available in lots of varieties (disc amounts and metal types)
There are tons and tons of other ideas in my shop. Have questions? Please ask!
~Lori
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Personalized Gifts for Mom on Mother's Day
Mother's Day is less than a month away; are you ready? Sunday, May 8, 2011 will be here before you know it! Here are some ideas that she'll love! And don't forget grandma either!
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Thoughts on Digesting 6 Seasons of The L Word
First, (and this is not just the fault of The L Word, but every dramatic series of yet), when you watch a show in one whole gulp, you realize how every single episode is composed of everyone running into each other at the same restaurant and then pardoning themselves because they have to do X to get ready for a party/fundraiser/event. I need another refill of something strong to get through that tired plot device. I realize that the easiest and often most logical way to get all your friends in one place is to throw a shin dig. But, omg, exhausting.
2ndly, major kudos to The L Word for being heavy on brunettes! I'm a brunette and a brunette-lover myself, so I appreciated that greatly. In fact, I appreciated it so much that I started to truly wonder if there are really that many brunettes in L.A. where the show is set. I kind of doubt it. And the blondes that were in the show weren't bleach blondes, so that was another plus. Nice and easy!
3rdly, because I watched it all at once, I was immediately able to dissect who was stealing whose jewelry. I often found myself tiring of the constant hashing-out-of-emotions (however true to form) which allowed my attention to wander to Bette and Tina, who in the middle of a quite infamous split, were actually sharing necklaces. Yeah, I think not.
4thly, I found the sex believable, and I only rolled my eyes a few times. This is a feat for lesbian sex because it can be varied and boring at the same time. If you don't understand what I mean, you're probably not a lesbian. I thought the portrayals were genuine, and I (almost) bought Cybil Shepherd as a lez.
5thly, a real pat on the back to the writers who created the Jenny Schechter character and didn't slit her throat in the first episode. I don't know who actually killed her or if she killed herself, but if I think about too long, I'll confess to it myself. It wasn't for a lack of trying through my television screen. You kind of have to hand it to writers who decide to put 98% of their plot devices into one character. That takes balls...or apathy.
Finally, a big hug to Olivia Windbiel who played Bette and Tina's daughter, Angie. She was absolutely adorable and a scene stealer. Talk about perfect casting!
That's all for now! If you have thoughts on The L Word, feel free to comment!
~Lori
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
FREE charm necklace offer thru March 31st at Risky Beads
It's time to start shopping for Mother's Day and Graduation, keeping in mind that production time for custom and made-to-order handmade goods will lengthen as we get into April. Shop today and/or tomorrow at Risky Beads at get a FREE charm necklace with any purchase of $39.95 or more. (Free shipping to the U.S. ends April 1st!)
Charm necklace must be valued at $13.95 to be free choice. You can choose from any of my Weapon of Choice charms (list below). Necklace will be 16" unless requested otherwise. If you choose a brass charm, you'll get a brass chain. Offer good thru March 31, 2011, one per customer. Request your free necklace in notes to seller at checkout.The following charms are available:
airplane
anchor
artist's palette
ballet slippers
baseball
basketball
beaker
beer (various)
bike
binoculars (brass)
birth control pills
book
boom box
calculator
camera
cell phone
cheer leading
chef hat
chocolate (Hershey bar)
corkscrew
cowboy boot (brass)
cross
dental mirror
dress
dumbbell
football
golf clubs
guitar
hammer (brass)
hand cuffs
hanger
hand mixer
hockey stick
hope (awareness ribbon)
laptop
microphone
microscope
musical note
martini
medical Caduceus
molecule
needle (sewing)
paint brush
pen
piano (brass)
pick up truck
pliers
purse (brass)
remote control
rolling pin
ruler
saw (brass)
scales of justice
scissors
skateboard
skein of yarn
sneaker (brass)
soccer ball
spoon
television (brass)
tennis racket
toothbrush in cup
tractor
trumpet (brass)
trowel (brass)
typewriter
vodka (Smirnoff can)
volleyball
watering can
whiskey (Jack Daniel's can)
woman’s shoe
wrench (brass)
Thanks and enjoy!
~Lori
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Creature Comforts America - a little weekend fun
I am hooked on this show Creature Comforts on Netflix. It was originally a BBC show, but there's also an American version. It's absolutely hilarious. This video does the set up for you... so just watch and laugh!
Monday, March 14, 2011
Get Ready to Geek - New Science Designs at Risky Beads
By popular request, I've created more science-centered designs! I've been anxiously waiting for these charms to arrive, and they're finally here!
First up is the microscope key chain that started the science craze. It's a best-seller!
First up is the microscope key chain that started the science craze. It's a best-seller!
The microscope led to inquiries for other science-centered pieces, so we now have the beaker:
And the molecule...
I'm always on the look out for more charms, so if you have a request, please let me know!
Happy Monday,
Lori
Lori
Friday, March 11, 2011
Thoughts and Prayers ... to Japan
My thoughts and prayers are with everyone dealing with the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan and threatens the west coast of the U.S.
Take care and be safe.
Take care and be safe.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Wordless Wednesday - Threesomes
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
New Designs at Risky Beads - Early March 2011 Round 2
More newness today! (Free U.S. shipping ends April 1st, so order now! If you'd like access to special deals, email me to get on my mailing list.)
(I can make a necklace out of most of the charms in my shop. I several of them listed, but please ask if you don't see what you need!
See the last post about new designs (late Feb.) here and early March here and be sure to check out my new product line... pet tags!
~Lori
Monday, March 7, 2011
New Designs at Risky Beads - Early March 2011
I've been busy, busy, busy designing new pieces. I have a bunch I've made that I haven't even photographed yet! Here's a sneak peek at some new goodies! (Free U.S. shipping ends April 1st, so order now! If you'd like access to special deals, email me to get on my mailing list.)
(great gift for groomsmen!)
See the last post about new designs (late Feb.) here, and be sure to check out my new product line... pet tags!
~Lori
Friday, March 4, 2011
Repopulating My Life
I need to repopulate my life. While I absolutely love (and covet) the freedom I have as a self-employed jewelry artist, it can be a lonely trade. I live by myself save my two cats and have always been a solitary person by nature. I have a tendency to make socializing more difficult than it needs to be, so I'm trying to change that.
My first real step is to start volunteering once a week at the Raleigh LGBT center. I went to a Volunteer Orientation a couple of weeks ago and found everyone there to be very friendly. It's a very welcoming place and much to my surprise, has only existed since May 2010. I'm looking forward to meeting some new people and getting out more, especially now that the weather will start warming up. Guess we'll see how it goes, but I'm hopeful. I brought a few of my new rack cards to add to the business display as well. I never seem to have anything on hand to really show people what I do (make), so I made new cards to show them! I think they came out well. I created them myself and ordered them from Vistaprint.
The front:
The back:
I made more new designs today as well that I'll likely photograph this weekend. I've noticed that the more listings I create, the more inquiries and sales I get. I know; that seems rather like DUH, but I'm at about 350 now, so it's been a journey and a learning experience the entire way!
~Lori
My first real step is to start volunteering once a week at the Raleigh LGBT center. I went to a Volunteer Orientation a couple of weeks ago and found everyone there to be very friendly. It's a very welcoming place and much to my surprise, has only existed since May 2010. I'm looking forward to meeting some new people and getting out more, especially now that the weather will start warming up. Guess we'll see how it goes, but I'm hopeful. I brought a few of my new rack cards to add to the business display as well. I never seem to have anything on hand to really show people what I do (make), so I made new cards to show them! I think they came out well. I created them myself and ordered them from Vistaprint.
The front:
The back:
I made more new designs today as well that I'll likely photograph this weekend. I've noticed that the more listings I create, the more inquiries and sales I get. I know; that seems rather like DUH, but I'm at about 350 now, so it's been a journey and a learning experience the entire way!
~Lori
Thursday, February 24, 2011
New Designs at Risky Beads - Late February 2011
The only good thing about my shop slowing down a bit this time of year is that it gives me time to design the pieces that have been rolling around in my head. Here are a few I've released in the past few days:
Lots more on the way so stay tuned!
~Lori
Friday, February 4, 2011
Etsy's German Blog Features Risky Beads
Woke up this morning to a convo saying I'm featured on Etsy's German blog. Nice way to start a Friday!
Have a great weekend!
~Lori
~Lori
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Craft Juice, Fresh Squeezed Tuesday, 2/1/11
Well, it's Tuesday which means it's time to take a peak at some Craft Juice picks! In honor of Valentine's Day only 13 days away, let's think romance!
Isn't this g-g-gorgeous?
Isn't this g-g-gorgeous?
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