Moving Chains to New Shop on Artfire

Many of you visit my Etsy shop to buy sterling silver and gold vermeil chains. I've been stocking up, because I always ship more chain orders in the fall and winter than during the rest of the year. This year Etsy threw me a hurdle--they've changed the rules about what is acceptable to sell there, and commercially finished chains are no longer allowed. I can leave what I already have listed until the end of the year, but I can't relist any chains that sell out, or add any new ones.

While I understand the reasoning behind the decision, and personally agree with it, the timing could not have been worse for me! I've been looking at other venues to make the chains available, and I've decided to add them to my Bonanzle shop and open a shop on ArtFire.

I've spent the past few days setting up shop on ArtFire, where commercially finished chains are welcomed. To help kick off the new digs, I've got a coupon code you can use to save 15% on everything at LuckyGirlTrading on ArtFire: LUCKYME

I've still got a good bit of inventory to list there, so if you're looking for something and don't see it just let me know!

Visit LuckyGirlTrading's ArtFire Shop

Even More Earrings from Mr. LuckyGirl

My sweetie has been hard at work, he's made over 2 dozen different pairs of earrings for me to photograph and list. Here are just 3 of them, all priced at $16. I'm slowly getting them listed in my Etsy shop, so stop in often to see the wide range of colors and shapes we have. I know there are several mother of pearl pieces, crackle glass in a rainbow of colors, and alabaster spheres that are gorgeous!

Kumihimo with Custom Dyed Silk

Earlier this year I ordered some silk thread from Flo at Queen Creek Supply. It was a bit of an adventure: I wanted specific colors, and we had to come up with a color standard that we could both see and that wouldn't be affected by variations in computer monitors. Flo, genius that she is, suggested that I pick out paint samples at a local home improvement store and send her the color numbers. I had so much fun just playing with the little paint cards, it took me nearly a week to decide on colors for the thread.

I love the way the threads turned out! The colors are terrific, not bright or bold, but subdued and elegant. I've braided two kumihimo necklaces so far, one in light and dark green, and one in warm brown and tangerine. I've got a nice lot of colors left to work with, so you can expect more necklaces in the next few months.

I'll be ordering from Flo again, so if you've got a specific color request just let me know. She also dyes a variety of silk ribbons and cords, and I'm anxious to work with something with more bulk than this fine thread. The shop is closed through the rest of this month, but have a look a November--Flo's dyed silk is gorgeous!

New From My Kiln

I had so much fun making this Skulls and Bones Tic-Tac-Toe Game. I've been looking for a good theme for another set, maybe trees? Suggestions--as always--are welcome.


Another bubbly candle holder, this one in cranberry.


And a beautiful incense burner in shades of red and orange.