Sold a Pattern!

I just sold a pattern on Etsy for my Sweet X's Valentine's Basket that I made in collaboration with the lady who tested my Sweet X's Baby Hat. I am so excited! It is great to know that people like what I make. I know there are two people making my V-Stitch shawl right now and can't wait to see pics.

I have added a few more pieces to my jewelry store too. There are people looking at it. I wish people could leave comments that only the seller could see so I would know what people think about the jewelry and prices. I am working on new tags for my first jewelry show in March. Have to head out to the craft store once the snow clears a bit.

Water Lily Jewelry

I posted some new jewelry in my etsy store called Water Lily (necklace, bracelet, and earrings). They use Green Aventurine, Black Obsidian, sterling silver, and a glass pendant with a beautiful flower in it. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=40218094

Some items to come are Purple Abyss necklace, bracelet, and earrings, Ice Blue set, and Chocolate Silk. Mmmm...

I am also working on a baby blanket crochet pattern. I have the pattern all figured out, now just need to write it out, and finish making the blanket for photos. It is made with 2 strands of Bernat Baby Jaquards in Berries & Cream.

Adding pics

This morning I added a few more pieces to my AlchemyfyrDesigns etsy store. I also was able to create a Treasury for the first time. It is called Fruity, Yummy, MMMmmmm Check out all the Watermelon Goodness in my treasury. http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=111787 It will be up until noon on the 10th.

Got some jewelry pictures!!

I was able to pick up my jewelry pictures today. They came out so nice!! I am thrilled to be adding them to my sites. Here are some pics.

You can check out my Facebook page to see the rest. I will be adding a few pieces each day to my etsy store at www.AlchemyfyrDesigns.etsy.com

My first sale!!

I made my first official sale in my etsy store today!! Yesterday I posted my new V-Stitch Shawl pattern I designed and it sold today!! I was so thrilled. Another friend "won" a pattern of her choice and she also picked the shawl pattern so there are two people out there making my shawl right now.

I also added a Valentine's/Easter Basket pattern to my etsy store. A woman who tested my Sweet X's Baby Hat pattern collaborated with me on it to turn it into a basket. Her daughter loved the hat and needed a card box for her classroom Valentine's party so wanted to use the hat as a basket. Within a few days we had it all figured out and now we are waiting to see how that pattern does.

V-Stitch Shawl Pattern

I have finished my V-Stitch Shawl pattern and have it up for sale in my Etsy Store. http://www.kristyscreations.etsy.com/ This is my first pattern for sale. I have designed quite a few items over the years but this was the first one that I have gone through all the steps to get it ready for sale.

Welcome to Alchemyfyr Designs!

Hello! My name is Kristy and I am a jewelry designer and a crochet designer. My most important title however, is Mom. I am a mother to two wonderful children who are almost 2 and 4 years old. My previous career was as a teacher. I have always enjoyed seeing children learn. Once I had my daughter though I couldn't imagine paying someone else to take care of her while I took care of other people's children. So I became a stay-at-home mom and I love every crazy moment of it.

One of the perks to staying home is that I am able to work on my creative outlets. I love to knit and crochet and now for the last two years I have been making jewelry. Knitting and crocheting is great during the day when my little ones are awake because I can put it down easily to tend to their needs. I usually save my beading for when they are in bed. Occasionally during my son's nap I can sneak some jewelry time in. My daughter loves to "help" me by arranging my bead jars or separating beads by color or by stringing her own beads to make jewelry like Mommy does.

Now I have to start making money though. I started by making jewelry for myself or for gifts for family. Then I would see a bead sale and go crazy thinking of all the wonderful things I could make. Then I would see a new technique and just have to try it myself. Well now I have over 200 finished pieces and countless boxes and baggies filled with beads to make hundreds more pieces. It is a costly hobby....especially as most of my pieces are made with sterling silver. Thankfully, I have had wonderful comments about my jewelry and have sold some pieces through family showing jewelry to friends.

I had created an etsy store, but did not get any sales and I believe the reason is the poor quality pictures. Anyone who has tried can tell you jewelry is a hard thing to photograph. So I just had professional pictures taken and am about ready to reopen my etsy store. Hopefully the nicer pictures will get me going in the right direction.

I have also seen the trend towards blogs, twitter, and facebook so today I took the plunge and opened an account with all three venues.

My next step is getting out there and showing off my goods, lol. I have a date booked on March 5th at a business to set up a table. I also have two friends who are going to host a home jewelry party in March and April. Hopefully some of the guests will book parties too. If these do well then I will contact some businesses and see if they would be interested in purchasing some items. Perhaps I will do some craft shows later in the year. Possibilities are really opening up! It is an exciting journey and I hope you will come along with me!