NEW stuff...YIPEEEEEEEEEEE!

I added some new lanyards today! Hope you'll stop by my shop & check them out! I've been busy taking photos and editing them to suit me! Always looking for that perfect shot! Planning on adding LOTS more stuff so check back soon! Also....look for a spring SALE! Who doesn't LOVE a sale!

Back to the blog....

Been awhile. I've been busy. I work with my husband in his lawn service sometimes. Well, a few weeks ago when Florida got hit with the Artic Blast, a lot of the plants & flowers on our customer's properties got hit really hard. So, I spent a week out there trimming back flowers in hopes they'll come back. So far, so good!

So, as of now, I'm going to landscaping school! Just started Monday & I can honestly say I don't think I've ever been in a class that so comfortable & laid back. There are only 13 of us in the class which makes it even better! My instructor's a hoot and keeps thing interesting!

I also poured my first resin today! I've been thinking about it for awhile; did a lot of research & price comparison on where to buy products. Finally got everything I needed and did my first pour today! I'm so excited!!!! I don't know if I can wait 'til it cures. I LOVE the way resin looks & I love the idea that the possibilites are endless with it. Today I just did some basics ~ a black bracelet, a pearl bracelet & some basic pearl shapes that could later become pendents or earrings. I'll NEVER give up my gemstone bracelets. I LOVE gemstones too much & they are a part of me I'll never be able to let go of. But sometimes, it's fun to mix things up a little bit & try new things. I'll keep you posted & when the resin pops out, I'll post pics!

Gemstones 101

Gemstones 101

As I stated before, there are way more gemstones out there than just diamonds, emeralds, rubies, & sapphires. But before I get into other gemstones, let’s get to basics and find out just where gemstones come from & what they’re all about.

The information I am about to share with you comes from one of three books. The first one is The Crystal Bible by Judy Hall. It is, well ~ my bible! The second one is Love Is In the Earth by Melody. The third one is The Illustrated Guide to Crystals also by Judy Hall. All of these books are filled with a wealth of information regarding gemstones and their properties!

Let’s get to it!

The way crystals are formed is a very long, drawn out lesson. So, in a nut shell, I’ll say this! Crystals come from the earth. They are the earth’s DNA. They have been used for thousands of years for healing, protection and adornment. To ancients, crystals were sacred gifts from the earth. They have magical and spiritual qualities and have been used through the years by priests, medicine men, rulers and shamans as symbols of spiritual and temporal authority. The richness, rarity and variety of gemstones have been valued by many. They have long been considered great objects of beauty & power. Crystals have been used to treat food, water, plants, animals and humans.

In today’s world, people wear gemstones not knowing the meaning of the stone. But they do know it makes them feel good ~ this is because of the energy the stones emit. Crystals come in various shapes, sizes, forms, and once retrieved from the earth, are polished and shaped. They can be used to protect, attract, heal, decorate, whatever you need it to do. Once you’ve received a gemstone, you must cleanse it in order for it to serve its purpose. That’s a blog for another day….

Until then…have a great weekend!

Mmmmm....what to do!

Today is Friday and man is it a yukky day. It started raining late yesterday afternoon and didn't stop 'til this morning. And it's a little chilly outside. Not really cold ~ just damp. I think the sun might actually be trying to come out now.

I've had my Esty shop for over a month now & I've had only 1 sale. What to do!?! I've advertised like crazy, started blogging, my shop name is everywhere. There are people looking at it ~ just no one's buying. Prices too high? Not appealing enough? I LOVE my bracelets. I LOVE making them. How can I get others to take the plunge & buy one them for themselves?

Maybe I could do some gemstone education to show people there is way more to a gemstone than just bling. There are more gemstones out there than just diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds....those are the basics but there's even more to them than just bling. Okay ~ that's the plan....next week, we'll start Gemstone 101!

Monday....monday....monday

It's MONDAY! Guess you figured that out, though, huh! It's a crazy day! So much to do but I don't know where to start, so I guess I just won't do any of it! LOL! Naw....seriously, it's 1:30pm and I've gotten a few things done...the important stuff ~ check e-mail, check my blog, check my MySpace, check my Facebook....yeah, the important stuff. Now, I'm doing stuff I don't wanna do! Laundry and getting ready to start dinner! Start dinner? Yes, I'm making potato soup and it's better if it simmers for awhile. It's Paula Deen's recipe and oh man it it GOOD!

As for business, I haven't done much today. Yesterday, I did put a few more things up on Etsy. Some of my favorite pieces....a CHAKRA balancing bracelet, an EMOTIONAL BALANCE bracelet and a POWER OF THREE bracelet. Go ~ hurry ~ check them out! Think you're going to love them! Not sure if I'll make anything today or not. I'd like to but you know how it goes.... LIFE GETS IN THE WAY! But WAIT ~ my jewelry is my life so why not!

Take care...until next time!

Love them gemstones!

These gems have life in them: their colors speak, say what words fail of. ~George Eliot

I've been making gemstone bracelets for about 3 years or so. At first it was just for fun & for me! I LOVE gemstones & the energy they emanate! Someone suggested I try to sell them. After doing research, I finally decided to give it a shot. I called a few local metaphysical shops in the area & was able to start selling them on consignment. Today, I'm in six stores, have an Etsy store, a myspace, an e-mail address, a tax ID number & as of yesterday, a blog! My husband & I are also in the process of adding a two-story addition behind our house. Part of that addition will be my studio!

No two pieces are alike....unless requested. I made two exactly alike recently for my best friend & I with gemstones relating to friendship along with a friendship charm! I'm always making something new ~ either by request or personal creativity. Custom work is available & if you're not sure what stones would work for you....just ask. I have a test you can take to help you figure it out.

Be sure to check out my etsy & myspace sites! Thanks for stopping in!