BlueNostalgia!

BlueNostalgia, one of my good friends on Etsy is having a Memorial day sale! I am absolutely in love with her shop and would love for you all to go check out her sale.

Here are the details of her sale: Every single order this Fri-Mon weekend will get a FREE pair of earrings!!! (Unlisted and One of a Kind)

She is also offering 20% off anything on the last page in her shop.(enter code "Weekend Deals" in notes to seller at checkout)

The first picture shown is taken directly off the last page of her shop, so it is something you could purchase and receive 20% off.


The rest other two images are just beautiful items from her shop!




Stop on by http://bluenostalgia.etsy.com/ for some beautiful items!!

Update!

So my sister's prom jewelry both earrings and necklace were completed and taken to her for her prom tonight. I was worried she wouldn't like it or it wouldn't match well...and I worried for nothing, she LOVED them! She had seen the pictures but because a camera can only do so much with sparkles she wasn't sure what it was actually going to look like. When I pulled them out of their packaging she went 'OOOOOOHHHH'. And seemed very happy!!! Here's a couple pictures of the earrings, they're not great pictures...but hopefully it shows okay.



I also have to report that I FINALLY got my creative vibe back. It's been missing for the past couple weeks due to my new job, I've just been so pooped. Today I sat down and got right to work, I made about 6 pairs of earrings and 1 necklace in just a few hours. Idea after idea popped into my head, I was thrilled. I didn't get a chance to take any pictures because I didn't finish until it was nearly dark...but hopefully I can work on that part and listing some of them tomorrow.

Okay, it's time to eat some dinner! Take care everyone!

FEATURED IN A BLOG!!

Yay! Little ole me is featured in a blog!

Dragon's Den has been kind enough to feature me in her blog. It is a wonderful article and I appreciate it sooo much! Be sure to head on over and check it out.

You should also definitely check out her shop, she has lots of yummy candles, soaps and lotions!

Thanks sooo much Amanda!

My Work Space.

Just wanted to let everyone know today is the last day for my BUY 1 GET 1 50% OFF SALE!! Check my shop out http://jillianmackowiak.etsy.com/

So I've never shown or blogged about my work space and decided that I would today. It's nothing exciting, just a card table with 'stuff' on it. But I've made it my own. I'd like to get more organized, so that I don't have to search through bins but for now I can only do so much.


Here's something I'm currently working on...


I think I'm going to try and do more work in progress pictures...why not!?

I've also just posted these in my shop...

They are called Tulipes, and are perfect for this Spring weather! It's gorgeous here in Buffalo and I decided to go to Home Depot to get some gardening supplies, and that inspired me to make those.

Okay, that is it from me!!! Have a great day everyone!

Good Morning!!

I have a little extra time so I thought I'd do a little blogging!

Did you all see the post I made from my BlackBerry yesterday? I've had it for awhile, (since November) but I definitely haven't used it to its full capacity. It's like a tiny little laptop, there are some restrictions because you need 'java' for certain things but I can get to the important pages...like Etsy, and Blogger. :) So I think I might start doing that, if I know I'm not going to have the time to blog that evening because of prior obligations or a bout of extreme creativity I think I'll start doing short little blogs during my lunch or something. What'dayah think? :)

Remember that bout of extreme creativity I mentioned a moment ago, well I was definitely hit with it this weekend and now even into this week...and I'm loving it. I love when I sit down at my 'work' table and ideas come soaring into my head! Here are a couple of items I've recently added in my shop.

This necklace, in my opinion, is stunning! It is simple and basic and would match anything but also so very beautiful...It's called 'Irise'. Check it out in my shop!


And these are very fun...they're called 'Corail' which in French means Coral, and I'm sure you can see why I named them that.


Okay, well time to leave for work...BYE!!

PS: Don't forget about my BUY 1 GET 1 50% OFF SALE, it's still going on!!! http://jillianmackowiak.etsy.com/

SALE!

I'm adding this from my blackberry!

I just wanted to let you all know I added a bunch of new items this weekend! Check them out... http://jillianmackowiak.etsy.com/

Oh and my BUY 1 GET 1 50% OFF sale is still going on.

As always I'm willing to work with you to design anything you might be interested in.

Thanks everyone!

SALE SALE SALE

Happy Saturday morning to you all!!

I wanted to let everyone know that my sale is still going on! BUY 1 ITEM GET 1 ITEM 50% OFF! I've added some new items in my shop.


That one is called 'Sabine'. They are Swarovski crystal rhinestones set in silver oval settings....check out my other pictures on my Etsy site they are sooo stunning!

Those are a really unique color, they an orange or tangerine type color, they have an AB coating so they sparkle everywhere! They're called 'Hyacinthe', check out the other pictures in my shop.

I have several more pairs to add over the weekend, so keep checking back!! And remember my BOGO sale!!

A productive weekend!!

I had quite the productive weekend! I made a necklace and seven pairs of earrings...I took pictures of them all and got them ALL posted. I am very pleased with myself.

I will show off some of my new items...



That's three of the seven pairs I made... There are more pictures and more earrings on my Etsy page.

New items!

First let me apologize for not posting in awhile. Life gets busy sometimes and unfortunately I haven't been able to blog OR sadly make jewelry. However, I took Thursday and Friday off of work and was able to get in a bunch of jewelry making. I was seriously on a roll yesterday morning...one after another, just pumping them out.

So why have I been so busy??? Well to be honest with you, I don't know. It simply has been one of those weeks where you just have a million things to get done. This was also a very good week for sales. I sold 3 pairs of earrings this week, I was sooo happy and very grateful to my buyers!

I posted some new items in my shop today...a necklace and a pair of matching earrings. Check them out!! This is the necklace called 'Vert' which is French for the color green...

And the matching earrings called 'Eclat' which is French for bloom...I named them that because they remind me of the blooms will be seeing on the trees soon!


Like I said, I have a bunch more to get up...I have the pictures taken so hopefully I'll get a chance to work on that tomorrow.

And here's a little secret....but the it's the kind of secret you can spread to all your friends...I am planning a really great sale!! It's not for a few more weeks, it's going to be a birthday sale for me since my birthday is April 16th. There will be more details to come!!! :) So keep checking back.

Holy Cow!!

I am featured in another blog!! I am super thrilled and honored!! Laurie of Elle a Belle Designs, chose to feature me. Please check out her blog as well as her Etsy shop, her jewelry is really spectacular. Thank you so much Laurie!

I also had a wonderful email through Facebook, from an old high school friend. She had noticed one of the links I had put in my status of a pair of my earrings. She commented on how pretty they were, I responded and thanked her and then received an email asking me if I'd work with her to design some bracelets for her July wedding. I'm thrilled!!!

What a good day!!!

A few of my favorites!

I was thinking, this evening, that I have never done a 'favorites' blog post and decided that tonight would be my first.

I'm going to start with sweets, because I am craving some Oreo's right now...
In ellesweets shop you can find many MANY different delicious goodies! My personal favorite? Reeses Peanut Butter Crownies, don't they look delicious!?
I am obsessed with all types of jewelry supplies, I just can never seem to get my hands on enough. One of my favorite places to get ear wires is RockisSupplies! They are all handmade and an absolute delight to work with. I've made a couple of pairs of earrings so far and can't wait to make more. My favorites are her Elfin Ear Wires - Artisan Oxidized Sterling Silver.

There are MANY talented jewelry makers around Etsy, one of my favorites is elleabelle designs. Her jewelry is always absolutely stunning!! One of my favorites is her Tidal Pool. Urban Luxe Necklace. It's gorgeous, but go take a look-see yourself!!

These are just a few of my favorites....I have many more, and hopefully will be doing more 'favorites' lists in the future.

Enjoy!

Sick...

I haven't been feeling really great the last few days...stomach problems! It could have been a virus or a new medicine I started taking this week...either way I am feeling better and will be hopefully doing some blogging this weekend. I have a bunch of things to share, for now I am going to head to bed and get a good night's rest.

Be sure to check out my Etsy page!

Jillian :)

A title?

I have no idea what to call this blog so I gave it the best I could come up with. lol Not to bad, right...hehe

Anywho--I got a bunch of new goodies from Etsy yesterday and I got a chance last night to work with them, man was I in the zone! Seriously I was pumping pairs of earrings out right and left...I created 5 new pairs. I have yet to take photos yet, it was too cloudy here today...but definitely within the next few I'll get some taken.

I am absolutely 100% addicted to Etsy. This includes my shop as well as shopping everyone else's sites, especially the jewelry suppliers. I can find a million things that I'd like...the problem is that I keep putting money into my business but I'm not getting that much out. I don't mind, because I really do love making jewelry but my bank acct is hurting. :( Oh well, I will keep on creating and spending my time doing what I really enjoy.

Those are a pair from my last uploaded batch...I promise, some really great ones to come!!

Okay, now I am off to visit everyone else's blogger-rooney! :)

Super Sunday!!

No idea why I named today's blog that, other than simply it popped in my head and I went with it. haha

So... I got my new car yesterday! Well technically I didn't get it, but I chose it and filled out the preliminary papers now it is just a matter of time. I need to get the loan from my mom's credit union and then bring it on in, and the car is mine!! I was thinking of getting a brand new Chevy Cobalt because there were good deals but previously I had test drove a Dodge Caliber and really loved it. The dealership we were at had a 2008, with low mileage and the right price and a clean carfax so I took it. I will probably pick it up late this week!! The picture isn't of mine, it's a stock photo...and mine is Silver, but it gives you an idea of what it looks like.



This morning, I got up early because of the clock change and I went and cleaned out my current car. So that's all done and ready to be traded in.

I also posted 3 more pairs of earrings....I'll share one of the pictures with you.



Okay, my parents should be calling me soon! We're meeting them for lunch today.

My first sale!!

I'm so happy to say I had my first sale!!! I had some time in the evening yesterday and decided to go into one of Etsy's chat rooms. I found a featured seller room, and ended up making my first sale. I was thrilled. I got it packaged up and made it all pretty and got it in the mail this afternoon. I hope it gets there safely...I'm overprotective of them (it was a pair of earrings), like they were my child. HAHA I just hope I continue to make sales or that people continue to find my site. I'll include a picture of the pair that sold...


If you're interested you can check out the rest of my items at http://jillianmackowiak.etsy.com/


Okay, I'm off to read for a bit and then off to bed...have a good night all!!

Newbie!

Soooo, I am new to the jewelry making and selling world but I'm trying to make it. I'm Jillian Mackowiak and I have been in love with jewelry since I can remember. I remember when I was in grade school my grandma or my mom would take me to the craft store to buy some materials. Back then (say about 11 or so yrs ago) my style was much different and of course simpler but I still spent so much spare time doing it.

Probably sometime around October/November of 2008, I discovered the site Etsy. I'm not sure where I'd been hiding because apparently it's been around for awhile, but it reminded me of my love for making jewelry. So I decided that after the holidays (I had to save all my extra money for Christmas gifts) I'd start making it again. And I actually did! My wonderful boyfriend Seamus (pronounced Shay-mus) got me a bunch of books and a $50 GC to a local craft store so I could start my collection of jewelry making supplies. I had so much fun just looking everything over but I had a very difficult time choosing what to purchase. My supplies have probably tripled in the 2 months that I've been working on it, but it is just as exciting everyt ime I go to make a purchase on Etsy or some local craft store.

I absolutely love this craft and hope to continue for a good long time. I've created a website for myself where I have begun to sell my jewelry, I hope you'll go check it out. http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6556194 My user name is jillianmackowiak, if you happen to forget my website...or you can just type in jillianmackowiak.etsy.com . Any of the above should work for you. Check it out and let me know what you think!

....and I will keep you all posted in my experiences of jewelry making!