Artbeads.com is doing it again...another great contest...or shall I say a challenge!

They have just launched their latest jewelry design contest at Artbeads! The Make it for Mom Challenge is all about creating that perfect design for Mom while have some fun. The winner of this jewelry design contest will receive a $250 Artbeads.com Gift Card and their winning design will also be featured in the Artbeads Learning Center. All design submissions must contain at least 50% products available at the Artbeads.com website. Contestants must be 18 or older to enter and this contest is open to entrants worldwide. The winner will be determined by a public vote on Facebook starting at midnight (Pacific Time) on Mother’s Day.

As if that isn't enough they are also having a sale...hurry over as it ends tomorrow Saturday April 23rd, you can save 15% on your order of $45 or more in their Make it for Mom Sale going on right now. Just enter coupon code ZZ-MOM15 at checkout to take advantage of these fantastic savings. Don't forget to hurry over...

A heart felt "thank you" our friends from Artbeads.com...
Cheers

"One in a Million"

My next show, as you can see from the above poster is tomorrow evening!
Hope to see you there!!!

Cheers!

One Woman Show!

I had my very first "one woman show" on December 3rd...I'm happy to say it was an amazing success!!! So much so I'm planning on doing it again for Valentine's Day, which may possibly be a Men's Night and Mother's Day! I've had many requests to do "home parties", I'm not particularly interested in them. I decided to give this idea a try. A similiar principle but not in someones home. I wasn't sure how it would be attended but ...it was worth the risk and thankfully it paid off!!!

My son-in-law manages a family owned restaurant and we came to an arrangement to hold our "Silver Christmas", (which is what we called it) in the "Living Room" of his establishment, Cecil's Eatery and Beer Society, corner of Main & Wylde, downtown, North Bay. The "Living Room" is a party/conference room but the way it has been finished it has a charming atmosphere...the authentic brick walls, brass ceiling, and comfy leather chairs and tables create the perfect ambiance for what Dawn and I had in mind!!!

My daughter managed to snap a few photos before we opened, both of us have tried before to take photos of the set up during a show...but for what ever reason they didn't turn out well! These ones are presentable... This was the table at the entrance where guests filled out ballots for the door prize!

We set up two 8 foot tables with a small space in between...it was difficult to take a shot of both tables together ...but it gives you an idea!

This is the table to the left...

This is the table to the right...if you look closely you will see part of wrapping/working/etc. table... I need a spot to "work" as I always custom fit pieces while my customers wait.

I realize the photos do not give close ups of the jewelry...but Dawn was trying to show the setup!!!
For the last year I have been trying to come up with a different way to display my pieces but so far I've not made a decision. So for now, this will do!


Cheers