New Items - Soon in Shop!

Ok, I have had these for a while, but I have been tryin gto figure out what to call them. "Wire wrapped cuff bracelets" seems so....I don't know....Sterile. I am really at a loss, though I LOVE LOVE LOVE the bracelets. There will definitely be a bunch of these coming soon to my etsy and stand alone sites.

So, tell me what you think:

Any Suggestions? I have a bunch of them with different beads, metals, and looks, but they're all the same basic bracelet. Different lengths for different sized wrists. I LOVE these, and they're really comfortable, too!

Ok, I may just cop-out and list them as "Wire wrapped bracelets", but I am hoping for some overnight inspiration.....

Well, we'll all see what tomorrow brings! 'Night!

Announcing FREE Shipping

Hey All! this is a quick announcement to let you all know that I now offer FREE shipping on all of the items in my Etsy store!

Check it out:

Http://coquiainjelfire.etsy.com

More pics and listings soon!

Ok, the kiddos have been off school this week, so I have not gotten much done, but I DID set up my new uncrushed handmade lightbox yesterday night and get some pictures taken. I will post them as soon as I get some free time to edit and post. Probably Monday. The new stuff will most likely end up on my regular website, as it is currently pretty bare.

Thanks for putting up with me!

Need to make a decision

I need to make a decision on my eternal branch pendants. I think they're awesome on their own, but I am one of those women who likes matching earrings to go with my necklaces. So, I made two pair of earrings that could go with my latest branch:




My problem is, how should I do this?

Should I list the pendant with one of the pair of earrings as a set?

Should I list the pendant with a choice of one pair of earrings as a set?

Should I list everything separately, and let people make their own sets?

Should I do somethign I haven't considered yet?

I'm going to need to think about this....and get a new bulb for my Ott-Lite. These pictures taken under incandescent light are really yellow......

New Design!

So, I have decided that I am going to put more focus on my nature inspired designs, since they are really the things I love to do. I already love making up my trees, obviously, and will have some more up soon, as the ones I made recently seem to be going to family members....

I also came up with a new take on an old classic. Much sturdier than the ones I used to buy, wear once, and get destroyed in my jewelry box:

Branches!!

Aren't they gorgeous? I feel like I am wearing an eternal tree when I wear these pendants. Ihave all different sizes and colors. Some all one color, some with multiple colors. I am goign to figure out some flowers and other things to add, too, though I think the butterfly will be a signature thing.

Coming soon to my etsy site!!

Keychains!!

Well, since I had to cancel the cruise due to living in the house of influenza, I spent a few hours today setting up my displays and filling them up. the first display to be filled was the keychain one. Check it out:



I made enough keychains for two of these suckers. I will probably end up photographing and listing them slowly over the next few weeks. Personally, I think this display came out looking pretty sweet. Even though I didn't get into the local craft show, I have another one I am waiting on the acceptance for.

Also, since I was working on a display, this is my first attempt at a jewelry card for my smaller sets:



I know the pictures are lousy and unedited, but I think it came out pretty cool for the first attempt. I have some ideas for making it better, and should be set for my first show.

Now, I just need to look into home parties. My aunt offered a few months ago to invite a bunch of her friends for one, and I think I might take her up on it when the weather gets nicer.....and the flu leaves my house.

Until I post again. ;)

More loving for other Etsy-ans

I shall now randomly post a few of my favorite things from Etsy sellers in the spirit of Valentine's day....

Etsy Buy Handmade CoquiAinjelfire

Dude....I like some weird stuff....

Project Wonderful

So, I decided now is the time for promoting. I created an account and some ads on Project Wonderful and set up a campaign. I also applied for publisher status on my blogs. We'll see how it goes. I am optimistic about things, as all I have ever heard is good things about PW, but I am going to let time tell all.

Website Woes

I have been spending DAYS trying to figure out how to best organize and load up my website. I finally just gave up and added some items. I'm posting a few pictures here so you can see them, because I still feel like the site is hard to navigate.

Raw Aquamarine Spiral pendant. Gorgeous, isn't it?

Green Maple Keychain.

Green aventurine Copper wrapped Pendant.

Blue glass pearl Wire wrapped ring

Blue Dyed marble Water Sign pendant

All of these are available at my website, www.coquiainjelfire.com

I love them, but the website is annoying me. Suggestions are welcome!

Shameless Advertising

(Begin shameless plug havign nothing to do with my etsy shop)

If you are in the New York Area and love fabric, this is the listing for you!

I am getting rid of a huge portion of my fabric stash. It is just too much,a nd I am seriously scaling back my sewing businesses, so I have listed just about everything for sale on Craigslist.

Check it out!

http://newyork.craigslist.org/wch/art/1020303071.html

Seriously, how can anyone have this much fabric? I don't know and it's my fabric!! After I get just about everything cleared out, i have a completely full attic to clear out, too! Oof!

So come on down and get some awesome fabric for less than wholesale clearance!

(end shameless plug having nothing to do with my etsy shop)

Joined a Street Team: The NewNew

So, I joined a Street Team, the {NewNew} York Street Team. I have spent the last few days checking them out, and they are AWESOME! I am going to start doing a weekly focus on one of the Street Team members, because otherwise, I will spend all of my time focusing on the team artists and their awesome creations and not on getting my work done!

Feel free to check out their awesomeness:
Http://thenewnew.blogspot.com
http://www.thenewnew.com