Somehow I have managed to neglect this blog for several months now.

I guess my one goal right now is to get our house sold and get moved.

Aside from that, there aren't many blog posts or facebook status updates happening around here lately.

You could say that I'm going inward (for now)...I'm sure I'll get my blog groove back some day.


Update on the jewelry:

Earrings for Haiti - have sold none since December

Necklaces for Kenya - have sold none since December

Chosen One Jewelry - have sold a few online since December.  At the end of March, I donated 19 pieces of jewelry for the TDH Gala (http://www.tdhcharitygala.com/).  I was pleasantly surprised what some of them sold for in the silent auction.

Aside from this action, until this fall/Christmas Craft season (hopefully I can find a few smaller Christmas craft shows when we move) I don't plan on doing too much with selling jewelry while we get moved and settled into our new surroundings (hopefully sooner than later).

Hope all is well with all my peeps out there!

Swing...

We're back in the full swing of things after the holidays, especially trying to take off those pounds we put on at (and before) Christmas.

Our home schooling began on Monday and BOY, has it been a hard week!!  It seems I have a little man who is rather defiant at times.  This momma doesn't like to be Military MOM...but it seems this is what the behaviors I've seen warrants!  And shucks, I even missed out on going to see Yogi Bear (in 3D)!

Oh well, you do what you 'gotta' do!

Not much new on the jewelry front.  I am taking January off completely - not looking at anything to do with jewelry.  Maybe in February I'll start to try and create again - depending on the real estate front!

Now that I've listed a few items on Etsy and my facebook profile, I've sold a few things over the holidays.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

A little late, but better than never :(

Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas.

Happy New Year

2011

Lots of new and welcomed changes on the horizon for this new year.

Looking forward to all that the year has to offer.



Thank you to all who supported, prayed for and purchased items from me this year.  I hope you all have a wonderful year, filled with much LOVE!

Upcoming Etsy Products

All glass pendants are 7/8" or 24 mm square.

Each pendant comes with a chain, your choice of an 18" or a 20" sterling silver snake chain (925 stamped), or a black leather chord (19" - 22"), or a black waxed cotton chord, or a pink, turquoise, green or black ribbon.  DON'T FORGET TO SPECIFY.

More information about these pendants at the bottom of this post.

Each necklace also ships with an organza gift back.

$10.00 each  (+ shipping, approx. $2.00)

PLEASE NOTE:  All dollar amounts are in CANADIAN funds.

EMAIL ME for more information:  tara(dot)morin473(at)gmail(dot)com

LARGE SQUARE glass pendant (35mm or 1 1/3in square) or

RECTANGLE glass pendant (24mm x 48mm or 0.9in x 1.9in) 

with a 20" sterling silver necklace

$13.00 (+ shipping, approx. $2)

Glass Pendant RING (24mm or 0.9in square)

with adjustable band

$7.00 each (+ shipping, approx. $2)

Christmas Set, with matching ring

$15.00 each (+ shipping, approx. $3 - $4)

WOOD/SHELL Necklaces

made on beading wire, with a magnetic clasp

$10 each (+ shipping, approx. $2)

SOLIDARITY Necklaces for KENYA

All $10 each (+ shipping, approx. $2)

ALL sales go to Kenya to provide single women with an income.

Bracelet/Earring Sets

 $7.00  each (+ shipping, approx. $2)

$5.00 goes towards our adoption

$2.00 goes to Haiti to buy rice

Over the next few days, I will be posting many new items on Etsy but I'm giving YOU (my faithful readers) the opportunity to purchase directly from me. 

Your pendant is made with:

- medium-sized Aanraku bales which are nickel-plated and big enough for you to string ribbon or thicker chains through.

- all pendants come with an 18" sterling silver, 925 stamped (OR, a 20" sterling silver, also 925 stamped can be requested – I only have a few left and they won't be ordered again).

- your pendant will be shipped in a small organza bag

100% of your purchase supports our adoption of a special needs baby girl in Vietnam.

***Special Notes about Pendants***

- Pendants are sealed with a high-gloss finish and are water resistant but NOT WATERPROOF. Remove before swimming, bathing, etc.

- Small parts; not recommended for small children.

- Email me your favourite photo to have designed into a pendant?

Custom orders welcome! Email me for more details: chosenone(dot)blingwithaheart(at)gmail(dot)com