Shop Unique Handcrafted Beads on Sale

I often have requests for wholesale pricing. I only sell on Etsy, so my prices are nearly wholesale already. My prices are set by calculating time, equipment, materials, and all of the other factors for running a small business. I do like to move items to my Sale Section quite often. This provides jewelry makers a way to buy some of my beads at a discounted price. … More Shop Unique Handcrafted Beads on Sale

Jewelry Artist Spotlight with Barb Barber

I had a recent interview with square stitch pattern designer Barb Barber. She has used some of my beads in her seed bead bracelets and necklaces and I wanted to share her work with you.
Barb loves working with seed beads. All of her designs include them as well as cabochons and ceramic beads. The larger beads are unique, which makes her own pieces unique. … More Jewelry Artist Spotlight with Barb Barber

End of Summer…Sale!

The hot weather is still very present here in sunny Florida, but the neighborhood is beginning to feel more like fall. Summer is full of children playing and riding bikes. School started last week. Even though I am an empty-nester I notice the quiet once the school buses collect the students and take them off to school. I admit I like the quiet most of the time, but I really do enjoy hearing the kids playing as well. … More End of Summer…Sale!

Getting Organized

I have hundreds of beads, pendants, bracelet bars, charms, and other ceramics listed on my Etsy Shop. Keeping track of inventory and ensuring each customer gets exactly the right items in the right quantity has been a learning curve for me. Over the years I have developed a system that works well for me. … More Getting Organized