Just two pairs of earrings, but a success nevertheless
Two pairs. That’s the answer to the question I asked myself last week, “How many beaded earrings can I make before Saturday?” That’s only half the pairs I’d hoped to make, but I’m not complaining. To reach my goal, I would’ve had to bead twice as quickly, and beading fast leaves me with nothing but tangled string and little patience. I made both pairs in the feather shape I’ve used several times before. I had hoped to come up with a new pattern, but, in the interest of getting earrings made in a hurry — I don’t come up with new ideas quickly at all — I stuck with what I know. I just used colors I hadn’t before. One set was pink and white, the other gold and black. But guess what? Both pairs sold at the festival last weekend! Yay! I wish I’d taken photos so I could include them here. I am encouraged by the speed at which they sold, so even though I’ve been trying to come up with a fresh idea, I think I’ll make more of the same earrings. Then I’ll list them at my Etsy stor...