Weekly Round Up

This week I've been busy with making some bracelets and as always at this time of year, the big problem is getting them photographed! It's been a dull, wet week here and I'm noticing the quality of my pics is rapidly decreasing.

I've added a couple of bracelets to my shop, including this Coppery Gray Memory Wire Bracelet


and this Black and White Pearl Cluster Bracelet


Also back in time for Christmas, I've got some Christmas Baubles in a range of colours, including this Red Berries Christmas Bauble


and for the less traditional holiday colour scheme, one in teal


I'd appreciate some opinions too on whether or not you would buy a memory wire bracelet kit. I'd love to know if you think it would make a good gift, or if people would rather just buy the made up bracelet.

November Goals

Now that Halloween is over and all the shops are stocking up on Christmas items, I feel that festive shopping is about to begin. So I thought I'd try and set myself some goals for the next few weeks.


Holly Red Pearl Cluster Bracelet

Looking back at my Etsy shop over the past couple of years,my sales in November stand at -
Nov 08 - 17 sales
Nov 09 - 44 sales

So this year, if I'm completely honest I would like to aim for 2 sales a day, or around 60 sales. But part of me is erring on the side of caution and just hoping to reach the same as last year.

I've stocked up on packaging supplies after running out of organza bags, bubble wrap and business cards last november (no wonder I totally stressed myself out) already made multiplies of my most popular items and have plenty of findings to make more.

Now all I need are the buyers :)

Care to share your November goals and what you'll be doing differently this year?

Autumn in Scotland

We have just returned from Aberdeenshire in the Highlands of Scotland. We rented a cottage for a week with my in laws, the kids, 2 dogs and hubbie and me. And we had an amazing week, full of sun, walks, whisky distilleries, too much food, coffee shops and more food. A definite recommendation for the autumn half term :)

Friday Round Up

I'm heading off to Aberdeenshire in Scotland for half term tomorrow. I'm taking my beads and pliers with me, but will have limited access to the internet. Hopefully any buyers will be happy to wait a few extra days for their purchases!

This week I've been working on some new designs and replacing some items that have sold.

This Old Gold and Champagne Pearl and Crystal Bridal Cluster Bracelet is back in stock.


I've been working on some memory wire bracelets which resemble 3 strands of pearls, including this Burgundy, Raspberry and Pale Pink Pearl Memory Wire Bracelet


and this Rhinestone, Silver, Grey and Black Pearl Memory Wire Bracelet

Catchup

I've been especially poor at blogging this past couple of weeks. It seems that when things start to get busy at home blogging falls by the wayside, so note to self - must try harder!

I've decided to have another week long sale, in an effort to clear out old stock and generally offer customers a bargain. I've 2 different sales sections, a $5 Dollar Sale section for memory wire bracelets and a Half Price Section for Pearl Cluster Bracelets.

Chocolate Brown and Pink Pearl Cluster Bracelet now $13(~£8.35)


Lavender Pink Freshwater Pearl Bracelet which is now $16 (~£10.27)


Moss Agate Chips Memory Wire Bracelet which is now only $5($3.21)


So if you are doing some early Christmas shopping or just want to treat yourself, please have a look :)

UK Silly Sale!

UK sellers have decided to have a massive pre-christmas sale to clear way for new stock.

Check out this thread on Etsy which has a list of all the amazing shops taking part -http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6637729

I am having a sale of lots of memory wire bracelets, bubbles bracelets and the occassional necklace.

All my items can be found in this section and includes these bracelets -

Dark Pink Pearl Cluster Bracelet


Turquoise Memory Wire Bracelet


Reddish Purple Freshwater Pearls Cluster Necklace


So why not do some early Christmas shopping and grab a bargain at the same time?

Front Page!

YAY! My treasury made the front page on Etsy today -



For those who wonder does curating a FP bring increased views/sales the answer is a resounding no. I got about 20 shop views for the hour that the treasury was on the FP LOL.