There Is No Place Like Chicago

With no offense to any other places I love living in the Chicago area. We moved here 22 years ago and we've visited other cities but my love for this city is special.  No summer passes by without multiple visits to the downtown area.

Chicago is known as the Windy City. It is also known for its skyscrapers, like the Sears Tower and the John Hancock Center, and its sparkling lights all over the streets at night time.

Last weekend my husband and I went to Navy Pier, a tourist spot downtown. We enjoy walking around there and looking out onto Lake Michigan as the sailboats pass by, birds flying overhead, and people having good time.

Hubby took me on a dining cruise on Lake Michigan for my birthday. We had a great time, delicious food, a great view, and a full moon above us as we watched the fireworks :).

There is always something happening at Navy Pier! Spectacular fireworks every Wednesday and Saturday during summer time till Labor Day. I encourage everyone who comes to Chicago to go visit the downtown area and, of course, The Magnificent Mile on Michigan Ave.

Enjoy the views as well. 

New Items In My Shop Soon

I am going to list more supplies, findings and gemstones in my shop the next few weeks. I would like to share with you some of them here. You will see them in my gemstone and finding sections for sale.
Jewelry makers, please message me if you like anything to have before I list them.
 I hope you like them.

Thanks for looking!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/BijiBijoux?ref=si_shop

                                            Labradorite Faceted Teardrop

 

Round Faceted Labradorite

 

Green Faceted Garnet

Pearls & Onyx With Inlaid Rhinestone

Cranberry Round  Faceted  Agate

My favorite Faceted  Moonstone   Rondelle

 

 Turquoise Teardrop Beads

 

Silver Heart Bails/ Glue On Silver Heart Bails

 

 Antique Brass With Flower Headpins

         Off course you need this to bead your favorite stones into a gorgeous jewelry.

My Item Was Made It On Front Page Of Etsy

I woke up this morning and found  out that my shop was made it on front page of  Etsy.  This is my second time that I was featured there. I got hearts and views last night and now hoping to get few sales too. Thanks for looking.
I want to thank Anna for curating this beautiful treasury!
 http://www.etsy.com/people/gentledecisions

 
                        http://www.craftcult.com/vault_list.php?list=26817

 

http://www.etsy.com/listing/72422699/yellow-faceted-rondelle-crystal-beads-6

You can find more colors of faceted crystals here

http://www.etsy.com/shop/BijiBijoux?section_id=10241113

Thanks you!

These were my goals for 2011
http://bijibijoux.blogspot.com/2010_12_01_archive.html
 Goals

1- Read  the emails that Etsy sends everyday
2- Improve my pictures and work harder on my descriptions
3- Make more jewelry and  list at least 5 items a week, this gives my shop more views and visits
4- Make 120 sales for 2011
5- Learn how to blog and start working on blogging once a week
6- Have more than 100 followers on my blog and more than 200 followers on my Facebook
7- To be encouraged to ask the boutiques owners to sell my jewelry there
8- Search and learn more on how to participate on successful  shows



And this is what I achieved  in  my Etsy shop for the year 2011
1.In 2011.. I don't read them all but I read once in a while.
2. In 2011.. I worked harder on improving my pictures and I think I got better photos than before
3. In 2011..I made more finished jewelry and listed more than 5 items a week.
4. In 2011.. My sale goals were to make the whole year 120 sales. My shop last year had only finished jewelry and no supplies only few items. I decided to sell supplies for jewelry Makers.  So as for today I had more than 850 sales instead of 120 sales. (My goal for this was way way more than I imagined or I thought will be in 3 years but it HAPPENED!)
5. In 2011.. I blogged  2-3 times a month.
6. In 2011.. I have 112 follower in my blog.
7. In 2011 I didn't sell in any consignment shops yet.
8. In 2011... I participated in less shows than last year.


  I am thankful to have a best team ever  in Etsy♥ Promotional Frenzy Team ♥ The members of this team always helped me and they still help me all the time. They are always there for me and I always get  lot of words of encouragement and support from everyone. Thank you PFT!♥
 I am going to work harder for this coming year of 2012 and hoping for better!!

More New items

I am adding  many new listings everyday in my Etsy shop . I list finished jewelry and supplies for jewelry makers as well.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/BijiBijoux?ref=si_shop
I am going to post some of the items I am listing in the next few weeks and if you are interested in any of  them please just email me and I am more than happy to list them for you.
Please make sure to visit my shop and  read the shop announcement to know more about the special I am running for month of November.
** NOVEMBER SPECIAL **  Use TREASURE HUNT and receive 20% off of any ORDER $25 dollars or more OF (FINISHED JEWELRY PIECES) ONLY PLEASE (Not to be combined with any other sales, specials, etc.)
Also
USE Coupon code NOV10 For 10% OFF ANY ITEM FROM ANY SECTION IN THE SHOP OVER $10 PLEASE

                                     Black & Red faceted crystal bracelet

  

 

Green acrylic  drops dangles necklace

  

 

                          Clear faceted crystals and rhinestone spacer bars  bracelet

Colorful turquoise heart shaped beads

 

Green & pink faceted Agate beads

 

 Silver plated charms

 

                                                Peace silver charms

                                                    Faceted onyx bracelet

 And many many more. Thanks for looking!

Special Event For Month Of Nov (Treasure Hunt)

Promotional Frenzy November Treasure Hunt Event!

 My shop runs a special for month of Nov and you can find this in my shop announcement   and it's not only my shop but the whole Promotional Frenzy team having  huge and great sale for this month. Please take time to read their specials too and I am sure you will find lot of great gift ideas for your  Holiday shopping.

You have to look for this photo in our listings to find the special posted there.

Mine is

NOVEMBER SPECIAL ** TREASURE HUNT** Find the listing with a special picture in it and receive 20% off of any ORDER OF (FINISHED JEWELRY PIECES) ONLY $25 dollars or more. (Not to be combined with any other sales, specials, etc.)
(HINT HINT the special picture is in one of the listings in the (Necklace section).
The instructions on how to receive 20% off will be in the listing description.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
USE Coupon code NOV10 For 10% OFF ANY ITEM FROM ANY SECTION IN THE SHOP OVER $10 PLEASE

Our

List of shops participating:

1. Trinkets N Whatnots - www.galla15.etsy.com
Handmade Button, Crystal and Pearl Jewelry

2. Sewinggranny - www.etsy.com/shop/sewinggranny
Sewn items - baby, kitchen, home decor, holiday

3. CalliopeAZCreations - www.calliopeazcreations.etsy.com
Handmade Jewelry, Medicine Stones, Decorated Feathers

4. jQ jewelry designs - www.jQjewelrydesigns.etsy.com
Gemstone Jewelry that is Classic ... with an Edge

5. KrystalsJewelry - www.krystalsjewelry.etsy.com
Intricate Handmade Jewelry of all styles for all tastes

6. rooee - www.rooee.etsy.com
Quilts & quilted things, cloth dolls, fabric postcards

7. PaintedMemoriesByRos.etsy.com
Fine Art Note Cards and Prints

8. Peelirohini.etsy.com
Colorful and Unique Sterling silver , Gold fill Jewelry with Genuine Gemstones and/or Polymer Clay

9. www.etsy.com/shop/SunnyCrystals
Crystal Tumblestones, Natural Gemtone Jewellery & Decoupage Cards plus a bit of Vintage Jewellery

10. Symbolic Imports - www.SymbolicImports.etsy.com
Handmade Bath & Body - Lip balms, Sugar Scrubs, Handmade Soaps, Perfumes & more!

11. Beautifulswagstore - www.etsy.com/shop/beautifulswagstore
hair accessories, dog toys, baby gift sets, home decor, gift wrapping

12. Bijibijoux- www.etsy.com/shop/bijibijoux
Handmade jewelry/ beads/ supplies -

13. Newcreationz - www.etsy.com/shop/NewCreatioNZ
Fine art and photography craft

14. BountyOfBeads - www.etsy.com/shop/bountyofbeads
Handmade Bead Dangle Drop Charm Sets and Trinity Brass Findings
Jewelry Making Supplies

15. Fair Lady Boutique - www.etsy.com/shop/fairladyboutique
A Beading Boutique with vintage beads + components, Czech glass, gemstones, and custom made bead mixes

16. HollysFollyGlass - www.etsy.com/shop/HollysFollyGlass
Fine and fun Lampwork Glass Beads by artist Holly Dare.

17. Glitterbird Glass - www.etsy.com/shop/GlitterbirdGlass
Home decor and jewelry made from beautiful fused glass.

18. CrochetedbyCharlene - www.etsy.com/shop/CrochetedbyCharlene
Beautiful crocheted afghans, accessories, and much more.

19. Camillescloset- www.etsy.com/shop/Camillescloset
Handmade jewelery items.

20. Prittify - www.etsy.com/shop/Prittyfy
Handmade Jewelry, Modern, Altered Art, Steampunk

21. Crystalphotography - www.etsy.com/shop/crystalphotography
Fine Art Photography Prints and Greeting Cards

22. iaFlowerPower - www.etsy.com/shop/iaFlowerPower
Whimsical Crocheted and Knitted Baby Hats and more

23. Gabby's Quilts - www.etsy.com/shop/GabbysQuilts
Handcrafted Quilts, Tablerunners, Wallhangings and Embroidered Gifts

24. CNJ Ceramics - www.etsy.com/shop/CNJCeramics
Contemporary Clay Jewelry and Home Decor

25. LostLemonade - www.etsy.com/shop/LostLemonade
Body Care Products made to cleanse, moisturize and soothe

26. RomanticThoughts - RomanticThoughts.etsy.com
Handcrafted Jewelry, PreMade Scrapbook Pages, Vintage Items and More

27. Ooh Leela! - isabelafelix.etsy.com
Handmade dish towels and trendy accessories

28. KatersAcres - katersacres.etsy.com
Polymer Clay Creations, Trinkets, & Treasures with a Whimsical Feel

29. Magda - magdamagdaFashion.etsy.com
custom clothing, accessories and supplies

30. Ugly Duckling Beads - www.etsy.com/shop/uglyducklingbeads
Handmade glass beads, digital collage sheets, tutorials, and jewelry

31. BellaTheBead - www.bellathebead.etsy.com
Handcrafted jewelry and supplies with vintage soul

32.IdeasBloom - www.ideasbloom.etsy.com
Handcrafted decorative wreaths

33. Greenhouse Glassworks - www.greenhouseglassworks.etsy.com
Fused Glass Jewelry, Stained Glass Home Decor, and Handmade Cards and Tags

34. Five Supplies - Five0101.etsy.com
All the supplies you need to create

35. TheMayFlower Fashions - themayflower.etsy.com
Fun & Stylish Fashion Designs for Women

36. Something Wyrd- www.SomethingWyrd.Etsy.com
Handcrafted jewelry and beaded charms

37. iluvmarin - iluvmarin.etsy.com
Greeting cards, scrapbooks, cupcake toppers, & festive banners

38. Lexilouflowers - www.etsy.com/shop/LexiLouFlowers?ref=si_shop
Hair Accessories, Feather headbands, and Hair ties

39. Mt Baldy Glassworks www.mtbaldyglass.etsy.com
fused glass jewelry and home decore

40. LexiekinPrints - www.etsy.com/shop/LexiekinPrints
Personalized, customized and Printable Invitations, tags, cards and more!

41. Turtlexiii- www.turtlexiii.etsy.com
Sterling Silver Jewelry with Swarovski Crystals and Pearls, Gemstones & more.

42. IsabellesAttic- www.isabellesattic.etsy.com
aprons, accessories, baby items and more

43. AshlynDesign - www.ashlyndesign.etsy.com
Artisan handmade lampwork beads, metal charms, and finished jewelry

44. eveyinorbitshop - www.eveyinorbitshop.etsy.com
Mixed media art, original aceo and zines.

45. Suzie Tenzer - www.susietenzer.etsy.com
Original fine art paintings and prints

46. LindaB - www.lindab142.etsy.com
Artisan crafted beaded and wire wrapped jewelry, Jewish jewelry and accessories, wire beaded kippot

47. DellCoveSpices - dellcovespices.etsy.com
hand mixed spices, magnetic spice kits, cocktail sugars & margarita salts, organic popcorn, popcorn toppings & other treats

48. OverTheMoonGifts - overthemoongifts.etsy.com
personalized gifts, accessories, and home decor 

49. craftycreations81 - www.etsy.com/shop/craftycreations81
Peacock feather items, wedding items and items for newborns/children

50. nan gates designs - www.nangatesdesigns.etsy.com
Fabric handbags, totes and accessories

51. ProdigyCrafts - www.prodigycrafts.etsy.com
Crocheted Clothing, Accessories and Gifts

Thanks for looking and see you there.

More Expired Items

I am posting more from  my expired items from  the expired listings in my shop. They are no longer in the shop so if you are interested in any piece please let me know and I will list them for you. You still can use the coupon code expired20 for 20% off on any finished piece listed here until the end of this week.  Get yourself  something for this holiday or for someone you love. Thanks for looking.

                        Red Velvet  Faceted Crystal With Sterling Silver Necklace $55

                      Red Velvet Faceted Crystal Bracelet  $29

                     Amethyst chandelier Drop Earrings $30

 

                  Yellow Rondelle Crystal Dangles  $20

                     Tanzanite Purple and Black Crystal Earrings $25

 

                        FULL STRAND Purple Graduated Nuggets Jade  $20

                            Sea Green Jade Round Beads Necklace  $92

 

                                Sea Green Jade Round Beads Necklace With Earrings $39

                                 Gray Silver Foiled Lampwork Teardrop Necklace  $30

                Rose Quartz Necklace  $60

My Expired Items

I usually blog about new items added in my shop here http://www.etsy.com/shop/BijiBijoux. 
But this time I want to talk about my jewelry items which are  expiring almost everyday.  I am selling jewelry supplies very well and I am very appreciative for all the sales I have in my shop but I feel sad when I see no one is buying my pieces already made.
So I decided to do 2 things to help sell my jewelry better. Everyday  I post the (deal of the day)  in my shop announcements.  Any item that will expire soon will go on sale and you can use this coupon for it. The  coupon code is (expired20)  for 20% off. Next, use the coupon code sep10 for 10% off any jewelry pieces over  $15  plus a  free pair of earrings. The  earrings are made of  faceted crystals and the metallic peacock color will match almost any outfit.  The deal worked so far and I sold 2 necklaces already hoping to sell more.
So maybe now is the good time to start shopping  for Christmas at a  good deal.

A few of my new items that will expire soon

 

Some of the items already expired and I will renew it if someone interested in them.

 

Labor day weekend

Our visit to Wisconsin Dells.My hubby and me went to Wisconsin Dells in the  Labor day weekend.
Was short but nice get away for 2 days from work and kids.

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=5&ved=0CJoBEBYwBA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dells.com%2Fwisconsin-dells-attractions%2Fwisconsin-dells-attractions.htm&rct=j&q=wisconsin%20dells&ei=2eFmTtuQH8yztwfxx_2NDQ&usg=AFQjCNGn_oeQPk_6PcQ1tu7KLzb_nDH_KQ&cad=rja

First night we visited Rick Wilcox magic theater and this was amazing show and funny.

                                                   And secret mission

Second day we visited Believe it or not museum. In this museum you see lot of  weird, funny and strange stuff in there

                                            The tallest man ever 9 feet

                                            The double eyed man

At night we went to Sunset dinner cruise and the food was so good. They served lobster and sirloin steak and off course lot of yummy pies and cheesecake :)

At the end of the cruise we saw the beautiful sunset from the boat.

Oh I forgot to tell you  almost  the whole weekend was raining or some showers here and there but we had full, busy and fun time together.