It's up, it's open! My new Etsy store, "Salem's Charms" is now open for business. The past couple of weeks I've been busy trying to coordinate everything; taking photos, thinking of things to write about in my shop announcement and story, etc. I'm still working on my banner and avatar but I've got my design laid out so now all I need is time on Photoshop to put it together. It takes a lot of work to open a store, and time which I don't have a lot of. Whew!
Not that I'm a great photographer anyway, but I discovered after I posted my listings, I really don't like how the pictures turned out so I'm going to redo them. And of course I'm not very stocked up with listings, so be patient while I create and photograph more.
So why did I choose the name "Salem's Charms" you ask? I wanted to tie into By Way of Salem and not be totally random, sort of an off-shoot of my current store, but without a lot of Halloween jewelry.
Salem's Charms is about rustic, romantic, gypsy, soulful, happy jewelry. Classic and pretty. Stamped metal, beads, fabric, clay, leather, ribbons and charms. A world of pretties!
Come on over anytime for a visit. I'm excited about this new adventure and hope you will be too! See you soon ~ Jeannine
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Friday, August 7, 2015
Monday, September 6, 2010
Pink Skull Charm Bracelet
And yet another quirky bedazzling creation!
Now on my Etsy, a charming pink skull charm bracelet with many dangling baubles. Actually this one is rather simple as I wanted the skull to be the focal point. But of course!
The color scheme is pink and black with some clear crystal beads tossed into the mix, along with black hearts for that "Betsey Johnson" flavor.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Little Pretties!
Hi everyone and Happy Friday! If you've been following me on Facebook, or if not, (and that's totally ok!), I mentioned that I was taking a beading class last week to learn to make jewelry and little pretties to make and sell in my shop. Well heavens to Betsy (Johnson that is), and oh my gosh - I am totally addicted now!
(the beginning of my "Blue Crush" bracelet)
I took a private class with a super nice gal who teaches at our local craft shop. With my school schedule, it was impossible to make her beginning classes, so she graciously invited me to her gorgeous house and taught me anything I was interested in learning. Being the over-eager Bag that I am, we went right from A to D - moving past all steps in between. LOL! Rest assured, I learned all the basics and a lot more. I brought pics of jewelry I specifically want to make for my store, and we got right to it.
Since then, I think I've boosted the local economy - LOL! buying all sorts of beads and findings, storage containers, etc., and the collection has just begun!
I know that lots of people are making beautiful jewelry and selling it everywhere, so the market is probably considered flooded with the stuff. But that's ok and I'm not a bit discouraged! The more the merrier I say! There's always room for more creations as everyone's taste is different. No artist should ever be discouraged cause of that.
My goal? I am going to make my Halloween jewelry of course, but then I will also add for other seasons as well, hopefully putting out a good variety for everyone to enjoy any time of year. My focus will be great quality, reasonable prices, with a dab of quirk on the side! What'd ya expect??
(the beginning of my "Blue Crush" bracelet)
I took a private class with a super nice gal who teaches at our local craft shop. With my school schedule, it was impossible to make her beginning classes, so she graciously invited me to her gorgeous house and taught me anything I was interested in learning. Being the over-eager Bag that I am, we went right from A to D - moving past all steps in between. LOL! Rest assured, I learned all the basics and a lot more. I brought pics of jewelry I specifically want to make for my store, and we got right to it.
Since then, I think I've boosted the local economy - LOL! buying all sorts of beads and findings, storage containers, etc., and the collection has just begun!
I know that lots of people are making beautiful jewelry and selling it everywhere, so the market is probably considered flooded with the stuff. But that's ok and I'm not a bit discouraged! The more the merrier I say! There's always room for more creations as everyone's taste is different. No artist should ever be discouraged cause of that.
My goal? I am going to make my Halloween jewelry of course, but then I will also add for other seasons as well, hopefully putting out a good variety for everyone to enjoy any time of year. My focus will be great quality, reasonable prices, with a dab of quirk on the side! What'd ya expect??
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