My first (formal) sale...

Just to let you know that while I feel my way back into the work I'm exploring, I've decided to have my first sale on Etsy.  For real, official, for true, everything 20% off, until next Tuesday...and for anyone out there who reads my blog regularly, I'm going to steal the idea of the wonderful jibbyandjuna and offer you wonderful people a special coupon to use (should you be so inclined...) that will give you 25% off.  Just use 'SecretValentine2011' at checkout to get your discount.

At the moment, I'm still working on hollow bracelets and beads, and I'm looking for someone to test drive one of my split ring bracelets before I start to sell them.  You know, wear it, comment on it, possibly break it...that sort of thing.  I'd like to have some kind of idea of durability because it's possible that I'm too careful with them.  This is a sans cost opportunity (I would ship it to you), so just drop a comment if you'd be interested.  If there are more than a couple of comments, I'll draw for it.

  Some simple striped and etched beads.

Also this month, I've jumped into the 'Bead Soup Blog Party'. (Click the button at the bottom right for more information, should be a blast!)  This makes me confront my greatest insecurity .....putting stuff togther!  It is a great exercise, so be sure to check out everyone's results in February.