With Christmas just around the corner, you can not beat these prices and they'll think you spent a fortune, And did I mention that shipping is always free to the Continental USA & Canada?
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Clearance Sale! NOV 18th THRU Dec 18th!!!
I'm having a clearance sale In my etsy shop All items will remain at the clearance price until sold! Many items are a full 50% off and I am adding more items discounted from my already affordable prices for one-of-a-kind, hand crafted artisan jewelry. If there is an item you've been looking at, check back to my shop often, as you may just get an unbelievable price break on it!
With Christmas just around the corner, you can not beat these prices and they'll think you spent a fortune, And did I mention that shipping is always free to the Continental USA & Canada?
With Christmas just around the corner, you can not beat these prices and they'll think you spent a fortune, And did I mention that shipping is always free to the Continental USA & Canada?
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Do you like free prizes? Who dosn't? Visit MommysMoments Blog Bash 2011 and enter to win some great free prizes! Featuring prize packs for men, women, teens, children, and more! One of the many prizes is a gift certificate to my etsy shop! Enter NOW!
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Bambo Pink Trunk Show
I'm having a Bambo Pink Trunk Show with Maureen Daniels beginning today (June 15th) thru the 20th. Stop in to see this new jewelry line that has just launched!
To shop, just go to THIS link and click "shop", "find a show" and "Aprilee Lawson Party 639".
If you have been curious about the creations, now is your chance to see exactly what stylish, quality jewelry is being offered!
To shop, just go to THIS link and click "shop", "find a show" and "Aprilee Lawson Party 639".
If you have been curious about the creations, now is your chance to see exactly what stylish, quality jewelry is being offered!
Friday, March 25, 2011
It's that time of year again, many couples are planning for their big event! What better way to get your products in front of those seeking items specifically for such an occasion?
Sign up for a virtual vendor booth at The Wedding Den
This virtual bridal show will be held on Saturday, April 2nd, 2011. The price for your virtual vendor booth? Only $5.00!
Please email them at "theweddingden@gmail.com" for details,
and visit their site
Sign up for a virtual vendor booth at The Wedding Den
This virtual bridal show will be held on Saturday, April 2nd, 2011. The price for your virtual vendor booth? Only $5.00!
Please email them at "theweddingden@gmail.com" for details,
and visit their site
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Spicy Weekend Blog Hop!
Join in on the weekend blog party that features:
Blogger
Twitter
Facebook
Networked Blogs
Networked Blogs
Blog Frog
AND GIVEAWAYS!
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Oxidize (antique) Your Own Components For Less Than $1.00
Well, I've been working with alot of oxidized, or "antique" silver components lately. Last night, I realized that I was out of clasps! So, it was time (once again), for me to become resourceful and make some of my own. Did you know that this very moment you have all of the necessary items needed for such an endeavor? Do you have any idea how simple the process is? Heck, I'll even tell you how it works!
Now, personally...I do not eat eggs! I AM an obsessive baker, so I always have some just hanging out in my fridge. When i need to oxidize metal (always silver), I just grab my carton of eggs! That's right, eggs! I'm sure you've seen the "Liver Of Sulphur" for sale in the jewelry supply stores. Have you noticed that whenever you cook eggs, they really stink? That's sulphur, and it's a product produced by the yolk of the egg! Are you ready to "go antiquing"? Well, grab your eggs and listen-up! First, I get out my pennies! I can spare some of those!
First things first! Put (I recommend 3) eggs on to boil. I boil mine 10 minutes. You can't overcook, but you CAN under cook! Do 10 min., just to be safe! I usually only need 2 eggs, but I'd rather have too many than not enough! If you like eggs, eat the unused one!
You have to suspend your items, so I use a dark-colored thread and tie knots to keep the items from touching!
I use craft glue to affix the end of the thread between 2 pennies. If you're in a hurry, use your glue gun (being careful not to burn yourself)!!
Next, you have to find a "platform" of some kind to suspend your little "component clothesline". You'll need to wash the items when done, they'll be stinky! Put them as far back inside a gallon zip loc bag, being sure the items you'll be oxidizing don't touch anything (including the baggie).
When your eggs have cooked (while they are very hot), place 2 of them just inside the baggie. Zip the bag shut. MAKE SURE THE BAG IS COMPLETELY CLOSED!! Grab a tablespoon and begin to jab and squish the eggs. Again, the yolk is the important part of the egg!! Jab and squish until you have made the most of destroying the yolk to release the maximum amount of sulphur!
Be careful when jabbing, not to puncture the bag! Now, go make an egg salad sandwich and watch TV or busy yourself somehow for 1 hour. Now, you can let the stuff sit for well over an hour..it really depends on how dark you want the item(s) to be, or other obligations that take you away from the task at hand. If the item(s) are too dark, get out some steel wool and rub the things until you like the result.
(ABOVE is a pic of the difference between a clasp (silver plated) that I left in a similar bag for 2 hours.
BELOW are my results after 1 hour. I apologize for the blurriness of this photo. NOW, you may read elsewhere that this doesn't work on plated items, only pure silver. I refused to listen and have always used this method exclusively on silver plated components with only 1 failure! The items that failed had a vast section of very smooth, polished, plated silver. The result was very blotchy. I intend to go back to the items and experiment with roughing-up the items with steel wool prior to treating them. I have also used this product on gold plated items. Gold plated items oxidize VERY quickly, so keep a close eye on those! Good luck, have fun, and don't allow fear of failure to destroy your creativity! Aprilee
Now, personally...I do not eat eggs! I AM an obsessive baker, so I always have some just hanging out in my fridge. When i need to oxidize metal (always silver), I just grab my carton of eggs! That's right, eggs! I'm sure you've seen the "Liver Of Sulphur" for sale in the jewelry supply stores. Have you noticed that whenever you cook eggs, they really stink? That's sulphur, and it's a product produced by the yolk of the egg! Are you ready to "go antiquing"? Well, grab your eggs and listen-up! First, I get out my pennies! I can spare some of those!
First things first! Put (I recommend 3) eggs on to boil. I boil mine 10 minutes. You can't overcook, but you CAN under cook! Do 10 min., just to be safe! I usually only need 2 eggs, but I'd rather have too many than not enough! If you like eggs, eat the unused one!
Be careful when jabbing, not to puncture the bag! Now, go make an egg salad sandwich and watch TV or busy yourself somehow for 1 hour. Now, you can let the stuff sit for well over an hour..it really depends on how dark you want the item(s) to be, or other obligations that take you away from the task at hand. If the item(s) are too dark, get out some steel wool and rub the things until you like the result.
BELOW are my results after 1 hour. I apologize for the blurriness of this photo. NOW, you may read elsewhere that this doesn't work on plated items, only pure silver. I refused to listen and have always used this method exclusively on silver plated components with only 1 failure! The items that failed had a vast section of very smooth, polished, plated silver. The result was very blotchy. I intend to go back to the items and experiment with roughing-up the items with steel wool prior to treating them. I have also used this product on gold plated items. Gold plated items oxidize VERY quickly, so keep a close eye on those! Good luck, have fun, and don't allow fear of failure to destroy your creativity! Aprilee
Monday, February 14, 2011
Free Shipping Extended / Plus Shipping Options To Other Countries!
I've decided to extend my free shipping promotion and am also offering shipping to other countries on a "case by case" method. If you live outside of the Continental USA and Canada, feel free to convo (contact) me, and I will work with you to get the lowest possible shipping option for you! I recently sent an order (necklace & earrings) to Scotland for under $5.oo. So we may be able to come to a reasonable agreement for shipping your order!
I will be adding a line of silver and brass cuff bracelets soon, as well as some items for the brides to be out there! Stop by often! Remember, my items are my own (copyrighted) original designs! Most are one-of-a-kind, and cannot possibly be duplicated due to my supplies being limited, or discontinued items! Don't follow the pack, set yourself apart in my designs and craftsmanship! Satisfaction guaranteed!
Aprilee
I will be adding a line of silver and brass cuff bracelets soon, as well as some items for the brides to be out there! Stop by often! Remember, my items are my own (copyrighted) original designs! Most are one-of-a-kind, and cannot possibly be duplicated due to my supplies being limited, or discontinued items! Don't follow the pack, set yourself apart in my designs and craftsmanship! Satisfaction guaranteed!
Aprilee
Monday, February 7, 2011
Alba's Exclusive Events: It's Time For Another Round of Experts and Answers...
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Thursday, February 3, 2011
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