AmysHandmadeJewelry.com

Spring ArtsGoggle

Wed, 15 May 2013 22:39:14 GMT

I will be showcasing my jewelry and ornaments This Sat. from 4-10pm
http://www.fortworthsouth.org/event/spring-artsgoggle-2/

Amy's Handmade Gifts will be on the block of 1600 Park Place Avenue.

Here are some pics of the event!

Next Project For School

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:19:39 GMT

Heavy Gauge Wire Frame Pendant Necklace

School Project

Sat, 11 May 2013 15:46:24 GMT

Danish cluster earrings!

Last Day of Sale!

Sat, 11 May 2013 14:31:02 GMT

The Mother's Day Sale will be ending tonight by midnight - order your gifts today!

Expedited shipping is available by request - call or email for prices.

Project for school

Wed, 08 May 2013 15:32:57 GMT

Spiral Earrings!

NEW design

Fri, 03 May 2013 15:09:22 GMT

Gospel Bracelet - highlights the 6 points of the Gospel message

Black - Our sin separates us from God, leads to death and hell
Purple - God is a righteous judge and He must judge our sin
Red - God loves us and sent His Son to die and shed His blood so we could be made right with God
White - In order to receive this love and forgiveness we must repent and turn from our sins
Blue - We must put our faith, all our life's hope and trust, in God and in what Jesus did for us on the cross
Gold - No matter what prayer we pray or action we take, it is God who grants salvation and eternal life

NEW - GO! Scotland bracelet - new design!

Thu, 02 May 2013 23:38:47 GMT

the new GO! design features the right-angle weave technique

NEW - Christmas Ornaments

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:06:16 GMT

Just added - 5 new Christmas ornaments $2.75 each

New Design for Missions Bracelets

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:38:55 GMT

This is the new design for the GO! bracelets, featuring the right-angle weave technique. This is an experiment in progress, since it requires an exact planning of each bead placement and several rows stitched together.

MOTHERS DAY SALE!

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:26:18 GMT

From May 1-11 ALL items on this site will be discounted!!!!! TONS of great gifts for Moms!!!!

If you want your order shipped faster than USPS 1st class, please include a note with your order. An additional charge will be calculated and emailed to you after the order has been placed.

New technique for school

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 19:23:49 GMT

wire wrapped frame with heavy gauge wire

NEW - Golden Rose

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 15:29:57 GMT

NEW - Sunny Shells!

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 22:00:35 GMT

Set includes 3-strand necklace, ring and earrings!

Spirals!

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:15:01 GMT

New technique!

NEW - Rhinestone Rings

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:07:41 GMT

Choice of 5 styles - only $1.00 each!

New technique - Danish clusters

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 01:24:48 GMT

Texas Sales Tax

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 16:16:58 GMT

I am slowly turning my unofficial business official; I am now registered in the state of Texas and am required to charge sales tax. Any orders within TX will have an additional 8% added on from now on......I hate having to raise prices, BUT I have been basically not charging tax OR labor for 4 years. Next I will be registering with the city and filing my dba, but since those cost money I have to wait a bit.......and I also now have a business liabilty insurance policy!

North Pole Friends - New in Ornaments!

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 03:31:11 GMT

Santa Is Here!

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:37:57 GMT

but didn't turn out quite the way I had wanted.....

Next Project In Progress

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:21:40 GMT

This lil guy is waiting for his 2 friends to join him!

Pictures from First Saturday

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:12:43 GMT

Here are some pictures taken during the First Saturday on Magnolia show on the patio of Zio Carlos in Fort Worth...
I made a few sales - not bad for the first run of the event!
On the left is another lady's vintage display; mine is the table with the folding chair (I am not in the picture).

customer standing by my display

view of Lulu's Unique Shop, the featured vendor (the airstream trailer)

Lulu's Unique Shop trailer

sign inside

Baby Pearl Necklace

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:54:38 GMT

This is a pearl and crystal necklace I made for a customer for his baby granddaughter

First Saturday On Magnolia Show

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 16:20:01 GMT

My next appearance in public will be at the First Saturday on Magnolia show on April 6, at Zio Carlo Brewpub in Ft Worth.....

https://www.facebook.com/events/152764621558143

Look what I got in my email!!!!!

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:08:25 GMT

CONGRATULATIONS!
Your application to become a Crafted Art Productions Partner Vendor has been approved!

You are officially a Partner Vendor and now eligible to receive exclusive benefits like discounted show fees, opportunities to book your space before the general public, and more.

We enjoyed reading your application and looking at your items! We can't wait to see you at a show so we can get to know you better. Here's to many, many excellent shows together.

Happy creating!

The Crafted Art Team

Crafted Art Productions
1504 Clover Lane
Fort Worth, Texas 76107

Project For School - Knotted Necklace

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:46:51 GMT

This necklace is made of faceted jet glass rondelles and knotted silk thread, with a dangle - it was designed for my Lillystone Collection.

New Camera

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 19:05:05 GMT

Here are the first pictures taken with my new (to me) Nikon Coolpix L26 camera......

This is one of my projects for the jewelry design school

And this is a new silk thread knotting technique I just learned!

February Drawing Winner!

Sun, 03 Mar 2013 02:07:51 GMT

Congratulations Maria Ann Green! She gets to pick any item from this site as her prize.

Remember if you leave a VALID comment on the blog OR place an order you are entered!

NEW - Simple Earrings Set!

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 18:11:15 GMT

Coming tomorrow(Monday) - Jewelry Wardrobe!

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 17:56:06 GMT

This jewelry wardrobe consistes of 3 bracelets and a necklace extender - it will be listed tomorrow - Monday the 25th

Changes Coming Soon!

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:42:20 GMT

I am planning some good changes for this site in the coming months! I am currently in the process of updating some of the photos - making them much clearer and sharper and in a better setting. Hopefully this will give you a better 'feel' for the pieces.

I am also looking in to starting a section featuring pieces that were FULLY manufactured in the United States - meaning EVERY bead, wire, finding etc. as well as the assembling of the piece.

Also, I will be adding some new 'popular trends' jewelry featuring things like Hello Kitty, owls, bling etc.

I am hoping these changes will have a positive impact!

NEW - Royal Coins

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 23:34:26 GMT

This one took less time to make, but turned out simply stunning!!!!!

NEW - Black & White Baubles

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 16:17:25 GMT

This is the first set where I am actually factoring in the value of my time making these pieces - hence the higher price. Up until now, I have only been asking for slightly more than the cost of materials. From now on, I will be offering full-priced jewelry AND clearance items, so there is something for everyone. I will NOT raise the price on previously discounted items- you will always be able to buy these at the original low prices.

Here is the first offering in my higher range.....This took quite a bit of time to do

Latest News - School and a Show!

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:08:47 GMT

There will be a benefit for the Art Department of the Fort Worth School District on Saturday, Feb. 16 and Sunday the 17th

Invincible Geekend
Zio Carlo Magnolia Brew Pub
1001 W Magnolia Ave.
Fort Worth, TX 76104
817-923-8000

There will be an arts show on the 16th at 2pm, and I will be selling my jewelry (and maybe some of my other crafts as well). And my husband Chris will be there showcasing his chainmaille work.

I got my instructor evaluation back on my projects from the design school - turns out I have a lot of room for provement. My wire wrapping in particular needs work - and I HAVE to invest in a point-and-shoot digital camera. So my schooling may be on hold until I get more practice (and money)......

Hope to see you at the show on Sat!

Monthly Drawing Winner for January

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 22:57:03 GMT

Congratulations to Heather Winfrey! She gets her pick of any item on the site!

Anyone posting a VALID, non-SPAM comment on the blog or an order is entered!

Out Of Town

Sun, 03 Feb 2013 16:09:05 GMT

I will be out of town from Feb. 4-9 on a mission trip to Denver. This time I will be flying, so I will not be able to have my inventory with me (I'm not sure I can even manage to bring my laptop). If you place an order, it will be filled no later than Feb. 10. Thank you for your understanding, and God bless!

School Project - Recycled Bracelet

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 15:13:40 GMT

Here is my final project for this unit, a bracelet that was recycled from using components from another (the metal roses)

Third Project For School

Sat, 26 Jan 2013 23:26:48 GMT

And these are the matching earrings - Roses For Elizabeth...I had to get a bit creative with these, since I ran out of some materials!

Second School Project

Sat, 26 Jan 2013 21:23:28 GMT

Alice's Cosmopolitan Necklace - this one took a LOT of planning and determination!

School Project

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 17:28:32 GMT

I am on Unit 2 of my Sheffield School Course! I just finished my 1st completed jewelry project, which is the Roses For Elizabeth bracelet! I will let you know what they think of it when it's graded.......

Latest Project - Guatemala GO! Bracelet

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 03:44:15 GMT

working on this design for a customer....

Happy New Year - December Winner

Tue, 01 Jan 2013 16:56:16 GMT

Congratulations 'samuelrog123' - the winner of the December giveaway!

HAPPY NEW YEAR! May 2013 be the best year ever!

Last Day to Enter December Drawing

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 18:39:28 GMT

Today is the last day to enter the monthly drawing to win an item of your choice from this site - just submit an APPROPRIATE (NON-SPAM) comment or place an order and you will be entered! Name will be announced tomorrow.

YEAR END CLEARANCE EVENT

Wed, 26 Dec 2012 17:19:10 GMT

From now until January 1, EVERYTHING will be discounted to mke room for new inventory. Take advantage of these extra low prices - on already low everyday prices!

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Tue, 25 Dec 2012 19:11:52 GMT

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

May you be richly blessed this holiday season!

The Berthelet Family - Amy, Chris & Lilly

Out Of Town

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 21:01:00 GMT

I will be out of town visiting my in-laws for Christmas; I will be out of the office from Dec. 12-28. I will have my inventory with me so orders will NOT be delayed! I will also have access to my inbox and voicemail, and I will return calls/emails as necessary.

NEW - Vintage Victorian Jewelry Set

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 20:59:09 GMT

November Drawing Winner

Sat, 01 Dec 2012 19:03:09 GMT

Congratulations Brenda Heimeyer! Brenda gets to choose anything from this site as her prize! Names for the December drawing start today.

Update

Sat, 01 Dec 2012 18:39:58 GMT

So I have not posted for quite some time......I had to drop my business in order to look for 'real' work due to financial setbacks. I am now performing online tasks for Clickworker and Leapforce, and hopefully the money will start coming in soon......today being Saturday I have decided not to do any of the regular work, but instead to spend some much-needed time giving my websites the attention they deserve! I also need to start adding some new pieces - one is currently in progress......

The annual crafts bazaar at the Arlington Plaza retirement home did not go so well this year; they put us towards the entrance in a corner out of sight, so many people didn't even know the bazaar was happening! Sadly not one of my things was sold......

Tomorrow at church the people in the School of Church Planting will be running the whole service! Our pastors are in Miami for the 1st ever DBC Pastors Conference. I will be part of the Prayer Team, and my husband will also be on the stage for prayer following the worship. It is going to be an exciting day!!!!

Last Wed. I went to the American Airlines Center in Dallas to see Rush; I passed out gospel tracts beforehand outside the venue. It was one of the most incredible light shows I have ever seen! Later I found out that one of the guys at our church was on the setup crew!

Well, that's the quick rundown for now - time to find something for lunch and pay more bills.....

NEW - Chainmaille Ring

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 21:19:38 GMT

Another addition to Designs by Chris!

NEW - Leather Ring

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:42:42 GMT

Here is the latest addition to the Designs By Chris collection

And the October Winner Is......

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 16:05:50 GMT

NIKKI FABBRO - congratulations! You can pick any item from my site! :)

The next drawing will be held on November 30 - anyone leaving comments on my blog or ordering anything is automatically entered!

*Names are entered once for the current month only - does not rollover UNLESS the winner does not respond.

Day Off

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:12:50 GMT

It's Sunday, and that means no work for me! Yesterday my husband and I attended the School of Church Planting at our church - Deliverance Bible Church in Hurst, TX - and found out that all the future church planters will be RUNNING the church one Sunday in December while all our pastors are in Miami at a conference! This is a huge challenge for all of us, especially those who will be stepping up to preach and lead worship. My husband willl be praying after the praise and worship, and we will both be part of the prayer team which prays for the service before it starts.

In the evening we attended a wedding shower for an engaged couple at our church; it was in a small community center of an apt. complex, and the kids were pretty energtic! They were jumping and dancing and keeping us all entertained! :)

Today is the usual schedule - service at 2, then we pop over to the Kyrie service in Fort Worth that Calvary Lutheran hosts in a bar - Zio Carlos on Magnolia Street - and THEN finally the Joyful Noise Worship Centre that for NOW is held on the patio of the Taco Cabana on Little Road in Arlington. I feel the Lord is calling me to look into a new location soon, most likely at a rehearsal place in Arlington.......

That's about it for today!

Been Busy

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:16:22 GMT

I have been neglecting blogging for the past week or so.....been super busy on Tophatter though, trying to get things sold! I have had minimal success, and am still experimenting with what people over there want and how much they are willing to pay. I have TONS of supplies now, everything from boxes to ring blanks! Here are a few pics of some cheaper things I am putting over there...

NEW - Another Chris Creation

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 21:18:36 GMT

This is the Targ Helm Necklace - the pendant is reminiscent of a Scottish shield

NEW - Another chainmaille creation by Chris

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 19:55:51 GMT

This one is made of silver aluminum rings......

NEW - Designs By Chris

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 17:19:10 GMT

Chris has made a bunch of new chainmaille items! Here is one of his latest - Black and Red Cross Concho Necklace

NEW - Canyon Sunset

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 02:51:09 GMT

Real gemstones in this one! Carnelian, crazy lace agate, peridot, and freshwater pearls, also Tibetan silver, on knotted silk thread.

Some Pics

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 18:38:33 GMT

Thought I'd share a few pics of different things.....
Here is my 'baby' Lilly - she is 8 and ADORABLE!

Then there is Stone....at 12 she went to be Jesus' kitty, we miss her so!

Sunday Events

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 15:22:53 GMT

Yesterday was filled as usual with church activities - 2pm service at Deliverance Bible Church, then over to Zio Carlo's Brew Pub at 5pm for Kyrie, where Joshua Irwin performed and there was also a double baptism! At 8 my husband and I headed to Taco Cabana for the weekly Joyful Noise Worship Centre which we host on the porch (with closed windows this time!) Even though nobody joined us this time, Holy Spirit still came while Misty Edwards' Relentless album was playing on my laptop.

Even though I am loving this cooler weather - Saturday's block party was enjoyed while sitting around a fire pit in the middle of the street, wrapped in coats and blankets - our house seems to want to stay at a constant chilly 66 degrees :( It may have something to do with the fact of the big gaping hole in the ceiling that my hubby has yet to patch up......

Today I will be picking out some items to place in our neighbors' boutique, and also designing a new piece to be put on Tophatter - this one is really sparkling!

Regarding Comments

Sat, 06 Oct 2012 15:14:13 GMT

Anyone posting SPAM comments to this blog be advised, it will not help you, as I go through them each day and delete spam......any real comments will be entered into a monthly drawing to win an item of your choice on this site.

As I have not gotten a response from last month's winner of the giveaway, the names from last month will be re-entered into the Oct. drawing. Again, please only comment if you really are interested in the post, and please check your spam filters and add amy@amyshandmadejewelry.com to your approved list, so winners can get their notices! Thanks!

Today is the block party where I will be setting up a table for my jewelry and perhaps my other crafts as well - anyone in the Arlington Texas area, it is from 2-10pm on Shady Hill Lane. There will be hotdogs and hamburgers, a bounce house and of course my jewelry :) I believe a Scentsy seller will also be displaying her items.

Tophatter Creations

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 16:38:46 GMT

Here are a few pieces I put together exclusively for the Tophatter auctions.....

September Drawing Winner!

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 03:04:46 GMT

Congratulations to Paul Simong, the September drawing winner! He wins his choice of 1 item from this site!

The next drawing will begin tomorrow at 9am - same rules - leave a comment on the blog or be the winning bidder on Tophatter.com for one of my items on auction and you will be entered for the next giveaway on Oct 31.

Last Chance For Sept Drawing!

Sun, 30 Sep 2012 15:36:24 GMT

Today is the last day to be included in the September drawing for a random item from this site! I will draw a name tonight around 10PM and announce the winner on here and in an email......just leave a comment on this blog and you're entered! The drawing for October will begin Monday morning at 9am.

In other news, fall is trying to arrive again here in TX - after ANOTHER heat wave of 90's, it is in the 70's and rainy! It feels so good to be able to wear something other than a tank top, shorts and sandals! But on the not-so-good side, our recently repaired roof sprung a leak, which I discovered yesterday after emerging from my office to finally eat......so it is a construction zone again. This time my husband has to wait until the rain ends so he can go out on the roof to find the leak.

Today is the usual Sunday routine - DBC (church) at 2pm, then grab a burger and head over to Kyrie at Zio Carlo's in Ft. Worth, then the Joyful Noise Worship Centre in Arlington around 8. Havin my coffee now - I found some coffee pods at Walmart for my Senseo machine!!!! :)

France for Christ

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 22:12:32 GMT

Right now I am making 2 GO! France bracelets for the Pastor of our church and his wife, for when they go to Paris next year and do missions as a family. For the first time I am engraving in cursive on the medallions, which looks a lot nicer!

While I was attempting to follow Tophatter auctions and cut beading wire, I snipped the end of my left middle finger with the scissors.....looked worse than it was.

And while RSVPing for the neighborhood block party on Oct. 6, the lady who runs it told me I am allowed to set up tables and sell my jewelry!!!! For anyone in the area of Arlington, TX it is on the block of 5700 Shady Hill Lane, from 2-10pm. I am so excited!!!!

Now to work a little more on the bracelets before leaving for Bible study......

Design Test

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 16:50:59 GMT

This is something I came up with just for the crowd at Tophatter.com - a simple crystal and goldtone chain bracelet. I am also experimenting with my scanner and different backgrounds to make the pics more appealing. It seems that if I just lay a piece of light color cardstock over the jewelry instead of the flat top of the machine it looks slightly better......I am in the market for an affordable priced Canon Powershot.

Trying something new......

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 21:01:15 GMT

Starting today I will be sharing some personal stories, tidbits about my day and the 'inner workings' of my company. I spent most of today just trying to log into my AmysNotions site, which has not been cooperative lately! I also want to send my appreciation to Paul and Wanda for all their patience - I know I can be a pain to work with! ;) Happy birthday Wanda!!

Everything else is rather slow here.....I tried to auction off an ensemble this morning at Tophatter.com, but nobody placed a bid :( I did make a new gold and crystal bracelet, but I need to find a better camera other than my flatbed scanner - I guess it looks clear enough to me but it actually isn't to anyone else????

I will also let you in on the antics of my beloved cat Lilly - 1/2 of Lillystone (Stone passed away earlier this year), and share those pics too. She's probably curled up in a laundry basket somewhere.....she prefers boxes and baskets and paper bags to the store-bought pet beds!

NEW - Cardinal Candle

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 19:51:35 GMT

Normally this would be in my other AmysNotions.com store, which is currently experiencing some technical difficulties - so it has been added to the Ornaments page instead on this site.....

NEW LOWER SHIPPING RATES!!!!

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 21:03:55 GMT

I have just lowered the shipping rates for all locations! Now shipping to the US is just $3! To Canada is $5, and everywhere else is $7.

Tophatter Auction Alert

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 20:54:58 GMT

I have an item in tomorrow's Jewelry Auction - it is on Standby, and will not be in the actual auction until someone bids the $5 minimum - it is the Shield of Style Ring! The auction starts at 11am tomorrow (Sept. 14) and here is a link to enter....
http://www.tophatter.com

NEW - Serpentine Elegance Jewelry Set

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 19:29:27 GMT

Auctions

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 22:19:11 GMT

I experimented today with placing an item on Tophatter.com for auction - it was the Abalone Watch. It sold for a total of $21 BUT the buyer had a $10 credit - plus PayPal and Tophatter fees. I am supposed to be getting the $10 back from Tophatter.....if I do I will consider placing items on auction from time to time.....I will announce it on my site beforehand - and every winner will also be placed in the monthly drawing!

NEW - GO! France Silver Charm Bracelet

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 16:49:30 GMT

Finishing Unit One

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 21:09:06 GMT

I finished all the assignments and will mail them off tomorrow at the post office (no WAY am I trusting this to the local carrier)! Took the test, got an A-. Now I just have a few pages at the end of the Study Guide to go through, which pertain to photographing jewelry and jewelry supply resources. Unit 2 comes after my next 2 tuition payments, which would make it around Nov-Dec.....going to be hard waiting that long; we'll see how long I can hold out!

Sheffield Assignments

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 15:14:06 GMT

Well, I have finished the first 2 projects for Unit 1! Yesterday I assembled a collage made up of things that inspire me - mine is all Victiorian-style decor. Lots of ruffles, lace, pastel colors, and images that evoke a feeling of richness and luxury. Today for project 3 I have to take an old piece of jewelry and cut it apart and think about how I can use the components to create a new piece of jewelry. When my assignments come back from the school I may share them on here. I'm off to recycle some jewelry!

My Sheffield School Adventure Begins!

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:21:20 GMT

I received the first lesson shipment yesterday from the Sheffield School of Interior Design! I am going to be taking the Jewelry Design Course. Included were a textbook, 2 smaller study guide books, 2 CDs and a DVD - plus slipcases to hold them all in! I started immediately - there is a certain order you are supposed to do each lesson in, alternating between audio, video and text. Now I am beginning my 1st assignment! I have to find examples of jewelry I love and jewelry I don't care for, print the pictures and paste them on paper, and then answer some questions about each kind. There are a few more assignments for this Unit, including making a collage and taking some old jewelry apart and examining it and coming up with ideas on how to redesign it......and while I am doing all this I also will be paying bills, working on this website, and who knows what else? Oh yeah, church stuff! My life is packed full of blessings and I love it!

Jewelry Design School!

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 17:52:20 GMT

I recently enrolled in the Sheffield School of Design and am going to be working on a certificate in Jewelry Design: Beading and Wire Working! Today my materials for the first lessons came, and I am so excited! I will share what I am learning on this site and I expect the quality of my jewelry offerings to increase with my skill. Stay tuned for more as I embark on this new chapter of my life!

NEW Monthly Giveaway!

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 16:24:22 GMT

Starting at the end of September I will be giving away a random piece of beaded jewelry (ornaments in the winter months) to 1 winner every month - just enter your information on the form to be placed in the drawing. 1 entry per person per month. All information is completely confidential and will not be shared with anyone.

Just finished this for a customer

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 21:23:54 GMT

This is a Christian missions bracelet for the Democratic Republic of Congo....I ran out of my usual silver medallions and haven't gotten my new order in yet, so I substituted another style of bezel instead. This particualr bracelet is longer than normal......

NEW - Heavy Metal Rose and Pure White Rings

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 19:18:51 GMT

NEW - Shield of Style Ring

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 21:34:02 GMT

NEW - Turquoise & Silver Ring

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 19:49:55 GMT

NEW - Ukraine GO! Silver Charm Bracelet

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 22:10:40 GMT

NEW - United States GO! Silver Charm Bracelet

Sun, 12 Aug 2012 01:25:12 GMT

NEW - New Zealand GO! Bracelet

Sat, 11 Aug 2012 20:25:09 GMT

GO! Italy Silver Charm Bracelet

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 17:07:55 GMT

Harvest Days Card - AmysNotions.com

Sat, 04 Aug 2012 21:10:45 GMT

I'm Thankful For Tag - AmysNotions.com

Sat, 04 Aug 2012 17:18:47 GMT

Photo Mat (AmysNotions.com)

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 22:23:45 GMT

New Goal Magnet (AmysNotions.com)

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 16:35:13 GMT

Mini Magnets (AmysNotions.com)

Sun, 22 Jul 2012 01:48:38 GMT

Best Memory Magnet & Hopes Magnet

Dreams Tag (AmysNotions.com)

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 17:23:06 GMT

Online Ordering Help

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 19:08:24 GMT

For anyone having difficulties with placing an order online - simply go to whatever item you wish to purchase and click the Add To Cart button. You can look at the items in your cart by going to the Shopping Cart page on the left-hand menu. When you are ready to check out, go to the Order/Checkout page on the menu - otherwise click on the Continue Shopping option. You can pay using a credit/debit card online at the checkout page. If you wish to send a check or money order by mail, you can print out the order page, fill it in and mail it with your payment - the mailing address is on the contact page and also at the bottom of the site.

If you still have any questions PLEASE email me at amy@amyshandmadejewelry.com or call (817) 393-5007.

New at AmysNotions.com

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 16:48:03 GMT

Favorites Bookmark (Cards Etc.)

Updates

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 19:12:54 GMT

If anyone has tried to place an order recently and found that the shopping cart did not work, I am sooooo sorry - my account with ProPay had expired and I didn't catch it! :( It is now up and running again, so please feel free to shop to your hearts' content! And in the future, if something doesn't work on my site for any reason PLEASE email me at amy@amyshandmadejewelry.com - the same goes for my AmysNotions site - the email is amy@amysnotions.com. You can also call me at (817) 393-5007 with regards to either site.

Some of the new happenings at Amy's Handmade Gifts : at AmysNotions.com, you are able to choose from 47 different USPS shipping methods, with the cost for shipping automatically calculated! In the future, I may add other methods like UPS or FedEx, if there is a demand.
Also, I am able to ship orders from home now through the ProPay merchant account, so if you pay by credit card the shipping can be expedited! More to come on this later as I do more research.

I am still receiving quite a few spammy emails from people in other countries trying to prey on my sympathies with their fake stories. These are going directly to the junk folder, so please just don't bother sending them.

Thank you for reading this; I hope to please many different tastes in the future with my new offerings of jewelry and other projects! - Amy B.

2 new GO! missions bracelets - Canada and S. Africa!

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 17:34:40 GMT

GO! preach the Gospel in Canada and South Africa!

More New Earrings

Sat, 07 Jul 2012 20:39:41 GMT

Ruby Hoops and Sapphire Hoops

Ireland GO! Bracelet

Sat, 07 Jul 2012 19:21:11 GMT

made this one for a boy at church

New Earrings

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 19:37:49 GMT

4 new pairs of earrings just added!
Blue Drops, Pearl Drops, Silver Butterfly and Amber Drops

New Country Bracelet Project

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 23:27:26 GMT

Poland just 1 for my husband for now....

Christmas Project

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 22:51:56 GMT

Not selling these; they're going on our tree!

For 4th of July!

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 16:10:06 GMT

The Pin Jewel Bracelets will be marked down 50% until next month (August)!!!

Just Added

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 17:02:01 GMT

Ocean Treasures Jewelry Set

NEW STORE format and new products - AmysNotions.com!!!!

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 19:33:41 GMT

The brand-new online store is now ready for business at www.AmysNotions.com!!!
Featuring multiple payment options, photo galleries, new streamlined process!!!!

Also just added - 5 new papercraft products :

Updated Shipping Terms

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 16:30:11 GMT

The terms for shipping internationally have been updated - please see the updated rules on the Shipping Page.

Newest Additions - AmysNotions.com

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 19:58:15 GMT

Laugh Circle Embellishment, Bloom Card, You Are My Sunshine Card, Hello Card

Last Day of Sale!!!!

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 23:53:08 GMT

Fathers Day Sale ends tomorrow at midnight - make sure you don't miss these great deals on gifts for Dad!

Just Added!

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 20:15:09 GMT

Linked In Blue Jewelry Set

Father's Day Sale

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 19:25:37 GMT

Designs by Chris items ON SALE now until Fathers Day!

Now at AmysNotions.com

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 16:44:05 GMT

The Seed is Hope Card & Envelope and Garden Journal - and the Flower Pen and Dragonfly Plant Pokes!

Just added to my other site!

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 02:49:05 GMT

now available at www.AmysNotions.com - Painted Pansies Linen Bag

MOTHERS DAY SALE

Sun, 06 May 2012 16:11:35 GMT

From now until Mothers Day, selected items will be on sale! See the MOTHERS DAY SALE page.

New Ensemble

Sat, 05 May 2012 16:10:05 GMT

Berries & Cream Gems Jewelry Set

New Earrings

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:27:27 GMT

Earring Extravaganza! 4 new additions today.....

April Freebies

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:46:50 GMT

FREE with every order on my sites - the braceelet with jewelry purchases and the bookmark for purchased at AmysNotions.com

Spamming

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 15:39:59 GMT

I have been noticing a LOT of comments that seem to be coming from forums that have absolutely nothing to do with this site - FYI every day I go through all new comments and DELETE the ones that are SPAM - I have no idea where these are coming from (some seeem to be legit. threads from other forums about various topics) - but they will not be showing up here. PLEASE make sure your comments are pertinent to the blog post! Thank you - Amy

SPAM Comments Policy

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:26:50 GMT

As of today I am reviewing and deleting all SPAM comments - all guest posts have to be approved first before they appear on my blog, so PLEASE make sure they are valid and appropriate to my site before posting! Thanks!

New Jewelry Set - Rain Forest Jasper

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:32:36 GMT

GO! India Bracelet now available!

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 18:09:35 GMT

says INDIA on the front of the medallion, back says GO! MK16:15

New at AmysNotions.com

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 16:40:00 GMT

Set A Snowy Table Dinnerware Set (set of 6)

SEO Companies Please Read

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:43:30 GMT

I have been receiving numerous calls from companies promising they can improve my rankings - I am currently paying off a license at Stores Online, which means I will not have any disposable income until after 2013. And if I decide to go with a company for SEO help, it will be Stores Online. Until then, please do not contact me about optimizing my site - I have plenty of free tools currently at my disposal; I simply have not had time to work on it much lately, due to other pressing matters.

Link Exchange Policy

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:48:08 GMT

For webmasters - Please do not request 3-way exchanges or exchanges with non-relevant sites. I accept sites having to do with jewelry, fashion, directories, etc. Right now I have a large number of link partners, so I am mainly looking for one-way links.

FREE with every order in March

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:04:06 GMT

Scammers/Criminals BEWARE!!

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 18:24:19 GMT

If you are intending to commit fraud by 'ordering' from this site using a bad cc, trying to gain illegal access to my bank accounts etc., be aware - YOU WILL BE REPORTED TO THE FBI. I do not take this lightly.

FREE WITH EVERY ORDER!

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 01:42:53 GMT

With ANY size order you will receive FREE an amethyst glass beads bracelet - value $5 !!!

Just Added to Ornaments Page

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:48:52 GMT

Foil MedallionsSweet Suede Stockings

Newest

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:55:01 GMT

Ribbons & Pearls Jewelry Set

Valentines Day Sale!

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:29:10 GMT

The entire Lillystone Collection has been discounted through Valentines Day! Take advantage of these low prices on high quality designer pieces; sale ends on 2-15-12.

Just added to the Lillystone Collection - Pink N Pearls Earrings

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:33:56 GMT

Newest Project - Berlin GO! Bracelet

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:01:38 GMT

Just Added To Lillystone Collection - Rhapsody In Violet

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:21:12 GMT

Out Of Town

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:21:13 GMT

I will not be in the office from Jan. 16 through Jan. 23 due to an out of town trip - if you place an order during that time it will not ship until Jan 24. Thank you - Amy

Designs By Chris - New Collection

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:07:30 GMT

Brand-new large-scale designs by Christopher Berthelet

Just Added to The Lillystone Collection

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:47:04 GMT

Lacy Hearts EarringsChained Wheels Earrings

Latest Addition

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:47:02 GMT

Office Elegance Set

New Ensemble!

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:30:18 GMT

Golden Watch Jewelry Set

Just Added to the Lillystone Collection

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:24:55 GMT

Peach Lilly EarringsLittle Wings Charm Bracelet

Lillystone Is Here!!!!

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:52:58 GMT

The premier design in the new line of designer jewelry is the Delicate Rose Necklace!

Latest Ornamrnts

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 22:31:23 GMT

Just finished

End Of Year Sale

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 18:17:01 GMT

EVERYTHING will be on sale until January 2, 2012 to make room for new products. I have started purchasing supplies for the upcoming Lillystone line of jewelry; it is gonna be fabulously gorgeous! :)

Wishing you all a happy New Year - be safe!

Amy

After Christmas Sale

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 00:06:22 GMT

I will be putting ALL merchandise on sale tonight; it will run through Monday. Hope you are enjoying your Christmas!

New Bracelets

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:41:40 GMT

for Belgium and Wales

Out Of Town

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 22:46:59 GMT

I will be going out of town December 7-11; anything ordered during this time will be shipped out December 12.

New Ornaments Added

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:42:20 GMT

I have just added a set of birdcage ornaments to the site which I think you will love!

For the next few days, I will be going through some training for call center work, so I probably will not be able to add more Christmas inventory until next week. Please be assured, I do check this site every day and orders will NOT be delayed!

Cyber Monday

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:18:20 GMT

I will be extending the sale until 5 PM!! I have also slashed shipping prices!!!!

Sale delayed, now on again!

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 17:38:02 GMT

Last night as I was about to put everything on sale, my little netbook froze up, and then Windows refused to load. I got an early Christmas present from my mother-in-law - a brand-new HP notebook!!! So please accept my sincere apologies about the sale not starting at midnight - I will now be extending it until Monday morning - thank you for your understanding - God bless!

Custom Projects

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:29:31 GMT

Bead Bracelet and Watercolor Card

SALE TONIGHT!

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 18:08:12 GMT

Don't forget tonight everything is on sale starting at midnight - for 24 hours ONLY !!

Chile GO!

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:13:32 GMT

made for a customer

Black Friday

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:22:06 GMT

Starting at midnight on Thursday, EVERYTHING on this site will be on sale! This will only be until midnight Friday, so make sure to take advantage of this 24 hour sale!

Christmas Ornaments Production

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 01:35:34 GMT

I am in the process of making a bunch of Christmas ornaments - the latest addition is on sale for $5 ! This is in preparation for Black Friday, when ALL products will be on sale for 24 hours only!

Upcoming Shows

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 22:04:46 GMT

I will have a table in the back area this Sunday, Nov 20, at Mambo's Tapas Cantina in downtown Fort Worth during the Kyrie service - items from both my sites will be available for purchase

http://www.mambosfortworth.com/

Recent Projects

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 21:29:48 GMT

Here are some photos of items that were custom ordered

Update

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 15:39:46 GMT

The sale on spring and summer jewelry items will only continue through the October 31, so get your deals now!

Regarding the new GO! line, I expect to get some supplies for making engraved tags sometime next month, and I will begin making the bracelets - I think I will do Germany (Berlin and Munich) next, after completing South Africa (Cape Town and Johannesburg).

I am currently working on party favors and invitations at my other site, AmysNotions.com.

New Jewelry Styles Coming!

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 22:56:20 GMT

I am working on 2 brand-new concepts for jewelry lines...Lillystone will be higher-quality pieces with an intricate look, and GO! will be pieces featuring the flag colors of various nations! Stay tuned for further updates.....

SALE!

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:46:40 GMT

All spring and summer-themed items are on sale!

Bead Point

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:17:21 GMT

My next beading project is a Love Bead Point wall hanging that is a Scripture (1 Cor. 13:4) - not sure if it's going to be sold or kept!

Processor Problem Resolved!

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:48:31 GMT

I apologize for the glitch with the shopping cart - the processor that I am using had anerror that is now fixed since I brought it to their attention! This was only for ppl trying to use Discover card....should now function perfectly!

Check out the latest item available - "Copper Connections" in Jewelry Sets.

And in my other site Amy's Handmade Gifts (Amysnotions.com) I will soon be adding a brand-new project - handmade bath items! They will be rose-scented. I will announce it as soon as I am finished and have them listed.

2 New Ensembles

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 19:40:46 GMT

check out the 2 latest additions in the Jewelry Sets category - Shimmery Turquoise and Hot Pink Necklace & Earrings sets!

Visitor Comments

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 23:45:33 GMT

Please leave any comments/suggestions here - thank you for your help!

New Additions

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 20:30:01 GMT

I have just enabled FREE SHIPPING on orders totaling over $75.00! Look for coupons, giveaways, and daily deals in the future too!

4th of July Sale

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 02:03:43 GMT

4th of July only - get Red White & Blue Pin Jewel Bracelets for $5!

New Cards

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 22:33:29 GMT

My latest card collection "Polar Party" has been added to my other gift site, Amy's Handmade Gifts. Next on the list - crochet! This will be a major challenge since I haven't done this since I was a little girl, learning from my grandmother.

Sunday June 26, 2011

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 01:33:45 GMT

Last day of the summer sale - prices go back up on Monday.

Today

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 17:53:38 GMT

I may just be getting the hang of this now! My site is evolving day by day - now it is easier to view the products in a category, plus I am giving my home page some new looks as well.....the summer sale will run through Sunday, so take advantage!

Beads and Blogs - Jewelry Blog

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 22:45:00 GMT

Sat. June 18 2011

Welcome to my jewelry blog!

As I daily work on getting customers to my site, I am finding I need some method of commmunication and feedback. There has to be some way of finding out why people are not purchasing - lack of funds, poor offerings, errors in my website? So I am implementing a few methods of collecting feedback to improve the business. If you are reading this and have decided to not make a purchase today, can you please spend a few minutes and leave a comment here as to the reasons? It will just take a minute of your time and I would REALLY appreciate it!

Sun. June 19, 2011

Finished 1 beaded bookmark (out of 4) - didn't turn out quite as I expected, but still looks good. Still deciding if I want to part with these or not.....

Tues. June 21, 2011

Working on bookmark #3...they are really turning our gorgeous! Still working on my links, hoping to get that elusive PR! A sale wouldn't hurt either....

Wed. June 22, 2011

Working on optimizing my site's pages and images so I can get PageRank - also now submitting for links. Hopefully later tonight there will be time for me to finish working on bookmark #3. The Summer Sale will continue for at least a couple more days.

Fri. June 24, 2011

The beaded bookmarks are finally finished and listed! I kept 1 out of the 4 for myself - it was just too pretty! :) Made some changes to my home page also.