Saturday, February 28, 2009

Check out my March Promotion!

Free Bookmarks in March...

Hello everyone! I am announcing my March giveaway in my Artfire and MadeItMyself Shops. For every purchase, you will receive a new bookmark...excluding my doublewrap bookmark. Once payment is received I will send you an confirmation email in which I will confirm your favorite color and your free bookmark will be mailed with your purchase. Here are some of the bookmarks I have in stock:





These are ony a few of the bookmarks I have in stock. I have just about any color you can think of and, if I don't, I will make one for you. The great thing about these bookmarks is you can either use them as bookmarks or you can use them to decorate your home...whether you decide to drape them from a curtain rod or a sconce or decorate displayed books with them...it is up to you. Come check out my Artfire shop at gajlsbeadsnsuch.artfire.com and my MadeItMyself shop at madeitmyself.com/user/gajlsbeadsnsuch.aspx.

Happy Shopping, Reading, and Decorating!

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Introducing My Latest Designs

The Olivia Collection...

The Olivia Collection, a necklace, bracelet, and earrings set, was created on the day my little pug, Olivia, was at the vets having a tumor removed. I was so worried about her that I decided to set down and create something in her honor and this is what I came up with.


I was very pleased with how this set turned out. It is very special to me. My pug is doing fine, however, we did find out that the tumor that removed was cancerous. The good news is we caught it in an early stage and she has a really good chance of beating it. We love her and know she will be find. Below is a photo so you can get an idea of what a wonderful girl she is and why I think she is so prescious.

Olivia....my pug

Another thing special about this set is the reaction my father had when he saw it. He was really impress by it, which is an huge compliment. Infact, he liked it so much that he decided to purchase it, so, I had to make another set!

The Sarah Collection...

Because I have decided to focus on wedding jewelry, alot of my new work includes working with pearls. The Sarah Collection includes a necklace, bracelet, and earrings and was made from cultured freshwater pearls, sterling silver filigree beads, and sterling silver findings.

The Sarah Collection was created one afternoon after I had received a new shipment of pearls and filigree beads. When I had almost completed it, my daughter came into the room and said, "I want that!", so I had to make another set. She really loved the set and I hope you do.

The Victoria Collection...

The Victoria Collection was inspired by my desire to work with swarovski crystals and my love for right angle weave, an off loom beadweaving technique.


The Victoria Collection includes a necklace, bracelet, and earrings. I hope you like it as much as I do.

As you have probably figured out from what I have shown you here, I have found that my favorite materials to work with include swarovski crystals and cultured freshwater pearls. I have also found that most of the pieces I am creating right now usually look better with silver. The Olivia Collection does have gold filled findings, however, as I thought gold look better with the golden shadow swarovski crystals.

I will be listing these collections on my new website gajlsbeadsnsuch.com, which is currently under construction. My plan is to have it up and running some time within the next week...cross your fingers and toes everyone! I am anxious to finish it so I can promote the heck out of it....yeah!


I really hope you enjoy my new work. I am so excited to show it to you. My next project seems to be taking a little longer to complete as I am currently in the middle of so many things...i.e., sick puppy, new website, entering a beading contest, etc...of course, I can always take on more...right?

Anyway....have a great day and...

BUY HANDMADE!

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Taking on some new favorites!

Hello everyone! I am working with some new favorites!


I have been adding some new beading supplies to my pile. I am currently working alot with pearls and gemstones. One of my older creations is listed in my MadeitMyself Shop. It is called Celestial Fire.

Check it out....


I'm also excited at Picasa photo software. I have been playing with some of the images for my new website. See for yourself...










It is really fun to enhance existing photos with the different options such as shadowing, glow, and contrast. This software is awesome and it is free. Just download it from picasa.com and start playing.



I am also working with pearls and have finished a few projects that I will be photographing within the next few days. Once the photos are complete, I will post them right here. They will be a part of my new website gajlsbeadsnsuch.com. Unfortunately I keep running in to personal issues that keep me from finishing the site. It should be completed very soon.

Gena

Gajlsbeadsnsuch

February is almost gone

Can you believe that February is almost over?!!






How fast time flies. Valentines day is almost over and I still have some jewelry pieces that have red beads (garnets) ...

A beautiful bookmark with red lampwork beads and crystals...

The lovely Berry Lace Necklace, Bracelet, and Earrings set...




How about Celestial Fire...






I would like to see mIf you ore of my creations, visit my two studios at:



Enjoy my February special... 50% off everything red or heartshaped!

Sunday, February 1, 2009

February is Valentines Month

Hello February... HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!


Today is the first day of February and the beginning of a new promotion. I am offering 50% off any item that incorporates a heart shaped bead and/or any item that has the color red in it. Come check out my shop:

http://gajlsbeadsnsuch.artfire.com/
http://www.madeitmyself.com/user/gajlsbeadsnsuch.aspx


EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO VISIT!