tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17101000315005703282024-02-06T20:29:39.669-08:00RamblingsMy crazy world in words.Erica Winninghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00964868202126839629noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710100031500570328.post-8396998829955597592010-08-16T03:48:00.001-07:002010-08-16T03:59:19.130-07:00Birthday Woes......Well, the hubbs turns a quarter of a century on Friday....woohoo!<br /><br />I had the most AWESOMEST (I know, not a real word, but really, it's cool!!) and just straight up kick arse birthday present in mind, and was well on my way to getting it......then life happened. We've got three kids; it happens.<br /><br />Still, I am MAJORLY bummed. We have had our rough patches, and our doubts and fears and confusion, but he's still my husband and I've NEVER been able to do anything big for him for his birthday or Christmas. So when I found out one of his favorite bands was playing here in town ON HIS BIRTHDAY, I was like PERRRRRRRFECT!!!!<br /><br />But, school's about to start, he's going out to the field for a week in a few weeks, our oldest and youngest have birthdays coming up soon, and etc etc....and I just can't swing it with what we've got. :((<br /><br />I'm having a sale in the store to try and make the rest of the money we'd need in order to get tickets, or if all else fails, at least throw him a cookout with his friends up here. I know he'd like just hanging out with friends over burgers and beer (but we have no burgers......or beer lol) but I was *SO* looking forward to being able to get him tickets to see this concert (Five Finger Death Punch...yeah, we're a rock family).<br /><br />I know, I know, I'm whining. I'm not trying to play to "sob" story, but I really am disappointed. I feel so bad too, even though I know I probably shouldn't. But, he's my husband and I want him to be not just happy, but thrilled.<br /><br />So, if you're interested, I'm offering 20% off all orders over $30 (before shipping), and free shipping and the 20% discount on all orders over $50. Want to buy a bunch of the supply listings? Make me an offer, I'm just trying to get that stock moved!<br /><br />Take a look, what can it hurt? ;)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWen8Zo2QmJcZLGC4tFsrQfIbz2XI_2EF0eow9KxvNWsKYCRzEUjZCGTfm_hoCWNsUJYAdF3ZjcWq92UtRfBbv5oTE6YD6rD5IIBDNDJdMFmgV_GUQabUlLu8oJvpmrMGY0jUqpZowDu8/s1600/08-02-2010+010.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWen8Zo2QmJcZLGC4tFsrQfIbz2XI_2EF0eow9KxvNWsKYCRzEUjZCGTfm_hoCWNsUJYAdF3ZjcWq92UtRfBbv5oTE6YD6rD5IIBDNDJdMFmgV_GUQabUlLu8oJvpmrMGY0jUqpZowDu8/s320/08-02-2010+010.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505960136210758658" border="0" /></a><br /><br />http://www.eldjewelry.comErica Winninghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00964868202126839629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710100031500570328.post-27250757219332160492010-07-20T02:44:00.000-07:002010-07-20T03:00:22.012-07:00It's so late!!!!!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXSrdrAc7ZKs6zylwx5Xeuwa6eN9VlyNcX9icZFho-cdv79Oz5jYvVT-LvPRXcP9M4X3lLhCvZ_2uG_gucwNbycx39A7mS0fygI2Au7Q52CqIVwbaItW4M82EHnglq7via9cc-5mcQqvo/s1600/07-09-2010+005.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXSrdrAc7ZKs6zylwx5Xeuwa6eN9VlyNcX9icZFho-cdv79Oz5jYvVT-LvPRXcP9M4X3lLhCvZ_2uG_gucwNbycx39A7mS0fygI2Au7Q52CqIVwbaItW4M82EHnglq7via9cc-5mcQqvo/s320/07-09-2010+005.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495925486225799122" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:85%;">This picture was taken at 4am one night while out trying to get my son to fall asleep in the car. It didn't work. :/</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span></span></div><br />Ok, it's only 1:45am, but still, I should be in bed! My boy has become noctu-baby and I am TIRED!!!!<br /><br />And cranky. :/<br /><br />So here we are at almost 2am watching the Disney channel because I have to have some sort of background noise yet it's probably keeping Blake up which is NOT what I wanted so here I am writing a boring run-on sentence. Yay me!<br /><br />On a better note, I am making great progress going through my current supplies for destash listings in my shop. There is hope for me yet! I just wish I could get outside and take some pictures, but it's been so rainy and dark outside.<br /><br />I guess that's all I have to say today. I win the most boring post award, so yay me!!Erica Winninghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00964868202126839629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710100031500570328.post-40721193430392335362010-07-13T23:24:00.000-07:002010-07-13T23:40:15.901-07:00Slow down a bit!No, not you, unless you're riding my behind on the freeway. :)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">I</span> am slowing it down for a bit. I want to go in a new direction. No, maybe not new, but more <span style="font-style: italic;">centralize</span> what my store and what I make is about. I feel like I'm trying to learn everything, and in turn, <span style="font-weight: bold;">do </span>everything, and that's just not possible. ;)<br /><br />I'm also starting to think that I may just not have the budget to go where I want to go with my jewelry. And that makes me sad, because it's what I would really like to do. Offer high-quality, elegant and unique jewelry with crystals, gemstones, and sterling silver. Argh!<br /><br />In the meantime, while I'm figuring out where to go, I'm suspending the store on Facebook so I can focus on one thing at a time. The Etsy store will still be open, but as you may notice, not much is being newly listed.<br /><br />:)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span>Erica Winninghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00964868202126839629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710100031500570328.post-42899733468663331922010-07-02T14:50:00.000-07:002010-07-02T14:58:10.979-07:00Winner for the Birthday Contest!Hello! I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday weekend, or if it's not a holiday for you, I hope you're enjoying your week! <br /><br />I want to thank everyone who entered the birthday contest for a $25 gift certificate, I'm so happy you took the time to enter! <br /><br />The winner has been chosen; each entry was given a unique number, and then randomly drawn from random.org for the winning number. And I'm happy to announce the winner is....<br /><br /><br />Karilan!<br /><br /><br />Thank you so much to Karilan for entering, and has made her purchase using her gift certificate for $25!<br /><br />Didn't win? Don't worry, you still get a great deal!!<br /><br />To thank everyone who entered, I am offering a discount of 25% off your entire next purchase, or 10% off a custom order. This discount is effective on regular prices in my Etsy and Facebook stores. Simply leave "birthday contest" in the message to seller when checking out in Etsy, or contact me with what you'd like to purchase on Facebook and I will make a custom listing for you with the correct discount. Refunds on Etsy will be given through Paypal.<br /><br />Thank you again, have a wonderful 4th and a wonderful weekend!Erica Winninghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00964868202126839629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710100031500570328.post-45194538842091076582010-06-29T01:21:00.000-07:002010-06-29T01:48:51.769-07:00Hmmmmm......changesI'm really wanting to go in a new direction with my jewelry. I still want to do lanyards and such, but I want them a bit.....more sophisticated. After all, I *am* 25 now. (Ha......ha.)<br /><br />But seriously, I am really liking the Swarovski crystals still (my mother knows that anything with Swarovski in the name is good in my book), and I really have a new-found fascination with gemstones.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYKQi4A7kVWiq7l8OWjylrmUinvrdawnQos-jjUYDiDRoLisepTnoFiYx1lWLDOa5KAtUbOX2pt_l05I12YnhNX2GPRCRdSD5zOA4EBdKW3KiKBCB-23EJyovyVok383K-TFi7HP1xaLo/s1600/06-12-2010+016.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYKQi4A7kVWiq7l8OWjylrmUinvrdawnQos-jjUYDiDRoLisepTnoFiYx1lWLDOa5KAtUbOX2pt_l05I12YnhNX2GPRCRdSD5zOA4EBdKW3KiKBCB-23EJyovyVok383K-TFi7HP1xaLo/s320/06-12-2010+016.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488114554781484914" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I want to go into more sterling, gold-fill, etc........in a nutshell, higher end pieces. But still unique. I have been pondering about what makes my jewelry "Erica", and it's proving to be harder than I thought it would be. I was told to do what I love.....but I love making all my pieces. What a conundrum!<br /><br />Sooooo....what would you like to see coming from my shop? What current pieces do you like? Which ones don't you like? Honest opinions are valuable; I think of it as market research.Erica Winninghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00964868202126839629noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710100031500570328.post-63360012483822463832010-06-23T16:56:00.000-07:002010-06-23T17:26:35.443-07:00Birthday Contest!As you may know, tomorrow I'm turning 25, and on top of the special 25% off sale I have running right now, I've decided to also run another contest! The prize? A $25 gift certificate to my store on Etsy or Facebook!<br /><br />There are a few ways to enter, but you must comment here with your entry in order to be counted. You can enter as many times as possible, but only one entry per comment will be counted, so if you enter more than once, remember to leave additional comments!<br /><br />1. Follow this blog<br /><br />2. "Like" my fan page on Facebook ( http://www.facebook.com/eldesignsbyerica )<br /><br />3. Leave a comment on one of the pictures on Facebook (or you can comment here on one of the items on Etsy if you don't have a Facebook)<br /><br />4. Follow me on Twitter ( http://www.twitter.com/eleighb85 )<br /><br />Remember, leave one comment for each entry here on this blog, and please make sure I have a way to contact you if you are the winner!<br /><br />The contest will run until June 30th, to give everyone a good amount of time to enter.<br /><br />**(Please note, the $25 gift certificate is not valid on custom orders. Any pre-made pieces/supplies are eligible however.)<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Edit: I also want to add, which Amy helped bring up: If you already follow or "like" me, PLEASE feel free to comment here stating that! You may already have a few entries! Comments on my facebook page will, however, only be counted if they are new, since some are from previous contests. :D</span>Erica Winninghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00964868202126839629noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710100031500570328.post-5175927134720212572010-06-23T00:26:00.000-07:002010-06-23T00:51:48.628-07:00Holy Crap I Have a Blog<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY-RzR3n-UhBgDR_vLMS_OPN_Y5AAgmYK7coNi_wkarpNmg3JVlnb5eNoqj37KuO5ArbrYIClHwnDcLBMOgQwUkT1AkfeKaP8NZe62Vz6L0h-8rNJbvdXptUelu-R0COd72N9fmS5gv08/s1600/06-06-2010+070.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY-RzR3n-UhBgDR_vLMS_OPN_Y5AAgmYK7coNi_wkarpNmg3JVlnb5eNoqj37KuO5ArbrYIClHwnDcLBMOgQwUkT1AkfeKaP8NZe62Vz6L0h-8rNJbvdXptUelu-R0COd72N9fmS5gv08/s200/06-06-2010+070.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485870280806717426" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Well whaddyaknow. I have a blog. Oops. SORRY!!!!<br /><br />Long story short I'm in Alaska now. We're semi-settled, and the shop is doing, well.......I have stuff listed. ;) It's going to be a little harder than I thought to swing back into things.<br /><br />For one, Alaska is BEAUTIFUL! I want to get out of the house as much as possible and be out in nature, which is very unlike me, but hey, if you were here, you'd want to be outside too!!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_l3pbAPuofpZSELp9rhejjUu9jvjqvw4pb5LKIMWY9qAx-q2HgLxFyzKmgm40LcPMB30k97FuV2oKIqGPatY8HqKP_g0glX35YoAlLYWHTFzz2s_P32Vu6Xw_WhPLxojrdAu0tN471LE/s1600/05-14-2010+263.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_l3pbAPuofpZSELp9rhejjUu9jvjqvw4pb5LKIMWY9qAx-q2HgLxFyzKmgm40LcPMB30k97FuV2oKIqGPatY8HqKP_g0glX35YoAlLYWHTFzz2s_P32Vu6Xw_WhPLxojrdAu0tN471LE/s200/05-14-2010+263.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485868953599132306" border="0" /></a>^See what I mean? GORGEOUS!<br /><br />Aaaaaanywho, I am trying to network to <span style="font-style: italic;">possibly</span> get my jewelry into some sort of gift shop or salon, but I'm not able to leave the house very often. It's hard to be taken seriously when you're toting three little kids at the same time.<br /><br />On a personal note, my oldest will start FIRST grade in two months!! I feel old. I seriously thought she <span style="font-weight: bold;">just</span> started school, and here she is already in first grade.<br /><br />She's starting to take interest in my jewelry designing, and "approves" of certain designs. She's really just trying to blow up my ego :) I think I'll take it, lol.<br /><br />And of course, for the promo bit, I'm turning 25 tomorrow and am running a 25% off sale on Etsy and on Facebook until Saturday, June 26th. Great time to get the patriotic pieces I have listed in time for the 4th!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgje1MVpXvbajz-1w3BmeDGf7C-P1KiUUG1euSwOKhL4LUpixSTDB5oYWci_R2dQvL9WGwtSO9WtXzruMloSxX1hQivDfhymZa3_fRi-eyph-t6mMeR52CUG2x8w8xeogEcPehn0cSuRI/s1600/06-20-2010+010.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 176px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgje1MVpXvbajz-1w3BmeDGf7C-P1KiUUG1euSwOKhL4LUpixSTDB5oYWci_R2dQvL9WGwtSO9WtXzruMloSxX1hQivDfhymZa3_fRi-eyph-t6mMeR52CUG2x8w8xeogEcPehn0cSuRI/s200/06-20-2010+010.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485873322802965826" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I promise, I will TRY to update this more often, although you're more than welcome to berate me for waiting so long. I'm a horrible blogger!Erica Winninghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00964868202126839629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710100031500570328.post-79725062336940043072009-11-22T08:53:00.000-08:002009-11-22T09:13:32.797-08:00Is it bedtime yet?*sigh*<br /><br />It's been one of those weeks. Ya know, the ones that leave you exhausted in every possible way at the end of the day, yet you feel like you've accomplished almost nothing? Yeah, that's it. I've finally gotten up to 50 items in my shop (which in itself doesn't seem like a lot, until I factor in that the majority of my time is spent cleaning, running errands, and chasing after a bunch of toddlers. And even then, I need to list a *ton* more for the holiday season.)<br /><br />I am having a celebratory sale on my etsy shop in honor of the fact that I somehow listed the big "50", although once I get to 100, boy, I don't know what I'll do! Take 15% off by putting "Made it to 50!" in the notes to seller and wait for a revised invoice to pay.<br /><br />http://www.etsy.com/shop/elbeading<br /><br />Hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving, and if you don't celebrate that, I hope you have a calm and relaxing week!Erica Winninghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00964868202126839629noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710100031500570328.post-56342820074540881642009-11-12T04:47:00.000-08:002009-11-13T08:24:08.671-08:00It's Almost Christmas!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV3PzvqyNv4CTLOC5bzozMyFXeByngRxNCav1m3WT9usTIRZHxnkCUmShZMg6FkDk7Z6ADkFJmA6b_fenNHFoZWKPEy4mu_tZ5fyYtcUSSwQH8GSf95H9RCZYEv6SuYpMJltlrozWLytw/s1600-h/11-12-2009+010.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV3PzvqyNv4CTLOC5bzozMyFXeByngRxNCav1m3WT9usTIRZHxnkCUmShZMg6FkDk7Z6ADkFJmA6b_fenNHFoZWKPEy4mu_tZ5fyYtcUSSwQH8GSf95H9RCZYEv6SuYpMJltlrozWLytw/s320/11-12-2009+010.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403624567901412130" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Now, normally, I'm not too thrilled at Christmas coming waaaaaaay quicker than it should, but this year, it's different.<br /><br />I don't know if my general outlook has changed (which would be good! Any amount of happiness is a triumph against depression), or if it means even more this year than others. My girls are doubly excited about Christmas this year as well: it means daddy will be home! Oh, I am so excited! Not only that, but I've even made a few holiday inspired pieces. So far, a lovely lanyard and an oh-so-elegant bracelet with Cream Swarovski Crystal Pearls, garnets, and emeralds!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-F04wunUHWG6kTiHa4L01I8mKYTQ0lk74m_V8ZOAhyphenhyphenxfcEvRKAxtJBP3qW0GRqr5wt2XvfhIshITgE30ssLUuJoVGof3o2MBAaLdCOKQo9lpmsW8TSt9-zUfxasERzjXCgju2sgnEzAA/s1600-h/11-12-2009+019.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-F04wunUHWG6kTiHa4L01I8mKYTQ0lk74m_V8ZOAhyphenhyphenxfcEvRKAxtJBP3qW0GRqr5wt2XvfhIshITgE30ssLUuJoVGof3o2MBAaLdCOKQo9lpmsW8TSt9-zUfxasERzjXCgju2sgnEzAA/s320/11-12-2009+019.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403624275029848338" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />I've started making lists for the kids, including parkas and long johns! I still have to figure out what actual fun stuff to get them! Any suggestions for a 1 year old boy and two girls, 3 (just about 4) and 5?<br /><br />So, I'm hoping to eventually have a little more substance in my posts here soon. But, like it's titled, I ramble! Anyway, have to hop off here soon, DD wants to watch Hannah Montana....again. Ha!Erica Winninghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00964868202126839629noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710100031500570328.post-19524921931415658512009-10-23T08:12:00.000-07:002009-10-23T08:23:08.931-07:00It's Been a While!Wow, so much has happened lately! Kylie started school, which she is loving and doing VERY well in (of course, :D), Chris left for basic, and is doing well, he's already started his AIT, which means I should be able to talk to him more often!<br /><br />My Etsy store is doing pretty well, considering it's still a bit new. Sales have slowed down a little, but that's ok. I've been trying to get some more things that I have stored listed, but it's a little difficult when you're chasing toddlers all day! By the time their bed time comes, I'm ready for sleep as well! Lol.<br /><br />We have a bit of interesting (and maybe fun?) news! Chris received his new orders, and we're moving to ALASKA at the end of December! OY!!! It's still a shock to me, and I am *so* nervous about moving so far away from everyone! I'm sure the kids will absolutely love it, but did they have to move us to the coldest state in the country in the middle of winter? Haha, nice.<br /><br />So, just a heads up, things will probably be quiet for my shop and most likely this blog during December as we go to Chris' graduation and prepare to move from TN to AK. Things should pick up after the 1st of the year.<br /><br />I had my first giveaway featured on facebook not too long ago, my apologies for not featuring it here! The turnout was wonderful, and I'm already thinking about what to do for my next one. I'll be sure to put it on here as well!Erica Winninghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00964868202126839629noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710100031500570328.post-13139604844111139102009-08-09T19:28:00.000-07:002009-08-09T19:41:14.720-07:00A Rant? A Rave? No, a Rambling....Life has it's ups and it's downs; this I am well aware of. That doesn't make the downs any easier to deal with, or the ups any less exciting though.<br /><br />Specifically, the downs. Chris leaves for basic on the 24th, and I'm wondering how it's going to work until mid-December, when he gets back. That's an awfully long time! We'll be in a better position financially and everything, well, any job would be better financially! Unemployment is kicking our behinds! Which leads to another thing. Our rent. :/ We got a notice today, and it's not the "oh yay, the rent's going down" notice. It's a "pay within 5 days or move out" notice. Blech. That seriously sucks. We never expected to be out of work so long, or for all the jobs we DID find to NOT work out longer than a few days. And that has made me realize something else, that I thought would be an "up", but has turned into a "down". Damn. Kylie starts school the 17th. But if we end up having to move it'll be out of the area, and she'll be transferred. Double damn.<br /><br />On the upside though, I did have ice cream tonight, and it was good. :/Erica Winninghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00964868202126839629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710100031500570328.post-59362334846076787762009-07-23T14:25:00.000-07:002009-07-23T14:30:55.686-07:00It's been a while.....Egad! It's been a while since I've been on this here thing! A few changes have taken place, most importantly, I am an etsian! Woo! I've had 2 sales so far, which I think is pretty good, and two custom orders I'm currently working on! You can check out my page at <a href="http://elbeading.etsy.com/">http://elbeading.etsy.com</a> !<br /><br />I've got to get on the ball and get everything else listed, the hubby is tired of looking at it all!<br /><br />Oh! I got my VistaPrint order in the other day! Woo! I feel more like an actual business now, with my cards and my car magnet, and everything else! Now I'm just looking for reasons to hand my cards out!<br /><br />And now I notice that every sentence is finished with an "!". Nice. Oh well, I'm just really excited, which is good because I've been bummed about personal issues lately. Job searching sucks, and I wish there was a bit more out there that was stable and long-term. Blech.Erica Winninghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00964868202126839629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710100031500570328.post-89179459363404833892009-06-20T18:19:00.001-07:002009-06-20T18:22:48.420-07:00Woohoo! Sale time!I've decided to have a sale in the store, because I felt like it and maybe it would help me get my first sale for that store. :)<br /><br />All handmade items (that means it excludes the items in the overstock category, because, well, I didn't make them, lol) are 20% off AND free shipping to US and Canada! Woo! Great deal, huh?<br /><br />I thought so myself, so go out and buy! Or order a custom piece!<br /><br />:) have a wonderful weekend!Erica Winninghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00964868202126839629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710100031500570328.post-7983409396027368722009-06-17T23:01:00.001-07:002009-06-17T23:18:43.767-07:00Just Starting OutSo, this is a mix of both personal and business "ramblings" and thoughts. Personal ramblings and business thoughts. I have finally found something I am passionate about as far as a career, and am happy to be starting up. It's frustrating at times, whether it's designing, figuring out where/what/if to sell, and figuring out what needs to be done.<br /><br />On a personal note, I'm learning that motherhood is a heck of a lot more challenging than I pictured. I mean, I knew it was going to be challenging, especially trying to raise *my* offspring (stubborn? no, I prefer strong-willed, haha), but there are times where I just don't have a clue where to begin! Oh well, comes with the territory I suppose, I still love them more than anything!<br /><br />Be sure to stay tuned, as I'm sure I'll have more rambling mumbo-jumbo mixed in with some brilliant revelations, along with shameless advertising plugs to my jewelry store: eldesigns.ecrater.com (shameless plug #1, let's see how many we can get!).Erica Winninghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00964868202126839629noreply@blogger.com0