9?ref=tre-2725136108-1

2. Antiqued Silver Plated Closed Jump Ring/Connector - 25MM- Jump rings are (usually metal) rings used to make chains, jewelry and chainmaille. They are made by wrapping wire round a mandrel to make a coil and then cutting the coil with wire cutters to make individual rings. The rings can be assembled one by one into chains, earrings, objects such as bowls or ornaments, and chain mail clothing. https://www.etsy.com/listing/163534049/antiqued-silver-plated-closed-jump?ref=tre-2725136108-2

3.Lavender Rhinestone Stretch Ring, Acrylic Cocktail Ring, Stretch Band Ring, Handmade Ring, Womens Ring- During the Prohibition in the US women often wore these rings at illegal cocktail parties, where they flaunted the fact that the wearer was drinking illegally, and was doing it with style. Nowadays cocktail rings can be worn to many different types of occasions or even as part of a casual outfit. https://www.etsy.com/listing/151116423/lavender-rhinestone-stretch-ring-acrylic?ref=tre-2725136108-3

4. Stretch Rings, USA, Butterfly- Make a statement with the bold design of this artisan stretch ring
https://www.etsy.com/listing/163311510/stretch-rings-usa-butterfly?ref=tre-2725136108-4

5. Look Into My Eyes Copper Wire Spiral Ring- eb hypnotized in the beauty of this Copper ring-
https://www.etsy.com/listing/156161966/look-into-my-eyes-copper-wire-spiral?ref=tre-2725136108-5


6.
Bronze or Silver Ring Blanks ( 4 PACK)-  Use these ring blanks to make your own beautiful rings.  Great for: cabochons, dichroic glass, crystals, beads, shells, buttons, vintage typewriter keys, altered art and anything else your creative mind dreams up! https://www.etsy.com/listing/73053047/bronze-or-silver-ring-blanks-4-pack?ref=tre-2725136108-6

7. One Of A Kind - GIRLS FLOWER Woven Ring - Rose Opal - Garnet - Amethyst - Wire Wrapped STERLING Silver Wrapped Rings - Made In Usa- Did you know that associating flowers with different meanings is an old art form going back years and years? https://www.etsy.com/listing/117449422/one-of-a-kind-girls-flower-woven-ring?ref=tre-2725136108-7

8. Beaded Ring, Memory Wire Ring, Sead Bead Ring- I love memory wire!  It allows you to make sturdy, perfectly formed circlets for chokers, bracelets, rings, hair adornments, hoop earrings and anything else your creativity suggests. https://www.etsy.com/listing/101268393/beaded-ring-memory-wire-ring-sead-bead?ref=tre-2725136108-8

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TREASURY MONDAY: FLOWERS EVERYWHERE!

TREASURY MONDAY: FLOWERS EVERYWHERE!

1.       a Floral Letterpress Linocut Blank Card : Rose, Lily, Protea, or Daisy by Twotonnepress- For people who like to know, Letterpress printing is a technique of relief printing using a printing press. A worker composes and locks movable type into the bed of a press, inks it, and presses paper against it to transfer the ink from the type.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/114424741/a-floral-letterpress-linocut-blank-card?ref=tre-2722569495-1
2.       Handmade White Crochet Flower Headband by TrueColorsBoutique- How adorable is this headband on a little girl. She will truly be the center of attention wearing this. https://www.etsy.com/listing/123264285/handmade-white-crochet-flower-headband?ref=tre-2722569495-2
3.       Beautiful and bored – Portrait by Maria Jose Treasures- Maria Jose truly captures the emotions on every porrtrait. ACEOS also available. https://www.etsy.com/listing/152924720/beautiful-and-bored-portrait?ref=shop_home_active

4.       Felt Flower with button center - you pick the backing, by 2sweetbeans- Marissa, the creator of these , is truly a wonderful lady, and a very creative one at that. This felt flower would look good as a magnet, imagine displaying your children’s artwork with this on a refrigerator? How cute! https://www.etsy.com/listing/121622423/felt-flower-with-button-center-you-pick?ref=shop_home_active

·     Other

Ready to ship in 3-10 busi     5.     Flower Beads, Plastic, Royal Blue, 16 mm, Jewelry, Supplies, DIY by gagirjewelryandgift- Any creation would look absolutely beautiful with these acrylic beads. https://www.etsy.com/listing/164099382/flower-beads-plastic-royal-blue-16-mm?ref=tre-2722569495-

6.     4 x 6 Photo Print Field of Daisies White Flowers by Krafterskorner- “If I had my life to live over, I would start barefoot earlier in the spring and stay that way later in the fall. I would go to more dances. I would ride more merry-go-rounds. I would pick more daisies.” https://www.etsy.com/listing/129190942/4-x-6-photo-print-field-of-daisies-white?ref=tre-2722569495-6

7.     Red Poinsetta Silk Flowers by beautifulswagstore- Christmas is around the corner! A favorite Christmas flower is the poinsettia, with its beautiful, red, star-shape. It is called the "Flame Leaf" in Central America or "Flower of the Holy Night" and was brought here over a hundred years ago by Dr. Joel Poinsett, our first ambassador to Mexico. https://www.etsy.com/listing/116694541/red-poinsetta-silk-flowers-cij?ref=tre-2722569495-7

8.     red fimo rose wire-wrapped ring, US5,6,7,8,9,10,11 by Thirdeardear- Pretty Red Rose Fimo Flower Ring, Handpainted and wire-wrapped with a silver artistic wire. Flower size is Size : 22 x 7mm. This beautiful ring is so light and looks so fresh, you almost feel the cool summer breeze as you wear it. Simplicity and Elegance at its finest https://www.etsy.com/listing/129937621/red-fimo-rose-wire-wrapped-ring?ref=tre-2722569495-8

 

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WINNING WEDNESDAYS: HANDMADE WIRE-WRAPPED RING

Plumeria Wire-wrapped ring

WINNING WEDNESDAYS:

Plumeria Wire-wrapped ring

Pretty White Plumeria Fimo Flower Ring, Handpainted and wire-wrapped with silver tone artistic wire. Flower size is 22 x 7mm. This beautiful ring is so light and looks so fresh, you almost feel the cool summer breeze as you wear it. Simplicity and Elegance at its finest

Sample is US7 but can be customized to size anywhere from US4-US12.. please note that the standard for US ring sizes (women) is 7 and 10 for men.

Interested in purchasing this ring or additional quantities? Click here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/159986798/plumeria-wire-wrapped-ring-white-us4-5-6?ref=shop_home_active

For more designs: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ThirdEarDear?section_id=13471791

What do you like about this ring? Leave a comment below to be entered in a weekly drawing to win this ring. (sorry, limited to US residents only)

Pretty White Plumeria Fimo Flower Ring, Handpainted and wire-wrapped with silver tone artistic wire. Flower size is 22 x 7mm. This beautiful ring is so light and looks so fresh, you almost feel the cool summer breeze as you wear it. Simplicity and Elegance at its finest

Sample is US7 but can be customized to size anywhere from US4-US12.. please note that the standard for US ring sizes (women) is 7 and 10 for men.

Interested in purchasing this ring or additional quantities? Click here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/159986798/plumeria-wire-wrapped-ring-white-us4-5-6?ref=shop_home_active

For more designs: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ThirdEarDear?section_id=13471791

What do you like about this ring? Leave a comment below to be entered in a weekly drawing to win this ring. (sorry, limited to US residents only)

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THANK YOU! WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED. PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR A NEW WINNING WEDNESDAYS FEATURE.
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Congratulations to our winner.... Kim from justbyou http://www.justbyou.com. Thank you for participating and watch out for the next WINNING WEDNESDAYS post=)