Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Monday, July 5, 2010
Giveaway by Future Heirloom Designs
This week Cafe Handmade is kindy hosting a giveaway for Future Heirloom Designs. Follow the link in the post title and enter to win these gorgeous earrings made from red fire crackle beads, decorated with silver heishi beads and suspended from hand crafted sterling silver ear wires.
Also, visit Future Heirloom Designs Facebook page and leave a comment in the post to automatically get entered in the next giveway that I will host on this blog soon.
Good luck!
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Little monster of a project – my secret revealed.
I have not been active recently on Facebook, my blog or Twitter and for that my dear fans I apologize. I do have a valid reason for my absence.
Here it goes:
After continuously getting lost in the array of spreadsheets, papers, recipes and statements for my products and supplies I decided that time has come for little organization. Also, since I have my own site, and stores on Etsy, Zibbet etc I find myself going back and forth between them to see what products I listed where. So I end up spending more time at the computer than doing what I really want to do – create. Those of you in the handmade community can probably relate to some degree.
So off I went to search for a product that will help me deal with my dilemma. I was looking for a program that will not only store the information about my supplies but also help me in tracking my own inventory. In addition I wanted a something that will assist me with pricing of the products, keep track of consignments and allow me to create line sheets for wholesale without much rework. I found only couple of programs but neither of them did all that I wanted. Yes, they integrate with QuickBooks, but I don’t use QuickBooks so why pay for it. Since I am on a pretty tight budget I decided to take the matter into my own hands, put my software skills to use and create something myself.
After I started designing my little application and listing out the features that are important to me I began to wonder. The software I found is targeted specifically to jewelry designers which is fine since that’s what I do but what about all the other folks. What if an artist creates dolls or pillows or anything else for that matter. Hmm – nothing out there to help those guys. Or is there and I just haven’t found it? So my dear fans that is what I have been doing lately. With the goal of not spending so much time at my computer I ended up spending ALL of my time at the computer LOL.
Some of you may think I am wasting my time and should just purchase what is out there. Yes that would probably be the easy way to go, but I don’t like to take the easy route. Plus this has become a challenge for me.
I would be interested in hearing from you – especially my Link Love fans since you are artists yourselves, if you currently use a program to help you stay organized and if not do you think you would find it useful.
If you are using a program already can you share what it is or what features you like. What is missing? Anything you wish was included in your program?
I will continue to work on my application because I already found that it has helped me greatly. Where I go from here is still a big question mark but once I figure it out you will be let’s see, second…no, third ones to know.
I've included a couple of screen shots in this post from my first draft. Colors, background, buttons and spelling errors are subject to change :) Let me know what you think.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Just in time for Mothers Day GIVEAWAY
The Art Walk Etsy Team invites you to the:
5 Days of Mother
Each day, starting Monday April 26 to Friday April 30, 2010, one lucky winner will be chosen to win prizes from participating AWEteam shops on Etsy! Entries are being accepted now until April, 23, 2010. AWEteam members are not eligible to participate in the giveaway.
For all prizes and more information, click here
http://stitchnstudio.blogspot.com/p/5-days-of-mother.html
Please visit these participating AWEsome shops!
http://www.ponderosaquilter.etsy.com/
http://www.eclecticarmidillo.etsy.com/
http://www.futureheirloomdesigns.etsy.com/
http://www.honeybeecrochetbystrumdm.etsy.com/
http://www.jadedumpling.etsy.com/
http://www.1cupcotten.etsy.com/
http://www.pixestreasurechest.etsy.com/
http://www.sarahsquiltsandcrafts.etsy.com/
http://www.stitchnstudio.etsy.com/
http://www.etsy.com/shop/gnormyle
http://www.etsy.com/shop/DJsArt
http://www.etsy.com/shop/paulajeansgarden
http://www.etsy.com/shop/OneHeartJewelry
http://www.greenleafwood.etsy.com/
Example prizes:
Slate Blue Shoulderbag/Purse/Handbag
You Hold the Key to My Heart Silver Pendant and Chain Necklace
and many others....
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Antique Copper Creations
I have been keeping myself busy creating new pieces of jewelry. I have done a few using with antique copper – chain, charms, pendants etc. I love the look of antique copper – it has this rustic feel to it yet you can create pieces that are very contemporary. Here are few – please let me know what you think of these.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Vote for me on Cafe Handmade
Have you heard of Cafe Handmade!
"Cafe Handmade is like a traditional craft show, but better. You can now attend a craft show at your leisure, as often as you would like, and have the same experience as a traditional craft show with featured artist interviews, giveaways, and of course the Virtual Craft Show.
Most traditional craft shows give a “Best in Show” award as determined by a committee. We want YOU to be our committee. Cafe Handmade will award the booth that gets the most votes for the week the “Best in Show” award."
Since I am being featured as the new artist this week you can vote for me.
Here is how it works:
To vote, click on the “Vote” in my booth. The booth with the highest number of votes on Sunday at 4:30pm EST will be determined the winner. In the event of a tie, we will extend the voting 1 hour and will “tweet” to gather additional votes.
The Best in Show winner will be announced on the site and will receive an ad in the Featured Sponsor spot acknowledging them as the winner of Best in Show for the previous week.
Help me win the Best in Show!
Thank you
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Spring Colors Week cont.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Monday, March 8, 2010
Friday, March 5, 2010
First Future Heirloom Designs GIVEAWAY
Future Heirloom Designs
$25 Gift Certificate Giveaway
Become a fan of Future Heirloom Designs
Follow this blog or already be a follower of this blog and leave a comment.
Follow this blog or already be a follower of this blog and leave a comment.
Twitter
Facebook
or Blog
about this giveaway and come back and comment here with the link!
Each counts as an entry (more chances for you to win)
use this short link on twitter: http://bit.ly/c5uqff
if tweeting, please tag @F_H_Designs so i can track the entry!
Giveaway ends once we reach 400 fans on Facebook
or April 1st (no joke)
whichever comes first.
Have fun and good luck!
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
My New Creation - Kaleidoscope Swarovski Crystal and Antique Copper Pendant Necklace
Hello All. My supplies finally arrived and I was able to create my lasted piece of jewelry. It turned out just as I expected and more. Taking a picture of it was a challenge took around 55 photos and in each one this gorgeous crystal looked different. Even a bigger challenge was trying to select only a few to add to the listing. Ended up doing a collage so I could show amazing the colors are and how they change in the light. All I can say is WOW. I wore one of them yesterday when I dropped of a couple of other necklaces in the little boutique in town and guess what - they want me to bring some of these as well. Right now I only have it available in antique copper, but will be adding another in gunmetal and silver setting soon. I hope you enjoy the pictures. 
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Great Sunday
Beautiful day today in my neck of the woods. Sun is out - feels more like end of May then February. Had a very productive day - managed to wash all the windows inside and outside the house. Since I was already out, and my white (vinyl) fence had bunch of moss at the bottom washed that too (more like scrubbed). Finally got around to washing the car. Yard got cleaned (raked, fertilized etc).
And while I was having my morning coffee I was able to figure out this blog template thing. Downloaded a 3 skeleton template from ourblogtemplates.com and customized with the colors and background image to match my site Future Heirloom Designs. Finally a nice uniform look throughout - site, blog and twitter.
So all in all very productive day today. Time now for afternoon coffee and caching up on Link Love and reading some blogs - Twitter Moms first on the list today.
With spring just around the corner I hope you enjoy this stunning photo by Pam Ellis from PamzPictureThis on Etsy.
Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and is rested for next week.
Joanna
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Gift Box Included with Every Jewelry Purchase
I think opening a jewelry box should be as enjoyable as receiving the jewelry itself. I try to accomplish this by presenting all my jewelry in beautiful Future Heirloom Designs signature packaging. All of the jewelry arrives in a glossy black jewelry wrapped in a brick red paper raffia ribbon.
I hope you like it.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Crystal Copper Twist Necklace and Earrings Set
Simple and elegant.
Wear this set with either a dressy or casual outfit – it looks perfect either way. The size of the pendant will definitely grasp others attention.
Necklaces features a beautiful Swarovski copper crystal twist pendant 28mm (over 1 inch) that is held by a pinch bail and suspended from 17 inch snake chain with a lobster clasp. Bail and chain are gunmetal finish.
Earrings are created with matching copper twist crystals 18mm (3/4”) and are suspended from gunmetal French ear wires.Twist crystals have a chessboard appearance with a gentle curve, or twist, with parallel facets in opposing directions on front and back for mesmerizing sparkle and brilliance.
Set is packaged in a nice box ready for gifting. Gift wrap available at no additional charge.
$52.00 http://bit.ly/91EkyR
Monday, February 15, 2010
Black Magic Crystal Twist Necklace and Earrings Set
Simple and elegant.
Wear this set with a casual outfit or with your little black dress – it looks perfect either way. The size of the pendant will definitely grasp others attention.
Necklaces features a beautiful Swarovski jet black crystal twist pendant 28mm (over 1 inch) that is held by a pinch bail and suspended from 17 inch snake chain with a lobster clasp. Bail and chain are gunmetal finish. Earrings are created with matching jet black twist crystals 18mm (3/4”) and are suspended from gunmetal French ear wires.
Twist crystals have a chessboard appearance with a gentle curve, or twist, with parallel facets in opposing directions on front and back for mesmerizing sparkle and brilliance.
Set is packaged in a nice box ready for gifting. Gift wrap available at no additional charge.
$52.00 http://bit.ly/czec8n
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Simply Modern - Amethyst Swarovski Crystal and Gunmetal Earrings
Spectacular amethyst crystal with captivating sparkle. Depending on the light and angle colors appear dark amethyst or light purple and pink.
These beautiful Swarovski crystals are placed in a gunmetal setting and finished with coordinating color rivoli drop that hangs down from the stetting. Crystals are 14 mm (over 1/2 inch) in diameter. The setting hangs on extra large kidney ear wires. These earrings are 3 inches (7-1/2 cm) long. Earrings come packaged in a box ready for gifting.
$24.00 http://bit.ly/b2u8TO
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