Thursday, February 25, 2010

Here's why I've not been posting lol!

WOO! The store is GROWING in leaps and bounds!

I've been workin' like a beast, adding stuff, editing stuff, taking pictures and tons of them! and of course, trying out the new beads I get in and making things with them! (I'm such a bead addict!)

Added recently (from most recently to last) are:

  • ALL the non magnetic bracelets - there is something for EVERYONE!
  • Charity sets! 5$ off each set goes to Samaritan's purse (in this case, the sets are for Haiti, but other charities will be added as I go along!) There are Haiti sets, and cancer sets (and cancer "single" pieces too!
  • Bracelet/Earring sets - this are perfectly matched sets and they are kissed with a touch of spring (well, for the most part - until that day we had a nasty storm :-O  )
  • Full sets and necklaces - you HAVE to check these out. Most of the sets come with Necklace/Earrings and bracelet. Some have just the necklace/earrings or necklace bracelet (I can easily add the missing "piece" if you're interested). Some are just plain necklaces. Some of my best ever work are in these. Most of the sets take a _minimum_ 10 hours to complete (at the very least). But the results! wow!
  • And of course, the earrings were added first, but wait! not all of them are there. So, come back, often!

Next stop is:

Magnetic Bracelet! Apparently very good for arthritis and joint pain (I'm no doc, so don't quote me, but ancient peoples have used magnets for a lot longer than we've been around! KEEP AWAY from watch batteries!

Cell phone charms, zipper pulls (that can SUPER easily be converted to a cell charm!) and STITCH markers! (for that yarn addict in your family or circle of friends who has it all!)

I've also added categories galore, and you can select the colors category, and then the colors you are looking for! I'm trying to make it as simple for people to find stuff! And I've also discovered a way to make listing stuff a LOT easier!

And lastly, I'm going to start adding "cross-selling", which basically will show you on the page of the item you are looking at, relevant items to the one you are (perhaps) going to buy.

I've also implemented volume discounts for MOST items, for example items that are 6$ (be it earrings or bracelets) you can get one for 6$ or two (be it 2 bracelets or 1 earrings 1 bracelet) for 10$ (as long as they are the same price.) The only category this will not apply for are the cell charms etc. Its more for the jewelry. There is a discount for 8$ items, 3$ items, and probably others too...

I also plan on doing a monthly charity gig, where a certain percentage will go to a charity of choice.

As it stands, any items with cancer beads/charms have 5$ that go to cancer research.
I will add more, and offer monthly or even weekly sales, to help my customers save money, AND help others in general at the same time! (how cool is that?)

So, come take a peek! the store is ONLINE now, its rarin' to go, just waiting for browsers to come and buy!

When the magnetics and charms are all in, I will hold a huge sale to launch the store!

And lastly, if you need jewelry or charms for a charity event in your area, please feel free to contact me. I will either sell you the items or perhaps even donate them to you (I need a charity receipt however). I'm always glad to help!

Hoping and praying you all have an awesome day! God Bless!
Cyn

2 comments:

Barbi said...

Hi, I like your new blog. Looking forward to seeing all your new items.

Mystical_Lucie said...

Very cool blog! I like the way the photos scroll by at the top. Best of luck with getting your store set-up finished and reading for action.