This is not a very good photo, but I sold this today.  This was a nice peice, made of authentic turquoise and spare silver chain I had left over.  The larger center stone was a recycled stone from an old pair of earrings. 

I spent today looking at other options...........non Etsy.  Though I like Etsy, I have not had any sales from there recently.  So I took a peak at two auction sites.......  Both of which I will try.  One was Outbid.com , which is new and doesn't charge any fees while they are getting themselves out in the market place.  The magic there is to let people know when/where your auction will be.  The site seems to be pretty user friendly, but could use a couple helpful items.  For example, there needs to be a way to re-list an auction so you do not need to re-enter all info again.  It would also be fun to see the bidding process.........maybe you can, don't know, I didn't get any bids.

But I do have an auction coming up May 4 at 5pm PST, for a black n blue glass beaded necklace set.  You can see me at Tophatter.com.  I've heard some positive and negative things about it, we'll see how it goes.  I like the energy, feedback, and speed of the auctions.  However, I have heard that it can be tough to get paid...........  we will see.

This past Saturday the 14th was really productive.  With weather being cool and stormy, I took it upon myself to do something different.  So I took out a new dress pattern and made myself a cute summer dress.  It only took abour 3 hours on my first try.  Which means it'll take just over an hour if I make another.  Then after that, and getting laundry done, I made a some jewelry......all new designs.  It was so much fun, I made two rings, a bracelet, and a necklace. 

I plan on getting new pictures online this weekend, which will be awesome to update my etsy page.  I am also looking at some more prestigous crafty type events I can be apart of this summer.  I have not done this by myself before, but I think it'll be a lot of fun........  I'll need someone with me for sure.

So, this morning before work............yes I had to work on Easter, but the good lord still loves me!  Anyway, I updated this picture of one of my favorite unique pieces.  I call it free style wire.......  It is a great way to use up stray beads or an entire color palet all at once.  The necklace looks great, a real accent SWANK peice.  Beautiful! 

I was just playing around one day with wire...........  gotta love wire.  And I had this idea to make something larger, but not ugly and gawdy like you find at your local craft store and hook it to a ribbon to sell.  I had so much fun making this, and have another one I plan to update the photo on this week. 

It has been a few days since my last post, I have been in a funk.  I haven't done a thing, except for going to our local GemFaire on saturday.  I go there knowing it will be to crowded, but that I may find one or two things at a reduced price that I've been wanting to incorporate into my designs.  I did find some beautiful beads in which I will begin working with and posting on my etsy page.  I also learned that if I want to attend this Faire in the future I should go a couple hours before they close, it appears that around 3pm people are leaving the parking lot. 

I did make a new Indian Agate bracelet last night, which turned out really nice.  I will post that as well, maybe this weekend.  Rememeber you can check out my site at www.happigirlgifts.etsy.com

This has been the project over the last few days........  Actually that's not true, we've been working on Charlie's music recordings since 1999.  What has brought it to life is having our own studio equipment.  With all the studios we've tried to work in, none of them (except for in Nashville) could or would capture what Charlie wanted in his creations.  So here is a newer one to check out.

The work week is over, I now am enjoying my two days off.  Also getting ready for a late winter storm that's moving in tonight.  I attempted to sit down and rework an old peice of jewelry, but just wasn't feeling it, so I went out to look at jewelry supplies.  And again, prices are not cheap.  I find better pricing online for most things.  I am still loving the antiqued metals I've worked with.  I hope to have two more necklaces online tomorrow.......  but am anxious to try gun metal.  With our spring colors being that of fruit (orange, yellow, red, aqua, blue) bright, bright, bright.  We have no sissy pastels this year, except for mint green, which looks great on any skin tone.

After spending another day at work, I was actually able to sell a few of my items to co-workers.  This really helped motivate me to keep at what I am doing.  I do work on my jewelry each week, and try to post new items on my www.happigirlgifts.etsy.com site each Saturday.  I have been given various types of advise which has been helpful in getting myself known.

Since the time change yesterday, the weather is awesome, in the mid 60s, but expecting a winter storm this weekend.  Love having the front door open in the evening to let some fresh air in.  Love it!