Monday Musings

Monday is always a crazy day for me because I need to play catch up from weekend orders. I'm happy to say that I got everything I needed to do and have time to spare before I need to pick up the kids from school. Woot!

Anything is possible if you have enough nerve.---J.K. Rowling

Inspired by this quote today, I have created two pitches to some very competitive catalog and magazines. I have my toes and fingers crossed that I make it past the submission desk!

Here are the jewelry designs that I submitted for consideration:

9 to 5, Hammered Sterling Earrings


Sparkling Quartz & Onyx Earrings


Riveted Pink Jade Bead Ring (adjustable)

One of A Kind Fused Glass Pendants

I have to admit I love experimenting. Guess it all goes back to my geeky clinical scientist days! Warm glass is such a rewarding medium......check out just a few of my one of a kind experiments! I like experimenting with color and shape to create unique designs; chocolate and pastel pink triangles are tack fused together and accented with aqua, pink and clear bits of leftover glass. What a cool funky look.....
This next design is bit more sleek and chic. Hey, I'm a poet and didn't even know it. Did I just say that.....I can hear your groans, ya know! ;-) Vanilla art glass is the base and pink and black streaker glass are added in different directions to add interest. A sterling plated bail has been adhered with an industrial adhesive (with the design above and below).
Aqua blue and irridized clear glass come together beautifully in this next design. A sterling jump ring will allow you to wear it on any necklace/cord you already own. Simple clean design that can be worn everyday as a signature style piece. Just love it!
All of these pendants are super affordable ($15-$20) which is awesome for a unique handcrafted jewelry design. Please check back often as I will be adding new pendant designs daily for the upcoming holidays.

Hostess Gift Idea-Azul Fused Glass Cocktail Coasters

The Deckard family is already starting to receive Holiday party invites and it isn't even November yet. Eek. Will last year's dress still fit after my thyroid went "bonkers"?!! I think I just might need to support the economy and shop for a new cocktail dress!

My mother drilled hostess etiquette into me as a young adult...always bring something to show your appreciation.

What better way to show your appreciation by not leaving stains on the host's fine wood furniture with a fused glass cocktail coaster!

Who wouldn't love to receive these gorgeous azul glass coasters as a gift?

Mark Your Calendars for Upcoming Retail Shows

Grab your calendar, turn to the month of November.......and mark these dates if you live in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Sunday November 9th: 13th annual Coppell Holiday House from 10 am -430 pm
This event is held at the Coppell High School and proceeds from the event help fund Project Graduation (alcohol and drug free ).

Saturday November 22nd: 1st Etsy Dallas Jingle Bash from 3-10 pm
This event will be held at the Sons of Hermann Hall (SOHH) in Dallas. Over 40 vendors will be selling their handmade goods. Please come out and jingle -support indie business's and buy handmade!

Stop on by my booth and say hi!

October Jewelry Winner

Congratulations to Julia Stewart of Dallas, TX. She was this month's free jewelry drawing winner.

Get your chance to win free jewelry every month by being a confirmed newsletter subscriber....sign up to get e-mail updates from Designing-Diva today!

~Randi
P.S.
Check out all the cool handmade items you will be able to purchase at the 1st ever Etsy Dallas Jingle Bash.

Cyber Thanks & Congratulations

I just wanted to personally thank all my family and friends who voted for me. Although I did not win the Spirited Woman video contest , it does not change anything! I am still a fun and spirited woman and honored to have been chosen as a finalist!

I would like to thank Nancy Mills of The Spirited Woman for hosting such an inspiring contest. It was really fun to make the video and I enjoyed watching women from around the globe show their spirit!

Congratulations to CJ, Janet and Wendy (and to all the fantastic women who showed how fun and spirited they truly are!).

Have a fabulous day,

Randi
P.S.
Are you signed up for the Diva newsletter ? If you are a confirmed subscriber, you will be automatically entered in the FREE monthly drawing on the 15th of every month.

Still time to save 20%

The kids are enjoying Columbus Day. They got to sleep in and are still in their pjs eating pancakes and maple syrup.

The kids are back at school tomorrow and Fall break is officially over.

You still have time to take advantage of the Designing-Diva Fall break sale......you can save 20% on any purchase with discount code: Fallbreak20

Don't wait too long because the discount ends tomorrow at noon CST!