leafy feature: November random edition

Here are my random leafy picks for this month.  Enjoy!

Upcycled Wool, Cashmere, Leaf, Skinny, Long Scarf by OgsploshAccessories

12x7mm Matte 2 Tone Olive Beige AB Czech Glass Leaf Beads from beadsandbabble

Treescape - Original Acrylic Painting by VeezArt

rainforest by irisbeading

You Deserve a Bouquet brooch by FirepanJewellery

Birch Leaf Silhouette Necklace by ThatOldBirdHouse2

Handmade Large Tote bag Rust Tossed Flowers by 464Handmade

Fabric cuff bracelet in autumn mustard floral triple strand dainty by PonderandStitch

Edible Sugar Woodland Foliage, 18 assorted by andiesspecialtysweets

Autumn Leaves / Painted Stones by Amy Komar by artistinthearctic

leafy feature: July random edition

Here are my leafy featured items for this month.  I haven't been marking a lot of new items in my favorites lately, so I went searching through some of my favorite shops on Etsy to find my picks.  Enjoy!

Cascading Leaves - Amber, Avocado, and Honey Ndebele Rope Necklace by time2cre8

Mint green leaf Handworked Clay pendant or connector bead by artisanclay

Crimson scolls and leaves Fat Quarter by PruittSupply

Triple strand dainty cuff bracelet in summer green floral READY TO SHIP by PonderandStitch

Big Labradorite Heart, Bits of Nature on Gray Silk Chain by WillOaksStudio

tree, green leaf, sky ttv pendant - hangs on 18 inch chain by bethtastic

Woodsy (set of 6) by TessaAnn

giveaways galore...check them out before June 15!

I have a couple more awesome giveaways to mention this week.

The first one is another giveaway over at Amy's (PonderandStitch) blog.  This time she's hosting a giveaway for a full moon cracked quartz necklace from heartsabustin.  Her shop is full of wonderful, simple pieces with gemstones, precious metal clay, swarovskis, and wire wrapping.  Check out all of the details for this giveaway right here.  Deadline: June 15 7:30 AM CST.

The second giveaway is another giveaway at a little etsy love.  The giveaway is for the set of earrings and pins pictured above from Kelly at MadeWithButtons.  I've been a huge fan of Kelly's work for several years now.  I'm sure that you can guess why.  She's been a huge inspiration for my own button work so of course I had to promote this giveaway.  All of the details for the giveaway are right here.  Deadline: June 15 9AM EST.

turquoise and red V

I haven't done a feature with this color combination in WAY too long!  Enjoy!

A Hint of the South Beadwoven Variation Necklace by RachelesOriginals

Ipod iphone case Turquoise Red handmade by knotworkshop

Triple strand cuff bracelet in retro red and aqua floral by PonderandStitch

Tibetan Silver I Necklace by BeadEnCounter

SUBLIMINAL...Free Shipping by blueseraphim

Standing together turquoise howlite necklace by SoulfulStuff

Gaialai - Lampwork beads - Sunshine - Squeezed Ethnic Bells (6) SRA by gaialai

more green for spring

I did not do any more gluing work or take any pictures today because it was colder again (by which I mean 50's), cloudy, and off and on rainy all day. Next weekend is looking the same, but hopefully there will be at least one or two days this week that will allow for either activity. I had to redo the original the leafy series - modern bracelet for the person who bought it, and while I had the beads out this weekend, I went ahead and worked up another one. I haven't worked on any leafy designs since I did the original modern one back in the winter, but this got me excited about the design again. I need to redo my own purple/pink one (which is my fault for twisting the beads). I'd like to make another version of that to sell as well as new versions in turquoise, pink/green, and autumn.

I also finished another pair of earrings, made progress on a cuff that I've been working up sloooowly for a couple months now haha, and got everything ready to start Sharla's bracelet!

I put together another collection of green, not specifically leafy items for spring. Enjoy!

Cards Park Trail watercolor landscape Mill by lauriesdesigns

Black Peyote on Pear Silk String Bracelet or Choker by SandFibers

Set of SIX TUMBLERS made from Recycled Wine Bottles by bottlehood

Landen Road Kiln Fired Clay 2 inch Button Set by LandenRoadDesigns

Continuing with the buttons...
Blades of grass on a spring morning Handmade Pottery by Mudcakes

Tree Silhouette Wrap LEATHER Cuff Brown Chartreuse by hollyhawk

And other cuff...
Triple strand fabric cuff in fresh green sprout by PonderandStitch

ideas I've been pondering, random feature

I know that I mentioned this a while back, but I'm still considering the idea of sending out a newsletter for my Etsy shop. Although it would be great to do it year round, I could see starting it up in the summer when I have more time to get things going. If any of you do send out newsletters, please let me know if you have any advice!

I've also considered the idea of putting together patterns/tutorials for a few of my original jewelry designs like my right angle weave embellished button bracelets (see example) and my skinny fringed peyote cuffs (see example), including the wrapped version (see example). I would love to get feedback from anyone and everyone about this including your personal experience with creating patterns/tutorials and selling/marketing them and including whether or not you purchase items like this and if so, what you look for in them. I would also love feedback on whether or not you'd be interested in purchasing patterns/tutorial like this one from me and if so, what you would be looking for with it (pictures vs. drawings, price, etc.). Again, with summer coming up, I will have more time for projects like this.

I am certainly not discouraged with my jewelry sales, but I would like to do more that will hopefully boost interest (and sales) in my Etsy shop. These are the two biggest things I've been thinking about lately that I don't already do. If anyone has other suggestions for boosting Etsy shop interest, I'm open to hearing them!

And now onto the feature: newly favorited random items from Etsy that don't fit into any other category. I think that I've been craving color lately because there is a LOT of color in these seven pieces. Enjoy!

Triple strand cuff bracelet in retro ruler print by PonderandStitch

Harlequin earrings by daxdesigns

SANCTUARY...Free Shipping by blueseraphim

Spring Sunburst Bracelet by dreambeadweaver

Unique Volcano Cuff - lapisbeach hand knit bracelet in red, black, and silver by lapisbeach

Dichroic Dangle Pendant by StickLizardDesigns

Spring Chickity (handmade buttons set of 5) by TessaAnn

And finally, one of the items from the random section of my own shop:
yellow and green stars charm bracelet