Favorites Blooms

I love when the roses first appear. Mine started blooming this week.
Here are a few rose finds from my teams EtsyNJ and the JETs.
Sincerelybeaded features this pink rose necklace, one of several floral designs in the shop.

A beautiful rose cameo necklace from coco's greenhouse

Love blue? How about a blue rose from ArtmadebyTammy?


Searching Etsy.com for beautiful handmade items is easy! Be sure to use the terms "etsynj" or "jetteam" in addition to your desires to find many, many beautiful creations !

wordless wednesday

Mother's Day Treasure hunt

The JET team on etsy is having a Mother's day treasure hunt from Thursday April 30 through Sunday May 3.
There will be FREE jewelry to be won! And sales galore!~
Here are just a few samples from the great shops that will be participating. 

Above is  the Midnight Whisper necklace, from Beads Me, just super jewelry creations from the other side of the world- Australia ! You'll find a great variety of creative designs at this shop, all at excellent prices.

Wordplay pendant necklace, from Marcie Jane Designs.  A newcomer to the Jet team, with many vibrant ideas and beautiful creations.
And talk about some great prices!  These adventurine earrings with sterling silverfrom Jewelry Creations by Kendraare offered at a terrific price. Please visit her shop to see for yourself!  I know they are beautifully crafted and you will get wonderful service as well.

I'll try to give you some more sneak peeks at the Mother's Day hunt... stay tuned for fun shopping.

My new affair!

I'll admit that I just love working with metal. We have a relationship= the sound of the saw, the clink of the hammer. But it has limited color. I'm not skilled with enamel. So what can I do? I'm having an affair with glass! No I can't make it- but I buy it and wear it! Some of my favorite shops Combustionglassworks>,EmotionalOasis.....Both make just beautiful finished glass. For beads I just love this shop, Ellen Dooley
What ever your passion, just love it and flaunt it!

New creations

I've been busy. There is nothing I would rather do than make jewelry. Sterling silver and I have a good relationship. It doesn't talk back, and we can both be a bit stubborn!
I've been making rings. Each one is different. Express your moods with your jewelry!

Visit my Etsy shop to see them all.

Wordless Wednesday

JET Spring Fling Sale

It's time for another great sale from the Jewelry on Etsy team. Everyone is having different offers in their shop.
You can visit the JET team page and browse through all the participating shops.
It's hard to choose, because the JET team has dozens of great shops.
Here are just afew of the selections that will be ON SALE:

Just shop! You will great designs by wonderful artists!

Spring Fever in New Jersey

Etsy NJ shops are having a Spring Fever sale! Lots of shops.. lots of great discounts! You can see all the shops and their sales here.
I'm highlighting just several of the really interesting shops that make handmade items in New Jersey. Who says we don't make things here anymore????
From beebdesigns, a very unique baby gift!
The Dragon's Den has really cool soaps, lotions and candles. I bought several for Christmas presents last year.
Who wouldn't love these cute turtle soaps?

Liesl's Made has really cool sewn and fabric creations. WE all get too many plastic shopping bags... and we try to reuse them. These bag holders are just great and very pretty too!

Shop local! Shop handmade. Keep your money close to home!

Shop Local!

Ok, so I have to do some more shameless self promotion. In addition to my virtual jewelry shops , Capital City Craft Studio does have a tiny footprint in downtown Trenton. We're tucked in at the Classics Bookstore at 117 Warren Street. I can't think of a better place to shop. In addition to used books, many rare and unusual titles, you can find titles by local authors. And now, when we are all trying to save pennies, you can find books a great prices, plus you can even trade in your gently read titles for store credit. What could be better?
Right now, Capital City Craft Studio is featuring some of our products designed for children... dinnerware, picture frames and these really cool dolls, handmade in New Jersey. Why not stop by and take a look?

Valentine's Day Trunk Show by the JETs

The Jewelry on Etsy Team will be hosting their first Trunk Show on Thursday, February 5, at 12:00 noon EST in the Etsy Virtual Labs. Come join us in The Gallery. Twenty of the JET members will showcase a wide variety of fine handcrafted jewelry, from beaded creations to metal work. Be the first to answer a trivia question and win one of the many door prizes we'll be giving away! Below is a sampling of just a few of the JET creations that you'll see at the show. Come find out what special Valentine sales our JETs are offering. Hope to see you there.

One of the shops that will be featured is Emotionaloasis , one of the team leaders who keeps us on our toes! Here is just one of her fabulous heart creations.

The Jet team members all have varied skills, styles and talents.  I had the pleasure to meet several of them recently, one of whom is Silvercanyons. If you are looking for a personalized gift, this is the shop to visit! There are many custom stamped sterling silver designs available, all at very affordable prices! Here is just one of the custom items available.

New Jersey Love

Valentine's day is coming up quickly!

I decided to look through all my EtsyNJ team shops and show you some great picks for your Valentine!

If you are really on a budget, here's a lovely bracelet from madebymelissa.  Melissa is one of our leaders who spends lots of time helping the team. Be sure to look through her shop for lots of very affordable creations!

Of course we all need to buy Valentine's cards, check out this one from thepapercrown1.  Another great paper artist on out team is AJKArtistry.  She makes simply fabulous cards, but I think this is one of my favorites.

AbbieRoad has some wonderful artwork. This print is great for a guy or gal, or a loveless friend who could use a present just because they are great! Abbie is anoth of our team leaders and gives us all a lot of her love!

For more great finds from New Jersey go to etsy and use the term "etsynj team" to search!

Economic recovery

Times are tough. I've got afew ideas to help you get through and help with the recovery at the same time!

BUY HANDMADE- I've talked about this before. When you buy from an artist you keep the money here as well as support a real person. There are great places to find handmade goods like ETSY.COM  and ARTFIRE.COM.

EAT LOCALLY- Similar to above.  While the chain restaurants hire your neighbors, your money gets shipped off to the corporate HQ which is where? Eat at your corner diners and pubs.  The money will stay in your community.

SHOP CONSIGNMENT SHOPS- Similar to the above.  Your money stays in your community, often going to help a good cause.  You'll also save a bundle buying gently used goods.

PARK YOUR CAR- Walk, bike, take public transportation. Sure gas prices have dropped, but you can be certain they will rise again.  Plus, you'll be helping save the planet.

BUY YOUR LOCAL NEWSPAPER- Local newspapers are all under assault from economic forces.  Do you need your local news? Probably! Think of the advertising you rely upon, news on local issues, and don't forget the comics!

Meeting Crafty Friends

I've been very lucky to have met many new crafty friends from Etsy.  While meeting folks from New Jersey is only slightly challenging, trying to meet members of the JET (Jewelry on Etsy Team) has been more challenging, since we are spread over the globe.

Today I was very fortunate to have the opportunity to meet the lovely Angelika from Vandiva and Vandivalicous.  We could have talked all day, but alas, I had  plane to catch. What was most interesting was the fact that although our backgrounds are totally different, we had many common threads running through our lives.

I have to also say that everyone I have met so far has been just terrific! I have been very pleased them all.

More shopping alternatives

Another great place to find handmade items is Artfire.com.

I've moved some of my items there.

If you have seen something at my Etsy shop, and can't find it, try looking at my Artfire shop

I listed these fun wine glass charms! and some other items, all handmade by me!

Thanksgiving weekend specials

My two teams on Etsy are having lots of specials this weekend to intice shoppers!

The Jet team is having another trivia hunt on Sunday and Monday.  Lots of our members are having sales this weekend. Search the tag "jetteam" to see all the wonderful creations by Jet team members. There are designs of all kinds!

You visit a list of shops to answer the questions and some one will win free jewelry!

here is Sunday's thread.

My EtsyNJ team is also having many sales. You can search the tag "etsynj team" to find lots of great items all made here in the Garden State!

You can also visit our blog to read all about the sales!

Great new gifts

I've added some new holiday gifts at Capital City Craft Studio. Hand made in USA! Glass hearts and stars, angels and snow people. Need something for that person who has everything? This is the place to find the unique and unusual!

Holiday gifts

I did most of my shopping at two craft shows. The first, the Handmade Faire, was on a stormy day. The poor folks who were outside had a rough day. Many Etsy craft people were selling their wares.

The second was in Point Pleasant at OM Baby. We all had a great time, even though some of did not sell very much. But I'm happy. Most every one is getting handmade gifts that were made here in the USA.

Hopefully, you will look for local artists when you shop on line. There are all kinds of craft shows on every weekend, it's not too difficult to find one!

How to get the presents you want!

First , I want to say that this year, more than ever, it's important to shop USA.  Keep the money you are spending here. When you buy handmade in USA, you are helping to support an artist! 

I can't take credit for this idea. It came from one of my fellow EtsyNJ crafters, and it's a fabulous suggestion!

One an account on Etsy.com for your spouse, so, friend or whomever is buying you lots of presents. Use the account to pick all the items that you love and put them in your favorites folder.

Then give the login information to the pther person so they can see what you want and buy it for you! It's just so easy and everyone will be happy at present opening time.

Happy shopping everyone!

Want jewelry? Jet Holiday Sale

Gift giving time will be here before you know it!  The Jet ( Jewelry on Etsy Team) is having their annual sale 10/26 to 11/8.  The many shops , each with their own style and collection, have their own specials.  Want jewelry?  This is where to buy it!  Shop early for the best selection, many items are one of a kind and will not be repeated. When you visit Etsy.com, search tags for "jhsjetteam" to find the  special sale items in all the shops.

Here are just a few of the lovely creations you can find at the Jet Holiday Sale- happy shopping!

More great NJ artists

One of the rocks of our NJ team is Beachchik.  I just love this t-shirt she has made for little ones... where's mine??????  Take a minute to visit her shop and read her profile.  There are fun creations with the world in mind!

Beachchik will be at our Etsy NJ holiday show at Om Baby in PT. Pleasant on November 8.  Come and bring money.  There will be lots of great creations by New Jersey crafters.