With summer coming I decided to make some smaller, bead embroidered pieces for my Etsy shop that are easy to wear with your daily wardrobe. I love a statement piece as much as anybody else. But I wanted to bring in an element of casual style while still maintaining the unique artistry of bead embroidery.
So I created these earrings, call them Purple Reign and intended fully to list them in my store for sale.
Then as I as beading, they started to hypnotize me... and sing to me... and then they batted their sweet little leverbacks as I was taking their picture and you know what?
This prototype pair has now found it's permanent place in my jewelry box. For me.by me.forever mine! Yep, I loved them so much I had to keep them... dang their sweet charm!
BUT I love them so much it's the first time that I'll gladly repeat a design. Why? Because I think every earlobe on the planet needs a pair of these! So I did list them in my Etsy store as made to order.
So if you're looking for some really lightweight fun earrings for the summer, or a gift for someone special, check out my made-to-order listing for Purple Reign! http://www.etsy.com/listing/96147896/purple-reign-bead-embroidered-earrings
Am I the only one that's designed to sell, then decided to keep the piece? What's your me.me.me story???
Hope your week is absolutely fabulous!{Hugs!}
Dawn
4 comments:
Hi Dawn,
Those are pretty and I can see why you would want to keep them.
Therese
Dawn, those earrings are adorable! What a great idea to make them to order so you can sell some AND have some for yourself.
I admit that I'm very guilty of keeping pieces for myself. I get so emotionally attached! I'll have to try your method. :)
Hi,Dawn:
The earrings are so beautiful and special with those fine drops at the ends.No strange-You wanted to keep a pair for Yourself.
Your story reminds me one of mine,when I made an Autumn pendant with the rowan berry batch,made from the copper'Preciosa' and the goldsand gemstone.I had even inserted the photos+description+price in my webshop and looking at the photos I suddenly discovered its real beauty,so I withdrew it from the shop as fast,as I could,before someone decided to buy it.It's so special and unique.Wherever I go with it on my neck,people watch it and curiously ask,'where I have bought it':-))
I wish You a Happy Beading Week -
Hugs-Halinka-
These are so pretty. Up until very recently I have never in 47 years kept a piece for myself. Hey I have been paying the bills. I sell the pieces off my neck or wrist or ears. But in the last few years I have kept a few just for me.
Nicole/Beadwright
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