Stocking up my Etsy store for Christmas!

Several  years ago, when getting ready to do my Christmas shopping, I made up my mind that I wanted to do something different....

It all started somewhere around Thanksgiving of that year, as I started to gather my list together and try to think of ideas for my individual gifts.  Usually, I hunted within the brick and mortar stores  and sometimes I would find things right away, other times, as the days quickly passed and Christmas was only a few days away, I would begin to panic.  I did not have Christmas gifts for everyone on my list.  

This particular year, I ran across Etsy.  I was super excited.  I thought of each person on my list and tried to find a matching gift.  I found something for EVERYONE! It was at that time that I knew how important Etsy was to those of us who appreciate handmade, quality items AND want to try something new this Christmas. 

It wasn't right away, but several years later, as I began making my handmade, wire wrapped rosaries and Christian jewelry, I knew Etsy was where I wanted to set up my online store. 

I do not mass produce things.  I collect beads, vintage and new. Then, I plan a design and pick out the wire I will use.  Some designs take days.  Others I can make in several hours but all are made with love.  My shop will not be the inexpensive priced shop. My beads are quality beads and my items are labor intensive.  I take great care in purchasing my supplies and work carefully to produce a quality product for my customers. 

I will continue to work and add new items to my store;  not only to get ready for Christmas, but also for special occasions: weddings, birthdays, and other occasions that are close to your heart.

I can't believe it is already November 16th.  If you want to find the BEST holiday gifts, give Etsy a try.  There are many excellent sellers on Etsy.  I've had excellent experiences with purchasing on Etsy. I hope you will give us a try.  :-)

Happy shopping!! Jen

https://www.etsy.com/listing/558926256/handmade-heirloom-topaz-five-decade?ref=shop_home_active_1

https://www.etsy.com/listing/561354151/swarovski-womens-handmade-bracelet?ref=shop_home_active_14

https://www.etsy.com/listing/561354151/swarovski-womens-handmade-bracelet?ref=shop_home_active_14

https://www.etsy.com/listing/571349679/handmade-saint-jude-chaplet-st-jude?ref=shop_home_active_2

Christian Bracelets with New Swarovski Cross Beads

Today, I added two new bracelets with Swarovski cross beads.  I ordered just a few of these beautiful beads to try them out in my wire wrapped designs.  I am excited to see if you like them. I love Swarovski beads.  I know there are copies out there and maybe some people can't tell the difference and prefer to pay less, but for me, they are exceptional and I love using them in my designs.

Below are the two new bracelets.  One has the cross Swarovski bead woven inside the bracelet and the other has the Swarovski cross bead as a Christian charm.  Which one do you like best?

Have a wonderful day! God Bless!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/558306734/handmade-swarovski-silver-christian?ref=listing-shop-header-1

https://www.etsy.com/listing/572122473/handmade-swarovski-crystal-rondelle?ref=shop_home_active_1

Pastel Crystal Colors - Silver Plated Wire - Wire Wrapped Bracelets

Just a short post to share four new bracelets added this week.  These are silver plated over copper wire and all are in pastel colors. Each are made with vintage beads and many are rare and difficult to find.

 The purple bracelet is two stands of beads and can be worn twisted or side by side.  Take a look to see this new style.  

https://www.etsy.com/listing/476821846/womens-bracelet-handmade-wire-wrapped?ref=shop_home_active_5

The pink bracelet was sold minutes after posting, however, I have added a new pink bracelet so take a look.

Have a super day!

God Bless!

Jen :-)

New Bracelets Added Today

Today, I added four new Charm Bracelets to my Etsy store.  The first is made with light blue Swarovski vintage beads. 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/489681101/womens-bracelet-handmade-vintage-beads?ref=shop_home_feat_4

The next bracelet is a beautiful green vintage Swarovski bracelet and they are all made with Golden Brass wire, using the "unbreakable" wire wrapping technique. They look beautiful as a single bracelet or worn all together.  :-)

***** SOLD*****

https://www.etsy.com/listing/476185522/womens-bracelet-handmade-vintage-beads?ref=listing-shop-header-2

The vintage fire polished Czech beads make a beautiful red bracelet with hints of blue and silver.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/476223386/womens-bracelet-handmade-vintage-beads?ref=listing-shop-header-1

The fourth bracelet is made with elegant vintage Swarovski black beads.  All of my bracelets in this group have a silver colored cross charm and a handmade charm with vintage crystals. 

 https://www.etsy.com/listing/489728597/womens-bracelet-handmade-vintage-beads?ref=listing-shop-header-0

These are the four new bracelets side by side. 

I am working hard to get read for the Christmas gift season.  Adding more items to my store every few days.  I take my time and enjoy making each one and since they are handmade, each one is an individual and made with love. 

Have a wonderful day! 

New Coral & Brass Five Decade Rosary and Two New Bracelets

Tonight, I have added two new bracelets and a unique, lightweight 5 Decade Rosary.  

The bracelets are made using the "unbreakable" wire wrapping technique and is my favorite design. I believe the bracelets are very feminine and beautiful with the Swarovski vintage beads wrapped with golden brass wire.  

I hope you like the newest rosary that I added this evening.  I wanted to make a rosary that was light in weight and used a light vintage bead for those who want to carry a rosary with little weight so that the rosary was very light in your hand.  

I hope you take a look at these new items in Let Our Light Shine.

NEW ITEMS

https://www.etsy.com/listing/475337070/bracelet-handmade-vintage-beads?ref=shop_home_active_1

https://www.etsy.com/listing/475294946/handmade-rosary-five-decade-rosary-coral?ref=listing-shop-header-2

https://www.etsy.com/listing/488812449/bracelet-handmade-vintage-beads?ref=listing-shop-header-1

New items added often.
God Bless,
Jen

Christian Vegan & New Bracelets

One of the really nice things about selling on Etsy is the feeling of community between buyers and sellers.  Even though my store is online, there is a sense of knowing those who follow your business.  One of the things that you may not know about me, unless you read the fine print in my About section, is that I am a Christian vegan.  

For those of you who may not know the difference between vegan and vegetarian, vegans do not eat animals products of any kind.  They also do not use items that are made with animal products.  So all items in my store do not have any animal products in them.  For example, I would not use leather for my jewelry items.  

I also have a lot of rescue animals... I have six dogs, a cat, and a parrot.  Most were adopted.  All are getting up into their mature years, which worries me a bit.  The oldest is a parrot and the youngest is a boxer who is 8 years old.  All, as of this moment, are in pretty good shape. 

I plan to offer coupon codes in the near future on this blog site for a discount on my Christian jewelry and rosaries for first time purchasers.  I added two more charm bracelets to my online store, both with a Christian charm.  One with a dove and the other with a cross.  Here is a sample:

Since I am just beginning my online store, I only ship to the USA at this time.  I will get more familiar with shipping to other countries and try and add a few at a time soon.

Psalm 119:105 

"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path."

NEW - Bracelets - Christian Gifts - Handmade - Vintage Crystals - Swarovski

Today, as promised, I added two new items into my Etsy shop.  Two beautiful bracelets which are made with the "unbreakable" rosary chain design; wire wrapped by me using Swarovski vintage crystal beads. I am super proud of both of these bracelets.  The clasps are also handmade and easy to use. 

Using a keychain style jumpring, I added a cross charm to each.  Any other charm could be added to this jumpring or others could be added. The blue bracelet also has a handmade charm with a Swarovski bead which is a permanent charm and woven into the design.  I am excited about my new additions to my Etsy store.

***SOLD***

https://www.etsy.com/listing/478134863/bracelet-handmade-vintage-beads

***SOLD***

https://www.etsy.com/listing/478132935/bracelet-handmade-vintage-beads

Originally, I only had rosaries and chaplets in my store but I know that sometimes people are looking for additional Christian gifts and so I designed the bracelets.  I love the rosaries with this "unbreakable" wire pattern and thought how beautiful they would be in a bracelet.  I hope you agree.  God Bless!  Jen

Pslam 119:105
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.