Quick Update

My first Jewelry was a pretty big success, got my name out there, people got to see my style and I sold a bunch of things I had made over the last couple months and took three special orders.  Thank you to all who came over and purchased jewelry.  $1.00 from every item sold in 2011 will be going to Partners in Health.  2012's charity is yet to be decided...I've narrowed it down to the Wounded Warrior Project, and JDRF.  I'll keep you posted and will work on updating my blog more often once exams are over, the next week's going to be crazy and I'm not going to have any time for beading...Bummer.

My First Jewelry Party Coming Up Soon!!!

Invites have been sent out, my inventory has grown and I just put in an order for more supplies online.

I'm very much hoping this is successful, I've had some really great luck with selling my products at work and would really like to sell at a local craft fair next year, but it all depends on how sales go before then.

Here are some newer pictures.  I made a crazy amount of jewelry in the last month or so, for the open house party.  I'll have pictures posted soon of all of those too.

 Swarovski Cube Bracelet

 Christmas ornaments 

 Swarovski Star Pendant 

 Crystal and Pearl Bracelet 

 hematite and turquoise bracelet 

 crystal earrings 

 crystal earrings 

 silver and rubberized purple beaded bracelet 

 pearl and crystal stretchy bracelet 

 Crystal Packer Bracelet 

 Crystal Christmas Bracelet 

 Crystal and seed bead bracelet 

 purple pearl and crystal bracelet 

 pearl and crystal bracelet 

Updates

Hey folks,

Just started a fund raising opportunity to help get some product and income going so I can continue to purchase and make jewelry to help Partners in Health, please check it out.  click me click me :)

In other news, school's been crazy crazy busy and I haven't had much time to bead recently, but I'll be going on a trip to some fun islands in a few weeks on spring break, so I'm hoping to find some fun beads, and I'm putting together an order on firemountaingems.com to refresh my inventory of basic things as well.

Here are some pics of a couple things I've had time to do.

crystal bracelet with a toggle clasp

Wire wrapped bracelet with semiprecious gem stones and copper wire.

Peace folks, 

-Andrea

Couple New pieces

Hi folks, Just thought I'd post a few pictures of some newer things I've put together in the past couple days.  Hope you enjoy them :-)

Needle and Thread Projects

Tedious...Yes
Frustrating...Sometimes
Tricky...At times.

Needle and thread beading projects can be frustrating and tricky, and even yes, tedious, but they turn out so great.  Here are three that I've made myself.

This one is made of pearls and crystals, I'll try to find a picture of the purple crystal and white pearl one I made, it's great.  

This is made out of glass beads, it can be made with pearls and crystals too, this is the first class I took, and I've made it in a bunch of great color combinations.  

This is a pendant made out of crystal.  It looks great on everything from a silver chain to a ribbon or leather band.  

Welcome to Elegant Sparkle Designs

Hi everyone, Welcome to my jewelry blog :-)

In an attempt to organize my beading / jewelry / beaded home decor hobby, I've spent part of the day on the computer making a new email address.....Elegant.Sparkle.Designs@gmail.com, this blog, www.elegantsparkle.blogspot.com, and ordered some new business cards.

My plans for this blog are to post pictures of my jewelry, hopefully meet other jewelry makers / beaders and trade suggestions and tips, and maybe even sell a piece or two, but that's lowest on my agenda.

Look for pictures and more posts in the days to come!


Andrea

Had a half hour with nothing to do, made some Packer earrings to support the green and gold in the Super Bowl...Go Pack!!