Long time no speak

Hello Everyone!


I have been so busy with family life, work, my shop that I have not blogged in a while.  I am slowly but surely adding many items that I have on my Face Book page to my Etsy shop.  Tax season is around the corner that I need to organize all my receipts and my inventory.  This is the first year doing my taxes by adding my business- I usually do it by myself, but this time I will look for some guidance. Argh!

Winter is upon us and I have many wonder items now available in my Crochet Item section of my Etsy shop that are not only stylish, but will keep you warm.  Plus I am having a sale in one of my albums in my Facebook page.  Take advantage of these wonderful prices.  For Black Friday, I will be having a great sale going on as well. 

If you are a Tweeter, you can follow me now on Twitter- just click on this link or the twitter box above on your right hand side....

It was great blogging to you all.  Have a great evening and talk to you soon!

Design a Day for March was a huge success!

I just wanted to thank everyone that helped make Design a Day for March a huge success. 
Kata and I were inspired each and everyday to come up with new designs and ideas.  But we are not done yet.  Oh no!.... We are in the works of more designs. Kata is now making name bracelets, earrings, clips and headbands.  She made a beautiful bracelet and earrings set for me. The colors are wonderful.  (I will post of picture soon).  She even made one for her best friend that she will be mailing to her very soon!
Please feel free to browse thru my Design a Day for March 2011 album- there are still many pieces available that are perfect for Graduations or for any occasion.  All are ready for shipping.  Some are in my Etsy shop and some are in my Facebook page.  Here are a few pieces still available:

The Vintage Gypsies.....Embellishments for the free spirited

The Vintage Gypsies.....Embellishments for the free spirited did a custom order for me and I can't wait to receive my personalized jewelry set.... Magdalena does all her work by hand and the best part is that its all handmade! Stop by her page and become a fan- let her know that Maria & Kata Jewelry Creations sent you! ;)

 Here is a little information from Magdalena's shop:

Founded	in 2008
About	ETSY: http://www.TheVintageGypsies.etsy.com/

Company Overview	We are an online store created in 2008, offering unique and affordable accesories to women of all ages, some designs are vintage inspired and made with vintage components, some are limited designs and some are one of a kind, but all are visual eye candy, all pieces are handmade and will make you feel free spirited. Somos una tienda por internet creada en el 2008, ofrecemos accesorios exclusivos y de comodos precios para mujeres de todas las edades, algunos disenos estan inspirados en disenos antiguos, y con componentes antiguos otros son disenos limitados o exclusivos no veras otro igual, todos son como golosinas para los ojos, todos son hechos a mano y te haran sentir libre de las restricciones de la moda. We are an online store created in 2008, offering unique and affordable accesories to women of all ages, some designs are vintage inspired and made with vintage components, some are limited designs and some are one of a kind, but all are visual eye candy, all pieces are handmade and will make you feel free spirited. Somos una tienda por internet creada en el 2008, ofrecemos accesorios exclusivos y de comodos precios para mujeres de todas las edades, algunos disenos estan inspirados en disenos... (read more)
Mission	To free women from the restrictions of fashion and trends, be free!!!
Products	Earrings, bracelets, Necklaces, Charms.

Website	http://www.ThevintageGypsies.etsy.com

Design a Day- Day 7 and 8

DAY 7
Shades of Spring- this multi-color bracelet will go with any outfit. Its made with purple, green and yellow crystal beads, black/clear crackle beads and 3 ivory glass pearls. It measures about 8.25 inches round memory wire (for bracelets).
Kata created this beautiful bracelet because she loves color.  She picked up all my bead boxes, placed them in front of her and started creating.  She would come over to me and show me all the bracelets she created and they are very beautiful.  This bracelet is very comfortable on the wrist as well. 
Please click on SHADES OF SPRING to purchase this beautiful creation in my Etsy shop:

DAY 8
Black Out bracelet- made with black crystal beads that measure from 4mm, 6mm and 8mm. Has one large bead that is wrapped with black stain rope and silver findings.
It measures about 8.25 inches round memory wire (for bracelets).

As you know, I LOVE BLACK.  When I saw these wonderful beads I just had to have them.  They look so lovely in person and you can easily use this bracelet as a causal wear or for an evening event.  It's very comfortable on your wrist and no fear of it falling off your wrist.  I love creating this and I hope you do too.
I have 3 of these bracelets available.  Please click on this link BLACK OUT bracelet to purchase on my Etsy shop.
Thanks! ;)

Custom Order- NY Mets Set- and not for a GUY!!!

I had fun creating this wonderful set for a great repeat customer.  She apparently loves the METS and wants to represent with this beautiful set.

These are official Major League Baseball pendants. Actual pendant measures 2.5 cm across and 2.5 cm tall.
Earrings: Length of earrings w/ hook are about 3 inches long.
Necklace: pendant is hanging off a 16 inches round gunsmoke color chain with a 3 inch extender. Actual pendant measures 2.5 cm across and 2.5 cm tall.Chain also one royal blue bicone and one orange crystal bead hanging on the sides of pendant.

The colors of the glass crystals I used really bring out the details of the pendants.  I shipped them out today and I know that Stefanie will be pleasantly surprised when she sees it in person.  My hubby loved it too.

Woo Hoo!  Let's go Mets!!!

NY Mets Earrings & Necklace Set

close up of earring

close up of pendant

back view of necklace

Facebook Celebration – Giveaway Extravaganza

Hello to all from Maria & Kata Jewelry Creations! Plz head over to this amazing giveaway by Snaptastic Shots PHOTOGRAPHY that is being hosted by Everyday Elements. Check out all the vendors that are participating. Our shop is part of this giveaway & the winner will be getting one of our beautiful jewelry sets! Check it out below.

Here's how to enter: 

Giveaway Specifics:

"To enter leave me a comment with the URL address of your favorite blog or Facebook page you follow. I’m looking for some fresh blogs/pages to follow. 
For extra entries:

1. - Follow Khim at SnaptasticShots Photography on Facebook (you’ll want to know when she does more super giveaways like this). – ONE entry
2. - Follow all the vendors Facebook pages listed (their page is linked above the picture of their product). – ONE entry total

So, that is a total of THREE entries you can earn for this giveaway. Nope, you need not like Everyday Elements, I love you anyway. PLEASE, please, please remember to leave a SEPARATE comment for each of the things you accomplish (remember, liking all the pages only results in one comment, and please be honest, if you didn’t like they all, don’t do an entry).
Giveaway ends Wednesday, March 9, at 11:00 PM EST and a winner (and runner up) will be chosen via Random.org and announced the next day."

I am donating a gorgeous Ocean-Green Set — made with blue and green glass beads.

Length of earrings w/ hook: 1.75 inches long
Length or necklace: 18 inches long (extended)
Length of bracelet: 7.25 inches round
Please visit my Etsy shop to see her full line of products, and my Facebook page to learn of new products and sales going on right now. 

Very busy weekend.....

Hello to all!  It has been a very busy weekend thus far.  We are in the process of painting our living room and dining area.  A fresh coat of paint goes a looooonnnnnngggg way!  Since moving to where we live, we have been "okay" with the drab off-white color.  But after a few years, it grows on you, but in a blah way.  My brother-in-law came this week and started the ball rolling.  We painted the living room a very pretty pastel baby blue that changes colors.  By that I mean that during the day it looks one way, in the afternoon another way and in the evening another.  Strange, but good.  We painted the dining area a brown that looks like chocolate milk.  It compliments the blue so nicely.  Over all its coming along great. 
I am not posting any new creations today because, as you guessed it, I'm beat.  LOL!  But I promise that I will post new creations either tomorrow or Monday. 
Thanks to all that are a fan to my page and I look forward in sharing more in the next few days! 
Good night!!