How can I describe what's been happening with earthcharms lately?
"Hooray!" comes to mind! People seem to really be enjoying the simple earrings line, which allows you to pick three pairs of little one-bead earrings. They are perfect for the younger crowd, for people with strict work dress codes, and for the minimalists out there. They don't weigh down your ears, so if you are prone to headaches or unwanted lobe-stretching, they are a great option!
Large Simple Earrings - $18 for three pairs
Medium Simple Earrings - $15.50 for three pairs
Small Simple Earrings - $13 for three pairs

The Pirate Choker revolution is also heating up. No need to be a pirate to enjoy these! They are great for people with metal allergies, or anyone who just wants a really unique piece of jewelry. I have recieved a lot of emails from customers letting me know that when they wear their choker, they get tons of compliments. What better compliment could I get?
Dark Butterfly is my current favorite.

And to add a little bit of comedy to this post:

I was happily photographing new bookmarks for my store, and my typical book, The Complete Works of Shakespeare, was just too big. I grabbed a book with just the right look/size for what I wanted, and snapped all the pictures.

Then I realized I had grabbed a book about Rock N Roll's history of being crazy, and the page I had turned to was all the early occurrences of the word "fuck" in recordings.

Now I have to take all the pictures again. *slaps forehead*

Necklaces

(For the record, Klunk is NOT good at typing or editing photos. She has been tossed from the computer desk five times in the last half hour)

Even though my sad lack of headpins keeps me from making more necklaces, I do have some gorgeous ones already in stock. I branched out into chain necklaces a few months ago when I was informed that my waxed linen supplier was going to be leaving! That and I wanted to have silver chain necklaces for myself. I saw a design on Etsy that I really liked, but realized I could make myself four necklaces for the price of one already made. Granted, getting used to working with chain links was a total pain for my eyes and wrists, but I have found it to be worth it!


This one is a seraphinite and pewter Celtic knot piece. It's for sale here. There are also matching earrings here. I'm selling them for a really good price given the rising value of seraphinite.


This one I lovingly refer to as "The Squid". My sister's first reaction was, "Oh wow, it's so elegant and organic!" I couldn't have said it better myself! It is for sale here.


I even indulged in some sterling silver chain. I clustered some tasty looking citrine beads on this one and Tangerines was born!


On the simpler side, here is a nice smoky quartz piece. It isn't listed yet, but keep an eye out! It also has some nice matching earrings.


And finally, here is a purple fluorite and amethyst necklace. I was going to put up a whole bunch of heart-themed pieces like this before Valentine's Day, but then remembered that my holiday themed jewelry doesn't sell very well! So this one is also not listed yet. If you're interested, let me know.

Nooooo!

Major earthcharms emergency! I HAVE NO HEADPINS LEFT!!!

*cries*

Next time the Gem Faire is here I am going to buy at least six baggies of them. Actually, I should go for ten since it will be here April 25 - 27 and won't return until October.

I am taking a mental inventory of my custom orders, and most to call for headpins. Michael's is barely carrying anything I need anymore, and Beads! is gone... so I'm hoping Legendary Beads will have some at a reasonable price.

I finally finished the prayer beads a nice young woman requested ages ago. I gave up on the knots between (due to the nylon cord slipping so badly), straight strung the beads, and they actually look BETTER that way. It figures that I would get myself all frustrated by trying to make things too complicated.

I should work on the last piece Mom requested (moonstone and amethyst necklace), but my wrists are already feeling funky.

My waxed linen stash is low, and with Beads! gone I have nowhere to get more... so chokers are out of the question.

BLAH! I've hit a wall! I guess it's time to clean the kitchen floor.