Tons of New ShelyChic Sweets for Mom

I still owe shoppers more of the exclusive products from the "Mirror, Mirror" movie set, but I switched jewelry cases and worked on a few inspired pieces that will make great mothers' day gifts (shop now for May 10, 2009!).

I've also added FREE shipping and FREE gift packaging for all jewelry (excludes Crafty Elements and *NEW!* NobleChic Destash listings).

Don't forget to scroll down for the ShelyChic blog contest....No entries yet...You could be #1 (like Smitty Werbenmanjensen).

You can also follow the ShelyChic Studio on Twitter or look for me in the Etsy Chatrooms (in all of my spare time).

Alas...You missed your chance to purchase the gorgeous garnet & pearl bracelet featured in this post. It was sold as a birthday gift...The kids are garnet birthstones and the mom's birthstone is pearl....To make it more special, the sterling magnetic rose clasp is also fitting to the birthday girl; her maiden name is Rose.

"Mirror, Mirror" Movie Inspired ShelyChic Style

I spent my Sunday on the sets of "Mirror, Mirror," a feature film shot in Nacogdoches. My son (left) played a dual role in the movie.

We brought along a vintage Samsonite train case filled with beads to pass the time between make-up, scenes, coloring and crafts service.

The movie won't be released until October, but ShelyChic shoppers have a chance to buy the jewelry hand-crafted on the set at the ShelyChic Studio Shop on Etsy.

"Mirror, Mirror" exclusives include rings, bracelets and earrings. All are unique. Some of the photos were also shot on location. Please be patient....It was a long day of filming and I have several ShelyChic sweets to upload!

I spy a crafty contest....

Post your I Spy rhymes inspired by this photo filled with crafty elements, including paper, stones, findings and a lovely spring butterfly sticker.

A clever winner will be chosen from the posts and I'll contact you to mail* the I Spy Pack for your own creative project.

Happy rhyming!

*Available to ship to U.S. addresses only.

And now for something completely different...

I'm still making jewelry, but I have a new puppy and she loves to jump in my lap...while it's full of beads. So I've been trying out some alternate crafty efforts.

I bought a few darling paper bag scrapbook albums from a sweet Etsy shop called Amanda's Altered World. I was so inspired by the no frills construction (and the frilly embellishments) that I made a few. Two were given as gifts and one is slated for an online auction benefiting the Texas Blueberry Festival presented by the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce. (The online auction will also feature a ShelyChic button bracelet.)

In addition to the paper bag albums, I've pulled out my fuzzy yarns from the scrapbooking vault and learned to crochet. I used an entire skein of fuzzy yarn on what can only be described as a "wooby" by my son (he's already staked his claim). I'm also working on a chocolatey scarf. I'll post pics if it ever comes to fruition.

These projects are not completely Polar Bear (the dog) proof. She's chewed her way through more than a few stickers sheets and markers. She also unraveled a skein of yarn. Nevertheless, the clean up beats crawling around to pick up tiny beads!

ShelyChic Spring Fling

Spring is in the air at the ShelyChic Studio. Pink and lilac beads, crystals and buttons are in bloom! Check out this whimsical little charm bracelet. Adornments include vintage buttons in sweet girly hues, Czech glass and cherry quartz charms. 7.5" with clasp.

Available exclusively in the ShelyChic Studio on Etsy.

P.S. If you want to plan ahead for Mother's Day, gift wrapping is free of charge upon request - please just leave a note when checking out

I admit, I'm a bit obsessed.

I installed Google Analytics on the ShelyChic Jewelry Design & Crafty Destash site on Etsy, and I keep logging in to track my visitors. In three days, the ShelyChic Studio has netted visitors from 17 states, the District of Columbia, Germany & Australia. Facebook has sent the most referrals, Facebook is followed by Google through organic searches. Google's Analytics are terrifically detailed, so I can track visitors from daypart, city and keywords (like "fancy lanyard clasps," "paper jewelry design" and "shelychic"). Best of all, Google Analytics is free.

King Regiment Vintage Button Bracelet

I know ships and sails are summertime fare, but I adore this ship-shape vintage button bracelet. Navy and red debossed "71:King Regiment***" buttons share a chain with milky-white buttons. 7.5" with clasp.

It's only $21 at the ShelyChic Shoppe on Etsy - mmpeck.etsy.com.

Gift wrapping is free of charge upon request - please just leave me a note when checking out.

Hurry! I might change my mind and keep this one!

About ShelyChic

Someone once told me that I'm not an artist because I just string beads. She sucks.

I don't think I'm an artist, but I can't sit still. I've been playing with beads since I was 5 years old and my mom dragged me to her doll studio. The beads kept me busy and out of her hair.

I've always loved beads. I used to treasure each one and organize them meticulously in cupcake tins, tackle boxes, jewelry boxes - any containers I could find.

My brothers (who were jerks when we were young) loved to flip my bead collection into the gross brown shag carpeting we had in our living room. I would spend hours picking through the pile until I collected as much dirt as treasure. When my parents vacuumed (about once a year) all of my unclaimed beads rattled through the device.

I still have boxes and bags and tins of beads and I'd love to share them with you via fun bracelets, sweet earrings, colorful necklaces and funky rings.