Prettiness for Spring

Isn't this a gorgeous piece? Lori Anderson is the very talented jewelry designer who put this together. Just in time for spring. I recently visited Lori's blog and learned she was hard at work already on Spring craft shows. I've yet to do another since the Shecky's showin February, but I must get going on that! I also sympathized with Lori as she talked of her struggles with migraine headaches. They are the worst!! If you've never experienced one, be glad! I've suffered with them for over 10 years, but during my last trimester of pregnancy I had them almost EVERY day! It was a bit difficult to work during those times.

Be sure to check out Lori's site for some beautiful designs, including a section on Pet Adoption jewelry, which I just thought was so unique! I've never seen anyone else design with the paw print ribbons that I use in my Bracelet for Simon. Check out what she's done with them. Great work Lori!

So Much To Do, So Little Time

I'm a little behind on my posting because I received 2 orders last week! That's a lot for me, especially since one is a wholesale order for the SPCA. Last year Cindy and I appeared on the Comcast Tonight show in Reading,PA and the camera lady there works for the SPCA and was interested in purchasing my Bracelet for Simon (pictured) for sale at their organization. She ordered 12, and a few months later called to order 24 more! They just ordered another 24 last week, which I'm thrilled to do because it's a bracelet I made in remembrance of a family cat who died of feline leukemia 2 years ago. The proceeds of the bracelet go to research for finding a cure for feline leukemia.

The next day, I received a custom order for a lady getting married who wanted to purchase 2 of our Flower Girl bracelets. We discussed her wedding colors and came up with an ivory pearl and olive green Swarovski crystal bracelet for her flower girls. So with 2 orders, I had lots of supplies to order. I can't keep all supplies I need for every piece on hand. Not to mention that we have a 2 day show coming up in less than 2 weeks, and I have a lot of new pieces I'm in the process of making for that. Needless to say, I have found it kind of difficult to run the business, take care of Chloe and the house, and do my blogging, so the blogging had to come last. A fellow Skwiggazine member who also has been busy with jewelry design and her full-time job of teaching is Teresa of Inspired Designs. Head over to her blog to find out about her busy life! She has some beautiful pieces. Well, that's all for now! Hope everyone has a good day!