Show Schedule

This Saturday,July 31 my niece,Lisa ( my partner in crime!) and I will be at our favorite show of the year,Grapeview Water and Art Fair.The view is fantastic,the food is yummy ( we're talking Steamed Clams,Shrimp Cocktails...) and the people are great!This festival is all very nice art and handmade items,not your average craft show.Here's a picture of the view from our booth and some eye candy too!
We will also be at Lacey Community Market in Huntamer Park on Saturday, August 14 and Saturday,September 11.

Allyn Days

My niece Lisa and I just got home from our annual Allyn Days Art Fair.We did pretty good at our show and recieved so many nice compliments on our jewelry.That goes a long way too.It was a little chilly in the morning due to the fog near Puget Sound but it cleared off and was a nice sunny day.Tomorrow...back to the torch! Yesss!!

New Treasuries

Two new Etsy Treasuries have featured my jewelry and Lampwork Seashell beads.Etsy is such a great marketplace for incredible handmade items.Your dollar goes to so much more than just a purchase,it helps keep these artisans flourishing in doing what they love best.I plan on doing most of my holiday shopping on Etsy.
Check out these beautiful Treasuries:
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c3de0e9f9688eefe4045626/shoreline?index=0
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c3e22fae4ac6d91905b777a/is-it-chunky-monkey-time-yet#4c3e2f50e4ac6d911abb797a

Christmas in July

I'm participating in Etsy's Christmas in July sales promotion with a great deal!I've put several of my beadwork bracelets on sale 20% off from now until July 31.This is a once a year sale so don't miss out!Here's a link to the bracelets that are on sale...
http://www.etsy.com/shop/StoneDesignsbySheila?section_id=7180983

Puget Sound Bead Festival

My niece Lisa and I went on our annual buying trip yesterday to the Puget Sound Bead Festival.It was fantastic! So may talented artists and sooo many beads!We had a great time at the Hotel Marano in Tacoma.We had a great lunch and bought lots of new beads to play with.I met some very well known Lampwork artists and got lots of inspiration.So check my Etsy often for new jewelry and beads.Today and tomorrow I'll be at Lady of the Lake Art Fair by Harstine Island selling my jewelry.

Front Page of Etsy!

I made it to the front page of Etsy yesterday and didn't even know it until I checked my stats and had 375 visits in one day!(normal visits is around 50)My freeform peyote necklace was featured in this beautiful Treasury.
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c3258498c818eef4f5b7ffa/katie-roamed-the-hills-of-ireland?index=30

Tuesday's Tip

Today's tip has nothing to do with jewelry! My tip is watch out for other people,especially old ones!Today I went to the dentist,groceries etc. and when I left the bank some old man almost ran over me! He obviously did not look behind him and I was looking down,putting my glasses back in my purse,and out of the corner of my eye I saw him back out of his parking space! If I had taken one more step he would have hit me. I of course told him "you almost ran over me!" all he said was "oh,I didn't mean it" UURRRGGGG!!So,now I am home safe and tomorrow is cherry canning day!I will try to make a few beads also.So,check my Etsy often for new beads to come soon!Sheila
http://www.stonedesignsbysheila.etsy.com