another edition of why I love my customers

If you've been following my blog for at least a few months, you most likely know that one of my favorite parts about running my randomcreative business is custom orders. I love so many of the suggestions that I get from customers and enjoy sharing them here.

One of my recent custom orders was for my long time Etsy friend and teammate Linda.

Linda wanted a custom button charm bracelet with the charms of her choosing. She ordered the charms that she wanted and sent them to me.

I put together a custom color palette with plastic buttons and glass seed beads to coordinate with her charms. I kept most of the pink palette lighter with a few darker / magenta picks in the mix.

I don't work with pink nearly as much as most other colors so this was a good push for me to explore this color combination. And of course the best news is that Linda loves her new piece.

I also recently got a request to re-make a design that I last sold nearly two years ago. It's one of those designs that I couldn't re-make at the time and kind of forgot about until now.

It was so refreshing working with this color palette in February. While I had this bead mix in my beading bowl, I went ahead and made a second one so I can add it to my shop again.

One of the most interesting things about posting these final pictures elsewhere this week is that I got as many comments about the photography job as I did about the piece itself. Honestly I'm not sure which I'm more proud of at this point.

If you ever want a custom order, don't hesitate to contact me!

Have you been working on any custom orders lately?

Friday Feature: Breast Cancer Awareness

As an honorary Etsy Angels member this month to raise money for breast cancer research, I felt that I had to dedicate one of my weekly features to pink items for breast cancer awareness.  I am donating 15% of the proceeds from all of the items in my THINK PINK section to the American Cancer Association this month.  There are many shops on Etsy with think pink items and special think pink promotions this month.  Here are just a few of them.  If anyone here is doing a promotion that I didn't mention, please let me know so I can add your information.


Sharla is donating 25% of the sales from her Think Pink section and 10% of the sales in the rest of her shop.
Custom Caterpillar Beadwoven Bracelet - Pretty in Pink Bracelet Made Just for You by BeadedTail

Check out this lovely pink tennis bracelet from Sharla, too!

Hope...Bracelet...Pink Frost...Knotted...Breast Cancer Awareness from time2cre8

Awareness Pink Ribbon (handmade buttons set of 6) by TessaAnn

Jenny is donating $50 of the sale from this bag to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure!
Breast Cancer Awareness - Mini Ruche Bag in Bubblegum Pink - Ready to Ship by jennyndesign

Think Pink Coffee cup Cozy/sleeve by sewinggranny

Melana is donating 50% of the proceeds from her Think Pink section to a non-profit agency for breast cancer awareness.  She's also donating 20% of the proceeds from the rest of her shop.
Kindle 3 Cover Bright Pink Mums by ByNanasHands

Swarovski Crystal 6mm Round Pearls 5810 - Rosaline Pink - 25 PCS from beadznstonezsupplies

20% of all of her jewelry sales are going American Breast Cancer Foundation this month.
Pink Ribbon Lampwork Glass, Crystal, and Pearl Earrings by cblandcompany

Crocheted Pink and Orange Cotton Wine Sac by MamaJody54

September Top Droppers and October news

It's a new month that means that once again, it's time to thank my Top Droppers.  I really stepped up my own dropping this month and have been surprised by how many new droppers I got in return.  I especially appreciate the new bloggers I've met through Entrecard who are taking the time to comment or reply to my comments.  And as always, I appreciate anyone who visits my blog regularly, especially those of you who comment.  These monthly posts are for all of you.  I wouldn't still be here without all of your support.

Here is the Top 10 for September.
1) Confessions of a Psychotic Housewife
2) Sparkle
3) Funky Town Disco Music
4) BeadedTail
5) The Pond
6) toys4dogsncats.com
7) The Soap Seduction
8) Digital Rebel 350
9) Everyday Game Plan
10) Melissa's Homeschool

Please check out some of the newest Etsy items from my top commenters, too.  I have to give shout outs to Grace of Dragon's Alley, Mandy of Beads For Brains: 365, and Catherine of Living the Gourmet who have also left me a lot of comments this month.  Thanks ladies!
Real Wood Birthday Card - Have a Tweet Birthday - Laser Engraved Cut by memoriesforlifesb

Kitty Cat Face Beaded Sterling Silver Earrings - Olive by BeadedTail

Art journal, watercolor fall fashion by storybeader

Peyote Swirl Green Peridot Purple Sterling Silver Necklace by PrettyPrettySwicy

Knit Coin Purse in Grey and Purple by nfall2rt

Laundry Bag.  Lingerie Bag.  Storage.  Roses and green polka dots by PeriDotByDuni

Sleepy horse artwork - print of my original watercolor painting - 5 x 7 by tapestry316

Sugar Scrub Sample - Mango Sorbet by thesoapseducation

Beaded Snowflake Ornament in Crystal, Silver, and White by AsteropeBC

For October, I've created a Think Pink section of my shop for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which includes these new earrings.  Remember when I previewed them here back in August?  They were so well received that I decided to list them.

All of my older pink items are in that section, too.  I'm donated 15% off all sales from there this month to the American Cancer Society.  Here are a few of the eligible items.  Check out the section for the others.