Last Day for Custom Orders / Requests

With the upcoming holiday season I wanted to announce that today is the last day that I will be accepting custom requests until after Christmas. If you are looking for an original gift of jewelry and/or accessories look no further. You can submit your request via email to 1337art@gmail.com with the subject line “Custom Order Request.”

And don’t forget about my sale! Come check out what I have to offer at 1337art:

http://1337art.etsy.com

Thank you so much for your interest and support.

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Christina
CM Designs dba 1337 Art
http://1337art.etsy.com
[Elite Art for the elite at heart.] Featuring jewelry for men and women, awareness items, bookmarks, brooches, cards, cell phone charms, clip on earrings, cuff links, hair accessories, wine charms, and more!

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New products and more coming soon!

I have been busy designing new products as well as trying to keep my Shop inventory and craft fair inventory up. Today I wanted to share four new items that are currently available for purchase. The first one is the lovely Thought Contrast Choker Necklace; Black versus White. Good versus Evil. Grey is both the balance and the neutral.

This one-of-a-kind choker features a hand blown glass pendant that hangs freely on the chain. The Zebra Jasper gemstone beads are beautifully and naturally designed with random patterns of black and white; no two beads are exactly the same

I have also introduced adjustable rings to my Shop inventory! I currently have them available in Black Cat's Eye, Pink Cat's Eye, and Purple Cat's Eye. These adjustable rings fit most ring sizes, and they will make a great stocking stuffer or party favor.

The Cat's Eye fiber optic glass gems are approximately 10mm. They are called Cat's Eye because of the white band that reflects light.

I hope to add more rings in a variety of styles by early next year. If you have any requests please feel free to contact me. I would love to hear what you have in mind.

I have also been thinking about the men, and I currently have two different styles of cuff links to offer. The first set is made with Black Onyx; a natural gemstone that defends against negativity. They are very masculine, and they will add the perfect little touch to his suit.

If you are looking for something a little more modern I have some very hip and happening Snake's Eye cuff links. These fiber optic glass gems have a band of white light that reflects in an "S" shape. Their color ranges from dark grey to black. These cuff links will make a unique gift.

There are more things up my sleeves, and I cannot wait to introduce them to you. Please feel free to keep checking back on both my blog as well as my shop for new items.

Thank you so much for reading,

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Christina
CM Designs dba 1337 Art
http://1337art.etsy.com/
http://1337art.artfire.com
Elite Art for the elite at heart. Featuring jewelry for men and women, art collage, awareness items, bookmarks, cell phone charms, hair accessories, key chains, kilt pin brooches, wine charms, and more.

Custom orders are accepted. Custom deadline is November 30th, 2008

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Artfire, feature, and tagged.

I wanted to announce that I was finally able to set up my ArtFire shop: http://1337art.artfire.com Please feel free to check it out. Artfire.com is an online website that allows people to buy and sell hand crafted items.

I also wanted to thank CBsPolyWorks for featuring 1337art on their blog: http://cbspolyworks.blogspot.com/ They did a wonderful job, and it was such a nice surprise. Thank you!

Cindy from Cthings tagged me a little while ago, and I wanted to post my answers. I won't tag anyone specific because there are some people out there who do not like to participate in surveys. I think it's a fun way to get to know the person behind the blog.

Here are the TAG GAME RULES:

1. Link to your tagger and list these rules on your blog
2. Share 7 facts about yourself on your blog, some random, some weird
3. Tag 7 people at the end of your post by leaving their names as well as links to their blog
4. Let them know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.

Here are the 7 facts about me.

1. I don't like milk or cheese.
2. My female rabbit's name is "Jack."
3. I love ferry rides.
4. I've never broken any of my bones.
5. Coffee is my savior.
6. I job-shadowed one of the producers of Kiro 7 news.
7. I like watching Everwood and Dawson's Creek.

Be sure to check back tomorrow. I will be updating about new items!

Thank you so much for reading,

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Christina
CM Designs dba 1337 Art
http://1337art.etsy.com/
Elite Art for the elite at heart. Featuring jewelry for men and women, art collage, awareness items, bookmarks, cell phone charms, hair accessories, key chains, kilt pin brooches, wine charms, and more.

Custom orders are accepted. Custom deadline is November 30th, 2008

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Achieving Contentment for the Holidays

A few posts back I mentioned some goals I wanted to achieve. November is already here and quickly passing - realistically I will not be able to list 300 items in my Etsy Shop while preparing for two upcoming craft shows, and I am okay with that. It is great to aim high, and it is even greater to not get discouraged when not all of your goals are met. I am trying to take it easy this holiday season; it is important to enjoy time for yourself too. Success is too hard to come by when you are stressed and sleep deprived and rushed.

I would be so happy to be able to work my business full time, and the thought of this motivates me into overworking. I have decided to wait until early next year to work on some new products and ideas so I can take the proper time to experiment and have fun. This frees up time to keep up on this blog, create inventory, and breath once in awhile.

My family and friends celebrate Christmas, and what a hectic holiday that can be. I am doing my best to plan every little detail in advance. I already know what the gift tags are going to look like, and I almost know what I am going to get or make everyone. Christmas cards I still have to design, but it is almost easier for me to make them at random on the spot.

If you are going to be in the area please feel free to see me (CM Designs dba 1337art) at the following venues this month:

1^st Annual Winter Warm-Up Craft Fair and Chili Cook-Off
Key Peninsula Civic Center
Saturday, November 15th

Winterfest in Purdy, WA
Peninsula Highschool, November 29th and 30th

It is important to take it easy this holiday season and find time to relax. You are not a super person, and it is okay if you did not accomplish everything you hoped for.

Thank you so much for reading,

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Christina
CM Designs dba 1337 Art
http://1337art.etsy.com/
Elite Art for the elite at heart. Featuring jewelry for men and women, art collage, awareness items, bookmarks, cell phone charms, hair accessories, key chains, kilt pin brooches, wine charms, and more.

Custom orders are accepted. Custom deadline is November 30th, 2008

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For the Love of Books and Literature.

With shorter days and longer nights rapidly approaching it is such a great time to cuddle up with a huge novel and enjoy the written words of another soul.

Take a visit to your local library and register for a free library card. Most libraries offer you a free selection of books, music cds, and dvds as well as large print books and books on audio tape.

As long as you return your “checked out” items on time everything is completely free. A lot of counties also have an online website where you can check on your personal account as well as view your library’s entire inventory as well as put in requests for your local branch to hold certain items for you for local pick up.

If you prefer to own your books Amazon.com and Half Price Books have a great selection of new and used books for a great value.

I find myself wanting to read much more often coincidentally with the change in seasons and time. I have had the desire to write books myself since I was in grade school. One of my dreams in life is to publish a novel and have it be well received. Until them I am content with reading the words that inspired the author’s fame.

Thank you so much for reading,

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Christina
CM Designs dba 1337 Art
http://1337art.etsy.com/
Elite Art for the elite at heart. Featuring jewelry for men and women, art collage, awareness items, bookmarks, cell phone charms, hair accessories, key chains, kilt pin brooches, wine charms, and more.

Custom orders are accepted. Custom deadline is November 30th, 2008

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Featured bookmarks can be found for sale at my Etsy Shop: http://1337art.etsy.com