NEW Items on Etsy!

I think I am in LOVE with vintage rhinestones! I have been busy making some new earrings using stones, brass filigrees and vintage findings. Choosing the combinations is fun and satisfying. Many of the pieces are one of a kind! Here are a few.

Indian Summer ... Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice Etsy Treasury

Someone was kind enough to feature one of my beaded pill boxes in their Etsy Treasury. These boxes were so fun to make and the color combinations are endless.

Crafts and Fine Arts Festival in Collingswood New Jersey

I will be in Collingswood New Jersey this weekend, big 2 day event! The weather is suppose to be perfect and I am ready. So if you live nearby consider stopping by.
http://www.collingswood.com/arts/crafts-and-fine-arts-festival

A Touch of Satin

Do you LOVE satin? Do you know the benefits of using satin pillowcases and pillows? A Touch of Satin offers luxurious pillowcases and pillows with all the wonderful benefits of satin. The pillowcases can help prevent split ends, control fly-aways, minimize wrinkles on your face and reduce hair breakage and loss. Who knew!

Mary Clarke, a very charming fellow crafter in New Jersey, makes all these lovely items. Visit A Touch of Satin website http://www.atouchofsatin.com/home to find out more information and to view all the beautiful selections of satin pillowcases and pillows.

The Promenade at Sagemore in Marlton

What a grand day yesterday! I participated in a craft show at the The Promenade at Sagemore in Marlton, NJ. I got into this show last minute and did not know what to expect. I was pleasantly surpised. So many very nice people from the people running the show to the vendors on either side of me and of course the customers. Amy Doderer of Nostalgic Designs who helped me out with clips to hold down some of my things as it was a bit windy plus so friendly to speak to. Mary Clarke of A Touch of Satin with her husband and daughter were so nice to chat with throughout the day. Plus I had some very nice customers, the newly retired customer who was enjoying shopping, the 2 young girls who had to decorate their pierced ears with some earrings, to the young lady who looked gorgeous in lavender necklace she bought and wore since it matched her outfit perfectly! Plus I met a young lady and her beau who are getting married in December. She saw the necklaces I make and has ordered some for her bridal party in purple. Oh, and the woman who bought 15 rings! Yes, it was a very good day!

Girlfriend Trip

I just returned from a trip to see one of my best friends and her hubby, Barbara and Bill. Barb met me at the airport in Raleigh, NC and then we were on our way. First stop was the Enchanted Cottage. This place was BIG and full of rubber stamping and scrap booking stuff. We were there a few hours and bought some things. Then we went to Greensboro to check out a couple of bead stores, Terra Blue and Lost and Found Gallery. Bought beads in both stores but Lost and Found was just WONDERFUL. Lots of vintage glass and such a friendly shop owner. We HIGHLY recommend this shop.

Next day we went to Oramentia in Raleigh. What a GREAT store and such friendly store gals. LOVELY things in this store. I saw this great book 'Beading with Filigree' and decided to purchase it. As I was checking out the woman be hind the counter said that she wrote the book! I met Cynthis Deis the author and store owner. She even signed the book for me! I felt very honored. Beautiful book and I recommend it highly. Lots of ideas and nice pictures to be inspired.

http://www.ornamentea.com/

Then on to more shopping and finally to Rocky Mount. Barbara is a REALLY good cook. Plus she does all kinds of other things and looks absolutely fabulous all the time. She LOVE bright colors especially blues and greens. Bill is GREAT too. He takes care of lots of things especially their big yard. He also does all the coupon clipping and food shopping. Barb is very lucky.

On another day we went to an Intergalactic Bead show and bough more beads and things. Nice show.

Well I am home now and back to my hubby Tom, my parents, babysitting and even a craft show on Sat.

Signing off for now.

It's Snowing Again!

It's been a while since I have added to my blog. I was going to post every day! I have been in the process of gearing up for 2009. My resolutions are to get organized, take better care of myself and try to grow my business. So I have been going through closets and cabinets organizing and getting rid of things we do not use. I still have much to do in the basement and my craft room. As for taking better care of myself I have been exercising almost everyday. I feel much much better. I hope to continue. Luckily I have two friends, Helen and Linda, we keep each other motivated. I have been trying to line up craft shows for 2009, so far I am doing well. I am also making new inventory and making new business cards. So much to do!
Tune in for progress reports.

This Weekend Dec 6-7, 2008 Hope, New Jersey

This weekend I am doing a 2 day craft show in Hope Township, New Jersey. It is the 31st Hope Christmas Craft Market which is held throughout the town. From Route 80 Exit 12 onto Route 521 you will come right into the town. Should be a fun weekend. I will be in a space at the school. So if you live nearby please stop in and do some Christmas shopping.
I took some pictures today of Christmas earrings but did not have good luck. Somedays are good and others not. Here is a sample.