A Juicy New Cuff

This one is my newest cuff. A dear friend's daughter love orange, so she was the inspiration for it. It measures just under 7.25" long and is a full 1.25" wide. I've used three types of Delica beads...opaque Mandarin orange, silver-lined bright orange and transparent tangerine orange with an AB finish. It's a fun, bright summer cuff!

Art Fire

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Art Fire

I have opened an Art Fire shop. I am hoping the additional exposure will get my beadwork more noticed. I only have a couple pieces in there so far, but I will be working on more new pieces to add over the next few days.

I've Been Featured!

Lydia of Being Particular has featured me on her blog! She picked a couple of her favorites and asked me several questions about my art and jewelry! Check it out! She was also gracious enough to mention the Etsy Beadweavers Challenge and voting! Thanks so much Lydia!

1st Etsy-versary

One year ago today I opened my Etsy shop: A Rose By Name. Though it started out very, VERY slow, it's been much better in the last 6 to 8 weeks. I've learned a lot about promoting and photography and marketing, but I still have an awful lot to learn! One day, hopefully, I'll be able to create beadwork for my livelihood instead of working for someone else!

This was my first sale. It didn't come for about 6 weeks and it was to family, but it was the start.

New Items

Please check out my shop. There's new items being added daily and there's sure to be something to fit in your holiday budget!
A Rose By Name

Sale!

I have decided to put my wedding jewelry on sale since June is the month for weddings! I've also put my chapstick holders on sale.

By the Sea

"By the sea, by the sea, by the beautiful sea..."
I love shimmer, shine, sparkle and glitter and this set does it all!

Another New Piece

I call this set "Something Blue" since it would make such a gorgeous set for a bride. There are matching earrings and bracelet and you can see them here. I just love the sparkle!

Newest Additions to Shop

This idea came to me when I was rummaging around the bottom of my tote bag trying to find my chapstick! Then I thought about all the times I need to run out and I don't want to carry my purse, so I end up throwing keys, chapstick, license and cash into pockets only to have my chapstick melt and have my keys bulking up my pocket. So, this idea came to me. It solves the melted chapstick and bulky keys problem. I thought they were cute and a nice little sparkle to clip to a beach bag or summer tote!

Making a Living

Someday I would like to be able to make a living (or at least be able to pay some bills) with my beadwork. I am constantly trying new things, but many of those projects never make it beyond the "test" stage. I believe that I am a creative person, but sometimes my nit-pickiness gets in the way and I'll abandon an idea or project because it's not turning out the way I imagined. Sad to say that some of those could be just fine, but I don't want them to be "just fine" when they could be beautiful!

Anyway, I am promoting my work, I have word-of-mouth going among friends and family, but it seems I am at a standstill. I've sold a couple pieces in my Etsy shop, but I'd like to get more sales. I am currently working on totally different pieces and I am now carrying my daughter's greeting cards, so I am hoping they will spur some sales as well.

If you have a moment, take a look at my shop and let me know what you think.

THANKS!

Etsy Ad - It's Cute!

A Rose By Name Shop

Frankly, Miss Scarlet

This is one I just finished yesterday and I love it! The reds really glow and the silver/Swarovski crystal toggle just tops it off!

Latest Piece

Here's my latest bracelet. I've called this one Snow and Ice and I've included a photo of my backyard to show you where the inspiration came from!

My Shop

I have an Etsy Shop set up. I'm working on new photos of my pieces and getting more pieces listed, but I have some basic things on there now. So, if you care to give it a gander, you can see it here: A Rose By Name