breaking the promise. I hate doing that

I made a goal for my blog for this year to blog every day, but I am awful at this. Having a full time job + baby + family + jewelry/hobby is not easy. I apologize and I promise (again ) that I will keep up in touch with all 20 you via this blog. 

Keep checking back, you are yet to see many new goodies and stuff.  ! 

It's 12 o'clock at night... this is my free time, while everybody else is sleeping. 

this is all i dream about, pull that thing down and go to sleep.

good night ! 

Out of my window

should i stay home or go to work tomorrow? :)

Finishing up my favorite amber compasses

Aren't these beautiful?

And here is one finished

Working on earrings

Hello and good night.

Today I had some time to work on earrings. Sofiyka went to sleep early and Yuri went to volleyball. 

So you should see more new items in my shop later this week! Here is a sneak peak :)

Custom Rainbow Topaz Ring

Gorgeous! 

gorgeous rainbow topaz

Yes, I do make my own gallery wire

And yes, I do have more of this amazing cabochons. Email me and I will make a custom ring just for ya!
I listed this ring in my shop if you would like to see more pictures

click here for more pictures

Thank you card

I fixed a broken necklace for my friend at work and received a beautiful postcard as a thank you. She uploaded my pictures and created a one of a kind card! I love it! Thank you so much!!!
It even has my logo on the bottom :)

Thanks Donnamarie!

Stones for custom orders

I created a page where i am going to add stones that are sitting on my bench.

If you like any of these, just email me 

here are my first additions 

Moonstones with a beautiful blue flash

Labradorite

Ammolite

see more here

I got my cards today

Very exciting. I am happy with the idea of displaying samples of my work on the back of the cards. What do you think? 

Oh, and I got some more goodies :)

Artist Cards I will give with every order and sticky notes has promo code for my specials.
Nice work VistaPrint!

The best part, I didn't pay anything for these but shipping.  

Surprise

First thing in the morning when i wake up - I check for emails from etsy to see if i sold anything in my shop ! This morning I jumped off my bed! I sold 6! (six) ! :) yeay. That's a nice start of the day!

Here are the beauties that are leaving my shop very soon:

(click on photos for more pictures and info!)



Deep Blue Labradorite Ring - Size 7



 (I have a similar stone and can make a custom ring for you in any size)

Modern Labradorite Pendant

The stone's color is amazing deep blue.

Peruvian Opal Ring - Size 7

The color of these opals (the ring and the pendant) were not captured in its best. It is much softer and more blue. I just KNOW that whoever this ring will be for will fell in love with it. (just like I am)

Peruvian Opal Sterling Silver Pendant

and more labradorite

Labradorite Pendant  

sunning, nice weight too:

HUGE Labrodarite Pendant Sterling SIlver



Ideas for craftshows

I am getting ready for the craft shows this summer 

here is what i need:

I am going to paint these black and insert black foam that is cut in the middle for rings

fitted table covers for show tables (no more velcro and safety pins) 

Also my friend and I are working on the booth design. Usually we share a space but this year we might double the space and have to redesign everything. I will keep you posted 

Stones for earrings

Earrings coming soon

Top Left - Scenic Jasper from Madagascar

Top Right - Chrysocolla on drugs

Bottom Left - Dinosaur bone 

Bottom Right - Morrison Ranch Jasper

here is another shot of gorgeous dinosaur bone cabs. can't wait to post pictures of the actual earrings. check back soon! 

Trying to upload my first video

does it work?

I will work more on quality of the videos, but for a first video ever i like it

Packaging

Can I still use winter themed packaging ?

New goodies in my store soon

moonstone with smaller moonstone and two topazes

crazy lace agate + carnelians

boulder opal and two blue topazes

spin rings with stamped hearts

variscite ring

flat coin pearl necklace

raw garnet with green jade accents

scenic jasper pendant

bright chrysoprase earrings

australian opal ring

ISIS

ISIS

(sold)

Carved Isis on Amber Sterling Silver Pendant

I made this pendant a while ago, and was holding off listing it in my Etsy store, because I wanted to do some more research on Isis, meaning and power of this sign, and here is what I found:

Isis, the Egyptian goddess of rebirth remains one of the most familiar images of empowered and utter femininity. The goddess Isis was the first daughter of Geb, god of the Earth, and Nut, the goddess of the Overarching Sky. Isis was born on the first day between the first years of creation, and was adored by her human followers.

Unlike the other Egyptian goddesses, the goddess Isis spent time among her people, teaching women how to grind corn and make bread, spin flax and weave cloth, and how to tame men enough to live with them (an art form on which many of us would welcome a refresher course!)


Isis taught her people the skills of reading and agriculture and was worshipped as the goddess of medicine and wisdom.

Isis is one of the only winged deities in Egyptian myth. She is sometimes representative of the wind, as in the legend of Osiris. One version of the legend tells of Isis using her wings to fill Osiris' mouth and nose with air. For those people who recognize Isis as a force at work in their life; the wind takes on a magical face. The simple act of walking outside on a windy day brings about a refreshing of the soul.

Isis is viewed as the protector and patron of women. Isis guided women in childbirth, marriage, and in the loss of loved ones. She has the qualities that endear her to women of all ages. Isis is full of compassion, tenderness, love and devotion. Isis is the Great Mother Goddess.

 

Isis is the Mistress of all elements, and she is a powerful wind that blows constant. Isis is the ‘Goddess of Countless Names,’ and she will continue to make her presence known.

Fancy Sale

OK,
I am slipping here already. with these crazy holidays I don't have any time to blog sorry. I will hold a sale instead :)

Business Cards

Bussness style

I am placing an order for business cards and so on at Vistaprint.

What do you think?

  

i even got a T-Shirt and a hat for some craft shows that I am planning for this year

When it comes to logo and your business cards , it is so important to think about how you would like other peoople to percieve your style. How do you decide whether words or pictures are more effective use of the limited space on a business card?

The first step is to decide how your business cards will be used

• Where will your cards be distributed?

i will be distributing my cards at craft shows, to everyone I know and enclosed with every order. That's why I decided to go with some examples of my work at the back of the card, so people can remember who i am and what my work looks like.

• When will you be handing them out?

at the time of the purchase and here and where

• Who will be receiving them?

my customers and just everyone i know

I decided to go with a simple initial L, no photos or special logos. Simple but fun.

Let the count down begin

I made a resolution for this year - to blog once a day. I have so many ideas for my blog, that i might even blog more than once. We'll see. For now.

Oh, and here are all Sophia's presents for the New Year

no, i don't spoil my little one. :) i just love her to pieces

don't mind the tree... Sophia took all the ornaments off :)

And here is her dress

Sorry, I don't have a picture of her in it (yet)