If you could ask...

Subject: If you could ask... Thu Aug 11, 2011 10:15 am

..someone to make something ie handmade jewellery, stuff for your child etc... what would it be??

I'm trying so hard to earn a few spare pennies by making and selling jewellery at the moment and noone is at all interested soooo maybe I'm making the wrong stuff??

Is there a specific bracelet/necklace that you like but can't afford?? Would you be willing to buy a cheaper copy instead??

Any ideas are welcome and piccies are good too Smile

Subject: Re: If you could ask... Thu Aug 11, 2011 10:19 am

Also if you have any opinions on the stuff I've already made then please share. I won't be offended Very Happy

Subject: Re: If you could ask... Thu Aug 11, 2011 10:38 am

Caitlin doesnt really have much jewellery as I worry about choking. I did however recently buy her a necklace and bracelet set that had painted wooden shapes of hearts and strawberrys on it. The elastic was quite tough - like a hair bobble, so im less afraid of her snapping it within a day or 2. I like kids jewellery to be childish if you get me...

As for your things I just had a look and they are nice. The only thing is I prefer chunkier beads... Maybe alternating bright coloured glass colours, or mixing them up with silver. Pandora style is nice too. My fave one of yours is one that wasnt for sale that Mara commented on. I personally am not keen on tiny beads or lots of dangly bits going on.

Also perhaps sticking to silver/bright colours would mean people could wear an item with more outfits - eg if you make a purple necklace people may only buy it to wear with specific clothes? I duno if that makes sense... I'l try and find some pics of jewellery I like and post it on here. Hope I havent offended! x

Subject: Re: If you could ask... Thu Aug 11, 2011 10:41 am

Just checked your albums again and what you use to make zip clips is the type of thing I would consider buying Caitlin in jewellery iykwim. x

Subject: Re: If you could ask... Thu Aug 11, 2011 10:48 am

I like this but god knows how they make it so cheap..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/925-silver-European-beads-charm-bracelets-more-topics-/250858143726?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item8010d50a0c#ht_1835wt_912

Or this sort of size beads...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Topshop-boho-festival-bracelet-/110727505407?pt=UK_Jewellery_Watches_CostumeJewellery_CA&hash=item19c7dfa5ff#ht_500wt_1156

Everyone has dif tastes but and the next person who comments on this could say the opposite! x

Subject: Re: If you could ask... Thu Aug 11, 2011 10:56 am

Thanks hun, that's very helpful and I will definitely look in to some of your suggestions xxx

Subject: Re: If you could ask... Thu Aug 11, 2011 10:57 am

Its from Hong Kong thats why Snoops....cheap as chips if you get it direct!

Subject: Re: If you could ask... Thu Aug 11, 2011 11:08 am

Id be too scared to buy from hong kong incase it didnt turn up. Iv also been confused by hearing about people paying additional import taxes or some crap.

Id prefer to pay 2 or 3 times the price off someone I knew and be able to relax that I was getting what id ordered. x

Subject: Re: If you could ask... Thu Aug 11, 2011 11:12 am

Oh and final thing - im becoming obsessed lol - I have tiny wrists! Childrens bracelets fit me. Even elasticated bracelets I find sometimes wiggle their way off me, so if there was the option to make in different sizes or for you to alter them that would be great.

Im really loving my idea of wooden childrens jewellery too lol. Be nice for xmas presents x

Subject: Re: If you could ask... Thu Aug 11, 2011 11:16 am

snoopy21 wrote:: Id be too scared to buy from hong kong incase it didnt turn up. Iv also been confused by hearing about people paying additional import taxes or some crap.

Id prefer to pay 2 or 3 times the price off someone I knew and be able to relax that I was getting what id ordered. x

I have loads from there, got some stuff from thailand recently...2 days it took! Ive never paid import tax!
the stuff Ive had from ther is the same as what I'd pay 5 times as much for here...in fact people buy from there and then flog for much more here!

Subject: Re: If you could ask... Thu Aug 11, 2011 11:17 am

^^^ although that applies to raw materials really - I'd never by 'hand made' from hong kong, would always buy from a mum or a lady on FB, etsy etc

Subject: Re: If you could ask... Thu Aug 11, 2011 11:20 am

snoopy21 wrote:: Oh and final thing - im becoming obsessed lol - I have tiny wrists! Childrens bracelets fit me. Even elasticated bracelets I find sometimes wiggle their way off me, so if there was the option to make in different sizes or for you to alter them that would be great.

Im really loving my idea of wooden childrens jewellery too lol. Be nice for xmas presents x

I'd be more than happy to custom fit them. I thought that was implied in the 'To request something be made especially for you then just contact me one way or another' bit but maybe I should word it a bit different..... Will sort it Very Happy

Subject: Re: If you could ask... Thu Aug 11, 2011 6:27 pm

I didn't even realise you did make jewellery. Will have a look later in case there's something my niece will like as her and mum made a jewellery box together the other day

Subject: Re: If you could ask... Thu Aug 11, 2011 6:28 pm

Mind you - saying that - I'm into unpaid maternity leave so I don't suppose I'll be able to afford to buy anything until I get paid at the end of September

Subject: Re: If you could ask... Thu Aug 11, 2011 6:37 pm

what about dummy clips with beads on? I personally like bracelets with sparkly type beads on them xx

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I didnt know you made jewelery

For me I would like earings but the the wire that goes through my ears has to be silver or gold and I would like blue stones on them Smile

If you can do this I'd be happy to pay.

Love all the other ideas too

xx