Another Sale? Why Not!

I had a big sale in August, and I’ve decided to do another one. This time, though, it’s an even BIGGER discount!

If you’ve had your eye on a piece (or 3!) but you haven’t been sure about buying it… now is the time!

Enter the coupon code NOV2010SPECIAL during your check-out through Etsy*, and you’ll get a whopping 25% off your entire purchase! 

Yes, you read that right...

25% off your entire purchase!

That’s a big deal!

Please pass this on to your friends… family… strangers… etc!

Sale runs through November 30^th only!

*You must enter the coupon code… if you don’t, then Etsy won’t adjust the sale amount and you won’t get your discount!

SALE - 20% Off Everything!

I know, I know... it's been a long time since I've updated. I've had quite a lot going on, including initiating some really big changes in my life.

I'm still keeping up with the lifestyle change... and I've lost close to 30 pounds now. I'm losing about a pound a week, which is good for healthy, sustaining weight loss. And I'm really enjoying it, too! I feel better, I look better, and I already enjoy life more than I have in a long time.

But let's get to the heart of this post, shall we?

I'm having a sale. A big one! I need to generate some serious cash, so I've put everything in my Etsy shop on sale!

20% off your entire purchase!

Please... go, shop, and enjoy!

Monday News

I can't believe it's Monday already. Did you have a good weekend? I did! I have a few bits of news to share with you.

First... today is the last day of my sale! I'm not extending it past today, so if you were planning to take advantage, now is the time! Check it out... 15% off everything in my shop!

Second... Stephanie of Tefi Designs featured me in her blog over the weekend. We've known each other for many years but lost touch for quite some time. A few years ago, we ran into each other at a craft show and have kept in touch since then. She's a talented jewelry designer! Small world, isn't it?

Check out the feature she did in her blog. This is something I'd like to do in the future, too! I've been thinking about what kinds of questions I want to ask artists. If you can think of good questions, drop me a comment!

Ok, next... I got to learn a very basic chainmail pattern over the weekend at the DFW Wire Wrappers Meetup. Susy (Susy Jewelry) is an incredible organizer... the best... and she's also an incredibly talented jewelry designer with wire skills that, coupled with her imagination and artistry, push her to create truly amazing, one of a kind pieces. I bow to her wire skills... seriously. But Susy is also a great person-- so gracious, sweet, and caring.

Now that we have a meeting place-- at Patti Bullard's shop... Wired Up Beads (yes-- she is the creator of the now famous Wubbers jewelry tools!). She has an online shop. She's worked very hard to get a lampwork studio set up, and classes are currently available... and now she's opened WUB U, a classroom space where we learned to make the chainmail bracelet and earrings below.

This is a lovely basic chainmail pattern using sterling silver rings. Simple, elegant, and really beautiful. This set will be available for sale in my shop this week.

Finally... I'm going to be giving away this necklace and earring set in a friend's blog very soon! I'm so thrilled with how this set turned out. YES, I am giving away this set!!! Really!! This set is valued at $65!

I'll post an announcement with a link here once the post is up! Keep your eyes peeled!

I also want to post about something special I get to do this afternoon, but I'll save that for another day.

Happy Monday, everyone. Have a great one!

Overwhelmed...

First... let me say that I have extended my sale through at least June 15th.

The past few months have been incredibly stressful. I don't want to get too far into it, but we've been struggling financially. It's a likely story, and I know a lot of you are probably feeling the same crunch, but it really wears on you after a while. I keep thinking, "When will we get a break?"

And then, I feel ashamed for feeling that way. I have so many blessings in my life-- so many things to be grateful for. And, truth be told-- I am grateful. Incredibly! But I often wonder what's in store for us, when it feels like everyday life is an uphill battle. When it feels like we just can't get ahead, no matter what we do or how creative we get.

The real truth is that I have learned the value of asking for help. Help in finding work, help in keeping us going, help in the form of emotional support, prayers, or just positive thoughts. Help comes in all sizes and shapes, and when I dare to ask for it, it often shows itself in the most needed and often the most unexpected of ways.

I feel so beautifully blessed by all of the friends who have extended a hand to us over the past few months. Whether it's sending us job postings, or even just a thoughtful email-- the words have meant so much, and the sentiment has meant even more.

I used to pride myself on "never needing help". Years ago, I realized this was a silly notion. Everyone needs help. Of course I needed help! And yet, making myslef vulnerable enough to allow others to help me was something so foreign, I could never see myself doing it.

Fast forward to today, when it's still difficult for me to ask for help-- but the difference is, I care enough about myself, and I do trust in the process that is... life. I can put myself out there. I can allow myself to be vulnerable. I can admit when I need help.

Things are finally starting to glance up for us... and we're hoping the light at the end of the tunnel soon becomes brighter, bigger, and better over the next month. 

I've been quiet here, because I have everything and nothing to say. I have thought about sharing more of myself here, but then-- I know that blogs are a dime a dozen... who has time to read everything I put out there?

But... I figure-- I won't know until I try. So, here I am... 

This is it!! HUGE SALE!!!!!!

I'm having a HUGE sale - everything in my Etsy shop is 15% off!!! Get HUGE savings from now through the end of May! Click the image to go directly to my shop!

Please know that whatever purchase you make will help us out a great deal!

THANK YOU!!

Welcome!

Welcome to the blog for linda lee studio, my jewelry business. I will probably talk about all things jewelry-related here, as well as update my loyal customers about new things going on as my jewelry world turns.

The first thing I'd like to mention is that I'm having a HUGE sale right now. Just visit my site-- buy 1 piece of jewelry (necklace, bracelet, or earrings) and get a second of equal or lesser value for half off!! Talk about an awesome discount!

This sale goes through 11:59pm, April 30th.

I posted 20 pairs of earrings to my site tonight, so be sure to check them out. I hope to add more and more jewelry in the coming weeks. I have a huge inventory, and I'd really like for some of it to find new homes!

I recently made a huge trip to Murano, Italy (just outside of Venice), and I have a big story to tell, with lots of pictures! I am just learning how to make lampwork beads, and I made a bunch in Italy which I'm now incorporating into jewelry. I'm really excited about the prospects here! I can't wait to get my own torch!

Thanks for reading. Please feel free to put this blog on your RSS/Feeds list. I plan to update it regularly!