Happy Valentine’s Day!

Ah, Valentine’s Day!  A day of love!  A day to celebrate the heart!  A day to enjoy staying home (it’s Sunday) and playing with beads (ONE of my loves)!

Although they’re not heart or valentine related, I pulled out some great beads that have been patiently waiting for me to do something with them since I bought them at the last International Gem and Jewelry Show.  I think it was October.

Here are some cool peace sign beads that make a great basic pair of earrings:

I think they’re ceramic, but I’m not sure.  I purposely broke one so I could see if it was stone or ceramic, but I still couldn’t tell for sure.  They are turquoise color all the way through, except where they the design is  cut out and the hole drilled.  There, it is brown.  I really need to remember to ask the vendors about the beads when I buy them, but they are always so busy!

Here’s some other beads that came from Inter-Gem.  Dyed Mother of Pearl cut outs:

I got the cut outs from one vendor and the round beads from another, but they match!

Both of these earrings can be found in my shop: www.sarascreations.etsy.com

My Jewelry at Alexia Gavela Bridal

My connection with Alexia Gavela, in Austin, TX, began with my niece.  She purchased her wedding gown there almost 2 years ago.  When I went with her for a fitting, I began talking with the owner, Geri, and he encouraged me to bring some jewelry to him (on consignment) to see if it would sell.  I have sold many pieces there and it’s turned out to be a pretty good venue for me!  Here is a partial picture of some of the pieces I have there.

There are a lot of beaded combs pictured here that are not in my Etsy shop.  They’ve been fun to make, but take quite awhile.  Here’s a link to the one set of combs I DO have in my Etsy shop.  They are currently sale priced at $21 for the pair: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22559937

The owner, Geri has a knack of really listening to the bride and finding the perfect dress for them, and the dresses are gorgeous!!  He knows his stuff and is easy to work with.  He’s really good about suggesting jewelry to go with the dresses, too,  and it’s working!  I would tell any bride-to-be to go check out his shop!  He is super!  www.agbride.com

January Clearance Sale Now In Progress!

I don’t know why I haven’t done this before.  Regular stores have clearance sales, why not my Etsy shop?   Here are a few of the pieces that are on sale:

The sale section in my shop has 22 pieces that have been in my inventory for awhile, and I’m ready for them to find a good home.  Maybe the lower prices will entice someone!  Plus, I always offer FREE SHIPPING in the U.S. and very low shipping to all other locations.   Stop by and browse awhile!  Here’s a link to my sale section:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/SarasCreations?section_id=6712828

“Unchain My Upside Down Heart”

I found these beautiful upside down heart filigree components at one of my favorite bead shops in Houston, TX:  Bead Traders/SS Traders.  Here is a link to their online store: http://www.sunnylookdesign.com/

The online shop is a little different than the physical location.  They are tucked in the center of a little shopping area on the corner of Fondren and Westheimer that has sort of a little courtyard and shops behind other shops.  A little hard to find if you don’t know where to look!  I did bit of wandering the first time I went there…  They have tons of charms and components, as well as a good selection of seed beads and a smaller section of glass and gemstone beads, chain and tools/supplies.  Their main thing is charms and components.  They are always very helpful and I’ve gotten a free gift every time I’ve been there!

I thought these earrings would be a beautiful addition to the jewelry I have on consignment at Alexia Gavela Bridal, here in Austin.  I also have them posted in my Etsy shop.  You can read all the specifics about them here:  http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38166615

Holiday Earrings Sale Extended Through 1/3/10

Wow!  I can’t believe it’s the end of the year and my last blog was in July!!  New Year’s resolution includes updating my blog at least weekly…  And, since I’m here now, I wanted to let you know about a 25% off sale on my Christmas earrings, extended through January 3 (for those of you who really want to get ahead for next year!).  My snowman earrings above are one of the pairs on sale.  Here is a link to that section in my shop:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/SarasCreations?section_id=6546705

Also, one of my goals is to list at least one new item a week in my shop, so check back often!

Happy New Year!

~Sara

Key Lime Pie, Anyone?

I just added a pie/cake server to my shop.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28328582

It is wire wrapped with bright, lime green beads.  Perfect for serving up a delicious slice of Key Lime Pie or any other…  Makes a great hostess or bridal shower gift!  One special thing about my servers – I place a decorative, flat swirl right where your thumb would go so that it’s easy and comfortable to use.  Questions about the wire? Custom colors?  Go to my Etsy shop listing above.

New! Wire Wrapped Servers, As Requested

Just for you, Jessica!

I’ve decided to picture my serving spoon and fork as a set (a little better deal if you buy them together), although you can still purchase them separately.  Here is a set that is made with Autumn Jasper squares – a mottled semi-precious gemstone with rich colors of orangey-rust, peachy flesh tones and light green.  Very earthy.

Here is a direct link that has more views of it in my shop:  http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28300034

“Dainty Filigree Drops”

I just added these to my shop: www.sarascreations.etsy.com

Although they look larger in the picture, they are very dainty and delicate and would be perfect for bridesmaids, since I can customize the crystal color to match their dresses.  They hang only 3/4 of an inch below the ear wires!

“Favorite Turquoise Earrings”

I just posted these earrings in my shop on Etsy:  www.sarascreations.etsy.com

Although the title of these earrings suggests natural turquoise, they are really made with czech glass.   The “favorite” part for me are the rectangles on the bottom.  I love the color combination (can you tell from my banner?) and I have been saving them for no other reason than to look at them now and again.  I recently purchased some beads from Bounty of Beads www.bountyofbeads.etsy.com (see my last post – “Triple Stack Threads” – for some of the beads I got…) and Bonnie sent some freebeads (freebies) along with my order.  The 2 solid color turquoise rondelles on the top of the earrings were 2 of them.  When I got them, I knew they would be perfect with the “favorites” I had been keeping, so… there you go.   Thanks Bonnie!

I still have a few more of  “the favorites” to keep and look at though…  = )

Triple Stack Threads

**I had to come back and update this post – These are already sold, but if you like them, I  can make you a pair, too!  Just email me (sara@sarascreations.com) and let me know!**

I just posted these earrings in my Etsy Shop (www.sarascreations.etsy.com)

They are ear threads.  Some people get squeemish when they think about threading chain through their pierced ear, but really, you can’t even feel it!  The chain is very thin and smooth.  The fun part is that the length is adjustable because you determine how far to pull them through!  There are more views of it when you click on it in my shop: www.sarascreations.etsy.com

The beautiful czech glass beads I used came from Bounty of Beads on Etsy: www.bountyofbeads.etsy.com