Feeling Under the Weather

      I haven't posted in awhile because I have had a lot going on lately. First off, on my birthday, February third, I bit into a chocolate bar with almonds and half of my back right tooth broke off! There is nothing like having your tooth break on your birthday to make you feel that much older. I cried and cried and made an appointment at the dentist for the following day. At my dentist appointment they tell me that I need a crown and a possible root canal that with my insurance was going to cost me $871.00! Which as a waitress who makes a whopping $2.65 an hour with a daughter to raise, $871.00 is a LOT of money.
      I had my dentist appointment three days ago, on Monday, and of course I would also happen to wake up with a dreadfully sore throat and cough to make matters even more uncomfortable. I ended up not needing the root canal so my bill was only $455.00 instead! That's still a lot of money but at least it's half of what it was originally supposed to be.
     After the appointment the right side of my face, lips, tongue gums everything was incredibly numb but my husband wanted to order a pizza so I tried it eat. It was a bit awkward and uncomfortable but I managed to eat two pieces and a couple breadsticks. I went into the bathroom afterwards and when I looked in the mirror I noticed the entire right side of my bottom lip was terribly swollen and bleeding! I looked closer at it and realized that I must have been unknowingly gnawing on my lip while I was eating. My lip really starting hurting once the numbing shots wore off at about 9:00pm and at this point I just wanted to curl up on the couch and watch movies.
      Tuesday I woke up and my voice was completely gone. I went to tell my daughter "good morning" but no sound was escaping my lips. After a few cough drops and some Tazo Zen tea I could finally talk somewhat so I called the doctors to set up an appointment. They couldn't get me in until the next day at 4:00pm. I was a little upset but I stuck it out.
      Wednesday I woke up feeling worse than the two previous days! It was finally time for my doctors appointment and I couldn't wait for them to prescribe me some antibiotics to get rid of this awful sickness. But of course with my awful luck, she only tested for strep and it came back negative so she sent me on my way...!
      Now to today, I am laying down, watching cartoons with my daughter, drinking some hot coffee and sucking on cough drops trying to feel a little better before work tonight. I'm thankful I asked for Monday-Wednesday off to recover from my root canal, although I didn't get the root canal I did get this awful cold/flu/crud Monday so it all worked out perfectly...I mean, as perfect as it can be considering how miserable I have felt.
      I really haven't been in the crafty mood throughout all of this but I did get a few things made yesterday!

 

     
      I put a few of those items in my shop but sadly when I tried on the beautiful nautical sundial necklace it broke! Hopefully I can get some good glue to fix it, the sundial is suppose to stay put but became loose and keeps falling instead. It's a little disappointing but I'm sure I can get it fixed somehow! Speaking of which, does anyone know of any good jewelry glue? I was using E-6000 but I heard it can cause cancer so I was hesitant on ordering it again.

      OH, I almost forgot, I'm doing a giveaway for a pair of crocheted plum fingerless mittens! Just go to my Facebook page and you'll find the link posted on my wall! The giveaway ends on Sunday so hurry and enter.

 

www.facebook.com/a2themoonandback

Turquoise Necklaces//Charm Bracelets//Bead Bracelets

 These are all my new items I listed today on Etsy. I made a bunch of new jewelry to have a larger selection for the Flea Market but it didn't go so well. Most the other tables set up looked like people just picked through their basements and closets for old junk and for some reason that's what everyone who came wanted to buy. I guess the most the people in my town don't appreciate the quality of handmade items but that's okay I can still sell online and try other Flea Markets in the future :]

If you would like any of these items they are all in my Etsy shop:

www.a2themoonandback.etsy.com

I hope everyone had a lovely weekend and enjoys the rest of the week!

Last Day

I just wanted to remind everyone that first thing tomorrow morning I am putting my shop on Vacation Mode so you won't be able to order anything. I'm bring all of my items to a Flea Market on Saturday so if there is something you would like to buy I would encourage you to buy it today because who knows if it will be left after the flea market!

2theMoonandBack

Happy Thursday everyone!

And Happy 22nd Birthday to my bestie!!

Flea Market

Next Saturday is the big day, my first Flea Market! I'm hoping for the best. I have a lot of great items I am bringing, I ordered cute little business cards and I have a PayPal card reader on it's way so I will be able to accept not only cash but credit and debit cards as well! If there is anyone that is a fan of my shop and likes something I have I would like to encourage you to order it before Thursday. I am putting my Etsy shop on vacation mode from Friday morning- Saturday night, I need Friday to prepare and Saturday is the actual flea market. I will be taking everything I have made, this is why i encourage you order it because I can't guarantee what items I will be left with after Saturday. If you haven't checked out my Shop, I have a large selection of wood print button earrings, Alice in Wonderland rings, crochet infinity scarves(free shipping for scarves), turquoise jewelry, hunger games necklaces, charm bracelets and unique one of a kind bracelets AND more! :]

www.a2themoonandback.etsy.com

Have an amazing weekend everyone!

Stuck.

Lately I feel like my jewelry is turning into my writing. I'm sure that makes no sense so let me explain. I'm a writer, well, I love to write and I aspire to be a published author one day BUT I have this problem when it comes to my writing...I never feel like it's good enough. I've been working on the same novel for the past 5 years now and I have nothing to show for it except pages and pages of notes. Every time I write the first chapter I will pluck up the nerve to share it with a friend, they will love it, I will re-read it later...hate it then crinkle it into a ball and throw it away. I cannot tell you how many times I have actually done this. And as I said, my jewelry is starting to feel like this. I'm not crinkling up my jewelry and throwing it away but I feel like my creativity isn't flowing like it should be. I want to make stunning jewelry and I feel like it's not happening. I know, I shouldn't be so hard on myself because I have only been making jewelry for a few weeks but I think it's a mental issue I have that developed from my writing.

If anyone has a problem like this feel free to let me know...so I know I'm not the only one.

Lovely new items

These two lovely pictures above are matching earrings and a bracelet made from glass beads that have a stunning cracked effect. I'm selling them in a set for $10.00 OR you can buy then separately, the earrings for $5.00 and the bracelet for $6.00.

They are perfect for special events such as weddings, dances, or dates but they are also great for just everyday wear!

Matching Set

Earrings

Bracelet

This simple bead bracelet is so fun and versatile! It has bright green, dark blue and light blue beads. You can position it differently on your wrist so you can only see two of the colors or all three, so it's perfect with SO many different outfits. I'm selling this lovely bracelet for only $3.50!

Buy It Now

This bracelet is so earthy and amazing. You have three different options when it comes to this bracelet. You can buy the original bracelet which is just the beautiful wood beads OR you can add a large acrylic stone bead in either Turquoise or Coral. I'm selling these bracelets for only $5.00!

Choose Your Style

15% OFF TODAY ONLY!

Today I decided I'm going to offer 15% off at my Etsy store with the purchase of at least 3 items! 
Just enter the coupon code "hazelleskye" when you go to checkout.
Everything is already $10.00 or less and as cheap as $3.00!!
I have a wonderful selection of wooden button print earrings(made from recycled wood), beautiful adjustable rings, gorgeous necklaces including antique gold tone mockingjay necklaces, lovely charm bracelets and more!!
Don't pass up on this amazing offer: 2theMoonandBack

$5.00

All new items! Only $5.00 a piece. Take advantage while they last.

a2theMoonandBack

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...And sew on

I keep dreaming over the thought of buying a sewing machine! I've been wanting to making my own clothes for a few years now and I've just never had the spare money to buy a sewing machine and of course all the fabric and other supplies I would need to buy. I'm hoping if I keep up this streak on Etsy I will be able to afford one soon. I've been lucky and have sold 7 items in the past 4 days! To me that is amazing, I'm sure other people sell A LOT more than that but I'm newly started and still learning everything there is. I'm very thankful for facebook because everyone who has purchased from me has found me on facebook. I'm getting my package tomorrow with the supplies I ordered last week and I couldn't be more excited! It's not much but I'll be making some rings and earrings and I bought pendants to make necklaces but I'll need to get to the store to buy some chains for those. 
Time for bed!
xoxo.

First Sale

Today I made my first sale on Etsy! It's a very good feeling and I hope more people start buying my items so I can use the money to buy more supplies :]

I found a wonderful selection of jewelry supplies online and I'm DIEING to get my taxes so I can splurge and get some amazing stuff. I did order some supplies last night so I'm waiting on that package so I can add more stuff to my shop. It will hopefully be here tuesday so I can get the items added tuesday night or wednesday.

Also, for any of you who like the items in my shop, I just went through and slashed most of the prices if you would like to take a look and possibly purchase something!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/a2theMoonandBack

Craft Day

I decided to pull myself away from the internet and get a little crafty today. I didn't make too much, since I am low on supplies but I did manage to make a pair of leg-warmers and a wire ring. Both projects were firsts for me. I feel like I was successful in doing both but who am I to judge my own work! I'm working on a second pair of leggings currently but I don't know if I'll finish them tonight since it's quarter to 3 am and I'm just waiting on little Hazelle to fall asleep so I can crawl into bed with my husband.

Etsy Opening Sale

Shop my Etsy Store until Friday at midnight and recieve 20% off by entering promo code:

GRANDOPENING20OFF

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