Spooky Hollow Lampwork Bracelet

In all my years of creating bracelets, I've never been a fan of 'themed' bracelets for holidays. ie: beads that can only be worn on a specific day or time of the year... that sort of thing

Don't get me wrong, they're all adorable with their little ducks, scarecrow faces, santa hats and all that... they ARE cute! Here's the thing... if I'm giong to spend a lot of money on a bracelet (which I don't since I can rarely afford my own work--seriously) I won't be spending it on a bracelet I can only wear for a few days or a month out of the year. No. That's not me. I am a creature of habit as my friends will tell you (it's sad. it really is.) and I like to keep things simple. However, I am in love with earrings so I have several pairs that make me happy. :)

So, anyway, I still like the idea of "themed" bracelets but that are a little subtle. Take for instance, this adorable black and indicolite bracelet. It's perfectly spooky, don't you think? With the winding curls of the glass and the dots and the black? Spoooooky! But... it can be worn with anything. :) I like that. The bracelet also comes with a cut-out kitty charm, the kitty is black, did you know? :) (use your imagination with me here, folks, puleeze)

I hope you like it. I do. :)

Amazing Grace - Custom

I love how this turned out. It's simple and a version of my Amazing Grace bracelet, just changed slightly. :)

10% off Custom Orders

Hello everyone!

It is SO hot. I cannot stand it. YUCK!!! I ran some errands today and nearly melted. ick. I am in the mood for a cuppie but alas, I've started Weight Watchers so they're OUT for me for a while. Wha!!!

In the last month, I have become increasingly busy and have decided that after September 15th I will no longer take custom work. I will however, repeat work on my site, but I will no longer take on custom pieces for clients. It's just getting more difficult to meet the time-constraints as it usually takes me three to five weeks to complete a project.

So, if you're someone who wants a custom piece, you're going to want to get on the list before September 15th. I will take them one-at-a-time and once they're finished, that's it. It's something I have been thinking of for quite some time. I miss just making things that I want to make, or make a bracelet because I read a book or just because I am in the mood to make a certain color.

Last year around Christmastime, I was feverishly working right up until Christmas Eve and I vowed this year to not do that. I didn't get my Christmas tree up until two weeks before Christmas and in years past I put it up on Halloween! lol Not that I want to go back to THAT, but I would love to have it up by Thanksgiving.

Also, by not doing custom work, I'll be filling my shoppe with more things and they'll either be one-of-a-kinds or orders-available, and that will make a lot of you happy. Especially those of you who write me often to say that my shoppe is empty! lol (I am sorry! I'm working on it!)

So that's what's been on my mind. If you want to place a custom order I will do 10% off after we finalize all the details, etc. Thank you for being so patient with me and I look forward to a new phase for Laurie Gale Designs.

Have a great night! :)