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Food & crafts => Crafts => Topic started by: ellisr on January 29, 2011, 03:18:52 pm

Title: I've been having fun
Post by: ellisr on January 29, 2011, 03:18:52 pm

I have made loads of bracelets and earrings this weekend and just basically had fun

Title: Re: I've been having fun
Post by: faith0504 on January 29, 2011, 03:36:54 pm

they are very pretty, your very clever,  :wave:

Title: Re: I've been having fun
Post by: ellisr on January 29, 2011, 05:36:44 pm

They are nearly all gone as I put them on my facebook page (£5 for bracelet and £2.50 per pair of earrings) which I thought was reasonable and obviously so did others ;D
If you want to have a look go to 
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shoebox-Jewellery-Designs/118495371507757 (ftp://http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shoebox-Jewellery-Designs/118495371507757)

Title: Re: I've been having fun
Post by: faith0504 on January 29, 2011, 05:51:21 pm

that is very reasonable, i will have a browse, but I'm not really a jewellery person, bit to clumsy i always end up losing or breaking things  ::) :wave:

Title: Re: I've been having fun
Post by: ellisr on January 29, 2011, 05:55:10 pm

Me too that is how I learnt to make jewellery really  ;D

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Post by: plumseverywhere on January 29, 2011, 07:46:05 pm

absolutely gorgeous!! your prices are VERY reasonable  :)

Title: Re: I've been having fun
Post by: ellisr on January 30, 2011, 11:42:16 am

And more playing and fun this morning.

Stretch bracelet are £5 + p&p
woven bracelets are £7.50 + p&p (brown woven bracelet sold)
silver and ribbon charm with gemstones £5 + p&p (sold)

Title: Re: I've been having fun
Post by: faith0504 on January 30, 2011, 06:05:56 pm

hi i have sent you a message on fb, is the brown woven bracelet wooden beads? :wave:

Title: Re: I've been having fun
Post by: ellisr on January 30, 2011, 08:01:38 pm

oh that was you, I have answered hun. They are jasper (I think) I know that all beads in that particular bracelet are gemstones as they were bought for a necklace I made for myself and as usual I bought too many (accidentally on purpose). If you want it I can put it to one side as everything is selling very fast today.

Title: Re: I've been having fun
Post by: faith0504 on January 30, 2011, 08:23:35 pm

sent ya a message on fb  :wave:

Title: Re: I've been having fun
Post by: ellisr on January 30, 2011, 08:24:02 pm

found the original invoice the small rounds are Brecciated jasper and the rice beads are prosperity jasper

Title: Re: I've been having fun
Post by: ellisr on February 01, 2011, 02:13:49 pm

Thanks for your support it has given me a huge lift over the weekend :wave:

Title: Re: I've been having fun
Post by: faith0504 on February 01, 2011, 02:44:50 pm

hiya thanks for the info about the beads, really looking forward to seeing it, been looking at your new store on facebook, you make some really lovely stuff,  :wave: your very welcome :wave:

Title: Re: I've been having fun
Post by: ellisr on February 01, 2011, 03:20:15 pm

I posted all the items I sold yesterday after an arguement with the post office as I bought special jiffy bags to keep postage costs down (should be large letter price) and they tried to charge for a package, but I won ;D.

I will be doing some new stuff this weekend so pass the link to friends and I'm going for really good prices again and the ideas are running around my head dying to get out.

I am really fired up at the moment and believe I could make this work

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Post by: plumseverywhere on February 02, 2011, 08:05:20 am

course you can!! your stuff looks gorgeous in the pics and I'm dead excited about my new bracelet coming!!  the post office sometimes gives me that line but I make them slide my jiffy's through their letterbox thingy and so long as its a normal bar of soap (not a chunky one) then postage is under a £1   ;)
some of my friends have joined yoru fb group now - poor tracy is gutted that I got the bracelet lol she really wanted it too (she can come and look at mine lol)

Title: Re: I've been having fun
Post by: ellisr on February 02, 2011, 09:24:48 am

I have sorted Tracy. My OH found some chain in my 'may come in useful' box, so she will have her bracelet too. It is a bit strange when I have only made 2 and the people know each other.

I can't post her package until tomorrow I have to wait in for the workmen today.

Title: Re: I've been having fun
Post by: plumseverywhere on February 02, 2011, 02:57:57 pm

aw that's good!! I've just posted a comment linked with your fb page on my own so hopefully you'll be getting some more of my mad mates come your way lol.

bracelet arrived today and its just as gorgeous in real life. Am very very happy. Scarlett, my 4 year old, is carrying around the card with the lamb picture on as she loves lambs!
thanks again
Lisa xx

Title: Re: I've been having fun
Post by: ellisr on February 02, 2011, 03:21:42 pm

I'll send scarlett some pictures of my lambs this spring and your more than welcome to come visit.
Thanks for the link I am going to keep posting yours to see if you can get more sales.
I am so glad you like it, I am like most people and worry that people won't like it as much as I do and that it goes through the post ok.

Title: Re: I've been having fun
Post by: ellisr on February 02, 2011, 03:59:24 pm

And last night I made these, a bit out of my comfort zone but I couldn't leave the guys out

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Post by: doganjo on February 02, 2011, 05:11:21 pm

I think they are lovely.  If I hadn't bought my son-in-law cuff links at Christmas I'd have bought them.  I tried to open the Facebook page link at the bottom of your posts but it failed, have you changed it?

Title: Re: I've been having fun
Post by: ellisr on February 02, 2011, 05:27:38 pm

Try this one hun http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Shoebox-Jewellery-Designs/118495371507757 (ftp://http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Shoebox-Jewellery-Designs/118495371507757)

Title: Re: I've been having fun
Post by: doganjo on February 02, 2011, 05:36:38 pm

For some reason that brings up a DNS error too - I copied it without the HTTP prefix and it worked, but the main photo doesn't show up.
www.facebook.com/pages/Shoebox-Jewellery-Designs/118495371507757 (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shoebox-Jewellery-Designs/118495371507757)

Will go and have a browse now, thank you. ;D

Title: Re: I've been having fun
Post by: Blinkers on February 02, 2011, 07:00:56 pm

Wow - you have a real talent there, they are absolutely delightful.   Lots of luck with the venture.  :wave:

Title: Re: I've been having fun
Post by: ellisr on February 02, 2011, 07:38:19 pm

Thanks, I am trying hard at the moment as i would like this to be my job instead of having to temp all the time you never know I may just pull it off ;)

Title: Re: I've been having fun
Post by: faith0504 on February 02, 2011, 07:52:24 pm

believe in yourself and loads of positive thinking, dreams can and do come true  :wave:

Title: Re: I've been having fun
Post by: plumseverywhere on February 02, 2011, 08:19:41 pm

Scarlett would love that  :) she still gazes at the triplet lambs over the road begging for her own! didn't realise that you are quite nearby, for some reason thought you were in scotland.

Title: Re: I've been having fun
Post by: ellisr on February 02, 2011, 09:18:59 pm

I'm originally from the north east but ended up in somerset but that is a long boring story. Did you get my message on FB about the Taunton and Somerset show it is at taunton racecourse and is billed to be a good 2 days

Title: Re: I've been having fun
Post by: plumseverywhere on February 03, 2011, 07:47:52 am

ooh no, didn't get that message. will go and look for it. thanks

Title: Re: I've been having fun
Post by: faith0504 on February 03, 2011, 02:19:25 pm

hiya, the bracelet arrived this morning, it is STUNNING, thank you so very much, you are a very talented lady, my OH even commented on how nice it is  :bouquet: :wave:

Title: Re: I've been having fun
Post by: ellisr on February 03, 2011, 02:37:54 pm

oh my goodness a man noticed new jewellery ;D It is my pleasure is the size ok for you?

Title: Re: I've been having fun
Post by: faith0504 on February 03, 2011, 02:55:29 pm

its perfect  :wave: good luck with your venture, i hope it works out for you

Title: Re: I've been having fun
Post by: ellisr on February 03, 2011, 03:17:08 pm

fantastic and thanks for the lovely feedback :wave:

Title: Re: I've been having fun
Post by: ellisr on February 03, 2011, 10:21:35 pm

I got a delivery of new beads today and couldn't resist making things. They are both sold

Title: Re: I've been having fun
Post by: faith0504 on February 04, 2011, 01:02:17 pm

they are really good, well done selling them  :wave:

Title: Re: I've been having fun
Post by: ellisr on February 04, 2011, 01:39:02 pm

thanks hun :wave:

Title: Re: I've been having fun
Post by: ellisr on February 05, 2011, 12:30:44 pm

I've been really busy with new designs pop over to
www.facebook.com/# (http://www.facebook.com/#)!/pages/Shoebox-Jewellery-Designs/118495371507757

remember to like my page :wave:

Title: Re: I've been having fun
Post by: faith0504 on February 05, 2011, 06:38:04 pm

i have checked out your new stuff its lovely, the one the really sticks out is the rose necklace and earrings, that is pure class, its really nice, shame i never go anywhere to wear something like that, sure you will sell it before valentines day  :wave:

Title: Re: I've been having fun
Post by: plumseverywhere on February 06, 2011, 08:09:20 am

Do you know, everytime you add new pictures of your gorgeous jewellery, I am now having to physically force myself not to look! I would be buying every day if I could because its so lovely. 

 

Title: Re: I've been having fun
Post by: ellisr on February 06, 2011, 09:26:45 am

Thank you that is so lovely. I am working hard to promote my jewellery it may get a bit more difficult for you. You could always get your friends to buy it then pop round and look at it then lol

I am working on a bit of a show stopper at the moment so I will send you warning before I post the piccy (plumseverywhere) It is a very unique necklace.

Girls please remember to advise OH's what your requirement are for valentines. If it is my jewellery tell me then give him the link and I'll make sure he buys the right one.

Title: Re: I've been having fun
Post by: jippers87 on April 06, 2011, 10:07:23 pm

Your jewellery is really lovely. I have been thinking of starting something similar myself. Your prices are so reasonable.
Don't worry though, I'm in Ireland so won't steal your potential customers!!  ;)

Just had a look at your FB page. I adore the random picture of the  :sheep: in amongst the jewellery!  :hshoe:

Title: Re: I've been having fun
Post by: ellisr on April 07, 2011, 05:26:59 pm

The randomn picture was for the guys here and the follows I have that know I have a smallholding and everyone loves lambs in spring

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Post by: Cavendish on May 09, 2011, 01:37:07 pm

Do you have a website other then Facebook?, I would be really interested in buying some jewellery for my girlfriends birthday.

I really like the jade and gold braclet that you has in your original post, very much her colours do you have anymore of those or are they made to order, or just how you feel at the time?

Title: Re: I've been having fun
Post by: ellisr on May 10, 2011, 03:40:38 pm

I usually do individual pieces and yes a lot to do with the beads and what the lead me to create. I do have a website but it is a bit out of date now www.shoeboxjewellerydesign.741.com (http://www.shoeboxjewellerydesign.741.com) as lambing and a new job has taken a lot of my time this year. I have that bracelet available it is in my folksy store (link at signature) and I have a few bits on The Windy Alley http://thewindyally.co.uk/PrestaShop/category.php?id_category=2100592 (http://thewindyally.co.uk/PrestaShop/category.php?id_category=2100592) If you look at facebook and see anything you like email or pm me and I'll gladly make to your specifications if possible

Title: Re: I've been having fun
Post by: ellisr on May 19, 2011, 09:36:46 am

Ok because of circumstances from being made redundant I am at risk of loosing my house so I am having a sale on everything on facebook just leave me an offer and I'll get back to you to see if your successful www.facebook.com/pages/Shoebox-Jewellery-Designs/118495371507757 (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shoebox-Jewellery-Designs/118495371507757)
lots of new photos going on today so please check it out

Title: Re: I've been having fun
Post by: ellisr on May 19, 2011, 01:37:39 pm

New photos with new makes http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.215221011835192.60838.118495371507757&l=1b8e0d77ff  (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.215221011835192.60838.118495371507757&l=1b8e0d77ff) they are selling fast so if you would like anything please hurry with your offer

Title: Re: I've been having fun
Post by: ellisr on May 21, 2011, 03:46:37 pm

If anyone has been on my facebook page and would like anything that is in my albums please pop a comment on the photo to hold it as I am taking everything to the market tomorrow :love:

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.180172022006758.41935.118495371507757&l=64a79a4053 (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.180172022006758.41935.118495371507757&l=64a79a4053)