Calling All Mommies... would you like some free jewelry?

I've been stamping metal since April, and I really like the new dimension it's added to my shop!  Recently I added 2 Mommy necklaces...

Copper Mommy Necklace, $24.95

Brass Mommy Necklace, $24.95

I have 2 more designs I need to make examples for, and when I do mock ups, I HATE to waste blanks, so I like to use real mommies so I can have something to photograph and gift it to them!  I'm looking for:

1.  A mommy with 2 children who would like a silver version of the above necklace.

2. A mommy with 3 children who would like a Mommy Bracelet, probably in brass.

***Note: Grandmothers are okay, too for either option.

Would you like to get in on this?  Here's what you have to do...leave a comment with:

1.  Which of the above requirements you meet.

2. You must leave your email address in your comment and be easy to communicate with because I'll need info from you.

3. Blog or tweet about something you like in my shop and post that link your comment.

4. Be in the United States.

This offer expires on Saturday, 8/21 at noon!  I'll pick the lucky recipients then.  Thanks so much for your help!

~Lori

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Weapons of Choice...New Charms Arrive!

My Weapon of Choice series has been a big hit, and I just got some new charms in to add to the line.  Take a peek...can you find your weapon of choice?

We're blogging so it's only fitting that we have a typewriter, right?

I'm sure I'll be beading later today, so we have to have some pliers!

I know many of you are very handy with a needle and thread...

And even more know how to put the pedal to the metal on your sewing machine...

Somebody has to photograph all this stuff after I make it.  Oh wait, that's me.

 Time to take a break!  Buy you a drink?

View the rest of the collection here.

See you tomorrow with some more crafty creations!!

~Lori

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Free Sweet Harvest Earrings with any purchase of $19.95 or more!

This Thurs. and Fri., get a free pair of Sweet Harvest earrings with any purchase of $19.95 or more!  Use the code FREEHARVEST in notes to seller when you checkout and they'll be included in your package.  And don't forget, shipping is always free worldwide!

Sweet Harvest Earrings, $7.95, free with purchase of $19.95 or more

~Lori

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Fall Preview at Risky Beads

Hi, everyone!  Sorry for the long blog absence; I've almost completed re-shooting my shop and been able to make a few new pieces.  I love designing for autumn; earth tones make my day!  Here's a little peek..

 Sweet Harvest Earrings, $7.95

Sweet Harvest Necklace, $17.95

Tiny Leaf Earrings, $8.95

Harvest Leaf keychain, $7.95

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BOGO Sale Saturday - Monday at Risky Beads

Risky Beads' 3 year anniversary on Etsy is August 7, 2010, so I'm having an end-of-summer BOGO sale to celebrate. This is a great opportunity to get some fabulous deals and stock up on some gifts, too! Here are the rules:

1. There's no limit to how many items you can get for free. Buy 1 or buy 10. Whatever! It's up to you! Everything, except supplies, ships free worldwide!

2. Do NOT purchase your free item choice; request it in notes to seller at checkout. Purchased items are not refunded. I'll email you to make another freebie choice.

3. Hand-stamped jewelry or accessories cannot be your free item. You can, however, get them for 50% off with purchase of a regularly priced item. If you choose this option, let me know via email or convo ahead of time what you want to buy, and I'll set up a listing for you with the correct pricing.

4. Your free item must be of equal or lesser value than your item purchased. Example: if you purchase a $45 bracelet, you can get another piece for $45 or less free. If you also purchase an $8.95 pair of earrings in that order, you can choose another freebie for $8.95 or less. That's a killer deal!!!

5. Sale ends at midnight on Monday, July 26, 2010. My mailing list subscribers knew about this sale a week ago! Want to get on the list? Email me and let me know and I'll add you asap! This sale is only valid at my Etsy venue.

If you have any questions, please ask. Also, I'm in the process of re-shooting pictures for my shop, so if you're looking at an item and it suddenly vanishes, I'm probably editing the photos. Please feel free to inquire!

Here's to another great year!! Shop now!

~Lori

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Well, it's official.......I finished re-shooting my earrings!

Well, I finally finished re-shooting pics of my earrings, and now I just have to move on to bracelets, necklaces, bookmarks, and key chains.  By the time I'm done, I'll probably feel a need to start all over again, NOT!

Earrings are always buy 3 pairs get 1 FREE everyday in my shop, so now that I'm done re-shooting, I'll give you a sneak peek at a few new pairs!

Condensation, $8.95

 Sugar Plum Sparkle, $9.50

Hot Cocoa, $8.95

Nudity, $8.50

There were a couple pairs I chose not to reshoot, and I've decided to give them away, so stay tuned to this blog for the upcoming freebies and tell all your handmade jewelry-loving friends!

~Lori

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I Blame the Summer Heat for This...

Boy, sometimes it just gets too hot, doesn't it?  Look what I found for hot ladies everywhere!

*Whew* I need a cold shower now!

~Lori

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