Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Serendipity


I've sold hundreds of necklaces to friends or patrons, at festivals and flea markets. Yet I never cease to be delighted when someone purchases my work. Last night I was listing necklaces to Etsy, which is a new venue for me.

I finished loading this necklace and went on to the next, a lovely pink and green heart. This shell piece was found in an inexpensive jewelry shop just before the holiday. It was strung on hideous black and white size eight seed beads and the zebra pattern overwhelmed this lovely shell. Enchanted by the shell, I restrung the necklace. I didn't like the dull beads I had chosen and restrung it again with these wonderful luster finished black seed beads and two tone crackle glass. While the necklace is strikingly different from the rest of my stock, I was pleased with the results. Pricing it at a reasonable rate, I posted it and moved on.

Five minutes later, I finished posting the pink and green heart. Wait. That can't be right. I know I just posted the shell--where is it? Cameron, on the other side of the room, said to check the sold tab. Nonsense. It just posted. Nothing has sold yet. I don't have enough items. On a whim, I checked. SOLD!

Blessings to the wonderful woman from Michigan who has proven to me that perseverance pays off.  She is a blessing today.

4 comments:

  1. I think an Etsy shop is a great venue too. I hope you'll put a permanent link button to your shop at the top of your blog.

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  2. terrific....and they are both beautiful.

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  3. I think it's all gorgeous work, and clearly there are others who agree! Congrats, and best wishes for continued good sales.
    ~Light

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  4. The necklace was a perfect combination. Classic, but not too young and not too old. The design on the shell is great and will go with a number of types of clothing styles. Good job dear!

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