Went to the arts & crafts store today to buy 2 things to aid in the photography of my jewelry. Yeah right!!! Too many bright and shiny things for this magpie to pass by. The bead boxes were 30% off, so 1 of those went in the cart. A whole display of strings of beads, buy one get one ... 4 strings went in the cart. Larger size split rings that I had been looking for to do a project, in the cart. 50% off Swarovski crystal beads and pearls, 2 small packages of those into the cart. Finally after an hour of perusing I got the 2 items I came for. LOL It was a good shopping trip!

Does it Work?

I want to clarify my previous post ... the break-away lanyard is not my original idea ... far from it ... while I was doing research I saw the idea and when I was at the hospital the other day an employee was wearing that type of design which she allowed me to examine. So it was the "aha" moment for me. :-)

I completed my version of the ID Badge Lanyard using aqua blue round beads and AB finish square crystal beads. I like the over all look. I'm concerned about the weight of the piece although the one I checked out at the hospital was a weighty piece. I think the next one I do I will add a few improvements. I am happy with this piece and will take pictures of it tomorrow to post here and to place it for sale at my Etsy shop.

www.etsy.com/shop/maineladybug

While searching for new ways to expand my business appeal and I came across the idea of the "break-away" ID lanyard. "WOW that is a great idea," I said to myself. If you work in a place where safety is an issue then the magnetic clasp releases if the lanyard is yanked on. I'm almost done with my first one and will post a picture of it soon. It will be for sale along with my other creations at my shop on Etsy. www.etsy.com/shop/maineladybug.

Happy up your day with something that makes you smile!

It's a beautiful day here in Southern Maine! Not yet 11 a.m. and already 60 degrees F. Wahoo!It will not be an indoor day nor will I think about the making of jewelry .... although I am going to take my camera and see what nature inspires. I did see some crocus coming up the other day. Maybe I can find other signs of spring as well. Have a wonderful day in your neighborhood! :-)

I've been questioning if I am going in the right direction for my jewelry designs. My target customer is one that likes jewelry with color and some flash but wants it affordable so if they would like they can have a pair of earrings to match every outfit they own without breaking the bank. I want to offer a variety of colors, textures, styles and sizes. I'm definitely looking for feedback. Please check out my work at www.etsy.com/shop/maineladybug or at my website, www.myladedadesigns.com. Thanks!

Hi! My name is Gini. I create jewelry and sell it on Etsy, at craft shows and to friends & family. My shop name is the maineladybug. I have a website, www.myladedadesigns.com, where you can see samples of my work.

It might be a little confusing as I originally started up my little hobby as La De Da Designs. That domain was taken so I put the "my" in front of it. When I joined Etsy, I couldn't use ladedadesigns as a shop name as it was taken, so that is why I'm the maineladybug. Poor planning on my part, I know. Who knew in 2007 where I would be today, creatively speaking. :-)

I make by hand the pieces I have for sale. While I don't create the beads or the findings I do strive to be creative in putting the components together for a pleasing design.

Please take a few minutes to check out my work. Thanks!