Tuesday, September 9, 2008

More favorites~ Teal and Brown...






Here are some of my pics for the day. See if you can't tell my theme.
#1 Serpents Dance Designs
#2 Phydeaux
#3 NoraJane
#4 & #5 Two Little Wrens

Light Box Project






Here is a list of materials you will need to complete this low-cost light box:




  1. 5 12x12" pieces of white acrylic


  2. 1 12x22" piece of flexible polystyrene in white


  3. Acrylic Cement


  4. Double Sided Tape


Glue the five pieces of acrylic together with the acrylic cement to create a cube with one open face. This will be the side you take the picture from.



Take the double sided tape and attach a 12" strip alont the top and bottom of the styrene. Peel the backing off one side and place it inside the cube on the bottom edge. Peel the second piece of backing off and attach it to the top back of the cube.



Set up lights above the cube, and on both sides. The acrylic will filter the light and give the light box a nice glow. I am still experimenting with the correct lighting to use.



I also used suction cups with hooks on them to suspend my necklaces from.



Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Favorite Finds 9/2/08






Its finally September. The beginning of my favorite time of year, and a great time to start with a listing of great fall season finds from ETSY! I want to feature some of my JET Team members' pieces! Check out these great jewelry finds!
#1 Catherinette Rings www.catherinetterings.etsy.com
#3 & #4 Alyson1234 www.alyson1234.etsy.com
#5 Designsbycher www.designsbycher.etsy.com
Just a couple designs I think are fantastic. So proud of my JET Teamers!
TTYL
Brenna

My August Report! 2008

In the month of August I started out by having my first jewelry party at my home. All in all it was a success, or at least I will call it that. I invited 50 and 25 came. Sold several pieces, at least 1 to each guest that came, and had three people show interest in hosting a party. I think this will be the best source of income for me, as sales on etsy seem a little hard to come by at my shop.

I was accepted to JET Team, and that started a whole new rush for me. I have joined in on the Friday night chat twice, and been watching the google group threads religiously. I have added a few of my "two cents worth" a couple times and have really learned a lot from the members.

I have listed a few new items for my fall collection. I just sent in a deposit to rent a booth in the Women's Conference in October here in town. The Medical Center hosts a day long event that features lots of women owned businesses. I am super excited!

Thanks to Michele (Malves) all her help in getting me started with the group. She has been a really great guide in JET. Thanks to Daniel (CatherinetteRings) for his suggestions in making my shop more presentable.

I created a banner and avatar for the JET Holiday Sale and posted it on my blog: www.allthatglitters1.blogspot.com

Also recruited a great jewelry maker friend, Janice Ranburger. She is on etsy at www.jewelrybyjanice0129.etsy.com Again I can't say enough about her, she is a great lady and of course friend!

I also want to thank everyone for accepting me into the family. I really feel welcomed!

Ta Ta For Now,
Brenna
AllThatGlitters1