'Tis the SEASON!!

The first 20 days of December have gone by very quickly... and with much *JOY* as well!!

So---I think it's time for me to "blog" some current events...

The 3rd annual Holiday Bazaar boutique show at Wellspring Spiritual Center included *us* on it's vendor list. (That's right--Chris and I shared a table this year!!) It was nice to be back there--I was one of the vendors there 2 years ago. It's a great place with a wonderful community. In addition to "Dawn's Jewelry & Greeting Cards" we sold items that we created together... "Chris & Dawn's Reused/Re-purposed items" including *FabricFlowers* and *Photo/Card Holders*... and "Chris' T-shirts--Namaste & Yoga"

My *first* Home Party Show was held on Sunday, December 12 (hosted by my wonderful sister, Tara!!) Lots of *Joyful Jewelry* was sold to delighted guests, and some *Photo/Card Holders* were purchased with much excitement. People have been asking me to do Home Parties for years. Now is the perfect time to begin--and I'm really looking forward to doing more--some with participatory themes (like designing your own jewelry!!)

Recently, I delivered a bundle of inventory to a (new to me) store (owned by a friend of a friend.) If you're in the Slatington. PA, area (or if you want to go for a *Joy* trip... Check out Kathy Jones' shop:

*TK&J -- A Unique Boutique of Uncommonly Cool Stuff"

7360 PA Route 873, Suite D, Slatington, PA 18080 610-767-0887

These are a few *Family Photos* of some of my jewelry, in groups...

*Joyful Medley* is pictured above (2 photos)

This Collection contains a variety of materials, including stones, pearls, glass, shell, wood, clay, leather, cotton, linen, silk, and more. Sterling silver is primarily used, occasionally with copper, brass and bronze. I love the unique harmony of down-to-earth and extraordinary elements in this collection. Each piece makes my heart sing with JOY.

*Joyful Gems* is pictured below(2 photos)

This Collection includes a charming collection of semi-precious gemstones, pearls, shell, crystals, glass, and more. Hand done wire wrapping, handmade clasps, and hammered pieces, all in sterling silver. I am enamored with this collection--each item used here is absolutely exquisite to me. Each piece makes my heart melt with JOY.

I've learned that taking *group photos* of jewelry is, perhaps, even more challenging than taking photos of *single* pieces... So, I know what I'll be working on more soon...

In the meantime--I'm still *creating* and *shipping/delivering* Holiday orders...

Looking forward to *sharing* Happy Holidays with family/friends/customers...

And anxious to share some new merchandise collections... Some that just haven't gotten to my Etsy shop yet... And some that are totally new collections that I am launching soon...

*Joy*Love*Peace* to *All*

December Special - 25% off until Dec 25

December is here. Let's Celebrate!!

Joyful December Special - at my Etsy Shop

* 25% OFF Until Dec 25 (and free Etsy shipping) * Use coupon code 25JOY2010

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Happy Holidays to All!!

And to All a Joyful Month!!

- Dawn

*** CYBER MONDAY & TUESDAY ‎*** 40% off Sale ***

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any items--thru Monday &Tuesday!!

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**FREE ETSY SHIPPING & FREE GIFT w/Any Purchase**

**Celebrating the Opening of My New Shop Online!!**

Thank you for your interest & your support!! :)

JOYFUL JEWELRY -- earrings, bracelets & necklaces handmade

with sterling silver, mixed metals, gems, stones, pearls, glass, wood, clay & more.

PAPER ARTS -- journals, greeting cards & more, handmade

with mixed media, and lots of JOY!!

New items are being added continually, so please come back again soon!!

Enjoy!! - Dawn :)

Photos of Me (Dawn) !!

On a crisp day this Fall, I took a trip... Over the mountains and thru the valleys... Chasing the sunlight to arrive at a BEAUTIFUL park in Berks County... where I had some photos taken of me... by a professional photographer, who just happens to be one of my BFFs!!!!! :) Thanks, Denean!! You're the *best* !!!!

(Hey, everyone--check out more REALLY extraordinary work by Denean Melcher at www.DeneanMelcher.com --and please contact her if you'd like some great photos taken of you & your family!!)

I really LOVE how the next photo "opens up" to include so much *nature* in the background. (Nature is one of the things I love most!!) (Along with beads, paper, friends, family & food!!) (In fact, this *JOY* filled trip included most of those things!!)

Thanks, again, Denean--for *capturing so much* with such a little part of the day left!!

Cyber Monday & Tuesday ***SALE***

Cyber Monday & Tuesday ***SALE***

*** 40% off Sale ***

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and use coupon code * Thanksgiving40 *

for 40% OFF any items--ALL DAY MONDAY & TUESDAY!!

Thanks for your interest & your support!! :)

40% OFF anything at my Etsy Shop - Thurs Fri Sat

Happy Thanksgiving to All of my Friends & Family!!

Let’s begin the Holiday season with a *JOYFUL* sale!!

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Good for any number of items you purchase. Free shipping, too.

Please share the offer with all of Your Friends & Family!!

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Gratefully sent with best wishes for a happy, healthy, safe Holiday Season.

Dawn Conover

CreatingForJoy.etsy.com

Joyful Progress

I'm excited about some very *Joyful* progress here... Perhaps you've noticed a few things already? First, I'll say that I'm enjoying creating photos of my work EVEN MORE than I was a few days ago... My enthusiasm & enjoyment of this has been multiplying almost as quickly as the number of pixels that I've been prolifically propagating!! I still feel like there is a *whole*world*more* to learn... But, I'm happy that my *capturing* is getting much better, and I want to thank my teachers & mentors (the ones I know personally, and the ones whose words I've read when researching.)

I'm also starting to use more *props* in my photos. For some reason, I guess I thought at first that the backgrounds of my product photos should be as neutral as possible. Thankfully, thru a series of events and encouragement, I've begun using some beloved objects as props. They may add rich color and appealing texture, yet they're still fairly neutral--without distracting patterns, etc. Actually, most of the decor I've chosen in my home is very much like the materials that I choose in my work. Natural colors, textures, simplicity, well designed and constructed... Combined with a bit of whimsical surprise (like the lime green piece below!!) In addition to household items, I will also use some of the display pieces that I've used for craft shows. A few years ago, when I was doing a lot of craft shows, many people would compliment my booth and display pieces. Especially one particular piece that I used for displays--people asked so often if it was for sale, I even tried to get more, or have them made!!

More progress... I set up a *mini* CreatingForJoy Etsy shop -- right HERE at my blog... And did it all by myself--with no assistance from anyone!! (Check it out--on the right-hand side.)

Have been working on a *new* logo for CreatingForJoy which goes along with designing a new banner for my blog & my shop & my website & so much more... (Chris is helping me with this!!)

And...I'm announcing my very *First*Online*Thanksgiving*Holiday*Sale* using a coupon code (new at Etsy!!) ....................... More info very soon :)

Gratefully yours,

Dawn