Warm weather is here at last! It's my favorite time of year to make jewelry. I work with brighter colors and pastels like flower cabochons and glass pearls. I also use nature inspired creatures such as birds, dragonflys and squirells. Check out my latest creations by visiting the links below.

www.vintagebaglady.etsy.com

www.caryz72.etsy.com

www.lovebetsyrue.etsy.com

Tis The Season For Vintage Goodies

Happy Wednesday everyone! It's cold her in Chicago. The Christmas trees are going up and the egg nog is in the fridge. I've been busy adding new pieces to my shop as well as shopping for the holidays. Not enough time in a day. I wanted to share with you some of my new jewelry. I have a lot more vintage to come. I love old keys, old earrings and anything that's beencollecting. It's always a bonus to re-use vintage goodies and be friendly to the Earth.  You can find these pieces in the Etsy shop by clicking on the links.  Enjoy!

They Found Her In The Parlor Vintage Key Necklace

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35772645

Chasing Dreams Vintaj Sparrow Dreams

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35773384

Steampunk Sparrow Necklace R H Ingersoll and Bros

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35733116

I'm A Busy Elf

Wondering what I've been up to lately?  I'm a busy little elf getting ready for the holiday season.  I'm working hard to stock up my Etsy shop for my customers want a good variety to choose from.  These are just a few pieces I have created lately.  To see the rest of my shop visit http://www.caryz72.etsy.com/.

Soaring Secrets

Check out one of my newest creations.  http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33489023  This vintage necklace features an antique key that is tarnished and rusted to perfection, Circa 1930, a hand aged patina leaf that will continue to age over time and two antique brass soaring birds. The rest of the necklace consistes of hand wrapped cream fresh water pearls and antique brass chain. It closes with an abtique bronze lobster clasp.

Peanut Butter Jelly Time

These cute peanut butter and jelly bracelets from Clay Connections http://www.clayconnections.etsy.com/ are fun for your little ones.  And she's offering free shipping on them.    

Bamboo Is The Way To Go

I've been thinking of ways I can contribute to preserving the Earth.  I like checking out eco friendly ways to shop.  I've learned a bit about bamboo and am impressed.  First of all, it's one of the world's fastest growing plants.  It doesn't use agriculteral pesticides or dangerous insecticides.  There's a cool store online called Green Core http://www.greencores.com/  They sell bamboo towels and offer a nice variety in color.  And they are reasonably priced.  Check them out, they're awesome!

Etsy Success Stories

I sell handmade jewelry on Etsy.  My shop is http://www.caryz72.etsy.com/.  I'm looking for success stories from other Etsians.  How do you get people to your site?  What items do you sell?  Have social networking sites helped with your success?  Please comment and share with others.  Appreciate it.  Peace. 

Don't Just Tweet

Do you support your fellow Tweeters?  I Tweet hoping that people will follow my blog.  I love being able to write everyday on my blog and share it with the world.  And as a Tweeter, I also make sure I keep up with the other Tweeters I'm following.  I check out their blogs, see what kind of stuff their selling and read a lot of articles.  Sometimes I'm not so interested in a blog but the point is that I at least give it a look.  So, if you want people to be interested in what your writing about, pay them a little attention by checking out what their writing about, etc.  Have any comments, advice on this post?  Leave one below.       

Eco Friendly Etsy Products

Lookin for some great organic beauty products?  Etsy sellers offer a plathora of amazing ecofriendly options.  Here is a list of a few of them.  Support the Earth and sellers who make these products from scratch. 

This Organic Chai and Honey Lip Balm from Back Of The Moon Day Spa http://www.backofthemoondayspa.etsy.com/  is a great way to treat dry lips.

Try Organic Rock Star Detox Body Scrub from Spa Goddess http://www.spagoddess.etsy.com/.  It's formulated to draw out toxins and pollution from your body and remove dead skin cells and built up residue.

For your lovely guests why not leave them a bar of soap from Dream Time Harvest http://www.dreamtimeharvest.etsy.com/.  The bars are offered in a variety of scents and comtain a lot of organic oils to keep your skin soft.

Enjoy your beauty rest with this eco friendly luxury bamboo sleep mask from Doodle Bugs Fun Fabrics http://www.doodlebugsfunfabrics.etsy.com/.  Check out their other patterns to fit your style.        

Let Them Eat Cake

I'm a big fan of anything Marie Antoinette.  These gift tags from Patite Paperie Shoppe http://www.petitepaperieshoppe.etsy.com/ are the perfect embellishment for any gift.

Frankie And HIs Bride

I'm a huge fan of Halloween.  I don't think there's another holiday that beats it.  These Frankenstein and his bride earrings from Art Alchemy Energy http://www.artalchemyenergy.etsy.com/ are a great pair to add to your Halloween collection. 

Doggie Neccessities

My heart melted when I saw adorable little Lucy puggie wuggy.  I could just squeeze her.  Lucy is sporting a pink hat and scarf set with a skull on the scarf from Nurd Bunny http://www.nurdbunny.etsy.com/.  It's important to keep your sweet doggie warm as winter is just around the corner.  Aaaaawwww!

Something Blue

If you need something blue for your wedding, check out these gorgeous vintage-inspired chandelier earrings from Dearly Beloved  http://www.dearlybeloved.etsy.com/.  Check out her shop for more beautiful wedding jewelry.

How To Get More Clicks on Your Blog

Use the same exact phrase I did when you tweet and you'll get more clicks.  Trust me on this one.  It really works!

Cary

Decisions, Decisions

I'm looking to the future of my jewelry business.  I would like to have a collection in 2010.  I've noticed other Etsians have a collection and I always love looking at their shops.  I love that their very organized.  And who knows, I may even have some goodies from the new collection in my Etsy shop in early december.  The picture is a pair of floral chandelier earrings from Dime Store Emporium http://www.dimestoreemporium.etsy.com/ that I'm considering.  Let me know what you think, awesome choice or not a chance.  As I find unique pieces, I will post them for you to see.  Peace.  

H-A-Double L-O-W-Double E-N Spells Halloween, I Sang That Song in Elementary School

This Vampire and Mummies Checker set by Ps And Qs is spooky and festive.  Even if you don't play checkers you could use it as a fantastic decoration.  Check out her Robot Nativity set and Sasquatch Checker set.  Visit her shop at http://www.psandqs.etsy.com/.  

Treat Yourself

This pink sugared marshmallow sugar scrub by Verbena Custom Blends looks good enough to eat.  Check out her other luxurious, yummy creations at http://www.verbenacustomblends.etsy.com/.  She's having a contest too!  Details are in her shop announcements. 

F Is For Fall

I have been so into feather headbands this Fall.  This Madalyn Flower headband by Live In Style http://www.liveinstyle.etsy.com/ would go great with this Gibson Blouse below in olive from Coco Irene http://www.cocoirene.etsy.com/.

   

Good morning everyone.  I've been diplaced because of work being done on my house.  I had to lock my three cats in my bedroom so they wouldn't bother the worker and off to the coffee house I went.  This will be a great chance to catch up on all the lovely Etsy shops and get some much needed work done.  It's quite drab in Chicago.  I hope it's sunny wherever you are.  This is where I wish I could be, on this sunny beach.  One can always dream.  Look for more updates today. 

Asian Inspired Clutch

This Asian inspired clutch purse from FIAZCO is so sweet.  I'm always looking for a nice clutch to take to a wedding or to a nice dinner.  They have a lot of different styles to choose from.  Check out the shop at http://www.fiazco.etsy.com/.  Just beautiful!