Tis the Season!

With the holidays only weeks away, I've decided to give my online shops a real facelift! Over the past year I've been so busy working, teaching, and getting ready to do craftshows that I let both of my shops, bizeebeecreations.etsy.com and bizeebeecreations.artfire.com fall into disrepair... Shame on me! But online shops are a lot of work and something had to take the backseat. Now I'm happy to announce that, Ta Da,.... (I'm doing a drumroll) "I'M BACK!!!! " Bigger, brighter, and better than ever! Check out my shop! You'll see a few familiar items that didn't sell last year, but I'm headed into a different direction. Still the same high quality, though.

I need to add another dimension to my shops and I've noticed that shops with an additional line of products that compliment jewelry seem to do well. So what should it be? Hats, purses, soap, vintage buttons??? Hm, buttons sound great. I went to a bead show this past weekend and purchased some lovely vintage Czech glass buttons... But maybe that's not the right avenue for me. Big fluffy scarves seem to be everywhere around peoples necks these days... Paired up with the right necklace and/or earrings, they look very stylish! I need to be able to offer another dimension to my jewelry shop, to attract cross-over buyers. Something different than other shops and it has to be handmade or vintage. I'm brain-storming, but in the meantime, check out my Great Christmas items in both shops!

Super Saver Deals!

When I started designing and creating my winter/holiday line of jewelry, I decided to skip all the ultra-fancy, ultra-expensive options. I concentrated on creating quality made, economical, holiday spirited jewelry. Then I came up with the idea of labeling it "Super Saver". Not very original... but it gets the point across. I still use sterling silver in most items but I've gotten away from using some of the pricey beads that really rack up the cost. I have lots of those beads still on hand but for now I'm laying those aside so that I can offer bright holiday jewelry to fashion savvy shoppers that are on a tight budget this year.

Don't you just love the bright reds and greens that dominate the color palette for the holidays! When I'm in my studio those colors tend to cheer me up and I get energized! Most of what I make is very colorful, because vibrant colors make me feel alive and happy! You can't be around bright colors and not feel the excitement of the holidays!

So if you're on a tight budget this year but still want to buy jewelry that will last for many years to come, take a peek at my Bizee Bee Creations Shop! I'm on Etsy and on Artfire. Two shops that carry a full range of holiday shopping fun and Super Savor Deals!

Let the Holiday Shopping Begin!

Yes, we're all cutting back on our holiday shopping budget... or at least I am. All of my adult children will just have to understand that we can no longer afford the big extravagant Christmas's of the past. But I'm sure we're in the same boat with a lot of other families. My husband was laid off this year and took a paycut in his new job but at least he's working! I found a new job that I love but it doesn't pay too well either!
It will be a family fun chaotic time with many memories but fewer presents to open. So this year we're concentrating on the gift of "Family-Time Together". If all goes as hoped, our family will be together this year with all 3 of our adult kids and their families coming to our house. I'm delaying my holiday shopping until later this month to see if the big sales will help S-T-R-E-T-C-H the budget a little.
I'm still creating lots of budget friendly items for holiday shoppers in my Etsy shop. With Earrings $12.50 and under, Bracelets $22 and under, and reasonably priced Necklaces too. I decided to keep cost under control and pass the savings along to those that like to purchase unique handmade jewelry for gifts.
So let the holiday shopping begin!