tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87359550274967912712024-03-13T09:04:11.328-05:00Blue Raven CreationsBlue Raven Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03542644833966040680noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8735955027496791271.post-56156546445966952712010-05-03T21:01:00.000-05:002010-05-03T21:01:58.605-05:00New Wire Wrap line and semi-precious stonesWe have a fast growing line of new wire wrap jewelry. We are proud to expand our line to <a href="http://blueravencreations.mybisi.com/products/semi-precious-stone-jewelry/?page=1&s=">semi-precious stones</a>. We have a fantastic diverse set of stones in our jewelry, sure to wow and surprise you. We have <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fYreOPX0twc/S998BSjYMyI/AAAAAAAAAFI/PZ70cMdSPic/s1600/BE0031SPB.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fYreOPX0twc/S998BSjYMyI/AAAAAAAAAFI/PZ70cMdSPic/s200/BE0031SPB.JPG" tt="true" width="167" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fYreOPX0twc/S9998BLNgOI/AAAAAAAAAFQ/bu_S3rvmTDI/s1600/HB0030SPB.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fYreOPX0twc/S9998BLNgOI/AAAAAAAAAFQ/bu_S3rvmTDI/s320/HB0030SPB.JPG" tt="true" /></a></div><strong>Amethyst</strong>, <strong>Onyx</strong>, <strong>Tree Agate</strong>, <strong>Striped Gray Agate,</strong> <br />
<strong>Tiger Eye</strong>, several jaspers like <strong>Crazy Horse</strong>, <strong>Ocean Jasper</strong> and <strong>Kambaba Jasper</strong>. There is <strong>Carnelian</strong>, <br />
<strong>Unakite</strong>, and <strong>Chrysoprase</strong>, just to give you a taste. We have many more in our store already and many more coming. We have bigger and better things coming. Please watch and check in with us as we will have great pieces added daily. Come see us at <a href="http://www.blueravencreations.com/">Blue Raven Creations</a>, we would love to have you.Blue Raven Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03542644833966040680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8735955027496791271.post-12104553583074222872010-04-28T22:23:00.000-05:002010-04-28T22:23:51.887-05:00Amethyst Wire Wrap Jewelry Set<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fYreOPX0twc/S9j573L0rSI/AAAAAAAAAFA/wm-n-99A2rc/s1600/HE0047SPA.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fYreOPX0twc/S9j573L0rSI/AAAAAAAAAFA/wm-n-99A2rc/s320/HE0047SPA.JPG" tt="true" width="306" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fYreOPX0twc/S9j5Yh4OMuI/AAAAAAAAAE4/V7xgK5OyGic/s1600/HB0043SPH.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="190" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fYreOPX0twc/S9j5Yh4OMuI/AAAAAAAAAE4/V7xgK5OyGic/s320/HB0043SPH.JPG" tt="true" width="320" /></a></div><strong>Beautiful </strong>new <a href="http://blueravencreations.mybisi.com/product/amethyst-herringbone-wire-wrapped-bracelet-1">Amethyst bracelet</a> and <a href="http://blueravencreations.mybisi.com/product/amethyst-herringbone-wire-wrapped-earrings">earring</a> set! Each is wire wrapped in a non tarnish silver wire. The Amethyst stones are about 8mm in size. The bracelet can be sized up if needed. This set is great for that special evening out or to just run around town in. This is another great piece in our new wire wrap collection. <a href="http://www.blueravencreations.com/">Blue Raven Creations</a> offers a wide variety of jewelry. Come check out our new semi-precious stone category with fabulous pieces of jewelry that you will surely want to buy! And don't foget that Mother's Day is just around the corner!Blue Raven Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03542644833966040680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8735955027496791271.post-65661534299947349862010-04-23T22:16:00.000-05:002010-04-23T22:16:03.577-05:00New Wire Wrap Bracelet with FIber Optic Beads<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fYreOPX0twc/S9JcCpe14RI/AAAAAAAAAEg/K6pnzF81fJo/s1600/HB0005C.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="187" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fYreOPX0twc/S9JcCpe14RI/AAAAAAAAAEg/K6pnzF81fJo/s320/HB0005C.JPG" tt="true" width="320" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fYreOPX0twc/S9JgWTTRXaI/AAAAAAAAAEw/K7TrAm4gggY/s1600/HB0005A.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="100" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fYreOPX0twc/S9JgWTTRXaI/AAAAAAAAAEw/K7TrAm4gggY/s200/HB0005A.JPG" tt="true" width="200" /></a></div><br />
We just listed this new <a href="http://blueravencreations.mybisi.com/product/cats-eye-fiber-optic-herringbone-bracelet">Wire Wrap Fiber Optic Cat's Eye Herringbone Bracelet</a>! It is wire wrapped in thie fabulous non tarnish silver wire. It looks like sterling silver. The wrapping style is <a href="http://blueravencreations.mybisi.com/products/herringbone-jewelry">herringbone</a>. The bead are glass and named for the way that the light refracts off each bead. It gives an oblong shine like the center of a cat's eye. It is a great gift for someone special or just that special treat for yourself! We offer a matching set of earrings and a pendant in separate listing at our store, <a href="http://www.blueravencreations.com/">Blue Raven Creations</a>. Come by and check out all the unique jewelry we have for you.Blue Raven Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03542644833966040680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8735955027496791271.post-54986535253147266192010-04-22T22:25:00.000-05:002010-04-22T22:25:57.276-05:00Herringbone Wire Wrap Bracelet<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fYreOPX0twc/S9ERjGdvTXI/AAAAAAAAAEY/wmN--sPyZ10/s1600/HB0008C.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="194" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fYreOPX0twc/S9ERjGdvTXI/AAAAAAAAAEY/wmN--sPyZ10/s320/HB0008C.JPG" tt="true" width="320" /></a></div>We have a new line of wire wrap jewelry at our store, <a href="http://www.blueravencreations.com/">Blue Raven Creations</a>. Here you will find one of our fantastic bracelets in a herringbone wire wrapping techinique. It is definitely a unique piece of jewelry. We offer matching earrings for our bracelets. You can wear this out to the grocery store and running errands or to dress up for an evening event. It is versatile and eye catching. We offere these bracelets at very affordable prices. We have them with glass beads and also in semi precious stones. We can also size the bracelets larger if desired. We also do custom work. Give us a hollar and come check out the new wire wrapping jewelry line we have. We are posting more items daily. We can't wait to see you there.Blue Raven Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03542644833966040680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8735955027496791271.post-37534332865569428042010-04-21T21:34:00.000-05:002010-04-21T21:34:14.749-05:00Blue Jasper Bracelet<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fYreOPX0twc/S8-0In0PusI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/r2UTweBI2nk/s1600/WWB0006c.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="211" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fYreOPX0twc/S8-0In0PusI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/r2UTweBI2nk/s320/WWB0006c.JPG" width="320" wt="true" /></a></div>This <a href="http://blueravencreations.mybisi.com/product/blue-jasperwire-wrap-bracelet">Fantastic bracelet</a> is made of fabulous blue jasper beads that are wire wrapped into a gorgeous bracelet. This picture hardly does it justice. It is wrapped in non tarnish wire but looks like sterling silver wire. We also have matching earrings and pendant in separate listings in our store, <a href="http://www.blueravencreations.com/">Blue Raven Creations</a>.<br />
This would be a great gift for your family, friend, or just yourself!Blue Raven Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03542644833966040680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8735955027496791271.post-59120850644463438852010-04-20T22:19:00.001-05:002010-04-20T22:23:50.401-05:00Money Saving Tips for a Trade ShowWhen participating in a Trade show or Market Day show, there are lots of creative ways that you can limit some of the money that you have to spend to set up. These are just a few ideas that might help you get started. If you need a tent or tables and do not have them, borrow from a friend. It is expensive to purchase a 10X10 tent for a one or two day show. Unless you intend to enter many shows it is hardly worth the purchase price. Borrow some card tables from friends and family. You might want to cover those tables with some sort of tabel cloth, especially if the tables don't match. Instead of going out to purchase new table cloths borrow some from mom or your neightbor. They don't all have to match. Pick a color scheme and work around that. You can also go to your local party store, hobby store or even local grocery store and pick up a cheap plastic table cloth. You can often find those for a dollar or two. If you tear them or get something on them, then you haven't lost much money. If you need some type of display, don't be afraid to be crafty and make one yourself. If you sell purses, get an old piece of wood, preferrably a couple feet wide, paint it a color of your choice and screw knobs into the side of it. It will be perfect and unique to hang your purses on for display. If you have jewelry, you an make displays out of cardboard. Paint them black, or your desired color, cover them in fabric, hang your necklaces, earrings, bracelets on them. Get pegboard and put it into an old frame to display your earrings. If you have an old wire bird cage around. Spray paint it and us it to hang your jewelry on. You can grab some baking pans out of your kitchen, fill the bottom with beans and place your items on the beans to have a unique background to show off your pieces.<br />
You have to <strong>be creative</strong> to <strong>save money</strong> these days and actually, the more creative you are, the more interest you will have in your tent or booth. Grab an old tree branch from your yard and hang the hats you make on it from the side of your tent. If you need a sign, buy a small piece of wood from your local lumber store. They often have some scraps that you can pick up cheap. Get some acrylic paint at the grocery store and paint away. If it will be outside a lot you might want to put some type of clear coat finish on it to preserve your hard work. It doesn't have to be perfect. The great thing about <strong>being crafty</strong> is that it does not have to look perfect. If you sell a type of object that needs to be displayed at different heights on a table, use a clay plant pot to sit something on. A sturdy shoe box under a table cloth provides some height and interest to your display area. If you have items that hang, some people often will hang them from the sides of the tent. <br />
Don't be afraid to be creative and<strong> think outside of the box</strong>. Find old things around the house, something in your parents shed, from the barn or from a neighbor. Spray paint and elbow grease are cheap. The more creative your displays, the more interest you will have in your show. This way, all the money your are going to make at the show will be profit, not going to offset your expenses. <a href="http://www.blueravencreations.com/">Blue Raven Creations</a> will be attending three shows this May. Please see our website for details and where you can find us. It would be great to see you there. And remember <strong>Be Creative</strong>!Blue Raven Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03542644833966040680noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8735955027496791271.post-57986801601800247782010-04-09T22:31:00.002-05:002010-04-09T22:37:20.730-05:00Setting up for Trade ShowsOk, so you have registered and paid the fee for the show you want to participate in. You have decided on your inventory. Now you need to make sure that you have the supplies or items to work the show. You can go to a show and have a booth with no tent. Always check with the particular show as some require tents and sometimes tents of a certain color. The problem with not having a tent is that it often gets hot or windy or could rain and you are out in the elements with your inventory. This is a personal choice, whether or not to have a tent. I like the tent because it provides shade and protections for the long day ahead.<br />
Don't forget to get your <strong>check in times</strong>.<br />
Now you need to decide how to display your items. Do you need tables, do your items hang and need something to hang on? If you do not already have tables, you have to add in the extra cost of purchasing tables. You may want something to cover the tables as well. You will need things like receipt books, bags to place your purchased items in for the buyer, tags to price the items, a money box, and of course plenty of change. The cost can be quite expensive in the beginning. But if you plan to be a vendor in several shows a year, this is a good investment.<br />
You might want to think about a sign for your business, something to hang on your tent, or sit on your table. Do you want to display business cards that direct people to your website? This is a great way to advertise for free.<br />
It really is a lot to think about and prepare for. <br />
Don't foget that you are responsible to your state to obtain the correct <strong>permit or license</strong> as well. They do expect to collect <strong>taxes </strong>from your sales.<br />
In all, it can be a very overwhelming process and quite costly. But, it can be great fun as well. You meet great people, not only customers but other vendors. You can get really great ideas about displays and other shows from the other vendors. You gain experience each time that you participate in a show. It is great advertising for your sebsite. Pretty soon, before you know it, you will be a pro.<br />
Check out our "about us" page to see the shows that we are attending through May at <a href="http://www.blueravencreations.com/">Blue Raven Creations</a>.<br />
Next time we will give some tips on how to save money on setting up for a show.Blue Raven Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03542644833966040680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8735955027496791271.post-74858337145305596102010-04-02T22:22:00.000-05:002010-04-02T22:22:22.244-05:00Thinking about selling at a trade showThere is a great deal to contemplate when you are considering selling at a trade show or market day show. When you go to one of those events, look around, shop a little, it might seem like an easy thing to do. If you are like me you might say "I can do that". And it is certainly possible to do. There are several things to consider before you take on this task.<br />
Most market day or trade shows require a fee upfront and registration. They usually have a deadline for registration and some even want to judge your items for approval, before letting you sell at the trade show. So planning a head of time for registration deadlines and fees will get you off to a good start.<br />
You have to consider what items you are going to be selling. Do you have enough of those items to sell? What does your <a href="http://www.blueravencreations.com/">inventory</a> look like? You want to have enough inventory to last throughout the day. Most market day or trade shows have an end time and don't want you to leave early. If several people packed up and left early, then it disrupts the shoppers.<br />
Now you have put the day on the calendar, paid your fee and decided what inventory and how much you will be selling. The next thing to consider is the cost of setting up. To be continued.........Blue Raven Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03542644833966040680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8735955027496791271.post-13216055359769087862010-03-30T22:23:00.002-05:002010-03-30T22:26:15.056-05:00Wire Wrapped Cracked Marble Pendant<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fYreOPX0twc/S7K_j5wSDPI/AAAAAAAAAEI/yONJXHy6EM0/s1600/WMP0111A.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" nt="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fYreOPX0twc/S7K_j5wSDPI/AAAAAAAAAEI/yONJXHy6EM0/s320/WMP0111A.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Our unique <a href="http://blueravencreations.mybisi.com/product/wire-wrapped-cracked-marble-pendant-2">wire wrapped carcked marble pendants</a> are made right in our home. We crack the marbles. Each pendant is different, no two are wire wrapped alike. You can change the marble and put in another color to match you outfit for that day or just because you are in the mood. A great price and comes with three marble or for seventy cents more, you get ten different colors. These are great gifts for that someone special, loved one , relative, or co-worker. Come and see us at <a href="http://www.blueravencreations.com/">Blue Raven Creations</a> and get your own Wire Wrapped Cracked Marble Pendant today!Blue Raven Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03542644833966040680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8735955027496791271.post-55714572234072535802010-03-27T09:33:00.000-05:002010-03-27T09:33:52.367-05:00Cracked Marble Pendants<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fYreOPX0twc/S64WvnU5CmI/AAAAAAAAAEA/Qfoyn97mOFw/s1600/MPGreenA.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" nt="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fYreOPX0twc/S64WvnU5CmI/AAAAAAAAAEA/Qfoyn97mOFw/s200/MPGreenA.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>We have these great little <a href="http://blueravencreations.mybisi.com/product/teal-cracked-marble-pendant-1">Cracked Marble Pendants</a> in our store now. We cracked the marbles ourselves. The inside is cracked not the outside and it creates a fabulous glitter and shine in the light or sun. We have ten different colors. They are attached to a silver cap and come on a free adjustable cord. They make a great little gift! Come by our store, <a href="http://www.blueravencreations.com/">Blue Raven Creations</a>, and check them out!Blue Raven Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03542644833966040680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8735955027496791271.post-83543843414741246332010-03-23T23:51:00.000-05:002010-03-23T23:51:17.815-05:00Wire Wrap Pendant Necklace<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fYreOPX0twc/S6mZBjTR77I/AAAAAAAAAD4/oVOU_AD_HFc/s1600-h/wwn0002B.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fYreOPX0twc/S6mZBjTR77I/AAAAAAAAAD4/oVOU_AD_HFc/s200/wwn0002B.JPG" vt="true" width="200" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">We have this Fabulous new wire wrap pendant necklace listed in our store. The colors remind me of the ocean and the sand. It is peacful and elegant. The wire wrap on the<a href="http://blueravencreations.mybisi.com/product/wire-wrapped-pendant-necklace"> pendant</a> gives it that unique flare. It is a one of a kind piece that is sure to catch everyone's attention. It has a toggle clasp and it looks Beautiful on. Come by and check out this Fabulous piece of jewelry and much more at <a href="http://www.blueravencreations.com/">Blue Raven Creations</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fYreOPX0twc/S6mYwJ_7bfI/AAAAAAAAADw/V2ln3VXrans/s1600-h/wwn0002A.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fYreOPX0twc/S6mYwJ_7bfI/AAAAAAAAADw/V2ln3VXrans/s200/wwn0002A.JPG" vt="true" width="150" /></a></div>Blue Raven Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03542644833966040680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8735955027496791271.post-27019570092159082882010-03-22T10:08:00.000-05:002010-03-22T10:08:36.707-05:00New Wire wrap JewelryWe have a new category in our store, <a href="http://www.blueravencreations.com/">Wire Wrapped Jewelry</a>! We have a variety of items, from necklaces, pendants, bracelets, earrings, and matching sets. We are listing items in this category daily. We hope that you will stop by our store, <a href="http://www.blueravencreations.com/">Blue Raven Creations</a> and take a look at these beautiful new items and buy some for yourself or as a gift! Check out the rest of the store while you are there, we have a variety of handcrafted gifts. Can't wait to see you there!Blue Raven Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03542644833966040680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8735955027496791271.post-75284884139664263092010-01-28T22:07:00.000-06:002010-01-28T22:07:39.395-06:00Pleated Pashmina Scarves<a href="http://www.blueravencreations.com/">Blue Raven Creations</a> has a wonderful new catagory in the store, <a href="http://blueravencreations.mybisi.com/products/Scarves_221940/?page1"><strong>Scarves</strong></a>!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">We offer several different kinds of scarves. We have the thick and soft and super warm. We also have the lightweight but very elegant scarves. You can wear these to work, to play, for that special evening out, or just to the store. Stop by <a href="http://www.blueravencreations.com/">Blue Raven Creations</a> and check out our new scarves. We are expecting more soon in additional vibrant colors!</div>Blue Raven Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03542644833966040680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8735955027496791271.post-17760717827690126202010-01-27T09:02:00.002-06:002010-01-27T09:03:28.142-06:00Pashmina and Silk Scarves<div align="right" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fYreOPX0twc/S2BRpq9B3fI/AAAAAAAAADQ/S_WGH0RgPkI/s1600-h/101_5539.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" mt="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fYreOPX0twc/S2BRpq9B3fI/AAAAAAAAADQ/S_WGH0RgPkI/s320/101_5539.JPG" width="320" /></a><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have a great new item in my store. These scarves are fantastic! They are made of Pashmina and silk, very elegant. They are very thin and lightweight but surprisingly warm. They add sophistication and elegance to any outfit. Not only is now a good time to wear them, but also they are light enough for the Spring. They come in Fabulous colors. You have your choice of pleated or not. They make Fantastic gifts anytime. Come to <a href="http://www.blueravencreations.com/">Blue Raven Creations</a> and see our selection of Pashmina Scarves. We are expecting new shipments and new colors soon. Please email us and let us know if you are looking for a specific color. We know you are going to love these scarves!</span><br />
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</div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have added a new eyeglass holder today. You will find lots of green in this lovely item. It is bright and cheerful and reminds us of greener days while in all this cold. This is just one of the colorful beaded eyeglass holders that you will find at </span><a href="http://www.blueravencreations.com/"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Blue Raven Creations</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">. Come by and see us!</span>Blue Raven Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03542644833966040680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8735955027496791271.post-25406453741010292802009-11-26T23:08:00.002-06:002009-11-26T23:10:20.469-06:00Fantastic New Lanyard - A Must See!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fYreOPX0twc/Sw9dAsgIkeI/AAAAAAAAAC4/M63a1TnqRdM/s1600/101_4683.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fYreOPX0twc/Sw9dAsgIkeI/AAAAAAAAAC4/M63a1TnqRdM/s200/101_4683.JPG" yr="true" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fYreOPX0twc/Sw9bNb2m5OI/AAAAAAAAACo/V9cUQLB4aOg/s1600/101_4687.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fYreOPX0twc/Sw9bNb2m5OI/AAAAAAAAACo/V9cUQLB4aOg/s200/101_4687.JPG" yr="true" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.blueravencreations.com/">Check out</a> this Fantastic new ID Holder/Lanyard! It is made of beads of glass and crystal. The crystal beads are in two colors, golden and smoky, to accent the other beads. It has two fabulous accent beads made of glass, white with black and <a href="http://blueravencreations.mybisi.com/product/165843/Black-and-Crystal-ID-Badge-HolderLanyard_1136553.html">gold swirl design</a>. This would make a wonderful Christmas gift for friends, family, co-workers, or even yourself. Please visit us at <a href="http://www.blueravencreations.com/">Blue Raven Creations</a> to see many other great items and gift items.Blue Raven Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03542644833966040680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8735955027496791271.post-83455061016430709612009-11-04T10:37:00.001-06:002009-11-04T10:43:15.465-06:00Beaded Badge Holders, Go to Work in Style<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fYreOPX0twc/SvGtBUF2yNI/AAAAAAAAACg/S_lG8OJNKG8/s1600-h/101_3328.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" sr="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fYreOPX0twc/SvGtBUF2yNI/AAAAAAAAACg/S_lG8OJNKG8/s200/101_3328.JPG" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fYreOPX0twc/SvGsM5vVEyI/AAAAAAAAACY/nCyjFb0O5wI/s1600-h/101_3153.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" sr="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fYreOPX0twc/SvGsM5vVEyI/AAAAAAAAACY/nCyjFb0O5wI/s200/101_3153.JPG" /></a><br />
</div>Many of us have to wear an ID badge to work. More and more these days, businesses are using badges for security. And if your job place is like mine, then you too have a "wonderful" picture that rivals your DMV photo. So we need to add a little <a href="http://blueravencreations.mybisi.com/products/Badge-Holder_165843/?page1">STYLE </a>and a little <a href="http://blueravencreations.mybisi.com/products/Badge-Holder_165843/?page1">PIZAZZ</a> to our badges. Handcrafted beaded ID Badge Holders are the way to go! You can get them in many styles and colors. You can even get them to match your outfit. Come and see our beaded badge holders at <br />
<a href="http://www.blueravencreations.com/">Blue Raven Creations</a>. We have something for everyone. And, we can do custom pieces for you. These are great for Christmas gifts too!!!Blue Raven Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03542644833966040680noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8735955027496791271.post-10201204827213198472009-11-01T14:26:00.000-06:002009-11-01T14:26:19.517-06:00Finished Scarecrow Outift<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fYreOPX0twc/Su3twTCCyKI/AAAAAAAAACI/R1HvwUn8SRo/s1600-h/101_4342+-+Copy+-+Copy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fYreOPX0twc/Su3twTCCyKI/AAAAAAAAACI/R1HvwUn8SRo/s200/101_4342+-+Copy+-+Copy.JPG" vr="true" /></a><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Here are few pictures of the finished "straw" in the scarecrow outfit. I used four pony tail holders and lots and lots of strips of felt that I cut myself. The felt pages are really cheap at a craft store or Walmart. And since the strips that I cut were long, I just tied them onto the pony tail holder. You can always place them on and trim if they are too long. Now that Scarecrow day is over at school, my child has decided they are great to play with. When she is done playing with them, I can take all the felt off and still use the pony tail holders. Now, if I could only figure out something useful to do with all of those felt strips cut to look like straw, hmmm......<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fYreOPX0twc/Su3uhKIabLI/AAAAAAAAACQ/sU-l4a9LiSs/s1600-h/101_4342+-+Copy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fYreOPX0twc/Su3uhKIabLI/AAAAAAAAACQ/sU-l4a9LiSs/s320/101_4342+-+Copy.JPG" vr="true" /></a><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Set of six festive holiday wine glass charms available now at our <a href="http://www.blueravencreations.com/">store</a>.<br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They have bright and colorful beads and small snowmen, gloves, Christmas trees, stockings and ginger breadmen. These are the perfect office party gift. They are great to bring to a Christmas party as a gift with a bottle of wine or your favorite drink. <br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another fantastic use for these little gems is gift decorations. You can loop them onto a bow, ribbons, or rafia on your packages, or even a gift bag handle. Give your freinds and family that little extra this season with these wine glass charms. We also can make custom charms if you have a idea in mind. Come and see us at <a href="http://www.blueravencreations.com/">Blue Raven Creations</a>!<br />
</div>Blue Raven Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03542644833966040680noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8735955027496791271.post-80287343673455425612009-10-21T11:47:00.002-05:002009-10-21T12:43:46.542-05:00New! Eyeglass Holder Necklaces<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fYreOPX0twc/St81y26yuYI/AAAAAAAAABw/P2sU1sE-_EY/s1600-h/101_4052.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fYreOPX0twc/St81y26yuYI/AAAAAAAAABw/P2sU1sE-_EY/s200/101_4052.JPG" vr="true" /></a><br />
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</div><span style="font-size: large;">You don't have to use the eyeglass holders that attach to the earpiece on each side. You can use the </span><a href="http://blueravencreations.mybisi.com/products/Eyeglass-Holder-Necklace_187286/?page1"><span style="font-size: large;">eyeglass holder necklace</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">. Simply take your glasses or sunglasses off and slip one earpiece into the beautiful ring. It is as simple as that. Your glasses are still around your neck and easy to find. And your holder will be a beautiful and stylish necklace as well. You can have one that matches any outfit! Stop by and see us at</span><br />
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I am forever misplacing my sunglasses. I leave them in the car, at the house, at my friends house! It is very frustrating when I can't find them. And even more frustrating when I buy another pair, only to misplace them also.<br />
These very affordable <a href="http://blueravencreations.mybisi.com/product/165841/Beaded-Eyeglass-Holder-Black-and-Iridescent_865457.html">eyeglass holders</a> offer the ability to have a stylish way of "hanging on" to those sunglasses. Add a little Pizazz to you sunglasses!<br />
At <a href="http://www.blueravencreations.com/">Blue Raven Creations</a> we offer a variety of sizes, colors and styles. They are super affordable! We even take custom orders. Come by and see us!<br />
<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.buyitsellit.com/1157140.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="84" mq="true" src="http://images.buyitsellit.com/1157140.jpg" width="96" /></a></div>Blue Raven Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03542644833966040680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8735955027496791271.post-88326697224605968932009-09-09T22:29:00.002-05:002009-09-10T20:53:38.457-05:00Beaded Eyeglass Holders - Back in Style!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fYreOPX0twc/Sqhh3UEMo8I/AAAAAAAAABY/5p-nlHjaDUM/s1600-h/101_3494.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" mq="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fYreOPX0twc/Sqhh3UEMo8I/AAAAAAAAABY/5p-nlHjaDUM/s320/101_3494.JPG" /></a></div>Remember when your grandmother or great-grandmother wore an eyeglass chain with her reading glasses. I remember my grandmother working on her crafts, taking on and off her reading glasses. She had a beautiful silver eyeglass holder. Now, these are all the rage! These beaded eyeglass holders bring a little flair and sparkle to your glasses. And they are functional as well. I can't tell you how much time I have spent looking for my glasses. Now I don't have to. I can simply slip on my georgous beaded eyeglass holder and have my glasses with me anywhere I have to go. Even if I run out to do a little work in the garden, I never have to search for them. You can find them in any color, size or style you desire. At Blue Raven Creations you will find a wide variety of handcrafted beaded eyeglass holders. We have a great selection of colors, ready to match any outfit or maybe just your favorite colors. We even take custom orders. The popular themes currently are school colors. Give us a hollar <br />
at <a href="http://www.blueravencreations.com/">Blue Raven Creations</a> and show some spirit; we can create an eyeglass holder in your favorite teams colors.Blue Raven Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03542644833966040680noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8735955027496791271.post-13535941238258995912009-09-01T00:18:00.001-05:002009-09-10T10:07:39.339-05:00If I can do it, anyone can.I needed something to do to take my mind off my crazy life and relax. My husband would tell you that I needed a hobby so he could have some "hobby" time. Although, I don't consider retiring to his mancave to watch tv or play the playstation a desireable hobby myself, he would disagree. I started crafting again after several years. I always felt guilty, like I should be cleaning something, or washing more clothes, or working in the yard, and the list goes on and on. When I finally decided, I really needed my "craft" time for myself. I enjoy painting, scrapbooking, beading, just about anything. So in the evenings, after the little one has gone to bed and my husband is doing his "hobbies" I go to my craft room.<br />
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About a year ago, I looked at something on Ebay and thought to myself, I should try selling on Ebay. After some research, well ok, a lot of research, I listed my first item on Ebay. I am not one to jump into things quickly. I like to research it, ponder a while, research some more, sleep on it, and eventually give it a go.<br />
So after posting some items to Ebay, I found that I had a few sales. Nothing that was going to make me rich, but it was exciting. I found a new joy in knowing that someone was going to use and hopefully, enjoy something that I created.<br />
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Through a chain of events a few months ago, I found that I had to change the website where I hosted my pictures. So I did some research. And yes, I pondered a while, researched some more, slept on it and finally found a place that I felt comfortable. That was InkFrog. They had a very small reasonable fee and many people had wonderful things to say about it. I made the Leap, forgive the pun, and changed over to InkFrog. I found that they were extremely helpful and inviting. The support service was fast and friendly.<br />
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So now I have a new hosting site and I am happy with my little Ebay sales, when I hear of this great offer through InkFrog. BuyItSellIt, associated with InkFrog, has a great deal to have your own store front on their site. Basically, you can establish your own online store. I began thinking "What a great idea!" No more fees, fees, fees, rules, rules, rules. I can chose what I want my own store to look like, what checkout service I want to use, and not have to worry about feedback. I know what you are thinking, she jumped right into it. Wrong, I did some research, pondered on it a while, more research, slept on it several nights, and then jumped in.<br />
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Now, you have to understand that I am not your computer savy individual. Sure, I can work on the applications at my job, work most of the programs on my home computer, but putting together an online store is all together different. The BuyItSellIt group makes it easy. They have the tools for you to put together an online store of your very own. And the other sellers in the forums are such a great help. They answer all your questions, even the dumb ones from me. Now while this was made simple, this was really a whole new world for me. If you had asked me a couple of months ago about Base Feeds and SEO Optimization, I would have asked what foreign country you were from and ran for the translator. But with a little hard work, some great help, and a lot of "research", I feel like I have come a long way.<br />
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I now have my store front up and going with several items to sale. <a href="http://www.blueravencreations.com/">Blue Raven Creations</a> is the name of my store, and by all means, feel free to drop by and see what you think. Any comments, good or bad, are helpful and welcome. Good comments help validate us and bad comments are what we should learn from. It is still a work in progress. I have so much more to learn and understand and probably a lot more research and pondering to do.<br />
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The moral to my little ramblings is, "<strong>If I can do it, anyone can</strong>." And look, I just wrote my first blog!Blue Raven Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03542644833966040680noreply@blogger.com2