fp 7/19/2013

as i said before, i had the honor of being featured in a great deal of treasuries as challenge winner for the week.  in fact, we ended up with a record number of entries...close to 200!  it was amazing.  after a wonderful front page appearance on the 18th, i ended up with another amazing front page treasury feature on the 19th!  this amazingly awesome treasury by pamela of pamelajoycedesigns:

jet set romance in winter

pamela make absolutely amazing decor, signs, and pillow covers.  check this one out!!  i love it!

you are my sunshine

fp 7/18/13

i had the pleasure of winning the trendsetting team weekly challenge and so had fellow teammates featuring my "goldmine" necklace in their treasuries for the week.  on the 18th, one of the treasuries graced the front page of etsy!  what a thrill!  here is the beautiful treasury by lynn of marooned jewelry

they had a farmstead

lynn has lovely jewelry in her shop!  like this lovely beauty!

broken china ring

fp 6/3/2013

i received a notice from an etsy friend that my necklace was on the fp last night!  of course, i missed witnessing it myself by a matter of minutes, but it definitely doesn't take away from the sheer excitement of having the honor of one of my pieces on the front page of etsy!

here is the lovely treasury by pat mcwhorter:

why not

the treasury is from a game called "fast and furious" where team members feature a shop's item in treasuries and try to get the item either 200 views or a sale.  my fabulous trendsetting team friends did a wonderful job creating gorgeous treasuries around my 'coal' necklace....and this one received grand prize of the front page!


pat has some fabulous art and note cards in her shop.  she is on vacation right now, so i can't post links to any of her lovely pieces, but definitely check her shop out!

d'or featured

i was featured in an absolutely lovely blog a couple weeks ago!  i was out of town when i discovered it, but i wanted to share my excitement here with you all on the wonderful surprise i had when i found my earrings featured over at cottage and vine!

d'or

rené included my d'or golden pearl earrings in a lovely mother's day gift guide.  i absolutely adored her other selections as well!  gorgeous aqua vases, petite peach ombre bowls, and other sweet and whimsical items for mom!  thank you so much rené for including my earrings among such lovely finds.


be sure to go check out cottage and vine!  her blog is absolutely amazing and chock full of design inspiration and delicious recipe ideas!

front page 5/7/13

i had the honor of having my earrings featured on the front page of etsy while i was out of town on vacation!  what an absolute delight!  the earrings are one of my favorites, and ones that i personally wear ALL THE TIME.  it was such a thrill to hop onto etsy one morning to see my earrings there!

here is the lovely treasury:

shoreline by bonnie

and i absolutely adore bonnie's shop, pea pod jewelry designs!  she has such sweet and classic jewelry! this is one of my absolute favorites:

teal brass patina earrings

what an absolute treat!!

if you want to see the lovely "squarish" earrings featured in the front page treasury, check them out here

fabulous features

i am thrilled to have my d'or golden pearl necklace featured on two lovely blogs!  with mother's day right around the corner, go check them out for some fabulous mother's day inspiration!

fiberbungalow

and

two birds boutique

and be sure to check out averybethdesigns for some wonderful jewelry ideas for mom (or you) too!

d'or

Why I want to win a membership to Product Marketing Breakthrough

I opened my handmade jewelry business, AveryBethDesigns, in August, 2012, after 4 years of waiting and wishing for the chance to make this dream of mine a reality.  I began years ago creating necklaces for friends and knew that it was something I wanted to turn into a business.  Once my husband got on board with the huge investment starting a business would be, I ran with it and now have my own jewelry business on Etsy.  I have been open for eight months and have had 50 sales.  While this is a good start, it is definitely only the beginning of where I see this business going.

I have networked via Facebook, Twitter, my blog, and purchased a domain for the future of the business.  After watching Andreea's videos, I have already made some adjustments to open up the chance for wholesale business, as well as created an email newsletter sign up option and spread the word on my various social media sites to try and garner more interest in my shop.

I would be absolutely thrilled to get a chance to win a free lifetime membership to Product Marketing Breakthrough.  As a stay at home mom to two children, living on one income doesn't afford the chance to make this huge investment…even though I know it will be worth it!  I know that my husband would not be on board with that level of investment.  And yet, I absolutely want to take my business to the next level and be able to contribute a significant income to our little family.  I want to make back our initial investment on this business and knock the socks off of my husband with my resounding success far beyond!

With a lifetime membership, I would be able to jumpstart my business and have the confidence to take action that i KNOW will make a difference.  I have been so motivated after watching the four video series and have already started taking steps to grow my business into what i know it can become.  With the resources and organized information that this program provides, I know that I can feel confident that all my worries and questions can be answered with the PMB program and provide me with a guideline for how to proceed. With access to media lists and source contacts, I know that I can get my jewelry featured and take control of the growth of my business.

In three years, I see my Etsy shop thriving, my jewelry in 2-3 local boutique stores, and perhaps a large retail outlet.  I want to have my jewelry featured in 2-4 magazines.  I want to be a "featured shop" on 2-4 large traffic and highly popular blogs.  I also want to have my jewelry sold on a high end exclusive site such as BRIKA.  Of course, this would all be without the advantage of PMB.  WITH the help of PMB, I imagine I could reach far beyond these goals.  Overall, I plan on my business being organized, smooth running, and highly successful…with even farther to go!  And hopefully with the help and resources of the Positive Marketing Breakthrough system, I can reach these goals faster and more confidently.

Want to help me win the contest for a free membership with Positive Marketing Breakthrough?  Click this link and "like" my entry!!  Thank you!



Patricia Bryant
averybethdesigns.etsy.com

cynosure

opulence

etiolate

breakfast at tiffany's!

i am so excited to be a part of the upcoming craft fair hosted by NW woman power networking events. this month's theme is...you guessed it..."breakfast at tiffany's"!  there will be 50+ vendors at the event, including your's truly...that would be ME!

this event comes just in time to pick up a lovely gift for you mother for mother's day!  and, what do you know, women LOVE jewelry.  so be sure to stop by my booth and get her something she will love.

the show is at the spokane events & catering off of east sprague on april 25th from 5-8pm.  here is the facebook page for the event:  breakfast at tiffany's craft fair

i have been a busy bee getting all of my display items ready and tagging all of my jewelry for the show next week.  this will be my second craft fair and i am excited for a really good turn out.

so, if you love craft shows, and happen to be near the spokane area, this event is for YOU!

want to see what will be at my booth?  come check out averybethdesigns on etsy!

new to the shop today!

cynosure

subscribe now!

i have been working on something rather exciting...

now you can subscribe to the averybethdesigns newsletter and get special announcements and offers sent to your email!  there is a lovely new link you can click to the right of this page called "subscribe for special offers".  this link will open a new window with a form you can fill out to get signed up for special offers...(hint: there might be a fabulous special offer for just signing up!)

also, if you love averybethdesigns and want to help promote the site, you can also now "grab my button" (also on the right of this page).  just copy the code in the box below the image and paste it into your blog's layout html code box and voi-la!  plus, you can let me know that you have done this, and i would be happy to reciprocate!  if you don't have a blog button for me to add to my site, i could always make a mention of you and your shop in my next blog post!

so, get connected to averybethdesigns and sign up for the newsletter!

and don't forget the mother's day sale going on in the shop right now!  use code LOVEMOM for 10% off your order!


(a special thank you to mycoolrealm for the button code!)

two new lovelies to the shop!

"incipient" (citrine)

"incipient" (amethyst)

coming soon...

i recently finished some new pieces for the shop.  i am SO excited about these pieces, as they are more and more in the direction i see my shop going.  i love the natural shape to the stones and the simple elegance the pieces come together to create.  i have always been rather minimalist in my jewelry choices, and yet, i do love a nice statement piece from time to time.  i think these new pieces encompass both aspects.

i have the pictures uploaded to my computer and am currently in the process of editing them.  next will be giving these babies names and getting their listings up and ready on etsy!  spy any you'll be keeping you eye out for in the shop?

be sure to check averybethdesigns for my latest additions!  and don't forget the sale going on now throughout the entire shop!  enter LOVEMOM at checkout to get 10% off your order!  perfect chance to get your mom (or you!) a special little something for mother's day.

**mailing list for averybethdesigns coming soon as well!  soon you will be able to sign up to be the first to hear about special offers and announcements!**

show your mom some love!

i am having a sale throughout the shop in honor of the greatest person alive....MOM!  looking for something special to get that special mom in your life?  well, head on over to AveryBethDesigns and enter code LOVEMOM at checkout to receive 10% off your order!

celebrate

asymmetric

charmed

from necklaces to earrings to bracelets, there is something for every mom.

looking to create something custom for her?  just send me a 'convo' message in etsy (or email me at averybethdesigns (at) gmail.com) and i would be more than happy to work with you!

just be sure to act quickly so that i can get it out to you in time for mother's day (sunday, may 12th)!  

goldmine



so head on over to AveryBethDesigns and pick out something lovely for that lovely mother in your life!  and don't forget to use LOVEMOM for 10% off!

tumble time

i was gifted a tumbler for my birthday to use in my business.  i have been so excited to try it out and see the difference in my pieces after a little tumble.  well, i finally tried it out!

here is what i am using:  the lortone 3A 3lb tumbler.

i decided to try out a metal-only piece first.  the piece definitely came out shinier and full of a gorgeous luster.  however, note to amateur tumblers:  google how to keep necklace chain from getting tangled BEFORE you try it out for the first time.  boy was that chain a mess!

overall, i am VERY excited to try out more of my jewelry in this lovely machine.  this time with some tricks to keep my chain from getting all twisted-sister on me!

new packaging

i am so very excited to receive my new batch of packaging supplies!  and even more excited that i finally went through my initial batch!  i really liked what i had initially, but i wanted to invest a little more and so had some custom earring cards made.  i am also switching up my box color a little bit...it is actually what i originally wanted to go with, but now i can make it happen!  as soon as i go through my original ribbon, i will likely change that up slightly as well...though perhaps only by narrowing down my options!

i can't wait to get all the supplies in and use them!  if you want to see what the new packaging will be, come check out averybethdesigns and place an order for you or a loved one!  the new packaging will be in place after the holidays!

one last day to get your orders in in time for holiday shipping!  come check out the shop and order by december 18th!  if you want to place an order after the 18th, send me a convo on etsy and we can work out an upgrade in shipping.

happy holidays!!

black friday / cyber monday

i am offering FREE SHIPPING on domestic orders for black friday / cyber monday through the whole weekend (11/23 - 11/26).  head over to averybethdesigns to check out details and pick up some gifts for the loved ones in your life for this holiday season!

etsy shop

the process

i have been finding myself inspired to create lately.  i have a small, but decent collection of gemstones and materials that i continually look through and find myself moved to create different pieces.  i love how various stones look together.  a pair of earrings can look so very different when one single gemstone is replaced!

i think my favorite thing about creating jewelry is the creative process.  i love making one of a kind pieces.  i am able to use whatever stones i am moved to use in that moment and then create a piece.  perhaps i have enough stones to make another, but overall, i create a piece and then look to see what inspires me next.  i know that it causes more work for me on the selling end of things...coming up with names, writing descriptions, but honestly i love all that too!  i used to write poetry when i was younger and i miss it quite a bit.  writing jewelry descriptions and giving them names taps into that creative energy i miss so much.

i have to be careful not to just shop and shop for gemstones and components.  i will see various stones and metals and HAVE to have them for a piece.  i hold myself back almost every time, but it is rather difficult.  i am hoping that once my sales pick up (crossing fingers) that i will be able to indulge a bit more in this aspect of making jewelry.  i love searching for pieces that i can envision using in one piece or another.  already my style and tastes have branched out.  i thought i would stick to pretty simple items, but my mind is wanting me to go farther and more creative.  it will be wonderful when i can act on that!

i have added a bunch of new items to my shop and still have more coming!  it is so exciting to see my little etsy shop grow!  i hope with more and more people seeing my shop and my jewelry through various avenues, that soon it will take off and i can do a little happy dance of joy.  heck, if the happy dance of joy i did after my first sale is any standard to go by, it will be one *heck* of a happy dance!


patricia
http://www.etsy.com/shop/AveryBethDesigns

opening shop!

i am just about ready to open up my etsy shop!  i finished up working with the amazing Avocado & Willow Studio on my banner, icons, avatars, etc.  i could't be more pleased!  and i am almost finished uploading all of my initial pieces for purchase.  who knew it would be so time consuming to think up unique names and descriptions for various pieces of jewelry?!

so now i am trying to make sure i have all my ducks in a row with the shipping, taxes, and on and on, and then i will be officially open for business!  i am thinking i should be up and running in the next week or two!  so stay tuned for the grand opening of avery beth designs!!

Bloomsday and some gemmies!

i participated in the bloomsday race this past sunday....7.46 miles of on my own, with my iPod blasting, running (okay, jogging and walking) like the wind. it was a beautiful day and i finished with better time than the year before. how? i have no clue, since i am in worse shape than last year! my legs are issuing a constant complaint today for my ministrations yesterday.

after the race, i treated myself to some delightful sushi-go-round and then headed to the local gem shop for some goodies. i can't go in there with my girls, so i fully took advantage of being without my little angels to get in some gem shopping for future pieces for the shop.

i picked out far too many little beauties and now i need to get some hardware to turn them into pieces for the shop!

Welcome!

i am so glad that you have found me here! welcome to AveryBeth Designs; handmade jewelry and custom jewelry display cases.

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please check back as i am in the process of starting up my own etsy shop! i am currently selling jewelry and display cases out of Renew Salon in Spokane. if you are in the area, stop in to check out what is available and stay for some fabulous spa treatment!


**update:

i am no longer selling my jewelry out of renew salon.  my etsy shop is now up and running!  you can find my jewelry here:

averybethdesigns