Urban Jewelry

Awesome Sales for Black Friday!

2011-11-22T14:12:00.000-07:00

This Christmas I have decided I want to do mostly "handmade" (whether by my or others) gifts. This is to help support other "creators" and also have more heartfelt gifts! Anyway, in my browsing of awesome shops for awesome ideas for gifts, it came to my mind that people might be searching the same as I am for black friday sales!

I think that Black Friday Sales shouldn't just apply to commercial stores, but to handmade things as well! So, to help with searching people, I have compiled a list of awesome shops that are participating in Black Friday Deals! Hope it gives you some great ideas!

Over at Alter Delenda they will be having a sale Midnight on thanksgiving through midnight monday night. (basically the start of black friday through the end of cyber monday) It'll be 10% off, plus free shipping. Yay! They have Mens and Women's apparel. Awesome stuff. Love it!

At My Fun Beads they are doing 15% off on Black Friday (code BLACKFRIDAY15) and 15% off on Cyber Monday (code (PCMONDAY15). Beautiful Jewelry there!!

Donna's Earthly Delites Starting Friday 11/25 and continuing through Monday 11/28, receive 20% off when you use coupon code BLACKCYBER20 at checkout. That's 20% off EVERYTHING in the shop, the whole weekend! Beautiful Natural Gemstone Jewelry!

Lilach Oren is offering free holiday shipping! Use this coupon code - SHIPFREE They have fantastic handmade bags. I love them!

The Ladybug Press is having a Black Friday Weekend sale, 15% off use coupon code BLACKFRIDAYWEEKEND

With Crocodile Crunch You can get free Shipping! They offer children's clothing and baby accessories and I'll be offering free shipping with code FREESHIPPING

Since I cant list them all, I will now just add a few links for you to go to that all have black friday deals (and the coupon code if needed). I hope this helps everyone with their holiday shopping! I LOVE etsy deals!!

luciagphoto - Free shipping and free gift wrapping for cyber monday
Loreesjewelrybox - Offering 25% off purchase of $20 or more from 11/25 to 11/29 Coupon code BF25CM
RenaissanceDays - free shipping coupon code SHIPSAIL
gypsybeadpeddler - BLACK FRIDAY/ CYBER MONDAY SALE 25% off any item in the store. Sale begins Nov. 25th at 12:00 a.m. EST/NY time and ends NOV. 28th at 11:59 p.m. EST/NY time. Use coupon code BLACKCYBER2528.
RDBeads - Offering 30% discount Friday through Monday No coupon code Necessary!
mguven84 - 30% off Black Friday through Cyber Monday Coupon Code BLACKFRIDAY30
BellaBeads4U - 10% off all items no coupon needed plus any purchase will entitle buyer to discount coupon to be redeemed for a future purchase!!
KCDesignsshop - 20% off from Friday through Monday (facebook fans get a coupon now through 11/30) coupon code: holiday2011
goddessofthecosmos - 10% off order coupon code givemeten
ladykjewels - Sal until 11/28 for 15% off coupon code CYBERSALE2011
LaleePops82 - 11/25-11/28 20% off purchase coupon code BFCM20
clayillusions - 20% off Black Friday to Cyber monday coupon code BLACKFRIDAY20
SFBeads - 20% off 11/25 to 11/28 coupon code BLKFR20
GlassPeace - 25% off until Dec. 20!! Coupon Code EARLYBIRD
jmijewelry - 25% off sale with free shipping no code needed

JadeLouiseDesigns - 20% off from Friday until 8am Monday - first 5 sales receive a surprise gift! Coupon Code BLACKFRIDAY
StudioSharon - 20% off Black Friday through Cyber Monday coupon code TWENTYPERCENTOFF

MySweetPotato3 - 15% off code: Holiday2011
seelorisew - 20% discount 11/24 to 12/2 and always free shipping coupon code blackfriday2011
DESIGNandCREATE - 10% off anything in the store through until 11/28th code Christmas2011

Black Friday at Urban Jewelry!

2011-11-18T13:35:00.000-07:00

Black Friday?!?! Its so soon! What ever shall I do?!?! I have absolutely no idea (well besides shopping haha!) I mean what shall I do for all those lovely customers? I know!!!

I do declare on this day, that from today until the end of black friday, everything shall be 40% off!!!!! YOU HEARD ME!!!

head over to http://www.etsy.com/shop/urbanjewelry

Enter the code blackfri11 for your 40% off!!

Crafting!

2011-11-09T15:57:00.000-07:00

Lately I have been at a crafting stand still. I'm just starting back into school, just got back from a trip to Canada with my kids, in the middle of rearranging storage closets to try and get Christmas Decorations and snow gear out - its been hectic! I always feel at such a creative loss when I can't sit down and craft!

I'm really not the "every single day, sit down and craft" type. I know women like that, who make something new everyday, and I honestly idolize them! Haha! People like the girl from Naptime Journal. Oh my goodness How does she do it?! She is fantastic! I feel crafty just for looking at her blog!!
Or the Crafty Cupboard! Sometimes I just want to move back to Arizona to be her friend, and sneak peaks at the stuff she's doing (Then steal her ideas haha!).

However, I have to be honest - I'm a student again, I'm a full time mother, my husband is a student for part of the year plus he works. Sometimes, I need to give myself a break. If you are like me, please dont be so hard on yourself! Its hard work being a mom! And if you are trying to teach yourself to sew (like I am - I know straight lines haha!), or teaching yourself new jewelry making techniques (again like me), trying to go through the FLYlady program (more details on that in another post), or whatever your current situation where you are running around like a chicken with its head cut off, go easy on yourself!! Its something I need to learn as well! Sometimes being crafty means simply going on one of these many wonderful blogs and getting ideas for your next project. Sometimes it means just coloring with your 2 year old. Smile! Keep calm and get your crafty on!

Be Unique! Be Yourself! Be Beautiful you!

Wonderful Cause

2011-11-04T12:14:00.000-06:00

While on etsy today, I came across a post on one of my teams that filled my eyes a little with tears. From what I understand, a shop is teaming up with a local rugby team to whose member was diagnosed with breast cancer. Here is what the shop owner she says:

".Scylla 4 Sara Fundraiser - Multi-Card PacksFrom EngineeringElegance

The Milwaukee Scylla Women’s Rugby Football Club has teamed with Engineering Elegance to raise funds for one of their own.

At just 33 years old, one of the Milwaukee Scylla rugby players, Sara, was diagnosed with Stage 2A Breast Cancer. She has a long battle ahead of her with surgeries and chemotherapy. Sara is a courageous, strong and determined young woman who is ready to take on the battle, just as she does on the rugby field.

All proceeds from these 5-card packs will be donated to offset Sara’s medical expenses and needs."

by EngineeringElegance

It jsut warms my heart that people would go to such extents to help someone out that is in for such a battle. I am hoping to do my part and have some people head over to the shop to buy the 5-card packs to help with this great cause. Even if we can bring just one or two people over there to purchase it, I know it would help. Every little bit counts! Every small $10 will lift a little more of the burden off of this brave woman's shoulders. Please help!!

Thanksgiving Fashions!

2011-11-02T17:05:00.010-06:00

I love fall. For most it means some leaves mixed with snow, and who can forget thanksgiving! I just LOVE the colors of falls - oranges, reds, yellows, sometimes even purples! oh its beautiful! Leaves, and sometimes snow! Some people have their homes beautifully decorated for the season with leaves and pumpkins and the colors. I love the clothes and the hats and sweaters! Its not yet freezing enough for huge jackets so you can still see the awesome fall wardrob you just bought! LOVE IT!

Anyway, here are some wonderful fall things I have found to share with you!

Tote bag by Structured Caos
I love the colors of this bag and the texture!! How beautifully made and what great vibrant fall colors!

Necklace by contempojewels

This Rhodonite tree is almost the same color as the one in my front yard! Its so beautiful! What a great capture of this fall color! So Beautiful!

Necklace by me! Urban Jewelry!

Necklace by Chatham's Crossing
I LOVE the colors! How bright and vibrat and I love the brassy color of the fixings!!

Suade Cuff by JewelMeShop
Oh my goodness I love the Suade!! It just looks so "fall"ish!! Love!

Fascinator by msformaldehyde
Oh I wish I looked good in things like this! Look at those feathers! I Love the color!!! The different orange tones! Beautiful!

Table Runner by SewHappytoSew
I love this for a thanksgiving table! It fits the colors perfectly, it has such a great pattern! I love how nothing is necessarily the focus, but the entire thing just draws the eye!

Oh How I love fall!! Remember that you can find all of these artists by clicking on their name or the picture, or you can find them on Etsy as well!

Bundle up! Stay warm! And Remember: Be Unique! Be Yourself! Be Beautiful You!

Favorite.

2011-11-02T14:20:00.000-06:00

This is one of my all time favorite pieces that I've made so far. I dont know why I love it so much - probably has something to do with my favorite color being blue. I love love love it. Sometimes I wonder why i'm selling it, but then I remember that I want someone to wear it who loves it as much as I do and for it to make them smile. Thats my goal.

Anyway, you can click HERE and see more stuff that I've created.

All Hallow's Eve!

2011-10-31T16:27:00.000-06:00

For those of you like me, I'm not a fan of Hallowe'en! Partly because I'm not allowed to trick or treat anymore; however, most of it stems from the hatred of being scared! Seriously, I hate being scared! I get nightmares from the trailers in the movie theaters that are advertising scarey movies. However, having said that, its fun to decorate for!

Courtesy of Nap Time Journal

How cute is that?! Seriously she comes up with the most creative things! She is awesome!! Sometimes I like to just sit and look at her blog longingly, not only for her creative abilities, but for her having the room to do it (I currently live in a small townhome full of baby toys haha).

I have been searching for kids crafts to do with my daughter all halloween. Some of the most fun ones i've found come from a site called the Crafty Crow. She always has such adorable things, and so easy for kids!! I love it! One of my favorites was this one:
My 2 year old daughter is just learning how to use glue so this one was great for her! Go Here for the Tutorial.

Anyways I hope everyone has a safe and happy halloween!

As Always: Stay Beautiful, Stay you!

New Trends for Fall!!

2011-10-29T21:56:00.000-06:00

While Browsing the internet, I found this year's Fall Jewelry Trends! Go Figure! Here is a great Slide Show about it! But in case you cant Get there, here it is...

1. Chunky Filigree. Its basically oversized shapes, beautiful rounded curves, antique type of things!
Bracelet by Victoria's Charms
Earrings by PearlsPlusLLC
Earrings by AnnaSiivonen
Necklace by Chatham's Crossing

2. Long Stranded Earrings (like almost to shoulders). These are the LONG earrings that dust your shoulders and tickle your neck!
Earrings by CharleneSevier
Earrings by harmonieandme
Earrings by MiShelli
Earrings by AnnaSiivonen
Earrings by Twisted Beauty Jewelry

3. Floral Bronze. This is the antique thing showing itself again! Lovely florals or bushes or trees etc.
Bracelet by Victoria's Charms
Earrings by ASimpleKindOfFancy
Earrings by Victorian Swag

4. Anything Neon. Oh the 80s and 90s. Ah! Some of you look back on this as your worst style era. Guess what... its coming back!!
Necklace by tarren
Earrings by BodyArtByJennifer
Bracelet by PearlsPlusLLC
Necklace, Bracelet, Earrings by ThreeSweetBirds
Bracelet by Victoria's Charms
Earrings by ASimpleKindOfFancy
Earrings by TheMechanicalKoi

5. Metalic Chokers - basically metal chokers, shiney, pretty, etc!!
(Choker by juliechristie aka Cocktail GLASS)
Choker by DonnasArtisanDesigns
Choker by DonnasArtisanDesigns

There you have it! Some new trends for the fall, and some beautiful examples of each! Thank you to all who lent me their work for this post! Make sure to check out their etsy sites and maybe even purchase some of these awesome pieces for your fall and winter wardrobs!!!

As always: Stay Beatiful, Stay You!

(List found on http://www.refinery29.com/)

Feature!

2011-10-18T16:59:00.000-06:00

This week's Feature is by a very good Friend of mine: Missy! Missy inspired me to explore different ways of creating Jewelry - Clay, pendants, etc.

She Creates beautiful One of a kind pieces. She is such an inspiration. The featured piece here is called the "Nanna Necklace". Here is her story about her inspiration for it:

I designed this necklace having the image of my Nanna, who was an amazing seamstress, always wearing her scissors around her neck on a long piece of cut fabric. And so in honor of her, this necklace features a scissors charm (59 mm long), a beautiful handmade rose fabric button set in an antique bronze lace bezel and a vintage pearl button attached to the chain where the lobster claw clasp attaches.

See more of Missy's work at Victorian Swag on Etsy!

Clay Jewelry

2011-10-17T15:58:00.000-06:00

Right now I LOVE LOVE LOVE making Clay Jewelry! It looks so pretty when its all polished and set! It really captures detail and you can customize it any way you want to! How Fabulous right?

Good Ideas

2009-10-19T22:08:00.000-06:00

Here are some ideas of what I can make for you or your loved ones. Remember also I can usually duplicate anything beaded, so if you have a favorite necklace that you want in another color, I can make it!

Flyer!

2009-10-18T20:29:00.000-06:00

So here is my new flyer for everyone to see. It was designed graciously by my close Friend Kim Loewen (talented isnt she!!). Anyways, send it to your friends, co-workers, family etc to give them an idea for Christmas!!

Recent pieces!

2009-10-10T23:09:00.000-06:00

New update!

For those of you who know, and those of you who dont.. I make fabulous beaded jewelry. I have been selling it for a few years now, to family and friends when they need it or like something.

As many of you may know, we are moving back up to Rexburg Idaho in December. I did some figuring and our move up to rexburg is (of course) going to take some money. ANYHOO to the point.

I need to sell at least 25 + sets of jewelry over the next 3 months to pay for our move, However, I need as much help as I can get! Which means I need some verbal advertising done in the various cities and states you all live in. I'm going to be making some fliers this week that you (and those in other states like Idaho, Washington, New York and other places Josh and I have family/friends) can hand out to people, stick up on church bullitan boards (or discreetly announce in relief society ) Could you do some major promoting and "making-me-look-good" type of stuff and when i get my fliers done, I'll send them to those who would like them to have some on hand so when people say "I have no idea what to get so and so for christmas", you can whip it out and say "GET THEM THIS!"

Anyways, this would help a bunch!

So here are some recent pieces which I am so proud of myself for!!!

Mother's Day Sale

2009-04-25T01:39:00.001-06:00

Hello everyone! Can you believe that mother's day is just around the corner? It's so strange how fast the year has gone by so far!
I just wanted to remind everyone but my handmade custom jewelry makes a GREAT mother's day present! Its custom, which means it is made solely for that special mother/wife/daughter/girlfriend that you have in mind; its handmade so you know that there was great time and care put into every piece; its a great price; and honestly what woman doesn't love jewelry?!

One thing that i wanted to share as well, are the great matching pieces I have for mothers and daughters. My daughter was recently given her baby blessing in church and I made her a bracelet to match the necklace I had! It was darling (pictures on the group page)! So dad's, this would be a DARLING idea for those new mothers!
Also, I am offering 20% off of all mother's day orders! YAY SAVINGS! Its definitely a bargain!
Order now, so that I have plenty of time to make it, and ship it off to you in time for mother's day!
Love you all! And thanks for your continuing support!

Christie

Some More

2009-04-05T23:15:00.000-06:00

Pricings

2009-04-05T23:01:00.000-06:00

In general, My prices are as follows:

Bracelets:
One strand $7.50
Two Strand $8.00
Four Stand $10.00
Five Strand or More $12.00

Necklaces:
Range from $7.50 to $12
(Depending on level of difficulty and how long it takes to make)

Earrings:
$5 Per Set

Sets:
Range from $12-$25 (Depending on the design of the set, etc)

(Disclaimer: Prices are subject to change based on difficulty, amount of time it takes to make, and to accommodate for shipping costs)

Some Older Pieces

2009-04-05T22:22:00.000-06:00

These pieces were done a while ago, but are still part of my design inventory!

Introducing...

2009-04-05T22:16:00.000-06:00

Introducing the Urban Jewelry Spot!

I offer beautiful jewelry, custom and handmade. Jewelry-making is a great passion of mine that I have decided to put to use to help support my ever growing family. I am able to duplicate almost any piece of beaded jewelry, and can make orders as custom as you want! All pieces/designs shown on this site can be done in any color you want.

Please don't hesitate with questions, special orders or requests. Comments are also very much appreciated!

All business will either be conducted through cash in person (or by mail for friends and family) or through paypal.

Look around, place an order, and remember to tell your friends!

Christie