New stuff and looking ahead

For the Frozen hunt, until month end, this lovely set is available. I was rather pleased with how it came out - so much so that I made sets in pink and blue for store release. I can't decide which color is my favorite since I like them all! If you'd like pics of someone wearing these, check out Hans Inshan's blog and flicker.

For Cherish Charms, I've added a Fall Collection, gathering some new and some previously released charms. A good deal for some very nice charms, inspired by my childhood memories of raking leaves, picking apples and all the other fall things.

Cherish Charms has already had one limited edition charm go into charm history - another limited edition is ending on 11/24 and a new one starts.....

The Captured Crystal charm is an introduction charm for Cherish Charms. I looked at is as my dreams and ideas for the product line had been captured and conquered!

AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 24.....This sweet, holiday charm reminds me of those colorful toy trains that babies and toddlers push around on the floor. Choo choo!!! This charm is available through December 31st so don't forget to stop by after 11/24 and get yours!

Upcoming......

- I am SO excited to be part of this - stay tuned for posts. I have 2 exclusives for it and loads of other stuff including special Cherish Charms commemorating the theme of Stage Magic.....Voila! 

 

http://sirenproductionsl.com/category/jewelry-accessory-expo-2013/

- moolto sisters hunt - I crossed my fingers and asked and voila!! I'm in the hunt! Which also means a magazine ad - and OMG, Jena Adder has created a fantastic ad for the magazine.....I'll post that later....it's so good it deserves it's own post. As I told Jena, I am in AWE of her talent!

-CHRISTKINDLMARKT in Mieville - I just love the Mieville sims and I try to participate in their events as much as I can. And for Christmas, Perryn and Mike have done a fantastic job on the market area! I feel Christmasy all over whenever I go there! It officially opens December 1st.....

I think that's enough for now.....I guess I make up for not blogging often with long, informative ones.....sorry!

See you soon!

-- Riendra

Always Eclectic Jewelry Main Store

Twas the night before Christmas....

...and all through SL
Many creatures were stirring
Non-creatures as well.

And I as a diligent shopkeeper do
Some clean up, some stock up,
some straighten up too.

Through the hunt hints I go
through SL type snow
Friendly help waiting
to keep me a go.


To the top of my house
to the bottom of my stash
Victorian christmas dress hunting
and off in a flash.


To a Mieville fun party
Thanks Perryn, it was marvy!
We dance and we laugh
Then I must go get tiny!


Back to the stash
For my new w00tmas flash
then up to Raglan
for the fun w00tmas bash.


White reindeer have taken
the stage it is clear
It must be a conspiracy
to start the new year!

So I'll say Merry Christmas, happy w00tmas to all
Happy holidays to you all!

Riendra

A learning experience for sure.....

Since opening this store,  I have learned more about SL and the creative tools than I would have ever thought.

With all the people I've meet doing these hunts, I am learning even more. I know lots of merchants now and they all seem to be very willing to help. Strider (ariana.farstrider) and I were talking of partnering up on a Renaissance Faire stall. As it turns out, we didn't but she has been very helpful to me for bouncing ideas off and asking sillly questions. LadyKay Gable helped make my hunt hints doable by reading them over and comparing them with where I have them hidden - invaluable information!!! And of course, Perryn Peterson is absolutely fabulous to work with! In fact, I took one of his ideas and made it a reality.

The marotte you see below, or jester stick as many people call it, was one of Perryn's ideas. It took me quite a while to get this to look as I wished, and I still consider this marotte 1.0, but it's cute!!!

This would not have been possible without Swith (cyneswith.luik). She created the animation that goes along with it so it isn't just a stick. Add the jingle bell effect when it moves and it turned out pretty cool!!! And just like everything else, it's 20% off! I'm also offering to make ones with custom faces for an extra fee. Put someone's face on that you'd like to shake!!!

I'm getting my hunts lined up for January. So far I'm in the Trick or Treat (Farewell to Winter) hunt. I'm debating about a few others....

I'm also contributing items to the Builder's Brewery Christmas Exchange and the Happy Hippo Christmas Exchange. Talk about being on a major building spree!!! Whee!!!

A few new items in the store also....and the major rearranging continues.....

The hunts begin December 1st - and I'm ready!

The store is all decorated and updated - new merchandise out - hunt items are ready to go - whew!

And I'm still in creation mode....making more Renaissance things, and throwing in some Victorian to go with it, some holiday....wow.

Time to update the product catalog again, although most of it is there.

I've been helping a bit with the RenFaire making signage on demand - you'd never believe how many signs one faire needs!!!

In all this, I have decided I am a better jewelry maker than just about anything else.....which is a shame as I have fun making other stuff. I guess we'll see what sells and see what works. With my booth at the RenFaire start and my store, I'm crossing my fingers! In the meantime....

Slowly getting inventory....and learning a LOT in the process..

First, about the store. I have some of my original items out now - a couple of lamps I made. They're cute gas lamps that have the flame that turns on and off.

I have several items that are lacking only one thing - a believable metal texture! I have the sculpts done and ready to go. In fact, if I ever get a metal texture for my chain, I'll be able to get out several things very quickly....alas it seems I have to learn a whole new area of Blender in order to be able to do this. I may finally be pushed to 2.57 as it seems these things are easier in that version. We shall see. Nothing amazing will happen in SL for a bit as RL will be hectic this week. I think I may put out a couple more lamps. I'm working on some additional inlaid designs for my tables.

I also have decided I'm going to participate in the Renaissance Hunt. Perryn Peterson sent many merchants a link about it and after reading the requirements, and that the start date isn't until December 1st, I think I can have some nice items ready. And no, I'm not going to say what! You'll just have to wait and see like everyone else on the hunt.

Modeling is, um, good and bad. In the advanced class, you learn advanced things that are much harder to do. I may not do very well at this part of the modeling, but we shall see. I just need to keep practicing! And it does take practice like anything else.

Stop by and see the store if you get a chance. Not much in it yet but it is SO pretty!