Be the Bigger Person

I recently posted a new design on my Etsy Shop Instagram account, @shopberrygirlsc. 
You're probably thinking, "yeah, so..."
Well, this post was special. Special because of the steps I took prior to posting it. 

The following screen shots will shed light on just how particular I was regarding this post.

I can't begin to express how anxious I was sending that little direct IG message. 

It was the type of situation where I knew it was the right thing to do, but there was no telling of the outcome and how it would be received. Needless to say, that anxiety dissipated once I read her response. 

I sent out a plea to my fellow handmade shop owners attached to the following picture-

..."Friends, if your designs are copies of someone else's work, I beg of you to consult the original designer before venturing off & calling it 'yours.' I did just that- I spoke with her to get the OK prior to posting this."

(I also paid her a compliment, hoping that showed her just how much respect I have for her business!)

Do you get what I'm saying? This certainly doesn't just apply to jewelry but to any other form of art or small business. 

So today, I'm a thankful and relieved girl! 

Also, how cute is this Alice In Love bracelet?!  

Coming soon! 

The Americano Mustache

Lately it seems to be just a fad but the idea behind Gentlemen & their (fancy!) Mustache has been around since, well, seemingly the beginning of time! 
So I figured it was better late than never to jump on the Mustache bandwagon! 

Meet berrygirlSC's Mustache collection...(these are special because I only have 1 set of each style!)

Took product pics this afternoon so I plan to have these listed in the shop by tonight! 
Perfect timing too because the Etsy shop SALE is in full swing! 

Head there now! https://www.etsy.com/shop/berrygirlSC

Celebrating YOU!

In honor of YOU, yes YOU, I am running a fun SALE over at the shop! 

Enjoy 15% off everything in the shop starting June 27 at Midnight (MST)! 

Mommy & Me Jewelry Line

Happy to announce that an idea I've been brewing on for a couple months is finally coming to the shop! 

I had spoke with my Mom a while back of something new I could do to hopefully boost my little handmade shop. So from her prompting, here is a peek at a new line of jewels I'm offering...

Each listing will include one item for Mom and one item for her wee-one, much like this pink hearts collection. I'm so happy with how these have turned out and I hope all the Mom's out there will too! 

Keep an eye out for these in my shop, www.etsy.com/shop/berrygirlsc 

Mother's Day

Only a couple days left in order to get your Mother's Day orders shipped in time for the weekend! 
How perfect would these newly listed bangles be for any Mom in your life?! 

Find them here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/187645405/mothers-day-charm-bracelet-silver?ref=shop_home_feat_3

Lately...

I keep telling myself I'm going to get better at blogging...then the thought just comes and goes. 

Meanwhile, I've been busy 'behind' the scenes working on some new items for the shop.
Between druzy items I'm squeezing in some drilling...it's not as easy as you'd think! 

I'm pretty excited to start offering Crystal Quartz Point Bullet Necklaces in both classic white and gorgeous blue! 

Also, I've recently ordered some new business cards that I'm pretty proud of as I designed them myself utilizing an...wait for it...iPhone app! Ha! 
For more shop updates, follow me on Instagram @shopberrygirlsc...Happy Weekend! 

berrygirlSC in 2014

It's almost with a heavy heart that I type this...

After much time and consideration, I've decided that if my shop doesn't succeed as planned in 2014, I will be closing up shop at the end of the year. 

Take heart, I am not giving up yet...I'm allowing the remainder of the year to boost shop sales and hopefully turn things around for berrygirlSC. 

I could really use your help though. Simply spread the word! Help me advertise...via Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, etc...I'm on all these sites trying very hard not to clog up feed. I can only do so much, so I need ya'll to simply share posts, shop links, pics, links to items you like, etc...Pin shop pieces to Pinterest, hint to spouses and family if you see something you really love and can't live without. 
I'm here for YOU! 
The glorious thing about owning your own business is that you can offer special deals to family and friends. I can bargain ya'll! 

So this is my cry for help. 
I need you and your support of my little handmade business. 

Spread the news please. 

I love what I do, and I love making customers happy...so let me make you happy! 

This link will lead you to my shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/berrygirlSC?ref=si_shop
From there you can link to my Facebook page and Twitter as well! 

Many thanks to those of you willing to help me and save my little handmade shop, berrygirlSC.

#berrygirlsc

Druze here, Druzy there, Drusy everywhere

Yes, all spellings are 'correct.' Technically, they all mean a collection of crystals…so without further adieu, a collection of crystals and other goodies new to the shop…p.s. I'm offering free shipping right now too (use coupon code: FREESHIP)