Geez Louise

Talk about blog hiatus. I had a feeling this might happen as the new school year started and I got used to the transition from block scheduling to an 8 period day.

Plus, I think I was in some serious denial about the end of Summer. I have a really, REALLY hard time going back to teaching after a nice, long, sometimes relaxing Summer.

I've got a couple of craft sales on the horizon and have been busily producing my best sellers in duplicate. I've also been spending WAY more at firemountaingems than I've needed.

I've gotten back into making wine charms as well - you probably won't see them on my etsy site, but they always seem to do well at craft shows. If you are interested in seeing some, shoot me an email!


Here is one of my new appetizer pick sets - I love how fun these beads are!

Bead Disappointment

Just like in all other aspects of life, I've found out that I need to be flexible with beading. I searched and searched, but the one bead that I need for my best selling seasonal picks is discontinued. GONE. NEVER TO BE FOUND AGAIN.

But luckily, I did find it. I found a seller on etsy that was destashing 45 of them. Still, even with those ordered, I'm going to have to find a similar bead for my next projects. I will have to start naming my best selling set as *Limited Edition*....which actually may not be a bad idea!


I also had a relatively large order this past week. It was very pleasant! However, this means that I needed some more supplies - which at away at all of my profit from the sale and plus some. And then I found some other cool beads that would be great on picks....and THEN I found some beads that were a really cool shape and would work well in jewelry. THEN.......I think beaders know what I'm talking about.

A very smart person on twitter corrected me, hilariously, I might add, when I mentioned that I had an addiction to beads. She says that she prefers to call it a "constructive addiction." I just may have to steal her term.

Orange You Glad There's Pink? Treasury

Here is my latest treasury that I snagged - I'm loving the brightness of it!

Keep Bugging Me! Treasury

Bug Themed Treasury from Etsy :D



http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=66680

Getting Ready for the Holidays!

I can't believe it, but I got a bit holidayish today. ;) Some of my best selling (at craft shows, not etsy) have been holiday themed.

These are so cute - My mom tracked these beads down for me:



And these are my BEST seller of ALL TIME: Simple Red and Green with white dots:


*I have yet to post these to etsy, but they'll be there soon!

I'm also going to renew these for my favorite holiday of all time: HALLOWEEN :D
Cute little candy corn picks would be perfect for a Halloween or Autumn party:

My last few days, at a glance...

Most of this post will probably be non-beading, but I've made an executive decision that I'm okay with this blog not being devoted 100% to beads.

My husband worked and worked...and worked and is started to do wonders to our yard.
When we bought our house a year ago, this was filled with rocks and nothing else I can't wait to see this once the tiny little plants start to really grow:


And he also doubled the size of our garden - stuff is coming up wonderfully now! This picture is a bit old, as you can see, it's only dirt and we've now got a lovely green garden with a spiffy fence:


We drove back into some deep woods to gather wood for our outdoor wood stove - you should SEE how much we've got now - I'm impressed, but hubby says it won't last all winter yet.


Hubby bought me a pretty hanging plant:


And he also spent hours on this freaking ridiculously strong stump:


And this stump as well:


And I finally got some time to create a few new things:

YART Sale

That's right, I jumped on the YART SALE bandwagon.

From today until the 14th, there is free shipping on all items in my store (http://rozzytoz.etsy.com).

As always, appetizer pick sets are buy 2 get 1 free. They make really awesome gifts, especially for a hostess or a house-warming gift. Give them some picks and a chunk of some good cheese and you're good to go! :)

In addition to my Yart Sale, check out all of the other great deals on etsy right now! Sales are on through Sunday.