tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75901742192300598392024-03-13T00:14:13.606-05:00Peppy and Belle's JewelryLacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05194634108424733168noreply@blogger.comBlogger118125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7590174219230059839.post-42532464513183659962012-08-31T17:25:00.000-05:002012-08-31T17:25:11.672-05:00Busy as usualSo my first two weeks of school went pretty well in my opinion. I have been busy working hard to get homework done. I took a lot of hard classes this semester, which I am regreting, but atleast I am getting them out of the way.<br />
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As soon as all this rain stops, I will be taking pictures of bracelets and posting new bracelets on the site. Its pretty much been raining off and on for a week now, and with me at school or work, there is a limited time I am home that I can take pictures outside. Lets hope it will be by the end of next week.<br />
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LacyLacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05194634108424733168noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7590174219230059839.post-5768266603569360302012-08-17T15:41:00.002-05:002012-08-17T15:41:44.579-05:00BackSo I know I kept saying I was going to try to keep in touch, well, this time I am. I don't care if its a hey whats up, or just a little blurb, I will be writting more,<br />
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I am trying to figure out who I am still, and school starts back on Tuesday (for me). I really thought I wanted to major in business, but then I really thought about wanting to be a writer again. So the best way would be to start blogging, whether about <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/xPeppyandBellex?ref=si_shop" target="_blank">Peppy and Belle</a> or everyday life. Lets see if I still have the 13 year old dreamer in me again, because if shes still in there, that would be great.<br />
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Since the last time I updated, a lot of things in my life have changed. My parents are moving. I pretty much get the basement of their house, and it will be my own office. But its kinda bittersweet, because we lived in that trailer for 11 years, and this neighborhood is my home. But I will be staying with my boyfriend, which is next to my old trailer so I wont be too far away from my home.<br />
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I still die everyday that my princess Marbles has left me. That was one of the hardest things Ive had to go through, losing a pet that I had for 11 years, and since the day she was born. I still think about her everyday, and tell her I love her everyday. <br />
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About 3 weeks ago I was given a kitten. I didn't plan on getting any more cats, but this kitten looks just like the first cat I ever had. Mackenzie was a Himalayan, and one of the best cats I ever had. She is the grandmother to two of my currently living cats, and was Marble's grandmother also. But JT is more Siamese I believe, but he is gorgeous. He is about 9 weeks old, and had been so much fun to have around. <br />
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Thats about it for this time, see you guys around.<br />
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LacyLacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05194634108424733168noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7590174219230059839.post-87111822994603685742012-05-01T16:59:00.001-05:002012-05-01T16:59:12.369-05:00Rest In Peace, Princess.My beautiful Princess Marbles died last week, on Tuesday April 24. She was diabetic, and had a bad reaction to the insulin. She was still breathing but not responsive when I found her, so we rushed her to the Vet where they told me that she was brain dead, and her heart was going to give out. I got a few minutes to say goodbye to my angel, and the Vet put her to sleep in my arms, at least she didn't die alone. She looked so peaceful after she was gone, she was so sick for a while.<br />
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I had my cat since the day she was born. she was 11 years old when she passed. She was a beautiful princess. So proper, playful, lovable, and sweet. I miss her so much. It has been a very hard week for me, obviously. <br />
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I love you Princess, I will never forget you. Rest In Peace, sweetheart.<br />
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Marbles Marie<br />
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<br />Lacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05194634108424733168noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7590174219230059839.post-75985342202978170382012-03-07T14:05:00.000-06:002012-03-07T14:05:12.145-06:00DaysMy week days simply just go by too fast. luckily, its almost spring! I can't wait for warmer weather, longer days to sit outside and just enjoy the outside life instead of being stuck in a house all day long. Its been a warm winter, though, so I can't complain too much.<br />
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I just bought myself 3 new pairs of pants from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/thaitee?ref=seller_info" target="_blank">thaitee</a>. Honestly, its all I could afford at the moment! I will be buying more from her soon, I just love her stuff. Here are the treasures that I just purchased:<br />
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</div>I have been busy with a load of homework, and adding new items to the shop. I can't wait for this semester to be over!<br />
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LacyLacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05194634108424733168noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7590174219230059839.post-1208324725342850952012-03-04T17:32:00.000-06:002012-03-04T17:32:37.482-06:00Sundays...At Hardees, Sundays are the middle of my work week, although, I only work three days, but that doesnt matter. sundays, however, are my favorite work day, for a many reasons. One, I get to go into work an hour later to open up the store. This gives me an extra ghour of sleep, although waking up at 4 am is almost as bad as waking up at 3 am. Two, I love my customers, and I always get to take my lunch break with two of my favorite customers :) Al comes in everyday, and he is a quiet guy, but Maggie only comes in twice a week, and Sunday is one of them. I've known them both for the past 6 years I've worked at Hardees, and they both came with me to the store I am at now, from the old store that I use to work at. Finally, the third reason I love Sundays is...ONE MORE DAY OF WAKING UP WAY BEFORE THE SUN COMES UP. Not that I get to sleep in late durring the week (I get up at 7 a.m. to get the kids ready), but atleast the sun is up before I am!<br />
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Hope everyone is doing well :) My shop has been booming latley, almost as if I hadn't gone away for 4 monthes, but I've been doing a good job at balancing my work, job, etsy store abd having time for my kids, boyfriend and pets.<br />
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Have a wonderful week guys!<br />
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LacyLacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05194634108424733168noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7590174219230059839.post-9807686773223650912012-02-26T17:13:00.000-06:002012-02-26T17:13:04.930-06:00A weekMy shop has been reopen for a week, and I am still working on it A LOT. But I have had a few sales, which I am excited about. I can't wait to be as successful as I was before I closed.<br />
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It's almost time for midterms again at school, which isn't as exciting, but I can't wait for this semester to be over. Even though its only my second semester, it is extremely hard, and I find myself wondering what I got myself into. But I passed a test that the professor said we would all fail, so it gives me hope that I might make it through alright. Just need to work a little harder than I did last semester.<br />
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Hope everyone had a great weekend!<br />
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LacyLacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05194634108424733168noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7590174219230059839.post-23639313881289308382012-02-21T00:15:00.000-06:002012-02-21T00:15:24.473-06:00New Look!I just updated my blogs looks, it's a lot better looking now than it was before. I opened my shop back up 3 days ago, and while I haven't had a sale yet, I am happy to be back in business. I am still in the process of listing items, but that just takes time.<br />
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I made a website for Peppy and Belle! Visit it <a href="http://xpeppyandbellex.webs.com/" target="_blank">here</a> and let me know what you think. As always, suggestions are welcome!<br />
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Well its getting late, and time t go to sleep. Have a good night everyone.<br />
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LacyLacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05194634108424733168noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7590174219230059839.post-57518870985115991152012-02-16T17:26:00.000-06:002012-02-16T17:26:04.017-06:00TomorrowWell, tomorrows the day I will be reopening my shop! I am excited, and realize I still have a lot to do!<br />
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Hopefully all is well with everyone! Since tomorrow is my birthday, and the reopening of Peppy and Belle, I will be having a coupon code until the end of February. Enter BIRTHDAYFEB for 15% off your order, expires Feb 29!Lacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05194634108424733168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7590174219230059839.post-63104942217770314542012-01-18T13:54:00.000-06:002012-01-18T13:54:42.182-06:00BusinessAs part of reopening Peppy and Belle's Jewelry, in college I am taking a business class. Although I started my Etsy site out of boredom/ as a hobby, I really learned from this that I want to really have my own business. Reading this Intro to Business book is interesting, because I thought I taught myself alot, but I am realizing that there is ALOT to learn.<br />
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Otherwise, reopening of Peppy and Belle is going as planned. 30 more days! I can't wait to open it back up, but don't want to open early, for I have ALOT on my plate already.<br />
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Hopefully I will update again before my grand reopening. If anyone has any tips, please feel free to share them with me!<br />
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Lacy Lacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05194634108424733168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7590174219230059839.post-91676333453733366882012-01-09T16:16:00.003-06:002012-01-09T16:18:16.335-06:00Went away for a whileSo, I went away for a while. Obviously. But I do plan on being back soon, really soon. My goal is to be back up and running by my Birthday (Feb 17) so keeping my fingers crossed! I've missed my shop so much in the time I've been away. Heres yo a new start to Peppy and Belles Jewelry!<br />
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Also, I will be looking for advertisement space. Willing to trade a free link for a free link. Also, I may be buying one or two spaces. Let me know if your selling. I sell hemp jewelry and supplies. <br />
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<a href="mailto:xpeppyandbellex@gmail.com">xpeppyandbellex@gmail.com</a> is the best way to reach me.<br />
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-LacyLacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05194634108424733168noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7590174219230059839.post-19591667989018224862011-09-21T19:29:00.000-05:002011-09-21T19:29:41.979-05:00Wednesdays spotlightTodays spotlight is: PetalnPearlBoutique<br />
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Hi, Thanks so much. Our shop is PetalnPearlboutique and the birth of my little one Belle inspired me! She will be one in October and she is my first girl after two boys and I wanted to have some beautiful pieces for photography shoots with her so I started shopping etsy and I thought "I can do this" It really got my creativity flowing again since I have been working as a labor and delivery nurse for the last few years. Plus massage therapy, lactation counceling and birth doula, I had put aside creating with my hands for several years. Now the floodgates have opened! My friend Jen and I inspire each other and our daughters are our beautiful models! Here are a few pieces we love!<br />
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www.etsy.com/listing/71836475/baby-flower-headband-baby-headband-angel<br />
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www.etsy.com/listing/77936268/baby-flower-headband-angels-kiss<br />
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www.etsy.com/listing/80658686/flower-headband-deep-purple-peacock<br />
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www.etsy.com/listing/72703291/bridal-flip-flops-sebastiane<br />
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www.etsy.com/listing/73073844/bridal-flip-flops-emmeline<br />
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I'm especially psyched about my newest inspired items Barefoot Blossom (TM) sandals. I truly believe they are unique and adorable and could really take off!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Here are some of my favorite but if you have a minute you should check out the shop</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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1) I was inspired to start Experience Designs in the summer of 2008. It was then that I discovered Etsy, and I knew that I wanted to be a part of it. I had always enjoyed making jewelry, and when I saw the amazing resin works that various shops had, I started research immediately. Pretty soon I had watched all the Youtube videos I could find regarding resin work and the next time I went out to Micheal's and bought my first molds and other resin supplies. From there it was a whirlwind of experimentation and imagination to get where I am today.<br />
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2) I want to go everywhere in the world! However, if I have to limit myself to one place I would have to sell somewhere in Europe. I've always been interested in traveling there, and there is so much to do and see regarding the art world.<br />
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3) I'm currently most proud of a resin necklace I made using white resin and little, pink candy spheres. Here is the link: www.etsy.com/listing/74057147/elegant-kawaii-pink-dots-candy-sprinkles<br />
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4) I am a student at the University of Georgia and I'm majoring in studio art with an emphasis in jewelry and metalworking. I have a feeling I'll never be done with resin, but pretty soon, my shop will be full of brand new designs made with metal! This is a really exciting time for Experience Designs. :)Lacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05194634108424733168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7590174219230059839.post-28228806267999577602011-09-12T17:39:00.000-05:002011-09-12T17:39:22.537-05:00Random MondaySo life has been tough, schools starting to kick my butt, and I feel bad for never updating my blog. But I will try to more often. I really need to make myself a schedule and keep to it.<br />
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Other than that, hope everyone is doing well :)Lacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05194634108424733168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7590174219230059839.post-50813115173894338342011-09-08T18:28:00.000-05:002011-09-08T18:28:38.873-05:00Treasury Thursday<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTA0ODUxNjF8NjkxMDEyODA0/indian-love"><img alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" border="0" src="http://i56.tinypic.com/9kxy0o.jpg" /></a></div>Lacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05194634108424733168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7590174219230059839.post-52884408989776316392011-09-07T18:37:00.000-05:002011-09-07T18:37:43.347-05:00Wednesdays SpotlightI know, I have fialed horribly at keeping this thing updated. But now I have two people to feature, one this week and one next week, hopefully this will keep me on track for a minute.<br />
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This weeks feature: Beanstergoods.<br />
My name is Tina.<br />
My business started about 5 years ago selling old college books. That turned into selling used books on Amazon. I now have shops on Amazon, Artfire, Ebay, and Etsy! I sell vintage goods, jewelry supplies, and handmade hemp jewelry.<br />
I got my shop name from my childhood nichname Beanster. My father used to sing the song "Tina Beana Bo Beana Bannana Fanna Fo Fina" So I was Tina Beana also known as The Beanster.<br />
I get inspiration from the past. I love vintage items. I love the 1960's and 70's fashion and music.<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/79765768/arrowheads-50-knapped-birdpoints-agate"><img alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" border="0" src="http://i56.tinypic.com/xogneq.jpg" /></a>Lacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05194634108424733168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7590174219230059839.post-89671361877058354192011-08-24T11:47:00.000-05:002011-08-24T11:47:14.292-05:00Want to be featured in my blog?Once again, no blog feature this week becasue I havent been contacted. But I will try to find someone.<br />
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I know, I slacked and didnt post the thursday treasury I made, didnt post a Friday, Monday or Tuesday post. Well, my first day of classes was yesterday and its going to be awesome. I'm good at English so my goal was an A, but my professor looks about my age (23, he can't be older than 30) and he looks like he has an awesome personality, so I'm thinking this is going to be an easy A. Then my Speach professor is really nice and I lucked out BIG time. I hate giving speaches and everyone I know says that Speach class is horrible but my longest speach I have to give is 4 to 7 minutes, and we have little excersizes in between. We only give 3 speaches. I got a really easy class compared to most people, and theres only 20 people in my class. So my NEW goal is an A (my old goal was a C, becasue I'm so terrified of public speaking) Her goal is more getting over the fear than to just give speaches, which is a better for me.<br />
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Hope everyone is having a good week.<br />
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Lacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05194634108424733168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7590174219230059839.post-50367983787304662042011-08-17T09:38:00.000-05:002011-08-17T09:38:08.474-05:00Wendsdays blog feature: contempojewelsTodays blog feature is ContempoJewels! Go check out her beautiful shop, and if you'd like to be next weeks blog feature, send me a message!<br />
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What inspired you to start your shop? <br />
Well, I had been making jewelry for a while before I found etsy. I thought etsy was an interesting new outlet to try out.<br />
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How long have you been creating/selling?<br />
I started making jewelry in 1999 and started selling a few months after that - you have to be able to pay for your habit.<br />
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What piece(s) are you most proud of? <br />
I think I am proud of all of my work - on a daily basis I try to grow and perfect my designs.<br />
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If you could go anywhere for a week to sell your items, where would it be and why? <br />
I would love to put my stuff in front of Sundance - they have some really amazing artists.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/77373200/turquoise-and-sterling-stud-earrings"><img alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" border="0" src="http://i52.tinypic.com/j6izy8.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/78944130/wire-wrapped-copper-turquoise-and-agate"><img alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" border="0" src="http://i51.tinypic.com/28hjr6p.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66143089/lavendar-chrysanthemum-hair-pins"><img alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" border="0" src="http://i56.tinypic.com/2j2yryo.jpg" /></a></div>Lacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05194634108424733168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7590174219230059839.post-54147235964973604562011-08-16T13:29:00.000-05:002011-08-16T13:29:37.283-05:00Tuesday favoritesSo, I didnt update yesterday, but I wasnt even home yesterday. Blake had a neurologist appointment, which the nuerologist is pretty sure he is autistic. Then he has some blood drawn and needed to take a urine sample. After being at the hospital for 4 1/2 hours, we came home, got ready and then went to Blakes open house for school! My baby starts devlopmental preschool on Thursday, I cant believe hes going to school! My days are going to be a little lonley without him all day, but it will be okay. I cant wait for him to start talking! <br />
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I was included in this woderful treasury today, so this is what I pick for my tuesday favorites! ENJOY!<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTI5NDI3MzF8NTg0ODI3ODc1/hobo-frenzy">http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTI5NDI3MzF8NTg0ODI3ODc1/hobo-frenzy</a>Lacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05194634108424733168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7590174219230059839.post-25999815241985037022011-08-10T11:29:00.000-05:002011-08-10T11:29:00.228-05:00No feature this weekNoibody wanted to be featured this week, so I will spend the rest of the week/weekend looking for a feature, and resume my blog on monday.<br />
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But this week has been a little stressful with school, getting ready for it, and getting blake ready. This is the last week for his therapists, so its going to be sad!<br />
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Hope everyone has a great week!Lacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05194634108424733168noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7590174219230059839.post-33989846694397511682011-08-03T09:39:00.000-05:002011-08-03T09:39:13.418-05:00Todays shop spotlight: WendyBethCreationsTell us a little about yourself and your shop: <br />
I grew up on Drummond Island located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan (U.P.). In school I was excelled at art, math, and computers. My senior year in high school I took an accounting course and won and award for my excellence in that class. That is when I decided to peruse a career in accounting Lake Superior State University (LSSU). Originally, I had planned to go to Sienna Heights College so I could also pursue fine and performing arts while I was doing the practical thing and getting my degree in accounting. Sadly, plans changed due to poor judgment. My boyfriend at the time was very upset about me being gone and said he could not handle me being that far away. After one week at Sienna, I came home to the U.P. to attend to LSSU giving up my dream of dual degrees. I still wish I could take that decision back sometimes.<br />
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What inspired you to start your shop?:<br />
In October of 2008, I lost my corporate accounting job. If that was not enough I was also going through a bad break up from a very abusive poisonous relationship. I was very depressed and in need of something productive and satisfying to do. My friend suggested I start an Etsy shop. I had tons of jewelry making and sewing supplies so I started making some items to sell. I mostly made jewelry and other crafty items for friends and family when I couldn't afford presents for birthdays and holidays. My mom has always been a big fan of my jewelry and is a proud supporter of my work. I grew up with her doing custom painted signs, glasses, furniture, and watercolor for extra money. Since she is partly my inspiration for starting my shop, I also created an Etsy shop for her. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ArtofTheUP">www.etsy.com/shop/ArtofTheUP</a><br />
I transitioned to floral hair pieces in the spring of 2009. I had been taking belly dance classes for exercise. I had created a costume including a floral hair comb for my first performance May 2009. I had lots of experience working with silk flowers from helping my mom with wedding flowers.<br />
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How long have you been creating/selling?:<br />
I have been creating since I was little. I think my first watercolor painting that I painted when I was four still hangs in my grand parents old house. With my mom being an artist and stay at home mom, I grew up with art in my life. While I was looking for a job after college in 2001, I had made a few pieces of jewelry to try to sell it on eBay but that did not go well and I gave up quickly. Until I started my Etsy shop, I never tried seriously to sell anything I created. In addition to my Etsy shop, I have sold at some belly dance events and art shows. The first belly dance event I vended at I may not have sold much but I did meet one of my best customers, Tina Kingsbury. She now owns three of my fascinators, which are featured on her website <a href="http://www.tinarenamodel.com/credits.html">www.tinarenamodel.com/credits.html</a> under 'Elegant Art & Fantasty' & 'Beauty Shots'<br />
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What piece(s) are you most proud of?: <br />
I am always most proud of a piece when I am teaching myself a new medium or technique and my first piece turns out very well.<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/77618153/bohemian-floral-wood-burned-bracelet">www.etsy.com/listing/77618153/bohemian-floral-wood-burned-bracelet</a> This is my first attempt to wooden burn on a bracelet. I think it turned out very well. I have wood burned one small pine boxes before but the rounded surface was a challenge<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/64637599/blushing-butterfly-leather-barrette">www.etsy.com/listing/64637599/blushing-butterfly-leather-barrette</a> This is my second leather tooling piece. I had found three butterfly leather barrette blanks on clearance at a craft store. I love butterflies so I bought them without any knowledge of tools to work with them. I mentioned to my mom that I had bought them and had no clue what to do with them. I asked her if she had and could tell me what to do. She actually had a set of tools and some old dyes from when she went to Wayne State for art. So she gave them to me. The first one I did already sold. This one is my favorite of the three. I have considered keeping it for myself. However, if I kept every piece I absolutely loved, I wouldn't have much to sell in my shop.<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/WendyBethCreations?section_id=7796227">www.etsy.com/shop/WendyBethCreations?section_id=7796227</a> I am also very proud of my water bottle carriers because I made the pattern myself. My grandmother knitted and crochet. When she passed, I inherited all of her yarn, knitting needles, and crochet hooks.<br />
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I also I have some fascinators created with polymer clay skulls that I hand sculpted but those will not be posted until late August through October.<br />
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If you could go anywhere for a week to sell your items, where would it be and why?: <br />
I would love to vend at a belly dance convention that Zoe Jakes is teaching workshops at. Zoe Jakes is my favorite belly dance performer. I would love to take a work shop from her. Also I dream of someday having one of my fascinators worn by her.<br />
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Anything else you'd like to include:<br />
Just a few days ago I watched a movie about the life of J.K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter series. I saw a lot of similarities between her struggles and my own. I found it very inspirational. I have been feeling very discourage lately in everything including my creative pursuits. Learning about her life and success at the lowest point in her life has given me new hope for my own.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Heres a few of her items, click on them and go visit her shop!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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How was everyone elses weekend?Lacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05194634108424733168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7590174219230059839.post-15686647670593432862011-07-28T14:08:00.001-05:002011-07-28T14:08:10.345-05:00Treasury Thursday<div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTA0ODUxNjF8NTA0OTExMTQ1/vintage-chic"><img alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" border="0" src="http://i54.tinypic.com/2reqko8.jpg" /></a><br />
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Here is what she had to say:<br />
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My name is Ivy, and I create bohemian jewelry with genuine gemstones and antiqued brass, sterling silver, and gold vermeil. Many of my creations are based on French medieval legends and Celtic folklore, because I am a French teacher as well as a jewelry designer and "couturière".<br />
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In addition to designing jewelry, I also create "Renaissance Denim Couture", the name I chose for my line of fashion because I give vintage denim new life with French "bohémienne" flair.<br />
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For my couture creations, I like to upcycle vintage denim by adding lace, silk, and velvet to give it a modern bohemian look that is ultra femme and chic, but edgy and daring, too. That is exactly what the French word "bohémienne" means, and it is why I named my shop, "Bohémienne Ivy".<br />
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I decided to open my shop last year when I finally started creating jewelry, after having wanted to do just that for at least five years. This year, I decided to develop my creativity even more by putting my sewing skills and designer ideas into creating "Renaissance Denim Couture".<br />
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I also love to make jewelry to match my jean skirts, so that my customers can get a total "bohémienne" look , all in my shop!<br />
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I am most proud of my "Belle Époque" jean skirt, because its design blends a uniquely beautiful mermaid jean skirt with ultra femme ruffles. The result is an exquisite, one of a kind jean skirt that is "très chic", and "très bohémienne"!<br />
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If I could go anywhere for a week to sell my items, it would be to the south of France to the city of Avignon, because every July that city comes alive with the Festival de Théâtre. Thousands of actors, dancers, and artists flock to Avignon for the Festival, each July, and I would LOVE to sell my "bohémienne" creations to such artistic souls who would really love the "chic", original style of my couture.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Check out some of her items!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Click the picture to go to her shop and see the item/description</div><br />
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