Summer Shows-ARTS in the PARK Forest Lake, MN

OK, so I'm still trying to figure out how to balance full-time work, full-time parenting and part-time jewelry creation. Well, I do love the jewelry part as much as the rest, but something has to give. 

This year in leu of attending every Tuesday night for Arts in the Park, Forest Lake, I'll be planning on attending the 1st Tuesday of each month. That way, if you want to make plans based on seeing my goodies, you'll know when I'll be there!

Of course, the whole evening is a wonderful night out anyway with farmers and other vendors! 

I do have some great new items in sterling silver and semi-precious gemstones and hope to get some design time in before each new 1st Tuesday. I have also just listed some of the new pieces on my Etsy store Eye Candy Creative on Etsy. I do have lots more that I haven't yet posted, so you'll have to stop and see what's new!

Hope to see you there!! Lakeside, downtown Forest Lake, about 5 or 5:30 to dusk.

Back from the Rhubarb

Have you ever heard that expression, "He/she's out in the rhubarb"? Meaning that they are out in left field, lost, wondering.... well that might describe my last year a bit.

I went back to a full-time position in graphic design, and needless to say, when you throw a 40+ hours a week plus commute time, something is gonna' give. Unfortunately it's been my jewelry design which I love!! Committing to a Craft show in May, is just the thing to bring me back from the rhubarb I'd say. 

I am excited to announce that I will be in an Indie Craft show on May 30th in White Bear Lake, MN. that of course will give me incentive to make time to pull some of my ideas out of my head to the wonderful stones/bead stash I have. In fact I have some incredible citrine stones that I want to use. (Gotta' little number in mind for myself actually.)

Anyway, watch for new pieces to come. And if I don't get time to list them online, stop and see me in White Bear Lake. 9 to 3 pm in the same building as Truly is on 4th st.

p.s. I have uploaded some family photos to my facebook site. So you can peek at those to see a little bit of my heaven.

I'm now on facebook

I'm over on my facebook now trying to figure it out and make it my own. My friend Bri said to join. Now there is a good "word of mouth" testimony for you.

I haven't designed any items since before Christmas, but a custom request has gotten my creative juices flowing again. 

Hockey will soon slow down and then there will be more time. Meanwhile, we just weathered -40° below temps here in Minny so we can tackle anything.

We are also watching my parents new puppy (6 months old now.) while they are in Islamorada until mid-March. He is a morkie. Or he may be part kangaroo, we are not sure which. But we are enjoying him.

My son is wanting to take the internet connection for their xBox Live. I haven't figured out how we can all be plugged in at the same time yet. So I better go.

Eye Candy Creative Craft Show Recap and Trunk Sale Update

The North Branch craft show was another great success! That was a new show for me so I enjoyed meeting new faces who enjoy hand-crafted custom designed jewelry! One of the comments I recall was, "There really is a lot of jewelry here, but yours is truly unique!"  La-huv that!

I really do strive to be original and use only high quality gemstones, sterling and hill tribe silver findings.

I do have some custom requests in the works for Christmas gifts. I can still consider your custom jewelry order in time for Christmas. Just email or call me and I'll let you know what I can do for you!

All gift orders will have complimentary gift wrap if requested.

Meanwhile, I've been extremely busy at work and hockey games with the kids so I haven't been able to post too many new things on my website. I do hope to do that this weekend though. So check my site for frequent updates.

Trunk SALE Update!

I will be holding a 2 hour trunk sale this Friday the 5th at my home from 6:30 to 8:30. Sorry for the short notice, but the window of opportunity just opened up. I'll have some wine options for you while you browse.

Sale details:

• 5% off all purchases less than $50
  
• 10% off purchases $51- $99
  
• 15% off $100-$200
  
• 20% off $201+
  

Gift certificates will also be available in any increment you would like. No discounts on gift certificates.

Cash and carry. I will also have my computer up, so you will be able to use your debit/credit cards via PayPal if you would like that option.

I am looking at another date, December 18th, for another possibility. More to come on that later.

Be sure to stop by the trunk sale for the sale prices! 

Contact me if you have any questions!

Craft Show a Huge Success

The craft show at the Lindstrom Middle School was a great success! It was so much fun boxing up my creations for people I get to see all the time! One of my favorite sets went to another hockey mom. So if I must share, no one better to share it with!

I also received some custom orders which I will get to work on and already yesterday I put together some great new pieces to have at the Vadnais Heights Community Center Show coming up this weekend.

The Vadnais Heights Community center is just west of 35E on Cty. Rd. E. Just past Target and Wal-Mart.

Lots more designs coming!!! Keep your eye on the slide show on the lower right hand corner. the sun isn't shining this morning to take pictures of new things, but when it does, I'll shoot some and add to that slide show!

Meanwhile, I'll grab my gemstones and sterling silver and get going!! So many great ideas in my head, so little time!

A little contest to shart with you

I ran across a little contest a bit ago on a site I enjoy quite a bit! It is on Rubie, a christian artist network. Here's the link:
http://ruebee.ning.com/profiles/blog/show?id=1854203%3ABlogPost%3A63680

You can go check out the rules yourself, but it's a nice little diversion from your day with some inspiration to boot! Talented photographer!

My rubie site is: http://ruebee.ning.com/profile/Kirsten

if you want to take a peek.

Eye Candy Hot of the Bench Creations

Oh have I had a "hay day" with some new sterling silver and semi-precious gemstone pieces! About every spare moment has been spent mixing and matching to create new designs! As many of you know, I have to tell myself, "I can't keep it all!" so I must share!!

Such great smokey quartz, bronzite, purple turquoise, turquoise, bali sterling silver, hill tribe sterling silver. And there's more coming!

Don't forget to peek at my indiepublic link at the right side of my blog. It has a nice slide show which I've been trying to keep current with my latest pieces.

I'm doing a trunk show this week on Wednesday, then my first of three November Minnesota Craft Shows is on Saturday November 8th at the Lindstrom Middle School! Be sure to stop by!

More updates to come, so stop back often!