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]]> http://balancedcrafts.com/blog/2010/07/new-packaging/feed/ 5 http://balancedcrafts.com/blog/2010/07/finito/ http://balancedcrafts.com/blog/2010/07/finito/#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:16:50 +0000 Rach (admin) http://balancedcrafts.com/blog/?p=1910 Well, the blog is done. For now. It is a constant work in process, but I’m happy with it for now.

Of course I didn’t take a screenshot of the before, but here is my previous header.

and my previous share images…

I got rid of all my shop flash widgets, changed theme colours, etc. I’m hoping to eventually create my own original share icons again, but for now these will do.

I never did get around to retaking my packaging photo, as discussed in my last post comments, but I will! Hubby is home ill so I’ve been tending to him – that is my excuse!

And if you’d like to see even further back, you can check out this old post.

I have a whole new appreciation for web/graphic designers.  I wish I could afford a professional, but alas, it’s just me.

Thoughts?

To help with this I recently acquired a bunch of new packaging supplies from the super lovely, The Gilded Bee on Etsy. She has such a wonderful shop, I could seriously spend all day in there!

Here are a few things that I got…

( I got some of her cute, wee flowers, too. But, I put them on display in my studio already and they didn’t get into the photo. )

If you are looking for some super cute packaging supplies, from a very sweet seller, I highly recommend The Gilded Bee! She also writes a beautiful blog, be sure to check that out as well!

Now is a great time to get a head start on your holiday shopping!

Good until July 25th, you can save 20% on your total purchase, including items already on sale! Say what? Yep.

I’ve got a lot of new items to add, but there are over 240 beautiful things to choose from already. Go get your shop on!

balanced. Handmade Jewellery

They are now finished  and I am thrilled with how they turned out.

They’re a little glam, a little modern and a LOT of sparkle!

And they are now listed in the shop! Silver Pods Earrings

I added a simple, beautiful Burgundy faceted Mookaite bead to the bottoms and hung them from coordinating Copper ear wires.

I’m going to make some shorter, simpler versions of these and probably some more long versions in different colours, as well.

They are now listed in the shop! Do you like?

new necklaces

new earrings

See you in another 3 months!

(ok it wasn’t that long)

to a final product!

Love ‘em!

These are now available in the shop!

Wrapped in Blue Earrings

“The company started with the belief that great design should be easy to find, and great designers should receive support for all the wonderful things they create.”

I agree, they should!  And this site does a wonderful job of it.

I am happy to now be a part of  Fey Handmade as well.    Go have a look!

And be prepared to get happily lost in there for a bit.

I’ve been featured in one of Etsys Gift Guides called People StyleWatch’s Picks.

“On October 28th, People Style Watch, hosted a live shopping event in Etsy’s online meeting space the Virtual Labs. If you missed it, allow this guide to take you through People StyleWatch’s top Fall fashion and decor trends!..”

I was feeling a little bummed about slow sales lately and though this little feature doesn’t pay the bills, it feels really, really good!

… the very first item on the first page no less.