Tiny Ones.

Hello!

If you read this post earlier this week, you know that I've been working on a brand new product.  I'm so pleased to announce that they have made their way into the shop as of this morning and are now ready to be purchased!

Right now, we have three collections of colors that have been specially chosen and put together. However, there is an option to pick and choose which colors you want. I'm still working on picking out new colors and finding knew color combinations that I think look nice together, so if you don't see your favorite colors, please let me know! I would be so happy to work with you to find a collection that works with your little one's style.

I've decided that to properly kick off this product, there needs to be a sale of some kind. So, for one week only, when you buy one collection, you get a second for free! No joke. It's for real happening. All you have to do when you check out is leave a Note to Seller with your second collection choice, or three new color choices. So, for $10, you're getting 6 [[instead of the usual 3]] hand crafted hair bows! 

Tell your neighbors! Tell your friends! Tell your family! Because, come 11:59 CST August 6th, I will no longer be offering this deal.

Happy Wednesday!

Total Beadlam

Abigail with her husband and two sons.

Today I want you to meet the beautiful face behind Total Beadlam. Her name is Abigail and she creates beaded jewelry. I met Abigail on a trip to Miracle Camp last spring and we instantly became friends as we bonded over music and all things homemade.

Abigail was inspired to begin beading by her mother who started a few years before she did. After getting married and moving away, she went through a period where she missed her mother and wished that she had started beading with her. She started out by taking a few basic beading classes at a local shop and became obsessed. She then decided to begin selling her wares online.

When trying to come up with a name for her online shop, Abigail went back to her Texas roots. She grew up showing horses. Her mother hosted quite a few horse shows where they lived. A phrase her mother used to describe how things were going there was "total bedlam," which Abigail said was quite accurate with all the people coming and going. 

Abigail has some ready-made pieces and enjoys creating custom pieces as well. She loves the process of communicating and creating with her customers.

If you would like to connect with Abigail, you can find her:

-on Etsy:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/TotalBeadlam?ref=si_shop 
-on Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/TotalBeadlam?ref=ts&fref=ts
-or you can email her at: mrsdhodz {at} yahoo {dot} com

Hesed Design

Today I would like to introduce you to a friend of mine. We met at church, a little over a year ago. She is one person who inspired me to put myself out there and start up a handmade business of my own. I saw this awesome young woman who was being bold and creating and I thought "I want to be like her." This past December, we spent some time together at a local winery taking part in a Christmas Market. We sold a few things, and got to know other local artisans [[which was awesome!]] I actually bought a pair of her earrings for a Christmas present for myself and I love them! Which is why I want to share her with all of you!

Meg McCormick's accessory line is called Hesed Design. She grew up playing softball and found her love for accessories when she was a sophomore in college. She has never had formal training and has harnessed all of her skill for creating from trial and error.

She designs and creates bold and unique upcycled accessories. If you are looking for a statement piece to spice up your wardrobe, look no further! You can find her on Etsy and Twitter. Also, for those of you in the Central Illinois area, you can find her at The Pod in Uptown Normal.

Hesed means loving kindness, mercy, goodness, and steadfast love

Hesed Design products are built on the definition of the Hebrew word Hesed. In every piece that is made you will see the time and love that went into the craftsmanship and know that you are getting an accessory that will be in your array of wears for years to come.  

Every piece that Meg makes is upcycled.  The word upcycled means to make something old into something new. Old, broken pieces of jewelry, fabric, buttons, [[basically anything]] are all revamped into something that everyday women can wear to make a statement.
 

If you have something outdated that you used to love and wear all the time, contact Meg and she will be glad to make it into something you will wear and love once again!