Jewelry Trend Summer 2011

Jewelry Trend Summer 2011

Here is the latest trend report for what's hot this summer in jewelry designs. I know I love it that vintage and retro styles are hot and add a bit of elegance and romance and you know you will have a winning piece :)


Whether you are a collector, a fashionista or a specialty shop retailer, knowing what fashion jewelry trends are current and coming is vital and then being able to duplicate the trend at a fraction of the designer or retail pieces is essential. After much market research and trend-spotting, I have compiled a list of the jewelry trends for 2011. In summary;

- Antique, Vintage, Retro & New Combinations
- Dramatic, unique, unusual necklaces (simple... yet exotic)
- Ornamented Bracelets
- Eclectic Natural Look
- Crystal, Rhinestone & Venetian Art Glass (...mainstays...)
- Black, Grey and Neutrals
- 2011 Color Predictions (you'll love the blues)
- Faux & Real Pearls
- Over-The-Top Rings (not gaudy, but daring)
- Enormous Hoops and Chandelier Earrings
- Green Eco Aware Movement (tastefully delicious)



115 page jewelry report for just $5
http://www.jewelrytrends2011.com/

Classic Strawberry Shortcakes

Mmmm strawberry shortcake, just yummy! I have to say that I've tried this recipe many times especially in the summer and always it's a winner. I love making the shortcakes especially with Bisquick mix they come out perfect everytime. They're so good you can eat them as is with NO strawberries :) I plan to make these for Memorial Day weekend and you might like to try it out too!



Classic Strawberry Shortcakes

1 quart (4 cups) strawberries, sliced

1/4 cup sugar

2 1/3 cups Original Bisquick® mix

1/2 cup milk

3 tablespoons sugar

3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

1/2 cup whipping cream


1. Heat oven to 425°F. In large bowl, mix strawberries and 1/4 cup sugar; set aside.
2. In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, milk, 3 tablespoons sugar and the butter until soft dough forms. On ungreased cookie sheet, drop dough by 6 spoonfuls.
3. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, in small bowl, beat whipping cream with electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form.
4. Split warm shortcakes; fill and top with strawberries and whipped cream.


Makes 6 servings
1 Serving (1 Serving)Calories 410
(Calories from Fat 180),
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Obstacles In Your Way to Success

3 Obstacles in Your Way to Success

"No matter what you want from your crafty biz, I know that you want something: you want success."

This is a true statement, I think we all want success, acknowledgement that what we do is appreciated, wanted, valued. I'm sure most of us that are starting a new business as a crafter & not even just a craft business, but business in general have these feelings, about what it is we want to achieve.


The 3 obstacles mention in the article are:

- You don't know what you want
- You don't prioritize
- You don't have support & accountability

How do you over come some of these obstacles?

Creative Bug

Crackle Ice Beads


Creative Bug

Well I'm on fire, the creative bug has hit me this weekend and made at least 12 pairs of earrings! Also made a bracelet with beautiful nugget type beads that look like crackled ice, a necklace or it could be a bracelet have not decided yet which way I want to take it, but it is made up of cute little Millefiore beads, very spring summer.

I'm not finished yet I have so many things I want to make and not enough time to do it all. Does that happen to you?

I enjoy designing and creating but have a hard time with getting things listed, but know if I do not list then how is anyone going to see the new designs, so must do!

Next up will be photo shoot for the new jewelry then the listings and decide where I want to list what either on Artfire, Etsy or my own website :)

How are your creative juices flowing are you on a roll?

Vamp~