New Jewelry 11/8

Second post of the day. My last post got way to long to include photos of the jewelry I've made recently. I got a a couple of calls over the weekend that have spurred a jewelry-making frenzy. First, I got a call from the organizer of the Appleton North High School's holiday show that is taking place this upcoming Saturday (the 13th). This is one of the top holiday shows in that area. I originally applied for the show but they didn't have enough room for me. They had a cancellation and wanted to know if I could do the show. I didn't have anything going on, so I decided to go for it....but I barely have stock built up, so I knew I would need to work hard this week.

The second phone call I got was from Stacia of Stacia's Home and Garden in Hartford. She needed more inventory asap. She said, "You might as well bring everything you have because it will all sell." Now, a lot of stores deal with local artists on a consignment basis (meaning, you get paid once something sells), but she buys my jewelry outright. It is nice to go there with product, and leave with a check in hand. I am grateful that she deals with me that way. Most shop owners consider it too much of a risk.

So...I am going to visit her on Wednesday, and she is making it sound like she will buy everything I bring her. I am not counting on that, but she will deplete my stock significantly. Which is great. However, I am then going to have to turn around and make a lot more for the Appleton show on Saturday. It wouldn't be as big of a challenge if I didn't have to work at Lela 20 hours this week. I know that is not a lot, but that is 20 hours I could be working on jewelry. I know I'll be fine in the end. I've already gotten a good start. Here are some of the pieces I've made so far.