Busy Busy Busy!

In preparation for our TWO jewelry parties this weekend, Lauren and I have been working on jewelry like crazy! So we slacked a little on the blog this week--woops! We are posting most of our new items, but saving some for "jewelry party exclusives". :)

Lately, I have really been drawn to delicate necklaces. Thin gold or silver chains with a small charm of some kind. Understated, but interesting. I've enjoyed layering two to three of the delicate necklaces too. I have also enjoyed making earrings with the larger "kidney" ear wires. I love big earrings, and I especially love long earrings. These are some of my favorites:

(http://www.etsy.com/listing/59198764/naia-earrings)

What do you like better: thin and delicate necklaces or chunky statement necklaces? 

Have a Happy Halloween!!!

Halloween Requests

A couple days ago, a friend of mine (Lauren) asked me if I could make a necklace for her for Halloween. She told me she was dressing up as Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast At Tiffany's and wanted a necklace like the one she is wearing in the window scene. After googling this necklace (yes, it's true, i have not seen that movie before), I knew exactly what I wanted to do for her. So, I headed off to my jewelry supply store on the hunt for supplies. I found everything I needed within about five minutes and couldn't wait to get started on the necklace. Later that night, I made the necklace. It took about 45 minutes...it was a lot of pearls to string! But, I loved every minute of it. I was thrilled with the results, and so was my friend! Here's how it turned out:

Another friend of mine asked for a Wilma Flintstone necklace. After some searching and brainstorming, I finally found the supplies I needed to make her necklace. Here's the final product:

We LOVE custom requests, even if they are for Halloween! Contact us if you need some great, affordable jewelry for a party next weekend!

Love at first sight

I (kate) recently attended a craft show here in Raleigh and was very inspired by the beautiful jewelry for sale. Sometimes I can have tunnel vision and only think of creating one style of necklace (for example: chunky and statement). However, after leaving this show I was reminded that delicate necklaces are still beautiful and very much in style. And so, the Kate Necklace was born. I know I know, I named it after myself. Kind of weird. But I LOVE it.

On another note, I was doing hair (my other job) for a wedding today and the bride had purchased earrings for her bridesmaids through us! I got to see all the bridesmaids with their earrings in and their hair done and it was quite beautiful. It was really exciting to see the whole picture come together. And the bride? Well, she was stunning. Hopefully I can post some photos soon. I forgot my camera at home this morning--ugh!
Seen any delicate necklaces you would like to have customized? Don't forget about us! We can do it all!

Gift Certificates

One great thing about spending hours on the Internet is coming across helpful blog posts! A few days ago I discovered a post about adding gift cerfiticates, for your Etsy shop, to your facebook fan page! How great is that?
So, of course, I jumped right on that and we added it to our facebook fan page. Now you can purchase gift cerfiticates to Our shop, print them out, and give them as gifts! Each certificate has a unique code that the recipient will enter into paypal when purchasing their items. Paypal automatically subtracts the amount from the gift certificate from the total. Couldn't be easier.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to send us an email! Elisabethashlie@gmail.com

Have a great Sunday!

Invited

We have a first ever Jewelry Home Party hosted by my aunt and cousin in Illinois coming up soon. We are really looking forward to it, but also a little nervous! There is a feeling of, "What if no one likes our jewelry at the party?!".

But, when I remember the variety of people coming up to our booth at the Designers Downtown Market back in September, I feel better. :)

Here is a sneak peak at the invitations I (Kate) did for the party. Obviously the business card is covering up all the personal details! :)

Grey purple pink

I've been doing some shopping lately, specifically for a brown sweater, and quickly realized brown is NOT the color this fall. Everything seems to be in the "cool color" family: pink, purple, blue, grey, black. It's actually been quite difficult to find a rich brown sweater!
We've been following that trend, trying to create jewelry that will go with any new fall clothes. But, as always, if there is a specific color you would like in a necklace, or earrings, just send us a convo on Etsy! We really enjoy custom orders.
Happy Fall! Enjoy the cooler weather!

100

Well yesterday was a big day for us! We hit 100 sales on our Etsy Shop! As a celebration, we are offering free shipping on orders 101-105! Thank you to our customers!You have no idea how excited we get when we hear how much you love our jewelry. We love it too and are so glad to be able to provide you with something unique and handmade.