Pearls! Pearls!! Pearls!!! Blog Hop Update

I've had some people message me that they 'missed' signing up for the Pearls! Pearls!! Pearls!!! Blog Hop that we're doing with the reveal date on June 29th.

  

I wanted to let everyone know that since I'm doing a link-up via Inlinkz, anyone one who wants to just 'hop along' with us on the reveal date, which is  Sunday, June 29th, is welcome to just jump in that day and join in our fun with Pearls! 

This makes it super easy for people to join in the fun if they feel like it at the last minute and it also gives people who might not be ready on the reveal date the opportunity to back out with out anyone knowing. (sweet, eh?!)

And, I like the Inlinkz link-up because it gives you just a little 'sneak-peak' of what someone has created. 

Plus, if you don't have a blog, but want to link up via your facebook post or your Flickr account, the Inlinkz link-up makes it convenient to join in with out having to have a blog or do a lengthy post if you don't feel like it. 

And, you can also link-up with a photo over on Instagram now too. How cool is that?! 

 

Click here to go to the Inlinkz Blog and see how to do it.

For those of you who have 'signed up' for the Pearls Blog Hop, if you've sent me your email, then I'll be able to give you the Inlinkz code the night before the hop so you can post it on your blogs too, if you'd like. 

But, don't feel like you have to have the Inlinkz thing on your blog post if you don't want to.  It will be on mine so all you'll need is a link to my blog or my actual post on the 29th of June. 

So, easy peazy, right?!!

"Freya" by Michelle Buettner - aka, me ;-)

Thanks to everyone who has shown an interest in the Pearls Blog Hop. It warms my heart. Especially since I've been a bit out of the loop this year with work and all,...makes me feel like I'm not missing as much as I think I am! LOL!!  

I have missed quite a few hops that were right up my alley - like Diana P's Waxed Linen Hop that just happened and Lori Anderson's Bead Soup Blog Party, just to name two (out of more than 10 that I wanted to  participate in!!). 

Yes, it's been tough missing out, but I've had fun seeing so many fun and beautiful designs as I've tried to visit as many people's hops and blog posts as I can.

Okay - it's time to get your pearl-mojo going.  There's tons of Pearl inspiration over on Pinterest if you get the chance to hop over there and take a look. 

Here's  a link to my Pinterest Board

Pearls! Pearls! Pearls!

Via - http://www.pinterest.com/jodymatt/

 

And remember, what you create doesn't have to be jewelry or jewelry related. 

It can be anything.

 

Lamp shades adorned with pearls 

(I really want one of these!), 

Pearl Lamp via A Bit of Bees Knees Blog

 

Shoes adorned with pearls 

(yes, I'd love a pair, thank you!),

Via - http://www.pinterest.com/PaulaHasAvon/

 

writing journal adorned with pearls, 

Pearl Journal via Pinterest

 

home decor items, and the list goes on!

By Soiree Supply on Etsy

 I'm going to be doing a few "Pearl Posts" through out the month of June with various types of pearl info, but if anyone has any questions, please shoot me an email or message me here on my blog or over on facebook (just FYI - I'm not on FB all that much anymore, but I do scoot over there at least once a day) and I'll answer you as quickly as I can. 

Have a great week everyone!

Until Next Time,

Peace, Love and Fun with Pearls!

Cheers,

~Shel~

 

 

A Few New Things,...

Here's a few designs that have recently been added to the MiShel Designs Etsy Shop.

 

Mother's Day is only a couple of days away.

Hopefully you have all of your shopping finished.

But, if not, I'd like to help you out!  

(Crunch Time!)

Go ahead and take a peek over in the shop!

  

Until Next Time,

Peace, Love and New Additions!

Cheers,

~Shel~

Shop Handmade Artists - Cyber Monday Sale!

Please take a moment this holiday season while you're shopping to check out all the various handmade items that are being offered by so many talented artists. 

 

One of the places you can find an abundance of amazing skill and talent along with some super cool gifts is here:

Shop Handmade HERE!

 

  

 

I'm participating in this line up along with some extremely talented artists and we'd be honored for you to purchase our wares to give to those you are shopping for this holiday season.

 

 

Some people are offering specials, so check each shop to see what's going on. There's a list of the participating shops at the bottom of this post for your convenience.
Just click on each photo to go to their shop.
 

 

In my MiShel Designs Etsy shop, I'm offering 20% OFF your total order from now through Monday, December 2nd, 2013 when you use Coupon Code "TURKEY20" upon check out with Etsy.

Click HERE to shop MiShel Designs on Etsy

 

 

It can be challenging for small businesses, especially the ones whose items are handcrafted, to compete with the deep discounts of the big box stores.  So while you may not see a ton of 50% off coupons or 'buy one, get one free' type of deals while shopping handmade this  holiday season, you will find unique, quality items that are priced fairly and support those who create for a living, keeping the arts alive. 

 

 

Please, shop local, shop small business, support the creative arts and purchase handmade items anytime you possibly can this gift giving season.  

 

 

Thank you so much for shopping handmade!

It's the small things that count!

 

Until Next Time,
 

Peace, Love and Enjoying Handmade!
 

Cheers,

~Shel~

 

A Reminder and A Change On The Horizon

Just wanted to send a little reminder,...

I'm having a Summer Sale over in my Etsy store this week.

Click HERE to Go Shopping Now!

 

 

20% off your total order upon check out with
coupon code JULY20 -  good until July 19th.

 

 

We've got family coming to Arizona this week and we're having a brother/sister reunion this weekend through the end of July. 

 

I'm really looking forward to some great quality family time and I'm super excited to see all my Great Nieces and Great Nephews - they're growing up so fast!

 

After I return from 'Family Time' I'll be changing things up in my Etsy store just a bit.

 

 

All the finished jewelry will be for sale as normal, but my ear wires and components will be changing to a 'Monthly Shop Update' as far as listings and availability are concerned.

 

 Because I do so many custom orders for ear wires and things of this nature, it's been challenging to keep certain findings in stock or to regularly stock new jewelry designs to my store, which in turn has caused me to fall behind on things that need attention in both my business and personal life.  

 

 

So to remedy this, I'll be putting up listings for specific styles of ear wires and specific amounts of ear wires and findings each month, I'll make the announcement that they're over in the store and then, when they sell out, they're gone until the next month when I re-stock. 

 

 

Every month I'll announce the 'Shop Updates' on my social networking sites each time I have a new batch of findings listed so people will know they're in stock.

This should keep me on a more organized schedule, make shipping a couple of days faster and allow more clients to try various styles of ear wires and other findings.

A win-win for every one.

 

 

I'll be sending out an announcement about my first shop update sometime the 1st week of August here on the blog, over in my Etsy store and over on Facebook as well, so be watching for that.

 

 

And if you have any questions, you can message me on Etsy, over on Facebook or email me at Shel@asicj.com as always!

 

Thanks for continuing to follow along and for your patronage over in my Etsy shop - I truly do appreciate it and I think these changes will be better for everyone!

 

Have a great week!!
 

 

Until Next Time,

Peace, Love and Happy Summer!

Cheers,

~Shel~