Custom, Made to Order, Sterling Silver Chains are HERE!

Check out this new item offered by The 7th Crow!


Custom, Made to Order, Sterling Silver Chain

The Golden Globes are around the corner!

The Artisan Group is an amazing group that has made it possible for me to share my business cards with celebs galore at this years Golden Globes!  Check out this official press release!

The Artisan Group to Gift Celebrities at Luxury Gift Lounge in Honor of the Golden Globe Awards Nominees and Presenters – January 13-14, 2012 Featuring handcrafted goods from talented worldwide artisans.

20best20 Supports The 7th Crow!

Have you checked out 20best20 yet?  Well, I have and let me tell you something!  They are an amazing group who are here to promote individual artists in a very classy and unique way!  Let me tell you a little about them.


From 20besttwenty.com...

Our Story...

20 Best Twenty, stemmed from a problem, that we quickly turned into our solution. When out of the ordinary, non carbon copy t-shirts became hard to find, we thought, why not make them easy to find? Why not search, locally and internationally, for the best independent makers, sellers, designers, and boutiques across the world? Oh, and while we are at it, why not share their work with everyone else that appreciates the fine tuning of above average ideas? Well, that is exactly what we decided to do. 

Mission

20 Best Twenty reveals the best designs, premier pieces, and unique products from independent makers across the globe. Every two months, 20 new items in 20 unique categories will be highlighted by ourselves and The Crew. They are bloggers, designers, and independent thinkers. They work with 20 Best Twenty to be the eyes and ears of the freshest finds, most brilliant boutiques, and amazing designs around. We are not an online store. We do not profit from a sale. 

Our goal is simple - to feature the undiscovered items that are often lost in an age of chain retailers and commercial advertising. We celebrate inspired design, and unite original ideas with discerning consumers.

Vision

We believe each of the products featured makes the world a more beautiful and interesting place to live. Whether a fun pair of socks or a well designed chair, each item distinguishes itself by the thoughtfulness and care that only production on a small scale can accomplish. We encourage you to visit the independent sites of each of the products featured. There you will find many more items that stand out from the crowd. For yourself, or a gift, you will be shopping the best new products the web has to offer.

As soon as I was approached by 20best20, I was sold.  I looked all over their website and knew we were a good fit!  So guess what!  

THE 7TH CROW IS BEING FEATURED ON 20 Best 20 JEWELS!  

Stop by, check out The 7th Crow, but also please check out the whole website!  I'm telling you!  It's amazing!  It's a great forum for promotion of people like me.  I am someone who wants to be the best I can be - on my terms!  I work hard.  I work long.  I work personal.  And the folks at 20best20 see that and respect it!

So, thank you to everyone at 20best20!  I am overjoyed to start 2012 with you!

Happy New Year!

Wow!  2011 was really amazing for The 7th Crow!  It was our first full year on Etsy and an amazing one at that!  I would like to thank so many for the ongoing support and encouragement!  So hold on to your hats!  Here it comes!


My family has been amazing!  My husband, two boys and my parents have given me the time and encouragement to keep going and dedicate myself to this amazing love of my craft.  From letting me work instead of doing laundry or helping me set up all this crazy internet stuff or loading the boys up and heading to the main Dallas/Ft. Worth post office at the last second while I'm so sick I can't get out of bed, you have been there for me!  Without their support, I wouldn't be where I am now.


My friends!  Thank you for allowing me to throw ideas around and test out new designs on you.  Thank you for spreading the word of The 7th Crow.  Thank you for being rocks when I felt I was destined for failure. Oh and thanks for letting me give you all that free stuff!


My customers!  Repeat customers and custom orders have helped me to better understand what my clients really want.  And all of the feedback has been amazing.  Thank you to each and every one who owns or has gifted a piece of jewelry from The 7th Crow.  I would always be honored to work with you again in the future, and if you have any problems or issues with a piece you have received, please don't hesitate to contact me!  I want to make sure you are 100% happy.


The Artisan Group!  This amazing group not only has faith in me and in my craft, but the support of the group as a whole has been game changing!  I hope every single member knows how much I respect you and look forward to 2012 and the future of our bond as artisans.  Thank you.  Specifically to the leadership of TAG - "Thank you" doesn't even express it.  Without your patience and guidance, I wouldn't be able to have done the two biggest things that I NEVER though or even imagined could be possible.  The gift bag for Zooey Deschanel (one of my all time favorite girls in the world) was an unbelievable opportunity!  And being able to promote The 7th Crow in the Golden Globes swag bags (GBK Productions) is so amazing that I'm speechless!  You girls are my heroes!


Etsy!  I know there is a LOT of work behind the scenes that is done to make a seller's experience so outstanding and user friendly.  The ease of resources and research is amazing.


Facebook and Twitter Friends!  I don't know how to thank you all enough!  I know a lot of you fall into the previous categories, one or all, but by using these outlets, the word is getting out and I appreciate it so very much.  

Happy 2012 Sale!

SALE! HUGE SALE! Happy New Year 2012 Sale! 

Everything is on sale! use code: HELLO2012 for a fabulous 30% off your order! Wow! Also, a fabulous offer on Gift Certificates!
All are all $5 off! If you want a gift certificate in an amount that isn't listed, just let me know and I'll create a listing just for you!

Thank you for visiting my shop! It is my mission to make sturdy, affordable, unique, modern and fashionable jewelry for women of all walks of life.
Please, take a look around, and if you have any questions, special requests or anything in between, do not hesitate to contact me.. 

Also, as a proud member of The Artisan Group, The 7th Crow has gifted handmade jewelry to stars such as Zooey Deschanel, the star of Fox's hit show, The New Girl. The 7th crow is also proud to announce that they will participate in a luxury Gift Lounge on January 13-14, 2012 hosted by GBK Productions at the L'Ermitage Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, in honor of the The 2012 Golden Globes Nominees and Presenters. All attending celebrities will receive our business cards in their swag bags. This event will also be attended by over 75 media outlets. For more information on the Artisan Group, please visit: www.theartisangroup.org.

Happy Shopping!

Also you can follow me on Twitter --
@The7thCrow

I am also on Facebook --
www.facebook.com/the7thcrow

Giving is better than receiving

This Christmas season, I received a couple of custom orders for gifts from new clients.  It's always nerve racking for me to take on custom orders even though I LOVE them.  I love to work through a piece of jewelry that will truly be one of a kind - a piece that someone thought about specifically for a loved one and just needed a little help from me to get from point A to point B.  It's an amazing feeling when it works out how you both hope it will.  


Yesterday, on Christmas Day, I was lucky enough to be rewarded with a photograph of a beautiful, young girl.  A girl who loves natural stones and all creations of the earth, such as trees and the moon and her native country of India.  After talking with her Aunt, we came up with a fantastic idea for a Tree of Life pendant that would be made specifically for this amazing girl.  I researched the trees of India and found a perfect fit.  I created a tree just for her that was based off of the Cannonball Tree found in India.  Even though I was very happy with the tree, I still worried, as I always do, that she wouldn't like it, or it would be the wrong size.  Just normal jitters, I suppose.  Yesterday, I received a picture of a beautiful, smiling girl, wearing the necklace I made just for her.  She had an amazing glow on her face that brought joy to my heart and a tear to my eye.  


Later yesterday evening, after all the festivities had settled down at my house here in Dallas, my dear friend, Laura, sent me a note thanking me so much for the jewelry she had received as a Christmas gift from her mother.  She was overjoyed and clearly expressed her love and gratitude for the gift.  Now, Laura and I have been friends for several years, but I've never met her mother, nor knew her name.  It took a while, thinking about it to realize which order must have been for Laura, but I figured it out. :)  A lot of online sellers get frustrated when they have to do more than take someone's money, make a product and ship it.  But I took time to help this mother through Etsy and how it works.  Even with PayPal having issues and hurdles being thrown our way, we figured it all out and the jewelry made it to its destination in time!  And not only did it make it in time for a Christmas gift for my client's daughter, it made it in time for my dear friend to open at Christmas with her mommy.  Priceless!


Anyway, I know I've been going on for a while here, but I wanted to put some joy into the world today.  While it wasn't my personal best Christmas ever, I had a part in at least two good ones and that makes up for a lot.


Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy New Year, etc.....


XOXOXOXOXO,
Jamie

Merry Christmas from The 7th Crow

I hope your holidays are filled with joy!  Love to all!  Thank you for all of my fabulous customers!


Love,
Jamie

Another note on shipping!

Please note - While my shop will still be open and emails and convos will be answered, shipments will be on hold from December 21 thru December 26.  Any orders placed during this time (excluding custom orders) will be shipped on December 27.  I hope you have a wonderful holiday season!

6 Day Warning!

Place your orders for delivery by Christmas by 12/16!  Just a warning!  And gift certificates can be emailed all the way up to Christmas Eve!

So Lucky to be a part of The Artisan Group!

As a proud member of The Artisan Group, The 7th Crow has gifted handmade jewelry to stars such as Zooey Deschanel, the star of Fox's hit show, The New Girl. 


The 7th Crow is also proud to announce that they will participate in a luxury Gift Lounge on January 13-14, 2012 hosted by GBK Productions at the L'Ermitage Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, in honor of the The 2012 Golden Globes Nominees and Presenters. All attending celebrities will receive our business cards in their swag bags. This event will also be attended by over 75 media outlets. For more information on the Artisan Group, please visit: www.theartisangroup.org.

Shipping Deadlines for Christmas

Christmas Shipping Deadline: December 16 - Orders placed by this date will arrive in time for Christmas!


Unfortunately, i cannot guarantee delivery by Christmas for my international buyers, but if you are interested in an order, I am happy to look at all options to see what type of delivery times we are looking at.  

Gift Certificates Now Available (and get $5 free)

Having trouble deciding what to get for that certain someone? Or do you think they would enjoy a custom piece, but you want to let them work out the details with me? Problem is solved! I now offer gift certificates! You can find them in $25, $50, $75, and $100 values! (If you prefer another amount, just let me know via convo and I'll create a listing for you!)

Gift certificates are only redeemable in my Etsy shop (www.Etsy.com/The7thCrow). 

If only a portion of the gift certificate is used,the remainder of the gift certificate may be put toward a future purchase. If, however, a purchase exceeds the value of the gift certificate, the redeemer of the gift certificate will be sent a revised PayPal invoice.

Gift certificates are currently available in a pdf file e-mailed to the address of your choice. A print copy can be mailed to a specified address if requested.

A pdf copy of your gift certificate will be e-mailed to your requested address within 24 hours of purchase.

To redeem your gift certificate, Go to my Etsy shop and select the items you would like to purchase with your gift certificate. If you would prefer to put the gift certificate toward a custom order, please start a convo with me, and once we have all the details worked out, I will create a custom listing for you. At checkout, be sure you choose the 'Other' payment option. In the Message to Seller section, please type in the numerical code that will be in clearly marked on the gift certificate. I will send you a convo to confirm your order.

For other denominations follow these links:

$50 - http://www.etsy.com/listing/87699489/gift-certificate-50-dollars
$75 - http://www.etsy.com/listing/87699613/gift-certificate-75-dollars
$100 - http://www.etsy.com/listing/87699660/gift-certificate-100-dollars

Tree of Life

I love making these trees.  Each tree is so unique.  Given the same supplies, my creation would be drasticly different from the wire wrapper sitting next to me.  There is so  much room for creativity.  

You can even make them as personal and meaningful as you wish.  This tree of life pendant is named after my mother since she is my reason for life. My favorite colors are showcased in this pendant using fresh water pearls and fire polished crystals. The crystals are an amazing, shimmering, deep green and the pearls are both natural white and others are died a vibrant purple.

Big or small.  Beaded or simply metal.  The possibilities are endless!

Introducing: Create Your Perfect Hoop Earrings with The 7th Crow!

Design, Create, Build your perfect pair of hoops! These are the earrings every girl needs! Simple, elegant, lightweight! Great for grab and go earrings! 


These simple hoops are hand forged using your choice of sterling silver, silver filled (with copper), gold brass, or copper jewelry grade wire.  They are hammered for strength and beauty.  Size is also your choice.  Whether you want a dainty 1" pair, a bold 3" pair or anything in between, I can create what you need.  I am happy to accept custom orders as well!  Teardrop shaped hoops are also an option in the shop.

How does Build Your Own Hoops work?

1.  First, pick your hoop shape, size and color.  (If you want a basic, everyday wear, extremely lightweight pair of hoops, you can just stop here!)  
2.  Then, should you want to jazz up a basic pair of hoops, chose any add-on options as found in additional listings that you might want.  I am currently offering oxidization or antique finishes, wire crochet detailing, or a spiral wrapped detail.  Have fun with this step!  Mix and match metals and finishes if you want something unique!
3.  The price of the simple hoops is as listed, and each add on listing will add to the final price of the hoops (which will be totaled in your shopping cart).
4.  Since "Build Your Own Hoops" are custom made to order, please allow up to 3 business days for your creation to be completed and shipped.
5.  Finally, have fun! Mix and match colors and add ons! This is your way to have your favorite every hoops exactly how you want them! Search no more!

If you decide you want more than one pair, let me know prior to purchase, and I'll create a custom listing for you!


Ready to shop?  Click HERE!

Silver vs. Gold vs. Other Metals

So, it's all over the news how expensive real gold is now.  It's really shocking, actually.  Sterling silver isn't cheap either, but it's still affordable generally.  There are several "other" metals out there like brass, copper, and many more.  I am just curious to know from  you all, what you prefer for your jewelry.  Does the metal matter to you?  Are you more of an "only silver" person?  Or an "only sterling" person?  My mother, for example, is allergic to all metals but real gold.  


Anyway, I just wanted to take a quick poll to see what you all think.  Leave me a comment and let me know your thoughts.  :)


Thank you!  

Newsletter!

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Good Husband = Repaired Camera

Hip Hip Horray!!!  My camera is back in business!  I have close to 20 new pieces to photograph and list.  Stay tuned.................................

Ode to Coffee (National Coffee Day)

Dear Coffee,

In honor of National Coffee Day, I'd like to say thank you.  Thank you for helping me graduate from college.  Thank you for keeping me gainfully employed for so many years.  Thank you for making it possible for me to keep the hours of a new mom (and a second time mom) for the last 4 years.  And finally, thank you for the amazing and nostalgic feeling that comes with the aroma of you that drifts through my house in the morning.  

Coffee --  I salute you!

With all the gratitude in my heart,

Jamie

Thank You Facebook!

The 7th Crow's Facebook page got its 102nd fan today!  Yay!  Thank you for all of the continued support!

RIP Camera... :(

My camera isn't working!  Argh!  What great timing!  I have several new pieces to photograph.  This is such a bummer!