Write in Style! NEW Beaded Pens

Can you remember the last time you sat down and hand-wrote a letter? I know I can't! But, I do write something everyday. What makes writing for me more interesting? (especially if I am forced to have to write out checks) I do it in style with my own beaded pen!

These have been a long time coming but they are finally here. These handmade beaded pens are beautiful writing instruments that make the task of writing just a little more elegant.

This collection currently has three new beaded pens available and for a limited time, at a great introductory price (pssst! Introductory price savings end October 1, 2012). Whether you have to write a thank you, a letter to your friend, or even to simply sign your name, do it in style!

Each beaded pen has a retractable pen tip with a slight twist of the pen base and arrives in a velveteen pouch. Total length: 6".

More pen styles will be offered in the future and each pen is one of a kind. Which makes them the perfect unique gift!

Combine one of these beaded pens with a beaded lanyard for the perfect secret Santa, coworker holiday gift. Or choose any one of the handmade beaded gifts for a combination that is sure to make the gift recipient feel special.

Purple Fall Flower Lampwork Bead Pen (BP104)

With a nod to autumn this stunning handmade beaded pen features a handcrafted artisan Lampwork glass bead that has a beautiful purple base with a rich topaz flower. Lampwork beads are accented with gold metal spacers in between Lampwork beads with silver bali style spacers on either end of the purple pen.

Brown Chameleon Lampwork Bead Pen (BP101)

This distinctive handmade beaded pen features beautiful handcrafted artisan boro lampwork glass beads in a lovely chameleon style pattern of brown, turquoise, blue, orange and green colors. No matter how you look at this beaded pen, the color is fascinating! Lampwork beads are accented with 14kt gold fill round beads and antiqued gold ring spacers.

Black Stripe Tube Lampwork Bead Pen (BP100)

This classic handmade beaded pen features a handcrafted artisan furnace cane lampwork glass tube bead with a black and white stripe pattern. Lampwork glass tube is accented with silver basket weave style beads and bali style beads.

Don't Let Summer End! Colorful Tutti Frutti Gemstone Earrings (E274)

Tutti Frutti Handmade Gemstone Beaded Earrings

Summer isn't over just yet. In fact, it doesn't officially end until September 22nd.

The sun is still shining. The weather is still warm. We're still wearing our bright colored summer clothes. And we're still dreaming of summer vacations taken this year.

With the new school year beginning soon (and for some it's already begun), you're probably busy running around getting all the necessary school supplies, new clothes and bus schedules for your child(ren).

For me, this is already done. We didn't jump into getting new clothes as we think our child will hit a growth spurt this year and didn't want to buy clothes that might not fit in a few months. So, she can survive on her current wardrobe. But, all other school supplies are checked off the list. We're ready for the school bus.

But, with the new school year starting, I'm kinda sad to see summer coming to an end. So, I'm still summer shopping...for myself. Although I tend not to get the seasons trendy clothes, I do add that color pop or seasonal accessory compliment to my wardrobe with, none other than Crystal Allure Jewelry. By simply adding a bracelet, necklace or earrings, I instantly update my look at an affordable cost.

As we close out summer 2012, I have four new handmade beaded earrings to share with you. They are one of a kind from the Summer Beaded Jewelry Collection. I came across some beautiful gemstones and was instantly inspired by their tasty colors.

In flavors reminiscent of summer picnics, these one of a kind beaded gemstone earrings feature a faceted dyed jade gemstone accented with Swarovski Crystals, sterling silver twisted rings on sterling silver french hook ear wires. Each measure 1" from the bottom of the ear wire.

Crystal Aqua Blue Dyed Jade Gemstone Beaded Earrings (E274-AB)

A soothing aqua blue dyed jade gemstone faceted disc is accented with sparkling peridot green Swarovski Crystals, sterling silver twist circle rings on sterling silver ear wires. Length is 1" from the bottom of the ear wire.

Crystal Pickle Green Dyed Jade Gemstone Beaded Earrings (E274-PG)

A tangy pickle green dyed jade gemstone faceted disc is accented with sparkling orange hyacinth Swarovski Crystals, sterling silver twist circle rings on sterling silver ear wires. Length is 1" from the bottom of the ear wire.

Crystal Fuchsia Dyed Jade Gemstone Beaded Earrings (E274-F)

A fruity-licous bold color choice for a more bold personality is our fuchsia dyed jade gemstone faceted disc is accented with sparkling purple tanzanite Swarovski Crystals, sterling silver twist circle rings on sterling silver ear wires. Length is 1" from the bottom of the ear wire.

Crystal Apple Green Dyed Jade Gemstone Beaded Earrings (E274-AG)

A delicious apple green dyed jade gemstone faceted disc is accented with sparkling rose pink Swarovski Crystals, sterling silver twist circle rings on sterling silver ear wires. Length is 1" from the bottom of the ear wire.
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What's your favorite flavor?

Custom Awareness Beaded Bracelet Customer Review

I had a custom epilepsy awareness bracelet made for myself and it turned out beautiful. I get so many compliments on the bracelet, the quality is so wonderful I will definitely have other jewelry made. I definitely recommend Crystal Allure to everyone.
-Laura (Texas)

What To Do. What To Do.



Our dog Lucy, enjoying a warm sunny day. What does she
have to do with this blog post? Nothing. But, it's the only
picture I could find to share. ;-)

Not having a working computer, these days, is like not having a working right arm (and maybe left too!). How does one get along without it?!

I shouldn't really talk. In the late 90s, I did own a pager because of my brothers' health. But, after he passed I got rid of the pager and didn't have any method of E- contact until, oh, 2009-ish? Amazing. I know this -now.

Today, I'm so enamoured with technology that I've surpassed my techy husband in knowledge and gadgets.

Our daily lives have become so entangled with computers that when they break, we're kinda lost. Or at least, I am lost. lol. Is it possible to have a love affair with a computer?

But, I will not be defeated. I've got the laptop covered (temporarily). My data and important files...that remains to be seen. (crossing fingers, crossing fingers...)

With a week of summer vacation over, I'm ready for another vacation. :-)

I had activities planned all last week. In fact, I even planned a two day garage sale. I used to pull together an annual charity yard sale many, many years ago. It was tedious work, to say the least! For the first few years, we received so many donations that we would have to hold weekend long sales for an entire month! But, it was worth it.

Today, I could do without having one. Yet, I had accumulated some items and well, my husband, wanted his basement space back. I'm okay with that since I don't like clutter. I'm forever organizing and clearing out. My motto growing up: everything has a place and for every place there is a thing. Too bad my studio doesn't adhere to this motto.

I invited my second oldest niece to help out and offered her a percentage of the sales for her efforts. I also took this time with her to teach her some marketing tips. Both days went well. The first day, the weather was way to humid but the second day, it stormed in the morning. I love me a good rain storm. Refreshing.

Anyhow, the marketing tips payed off. The second day two women came in, loved the prices we were offering and pretty much cleared us out, just a 1/2 hour before closing. I mean this almost literally. I think I only packed up three copy paper boxes to donate. In my experience, that's a successful sale!

Now, to clarify. I am not a marketer by profession. But, all the years of running my own business has forced me to learn a thing or two about marketing. Hint to my young readers: consider taking a class or two in marketing. My prediction: with the internet becoming what it is, it only makes sense that in years to come, many small and large businesses will need tech savvy peeps to market their online presence. These businesses will expect to quantify those efforts in their bottom line profits. It will become a competitive job career, for sure.

Beyond the garage sale, there were daily kids activities that included the little one signing up for and getting her FIRST library card! Yea!

With vacation over, I think it's time to finally put in the ground that lavender plant I purchased four days ago...

As I sit here typing this blog post. My faithful little dog is right next to me, sleeping.....and snoring!