New for Stella Jade

I had an order yesterday for one of the butterfly necklaces

I made in memory of Cora.

This special necklace is going to a friend of the purchaser 

as a birthday present.

So as I started packaging it up, I became frustrated with the way

I've previously been sending my items...

Just wasn't as pleasing to the eye as I'd like.

So I decided on making these cards for my jewelry:

and then some pretty gift wrap for the birthday girl:

I also recently got my order of kraft jewelry boxes

(many months after starting to look and trying to decide

exactly what I wanted/needed), 

and a huge box of 'Go Green' mailing envelopes.

I've rearranged my work space a bit, and am working

on hanging pictures and such to bring some color and fun in.

A space to feel inspired in.

I'm excited about all the wonderful change!

Pictures to share and more. Part 1

I have lots of photos to share. 

So I'll split them up and share some tomorrow as well.

First off McKenzie on Thanksgiving Day.

Her cute sparkly furry boots came off as soon as we arrived...figures.

My clock on the way to Kohl's Friday morning.

Yes I took this while driving. But in fairness I was at a stoplight.

And yes that is 3:50 AM. 

I was at Kohl's at 4am, Walmart at 4:30 or so, Target around 5:15, and then went to a few others and was back home at 8:30.

And no I did not arrive at Kohl's early enough. 

There were hundreds in line to get in, in front of me.  

To top it off when I got there it had begun to pour. 

So it was raining, cold and very early.

And I'd do it all over again, in a heartbeat.

In fact. I'll repeat the same madness next year. 

(planning to add in midnight madness at the outlets as well)

And one of McKenzie with her tree. (More tomorrow)

One completed ring.

One unfinished ring to be.

And my changes in 'packaging' for Christmas time 

for those customers who don't request gift wrap.