Hello Again Blog

It has been months since I've written a blog post and I really feel bad that I have neglected this blog. It has been a busy couple months and things have not slowed down yet. After the big last quarter sale i had, quite a lot of new things have come along. In October I went to Hong Kong on a purchasing trip with my sister and we sure had a great time. I've been to HK a few times already and have fallen in love with all the beads and findings they have to offer. There are pretty metal components...

Pretty filigrees...big....


medium...

and small...

I bought earring settings....(and pendant settings which i still haven't photographed)...

Ring Filigrees....

Cute charms of all sorts...

 

Filigree hair pins...

My almost sold out hole punchers...should've bought more of these!!!

And lastly...lovely flower beads....

Oh it sure was bead shopping heaven...and although I want to keep it all for myself...i have already uploaded a lot of the items for sale in my facebook shop here -

http://www.facebook.com/earthlyjewelsbeads?ref=tn_tnmn

Last few travels i did to HK, i stayed at guest houses..but this time I thought i'd "live it up" and stay at a better, more upscale hotel..The Rosedale Hotel...and the extra bucks spent was definitely worth it!!! And here is my little "take home gift to self" .... my newest Kokeshi/ Kimmi doll...meet Kimmi Jr "Lotti" 

I try to buy a Kimmi doll everytime i go...just as a remembrance. 

I also joined a bazaar and it was a blast..but more on that on my next post. 

I'm hoping to be able to post more often now but that may not become a reality because its just gonna get busier with my nephew's wedding which will be in a few weeks, Christmas shopping and another bazaar in the works... well, let's see how it goes...

Hope you are all ok out there and are still around to read my blog...please do leave me your comments :-) 

New Filigrees and Metal Charms for the Shop

I spent the day organizing at home and i have quite a few things to add to the shop... first i have a bunch of filigres, some I've already posted and others I have yet to post...

I've also stocked up on these glue on bails that are so useful... 

I also have my first Bead Soup Mix posted in the shop...

I'll write more on this on my next post. 

I also have a bunch of metal charms I have yet to post but don't have a collective picture for them...so those will have to be a surprise.

Anyways, been so busy lately but happily so since I love what I do. I finished the resin directions that will accompany the kit and I came up with an idea of what I want to do for the next challenge at my local guild (this one I am quite excited about!!!) and should get started on this right away!

Lastly I'm planning to start listing items in my earthly jewels etsy shop again. It's been a while and I miss it so, hopefully i can get that started again.

So, I'm off to my daily duties! Have a great day!

Filigree Frenzy

I have stocked the shop with a bunch of really pretty filigree!!! Most of them are in antique gold and very vintage looking! I loooove them!!!

I think they are perfect for clay creations!!! I tried one of my handmade applique cabochons on it and i think it definitely looks fab!!! What do you think?

Oh and I think I'll start making more of these cabochon..applique cameos so I can stock them in the shop as well...They're very vintage too, I think!  And can you imagine the beautiful pieces you can make with each being one of a kind!!! 

Don't forget to stop in at my online shop on facebook - 

http://www.facebook.com/earthlyjewelsbeads?ref=tn_tnmn