Columbian Festival July 24, 2011 @ Eisenhower Park SA, TX

One festival down, hopefully many more to follow!  I'll post more info as the date approaches!

Also, lots of GREAT AUCTIONS at my EBAY store found here:
 http://stores.ebay.com/ABEO-JEWELRY-AND-BOUTIQUE?_trksid=p4340.l2563

Deep in the Heart of Texas

As summer approaches, I've finally made the the official move back to Texas.  I'm at a loss on what craft shows will be coming up and what I should do with the store?  My motivation faltered a little when I left for training and had my husband leave to go serve our country - so it is going to take a little time and energy to get back where I was last 4th quarter!  My apologies to everyone, hopefully the completion of my project on Abeo will come to a closer finale than the past!

Glass Tile Pendants, Oh My!

I'm in the process of uploading a new cheat sheet for creating glass tiles, but in the meantime I have it saved as a PDF file.  Please EMAIL me at delarosaverna@gmail.com for the copy!

Hope everyone had a splendid Valentines' Day!

Grand Buy of Wholesale Gems and Precious Metals

The site is getting a nice makeover as well as the type of jewelry you will find!  I will still offer incredible prices, personalized Charm Bracelets, but my jewelry will now be made from sterling or vermeil (14k over sterling) as well as precious and semi precious stones.  My husband helped me stamp out my own personal brand tags to connect to each piece <3

Available now are awesome deals to rid the craft stash of alloy metals and certain charms.
Glass tiles are available!
STEAMPUNK will now come into play!
Free shipping still applies because I still utilize stamps.com <3

http://www.ehow.com/how_7361489_tell-gems-real.html

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2011!

This holiday was a blast!  Family, friends, and tons of dancing and laughing...and OH MY GOSH... SALES.  I have made more in sales than I have ever made in one month MANAGING a  retail store. And less stress too considering I am midway literally "attacking" a Masters' degree in Criminal Justice.

I have many friends.. both pre-Abeojewelry and post (my loyal awesome customers <3) who ask... HOW THE HECK do you send out some 30+ packages in a weekend and manage to have a life. lol.  Well, If it wasn't for error and learning from mistakes....

1.) Have an itch for crafting... start with glass bead items (They are cheaper and sparkle more!)
2.) STICK to hypoallergenic, sterling silver, and vermeil... if you don't have sensitive ears... well, think of the thousands of potential customers THAT DO!
3.) If you can afford it...BUY IN BULK. Stick to a theme every season.  (this is how I resell my supplies! I buy $1000.00 in gemstones I gain what I paid for in a period of time..and keep my price lower for my customers!)
4,) Etsy.com and artfire.com for your jewelry sales... don't ebay them away at the lowest cost.. people who go ebaying typically look for the BEST DEAL...Etsy and Artfire are strickly handcrafted and unique and if they find exactly what they want they will pay what they must for it.
5.) Don't  be afraid to ask for discounts! It only takes a message or email!
6.) Have fun, be creative, and look for something that hasn't been developed (or developed to its fullest potential!)
7.) When you start selling.. send hand written thank you cards...themed boxes..and PUSH yourself to get those orders out ASAP.  Customers love fast shipping!
8.) Patience... If you don't have it... don't try selling your jewelry online.  It takes time. TRUST ME.
9.) If you can sign your pieces (like I have bronze and silver rounds with "ABEO" or "AJ")...do it!  Your piece is a work of art..SIGN IT!
10.) Shipping: Buy bulk bubble wrap, self printed and adhesive stamps, and stamps.com (comes in handy when you zero out on actual stamps!) - this saved me SO MUCH MORE TIME when 4th quarter's hype came around in December! WHEW!

Hope this helps :)

WRAPPING those....little...darn...briolettes...

First off...briolettes on earrings IS A MUST. They make them dramatic, appealing, and exciting.

But how on the HECK do you wire them.

Well. DO NOT SEARCH. This site is aWeSeOmE... with pictures <3

http://www.making-jewelry.com/How-to-Wire-Wrap-a-Briolette.html

How to Make your Own Peacock Earrings!

Brought to you by ABEOJEWELRY.COM

Pick your feathers and strip them to desired area!

Trim or don't trim - personal preference :)

TIP: If you're coiling wire or adding a bead, flatten the wick of the feather prior to attempting to do so with needlepoint pliers!

Add Bead...

I like dual flap crimps.  There are several sizes, but I found the longer crimps are harder to put on!  

TIP: Before applying to your feather - fold one side gentle and the crimp on!

Made SURE the flaps fold over towards the back of the feather!  Secure the second flap over the first.

Bend the tip of the feather prior to cutting....

Apply your desired ear wire <3

Tadaaah!

For supplies and quick shipping, visit : http://www.etsy.com/shop/abeoetebaris

Thank you so much!