Monday, January 24, 2011

New Shop Section

I've had a couple requests for clip on earrings. It took a while to find clips that I was happy with. I don't put anything in my shop that I wouldn't wear. I had to look for a while to find any that were  of good enough quality not to be rough and to look good. Then I wore some around the house for a while to make sure that they stayed on and that they were comfortable. I finally ended up with some in both silver and gold tone that I'm quite happy with. Then the fun part began as I started to actually make the earrings. Clip on styles are not readily available everywhere and I'm hoping there will be a market for mine. I spent some time this morning creating the new section and getting them posted. If you click the post title  -"New Shop Section" - it will take you there :)

Saturday, January 22, 2011

Monday, January 17, 2011

My "Workbench"

There has been a request for a picture of my workspace, so now that I have one, I thought I'd share it here too. (To be honest, this is after I had tidied up). See that orchid? I  am finally able to get them to re-bloom. I'm pretty good at growing things but up until about a year ago I was not in tune with the orchids. I have one little spot in my house that has the right light and doesn't have drafts and they are very happy there. When one starts to bloom, I can move it where I want until it is finished, and then it goes back to its happy place to get ready to flower again. Now that I have finally made them happy, I have a hard time not buying them when I see a new color or form that I love.

Thursday, January 6, 2011

About a week ago I decided to create an Etsy "circle". When they first came out I couldn't see why I would want one, but ever since I added some people to mine, I've been amazed by the things that show up in my activity feed. It is endlessly fascinating. Every time one of the people in my circle hearts a shop or an item it shows up. It's sort of like having friends show you something they found that they are excited about. There is so much on Etsy that I don't think I could possibly find all the best items by myself. It's kind of neat to have some help digging up the good stuff. When the inspiration item for this week's nonteam challenge was announced, I noticed that most of the stuff currently in my activity feed looked like it just belonged in the treasury.

 

'Finds From My Activity Feed' by 3pearls


$12.00

$20.00

$24.00

$22.00

$26.00

$38.99

$35.00

$46.89

$17.08

$45.00

$9.00

$199.00

$7.50

$99.00

$10.00

$275.00

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

We're Having Some Weather!

 It is snowing and blowing. We got 10" over the night and it's still coming down. I guess this will be a good day to sit tight and make some jewelry. I made this one last night :)

 I'm working on getting some hearts and flowers and pink and red valentine goodness into the shop before Valentine's Day. This one is kind of subtly valentiney. I think it would be good all year round. I really love these fire polished faceted glass beads. They have so much depth and of course the Fallen Angels Brass heart charm is perfection.

Monday, December 27, 2010

Giveaway Blogdom

3Pearls is being featured in an interview, a product review, and a giveaway at Giveaway Blogdom. I sent her one of the Winter White and Frosty Blue bracelets to review. She seemed favorably impressed :) Now someone will win one in a drawing on January 8th. If you'd like to enter, just click the link above the picture to get to my interview.
GiveawayBlogdom

Friday, December 17, 2010

I Smell Christmas Cookies




Aren't Christmas cookies the best? I don't think I've ever met one I didn't like :)


The Christmasaurus cookie pictured below has become a tradition at our house.

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Click Here For Your Free Owl Calendar

Shivani of MyOwlBarn has put together a selection of really great owl artwork in an easy to do DIY calendar. If you love owls this is a must. Go put one together now.

Owl Lover 2011 Calendar

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Click Here to Enter the Giveaway

You really should check out the cards at Soursop Greetings. (http://www.etsy.com/shop/soursop) They're clever and cute and just the right amount of sweet. And right now  the Single Mama in LA blog is hosting a giveaway for 10 of these wonderful cards. Click the link above and enter before December 10th. Good luck!

Thursday, December 2, 2010

December Special

I'm running a Gift With Purchase special for the month of December. If you spend $35 or more you get a pair of earrings for free. They are pretty little sparkly earrings that should be very wearable for just about anyone.

Friday, November 26, 2010

Black Friday and Soo Cold!




 We've got a lot of snow and it's really cold. I think I'll stay home and make some jewelry. I can't quite imagine standing in line at WalMart for whatever their big sale is. I should have some new lovelies to post tomorrow. Maybe I'll feel like going out for supplies then. It's been a long time since I've had a day to just stay home, I'm really enjoying it!

Sunday, November 21, 2010

3Pearls in a Pretty Treasury

My Flourite Bracelet was included in a very pretty treasury today. PiecesOfPaper is doing a marathon of treasuries and I am honored to be included in one of them.

'Treasury marathon 7' by PiecesOfPaper



Patience 11x14 lim...
$40.00

Fluorite Bracelet
$21.50

Delicate Roses Orig...
$18.00

Poisonous - Mermaid...
$25.00

ORANGE CRUSH Flower...
$43.95

Love Mandala Suncat...
$10.00

Original Painting -...
$48.00

Berries girl origin...
$550.00

SUNBIRD- Original c...
$20.00

Recycled Necklace -...
$15.00

Romantic Dominoes -...
$3.99

Print - Watercolor ...
$15.00

Cats Who Swim Art P...
$20.00

Little Red Riding H...
$20.00

white-chocolate hol...
$8.50

ACEO Fine Art Origi...
$65.00

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