A New Shop Listing: Silver Inspirational Heart Necklace

The newest item in the shop is a little different from the norm over at Amra Designs. It is more glitzy than usual but I have to say, I really like it! It's a nice classy piece that is essentially colorless except for the 3 swarvoski crystals that give a little glimpse of color. Take a look and let me know what you think! 

Three beautiful dragonball crystal beads hang from a 28 inch silver plated figaro chain. The chain slides through a silver open heart charm therefor making the necklace adjustable. The heart charm has the words believe, faith, and prayer inscribed in it. There are 3 Swarvoski crystals that adorn the heart as well. There is no need for a clasp, simply slip the necklace over your head. 


This would make a wonderful Mother's Day Gift! It will come neatly packaged in a white gift box ready for gift giving. This being such a versatile necklace, I don't know what women wouldn't love receiving and wearing this. 

Welcome to My "Office"

This week in the Promotional Frenzy Team on Etsy we are showing our work spaces. Here's mine!

The "Cubicle"

Resin and Stamping Supplies

Some Artwork by my little girl

It's a work in progress

The "Photography Studio" :) 

Here's my Co-Worker taking a break

A photo from Julie Magers Soulen

Main Work Area

Its nothing grand or spectacular, but it's where I work! 

I was inspired by Galla15 to put a pic of myself up. Obviously this is my family  :) 

How Do You Buy Jewelry?

Good morning! It's a sunny morning here in the Chicago suburbs and oh, do I welcome it!

This morning I have a question for you. How do you shop for jewelry? By item? Rings, necklaces, etc? Or by style? "I'm feeling a little Rocker today." Or "That Sunday brunch with our Church is this weekend."
Right now in my shop, I have it set up by item, rings, earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. But, my style is constantly changing and I'm always trying new styles of jewelry. So, what do you think? When you shop, do you search by style or by item?

Thanks for all the help!
~Rachel

taking a lover by whitebat

A harmless love affair, sleepovers with girlfriends, long nights, short walks, French hotel rooms, giggling over chocolate and secret gifts from the boy with the bowtie.

WHEAT pillow with d... pillowville $150.00	Vintage Style Bow H... lechouchou $29.00	french lovers 5x7 p... pinestreetphot... $12.00	Leather and Lace - ... slightlyaskew $44.00
Mandolin Man Olive ... MrMoss $22.00	A Love Affair - 5x7... LaurenBPhotogr... $12.00	Whimsical Fabric Bo... whitebat $12.00	Lady Jane Ivory Sil... ladyjanelinger... $55.00
Parisian Hotel emlep27 $15.00	I Love You Secret M... EllenBuchanan $32.00	Merlot Gourmet Topp... dasweetzpot $6.75	I love you more tha... amradesigns $30.00
Adjustable Cameo Ri... mattiereidchic... $7.50	BOW BOW - leather b... louloudo $15.00	Living Steel Jewelr... TimothyAdamDes... $95.00	Black Heart-Shaped ... QuietMischief $11.00

Treasury tool is sponsored by Lazzia.com A/B image testing.

This is such a beautifully romantic Treasury done by a wonderful fellow artisan on Etsy. Hershop is whitebat and you should check her out. I mean, look at this: 

"Awww" is right!! :) 

Ok, off you go to check out this great collection! Go, go, go!

PS: LOVEME10 gets you 10% off your purchase in my shop.

Romance is in the Air

Some of the newest items at Amra Designs have a wonderful, romantic feel. And just in time for Valentines Day. Although, it doesn't need to be Valentines Day to want to feel loved.

Use coupon code LOVEME10 for 10% off your order! Keep it for yourself or give to a loved one :)

TGIF!

Ok, so Fridays really don't mean much to me seeing as my "Day Job" is stay at home mom. There's no such thing as a day off. And my husband is in the restaurant business so again, weekends mean long hours. But for the rest of you, Happy Friday!! Here's a nice collection of "relaxing weekend" finds. :) Make sure to check them out and Enjoy!

Keep it Casual

Getting Ready for a Show

The countdown is on! The other half of Amra Designs and I are participating in our first "real" craft show. Eek! I'm so excited and anxious. It's going to be the 3 days before Valentines Day, in a mall back in my hometown. It should be a good turn out don't you think? I mean, 3 days before Valentines Day! Woo hoo!

Romantic, Vintage Inspired Earrings

But the reality is setting in. Now I really have to get to work! There's the actual inventory, set up and display, how are we going to take payments, what kind of promotional material are we going to give out {that won't be thrown away as soon as they get home or lost in the bottom of a purse}, how are we going to package our items, and so on! There is more to be thought of than just, "Here's my stuff, you buy it now." But, this has been a thrilling process so far! Like I said earlier, I'm excited! :-D I think we have most of it under control. {Ask me again a week before and my answer might be different} Building inventory is easy, that's the fun part, the reason I'm doing this all. My partner in crime is an Interior Designer so I'm kinda leaving the display to her. As far as taking credit cards, Pay-Pal has a "Virtual Terminal" that allows you to accept payments on the go.

Playing around with display options

Now the hard part, marketing. It's though thinking of {cost} effective ways to promote you business that will stand out in a crowd. We have thought of magnets, flyers, pinwheels, business cards {of course}, and a variety of other ideas that we tossed around for hours. But not much says "memorable." Although, I like the ideas of little pinwheels with our info on the "petals." You'd remember that, right?!? Oh, I guess we'll be brain storming over that one for a while.

I'd love to hear from those of you that have done shows and venues! Have any tips, tricks, suggestions? Send 'em my way! ;) And, for those who haven't, I'll try to give you an inside look at how {prep for} our first show goes.

Later!
~Rachel

Our New Banner!

Da da da daaa!! Introducing, our new banner! I'm so excited to have this new look for the shop. Beautiful, isn't it? Well let me tell you all about the amazing designer. This was done by TheWinglessDesigns. Heather was an absolute delight to work with. She got in touch with me very quickly after purchasing, and was so polite and professional. She finished my design so quickly! Isn't she good?! The avatars she also provided are just as beautiful.

So, if you have a need for any graphic design work, please visit Heather at TheWinglessDesign. Really, you gotta check her out! ;)

Ps. Her work is not blury. If it looks blury that's MY fault uploading them on to here! FYI!!

Howling at the Moon

Just wanted to share a new treasury I put together. I really think wolves are just beautiful. There is something mystic and magical about them. Please check out these great items and let me know what you think!