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I’ve been more productive today then other days. There was a lot of cleaning and then a stitch marker set and some envelopes. It seems my envelopes run out faster then I assume they will. I made around ten thinking no one will buy anything and they do! I’m trying to use the scraps of paper from the other envelopes that I have made to make more. This set of stitch markers I have made similar ones before and they have sold fairly fast. Like always I hope these sell well also.

This is a set made with beautiful faceted glass beads and swarovski crystals. These were the last of my faceted amethyst drop beads. Seems like everything runs out when you don’t have any money. It took me a while to make these since I hurt my wrist sometime yesterday. Not sure what I did to it but it’s been difficult doing what I normally do without any pain.

Been trying to keep up with making stitch markers. I’m getting in that stage that I’m wanting to do everything but. It’s okay though I’m just having a hard time thinking up combos of beads I like. I made the ever famous Fireworks set but this time for knitter. Then I made caramel which I’m not sure how I feel about yet.

Quickly whipped these stitch markers up. These were the last of my snowflake beads. Sad to see them go. I won’t be able to purchase any stone beads for a while because of money issue. Until then I will be using my glass beads that I seem to have an abundance in. I do still have stone beads but I would like to replenish the ones that have been used all up.

I have tons of homework to do today before I go to class. Maybe I should do this homework before the day it is do. But really I keep it to the last day thinking I’ll get motivated to do it before then. Instead when the day comes I’m stressed and really don’t want to do it but don’t want to fail my class.

I made this set of stitch markers last night since I knew my time would be very limited today. Previously I made sets like this several times. People seem to like those light blue glass pearl beads with the crackle glass. Now I jinxed it and no one will buy it ha.

Another busy day for me. School and homework and searching for jobs etc. I managed to sneak in these stitch markers though. I’m trying something new with my Etsy store Pedras. Instead of photographing everything with the clasps I will try the jumprings. I have a strange feeling that I’m losing tons of customers because of those clasps being shown. I wanted to make it so that both crocheters and knitters could use my stitch markers but knitters seem to be set in their ways of jumprings. That is fine with me. So I will be photographing with the jumprings and showing the clasps as an option. I do hope I don’t lose my crochet customers though. Oh the woes.

Here is the mother load of stitch markers. My normal number that I make is 5 but these were the last of the beads so I used them all and made 8 stitch markers. These will be great for those that are big spenders and want more than 5. I love these beads and it’s sad to see them go.

Made some stitch markers using some new beads and old beads. I finally got my bead order from February that I have been awaiting for. When I opened the package I was amazed at the tear drop bead’s size. They were tiny tiny beads and it just never occurred to me they would be that small. These beads were bought on sale half off and I just didn’t bother to look at the size. I like them but they are harder to work with. I’m sure I’ll find some really great way to make them into stitch markers. I used some today as an experiment to see if they will be successful. I’ll be selling them as stitch markers for knitting socks with and for those that don’t want large stitch markers. The end result is a tiny stitch marker the dangle is .50 inches tall and the bead is .25 inches tall. Itty bitty. Then I used my gold stone that I love so much.

Made some blue stitch markers. These are a popular set that I have made around 6 times already. They are my personal favorite too because I like blue and love these metallic blue beads with the glass pearl combination.

Made even more envelopes to package my stitch markers in. I really do need to make more stitch markers but can’t get myself motivated.

I’ve been putting these off for some time now. They only took a few minutes to make. It’s taking longer to take the picture and make the post!

Today my etsy shop is having a sale. I’m part of the Etsy Texas Crafters and they have a first mondays sale every first monday. Today I had a BOGO sale (buy one get one free). Lets just say it went very well. I have been busy all day today. I was going to do my landscape design homework but seriously had not time. I spent all day making the freebies and making things I ran out of like thank you notes, and box envelopes. Ugh, I’m tired but I have to go to class soon. At least I just get to sit and class and stare.
Anyways, I thought I would just share what the freebies were that I made. I had not time to make anything else so these count in my book!

Freebie stitch markers

Today I made a set of 6 stitch markers. I make these for my etsy store Pedras. I’ve been slacking on making stitch markers. Partially because I feel I have so many in more store and no money to buy new beads. I’m not a fan of repeating beads. When I relist items in my store they don’t get as many views as when I first listed them. They do get moved to the front of my store and get more views. Everyone might not go to page 3 and see what is there. These were made with 4mm stone beads and opaque green faceted glass teardrop beads. It’s going to be a struggle to create one things a day. There are so many projects I am doing that are in process but do not take a day to complete. Like knitting, beadweaving, and sewing. Just got to push myself.