Some Kind of Pretty: August 2013

Friday, August 23, 2013

Long week...Lots of Rain

So, if you live in Georgia, you may have noticed that every evening it has been raining...a lot... The excessive rain has actually dampened many of my plans. I don't have a gym membership anymore, so I like to go on a walk as a warm up. I can't really walk in the rain. Of course, there are other options for exercise, but I'm lazy and I like my walks. :-)

But, all this rain has given me the opportunity to stay inside and work on my jewelry and prepping for a busy Fall season of craft shows! I'm so excited!! I am even getting some Christmas jewelry made! (Don't hate me for getting on the Christmas train already.)

In preparation for an upcoming show, I am making a new display for my long necklaces. I decided that I don't show you all enough of my process, that I will do a DIY for a long necklace display. :-) If this rain ever lets up, I will begin my project. But till then, I will keep everything a surprise.

I just hope that your week has been a good one!! I know I'm glad that it's Friday! What do you have planned for the weekend?

Catheryn

P.S....

I love these!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/160456077/black-and-white-covered-button-earrings?ref=shop_home_active
$5

Sunday, August 18, 2013

Favorite Pouches

Good Evening!!

I hope you had a great weekend! I know mine was pretty good. I am trying to recover from a stressful week at work. I had to take Friday off to help calm down. But, now I am feeling better and (I think I am) ready for this upcoming week.

Today I wanted to feature my lipstick pouches. These pouches are special to me. My mom started making these a while ago on one of her fancy sewing machines, and I loved them!! So anytime I see my mom now, I always make sure to make some pouches to sell. I have yet to actually add them to the store. I usually have them as a craft show exclusive, but this week I decided to post the pouches I have left.

These pouches are perfect to hold any little odd-n-end in your purse. I use mine to hold my stash of lip glosses and chap sticks. This way, I don't lose all of them in the bottom of my purse!! I also don't end up buying 10 tubes of car-max. My mom likes to use hers to hold all of her usb drives. She uses a bunch for her embroidery projects. You can also use them to hold just about anything else!!! These would be great for stocking stuffers too!

I currently have 5 listed, but I am working on adding more!

What do you think?

https://www.etsy.com/listing/159871557/aztec-lipstick-pouch?ref=shop_home_active

https://www.etsy.com/listing/159873025/light-pink-and-grey-lipstick-pouch?ref=listing-shop-header-0

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Shows and staying positive...

So...

Last weekend I was at the Battle of Byron. This was supposed to be a huge show for Byron. It is originally held in May, but since Georgia has been under a storm cloud for the last three months, it had to be rescheduled. The show was moved to August. I was looking forward to this show all Summer. I was pumped!! The hubby and I brought everything! I don't think we forgot anything! We also beat our record set-up time. .......Then...there was nobody....

I exaggerate when I say nobody. But the attendance was so low! I couldn't believe it!! So, all Saturday I was crushed. Thankfully I bounced back! Now I am back to making jewelry! I also keep in mind a custom wedding order that I am doing for an old high school friend! I love doing wedding orders!!

I just have to remember that one show won't break me and I have actually had worse shows. This show I also featured some new additions. A couple I have not added to the store yet.

I have redesigned my Threaded Leather Bracelets (Floss Bracelets) and have made them into bangles!! I will be phasing out my Floss Bracelets and will be now featuring my Threaded Bangles!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/159573904/custom-threaded-bangles?ref=shop_home_active

These bracelets can be made in any color. I seriously have TONS of colors. I have also added little beads to each bangle! I use metal beads, Czech fire polished glass, shell, and/or semi-precious stone.Of course if you do not want the beads, they can be made with out them. I love these for their bright colors and they look great stacked together! Just put in the buyers notes what color you would like for me to use.

Hope you have a wonderful rest of the week!!

Catheryn

Thursday, August 8, 2013

I love Thursdays

So Thursdays have become my most favorite day! It's almost the weekend, it's relaxed around the house (weekend craziness hasn't hit yet), I usually end up working on jewelry.....and.....Project Runway comes on!!!!!!

I have been a loyal fan since season 1. You might call it an obsession. But I love this show! I even loved the short lived spin off, Project Accessory.

Tonight's episode focusing on making clothes out of bow ties...this should be interesting. If you haven't watched the show yet...you should!! I know I will be watching it while drinking some Chai tea from my zebra mug. :-) Since today is basically about my favorites...here are some of my favorites in the store!!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/157305304/grey-and-orange-tassel-necklace?ref=shop_home_active
$13
I love this necklace! It's long and perfect for layering! The orange Czech glass beads add the perfect amount of pop!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/114000382/zebra-rhinestone-studs?ref=shop_home_active
$4
ZEBRA!!!! I love zebra!!! My husband stopped me from decorating our whole is zebra..(I will sneak zebra some how...lol) But these are great for a little pop of color and pattern. The colors are bright and sparkly!

All you local peeps come out and see Some Kind of Pretty at the Battle of Byron this Saturday! It will be a big show and I can't wait to see everyone!

Catheryn

Thursday, August 1, 2013

Crazy Life Update!

Wow!!

I have been gone for a good minute. But life got crazy. Still crazy, but sometimes you just need to step back.

My husband and I set up the booth at the I Love Junk Trunk show last weekend. It wasn't as busy as I had hoped, but we had fun. He was thrilled because he scored an awesome deal on a great edger...men...

I also sold my car last weekend! It was very bitter-sweet. It was my grandparents car that they sold/gave me. I had a lot of memories tied to that car, but I knew that I needed a new car. So I said farewell to the S.S. Abe.

So, that is a brief life update! Tonight I being super girly...working on jewelry stuff, drinking chai tea from my zebra print mug, and watching Project Runway. :-) Thursday nights are always awesome!! I hope all this good energy will help me figure out the new newsletter set up. I am still trying to figure it out. I gave up last month, but I am determined to get it right!

Meanwhile, did you notice some of the new necklaces?