Back to Work

Hello everyone,

Just wanted to let everyone know that we're all moved and settled in our new house now. It was hectic and not quite the right time of year to move, but we're sure glad we went through the trouble. The place is just perfect for our needs and pleasures.

Here's a picture so you can see for yourself....






My next blog will be an interview with fellow Etsian, Eightymillion, who does photography.

Thanks for your patience and patronage!
Kerri, www.beadworksbykerri.etsy.com

Christmas Delivery

Please note that the last day to make a purchase from my Etsy shop for Christmas delivery is December 15th. I will be on vacation from December 16th until January 1st as we are moving to a new house. What a great Christmas present, huh?

I will reopen my Etsy shop on the 2nd of January and will have many new items for you then.

Thank you so much for your patronage in 2009!!! I love creating treasures and it thrills me that others like my treasures as well.

So....

HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

Forever Beading,
Kerri

Looking for a nice tutorial?

I wanted to take a break from packing to introduce you to Mei from WireBliss. If you want to try some new designs, her Etsy shop has some very nice, easy to follow wire wrap tutorials.




I have purchased and tried the stud earring tutorial. It was very easy to follow and I made a nice pair of earrings my first try. The design can also be used to make a pair of wire wrap dangles with minor alterations.




This butterfly pendant is very unique and perfect for the butterfly lover. I haven't tried this one yet, but plan to in the near future.

Mei's addiction with creating and making wire wrap jewelry started in mid-2006 and now she's decided to share some of her handmade jewelry with all of you. She is self-taught for most part. I love her designs!

Check out Mia's Etsy shop and her wonderful tutorials. CLICK HERE to enter her shop.

She also has a blog that you can follow by CLICKING HERE.


If you'd like to see a sample of her stud earrings, CLICK HERE

Thank you Mia for sharing your designs with everyone!

Please Hang in There With Me......

It's been some time since I've posted a blog and wanted to let everyone know I'm still around.... We're in the process of moving and I'm knee deep in packing and boxes. It's bad timing, I know, but once we get moved I'll have an actual studio for creating more fascinating pieces. I have all kinds of ideas for different jewelry so if you'll hang in there with me, new designs will be coming.

We'll be moving on the 17th of December.

More to come.....

Kerri

Fabric Beads by Beadworks by Kerri

It's been some time since I've challenged myself with a new craft. Just to show you can teach an old dog new tricks, I decided to try making fabric beads. It was more fun and exciting than I imagined it to be. As with all new endeavors, practice makes perfect, but I think my first attempt turned out pretty good. I'm in the process of making another necklace, but the process takes time. This first attempt is for safe and memory keeping but I hope to have some fabric bead jewelry in my Etsy shop soon.

I would love to hear from you....and hear your thoughts and any new endeavors you're taking on now too.

To see my other designs, please CLICK HERE

Happy Beading!!!

Winner of the Military Brat Team Fall Challenge

I'm proud to say my Autumn Splendor bracelet took first place in the Military Brat Etsy Team Fall Challenge. Thank you to all who voted!

To purchase Autumn Splendor please CLICK HERE

To visit the Military Brat Team blog site please CLICK HERE

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is breast cancer awareness month and I want to dedicate this blog for all those who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Great strides have been made in the medical field, but there is still more that can be done. I'm one of many Etsy artists who have joined Etsy Project Embrace and make monthly donations to the American Cancer Society. 10% of all the proceeds from sales in my Etsy shop are donated each month. Last month I donated $40.50 and hope to donate more as time goes on. In honor of breast cancer awareness month, 50% of the proceeds from the above earrings will be donated, along with 10% of the total sales. Please consider purchasing your gift items from my shop and supporting a worthy cause at the same time.

To purchase these earrings, or to view other items in my shop, please CLICK HERE.

Thank you and God bless!
Kerri