tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68814365637622605492024-03-12T21:16:13.198-06:00Skye JewelsMarie Cramphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223354137080970876noreply@blogger.comBlogger354125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881436563762260549.post-31215442976017019082015-09-18T09:32:00.000-06:002015-09-18T09:32:23.688-06:00Creative Actions!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">It has seemed for awhile now, that if there is any possibility of turmoil in my life, there will be. I really try to look at the good and stay positive, but sometimes things are just so hard, that the good eludes me and leaves me sad and depressed. So in these times of stormy seas, I try to create to keep myself from drowning.</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">I am working on an order for Emporium of impossible things. I am really pleased with the results of the pieces I am putting together so far, but it doesn't seem to be going quite as quickly as I would like. I have so much going on it's hard to keep my head above water.</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">I have been dabbling in paints on canvas for a couple months now. I find it relaxing. I am really just a beginner but I've made a few fun pieces that I am sharing in this post. The one above was really my first. It has a lot of texture which I love.</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">I have been working on the odd piece of furniture as well. I am hoping to sell some of these soon. I love how this little desk turned out. I even found some mercury glass knobs to accent it. I will post my other pieces of furniture when they are done. I am working on two chairs and two side tables. I just wish I had more time.</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">These are a trio of small canvases that I thought would be fun. I colour blended paint in the background and added stenciled baroque fleur de lis with spackle on the top. I want to try this in blue as well. I have some other ideas I want to try and I have about 3 more canvases on the go.</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"> This is a much larger canvas and I blended the paint to look somewhat like the water in a Monet painting. It's just relaxing. I'm debating on trying to sell it and hanging it on my wall.</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"> I am finishing this post with these earrings that I am totally in love with. I know I need to sell them but I really just want to keep them for myself. lol! If you are looking to purchase any of my designs, contact me on Facebook, I no longer have a website or Etsy shops. I don't currently have the money to restart my website, but I hope to in the future.</span></i><br />
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Marie Cramphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223354137080970876noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881436563762260549.post-10359560938460006032015-04-16T10:30:00.000-06:002015-04-16T11:00:24.223-06:00It's been awhile...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">I guess I kind of vanished for, well, over a year! It's hard when you get stuck in a rut and can't climb your way out. Sometimes you just need to step back and let time do what time needs to do.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">I have finally found myself creating again, I just need to grasp inspiration when and where I can find it.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">So this morning while perusing Facebook, I came across my friend <a href="https://www.facebook.com/stacilouiseoriginals?fref=ts" target="_blank">Staci's</a> post about a <a href="http://www.lovemyartjewelry.blogspot.ca/2015/04/tutorial-silk-and-fabric-necklace.html" target="_blank">tutorial</a> she posted. I was curious to see what it was so I went and looked at the post. I have always admired Staci's eclectic/tribal style. Fun bold pieces that always catch the eye. She posted the tutorial on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lovemyartjewelry?fref=nf&pnref=story" target="_blank">Love My Art Jewelry</a> page on Facebook. I hope you will take a moment to go and like the page.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"> Staci shows in her tutorial how to use the fibers and wrap them, as well as showing what she wrapped to start off the necklace. I have wrapped fiber, cording and leather before, but I wanted to try something in a similar style as Staci's. I still wanted it to look mostly like me. I think I achieved what I was going for.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"> The biggest difference with my piece is that instead of adding two sides of sari/ribbon I did one long piece in the back that hooks onto the side. I like that this made it a tad easier to make and I love the feel on the back of my neck. It's softer and more comfortable.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"> I used a Sugar skull pendant by my dear friend <a href="https://www.facebook.com/gaeahandmade?fref=ts" target="_blank">Gaea</a> and an awesome ammonite piece by my birthday sister <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Suburban-Girl-Studio-LLC/126372900739943?pnref=lhc" target="_blank">Diana</a>. Those were what I started with. I added some amazing lampwork disc beads by the ever talented <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Donna-Millard-Art-Glass/117975721599065?pnref=lhc" target="_blank">Donna</a>. I have been hoarding these for quite awhile. I used one of my own organic attempts at lampworking, and I find it fits in quite nicely! I chose a silk sari and a sort of silky ribbon that my sweet friend <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MarshaNealStudio?pnref=lhc" target="_blank">Marsha</a> sent me when I was sick.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">I wrapped everything in black annealed steel wire which I need to seal with my missing renaissance wax!! Oh where oh where could you be!?!?</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"> I purposely wrapped the wire very organically. I wanted the piece to look rustic and earthy. I'm so thankful for all my wonderful Art bead and Facebook friends. Thank you for your support, inspiration and friendship.</span></i></div>
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<i>I think I am finally back! I am feeling good about working again and creating is becoming easier. I just wish I had more time. There never seems to be enough of it!</i></div>
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<i>I am trying to be better organized but with everything I have going on it's been the most challenging thing of all. I have to admit I am an utter failure at shipping. I try to get things out in a timely manner but with the sheer amount of things on my plate it's incredibly difficult. </i></div>
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<i>I need to find a couple more hours in the day maybe... At least there is a 5 day weekend creeping up on us, where kids stay home so I can't work since I need to stay home with them. Perhaps some miracles will happen in the studio those few days. Either that or I may have to actually pay attention to my children and the state of this house... Balance and do both? Good idea!</i></div>
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<i>My creative juices are flowing and I am dying to share some of these with you! So enjoy the jewelry pictured here, if I am lucky there will be another post this weekend with more pretty pictures! Lol!</i></div>
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<i>A lot of the items pictured here are newly listed in my Etsy shop, so please head over and have a look. The link is on the side bar. Hard to do a post link as I am writing this from my phone. Still working, even in bed ;)</i></div>
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<i>Did I mention I also have new pendants listed? You can find those in my supply shop. I have a bunch more to add to the lot, so keep your eyes peeled.</i></div>
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<i>So much to do and so little time! I guess I better get out of bed and get to it!!</i></div>
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Marie Cramphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223354137080970876noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881436563762260549.post-30353097220745590942014-01-04T15:14:00.003-07:002014-01-04T17:48:21.968-07:00Pinterest, Art Bead Scene and me!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<em><span style="font-size: large;">I was chatting with my good friend Heather of Humblebeads, creator of the Art Bead Scene. Heather has been amazingly patient with me in the last year keeping me on as a contributor even though I did very little contributing. Well that is about to change! Heather asked me the be the Pinterest administrator for the Art Bead Scene! What an amazing opportunity! I am a total Pinterest addict and I think Heather knows it, so I really feel I am a perfect fit!</span></em></div>
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<em><span style="font-size: large;">So I dove in feet first and started rocking the Pinterest boards! Woo! Having a blast! I have a really hard time sleeping so I took up pinning as my "what else am I going to do" treat ;) </span></em></div>
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<em><span style="font-size: large;">Now I can pin with a purpose!</span></em></div>
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<em><span style="font-size: large;">As a pinner I personally have over 5500 followers, 96 boards and over 14,000 pins! I was made for this job! lol</span></em></div>
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<em><span style="font-size: large;">To start things off my duties for the ABS Boards starts with the Monthly challenge! Above is this month's inspiration art piece. You can find the Pinterest Board <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/artbeadscene/art-bead-scene-january-2014-challenge/" target="_blank">HERE</a> to see what we have so far...</span> </em></div>
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<em><span style="font-size: large;">Next I created a board to promote our monthly sponsors. Here is our <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/artbeadscene/art-bead-scene-sponsors/" target="_blank">SPONSOR BOARD</a>. I hope you follow the ABS or the individual boards.</span></em></div>
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Marie Cramphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223354137080970876noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881436563762260549.post-52789858591201050882014-01-03T11:06:00.000-07:002014-01-03T11:06:10.657-07:00Remembering...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<em><span style="font-size: large;">I was sitting here remembering some of the things that made me the happiest. I feel like it has been too long since I have done anything for my business so I am here reminding myself and maybe some of you out there in cyberland that I did some noteworthy things and that I really need to start again. It's really me that needs the reminder. I have gotten some lovely emails from people out there telling me how much they miss seeing my new pieces and how they hope I will get back to it again.</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="font-size: large;">I am still here, I have not forgotten how my hands work, I just need them to feel inspired. I felt a touch of inspiration over Christmas, I made some nice things for people on my Christmas list. It felt good. I ran out of time to take pictures of course, I am still not set up to tale any really. I moved my studio again. I was a little scattered around the house and now I am almost done organizing my new space. It is coming, the return to creativity. I want to get my hands dirty so to speak ;) I am almost ready. I have less pain in my hands now and I hope it stays away. I have to start back slow.</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="font-size: large;">I have posted a couple pictures that I was able to pull up from the internet. I never did recover anything from my computer, so I lost all my pictures. I am moving on from that, I have a new year ahead of me to make new things and take new pictures.</span></em><br />
<em><span style="font-size: large;">I am realizing that this post is pretty random and somewhat depressing. Ugh! I need something fun to happen! lol Maybe I will start submitting to publications again... I miss getting the emails saying something was accepted. It has been so long! I remember the exhilaration it gave me!</span></em><br />
<em><span style="font-size: large;">So what is next? I don't really have a plan. I think I will just see where creation takes me. I do have some pendants started...maybe I will start by finishing those...</span></em><br />
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Marie Cramphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223354137080970876noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881436563762260549.post-10087019884219779362013-09-29T19:13:00.001-06:002013-10-21T08:21:56.475-06:00A Little Dresser Love!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I have been slowly changing out all the crappy Ikea dressers that have fallen apart in our house over the last few years. I am finding that if I buy something old, it tends to be longer lasting and better made. So off I have gone scrounging the thrift shops and flea markets. Well a couple months ago I found...<br />
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Nothing too special other than the fact that it's funky vintage. I especially live that I paid about $10 for it! I wanted to do a plain white "chalk paint" look since it was going in my little girl's room. I am not 100% sure that I won't distress it a little bit, but for now I am happy with the way it looks. It is very shabby chic and Evie is thrilled!!</div>
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Kind of a sweet vintage touch. I like that this dresser does not need handles. Although hardware is never a problem for me to change out, I love the smooth fronts on the drawers.</div>
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So this project required a touch of sanding, a little scuffing to allow the paint to have a better grip. Once I cleaned off all traces of dust from sanding, I started layering thin coats of flat white spray paint. I must have done about 6 coats. Flat white paint had a tendency to have shadows, so you will need more coats. Do them thin and do more of them, this will help you avoid runs and will give you a nicer finish. Once everything was dry I did wax the runners do the drawers would move more smoothly.</div>
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Marie Cramphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223354137080970876noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881436563762260549.post-35955715708881914632013-09-09T16:55:00.001-06:002013-09-09T16:55:38.452-06:00M.I.A but not reallyToo much going on as always. Sometimes I long for a quiet peaceful life and sometimes I crave the hectic one I already have. I like being busy, just not to the point where there is no room to fit in creating and the things I enjoy become a burden or a stress.<div>Having said that, I announced on Facebook last night that I need a little time off and a little time to regroup and reevaluate. So, the first thing to go is Etsy for the time being. That has been my biggest stress. No time to create, photograph or list and if by some miracle I managed to sell something then when the heck do I ship it!! Too much!</div><div>So, I'm not sure where all this is going. I know I will sell off some of my stuff and at least keep my favourite stuff to create for my wholesale accounts. I don't want to quit altogether, I just need to see what I need to keep and what I need to let go.</div><div>I have been doing some creative stuff. Working on fixing up some older furniture and reselling it.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-iQiRYrIUGGg/Ui5RrLeuKxI/AAAAAAAAEK8/gTg7RoRprnw/s640/blogger-image--464451858.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-iQiRYrIUGGg/Ui5RrLeuKxI/AAAAAAAAEK8/gTg7RoRprnw/s640/blogger-image--464451858.jpg"></a></div>This is the piece I started with. Bought it secondhand, made it a little more sturdy, sanded the top and stained it dark. I love dark stain! I wanted to do something different with the legs, so I covered the top and spray painted them ivory. It took about three coats to get it just right. Once the last coat had dried for about an hour, I added a coat of stain and wiped it off. The stain mixed a little with the paint because it was not 100% dry. It gave the legs a really antiqued look. I spattered a little stain on the legs to make it look even more rustic. I just love how it looks finished!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-liA2FADn7vk/Ui5R5zm_JrI/AAAAAAAAELE/WuDJMHFEcz4/s640/blogger-image--1938237187.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-liA2FADn7vk/Ui5R5zm_JrI/AAAAAAAAELE/WuDJMHFEcz4/s640/blogger-image--1938237187.jpg"></a></div>I added three coats of poly to the top so far and two to the base. It needs just one more on the top. Love it!! This one is pre sold already so I may have to make myself another ;)</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WpLnM6knTRI/Ui5RlNd8MZI/AAAAAAAAEK0/jphRT5lQWU4/s640/blogger-image-761784524.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WpLnM6knTRI/Ui5RlNd8MZI/AAAAAAAAEK0/jphRT5lQWU4/s640/blogger-image-761784524.jpg"></a></div>Right now I have about a half dozen pieces waiting in the garage for just the same treatment so hopefully the weather holds so I can do a bit more.</div><div>Keep stopping in, I'm not completely gone, just taking a short break. I will hopefully be able to share a few more fun projects or experiences soon...</div><div>Marie</div>Marie Cramphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223354137080970876noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881436563762260549.post-91827747192098551292013-07-11T09:34:00.000-06:002013-07-11T09:34:00.475-06:00A little Znet Shows Style!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Sometimes I just feel so darn lucky!! This is one of those times. I was contacted by <a href="https://www.znetshows.com/" target="_blank">Znet Shows</a> about making some samples! How fun! I have been buying from these guys for at least two years and just love their products and prices! I never have trouble finding enough stuff to reach the wholesale minimum! lol</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"> I received a lovely little box full of treasures the day before I left to visit Heather Powers in MI. So, I packed up the treasures and took them with me!! lol</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"> So while I was at Heather's I created this necklace and thus discovered my love for Annealed steel wire!! Where have you been all my life!!! I used the starfish and clear crystals from Znet and transformed them into this!</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"> I then decided to gift this to my sweet surrogate niece Hannah <3 Love those two girls!!</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"> I also fell in love with making clasps out of the steel wire. OMGosh!! New love!! Made a bunch more after getting home. Did not know where I could find this wire before I left MI so I stocked up from at least 3 shops while down there! What a trip right Heather? I plumb tuckered her out, thanks Roseanne for driving us around! lol</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"> Everything else I made when I got back. The peanut beads were a gift from Heather, she had a ton and did not care for the colour. <3 What a great friend!! Our theme might be said to be "One man's trash is another man's treasure" ;)</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"> I made a series of these bracelets. I used buttons for the clasps, got those in MI too. All the crystals in these are from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/znetshows" target="_blank">Znet Shows</a> whether they came in the sample box or not.</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"> Love these dark blue ones! They went perfectly with these funky lampwork I got ages ago. {Trying to use some of my older stash before it really gets out of hand! Oh wait! Too late!}</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"> More of the Annealed Steel wire mixed with Znet's amazing dark blue round crystals and one of the faux seaglass beads I have come to depend on! This has been sealed with Ren Wax to keep the patina of the wire.</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"> I am certainly putting these peanut beads to good use! lol! This bracelet is very delicate and feminine. These are a great seller for me at my shows. Looking forward to seeing these fly off my table at the next market!</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">I did make a few simple earrings with these frosted dangles, I have some more complex ones I am thinking up for later.</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">I love that they sent me a few pairs. I still have so much to work with! So much fun!!</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">This one has a whole series of Znet starfish! I just had to put them together and they stand out so well! I used one of the starfish as a clasp, they are almost like a shank button at the back, making them easy to use this way.</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">These are my favourite of the earrings I made. I used the discs and added some simple seashell charms over them. They are delicate and sweet!</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">This is one of two strung necklaces I created. I really love these!! I used the seaglass and a Conch shell and used one of the funky lampwork beads in the center to bring the green and blue together. More annealed steel for the side clasp and a nice secure end for the peanut seed beads to attach to.</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">If you have stayed with me to the end, Thank you! I know it is a long post, but I hope you have gotten some inspiration from it all.</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">This last necklace I used another shell for the pendant and wire wrapped a mix of crystals and seaglass with another focal lampwork. The little chain of pearls is also from <a href="https://www.znetshows.com/" target="_blank">Znet Shows</a>. Loved this one so much I gave it to my wonderful mother in law to thank her for being there for me and my family throughout this last difficult year. She has really pretty blue eyes and this necklace just looked wonderful on her!!</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">So last but not least, I created a simple blue linked bracelet with these frosted oval rings and wore some chain through it. I added a dangle from a short length of chain for fun.</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">So make sure you check out <a href="https://www.facebook.com/znet.shows.3?fref=ts" target="_blank">Znet Shows</a> for a wonderful selection and pricing! You won't be sorry! I have tons of their beads and I use them in so many things! You won't be sorry!</span></i><br />
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Marie Cramphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223354137080970876noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881436563762260549.post-13881228037463348592013-07-04T16:02:00.000-06:002013-07-04T16:02:39.272-06:00Skye Jewels at "Dang Blessed"<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">My first serious wholesale order! I am so excited!! This is why I create!! I am just finishing all the packing up and I am almost ready to ship it off! This happened very fast, but I seem to be more creative under pressure.</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"> I am showing you images of some of the pieces that will be on their way to the sweetest little shop in Driggs Idaho!! It is called <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DangBlessed?fref=ts" target="_blank">"Dang Blessed"</a> and you can find them on Facebook! I hope you will take a moment to go give them a like!</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"> I am very pleased with the selection I am sending down. I think some may even be my best work yet! I adore this top necklace with one of my new Butterfly pendants, it is a really unique piece.</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"> I have some wonderful new lentil lampwork beads that I made that I am including in some of my new designs. Above is a mix of a few of my favourite artisan beads ;)</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"> Jerri, one of the owners of the shop, really liked the idea of my handmade pendants, so most of the necklaces I am sending have those as the feature. I hope the folks in Idaho love my wood pendant jewelry as much as the locals here!</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"> These new bracelets I have up so far all have my new lentil beads. I have a few I can list but I am thinking I will just use them. I really love the way they turned out :)</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"> I added some favourites to the mix too. Birds and trees and such. I think these will sell quickly! (fingers crossed)</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"> Jerri Loved my Sunrise bracelet, so I made a similar one for the shop. It's one of my favourites too, so you may see another one pop up in <a href="http://skyejewels.etsy.com/" target="_blank">my shop</a> or on <a href="http://skyejewels.com/" target="_blank">my newly redesigned website</a>. </span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">I need to make inventory for my own website after this, but for now you get to enjoy seeing what will be available at "Dang Blessed" So if you live in the area, stop by and say hello, pick up a piece or two and share this new shop with your friends!</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"> Last one for today, there are many other pieces including a boat load of earrings making their way down, so don't miss out!! Nothing better than owning a handmade piece of art!</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">I hope to see it for myself some day, Idaho is not that far away...</span></i><br />
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Marie Cramphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223354137080970876noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881436563762260549.post-62598223274965640822013-06-20T11:49:00.001-06:002013-06-20T11:49:46.419-06:00CLEARANCE SALE!! Both Etsy shops!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Just a quick note to let you all know that I am having a HUGE CLEARANCE sale right now!!! Both of my Etsy shops have items added for the sale. I have pendant bundles and jewelry on clearance and the deals are amazing!!</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">I have listed my older inventory that has been sitting around and I am practically giving it away! Most pieces are below cost!!</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">I hope you will take advantage of this and clear out my shops so I can bring you the newest and latest pieces!!</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">You can find the charm, pendant and beads in my <a href="http://moreskyejewels.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Supply Shop</a>. </span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">You can find all the deals on jewelry in my <a href="http://skyejewels.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Jewelry Shop</a>. </span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">I hope you find something you like and at the same time help me make space in my studio for new creations to come out!! </span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">We are in a state of emergency here in Calgary and outlying areas. Flooding is extreme and a lot of places are being evacuated. This should not affect us, but if it does I will do my best to let you all know if shipping will be delayed.</span></i><br />
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Marie Cramphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223354137080970876noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881436563762260549.post-16793384394063915422013-06-10T10:05:00.001-06:002013-06-10T10:05:28.760-06:00Busy week and a good Saturday Market!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">So I have been keeping busy as always. I had a show in the beautiful town of Turner Valley on the weekend. It was sunny and wonderful and I met some amazing people! This was my booth and I got a lot of compliments on it. Very pleased with that. I wish there had been a few more people, but we worked with what we had and considering, we had decent sales!</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">I sold this bracelet to one of the lovely ladies that set up the Market. I wish I had more pictures of the pieces I sold, but most were so new I never had time to capture them. At least they are going to good homes with some very happy women :) </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"> I did sell these online before the show. I am really needing to work on my online sales, I just can't seem to get out of the stump! A couple sales a month are just not going to pay for the Mortgage! I just have to keep working at it and find a way... </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"> These are some of the new pieces I have made. I did sell the pretty bright summer necklace on the left, and the far right is available at "Home Sweet Home" in Inglewood. The rest I still have available.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"> I also made a lot of new earrings, since I dropped so many off in Inglewood. I made lots of Gypsy style earrings and some patina ones with black brass on the following picture</span></i>.</div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">I hope you enjoyed looking at my new treasures, I am hoping to list a few of them in my Etsy shop, just need to find time! We are down to the last couple weeks of school and it's always a busy time.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Stop by again soon!</span></i></div>
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Marie Cramphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223354137080970876noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881436563762260549.post-88504535043304232352013-05-28T12:30:00.001-06:002013-05-28T12:30:38.945-06:00Did you Know...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Did you know that Skye Jewels uses only Recycled packaging? All packing materials are either made completely of recycled materials or I reuse envelopes that were originally shipped to me! The tissue paper that I wrap your jewelry pieces in is made from recycled paper. The little bags I put my handmade pendants and tiles in are from items I ordered.</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">What does this mean for you? You save on the costs of packaging that are normally integrated into the price of items. You feel good about knowing that I am doing my best to help the environment and that by ordering from me you are also helping! This also means that you will not have super fancy packaging from me. But do you really need it? I want you to feel special when you open an envelope that you have ordered from me, but to me the environment is much more important.</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Another important note is that from Canada, the thinner and smaller the packaging the less it will cost you to have it shipped. This is why I won't ship in gift boxes. The cost of shipping doubles! I do my best to make it pretty in a little organza bag (Jewelry only) with my business card that I include a short note on the back of. </span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">I feel so blessed to be able to have this creative business, I hope that my efforts and my respect for the environment will inspire you to shop with me again and again!!</span></i><br />
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Marie Cramphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223354137080970876noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881436563762260549.post-56180852875130775312013-05-13T09:17:00.000-06:002013-05-13T09:17:18.806-06:00Heading to South Haven Michigan!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">I have added a few fun things in my shop th<span style="font-size: large;">e last couple of days and will be adding a few more things today if time allows. I made 8 <span style="font-size: large;">new necklaces last night that I am getting ready to photograph. The pictures I am including today are some I just listed.</span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> I finally have <span style="font-size: large;">more than just earrings in my shop. E<span style="font-size: large;">arrings are just <span style="font-size: large;">so easy to make that <span style="font-size: large;">when I start making them I tend to<span style="font-size: large;"> make 10-20 pairs at a time. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> I had fun making a serie<span style="font-size: large;">s of new rustic bracelets a month or so ago. I have some at the Inglewood shop and now some in <span style="font-size: large;">my E<span style="font-size: large;">t</span>sy shop. I plan on fin<span style="font-size: large;">ding the time to make some necklaces like these when I return from my tr<span style="font-size: large;">ip!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i><br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3LfZfixispg/UZD-pjYg83I/AAAAAAAAD0s/y73iP_Qzzsg/s1600/Bead+Chat+016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="383" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3LfZfixispg/UZD-pjYg83I/AAAAAAAAD0s/y73iP_Qzzsg/s400/Bead+Chat+016.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> This necklace on the other hand, sell almost faster than I can make them! As long as I have a show, they sell. I don't seem to have much of an online presence but I am working to change that. I am having <a href="http://skyejewels.com/" target="_blank">my website</a> redesigned by professionals and it should be ready soon. I look forward to lis<span style="font-size: large;">ting new things on a much better website than I was ever able to <span style="font-size: large;">make for myse<span style="font-size: large;">lf.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> I posted these earrings on a blog post for <a href="http://earrings-everyday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Earrings Everyday</a>, I hope you stop by and chec<span style="font-size: large;">k it out...</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">If you have made it this far, here is the fun part of my week. I am flying to Chicago on Thur<span style="font-size: large;">sday morning and the<span style="font-size: large;">n taking the Amtra<span style="font-size: large;">k to meet <a href="https://www.facebook.com/humblebeadspage" target="_blank">Heather Powers</a> and take a class at her lovely Country home in South Haven Michigan! How fun is that go<span style="font-size: large;">ing to be!! I am so excite<span style="font-size: large;">d I can barely sleep!</span></span></span></span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">So in honour of my trip please use the code <span style="font-size: large;">VACATION in my Jewelry S<span style="font-size: large;">hop to get 15%off on a min $<span style="font-size: large;">25 purchase! This coupon code is valid until Sat May 18<span style="font-size: large;">th. It is also a fantastic value since I have new Wholesale codes in my Etsy sho<span style="font-size: large;">p and to get 15% you need to spend $300! So take advantage and have fun!!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">I will try to post again before I go, but I have my hands full getting re<span style="font-size: large;">ady! So no promises!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i><br />
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Marie Cramphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223354137080970876noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881436563762260549.post-71775067272923990932013-05-10T15:06:00.000-06:002013-05-10T15:06:50.969-06:00Grand Opening of "Home Sweet Home" in Inglewood<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Interesting things have<span style="font-size: large;"> been happening at Skye Jewels. I was given a tip about a shop in Inglewood that is having i<span style="font-size: large;">ts Grand Opening on Saturday Morning! I called and she only had one other jewelry, so I am taking a chance and setting up! Here is my display.</span></span></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> I gave them about a third of my inventory, and I am hoping to get a call saying they need more. It's always a lot of co<span style="font-size: large;">mpetition trying to sell <span style="font-size: large;">jewelry, as many of you know. However it turns out that after I got to the sto<span style="font-size: large;">re, I actually knew Karen, one of the owners!<span style="font-size: large;"> We had done a few shows together and had chatted.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> I wish them well on the Grand Opening!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">I hope they do well and have gre<span style="font-size: large;">at success the whole <span style="font-size: large;">year round!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Please stop by and say hello to Karen, her sister or her mom. They have worked very hard to get this ready in just a manner of a few short weeks! Congratulations!!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">You will find them at #2-1<span style="font-size: large;">336 9ave SE</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i></div>
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Marie Cramphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223354137080970876noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881436563762260549.post-91571429745248204002013-05-09T21:41:00.000-06:002013-05-09T21:41:06.315-06:00New Shapes Now Listed!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">I am excited to tell you that I have added two new shape<span style="font-size: large;">s to my invent<span style="font-size: large;">ory. After many customer reque<span style="font-size: large;">sts, I have decided to add the toggle shape and the half domino size. These were really f<span style="font-size: large;">un to make and I hope you will take full advantage of them since they are now listed in my<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://moreskyejewels.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a>!</span></span></span></span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">I have created a few new shabby chic <span style="font-size: large;">pieces to add to the mix. They are sweet an<span style="font-size: large;">d have a very french feel to<span style="font-size: large;"> them. Thank You Ella from <a href="http://calicocollage.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Calico Collage</a> for making the<span style="font-size: large;">se i<span style="font-size: large;">mages in the size I needed<span style="font-size: large;">. It is always a pleasure to work with E<span style="font-size: large;">lla on new ideas. I let her know what I have in my head and she makes the ideas come to life on <span style="font-size: large;">her computer!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Here is a shabby Chic togg<span style="font-size: large;">le</span> done in the French Toile de Jouy. I have three colours for these. I love the green the best. The image is so rich.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> These dragon<span style="font-size: large;">flies <span style="font-size: large;">got the most <span style="font-size: large;">looks on <span style="font-size: large;">Etsy out of everyt<span style="font-size: large;">hing I posted! They are such a wonderful image. I asked Ella to make the images mirrors of thems<span style="font-size: large;">elves, and they really turned out great!! I lov<span style="font-size: large;">e using her work because of the quality and amazing art! She has a real talent for putting things together.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">I will be putting a few more together soon, but I may not have time in the ne<span style="font-size: large;">xt couple weeks. Another show coming up and I need to replenish my inventory, since I brou<span style="font-size: large;">ght about a third of it to "Home Sweet Home" in Inglewood. They are having th<span style="font-size: large;">eir grand opening <span style="font-size: large;">this Mother's day weekend so stop in for a look if you have the chance!</span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i><br />
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Marie Cramphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223354137080970876noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881436563762260549.post-46170383078239859672013-05-06T10:53:00.001-06:002013-05-06T10:53:33.577-06:00New Beginnings!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>This time last year I was just beginning Chemo. I was scared and intr<span style="font-size: large;">igued at the same time. W<span style="font-size: large;">h</span>at can I say, I am curious by nature.</span></i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">I knew it would not be fun, I knew I would be really sick and we<span style="font-size: large;">ak, but I did not believe this would be the end of me!</span></span></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> I feel like I have a ne<span style="font-size: large;">w lease on life! I feel like I need to make up for the year I missed! I have put myself into my work full force and I am lov<span style="font-size: large;">ing it! M<span style="font-size: large;">y hus<span style="font-size: large;">band not so much beca<span style="font-size: large;">use the house is a <span style="font-size: large;">mess. Oh well! That's life with kids! No reason he can't do a little cleanin<span style="font-size: large;">g around here if he doesn't like it ;)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> I ha<span style="font-size: large;">d</span> an amazi<span style="font-size: large;">ng show this weekend! Sold a ton of stuff in<span style="font-size: large;">cluding the Fleur De Lis neck<span style="font-size: large;">lace just above. I sold a lot of m<span style="font-size: large;">y breast cancer pieces, all purch<span style="font-size: large;">ased by one terrific lady! I was al<span style="font-size: large;">so the winner of the best dressed table! I will get the pics up this <span style="font-size: large;">w<span style="font-size: large;">eek, but if you can't wa<span style="font-size: large;">it you can see them on my <span style="font-size: large;">Facebook page. </span></span></span></span></span>I am hoping to find the time to photograph and list some things today, but with the kids it's hard to have a steady schedule. I try, but things get bumped a lot<span style="font-size: large;">! I have last week<span style="font-size: large;">'s shipping to do and I have a <span style="font-size: large;">ton of stuff to list! My new website <span style="font-size: large;">should be ready soon and I need to get some awesome pics to put up so I can start using it!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> I am hoping to he<span style="font-size: large;">a<span style="font-size: large;">r from Shopbevel about these earrings. Hoping they were one of the winners for the Gypsy Soul c<span style="font-size: large;">ha<span style="font-size: large;">llenge. That would be so awesome! I am plann<span style="font-size: large;">ing two other submissions to them this week as well as some other stuff! <span style="font-size: large;">So </span>much to do!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i></span><br />
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Marie Cramphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223354137080970876noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881436563762260549.post-37271811302478949662013-05-01T14:53:00.001-06:002013-05-01T14:53:26.510-06:00And the winner is!!!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">S<span style="font-size: large;">o today is the day to pick a winner for the earrings! I had 42 tota<span style="font-size: large;">l names to draw from and <span style="font-size: large;">the winner is...</span></span></span></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Please contact me with your <span style="font-size: large;">address so I can ship of your earrings!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">CONGRATULATIONS!!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thanks so much to everyone who<span style="font-size: large;"> participated!!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i></div>
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Marie Cramphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223354137080970876noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881436563762260549.post-45720459905960472013-04-27T11:57:00.000-06:002013-04-27T11:58:23.548-06:00Pottery for your earrings!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">It has been way too long since I have done a post on earring holders. This is one of my favourite Pottery sellers on Etsy! <span style="font-size: large;">They make amazing bowls with holes along the edge, just to hold your <span style="font-size: large;">Everyday Earrings! I love the colour and finish. I think these are an amazing idea!</span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> I hope you all take a moment to visit <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Hodakapottery" target="_blank">Hodaka Po</a><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Hodakapottery" target="_blank">ttery</a> in th<span style="font-size: large;">eir E<span style="font-size: large;">t</span>sy shop and see what else they have!! You might just find the perfect treasure for yourself or your mom for Mother<span style="font-size: large;">'s <span style="font-size: large;">Day!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i><br />
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Marie Cramphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223354137080970876noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881436563762260549.post-53491049898224032662013-04-26T12:15:00.001-06:002013-04-26T12:16:43.916-06:00New Pendants for the Dragonfly and Butterfly lover!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">I am so excited to present to you my new 1X3 dragonfly and <span style="font-size: large;">butterfly </span>pendants! It has taken me all week to finish them. This is just a small sample of them and I will have many more in 1X2 coming soon. I <span style="font-size: large;">am pre-se<span style="font-size: large;">lling them on Facebook until the end of the day. A<span style="font-size: large;">f</span>ter that I will photograph and list the rest in my Etsy shop. </span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> They are images from Ella of <a href="http://calicocollage.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Calico Collage</a>. I have been trying to convince her to make some new butterfly and dragonfly <span style="font-size: large;">sheets for months and we finally came up with a sty<span style="font-size: large;">le that I just die<span style="font-size: large;">d for! S<span style="font-size: large;">he let me have them for a few <span style="font-size: large;">days to cre<span style="font-size: large;">ate with and <span style="font-size: large;">will be listing them today for everyone else! She has created them in both 1X2 a<span style="font-size: large;">nd 1X3. I am really excited about these ones!!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Look at the amazing colou<span style="font-size: large;">r<span style="font-size: large;">! I really thin<span style="font-size: large;">k these are my favourite of all time!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> So these are just a couple of examples. Please feel free to <span style="font-size: large;">go visit my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SkyeJewelsShop" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> to see more of<span style="font-size: large;"> these. I should be listing what is left t<span style="font-size: large;">his weekend...</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thank<span style="font-size: large;">s for stopping by!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i><br />
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Marie Cramphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223354137080970876noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881436563762260549.post-35576247852447472072013-04-22T10:32:00.001-06:002013-04-22T10:36:20.151-06:00Celebrate Earth Day!! {and a giveaway}<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>I think today is a day to become more aware of our planet and to start or continue taking care of her.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">I want to share with you<span style="font-size: large;"> some things I do to help keep my planet a better pla<span style="font-size: large;">ce for my famil<span style="font-size: large;">y</span></span></span></span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">We are a family of 8. My Husband, his parents, our 4 children and myself <span style="font-size: large;">live in a 2000sq ft house. It is not luxury by any means. we are comfortable and we love each other. That is what counts.</span></span></span></span></span></span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">W<span style="font-size: large;">hen my in-laws moved in, I noticed they were not much for recycling. Over the years this has changed and gotten much better. This family of 8 only produces about 2 bags of <span style="font-size: large;">garbage each week. It used to be a lot more! We recycle at least 4X more than what we thro<span style="font-size: large;">w <span style="font-size: large;">away. The rest is compost. I used to compost casually. I stopped when I got sick and never really thought of it. As I got bet<span style="font-size: large;">t<span style="font-size: large;">er I <span style="font-size: large;">felt that I was supposed to change that. I felt that there were chan<span style="font-size: large;">ges needed to be made, so I ACTED on my feeling.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">I now compost what I think may be half a garbage bags wo<span style="font-size: large;">rth per week<span style="font-size: large;">! Don't think you can make a difference all by yourself? That add up to 26 bags of <span style="font-size: large;">garbage per year!!! </span>After 10 years that adds up to 260 bags of gar<span style="font-size: large;">bage that have not gone to the landfill!</span> Things like vegetable peels, melon rin<span style="font-size: large;">ds, crumbs, leftover rice, egg shells <span style="font-size: large;">and anything else that is food that contains no meat.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">D<span style="font-size: large;">o you know what else you can compost? Human ha<span style="font-size: large;">ir!<span style="font-size: large;"> Tissues used from blowing your nose! Finger nail clippings! Dryer lint!! There are so many things that we just thro<span style="font-size: large;">w away that need to be composted!! <span style="font-size: large;">Start today! Act on it and help <span style="font-size: large;">save your p<span style="font-size: large;">lanet!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">I am planning garden be<span style="font-size: large;">ds this year. I try to plant a little something here and there <span style="font-size: large;">every year. This year I am going all out and planning raised beds and I have even alre<span style="font-size: large;">ady started <span style="font-size: large;">growing indoors<span style="font-size: large;">! In my yard I have over a dozen trees. We get a LOT of leaves in the fall. Why <span style="font-size: large;">send all that to the dump? I am going to fill the bottom of those garden beds with those leaves. A natural <span style="font-size: large;">compost that will break down over time. Granted I won't be able to do that every year, but there ha<span style="font-size: large;">s to be a way! I may have to mulch them <span style="font-size: large;">somehow...</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Nothing like planning to be more <span style="font-size: large;">s</span>e<span style="font-size: large;">lf sufficient<span style="font-size: large;">! Do you know how much packaging you go th<span style="font-size: large;">rough when you buy produce at the grocery store? Too much! lol! No I don't have an exact answer. I just know it's too much. I am looking for reusable produce bags to start, but there is nothing I can do about berry containers<span style="font-size: large;">. That is, except plant m<span style="font-size: large;">y o<span style="font-size: large;">wn food! We will have to see what budget allows, but I plan on expanding these beds every year and helping my p<span style="font-size: large;">lanet a little more in doing so<span style="font-size: large;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here is the Giveaway!! In the comments <span style="font-size: large;">tell me what you do to help save our planet and give me ideas and tricks to help me get better at it!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i></span></div>
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Marie Cramphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223354137080970876noreply@blogger.com39tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881436563762260549.post-53120359252884303232013-04-17T15:51:00.001-06:002013-04-17T15:51:29.499-06:00Bead Partner with Vintaj Natural Brass!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">One of the things I have bee<span style="font-size: large;">n working on for a couple <span style="font-size: large;">of months now is my Bead Partnership with <a href="http://vintaj.com/" target="_blank">Vintaj</a>. I was invited to participate in the Weeping Willow Theme, and I have to say I don't think they could have chosen a better theme<span style="font-size: large;"> to o<span style="font-size: large;">f</span>fer me!! <span style="font-size: large;">The colour pal<span style="font-size: large;">e<span style="font-size: large;">tte is perfectly suited to me and the weeping willow tree on<span style="font-size: large;">e of my faves!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> S<span style="font-size: large;">o I worked with Ella at Calico Collage to give you a selection of<span style="font-size: large;"> images that are exclusively for the Vin<span style="font-size: large;">taj challenge. You will of course fin<span style="font-size: large;">d all the pendants in my<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://moreskyejewels.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a>. They are all listed and <span style="font-size: large;">ready to go! Just remember if you are interested in using one of these for the Vintaj Challenge, <span style="font-size: large;">don't wait to<span style="font-size: large;">o long to order as they are shipped from Canada and may take a bit longer.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Here is one necklace I have <span style="font-size: large;">made so far using one of the pendants from the th<span style="font-size: large;">eme. I wanted a soft elegant necklace that <span style="font-size: large;">could be work to work or on an evening out. I wanted the focus to be on the pendant, so I pulled the colours from the<span style="font-size: large;"> image and used them in accent beads and made delicate chains of beads with chain for added solidity.</span></span></span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> You could do something si<span style="font-size: large;">milar or completely different with this pendant. You could purchase your own pendant like the one in the necklace Jess Italia Lincol<span style="font-size: large;">n made for the <span style="font-size: large;">Challenge. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> I hope to have time to <span style="font-size: large;">create more pieces for the theme this week. There are so<span style="font-size: large;"> many inspirational pieces you can use to create your own versions of the examples assembled by the ama<span style="font-size: large;">zing desi<span style="font-size: large;">gners at Vintaj!<span style="font-size: large;">! Check out the <a href="http://vintaj.com/wpblog/" target="_blank">Vintaj</a><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://vintaj.com/wpblog/" target="_blank"> Blog</a> for the latest post!!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Don't fo<span style="font-size: large;">rget t<span style="font-size: large;">o grab your Weeping Willow Penda<span style="font-size: large;">nts in <a href="http://moreskyejewels.etsy.com/" target="_blank">my shop</a>!!</span></span></span></span></i><br />
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Marie Cramphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223354137080970876noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881436563762260549.post-35461819736090869932013-04-10T10:01:00.000-06:002013-04-10T10:01:09.575-06:00Overdoing it<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;"><i> Well darn it all! It seems I have done it to myself already! I am so ready to get going <span style="font-size: large;">and really b<span style="font-size: large;">ring new life to my b<span style="font-size: large;">u<span style="font-size: large;">siness that I think I have worn myself out and a<span style="font-size: large;">m making myself sick. Woke up with a massive headache and now I am so dizzy I can barely work!</span></span></span></span></span></i></span><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">I have <span style="font-size: large;">managed to get some important things <span style="font-size: large;">done this week <span style="font-size: large;">so far. I got my new ad made with the help o<span style="font-size: large;">f my dear friend Ella of <a href="http://calicocollage.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Calico Collage</a>. W<span style="font-size: large;">h</span>at would I do without her and my sis<span style="font-size: large;">ter when it comes to graphi<span style="font-size: large;">c design!! Keep your eye out for this ad in a few strategic places coming soon. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Here is another version of it<span style="font-size: large;">. They may be a little blur<span style="font-size: large;">ry but I enlarged them so you could see them better. I am really excited about the amou<span style="font-size: large;">nt of exposure that Sk<span style="font-size: large;">ye Jewels and More S<span style="font-size: large;">kye Jewels will be getting this year. I am really pushing my brand so that it can become more <span style="font-size: large;">and more recognized as I pu<span style="font-size: large;">sh myself to achieve more. I have so<span style="font-size: large;"> many thing<span style="font-size: large;">s on the go, so<span style="font-size: large;"> many new ideas<span style="font-size: large;"> to share, I can't wait t<span style="font-size: large;">o see what happens this year!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Now I am going to ghet back to work and hopefully fin<span style="font-size: large;">d some time to rest this afternoon. I am supposed to go t<span style="font-size: large;">o the doctor's for <span style="font-size: large;">my post treatment checkup, but w<span style="font-size: large;">ith the way I feel right now...we will see.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Marie</span></b> </span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i></div>
Marie Cramphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223354137080970876noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881436563762260549.post-91072533730315906452013-04-08T10:23:00.000-06:002013-04-08T10:23:57.332-06:00Some Fabulous new pieces!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">I am so excited to be back in th<span style="font-size: large;">e swing of things<span style="font-size: large;">. I have been creating some p<span style="font-size: large;">ieces that I am really happy with! This fi<span style="font-size: large;">r</span>st one <span style="font-size: large;">here is a new style I am working with and I am in LOVE!! I can't wait to get more large pieces to keep making more!</span></span></span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> I have been going more often to <span style="font-size: large;">make <span style="font-size: large;">my o<span style="font-size: large;">wn lampwork beads. I took the year off while I was getting better and now I feel the urge to melt glass again! Loving the results!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> You will be seeing a lot more patina pieces coming out. S<span style="font-size: large;">o</span>me I purchase and some I make mys<span style="font-size: large;">elf. I love the look of patina and it sells well, so I have big plans for it!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> These rustic pieces are great sellers for me too, so I am hoping to be able <span style="font-size: large;">to keep these as a regular item. They will all still have t<span style="font-size: large;">hei<span style="font-size: large;">r own unique charms and the beading <span style="font-size: large;">or chain will always be different. A challenge for me to keep the OOAK, but <span style="font-size: large;">what the heck!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> This is the first one I made in this st<span style="font-size: large;">yle, I was smil<span style="font-size: large;">ing ear to ear w<span style="font-size: large;">hen it was done. So happy!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Came out with some new spring pieces, fresh and clean, simple but elegant. I will be listing as many of these as I can this week.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Loving these earthy beach pieces. I will be needing a lot more of these beads. They seem to be a favorite in the bracelets and for sale on t<span style="font-size: large;">hei<span style="font-size: large;">r own. You can fin<span style="font-size: large;">d a few of my <span style="font-size: large;">bead sets listed in my <a href="http://moreskyejewels.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Supply E</a><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://moreskyejewels.etsy.com/" target="_blank">tsy Shop</a> and the Jewelry is listed in my <a href="http://skyejewels.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Jewelry E</a><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://skyejewels.etsy.com/" target="_blank">tsy</a><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://skyejewels.etsy.com/" target="_blank"> Shop</a>. Please take the time to visit both and see what is listed.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Thanks for stopping in! Share my blog with your friends and lets <span style="font-size: large;">get the <span style="font-size: large;">fol<span style="font-size: large;">lowers highe<span style="font-size: large;">r!!</span></span></span></span></span></i><br />
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Marie Cramphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223354137080970876noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881436563762260549.post-6731780597966485822013-04-04T10:36:00.001-06:002013-04-04T10:36:17.996-06:00Changes on the horizon!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">I have been editing listings all morning with this picture. I am now offering wholesale on my charms and pendant<span style="font-size: large;">s<span style="font-size: large;">. The chan<span style="font-size: large;">ge Etsy has made with the coupon codes inspired me to do this. Being able to set a limit ma<span style="font-size: large;">de all the<span style="font-size: large;"> differen<span style="font-size: large;">ce. So from now on you can take advantage of coupons all the time! Just make sure you have the min<span style="font-size: large;">imum order and enter the coupon in the proper place.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">No refunds wi<span style="font-size: large;">ll be made if you forget your coupon. The picture is quite clear and helpful as t<span style="font-size: large;">o where you need to enter it.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">I am ver<span style="font-size: large;">y</span> excited to offer this wholesale program. I have thought about it in the past and finally get to make it a reality!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">I am <span style="font-size: large;">working on some other changes right now. Being heal<span style="font-size: large;">thy is an amazing feeling and I am taking full advantage of it! Keep <span style="font-size: large;">coming bac<span style="font-size: large;">k for more frequent postings, bead partner program,<span style="font-size: large;">design team, </span>advertising opportunit<span style="font-size: large;">ies and <span style="font-size: large;">who knows what else!!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Exciting times are upon us!!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Marie</span></b> </span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i></div>
Marie Cramphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223354137080970876noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881436563762260549.post-4904963153079312102013-04-03T08:59:00.001-06:002013-04-03T08:59:58.255-06:00Thank You Canada Post! {insert sarcasm here}<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Let<span style="font-size: large;">'s start off this post with a pretty picture, because I am mad!</span></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">I went to ship packages this morning and inquired about insur<span style="font-size: large;">ance. I was inquiring becau<span style="font-size: large;">se I was replacing a package tha<span style="font-size: large;">t never reached i<span style="font-size: large;">t's destination. I learned something that I was not aware of. Although I knew they had raised shipping slightly, a cost I have been absorbing for my customers, <span style="font-size: large;">they no longer offer insurance on packages!! WHAT??? Seriously?? Oh you can get tracking o<span style="font-size: large;">f course. I asked how much that was. Here is a package with <span style="font-size: large;">$50 worth of je<span style="font-size: large;">welry in <span style="font-size: large;">it <span style="font-size: large;">going to Australia. Shipping $5.20, tracking $49.<span style="font-size: large;">10!!! <span style="font-size: large;">I say again WHAT??? Not going to happen. This is go<span style="font-size: large;">ing to hurt businesses everywhere. So I figured I may as well ask. Package going to Greece, once again <span style="font-size: large;">$5.20 Tracking $63.36!!! EXCUSE ME???? No way!!! I am shocked!!! So if I wanted to <span style="font-size: large;">have tracking on a package to a shop overseas that wanted to have a wholesale order, I would not be able to accept it, because the tracking would completely put off anyone buying merchandi<span style="font-size: large;">se! Ridiculous!!!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">So unfortunately, I will no longer be able to replace packages that get lost. It is coming out of my pocket and I can not afford to be generous anymore. Another perfect example of the big companies taking advantage of the little guys! No wonder so many businesses never make it past the first year of business! I will try to work things out on an individual basis, but it can no longer just be assumed that these things will come out of m<span style="font-size: large;">y po<span style="font-size: large;">cket. I am an honest hardworking person. I take your packages to the post office <span style="font-size: large;">where I know the employees well. They are al<span style="font-size: large;">so honest individuals. The laws are quite strict here on messing with the mail. My packages get to where they are going unless they get lost along the way. There is really nothing I can do after they leave my ha<span style="font-size: large;">nds.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">I hop<span style="font-size: large;">e you all understand and keep shopping wi<span style="font-size: large;">th me. I will do m<span style="font-size: large;">y best to <span style="font-size: large;">make things work for both sides.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sincerely Yours</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Marie</span></b> </span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></i></span></div>
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