A "Little" Update

It wasn't my intention, but looks like I've done nothing but Etsy tutorials for the past 3 month! My apologies for those of you who aren't interested in opening a new shop. I'm not exactly the fastest writer in the world, and writing in Japanese doesn't come easy for me anymore, so I usually work on one post for about 2, 3 days. Then, I have no energy to write until it's time to start a new one.

I do want to give you some updates, though, since tomorrow is the last day of school for my son, and I don't know how much writing I'll be able to squeeze in for the next 2 months!

I posted one new bracelet shown above and have been working on another custom order. I know, that's not a lot to show for 3 months, and it's being reflected in my sales. Ouch!! But I have a good reason...

...I've had absolutely no creative energy because I've been using all my energy on creating a little human. :) I'm about 18 weeks along, and just beginning to feel some movement. He/She is quite rambunctious, actually. My midwife listened to the baby's heartbeat, and immediately said, "Sounds like a boy!" According to her, boys' heartbeats are usually slower than girls'. We shall see in about 2 weeks.

So, anyway, if you don't see me around too much, don't worry. I'm probably just out enjoying my last few months of "alone time" with my son before he'll have to share Mommy with a new sibling.

D.O.N.E.

Whew! It's done! After working on it off and on for the last 3 months or so, I'm finally finished with my White Wedding Necklace! This includes 275 wire wrapped drops and a whopping 464 jump rings, all of which were handmade!! And yes, I counted. I had to calculate my cost, after all. :)

I love how the AB coated crystals flash as you move, and there's just enough of them that it's not overwhelming. It's also very slinky, and drapes nicely on your skin. I wish you could see it in person!

With this new necklace, I finally have 50 items in my inventory! Which leads to my reminder that you only have 1 more day for the 15% off sale. Don't forget to enter the promo code "SPECIAL15" during checkout!

50 / 50 and a 15% Off Sale Too!

SonoSono Studio just hit a big milestone! I've had my 50th sale at Etsy this past weekend!! Woo hoo!! And not only that, I'm getting very close to having 50 listings in my Etsy shop.

That calls for a big celebration, don't you think? So, I'm having a sale until the end of January. Use the coupon code "SPECIAL15" during check out, and save 15% off of your entire order!! I'm hoping that by the time this sale ends, I'll have 50 listings in my store too. I'm at 48 right now, so only 2 new listings to go!

New New New

Hello everyone! I hope your year is starting off on the right note! I have several wonderful announcements, but first thing first...

I do apologize for disappearing during the last few months! Sometimes, life takes a few unexpected turns and you're forced to go with the flow. And the flow just was not pointing me towards this blog. But now I AM back, so let's take a look at what has been going on!

While I was not regularly posting on the blog, I did still manage to post a few new items in my Etsy store. The Mermaid Tears Earrings shown above is one of them. It's a brand new design, so I'm excited to see where they take me. I've also been working on the bridal necklace that I mentioned in the previous post, but that one is taking quite a long time to complete as it needs a lot of teeny tiny drops and a never-ending supply of jump rings! :) I actually ran out of silver in the middle of it, so hopefully, I will get right back on it once the new shipment arrives. The bridal bracelet, on the other hand, is available now in my Etsy shop.



I was also honored to have my Blue and Green Furnace Cane Glass Extra Long Necklace included in the January issue of the Beading Times eZine! If you like to bead, it's well worth your time to look through the archives as there's a wealth of information included in each issue! And don't forget to click on the Design Corner to view my necklace right along side lots of lovely cane glass jewelry.

Last but not least, SonoSono Studio is now on Facebook! Please go visit http://www.facebook.com/pages/SonoSono-Studio/107120562650245 and become a fan by clicking the "Like" button! I'm planning to announce a big sale there soon, so stay tuned!

OOF!!

It's been a rough couple of weeks! With my son starting Pre-K, I expected a little chaos, but a particularly long-lasting cold/flu that we all passed around to each other really threw me in for a loop!

I'm still feeling it a little bit, but my son is starting to get excited about school now. (I still have to give him a little pep talk some mornings, but not everyday!) Our dog has also stopped panicking now that she knows she gets to go for a long walk after I drop her brother off at school. After the walk, I have about an hour and a half before it's time to pick him up again, but I feel blessed to have that little bit of time to myself!

With things settling down a bit, I finally managed to list a brand new item yesterday! It's yet another project that I'd been turning over in my head for a long time and finally managed to create. (I have A LOT of those!) I feel really encouraged by the number of views it got within the first 5 minutes of listing, so I'm definitely going to try doing a wedding necklace in a similar style!

Hopefully, I'll be able to list more things on a regular basis now, all the way through the holidays!

Jewelry for Your Home

It's finally here! After years of just thinking about it, and months of procrastinating (whoops!) I'm finally introducing my new line of Jewelry for Your Home! For now, I have a Necklace for your Lamp listed, but you can expect to see more new and innovative items coming soon!

I plan on introducing 2 more different styles for your lamp, and then moving on to different parts of your home. Yup, you can expect to have a little bit of sparkling goodness all over your house! I never really thought of myself as a girly girl, but for some reason, most things I create end up being that way. Go figure!

Sneak Peek: New Project

A little while ago, I mentioned that I was sorting through lots of beads and getting ready to work on a new line of products. Well, I got side tracked after that, but I'm back at it again and have a photo to show you. I wonder if you can tell what it is!

I don't want to reveal exactly what it is yet, but I'm tentatively calling this new line "Jewelry for Your Home". I haven't seen anything like it before personally, so I don't even know if there is a proper name for them.

Anyway, I'm working on more colors and more different styles, so stay tuned!

Sorting...Sorting...Sorting...

If you've noticed that I haven't been posting much on this blog, or over at Etsy for that matter, you are right. I've been busy sorting.

I got a giant box full of new beads for a brand new line of items that I've been planning to make. They are actually acrylic beads, and they all came strung in an assortment of colors. Well, I don't know about you, but I HAVE to have them all sorted by color before I can start working on anything new.

So, I've been sorting through thousands, if not tens of thousands of beads! I can see the end of the tunnel now, and I'm excited that I'll soon get to actually create something with these! I'll keep you updated on the progress, so stay tuned!

Brand New Set

Since the reopening, I've listed 13 brand new items in my store, with one more on the way very soon. But my favorite of them all has to be this Silver Stardust and Aqua Blue Crystal Necklace! It's part of a set, actually, although I'm selling the earrings separately in case someone wants just one or the other.

I've been sitting on these silver stardust beads for years, saving them for just the right inspiration. They are just soooo pretty, I can literally sit and stare at them all day long. And now I finally got a chance to do them justice!

The combination of stardust beads and the swarovski crystals is simply spellbinding! It's too bad you can't see the actual item because they glitter and shimmer constantly, and so much prettier in person.

It's the perfect set of accessories for the holiday season and special occasions!