two remakes and a sunny treasury

I rolled out a couple remakes over the weekend.

I picked out the buttons for this ages ago.  But I was kind of reluctant to put it together.  I love the original version of this and the original pictures of it.  They were some of the first really good outdoor pictures that I ever took.  So I didn't want to take them off Etsy.  But that was a long time ago, and while this new version doesn't have the cool square buttons the original did, it's still great.  And the new pictures are better.  It's available here.

This version of my own fringed skinny cuff design has been pretty popular.  So I keep making new ones.  This is the first time that I've used bright red in it.  It's tough to keep bright red from popping too much in pictures, but I like this slightly brighter look.  This one is available here.

Also, Ana (nanouke) included my Beaded Cuff Bracelet - Fringed - Champagne Party in her Sunny Days! treasury.  Thanks Ana!

back in stock

Am I ever going to feel like I'm on top of all of my inventory again?!  Probably at some point, but not any time soon.  Among other listing updates today (of which there were a fair number), I updated a couple listings for pieces that I've remade since the Iowa Arts Festival.

I think that I mentioned this before, but because the ribbons were so popular at the Arts Festival, all of my pendant listings now include a 16" or 18" grosgrain ribbon.  If you would like a different color or length of ribbon, please let me know.

One of my items that is back in stock now is my spring green peyote triangle pendant.

I also remade my skinny rainbow stripes square stitch bracelet.  It's considerably shorter than the original version whose length kept a handful of people from purchasing it in the past.  This bracelet coordinates with this triangle pendant that I also recently remade.  I made matching earrings that I will list at some point in the near future.

triangle pendants

I remade two of my pendants in one of my favorite beading color combinations. I haven't sold any on Etsy yet, but I've sold a handful in person so I want to have a nice variety for the Arts Festival. I also have much better pictures for my Etsy listings now.

tri-color with pearl pink border triangle pendant

turquoise with multicolored border triangle pendant

I used the same colors in my original color explosion peyote cuff. I have a pair of coordinating earrings as well that I'll be listing in the near future.

remakes

I updated the listing for my purple shell beads bracelet today. It's now back in stock!


I also updated the listing for my double stranded raspberry right angle bracelet this week. I have two of these in stock now. The shorter one has gold cubes, and the longer one has silver-lined Tohos, which were what I used in the original version. They both have button clasps now.



I had conferences at school this past week, and then Jake and I spent most of the weekend with family so I've only finished one piece since last weekend. I have made progress on a few bigger projects/pieces, though. I also received some wonderful goodies in the mail that I'll be posting about soon. :)

at last - remake photos uploaded, green leafy sale completed

I finally upload the photos of my remade versions of the purple diamonds right angle bangle and double stranded purple ice right angle bracelet. I've been really into purple lately, but as many of you know, it's not the easiest color to photograph. I'm pretty pleased with the purple quality of both of these photos. I know that the background is overexposed on the first photo. I'm still learning how to create a nice light balance with my new camera. I am pleased with the clarity of the bangle in the photo, though.



I also completed my green leafy bracelet sale today. It was a custom order from one of my co-workers for her niece. Hopefully it will be well received. Here are a couple shots of it. The exposure is a little better in these shots. I may list it as a made to order piece on Etsy at some point.



It is not too late to vote for my Indian Summer piece! Thank you so much to those of you have already voted. If you haven't, please go over to the EBW blog and check out the challenge. http://etsy-beadweavers.blogspot.com. Voting is on the right side of the page. I'm #14. :)

remakes, leafy satisfaction

I made new versions of two of my designs. I have listed them as "made to order" for the last couple weeks, but they are both bracelets that I've sold/given (as presents) multiples of so I want to have them on hand for in person viewing as well. I also wanted to have some new, better pictures because my ability to photograph jewelry (and edit pictures of jewelry) has improved significantly since I made the original bracelets.

This one is identical to the original.

This one is a slightly different shade of purple, as exact shade I used previously wasn't available any more.

I remade my leaf bracelet again over the weekend. I know that I said that the third time would be the charm...but then I dropped it at work and one of the large glass leaves broke. I really wasn't going to be happy with the leaf missing so I took it apart and made it again with my one remaining large clear glass leaf. I am now very satisfied with how my bracelet fits and am 99% confident that the design will hold. I will also be more carefully about how I hold it when I'm not wearing it. So I finally went ahead and made another leaf bracelet last night. It's very similar to my original and will be listed as soon as I get it photographed. I have a few other newly finished pieces to photograph and list as well. :)