Lipstick Lady Wired Wrapped Charm Bracelet

I have always wanted to own a Lipstick Victorian house. The architecture in a Lipstick Victorian home is just beautiful. Unfortunately updating a home of that era to be eco friendly is very expensive so for now that is just a dream. When I first saw the beads I used to create this bracelet I immediately thought Lipstick Victorian house. Each of these little faucted purple, green, gold and cranberry plastic beads was hand wrapped using gold color head pins to increase the richness of the bracelet. Lipstick Lady was finished completed with a magnetic gold ball clasp. Lipstick Lady Wired Wrapped Charm Bracelet measures 7 5/8".

4th of July

I am a huge fan of the 4th of July. It maybe because my birthday is around the same time or it could be the carnival, the parade, the huge craft show. It seemed only natural to make this 4th of July Charm Bracelet.

Sutlry

Sultry: characterized by or arousing passion

This weeks finds are all about sultriness. These are my top 5 picks from a search for Sultry.

1. Follow the Raven-Print
by SandyMichelle
2.

Sultry Red and Black with Cheetah Print Organza Garter

by Garter Lady

3.

Aronia Eyeliner Eye Shadow Vegan Deep Purple Matte Mineral Makeup Pink Quartz Minerals

by pinkquartzminerals

4.

Indiscretion Ear Bobs

by gypsyeyesjewelry


5.

PRINT - The Way It Has Always Been

by John Clark

Strawberry Daiquiri Cube Cuff

Strawberry Daiquiri Cube Cuff

Strawberry Daiquiris are sweet with a punch of flavor so why not wear one on your wrist? Strawberry Daiquiri Cuff is a great way to jazz up an outfit this summer. Each clear color lined cube was hand woven to create this summery cuff. Strawberry Daiquiri was finished off with a silver hook clasp. Strawberry Daiquiri Cuff measures 7 1/4"x1".

What's going on at Monkeybuns?

Hello All
It's been awhile since I blogged. Right now life is a little hectic between my "real job" as a preschool teacher, planning my first open house and applying to craft shows. This weekend is my first open house wow talk about tense lol. I've only done one craft show and now I'm working on this open house where it's just me. This first go around is going to be friends and family. I'm looking forward to my first run. I'm also looking for craft shows and I have found a couple that I'm really looking forward to them. I still have to get in first so keep those fingers crossed.
I'm very excited about where I want to be next year at this time with Monkeybuns. I recently read a blog entry from Tim Adam. The article was about using Twitter, Facebook etc but what I really learnt from it was that you can't think of your Etsy shop as a place to sell your hobby you have to think of it as a business. I've thought about my Etsy shop as a business but have always been really shy about marketing my items to friends and family. It is my goal to step outside my thoughts of my jewelry and try to be a better spokes person. Next year at this time I want to be a full time jewelry maker not working for "the man". I challenge those of you who are currently doing the 9-5 to take this journey with me.

Beach View Charm Bracelet

Beach View Charm Bracelet, originally uploaded by Monkey Buns Etsy.

I've decided to branch out into other jewelry. My first new branch is wire work. I must say at first I was really frustrated but now I find wire work fun. I'm still learning all the ins and outs.

Light Bright Cuff

Light Bright Cuff, originally uploaded by Monkey Buns Etsy.

Grab a piece of your childhood with this new cuff!

JET SPRING FLING SALES!!

Jet Spring Fling Officially starts tomorrow!!!

My fellow JET team members have so awesome sales going on!

DASHERYFREE SHIPPING in the US and Canada FREE CIRCLE SHELL EARRINGS with order over $25 and SPECIAL SALE SECTION of up to 50% off

Sendinglovegallery

15% off one jewelry item, 20% off two

MichonFree gift with purchase, plus free shipping on orders over $25. Use code "fling" at check out.

CrystalImpressions

Be sure to visit MY SPRING FLING SECTION for huge sales for these 3 days!
25% SPRING FLING SECTION....PLEASE CONVO ME for price adjustments!!!!!!

3squares

I'll be offering free world-wide shipping on all items in my shop this weekend.

ErikaPrice

20% discount on all
jewelry in my special JETS SPRING FLING section. Plus FREE world-
wide shipping, and all profits from my jewelry sales donated to charity!

AdroitJewelers
Buy one get one 1/2 off

OVGILLIESDESIGNS
FREE postage on all items in the SpRiNg fLiNg section & any from any other section ordered at the same time (all items to be sent together). Plus a FREE pair of the lovely BLUE LAKE earrings with all orders over $50. (BLUE LAKE earrings option is provisional at the moment as I'm in the process of getting more beads.) All orders made during the Fling Weekend will be sent out on Monday-Tuesday.

MonkeyBuns25% off my Spring Fling Sale Section

Spring Fling Event

Click on the invite for more information!


Everyone who is anyone is going to be there!! I haven't decided exactly what my sale will be so stay tuned for my sale update and my fellow Jets sale updates!!! See you there!

Announcing a new blog challenge

It's not secrete that the economy has taken a huge hit. As an Etsy artist I've felt the wrath of sales dropping off and picking up. This year I'm all about giving back to my Etsy Economy. I've sat down and thought how can I do this? I can't really afford to buy everything I want off Etsy; and the list of things I want is huge; so how can I give back in a fun way? Blog Challenge is what I've come up with. What is Blog Challenge What does it mean for the Etsy community? What's in it for me? These are probably the questions you're asking yourself.
What is Blog Challenge?
Blog Challenge is a monthly contest. At the beginning of each month a new challenge will be issued. Everyone on Etsy is welcome to try the challenge which will consist of a theme. I will post the theme challenge on the first of the month and you will have til the last day of the month to complete your Blog Challenge for the following month.
Example: For April the theme is going to be Spring. It is your job to complete a Blog Challenge piece that you feel represents spring in your craft arena. You have until March 31st at 9am centeral time to email me at krystal.backer@gmail.com with a photo of your item along with your shop link. Voting for April will take place on my blog starting April 2nd ending on Aprile 9th. On April 10th the winner will be announced.

What's in it for you?
The winner will receive a feature on my blog. In addition I will promote you that month using Twitter, Facebook, Myspace, and the Etsy Forums. Second place winner will get to choose a theme for an upcoming challenge.


What's in it for the Etsy Community?
This is a great way for the Etsy Community to work together to help each other sell. It is also a great way to meet other Etsians.


If this sounds like something you would be interested in doing please get your spring inspired items emailed to me at krystal.backer. Then check back April 2nd to vote! Don't forget to tell your friends and family to vote too!
Good luck!!

I'm on Cheap Tweet

Please stop by and vote!

Starring2 by CCCraftstudion

starring2, originally uploaded by cccraftstudio.

First a little from the artist:
A twinkling sterling silver starlight bead sits on the top of your finger, shining brightly. The star bead is slightly under 3/4" in diameter. The shank of the ring is sculptured cast sterling silver, finished to a mirror shine.
This ring is approximately size 7. It is not available in other sizes.
Due to the nature of it's construction, you may need a slightly bigger size than you normally wear.
Handmade in New jersey, shipped in a gift box.

Now a little from me:
I love this ring it's so whimsical! With Capital City Crafts Studio you are guaranteed the finest craftsmanship! You can find this fabulous ring for sale in Capital City Crafts Studio's Etsy shop.

Spring Fling Bracelet

Spring Fling Bracelet, originally uploaded by Monkey Buns Etsy.

Fresh cut grass, children playing in parks full of laughter, sun shinning high in the sky with warm winds around us, pretty new flowers in bloom. Aaa the feeling of spring bring us renewed energy. Spring Fling captures these feelings for me. I hand wove each of the green Toho beads and pink lined clear cubes in a Peyote stitch to create this eye catcher. Spring Fling was completed with a great silver oval clasp.
Spring Fling measures 7 1/2" x 1 1/4".Fresh cut grass, children playing in parks full of laughter, sun shinning high in the sky with warm winds around us, pretty new flowers in bloom. Aaa the feeling of spring bring us renewed energy. Spring Fling captures these feelings for me. I hand wove each of the green Toho beads and pink lined clear cubes in a Peyote stitch to create this eye catcher. Spring Fling was completed with a great silver oval clasp.
Spring Fling measures 7 1/2" x 1 1/4".

Black Friday Sale

Today is Black Friday on Etsy too!
My shop is offering
10% off rings
20% off bracelets and rings
FREE gift of a custom skinny mini with purchases over $50.00 *shipping not included *price is after the discount is applied
Visit my shop!

Hitting a Big Goal

Yesterday I hit a goal I've been after for some time now! I received my 400th heart on Etsy. For those of you who don't know hearts on Etsy represent people who love your work.

Jet Holiday Sales of my fellow JETS

Here is a list of fabulous jewelry and sales for the annual JET Holiday Sale. Please check these shops out for your holiday gift needs!Malves1009
Check out my JHS- JET Holiday Sale section for some great buys on some lovely jewelry. The prices reflect the discount already for easy checkout, if there is anything else you're interested in just shoot me a convo and we'll work it out.


LittleBugJewelry
I am offering %15 off all my JHS items, plus some of the necklaces come with a free gift. PLUS anyone who buys anything from any section of my shop during JHS is entered to win a surprise gift



Metalicious

Metalicious is offering 30% off her Jet Holiday Sale Section!

SilverCanyons

☆♥ All items in my JHS section have been marked down for hassle free shopping during the sale. ☆♥
★ ★ ADDITIONAL SAVINGS: I am offering tiered discounts throughout my entire store: ★ ★
if you spend $25.00 or more, you’ll receive 10% off an additional item
if you spend $50.00 or more, you’ll receive 20% off an additional item
if you spend $75.00 or more, you’ll receive 25% off an additional item
If you spend $100.00 or more, you’ll receive 40% off an additional item

Please type "JHS - I want my ___ % Discount! " in the notes at checkout to receive your discount!
Wait until I send you a revised invoice through PayPal, which will reflect your discount.

CoolJewelryJR

CooljewelryJR is offering 20% off items in sale section; 10% off all others. If you spend $100, take 40% off another item. I plan on changing my sale around...and the items around.

BusyBeads
Check out BusyBeads Holiday Special Sale section for sale items!

AdroitJewelers

I have FREE SHIPPING on EVERYTHING in my shop, PLUS and additional 10% off anything in the Jet Holiday Sale Section. Prices have already been reduced in that section. Here is a picture of one item in that section.

Jemsbyjbandcompany

Our JHS Sale is currently 20% off any of the items in our JHS section. Avoid the rush and start your holiday shopping now!!!!
Put JHS in your notes to seller section of the invoice and wait for a corrected billing prior to paying. Or, if you prefer, we can refund you the discount through paypal.

Vandiva

Vandiva is offering 25% of her whole shop! There is a large selection to choose from.

SendingLove Gallery

Please take a look at my JHS section for handcrafted jewelry perfect for the holiday season. All have been specially priced for the duration of the sale. Save even more with a 20% discount on everything else in my shop...I will refund all 20% discounts through PayPal, or I can send you a revised invoice if you convo me first. Save even more: if you spend $50 or more on JHS and regular merchandise (net total, after any 20% discounts are taken) Enjoy FREE SHIPPING

The BrassHussy
The BrassHussy is offering a BOGO sale of buy one get one half off!!

✈JET Holiday Sale Special✈

I'm kicking off the JET Holiday Sale with a great deal. Starting at midnight all my cube bracelets will be 35% off!! This sale will run through the 28th. Keep checking back for the next sale!!
Introducing Carnival Glass just in time for this sale! Please search JHSJETTEAM to find other great deals on fabulous jewelry!!

JET Holiday Sale
10.26.08-11.08.08
Check out my Etsy Shop for great holiday gifts
Through out this mega sale I'll be running different Sales!!!

My First Craft Show

Today was my first craft show. It seemed liked I wouldn't get everything done in time but I did. I worked really hard to build up stock for the show and this morning I was blessed to have my family help me set up. I got off to a rocky start because I was right next to another jewelry booth and the lady kept giving me dirty looks. My husband wasn't able to help me past setting up because he had to take care of our little monkey. I was really lucky that both my parents really wanted to help. It was a fabulous day for weather 76 degrees with a light wind. It happened to be Dillinger Day's. I happen to live in Mason City Iowa where Dillinger robbed a bank. They did reenactments all day and offered music, food and fun. I sold 9 bracelets and got a order for a custom piece. Over all I had a fun day with my parents and made some money too. I got invited to another show in November and I can't wait!

A topsy turby day

It has been quite the topsy turby day already and it's only 9:30. My morning started off at 1 am when my husband woke up with the flu. Poor guy when he gets sick he usually gets really sick. At about 7 my son woke up and came to wake me up. Of course he didn't know that his daddy is home with the flu so when my husband sat up it scared him. He took off running for the bathroom, slipped on the rug and hit his jaw/chin on the bath tub. At first I thought he was okay just a bump but then I saw a bunch of blood on my shirt. Then I noticed that his chin/jaw had a gash on it. So it was off to the ER where they had to glue his face back together. I hate hate hate it when my little guy gets hurt! He was so brave and was more worried about Daddy being sick. Once I had Anthony set up with his dough nut (his bravery treat) I went about checking my email and Etsy. Guess what? I was on the front page!! This is the 3rd time and it always feels like the first time. My fellow Jet, Lavalleygirly, got me the following screen shot. My bracelet is the first box in the third row down.Today I will also see the end of my bead hiatus. You maybe wondering doesn't she have more time left? I do I have 1 and a 1/2 months left. However my local bead store is closing and selling all their stuff for cheap. I can't resist a good deal. After this load up I shall be done for awhile I swear!! My mom ran across a craft fair going on next month so I'm going to be doing my first show. I'm really nervous. I'll keep you all updated on the progress of my show and my little guy's face. As always Happy Crafting and stay away from the bath tub monsters!