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.
Jewelry talk and more.....
Showing posts with label etsy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label etsy. Show all posts
Monday, January 2, 2012
Saturday, December 10, 2011
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
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
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Newsletter!
Click the link to the right to join my mailing list for my newsletter! It is my plan to send out a monthly newsletter offering special offers, new items, news, etc.
Also, please take my poll!
I promise to NEVER sell you information or spam you in any way. The information will only be used to send out my monthly newsletter.
Also, please take my poll!
I promise to NEVER sell you information or spam you in any way. The information will only be used to send out my monthly newsletter.
Monday, October 3, 2011
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.................................
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Hello, Fire. I'm Jamie.
I have entered the world of soldering. I am having a blast. I hope this doesn't count as "playing with fire" because as a kid, my mom always told me that "if you play with fire, you'll wet the bed".
Here is a little sneak peek of what I've been up to. I hope to have these listed in my Etsy shop very soon!
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
The winning pair!
Here are the earrings made special for our giveaway winner!
 |
| CLICK HERE to see more jewelry by The 7th Crow |
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Jewelry Pricing
Good morning everyone! Hope you all are well and enjoying your day so far.
I've been thinking about one of the most difficult parts of running your own creative business. At least it is very difficult for me. That topic is pricing. I keep going over and over all the different ways suggested to price my items when it hit me! I should ask you guys!
So, let me give you a little run down on my thinking when it comes to my jewelry overall. I have always bought fun and trendy jewelry at different random places. After a while, though, I got so tired of having to constantly repair them after a loop was pulled open on a night out or a piece fell off. The less than par construction was driving me crazy and led me to further examine my "problem" pieces to see how I could make them better. This was when I found the confidence that was deep within me. I thought, "I could make this necklace. And I could do it better than "so-and-so" did". And so this journey began...
Now, while doing this, I still did not have a huge account for expensive jewelry, especially the more trendy types of things. I mean, after all, if I spend all my money on myself, who would spoil my kids? What I ultimately decided was that I wanted to reach an audience of people like me. Not necessarily stay at home moms. Not necessarily moms. I wanted to reach anyone who felt like I did. I was tired of wasting money on something I could not trust would survive a night at the bar or even a day at the mall playing with the kids.
So, with all that said, here are a few questions I'd love to discuss with you all:
What price range would you be willing to spend for a piece of jewelry that you can trust? That isn't sterling silver or real gold? Jewelry that is fun, glamorous, trendy, etc. but that you know will last through tugs and tangles. What is your favorite type of jewelry to wear? Earrings? Necklaces? Big? Dainty? Bracelets? What was the last jewelry item you bought? What trend do you love right now?
Please, post a comment and let's discuss! Hope everyone has a great day!
(Note: This is no guarantee that my jewelry is bulletproof. Not life long guarantee here. There are none of those in life, really, are there?)
Monday, July 11, 2011
These are a few of my favorite things
Hello out there! I hope this blog finds you all well.
Today I was surfing through all of my favorite shops on Etsy - inspired by the talent and beauty created by some of the fantastic jewelry artisans out there. For as long as I have had my shop on Etsy, I have always gone back to these shops over and over again. For some, I am drawn to the amazing colors. Others draw me in with the glamour. Or I am fascinated by the patience given to the pieces, both in creating them and in designing them. This morning, I decided that it was time that I show respect to my TOP 5 FAVORITE SHOPS!
In no particular order..................
Number 1
Made by Sunflower - http://www.etsy.com/shop/madebysunflower
As I look through this shop, I probably click on every single item to see it closer. The detail and precision is never ending. The pieces are mainly wire work with few beads or gemstones. In my eyes, this is a very amazing feat! I give serious praise to someone who can work the wire the way she does.
Not only will you find actual jewelry in this shop, but tutorials are also offered. This is a fantastic offering for those who want to expand their craft.
One of my favorite techniques that you will see in this shop, is the way the wire sometimes emerges from a piece. And it is done in such a delicate way! It gives a piece, whether it is earrings or a pendant, that third dimension. Made By Sunflower's jewelry is "out of this world'!
Number 2
Bella Jewels II - http://www.etsy.com/shop/bellajewelsII
Immediately, when you look through Bella Jewels, you will notice the bright, vibrant colors of the gems. After that initial awe from the jewels, you will see the art of the wire. The perfection of the wrapping and shaping and forming, OH MY! Bella Jewels has a huge selection of earrings, necklaces and bracelets. While my initial reaction was that I would need a fancy dress or a special night out on the town to wear anything from this shop, I quickly changed my mind realizing that the jewelry is much more versatile than I originally thought. I can still see pieces on a red carpet somewhere though!
While some pieces showcase a plethora of jewel sizes, shapes and colors, others are more selective in the shine. This does not really matter though. You want to know why? Because each piece is just as glam as the next!
As the shop banner states, Bella Jewels has been creating glamour since 1986. Let us just say, she has it perfected.
Number 3
Surf and Sand - http://www.etsy.com/shop/surfandsand
At the bottom of my Etsy homepage, Etsy recommends items to me based on my favorites. Also, when I navigate to my Activity page, Etsy notifies me of new listings by shops I have marked as a favorite. When Surf and Sand lists a new item or I see an item recommended to me, I can always spot a piece from this shop. There is a signature of sorts to all items in this amazing shop. Actually, there are several signatures. Whether it is the bold, striking, and adventurous colors and color combinations or the unique accents on the pieces, I always know there is another amazing piece in this shop to daydream about.
The use of color is probably what impresses me the most about the jewelry in this shop. I strive to have the eye to bring such amazing combinations to life. Whether it is a cluster of garnet hung in perfect order to appear as a bunch of grapes or a totally rock star hot pink and black, you can definitely find that perfect piece here!
Number 4
Mosaic Design - http://www.etsy.com/shop/mosaicdesign
For those who know me personally, this stuff is right up my alley. The more ornate, the better! The richer the colors, the better! When you can offer up the same amazement in a delicate pair of earrings as you can a statement necklace, I am sold! Mosaic Design has me sold.
First of all, I love the avatar picture. I love to look at the pieces and be able to see, in my mind at the same time, the artist. Knowing whose fingers are calloused. Knowing who put the love, time and patience into each piece. This was the first shop I came across and was completely wowed by. I showed my husband, my friends, and my family this shop.
Enough about me. This is about Mosaic Design! My first impression was Bollywood. The rich colors, the gold (she also uses other metals), and the larger than life presence. As I have said about other shops in this blog post, whether a piece is primarily gems or only metals, the detail and precision is clear. The art is clear.
Number 5
Two Tightly Wound - http://www.etsy.com/shop/twotightlywound
My top three words for this shop: MODERN, ELEGANT, GLAMOROUS
This shop is run by a duo of women who are clearly full of talent both in the designing of amazing jewelry, but also in the craftsmanship. There are some shops on Etsy where there are hundreds of items listed in each shop. This shop is not like that. But, that does not matter at all. You want to know why? Because as you look at each piece listed, you can see the hours that must have ticked away as each piece of brilliance was created.
The shop name is perfect as well. These two artisans must be tightly wound together as a team to create such a cohesive collection. Also, the wire wrapping with the amazing crystals and gemstones is wound just right as well.
So, whether you are a jewelry fanatic like me or just a lover of art, travel on over to Etsy and check out these amazing shops. And be prepared for your socks to be knocked off!
Today I was surfing through all of my favorite shops on Etsy - inspired by the talent and beauty created by some of the fantastic jewelry artisans out there. For as long as I have had my shop on Etsy, I have always gone back to these shops over and over again. For some, I am drawn to the amazing colors. Others draw me in with the glamour. Or I am fascinated by the patience given to the pieces, both in creating them and in designing them. This morning, I decided that it was time that I show respect to my TOP 5 FAVORITE SHOPS!
In no particular order..................
Number 1
Made by Sunflower - http://www.etsy.com/shop/madebysunflower
As I look through this shop, I probably click on every single item to see it closer. The detail and precision is never ending. The pieces are mainly wire work with few beads or gemstones. In my eyes, this is a very amazing feat! I give serious praise to someone who can work the wire the way she does.
Not only will you find actual jewelry in this shop, but tutorials are also offered. This is a fantastic offering for those who want to expand their craft.
One of my favorite techniques that you will see in this shop, is the way the wire sometimes emerges from a piece. And it is done in such a delicate way! It gives a piece, whether it is earrings or a pendant, that third dimension. Made By Sunflower's jewelry is "out of this world'!
 |
| Zellis Necklace Onyx |
Number 2
Bella Jewels II - http://www.etsy.com/shop/bellajewelsII
Immediately, when you look through Bella Jewels, you will notice the bright, vibrant colors of the gems. After that initial awe from the jewels, you will see the art of the wire. The perfection of the wrapping and shaping and forming, OH MY! Bella Jewels has a huge selection of earrings, necklaces and bracelets. While my initial reaction was that I would need a fancy dress or a special night out on the town to wear anything from this shop, I quickly changed my mind realizing that the jewelry is much more versatile than I originally thought. I can still see pieces on a red carpet somewhere though!
While some pieces showcase a plethora of jewel sizes, shapes and colors, others are more selective in the shine. This does not really matter though. You want to know why? Because each piece is just as glam as the next!
As the shop banner states, Bella Jewels has been creating glamour since 1986. Let us just say, she has it perfected.
 |
| City Girl Steps Outpulsing Carnelian |
Number 3
Surf and Sand - http://www.etsy.com/shop/surfandsand
At the bottom of my Etsy homepage, Etsy recommends items to me based on my favorites. Also, when I navigate to my Activity page, Etsy notifies me of new listings by shops I have marked as a favorite. When Surf and Sand lists a new item or I see an item recommended to me, I can always spot a piece from this shop. There is a signature of sorts to all items in this amazing shop. Actually, there are several signatures. Whether it is the bold, striking, and adventurous colors and color combinations or the unique accents on the pieces, I always know there is another amazing piece in this shop to daydream about.
The use of color is probably what impresses me the most about the jewelry in this shop. I strive to have the eye to bring such amazing combinations to life. Whether it is a cluster of garnet hung in perfect order to appear as a bunch of grapes or a totally rock star hot pink and black, you can definitely find that perfect piece here!
 |
| Yellow Chalcedony and Colorful Gemstone |
Number 4
Mosaic Design - http://www.etsy.com/shop/mosaicdesign
For those who know me personally, this stuff is right up my alley. The more ornate, the better! The richer the colors, the better! When you can offer up the same amazement in a delicate pair of earrings as you can a statement necklace, I am sold! Mosaic Design has me sold.
First of all, I love the avatar picture. I love to look at the pieces and be able to see, in my mind at the same time, the artist. Knowing whose fingers are calloused. Knowing who put the love, time and patience into each piece. This was the first shop I came across and was completely wowed by. I showed my husband, my friends, and my family this shop.
Enough about me. This is about Mosaic Design! My first impression was Bollywood. The rich colors, the gold (she also uses other metals), and the larger than life presence. As I have said about other shops in this blog post, whether a piece is primarily gems or only metals, the detail and precision is clear. The art is clear.
 |
| Bollywood Earrings |
Number 5
Two Tightly Wound - http://www.etsy.com/shop/twotightlywound
My top three words for this shop: MODERN, ELEGANT, GLAMOROUS
This shop is run by a duo of women who are clearly full of talent both in the designing of amazing jewelry, but also in the craftsmanship. There are some shops on Etsy where there are hundreds of items listed in each shop. This shop is not like that. But, that does not matter at all. You want to know why? Because as you look at each piece listed, you can see the hours that must have ticked away as each piece of brilliance was created.
The shop name is perfect as well. These two artisans must be tightly wound together as a team to create such a cohesive collection. Also, the wire wrapping with the amazing crystals and gemstones is wound just right as well.
 |
| Ballerinas |
So, whether you are a jewelry fanatic like me or just a lover of art, travel on over to Etsy and check out these amazing shops. And be prepared for your socks to be knocked off!
Sunday, May 22, 2011
How It All Began
Thank you for stopping by! I am new to blogging, but hope to deliver some resourceful information, personal tidbits, humor and more. While this blog is named for my jewelry business, I plan for the blog to be more all encompassing than just jewelry talk.
But for now, here's how it all started. The jewelry part, that is...
My friend and I decided it would be fun to take a basic jewelry making class. We signed up, had a nice lunch at La Madeline, and headed to class. I was about 6 weeks pregnant with my second child and morning (aka afternoon) sickness had kicked in a few days earlier. I warned my friend that I may need to leave the class a time or two, so she needed to take good notes. My warning proved true, but we made it through the class and immediately went shopping for tools, beads and supplies.
I started using the VERY basic techniques and making super basic jewelry right away. As basic as it was, it was so much fun and a much needed escape from my daily life as a stay at home mom. As much as I loved being with my son, talking to a 2 year old all day was not enough to keep my brain fueled.
The continued practice and creating lasted a couple of weeks when the pregnancy proved to be a very trying experience. Somehow a connection was made between my brain and the jewelry that the memories of the sickness were triggered just by looking at anything related to my new found craft.
Needless to say, that was the end of my jewelry making for a while. Once I finally had my healthy and beautiful new baby boy my family was complete. Once past all the post pregnancy and new baby craziness, one day I came across a pair of earrings I'd made the year before. I didn't get an immediate feeling of nausea, so I decided to start playing around with my things again. It was THE BEST THING I COULD HAVE DONE!
Since then, I've been an obsessed bead shopper and wire wrapper. I've taken a couple more classes and read a zillion books on the subject. Last November, for my birthday, I decided to open my own Etsy shop. I am loving everything about it.
But for now, here's how it all started. The jewelry part, that is...
My friend and I decided it would be fun to take a basic jewelry making class. We signed up, had a nice lunch at La Madeline, and headed to class. I was about 6 weeks pregnant with my second child and morning (aka afternoon) sickness had kicked in a few days earlier. I warned my friend that I may need to leave the class a time or two, so she needed to take good notes. My warning proved true, but we made it through the class and immediately went shopping for tools, beads and supplies.
I started using the VERY basic techniques and making super basic jewelry right away. As basic as it was, it was so much fun and a much needed escape from my daily life as a stay at home mom. As much as I loved being with my son, talking to a 2 year old all day was not enough to keep my brain fueled.
The continued practice and creating lasted a couple of weeks when the pregnancy proved to be a very trying experience. Somehow a connection was made between my brain and the jewelry that the memories of the sickness were triggered just by looking at anything related to my new found craft.
Needless to say, that was the end of my jewelry making for a while. Once I finally had my healthy and beautiful new baby boy my family was complete. Once past all the post pregnancy and new baby craziness, one day I came across a pair of earrings I'd made the year before. I didn't get an immediate feeling of nausea, so I decided to start playing around with my things again. It was THE BEST THING I COULD HAVE DONE!
Since then, I've been an obsessed bead shopper and wire wrapper. I've taken a couple more classes and read a zillion books on the subject. Last November, for my birthday, I decided to open my own Etsy shop. I am loving everything about it.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)