Northgate Festival 2010 - "Special Sale!"

I've been as busy as I wanted to be so far this year, making & selling jewelry for a wonderful, mostly-local customer following. But as Fall approaches, it's time to THINK CRAFT SHOWS. I don't do many, but the first for me in 2010 will be the Northgate Festival on Saturday September 11, 11:00 am -- 7:00 pm, in Seattle, WA on 103rd between Northgate Mall & the new Thornton Place. I've not been to this show before, but it looks like a good venue for sellers & buyers alike, with lots of interesting "side events" & attractions very close by-- Northgate Mall, classic Mustang car show, & 2 stages of live music!... in addition to our craft booths, featuring original, all-handmade artisan work, food booths, etc. There's ample parking & a Park n Ride nearby. Lots to keep us all busy having fun! For a sneak-peek at the latest jewelry originals from my shop, check the links at Classic Beadwear. Then to make sure I bring to the show the specific items you want to see, just post a Comment below. SAY THE MAGIC WORDS FOR SPECIAL SALE PRICING==> "I'm a Classic Beadwear Fan." As a special "Thank You" to my local following, ALL online prices have been reduced & include tax! In addition, IF YOU SAY THE MAGIC WORDS & buy 2 items from me, you'll save another 30% on the cheaper item!

PLUS I'll be sharing a booth with my talented friend Roz of Scarf City. She's debuting her 2010 line of fashion-forward knitwear... FINALLY Seattle has cooled down enough to think knits:) You'll love her sense of style... and her sense of fun:)

Please look for our Classic Beadwear & Scarf City booth, near the Northgate Mall-end of the craft booth lineup. Hope to see you this Saturday!

Update- Jewelry Exposed :)

By cutting back my online activities (see post below), I have more time to make jewelry, which is my joy. LOTS OF JEWELRY! And more opportunities to take classes. It's been a period of discovery & growth. Beading has evolved into wire-art and metal-art jewelry. So I'm finding a happier life-balance where there's time for creating because I'm trading most online marketing for face-to-face wholesaling to boutiques, plus selling at local craft shows when they fit into my schedule. Despite the economic downturn, I'm very grateful & honored by the opportunities that have opened up for me. So besides my 2 websites (Classic Beadwear and Seattle Bead Creations, my Etsy site), look for me locally at upcoming craft shows and stores carrying my jewelry.

AT CRAFT SHOWS, you'll notice Monique, my tireless, uncomplaining, and very coooool employee pictured below. Everyone knows Monique :) Though I have TWO BUSINESS NAMES ==> Classic Beadwear ... Seattle Bead Creations, both offer the same high quality metalwork, wirework, and beaded jewelry. I'll maintain a list of my shows on the right.



MY BOUTIQUES-- I'm proud to recommend these wonderful merchants who sell a selection of my one-of-a-kind jewelry:

a) PW Kerr's -- 612 W. McGraw St., Queen Anne Hill in Seattle, 206-285-2467. Penn carries a gorgeous, eclectic collection of hand-picked objets d'art, including handmade purses, wonderful table centerpieces, lamps, mirrors, paintings, jewelry, & much more! It's a welcoming, lovely store, exquisitely arranged.

b) Avenue Arts -- 1621 Queen Anne Avenue N., Queen Anne Hill in Seattle, 206-281-0054. Joan's gift store is part of Queen Anne Frame. She sells a nice assortment of medium-priced gifts, including attractive paper products, candles, jewelry and more.

c) Laura Bee Designs -- 6418 20th Avenue NW, Ballard area in Seattle, 206-789-4044. Laura's shop specializes in custom-made purses & satchels. Our daughter ordered one with pictures of the grandchildren on the fabric! Laura sells modestly-priced accessories as well, including jewelry.

d) Salon Pecoaro -- 722 Market St, Kirkland, WA, 425-828-4959. A terrific hair salon. Ask for Nancy Wessman, my favorite hair stylist ever. Beautiful haircuts, reasonably priced! You'll find a selection of accessories as well, including purses & jewelry.

And THANK YOU to the incredibly loyal folks who've continued to support my efforts down the path of jewelry design.

Fondly,
Cherylz