Busy times....

Hey peeps!! Happy Friday!

Busy week?  Yes it has been!  So much so that it has all caught up with me and I feel a bit under the weather today.  But alas, I still posted some new rings and a new necklace!  Some Kind of Pretty was also featured in another blog giveaway today!
http://artbykellymichelle.blogspot.com/2013/06/shop-spotlight-review-and-giveaway-some.html

She also featured some other listings, but the giveaway is for the Purple Dahlia Studs

Go to her blog and read the details to win these!!

I still have more rings and necklaces to add to the store, so keep an eye out for more listings to come!  Maybe tomorrow I feel more up to writing something worth reading, but I was so excited about the blog feature and thought I would share!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/155329237/mint-and-hot-pink-lily-ring?ref=shop_home_active

$6

Good Night!

There is always a way to find me...

Good Evening peeps!

So after doing some work with the store, I realized that there are quite a few ways to get your hands on a Some Kind of Pretty original.  So I would like the highlight just a few ways.  Of course, there is the traditional way and that is through my Etsy store!  But if you do not want to use Etsy (because like Pinterest, you can easily spend all day on there!) I have a store through Facebook!!!  Yes indeed I do.  This store actually offers a coupon code for purchasing through Facebook.  This store front can be found on my facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Some-Kind-of-Pretty/  There is a tab that says My Etsy Shop.  Just click there and you are in business!!!

Some of you may know about might be lucky enough to run into my items in a store called The Fashion Flip in Yukon, OK.  My sister and I decided to get a booth at this cute little boutique a few months ago and have loved it ever since!!  I love that people can go in there everyday and see my items!  So if you are in the area, you should swing by, check it out, and let me know what you think!!

Another facet that I love to use to sell jewelry is craft shows.  I have become a craft show junkie!!!  Thank God that my husband is actually very enthusiastic to go with me.  He is quite the salesperson and sometimes can sell more than me!!  This Fall I will be all over middle GA attending about 1-2 craft shows a month.  I will be using all of July to prep for this marathon of shows.  If you are local, I hope to see you out there!

Finally, just message me!  If you are thinking of something in particular that you would like, just let me know. I love doing custom orders, especially for weddings!!

Now that you know all the ways to get a piece of something pretty...or Some Kind of Pretty...(hehehe...I couldn't help myself).  I would like to show just a couple of my new rings!!  The resin rings will be starting at $5

https://www.etsy.com/listing/155049729/pinky-rose-ring?ref=shop_home_active

https://www.etsy.com/listing/155049219/emerald-green-rose-ring?ref=v1_other_2

Blue, Blogs, and Curtains?

Yep!  That pretty much sums up my weekend!  Blue, Blogs and Curtains!  Odd combo I know.  Sorry I have posted in a couple of days, it has just been crazy at the SKoP headquarters.  I wish I could say it all has been for the store, but alas, its not.  The hubby and I have been getting our house together and another family members house.  I spent all Sunday (I use 'all' loosely because I did take frequent breaks and not even start till noon) sewing a valance for their new house.  I don't pride myself on a being a great seamstress, but I can sew a straight-ish line.  Anyway, I spent the day with just me and my sewing machine..and iron..and ironing board..and rotary cutter..and rotary mat....well you get the point.  I promise to post pics soon!!  It actually came out really cute!

So that's one part of my weekend!  Another is that I decided to reach out to a few blogs for a feature/giveaway!  Right now I am being featured in a blog by a talented young woman.  Check out her blog and find out about the giveaway at: http://definitelyscreaming.blogspot.com/2013/06/some-kind-of-pretty-giveaway.html

I have a few more partnerships in the works, so I will let you know!

Tonight I was supposed to take pictures of all my new work this week, but the couch looked so comfy and I couldn't resist!  So I will take pictures tomorrow!  But I did post a few new listings over the weekend...hence the blue part!  I noticed myself being attract to and working with a lot of blue lately.  Which  can be seen if you look at some of the new listings.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/154769401/blue-jasper-and-metal-flower-necklace?ref=shop_home_active
$13
Blue Jasper with a blue enamel rose
I love this!  The blue jasper has such beautiful hues!  There are also matching earrings!!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/154499177/blue-bird-earrings?ref=shop_home_active

$7

I love these blue bird earrings!  Blue enameled birds with white Czech fire polished glass.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/154386633/simple-navy-statement-necklace?ref=shop_home_active

$15

LOVE navy right now.  Just last week I bought a navy dress, shirt and shoes!!  It  might become a obsession!  Which might be why I love this necklace so much.  Its made of navy ceramic beads.  The necklace beautiful and bold in navy!

So I guess I should work on expanding my color palette this week...I hope you all have a great evening!!  I promise to work on getting these post up earlier in the day!

Catheryn

One Month Already!!!

My hubby and I have survived one month of marriage!!  We both are still living and, even better, still happy. So after this small achievement, it got me thinking about wedding gifts!!  You think after writing all the thank you cards for two showers and a wedding that I would be through with gifts...but I'm not.  I love giving gifts! I think I spent more time planning the gifts for the people involved with my wedding than I should have.  But I  look forward to gift giving!  Weddings are all about life and love.  So I would like to show some of what I think would be a great way to show that off.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/121354529/pretty-pink-love?ref=shop_home_active

$8

I love these because what embodies love more than a heart!!  These are so cute and perfect for that pop of color with a more neutral bridesmaid dress.  Or you can do like I did and I used this same color that also happened to match the bridesmaid's dresses!  They were perfect in pink!!  Of course, I do not have their jewelry up for sale, but these are very similar.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/122798858/purple-chinese-marble-necklace?ref=shop_home_active

$18

To some this maybe an odd wedding choice.  But say you have that person who helped you with set and clean up, or with another major part of your wedding day, this piece is very unique and stand out.  This necklace will add confidence to her outfit.  Just because she might have done a lot of the behind the scenes work, doesn't mean she should be a wallflower!

Hostess with the Mostest!

Hey Peeps!!

This week the hubby and I have hosted several get-togethers!  We can be quiet the social butterflies...when we want to be.  This got me thinking about what would be great looks for that socialite hostess.  This week, unfortunately, I was a bit thrown together.  However, I still managed to accessorize!

So I would like to point out some cute looks for the Summer Hostess.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/109663518/copper-birds-nest-necklace?ref=shop_home_active
$12
This necklace is great for the casual, outdoors event.  This necklace can be made in silver, copper, and gold.  Also, the color of eggs can be changed up too!  This piece can be a great conversation starter.  Each egg can represent a kid, or even a pet!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/154078960/coral-bamboo-necklace?ref=shop_home_active
$13
So your event is a little more artistic?  Then try this bold bamboo necklace.  This necklace definitely makes a statement and is one of a kind.  It is also a very powerful and confident red!  I would love to see this worn when hosting a gallery opening or just a cool party at a loft.
On the flip side, this can also go very beachy.  Because the bamboo can mimic driftwood.  Have this necklace accent a simple swim suit and you are set for any beach cook out.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/99529406/white-river-shell-and-magenta-shell?ref=shop_home_active

$15

Not hosting anything big or crazy?  Just a quiet night at your house and a yummy dinner?  Then don't go over board, but don't be boring.  I love this necklace paired with a simple blouse or a cute cardi-cami combo.  I love this for the simple colors but interesting shapes.  This necklace is made from river shell.  The beads are so smooth and have a great vibrant color.  This necklace also has matching earrings!!

I hope you enjoyed my hostess selections!!  Are you hosting an upcoming event, if so, let me know how it goes!

Later!

Catheryn

Green with Envy

The other day, my husband and I were at Lowe's.  Its like the newlywed Mecca.  While pondering over a paint color for some picture frames that I picked up at a yard sale, I saw a display for Emerald, Pantone's color of the year.  This reminded me that Emerald is a very hot color this year!!  Jewelry is a great way to show off in green without spending a lot of green!  So I decided to show some of my green pieces.

These little bows are perfect touch of green. $6

https://www.etsy.com/listing/153756686/sea-foam-green-bow-earrings?ref=shop_home_active

These jasper and tiger's eye are an earthy take on a very luxe color. $5

https://www.etsy.com/listing/109665951/green-jasper-earrings?ref=shop_home_active&ga_search_query=green

I hope you enjoy this rich color.  It can be worn in several ways.  I know I am loving this color of the year!

P.S.--We went with Navy for the picture frames.

Where the Magic Happens

Good Evening peeps!

So today I thought I would show you where all the magic happens!  Yes...my desk!  My workspace has changed a lot over the years.  I think I know have it the way I like.  My desk is actually a kitchen table from my husband's grandparents.  They used it when they first got married.  So now I  use, but make sure to not damage it.  The rest of the items on my desk are a hodge-podge of old glass pieces and jewelry supplies.  I find myself more inspired with the more color I surround myself.  I am not saying that I am going to turn my quaint little corner into a rainbow, but I do like to add color to stimulate the creative process.  My work space is kinda like a mini vacation.  I know once I sit down at my desk, that I can spread everything and let the ideas flow.  They usually come pretty quick.  So I find myself about an hour later with at least a couple sets of jewelry made and about two laid out to finish making.  I have lots of necklaces on the docket to make, but unfortunately things like cooking, laundry, and life are preventing me from finishing all of them!  I guess I will just finish them slowly.  lol.

The pink book is my Inspiration Book.  I keep all my ideas, pictures from magazines, tutorials and blog ideas!

I did post a new earring/necklace set today...

https://www.etsy.com/listing/153771730/turquoise-qua-trefoil-necklace

Hope you had a good day!!

Catheryn