New glass in the shop and updates

I just listed some new glass in the shop probably the most glass I have had in the shop in a long time. I will be continuing to add new enamel choices in the shop, I just put in an order for some new brass and copper stampings, I do not want to list a choice unless I have it available to make.

I am liking this new made to order enamel, it really helps with my inventory for my shows. The goal will be to offer all of my enamel choices in every color I can make in my ETSY shop, which will mean more choices for you available anytime. Of course there will be certain enameled pieces that will be too unique to make to order and they will be listed individually.

Down the road there will be some glass beads that I can repeat and also offer on a made to order basis, but since most of my beads are one of a kind they will mostly be listed individually.

I hope this is working for you, my customers, please keep me posted I am alway open to any and all feedback.

My coupon code for 15% off any purchase in my shop is still active.

The coupon is TUCSON15

The coupon will expire this Sunday, March 2nd at midnight.

But that will give you a chance to take advantage of the sale with new glass choices in the shop.

Show Updates

I have been tardy in updating my show schedule on the blog so let me tell you what is happening the next two weekends.

This weekend I am exhibiting at Berks Bead Bazaar  click the link for the details the show will be on Saturday and Sunday in Reading, PA. This is a first time for me at Berks and I am really looking forward to it I really enjoy the smaller venues and based on the caliber of exhibitors I am sure this show has quite a following.

I am going to get to see some friends that are exhibiting that I usually only see once a year at Bead Fest, so it will be a fun weekend.

The weekend of March 8th and 9th I will be in Clarksville, MD with the Innovative Bead Expo, again click the link for more details. Even though most of the shows I do are with the Innovative Bead Expo this will be another new location for me. 

I'm really racking up the locations, I now have shows in 8 different states that I exhibit in. If someone had told me that I would be doing this and enjoying myself a few years ago I would not have believed them. 

So that is where I will be the next two weekends, please come visit if you are in the area and don't forget to click the coupon tab above and print out the 10% off coupon. I just need to look at it, you can keep it for next time.

Enjoy the new offerings in the shop and thanks for visiting.

Shop open ahead of schedule

Big changes in the shop which I hope you will be happy with and I welcome any feedback.

In preparing for the Tucson Show I got a lot better at my record keeping with specific formulas and techniques for applying enamel to certain pieces to achieve consistent results. Even though every piece is enameled by myself I feel confident that I can show a photo that represents what you will receive. I did a poll a while ago about this and you, my customers, overwhelmingly expected slight variations with a handmade product. In fact that is what you like about handmade.

I have created a made to order section in my shop where you can order as many pieces as you want and I can make exactly what you want. 

This benefits me because I won't be making a bunch of stuff hoping that is what you want.

This benefits you because you will now have more color choices available of every piece that I carry. If requested I would be more than happy to send you a photo of your order.

This section will grow over time to include some glass as well, anything that I feel comfortable making on a made to order basis.

I'm still in Tucson feeling surprisingly alert, but don't ask me what day it is. I won't be home until next Wednesday so if you order something I will not be able to start your order till then. I am planning on a week turnaround time with my made to order items, sometimes it will be shorter sometimes it will be longer it just depends on my schedule. I will notify you immediately after you place your order with a time frame.

I am activating a coupon code for for the shop for 15% off your order I will keep it active for a while since I will be adding more items to the shop when I get home.

The coupon code is TUCSON15

Not missing the snow but eager to get home.

Booth #G179

Hope that is a lucky number for me because that is where you can find me at the To Bead True Blue Show in Tucson, starting February 2nd.

Click here for more show details.

I just shipped most of my inventory and display essentials, it is a pricey endeavor. The poor Fed Ex guy must have thought I was a loon, I made him tape that suitcase and box about a million times. I don't know what was more stressful sending Natalie to college or shipping my inventory to Tucson.

I am spending the time I have left before I leave next Friday morning in the studio making more inventory, I'll be done when its time to drive to the airport. 

I will keep you all posted.

Polar Vortex sale is extended

Due to the many messages I have received this morning about the short nature of this sale, sorry I usually do give my customers more time to take advantage of a discount.

The shop is still open and the Polar Vortex sale is extended until this Sunday the 12th.

Coupon code is still POLARVORTEX15

For 15% off everything in the shop

Even though the Polar Vortex is on its way out of out of town, it's supposed to be 50 on Saturday. We are used to swings in temperatures around here but a 50 degree swing is a bit rare.

Thank you for your enthusiasm.