Jewelry Shop is Up and RUNNING... again

I have decided to start up my jewelry shop again.  I have tons of great jewelry ready to go from pre-baby days, so why not??

You can get these babies here.  

The other night I realized if baby boy goes to bed before 8 pm, I can still get in a few hours of crafting before I have to head to bed.  

These are live as well on my good old barefootbeadshawaii etsy page.

Grab this tissue holder here.

I have a TON of stuff to list in the next few months, just in time for Christmas.  I will also be updating my sewing shop with little goodies for the holidays.  Think zippered pouches, tissue holders (like this one), and box pouches.  FUN!

New Items

New Tissue Cases in my shop! These are so cute.  I use them on my nightstand because I don't like how the big boxes of tissues look.  Oh, and they take up nearly ZERO space.  LOVE!

I have some new jewelry up too. I love these dangly earrings.  I have an identical pair, but mine hang from a hoop.  So cute and classy.

Sale is still on until October 30th, so go check it out.  The holidays are only a month and a half away, and if you are shipping gifts, you only have about a month!  WHoa!

Sweet Sunny Day Shops

I have been busy crafting and creating and I wanted to share a few things!  I have also been trying to start filling up my shops, slowly it is all coming along.  I try to list at least one thing a day.

I made this nook case out of soft flannel and layered it with some batting to protect the reader.  I take my kindle with me everywhere, so I thought this would be pretty awesome.  It even has pockets for cash/IDs.  Sweet!

I added a few items to my accessories shop...  More knits to come.  I have knitting fever with winter on the way!

I also added another cute set of coasters to my home shop today!  Pale yellow quilted anime coasters.  These would look banging in a dorm...  Or at your computer desk!

To top the day off, I added a few pairs of earrings to the jewelry shop.  Bracelets and more to come tomorrow.  

Remember the SECRET SHOP SALE going on NOW!  25% off at any of my shops from now until Oct. 30th.  Just enter SHHHH at checkout...  I will combine shipping costs too, just convo me after purchase and I will refund the difference!

Secret Shop Sale!

I now have 3 etsy shops and I am slowly getting them up and running.  I wanted to have a shop sale for all of my blog readers and their friends, so visit any of my shops and enter SHHHH at checkout and get 25% off!  Easy enough, huh?  Start your Christmas shopping early this year, the sale is on from now until October 25th.  So tell your friends and start shopping!

You can shop for jewelry at my jewelry shop.

Fun Accessories at my accessory shop.

Or get cute stuff for your home at my home shop.

More stuff is going up everyday, so keep checking back, and remember: Christmas is right around the corner!  Stocking Stuffers, gifts for mom, gifts for friends, and gifts for YOU!

Sweet Sunny Day Etsy Shops

Good evening everyone!  I have been sewing up a storm and I started 3 new etsy shops today.  

The first one is for my jewelry: www.sweetsunnydayjewelry.etsy.com  

I haven't listed much yet, but by the end of the week it will be full of new items!  Check out these earrings here.

The second one is for home items: www.sweetsunnydayhome.etsy.com

My first item is this little birdie.  You can use it as a pin cushion, a decoration, a toy, etc.  I love birds so I am making a ton more of these.  If there is a color combo you would like to see, send me a little note!

I also opened a shop for accessories:  www.sweetsunnydaylane.etsy.com

I am always looking for ways to carry tissues in a less sloppy way.  This is a total fix.

I fell in love with this lemon fabric and have been making tons of stuff with it.  Placemats, coasters, tissue holders, etc.  This won't be the last you see of it!  Click here to see this in my shop.

Handmade Bridesmaid Gifts

Don't know what to give your bridesmaids but want something personal, useful, and unique?  Look no further! I made these super cute pouches out of bright material from Kaimuki Dry Goods and then filled them with an "emergency wedding day kit."  They were well received and I enjoyed making them.  :)

Stuffed to the max!

I embellished each one with pockets, ribbon, and rick rack so they would all be a little different.

Sunscreen, breath mints, deodorant, hairbands, wet wipes, and lip gloss were among other things.

The inside of each bag was a pink satiny material that I loved!  I am going to start making these for sale in the next few months, so keep your eyes out on my new shop kateandruby!  They would make great gifts for  any occasion, but I really like that they are all alike, but different for bridal party gifts.

New Items Coming Soon to My Etsy Shop

I have been busy making new jewelry for my shop and some of my favorite pieces are the ones with shells from Molokai!  They are turning out awesome.  

My SHOP

I have also been using some of my amazing finds from the last bead show I went to.  Pink Quartz, Amethyst, and other super pretty briolettes.  Keep checking back to see more items this month.  www.barefootbeadshawaii.etsy.com

Giveaway WINNER!

Sorry it took me so long to finalize my giveaway!  I went on random.org this morning though and we have a winner!  Linda Kizzier is the lucky winner of the amethyst earrings! Congratulations Linda!  I will be shipping your prize out soon.  Thank you to everyone who entered and keep your eyes open for the next giveaway...  You never know when one may happen!  Happy Holidays everyone.
 (Special coupon in my etsy shop:::::  enter HOLIDAY at checkout to get 10% off your entire order until January 31st.)

Linda's Prize: Amethyst and Tanzanite earrings from my etsy shop

Hickam Craft Fair tomorrow!

Tomorrow I am going to the Hickam Craft Fair to sell my jewelry and goodies!  It is going to be really cool!  If you are in Hawaii and want to get a kick start on your holiday shopping this would be a great place to start!  Open from 9 to 3 to the public.  I think I am going to be near the pony rides...  OOO!

Bring the kids and spend the day in the bounce house riding horses!  Why not?  While they bounce you can shop and have lunch.  For more information and directions go here: http://hickamservices.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=510:fall-craft-fair-family-fun-day&Itemid=161

Giveaway! My 200th Post Celebration!

I can't believe my little blog has reached 200 posts!  I saw that this morning when I went to post and I thought, I need to celebrate!  So in the spirit of blogging and early Christmas presents (which I love), I am doing a giveaway!  On to the prizes!

Did I mention I love choices??

I did say I love choices!

How do I win? (I thought you'd never ask!)

There are a few ways to enter, do one or do them all! Post your entries as comments on my blog under this post.  Easy breezy!

1. Check out my etsy site and tell me what you love 

2. Twitter this giveaway (leave me a link)

3. Blog this giveaway on your blog (leave me a link)

4. Post this giveaway on your facebook page (leave me a link)

5. Purchase an item from my etsy shop.

6. Follow my blog

(You can enter 6 times, and with any purchase you get 2 entries.)

Make sure you tell me what you would like to win!  

You do have a few big decisions to make as you have 3 choices!

When: Starting now!  So enter already!  The giveaway ends November 28th at 12 midnight Hawaii Time.

The winner will be randomly selected using random.org (no cheating, I swear)

Make sure you leave your e-mail so I can contact you if you win, and check back to see the results on November 21st.  Good Luck and Happy Early Christmas!

Fun New Earrings for my Shop

Today was my Sunday and I totally enjoyed it.  I went surfing at Bowls, got my flu shot, and made some beautiful new earrings for my shop.  I am trying to let my creativity go wild with some of my latest additions to my collection.  I went to the Soft Flex Bead Show and found some amazing beads!

Cool coin pearls that I found at Bead-It's booth.

Stunning amethyst and tanzanite.  Wow, look at the sparkle!

Vintage buttons, from my own collection.  They just happened to become super cool studs!

My favorite birdies and a score from last years show, sparkling citrine quartz.  

More Jewelry for My Shop!

Today I had another day of cleaning, beading, and surfing.  :)  Here is a sneak peek at some of the stuff I made today.  Look in my shop in the near future for all the new goodies!  I am on a jewelry kick and I am loving the pieces that are coming out of it!

Bronze charm bracelet with vintage glass and citrine quartz.

Bronze chain dangles with garnet and amethyst quartz. Stunning...

These are my favorite!  I want to keep them all for myself... Handmade hammered sterling silver hoops with gorgeous chrysoprase stones.  Yummy.

www.barefootbeadshawaii.etsy.com 

Shell Jewelry and More!

I had a big day of creating and cleaning today.  :)  It turned out to be a lot of fun.  I spent a few hours this morning cleaning and organizing - spring cleaning a few months late.  Then I made jewelry for a few hours, and then it was back to cleaning!  I am super happy with my new pieces, and I love all the shell jewelry and hairpins. Here are a few items you can look forward to finding in my etsy shop soon!

I also made a few other necklaces, some earrings and hairpins...  All soon to be added.  

I love the hairpins and the baby pendant necklace...  A few of the pieces I have been collecting pendants and beads and today they just "came" to be.  I love a good day of success.

New Website!

I started a little website to house all of my projects: my blog, my etsy, and my store front.  Check it out at http://barefootbeadshawaii.webs.com/.  I have just started adding things and can't wait to get it all up and running!  My favorite part is how easy it is to integrate etsy into your site. I also created a cafe press shop through webs and love it!  I can design almost anything and have it made into a t-shirt, a tote, and even a onesie.  I can't stop designing logos and cute things to go on shirts!

www.barefootbeadshawaii.webs.com

Featured in a Treasury!

I am happy to share that I am featured in a beautiful treasury on etsy.  It is all local goods and really stunning photos.  I feel lucky to be surrounded by such amazing and talented artists.

Check it out by clicking on this link

I love the onesie and the turtle photo!  So cute.  Thanks for including my hair pins.

Secret Shop Sale!

I am having a secret shop sale on all earrings.  Buy one get one half off!  Just enter the code SUMMER in the message to seller and I will adjust your invoice.  If you check out completely, I will refund the amount to you via paypal.

I am in the process of making some fabulous new pieces, including a bridal line!  So check back soon to see the new looks!  This sale is until June 30th!  So shop now to save!  Just type SUMMER in message to seller.

Click here to see all earrings in my shop.

Truly Inspiring Tuesdays-barefootbeadshawaii

I am starting interviews with artists and crafts people this month.  Each month I will feature a new crafter on Tuesday.  To kick it off, I am doing a sample post using myself.

Tell us a bit about yourself.

I love to create and work with my hands.  One of the best feelings in the world is holding something you have just created and seeing the uniqueness and beauty that you were solely responsible for.  I also love food and being outdoors.

What was the first thing you can remember making?

I think my first creation may have been a "rose/flower water" in my backyard when I was a little girl.  I would build troll gardens and make myself really dirty flower petal water to drink and smell while I worked.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/33900778/s-h-e-l-l-n-s-t-o-n-e

What are your greatest artistic/creative influences?

I get a lot of ideas from nature and being outside.  The colors of the ocean and the mountains are incredible and always look great together, I try to integrate them into my designs to create effortless color pairings.

Do you have any advice for etsy sellers/crafters?

Take great pictures, post often, and keep at it.  You won't be a top seller day one, and you only get better by practicing.  The most important thing besides your product is pictures!

What is your favorite item to create?

I love making earrings.  They are quick and I love to wear them.  Who doesn't love a new pair of earrings?  The possibilities are endless.

What do you do when you aren't creating?

I am an assistant pastry cook at a luxury hotel and I love hiking, swimming, surfing, pilates, and the beach.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/42454707/shell-pearl-hoops

Describe a typical day of crafting/your creative process.

Wake up, eat breakfast, and then park myself on the floor in front of all my supplies.  Then I usually start by pairing beads or fabric together and picturing something I want to make.  Usually I end up planning a few projects and then diving in.  Then I'll take a break for an avocado maki or a smoothie, and then go right back to it.  Sometimes on my days off, I'll craft from morning to night.  It can get a little wild in my tiny apartment.

What is your favorite guilty pleasure?

Chocolate mousse...

What are some of your favorite etsy shops/designers right now?

There are way too many to choose from.  But I love http://www.killtaupe.etsy.com/ , http://www.mauromos.etsy.com/ , http://www.naturalresources.etsy.com/, and http://www.corrabelle.etsy.com/ .  I have new favorites everyday, but these are some great shops with awesome prices, unique items, and things that keep me checking back in their shops.

Favorite place to grab a bite?

Right now, Whole Foods Pizza, Aloha Sushi Avocado Maki, and Pyramids all vegetarian plate.  So good!

Describe your studio/work station.

Non-existent.  My floor, tv table, or my lap.  It gets pretty crowded, but you gotta make do!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/44790931/polka-dots-round-tags-50-pieces

Where can we find your work?
http://www.barefootbeadshawaii.etsy.com/
http://www.barefootbeadshawaii.blogspot.com/
At the Hickam Craft Fair in November

New Items in the Shop

I have been trying to put up some new items in the shop because it feels like it has been a little while!  So here we go.  New earrings and paper tags. 

http://www.barefootbeadshawaii.etsy.com/

I just got some new paper that is oh so cute and would make great gift tags, packaging decoration, or scrapbook embellishments! 

I love this flower power paper!

Tweet!

These bright birdies are a sure sign of summer!

A trio of bronze trees, sandalwood and blue agate simpletons...

http://www.barefootbeadshawaii.etsy.com/

New Items for the Shop

http://www.barefootbeadshawaii.etsy.com/

I had the day off today and have been beading for the past few hours.  I made some really unique and sassy pieces that I can't wait to put in my shop.  The bead show was a great hit yesterday and I am super happy with the additions to my stash.  I made a few pairs of earrings, a really hip bracelet, and a couple of pendant necklaces.  The pendant necklaces are with charms that I have engraved and stamped, then dapped so they are curved.  I love the results of a day of beading...   

Grow and Give Bracelet

Calm Necklace on Ruby Tone Leather

Stamped Silk Necklace 

Grow with a Lotus and Pink Coral Accent Bead 

 

Soft Flex Bead Show Success!

I got off work today at 4 and zipped over to the Soft Flex Bead show in Ward Warehouse.  It was a total success!  I got there with a half an hour before they closed and I did some really great shopping.  I got a few strands of stones and a lot of metal.  Oh and some seriously cool tools!  Keep your eyes out for really crazy new projects soon with metal...

Here is one of my all time favorite booths, I spent the most money and time here today.  (And it was totally worth it!)  Go to her website for all kinds of cool stuff.  I got rodium chain, a ton of metal blanks, a lotus stamp, and an engraving tool.  Oh and a circle punch for metal.  SO much fun... Good thing I have the day off tomorrow.   

http://www.hipchickbeads.com/

http://www.hipchickbeads.com/

Hessonite Garnet, Citrine, and Amethyst stones from a few of the booths there.  Great prices and I love the shapes and facets.  I can't wait to make sassy earrings out of the Hessonite Garnet on the top...  I will post them when I finish them.  Probably tomorrow!

All in all in what another great show, and I probably didn't need to go any earlier or spend any more time, I got exactly what I wanted.  The show will be back in September so don't worry if you didn't get to go this time.  I will update you on the next one.  :)