I have 6 programs going, 46 tabs open in Mozilla and at least 15 projects that I want to finish/start. I have project A-D-D. Working on today:

• a silhouette of Tilda for my bedroom wall – pattern, no pattern, pattern in silhouette, pattern outside of silhouette, color, size…
• new packaging for my jewelry designs – shall I silkscreen or heat transfer…hrm…
• css for my new site design – why are my paragraphs gone, i need emmers quick!
• finding some good recipes – this just makes me hungry
• searching for frames – need a vintage oval i think
• working on a sweet little birdie necklace-it’s starring at me and begging me to finish it.
• working on an angel wing necklace – why are the stupid hearts not here yet?

I want at least 2 done by the end of the day and a few others in the works.

But maybe I should procrastinate and clean my desktop first…

Both of them…

I survived the holiday show season and in the process introduced a fun new item. My handmade lip brooches should be sporting some jackets, sweaters and bags this winter season up in the Boston area. They are currently available in all different colors until I can narrow it down to a few favorites. Sneak a peak below and purchase them in my Etsy shop…mwah!

Nothing like a vacation to whip you in to shape. I love to make sure all the things I have been procrastinating on are done before I go away so I don’t have anything hanging over my head. The list has included the regular…cleaning and organizing, laundry, finish and ship orders, and the big one – consignment items for Magpie. I am so pleased to cross Magpie off my list! This little charmer will be available in Somerville, Ma very soon:

And a big thank you goes to my dad for offering me his Boston Whaler for the week. How lucky am I? I can’t wait.

The Karalee Design’s home page was due for an update. It now features New Designs, Custom Work in progress, a 25% off coupon for those who send in photos of their Karalee Design’s pieces in action for the Gallery, Upcoming Events and News. Much cleaner!

Speaking of new items…the flag buckles have arrived! Having created about a dozen flag buckle custom orders, I figured it was about time to offer them on the site. They make awesome gifts for men and women!

Just finished up an order for custom cuff links and flag buckles for a groom to give his groomsmen. The cuff link project was so great. I was given free reign as long as golf was the main theme. I immediately knew that I wanted to use little people as the focal point with a golf course photo for the background. I am so pleased with the results. There will definitely be more in the future. A few pics before I packaged them up and sent them off:

Nina in her flower clippies. So cute! Available on the Karalee Designs Etsy site.

Join the Karalee Design’s Gallery. After a purchase, email a photo sporting your new jewels and receive a 25% coupon off your next purchase! So break out the camera and show us your bling! Email pics to info@karaleedesigns.com.

Oh, how I love thee…sweet little strawberry charm necklace! This brand new piece will capture your love of all things strawberry. Each charm is 100% handmade in fine silver, oxidized to create a vintage look and includes a ruby swarovski crystal all strung on a sterling silver bead chain.

This week, I had two seperate customers request a glittery pink skull belt buckle similar to the keychain offered on Karalee Designs. I searched my studio and found exactly two skulls to fit the buckles perfectly. I have to figure out where I purchased them so I can order more!

I just finished up a custom lulu necklace last night for a client and I am so pleased with how it turned out!

The globes/domes came today and they fit my Karalee Designs ring setups perfectly! Crazy! It must be a sign of some sort. I’m still waiting on my glass tube cutter so I can make different size domes but I’m stunned by the possiblities. Snow globes were the initial thought and still forefront in my mind but there are so many ideas swimming around up there now. These are definately a personal project to start but who knows where the idea could end up. I love playing and buying new toys!