Jenny Loves You!

A brand new year....

2012-01-19T18:44:00.000-08:00

I only made one new year's resolution- To have at least one good steak a month. It's simple and very easy to do. Everyone has to eat right?!

When I'm not thinking about red meat, there has been something working in my brain though for months and months though. I knew I needed to change Jenny Bunny Creations to reflect what I feel it is... and it's taken me months and months to do it. I'm one of those people who have to think about something, then think more, then over-analyze, then think... Then DO. It's annoying, I admit, but I feel like I've come to the right conclusion for JBC.

To me, JBC has always been a little earthy, a little classy, a little wild and a whole lotta unique. I hope my new blog layout, tags and everything else reflects that. I'm still earthy, classy, wild and unique, but with the background and stuff toned down a bit and minus a bunny.

My pink and crazy bunny just didn't feel right anymore... I needed a little growing up to happen. Trust me when I say this last year and three months has proven to be a swift kick in the heinie. I hope you enjoy the changes and all the new things to come.

xoxo
JB

P.S. What was your new year's resolution?

P.P.S. What should I have for my giveaway in February?!

Not so pretty....

2012-01-14T20:12:00.001-08:00

Working on changing, well, everything.... The blog is slowly being adjusted. Trying to work the kinks out, but soon, it shall be done!

Bear with me for now.... I know it's not pretty!
xoxo
JB

Woof woof!

2011-10-03T17:19:00.000-07:00

That's tea cup poodle speak for "holy moley, it's cold in Minnesota!" and Saturday it was chilly and windy, but still beautiful!

I don't know about you, but I can't pass up a brand new puppy. You see it and you just HAVE to pet it, right? Well, a lovely lady named Sue (on the right) was walking past me on the sidewalk and I saw her little pup just snuggled up near her neck. Of course I asked to hold it. Turns out it's a boy, but he was nameless since she had just adopted him two hours before.

I was wearing a cowl I made and he just tried to climb right in... Ok, I admit, I'm a softie and it was so freakin' cute that it brought tears to my eyes. *sniffle* He's just so cute! Well, I took it off and told Sue that it was hers.... Just so she could snuggle her baby boy up!

Look how sweet he is! Just a little doll! I just couldn't stand for him to be chilly, so I feel like I helped someone/something out that day. Made me feel good about myself.... It was small, but it was something, right?

I'm thinking I don't do enough good deeds in a day, so that's a new goal... To try and make someone else's life better every day.

Woof Woof!
xoxo
JB

Fall is here...

2011-09-16T07:47:00.000-07:00

Right now I'm sitting at the computer with sweats, a hoodie, a t-shirt and slippers on.... and I'm still cold! I love Fall, I admit it, but it's taking me a bit to acclimate! Actually I'm going to go get some cocoa right now.... Oh, and toast.

Best breakfast ever!

In honor of my favorite season starting, you can get free shipping for the rest of September! Just use coupon code "SeptemberShip"! Good on all domestic shipping!

I'm going to go snuggle up with my cat and finish this cocoa now.... Have a wonderful day!

Giveaway for September

2011-09-02T14:24:00.000-07:00

I let my awesome facebook fans decide what was to be given away and they chose a necklace!

I've had this idea for a necklace in my head for a while, but little time to create it.... I found some and made it even better than I imagined. It was antique brass chain and findings along with hex cut seed beads and three types of Czech glass- solid black rounds, Montana blue rounds and faceted AB black beads. And they are all twisted and woven together!

It's 18 inches around, but, or course, I can adjust it for the winner!

Here's what you have to do:

1. Leave a comment telling me why you want this necklace! This is the only mandatory step!
2. If you blog about this giveaway, leave a separate comment with the blog link. Your blog post must link back to this giveaway post. Once the post is verified, you'll have one more entry. This step is optional and can only be completed once.
3. If you twitter about this giveaway, leave a separate comment with the twittered link. Your tweet must link back to this giveaway post. It should also include my twitter username "@jennybunnyrocks". Once the tweet is verified, you'll have one more entry. This step is optional and can only be completed once.
4. If you facebook about this giveaway, leave a separate comment to let me know. Your post must include a link back to this giveaway post. Please include a link to Jenny Bunny Creations
5. And of course, if you buy something from Jenny Bunny, either on Etsy or my site, you get 10 entries. Just let me know via comment!
6. Leave a safe way for me to contact you. If I can't contact you, you can't win.

The winning name will be drawn on September 23rd at 12pm CST with help from random.org!

Crazy... Crazy... Crazy....

2011-08-11T19:00:00.000-07:00

Holy carp... It's been since the beginning of June that I blogged last. It's been a wild couple of months....

I have only a picture to explain part of the craziness..... Yes, that is my car. Yes, the back hatch fell off. Yes, this is my life.

ON a happy note, it's getting fixed. And I'm over the hysterical crying... Because, really, who's hatch falls off their car!?

Anyway. Back to awesome things.

I have new jewels. Lots of them.

Like these:

Heavy Metal is made of Miyuki Hex Cut Seed Beads. A whole lotta strands in three different colors. It's my new favorite piece too. I'm going to make one for myself soon!

Orange Dreamsicle is super yummy... I'm digging the silver with the tangerine. A sunny, summery combo!

There are a whole bunch of new things on my etsy site... This post would be forever long if I added them all.

Another good thing: I'm having a sale on both of my sites until the 18th with coupon code "LoveIt" for 20% off your whole order! Yay, right?

Etsy: Jenny Bunny on Etsy
Site: Jenny Bunny Creations

I love custom orders!

2011-06-08T17:31:00.000-07:00

I really do love them.

This here is a pair of earrings for a lovely gal named Sandra! She was at a house party hosted by a friend and she loved the earrings that were in my giveaway here, but wanted them in black! I didn't have the same sized wire for the outer ring, but I had a slightly bigger gauge. The new version are more substantial, but also sturdier.

These babies are no small pair of earrings. At just about 2 inches around, they are a showy, shiny pair.

Each hoop was cut to size, then fused together. I hammered, filed, hammered some more, then filed, and then polished them to a sheen. I love the slightly darker parts where the hammer hit and the polish just can't reach. So pretty!

Custom orders are my fave, darlings, so if you see anything you like, but would like it in a different color, just holler! :D

xoxo
JB

Free Shipping For June!

2011-06-07T06:19:00.000-07:00

It's hot, peeps! I love Minnesota, but there never seems to be a happy medium... It's either frigid or so hot it's like a sauna.... BUT, I still love running into town to the post office to ship things, even if the leather on my seats burns my heinie. :D

SO, free shipping in June, just use code "ShipInJune" when checking out in my Etsy Shop!

xoxo
JB

Offcenter Necklaces

2011-06-04T10:18:00.000-07:00

Color for May

I haven't had much time lately to make things... And that makes me sad, but I'm free this weekend to do whateva I want! :D I have a few custom orders to do and I hope to just knock out some stunning pieces!

Color for June!

My newest necklace design, the Offcenter, is a bit funky, definitely fun and easy to wear, but mainly short. I don't do many short necklaces.... I'm not biased against them... And I even own quite a few, but I just tend towards longer ones! :D I'll try to work on that though, for the short necklace fans!

I've only made three colors so far, but I'm thinking white would just look amazing with the brass beads mixed in too... Or bright yellow, maybe?

Two strands of chain, two strands of beads... It's all about balance in the style, but the beads were all added at random, so they are off center! :D

I hope you have a lovely weekend! Thanks for reading!
xoxo
JB

Special Color for June: Turquoise!

2011-06-02T06:39:00.000-07:00

It was an even toss here on the blog from those who voted. Half said the granite color, half said turquoise. One person commented on facebook with turquoise making it the winner!

I think, not only will I use the turquoise colored beads, but I'll toss out some REAL Turquoise for fun too! :D

Thanks for voting!

Any thoughts on the colors for July?

New Bracelets - Suspended

2011-06-01T19:44:00.000-07:00

I've had the steel gray, red and caramel version of Suspended in my shop for a while, but I recently made a few new colors. First was white, because I love white in the summer. It's just so fresh. I know they say that every year, but it's so crisp and clean! :D

Lavender was soon to follow, but the green is my favorite. Bright, vibrant green. It's just so summery and fun!

I love this design especially for layering. They are wonderful alone, but look great doubled or tripled or with sterling bangles.

I made myself one in a smoky gray faceted bead and I wear it with my bangles and with another bright colored bracelet. It's just such a great combo.

Each bracelet is roughly 8 inches long and made of Czech glass beads. All metal is antiqued brass.

$25 each

If you would like one, but in a different color, just holler at me here: jennybunnyetsy@yahoo.com and we can get that going! You can find the other colors of the Suspended bracelets here.

Thanks for reading! Have a great day!
xoxo, JB

Special Color for June

2011-05-27T10:16:00.000-07:00

Last month I decided to do a "color of the month". I went with tangerine, since a lovely lady at a party suggested it. This month though, I'm letting my awesome fans pick it out!

Here are the options!

This is turquoise blue. I've used it before and I love it! Blue seems like such a summer color, so I thought I'd pop it in here....

I've also used this bright yellow before because, well, I love bright yellow. It's a very fun summery color, right?

This one is glass, but it's called granite. It has a wonderful light green design. Very textural.

I'll have a poll on the right until the end of the month... Short notice, I know, but I'm slow sometimes! :D

Feel free to comment on what you think the July colors should be too!

New Pretties!

2011-05-27T10:08:00.000-07:00

Loving faceted glass lately.... Just can't seem to get enough of it! What do you think, darlings?

Hollow $25

Cornflower $8


Hollow in White $25


Hollowed Out $15


Sweettart $12

Squared $15

The Giveaway Winner is....

2011-04-29T10:12:00.000-07:00

Audrey! I just sent you an email! Congrats on winning!

She picked the lovely #1 from my giveaway. I hope she loves them!

Thanks so much to everyone who participated! :D

New Colors

2011-04-26T18:12:00.000-07:00

These Heat Earrings have been my favorite design since I started making them. They are also my biggest seller.

Since it's Spring (well, it's trying to be Spring in Minnesota) and I love bright, fun colors, I thought this turquoise blue would be a nice new addition.

It's such a pretty, sweet color.

I've also decided to do a color of the month.... I'm going to let my fans vote from now on, but I picked TANGERINE for May. I'm so in love with the pale orange, though I'm thinking I'll purchase the bolder, brighter Tangerine in Opaque next. Orange is my favorite color, so why not, right?

The Heat in Tangerine are so summery... I just love it!

All Colors of Heat are $15. You can purchase them on my site here or at Jenny Bunny on Etsy.

I got such rave reviews of my Flower Girl Earrings when I posted them on my facebook page that I just had to make more! Here are six of the new colors. I've even designed a new necklace to match, since a dear fan, Katrina, asked for that too! She's been such a big help naming things, I couldn't deny her!

Facebook Fans get updates before everyone... Find Jenny Bunny on Facebook to be the first to know all the goings on!

Silver Is In

2011-04-20T11:10:00.000-07:00

I've been listing a bunch of different items on etsy lately. Usually it's my antique brass designs, but quite a few silver pieces have been popping up too!

I just listed the Sky earrings today ($20).

The turquoise glass makes me wish that it hadn't just snowed last night.... It would be wonderful to see some sun and bright blue sky!

The Droplet earrings ($25) are one of my new favorites because they are so shiny. Just imagine the sunlight hitting these... They would blind someone with their blinginess! :D

I had a miniature version of them too, but they sold at a home party I had last weekend. I'll have to make more since they are so cute. Any colors you'd like to see? Or should I stick with the shiny faceted beads?

Broken ($25) was a happy accident... I was being slightly impatient, which I'm known for, and the metal separated instead of fusing. They were going to be a round hoop like the Sky earrings, but they have a little extra funk going for them now. You can't see the gap in the picture, so you'll have to click the picture or link above!

I'm thinking of doing the Droplet design with these clear faceted AB finished beads. They might be even shinier!

Round and Round it goes, where it stops, no one knows!

The Round and Round ($15) earrings are my most basic design. They are about 1 inch in diameter. I've done a few different finishes on them too.

To the left is the tarnished pair. I liked the black, but I polished just the edges for some added fun. You can find the original, shiny silver pair here: Round and Round in Silver!

I'm not feeling so swell today, thanks to my darling fiance. He gave me his cold. Otherwise, I'd run to my table and start making more silver pieces. I think I'll take a quick nap instead!

Thanks for reading my blog! I did just remodel it a little so let me know what you think!

xoxo,
Jenny Bunny

Flower Girl

2011-04-19T14:25:00.000-07:00

I was going to blog about these earrings yesterday, but I never got to it. They sold today but I still wanted to share them!

Dainty little earrings aren't my usual design, but I loved the flowers and didn't want to do anything too dramatic.

I was amazed when I asked on my facebook fan page if I should make them in other colors and several people said they want them in ALL colors.

What color do you think I should make them in next?

Vicious

2011-04-11T20:24:00.001-07:00

I spent 4 solid hours yesterday just creating! I hadn't even realized four hours had gone by until my stomach rumbled. I hadn't eaten ANYTHING all day. But that's okay though since I made 11 necklaces and 5 pairs of earrings.... and then I made a big dinner too.

The Vicious Necklaces are a few of my favorite pieces that I made yesterday. I have all 6 colors listed on my big cartel site, for you non-etsy users. Only three colors, the cream, lavender and cobalt will be available here: Jenny Bunny on Etsy. (I may get list-happy and add all the colors, but for now only those three are available!)

What's your favorite color?

CLOSED Giveaway! Big, Funky Earrings

2011-04-08T10:29:00.001-07:00

I realized, after posting the question about what to offer for the giveaway to my facebook fans, that my definition of "Big" and "Funky" maybe be slightly different from theirs.

I tend to go quite goofy when I think big & funky. quite. :D

So, instead of scaring some of you off with a way-too-weird pair of earrings, I'm offering a choice. When you comment, you just have to tell me which one you'd prefer! Easy peasy! Just read below on how to enter!

(Also, please take a second to tell me which you prefer on the poll to the right! Just doing this will NOT enter you in the giveaway!)

Option 1 is Argentium Silver and Jade. 2 1/4 inches in diameter.
Option 2 is Argentium Silver and Czech Glass. 2.5 inches long, 1.25 inches wide.
Option 3 is Antique Brass and Czech Glass. 3 inches long.

Here's what you'll win:
Either Option 1, 2 or 3, whichever you choose!

Value:
Option 1 - $25
Option 2 - $18
Option 3 - $12

Here's what you have to do:

1. Leave a comment telling me which pair you like best. This is the only mandatory step!
2. If you blog about this giveaway, leave a separate comment with the blog link. Your blog post must link back to this giveaway post. Once the post is verified, you'll have one more entry. This step is optional and can only be completed once.
3. If you twitter about this giveaway, leave a separate comment with the twittered link. Your tweet must link back to this giveaway post. It should also include my twitter username "@jennybunnyrocks". Once the tweet is verified, you'll have one more entry. This step is optional and can only be completed once.
4. If you facebook about this giveaway, leave a separate comment to let me know. Your post must include a link back to this giveaway post. Please include a link to Jenny Bunny Creations
5. And of course, if you buy something from Jenny Bunny, you get 10 entries. Just let me know via comment!
6. Leave a safe way for me to contact you. If I can't contact you, you can't win.

The winning name will be drawn on April 29th at 12pm CST with help from random.org!

This contest is open to anyone in the USA and Canada.

Four Years

2011-04-04T11:15:00.001-07:00

It's been four year since I opened up shop on Etsy. Time has flown. I can't believe it. I look back at what I was creating at first and it blows my mind how much my art has changed.

I just want to say thanks to all my fans, friends and family who have supported me over the years.

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!

xoxo
JB

Sweetness

2011-04-01T10:44:00.001-07:00

I've been listing like a fiend again...

Usually I'll just post a link on my facebook page to any new items. I'd love to blog about them, yet I think I'd be blogging every day all day until I'm caught up.

BUT, I wanted to share my thoughts on these necklaces.

Usually I make big, funky or long, simple necklaces because, well, that's what I like. Several of my lovely fans let me know that they'd like shorter, simpler necklaces too. Who am I to deny my wonderful followers?

Along came Sweetness in green, purple and smoky gray. The smoky gray is gone already, to a great friend and future bridesmaid, but it was just so perfect for her. She's just dainty herself!

I didn't want to do just a chain with a little pendant because I was afraid that it would get overshadowed by it. It's such a simple pendant anyway, right?

I think the string of beads really adds to the sweetness of the necklace... Hence the name. And the beads in the pendant stand out a bit more with the string up there too....

click the photos to be redirected to the etsy listings

AND, boy am I freckly!

What do you think? Love them? Hate them?

xoxo,
JB

P.S. New Giveaway up soon! You can vote HERE on my Facebook Page on whether a necklace, earrings or bracelet should be given away! Your input is greatly appreciated!

The End of March

2011-03-30T19:10:00.000-07:00

So, this month is almost over... and I'm back in the swing of things.

I've listed many a pretty piece today, including the Swinging pair there to your right. Evidently I'm in a yellow phase, since I keep making and listing things that are yellow!

I even set it up where you can shop directly from my facebook page: Jenny Bunny Creations on Facebook. Click the "Shop Now" to see the two (yeah, only two so far) items available! I think it's a nice, easy way for everyone to shop.

ALSO, on that facebook page, if you scroll down a bit, you'll find one of those cool new Question thingies... And you can put your two cents in about what I should offer for the next giveaway! I love your input... especially when it comes to a giveaway...!

That's all for today... I'll be listing many a new things tomorrow also!
xoxo,
JB

Sick and tired of being sick and tired.

2011-03-14T10:47:00.000-07:00

Hey, loves...

I was sick all of February and part of this lovely month, but I'm finally stepping back into the Bunny shoes. Cleaning and organizing are top priority right now, but I'll be listing new items as soon as I can get through about 100 photos and edit them all!

xoxo
JB

P.S. I'll do a giveaway soon too.
P.P.S. Use coupon code "MarchtoSpring" for 25% off @ Jenny Bunny on Etsy

Giveaway & Goodies WINNER!

2011-01-07T19:01:00.001-08:00

Maureen! That's you! I just sent you an email to let you know, but I had to let the other entries know too! :D

I think I really enjoy the less entries. Yeah, a whopping four people entered and Maureen did two! I would rather my loyal fans get the chance to win!

I hope your new year is starting out fantabulously!

xoxo,
JB

Giveaway & Goodies

2010-12-19T18:21:00.000-08:00

So, I have had a few parties the past few months, so my stock has been slightly depleted.... I've also been working on some amazing new pieces, but then saving them for those parties. Now, darlings, it's time for you to reap the benefits of my hard work!

The earrings you see were purchased by a friend... BUT she also had me make a customized pair for her too. I changed the colors up for her a bit and made them a bit shorter!

Here's what you'll win:
A fully customized pair of earrings.

They'll be the length you want, with the colors of your choosing. Please know though, not all colors are available, but I do have a wide variety or can order more.

These earrings are Argentium Silver (.925) which is nearly identical to Sterling, but it has Germanium instead of Copper in it. This causes the silver to stay shinier longer!

Value: $20.00

Here's what you have to do:

Leave a comment telling me why you want this shiny, lovely pair of earrings. This is the only mandatory step and it gives you one entry.
If you blog about this giveaway, leave a separate comment with the blog link. Your blog post must link back to this giveaway post. Once the post is verified, you'll have one more entry. This step is optional and can only be completed once.
If you twitter about this giveaway, leave a separate comment with the twittered link. Your tweet must link back to this giveaway post. It should also include my twitter username "@jennybunnyrocks". Once the tweet is verified, you'll have one more entry. This step is optional and can only be completed once.
If you facebook about this giveaway, leave a separate comment to let me know. Your post must include a link back to this giveaway post. Please include a link to Jenny Bunny Creations
And of course, if you buy something from Jenny Bunny, you get 10 entries. Just let me know via comment!
Leave a safe way for me to contact you. If I can't contact you, you can't win.

The winning name will be drawn on January 7th at 1pm CST with help from random.org!

This contest is open to anyone in the USA and Canada.

MORE new things...

2010-10-19T15:29:00.001-07:00

I told you I was going to be a listing machine this week! I'm like... *tries to think of a cool girl robot that is fast*... Hrm... That chick from the Terminator TV show? She kind of scares me though.

Ok, maybe I'm just a super version of myself this week. That seems safer anyway. *nods* Unless you count the cut on my hand and the almost-falling on my face just a moment ago... That's really beside the point though.

Now to remember my point- Yeah, I've been listing things!

Here is Combo and the Olive version of Simply!

Combo is a multi-strand bracelet. Definitely going to be making it in other colors also, so let me know what colors you'd like to see! Simply is just the perfectly sweet, simple pair of earrings!

Click the photos to get directed to the listings! Combo- $30, Simply- $10

I'll be listing more tomorrow too!

xoxo,
JB

New Versions of Simply

2010-10-18T16:46:00.000-07:00

A while back, I made the Simply in Melon... And I really loved the design, so I made a few in different colors.

Here are two of my favorites- Faceted Crystal and Coffee

Click the photos if you'd like to see the listing ($10 a pair)

I have several other colors to try, but I really love the translucent colors. I'm going to make some with opaque colors too, but for now, you'll just have to enjoy these!

Have a great day!

Giveaway Winner- Maureen

2010-10-15T16:23:00.000-07:00

Oh, I just drew the name of our winner... I'm 6 hours late, but I was busy away from home! Sorry it's late, but I'm so glad Maureen won! I just love that her daughter beat cancer last year... and that Maureen wants the bracelet for her!

I've emailed her.... I've done my part, now I just wait for her address.

I hope you have a great weekend.... I'm going to be listing a bunch o' new things next week. Seriously a bunch.... not just a little. a bunch!

ENDED Giveaway!

2010-09-28T13:18:00.001-07:00

Hey, ladies!

How's it going? I hope you had a great weekend, and while I'm a day late, I'm ready to get this giveaway started!

Here is what you can win: the Ball and Chain Bracelet! It's made of Antique Brass chain, hoops, wire, and lobster claw clasp along with Czech glass beads in Coffee. As it is, it measures 7 3/4 inches around, but, if you are more petite, we can shrink it by 1/2 inch increments!

Here's what you have to do:

Leave a comment telling me why you want this Ball and Chain Bracelet This is the only mandatory step and it gives you one entry.
If you blog about this giveaway, leave a separate comment with the blog link. Your blog post must link back to this giveaway post. Once the post is verified, you'll have one more entry. This step is optional and can only be completed once.
If you twitter about this giveaway, leave a separate comment with the twittered link. Your tweet must link back to this giveaway post. It should also include our twitter username "@jennybunnyrocks". Once the tweet is verified, you'll have one more entry. This step is optional and can only be completed once.
If you facebook about this giveaway, leave a separate comment to let me know. Your post must include a link back to this giveaway post. Please include a link to Jenny Bunny Creations
And of course, if you buy something from Jenny Bunny, you get 10 entries. Just let us know via comment!
Leave a safe way for us to contact you. If we can't contact you, you can't win.

The winning name will be drawn on October 15th at 1pm CST with help from random.org!

This contest is open to anyone in the USA and Canada.

Goodness Gracious!

2010-09-21T11:15:00.001-07:00

I've been on a vacation for far too long... Yeah, it's been since June that I blogged. I hope you haven't missed me.... Well, actually, I kind of hope you did.... :D

Here's just a couple things that have been going on:
*I've been really lazy and I haven't been making stuff.
*I have been enjoying being lazy and don't feel guilty about it at all.
*I've been thinking about doing a giveaway to kick start my getting back into the creating mood!

Here's what I'm going to do about it:
*I'm going to do a giveaway.
*I'm going to start creating again.... Even though I do have a bunch of stuff in my shop that you should check out.... *hint, hint* (Jenny Bunny on Etsy)

I'll post my giveaway next week... I'm thinking MONDAY! Any input on what you'd like to get if you win would be appreciated. Maybe a necklace? Something fun and funky? Or a bangle or two....?

Lemme know what you think!

Miss you! Love you!
xoxo,
JB

Giveaway Winner! Kristen

2010-06-18T13:07:00.000-07:00

This is what Kristen said to win the giveaway - "I like them because they're beautiful and unique."

Music to my ears, darlings! I love knowing that I make pretty, unique things! Really, if you just want to tell me that on a daily basis, it'd be sweet!

Have a great weekend!
XOXO
JB

Front and Center

2010-06-10T11:58:00.000-07:00

Lucky me! I made it to the front page of Etsy today!

My lovely Ahoy earrings look great next to all the other whites and creams!

Honey

2010-06-08T12:41:00.001-07:00

This earring set is named Honey. They were fused, hammered, polished, filed then wire-wrapped.

This pair is going to be shipped tomorrow to it's new home, but a few people have said they just love the design.

My question for you, loyal fans and readers.... What color would you like to see next in the same design?

I Made It!

2010-06-03T11:52:00.000-07:00

I've been adding more items to my Etsy shop, Jenny Bunny, since I changed my normal site to just redirect to my blog, facebook, twitter and Etsy shop! Here are just two of my most recent (and fave) relocated pieces!

Orange Dream ($20) is square sterling silver with Czech glass beads in orange with an AB finish!

Honey ($14) is Argentium silver with Czech glass beads in coffee!

If you'd like to join the "I Made It" party, click the button below!

CLOSED! Giveaway! CLOSED!

2010-05-27T02:29:00.000-07:00

Whip it... Whip it good!

When I see these earrings, that's what pops in my head! The beads remind me of a handle and the chain, as you walk, will just kind of whip around and move with you!

These match a necklace set I've been working on lately, but they aren't listed yet... I think you'll love them!

But back to the important part- The Giveaway!

Here's what you have to do:

Leave a comment telling me why you want these Whip earrings! This is the only mandatory step and it gives you one entry.
If you blog about this giveaway, leave a separate comment with the blog link. Your blog post must link back to this giveaway post. Once the post is verified, you'll have one more entry. This step is optional and can only be completed once.
If you twitter about this giveaway, leave a separate comment with the twittered link. Your tweet must link back to this giveaway post. It should also include our twitter username "@jennybunnyrocks". Once the tweet is verified, you'll have one more entry. This step is optional and can only be completed once.
If you facebook about this giveaway, leave a separate comment to let me know. Your post must include a link back to this giveaway post. Please include a link to Jenny Bunny Creations
And of course, if you buy something from Jenny Bunny, you get 10 entries. Just let us know via comment!
Leave a safe way for us to contact you. If we can't contact you, you can't win.

The winning name will be drawn on June 18th at 1pm CST with help from random.org!

Solid

2010-05-26T13:54:00.000-07:00

I ♥ these bracelets! I'm fairly basic in what I wear everyday... 3 bangles, a cuff and a bracelet Joe bought me. Every. Day. And, I'm ok with that, but I love throwing some random bracelets in too just for fun!

These Solid bracelets are the perfect addition to my simple accessories!

Survey!

2010-05-13T13:13:00.000-07:00

I enjoy taking surveys! Maybe I just like getting my voice heard... Maybe I just like knowing what other people think and how I compare.

Either way, I want to hear what you have to say about Jenny Bunny Creations.

Please take a moment to take my survey: Click here to take survey

There are only a few questions! I'd really appreciate it!

Thanks!
Jenny Bunny

Giveaway Time via Much More Than Mommy!

2010-05-10T12:08:00.000-07:00

My awesome friend, Vanessa, is hosting a giveaway on her blog... You can win my Heat earrings... AND you get to pick what color you want!

Right now, in opaque colors, I have HEAT in black, white, yellow, and cobalt blue. In transparent, choose from cream, smoky blue, and olive green.

Go enter! Babble about how much you love me..... Or don't. You can just tell me. :D Kidding!

Also, make sure to follow me on facebook: JBC on facebook so you can get notified of my next giveaway... Which, God willing, I'll be posting by the end of the week!

2010-05-06T11:01:00.001-07:00

Hello Hello! In two days I'll be participating in this fun show! If you are in the Twin Cities Metro Area, I'd love to see you! Also, you can find some awesome demos from a bunch of HandmadeMN team members here. (I love the fabric covered frames the best!)

Token

2010-04-27T07:03:00.001-07:00

In effort to make life easier (and to faster reach my goal of owning a real boutique) I've decided to close down my site. I'm a little sad, but I think everything will be so pretty on Etsy! And, I'll still have my domain, but it'll just redirect to Etsy, this blog and whatever else I'm doing at the time! :D

These Token necklaces aren't the first to be moved over, but they are some of my faves. I love how simple and sweet they are!

Token in Light Blue, Light Pink and Fuschia $20

Click each photo to be directed to the item listing.

Suspended

2010-04-26T14:12:00.000-07:00

Look how lovely those colors are! The steel gray is my favorite, but the caramel is so warm and the purple is so sweet!

Here are just three new bracelets for your enjoyment! If you like the design, but in a different color, you just let me know!

Suspended in Steel, Purple, and Caramel $25 a piece.

Click each photo to be redirected to the item.

Telling

2010-04-13T13:24:00.000-07:00

I've been shifting things from my site to my Jenny Bunny on Etsy shop for reasons I'll go into in, well, May. (Sign up for my newsletter to get the news first)

I just re-shot the photos for the Telling Bracelets because I didn't feel like they were as good as the bracelets deserved!

The Cream one is my favorite, but the Red is so fun!

More colors to come. All are $18, but I'll give a discount if you buy two or more. Just let me know which ones you like!

xoxo,
JB

Oopsie Daisies

2010-04-12T08:53:00.000-07:00

For my local loves, you can now find my work in an adorable Floral Shop called Oopsie Daisies in Zimmerman, MN! It's just west of Hwy 196 on Fremont, on your left after you cross 4th St.

It's almost Gerber daisy time....... I can't wait to pick up some when I go in there next!

Oh, and you'll also find some great purses, bath and body products, and home decor items too! It's just a great place!

Oopsie Daisies
12844 Fremont Ave
Zimmerman, MN 55398

Treasury Time #2- Love Your Mother

2010-04-09T14:30:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Sacred Suds for including me!

News: Giveaway Winner!

2010-04-09T11:18:00.000-07:00

Goodness! 184 entries in this contest!

Mim, dear Mim, you are the winner! You get the earrings, but I'll also send you a $10 Gift Card to my site! Congrats on winning! I'll email you in just a moment to get your contact info!

Also, dear Victoria, since you were lucky #2, I'll send you a $5 Gift Card. Why? Because 2nd place deserves some good things too! And I appreciate you entering my giveaway! ♥

If you haven't already, please sign up for my newsletter. In the middle of May, I'll be doing a few giveaways and also holding a HUGE sale on my site! Only my newsletter readers will get the info about the sale! I wasn't joking when I said HUGE either. HUGE! (That's a funny word, isn't it?)

Have a great weekend!
xoxo,
JB

Giveaway! CLOSED!

2010-03-25T10:33:00.001-07:00

NO MORE ENTRIES ACCEPTED!

It's been a while since I've done a giveaway and you know what? You deserve to win something! It's true!

Up for grabs: Olive You Earrings
Materials: Antique brass chain, hoops, leverback earhook and Czech Glass in Olive
Length: 3.5 inches from earhook

How to win:

For ONE entry you can do each of these:
♥ Check out Jenny Bunny on Etsy and tell me your favorite item!
♥ Check out Jenny Bunny Creations Site and tell me your favorite item!
♥ Follow me on Facebook
♥ Follow me on Twitter
♥ Follow my blog (this one)!

For TEN entries you can do each of these:
♥ Purchase something from Jenny Bunny on Etsy
♥ Purchase something from the Jenny Bunny Creations Site (You'll automatically receive 20% off your order!)

YOU MUST:
Leave separate comments for each option above!
Leave a way for me to contact you when you win!

I'll be drawing the winner with random.org on April 9th, 2010 at Noon CST. I will contact the winner as soon as I draw the name. A response is needed within 5 days or a new winner will be drawn.

Editing photos is a pain in the rear...

2010-03-18T12:23:00.001-07:00

Lemme just tell you, my behind has been getting some serious sittin' time editing these photos. I've been making, yet not photographing and listing.

I had a home party this last weekend, so I was saving some items for then.... Now, though, I have to list them!

Also, I've been moving items from my site to Etsy. I'm really debating on down-grading my site in an effort to save the money. That's not really your problem, dear readers, but I need to save money if I ever want to get my own brick and mortar store, don't I? (The goal is by my 30th birthday... which is only 2 and a half years away!)

So, basically, you guys really need to start shopping, or I need to save money. I kid, I do... Because I know the economy isn't the greatest and people are hurting. Maybe I'll just scale back the expenses, then, right?

Thus ends my babble... Here are some pretty new things!

Surround

2010-03-04T12:50:00.001-08:00

I'm still on a chain/antique brass kick! I just love the color of the metal next to almost every color bead.

The first bracelet, the one with the faceted glass, was the inspiration for the rest. I love how the beads catch the light.

Then I tried the design in the coffee, black and olive and they look lovely too.

Click the photos to be redirected to each item in my shop. Thanks!

Split

2010-02-24T11:13:00.001-08:00

I love my Facebook Fan Page.... I love hearing feedback about items.

I appreciate your comments on here, too!

So, when Heather, one of my first EVER clients, really liked the Split in Red bracelet, but thought it'd be cool in yellow too.

I just had to see for myself of course, so I made one in yellow and blue!

I really like the bright colors next to the antique brass... The yellow, especially, because it makes me think of Spring!

It's almost Spring right? I'm getting tired of this snow....

Have a great Wednesday!

Bracelets Galore!

2010-02-23T11:02:00.001-08:00

Split on Etsy $18
I love this red! I think it looks so pretty with the Antique Brass hoops and toggle clasp.

I'm thinking about making more like these, but in blue. A deep Cobalt would look great with the brass too...

Twisted - Melon on JBC $45
I, um... made a little boo-boo when creating this bracelet. I didn't realize, until I had done the three middle strands completely, that I put the clasp on backwards. It's a slide lock, so really, it can only go ONE way.

I'm in love with it now. The twist adds a little funk to a pretty basic bracelet!

Twisted - Black on JBC $45
I loved the Melon one so much that I just had to make one in black too! I added some faceted glass beads for some extra shine.

I was thinking this one would look pretty in a coffee color... Or a bright, bright blue, too!

Love em? Hate em?

Oh, I'm looking for more feedback on which item to giveaway for my next contest! Help pick on the Jenny Bunny Creations Facebook Fan Page!

Happy Homes!

2010-02-10T06:31:00.000-08:00

These four items found new homes yesterday!

I offered a $5 coupon to my first five facebook fans to comment on my post! I did it to show some Love to my fans for Valentine's Day, but I think I may just do a quick giveaway more often!

If you aren't a fan yet, you can find my page here

Also, I was on a Labradorite kick last night! I made two bracelets and one necklace! I can't wait to show you. They'll be up later today!

xoxo,
JB

Lemon Drop

2010-02-03T08:15:00.000-08:00

So... I walk into work today with the earrings you see over on the right there and stole them right out of my hand!

I had just finished them last night, too. I fused the Argentium silver to make the teardrop... I made each of the tiny headpins.... I even made the earhooks. I then hammered the metal for some texture... filed it down a bit to add more texture.

Basically, they were labor-intensive earrings. And I love them.

I decided to name them Lemon Drop after one of my favorite shops on etsy: Lemon Drop Studio. If you asked me to pick my favorite from her shop... I couldn't! I love everything!

Well, Shauna *the awesome lady behind Lemon Drop Studio* asked me recently to do a giveaway on her blog. How could I turn her down?

If you'd like to enter to win this fun bracelet, go enter here

It's Antique brass chain, wire, toggle clasp, and hoop with Cobalt Czech pressed glass beads. I love how the smaller beads and chain drape on my hand a bit....

(I'm even making myself one in red, soon, I think)

(Also, I will have several new things posted within the next few weeks, so be ready!)

Hiatus.

2010-01-06T08:23:00.000-08:00

I, um.... am on a mini-break. My basement studio was a hideous mess. I'm just a messy person overall.... So, yeah. It's getting redone, moved around, cleaned, resituated and lovelyerized. Yeah, I made that word up.

Basically I'm a pack rat, so things need to get tossed. I'm moving my jewelry stuff to a different smaller table. Then using the big (huge) table for my sewing stuff since it'll be easier to cut fabric on a big mat there.

AND, I got a gift card to Joann's for Christmas from Joe's sister (THANKS, KAT!) so I'm going to get a BIG mat!

I'm hoping to have everything done by this weekend... *crossing fingers* New stuff soon, I promise!

Front Page again!

2009-12-29T06:28:00.000-08:00

Thanks to Betsy3 for putting me in a treasury again that made it to the front page AGAIN! She picks such lovely pieces and pops then into these treasuries that just make me drool!

I love all the jewelry pieces she picks, too. That ring is TO DIE FOR!

It's funny- Whenever I make a treasury, I instantly go to her shop to find something that fits my idea. I'm never disappointed either. She's such a talented jewelry designer that I just HAVE to show her off!

I'll stop babbling about how much I love her now. Check out the treasury if you want and then Betsy3's shop too. You won't be disappointed!

1, 2, 3... 6 new things!

2009-12-21T08:18:00.000-08:00

The weather outside is frightful... so I've been staying inside and creating! Born and raised in Minnesota, I still don't love the cold. I can stand it. I just choose not to.

Slippers, sweater and sweats keep my comfy in my basement studio. Here are just a few things that are in my Etsy shop now.

Coal is my newest favorite. I love the length and the faceted glass beads. It's just a perfect simple necklace to wear. I've even made myself one and put it on every day so far!

First Floor is a simpler version of On the Level, with only one strand of beads. I have to order some more chain, but I plan on doing both designs in multiple colors soon. I love a pop of color with the most basic outfits.... So, though simple, these necklaces make me want to wear them all the time too. Oh, and yes, I've made a few for me.

I love these earrings. I love everything I make, I know... But these hold a special place in my heart. You can see a more elaborate version of them with my first wholesale order. They are the "Hot" earrings.

These are the Warm earrings! Less beads, a little more streamlined, still perfect!

I found these awesome antique brass hoops in my (mess of a) jewelry supply box and thought they'd look great in a very simple pair of earrings. The Lilt earrings. The Cobalt blue looks perfect with the antique brass!

They are just a bit shorter than the Cadence earrings. I really like long earrings. I know not everyone does, so I like to make the same earrings in different lengths.

The black is much more subtle, but I love it next to the antique brass too.

I've been a little stuck on bracelets lately. They are the item of jewelry I wear the most, but I haven't had the vision to make any. It's weird, like writer's block!

The Weave bracelet jump-started my creative drive though. I was playing with chain and the hoops and this design just came forward. I love the simplicity, yet it still has that unique flair too.

Treasury Time #1- Ice & Snow

2009-12-17T11:53:00.000-08:00

I love making treasuries! This one came out especially lovely, if I may say!

If you like something, click the photo and you'll be directed to the treasury, then you can click any of the items individually!

On The Level & Swing

2009-12-15T07:33:00.000-08:00

I've been enjoying some much needed down time. I've been reading and relaxing and taken some time away from creating too. I'm going to jump back in to it tonight though. I've been missing it so much!

Here are a few items that I've made my self photograph and add to etsy.... I definitely need to get to listing!

Above is Swing in Champagne. It's a simple long necklace with no clasp.

I've been liking simplicity lately and both of these designs really show that, I hope! For a while, I've been combining Czech Pressed Glass beads and Antique Brass chain, but these two designs really let the glass shine instead of showing off more of the chain!

Here is On The Level in Yellow and On The Level in Coffee.

The design is really simple, but I liked the pop of color with the yellow. And the coffee color is so mellow, that it'd work with any color combos.

You can also find a few different colors of these necklace Shoppe Local in South Minneapolis

Kearsie!

2009-12-01T14:34:00.000-08:00

Dear Kearsie,

You won my giveaway. I'm so happy for you.

I shall send the earrings in a pretty box with pretty ribbon.

I'm also still Team Jacob. Don't hate.

xoxo,
JB

Jewelry Party 11/21

2009-11-23T08:30:00.000-08:00

I've known Talia for quite a while now, since she was my mani/pedi lady and I've loved her since we first met! She's a riot. Hilarious and sharp as a tack. It's hard to keep up with her sometimes!

Well, about a month ago she emailed me to see if I could bring my jewelry for a Girls Night. What could I say, but "OF COURSE"!

It was pretty mellow, ten of us girls hanging around and having a few drinks. I even got my sister to come along since we don't really hang out that much! I didn't do a big ol' spiel like you see at most parties, though I could have...

Sales were good and I got rave reviews of my work! ♥

I love being told I rock.

Oh, and Propay is sweet! It's so easy to enter Credit Card charges.

I took Sunday off, for the most part. Cookies, napping, playing a silly video game and football combined to make it a lovely day/weekend!

Feature Friday #1 - lemondropstudio

2009-11-20T11:41:00.000-08:00

I've never done a Feature Friday, but I thought it'd be fun. Just one sweet piece or shop that I'm totally crushing on! No words are really necessary for these items. They are just that great! Well, in the future, no words will be needed!

Doe a Deer A Greeting Card from lemondropstudio $3.95

For Karen

2009-11-18T11:07:00.000-08:00

Originally this necklace was a little different. A bigger hoop, less of a drop, more simple.

I changed out the hoop to one half the size and added several drops of beads. I wanted it to feel more like a waterfall of glass, so I added several different sized strands on the chain too. I think it came out really lovely. Hopefully Karen likes it!

Three drops to catch the light. The earrings will look so lovely with the necklace, but could really stand alone and be stunning.

The necklace and earrings are Antique Brass and Czech faceted glass in clear with an AB finish.

It just keeps coming....

2009-11-17T07:23:00.001-08:00

I have a lot of new things listed and that still need to get put up, so you'll be seeing lots of blog posts with (hopefully) lovely pictures.

Here are a couple more new things...

How Studly!

2009-11-17T06:30:00.000-08:00

I really love simple earrings. I love studs especially, since they take little or no thought or care to wear. Click on the photos to get redirected to my site for pricing and more information.

Happy Holiday Giveaway!

2009-11-16T11:36:00.001-08:00

I love giving away stuff. It's because I love you.

So, on November 30th, I'll be drawing the winner of these simple Argentium Silver fused earrings. Every piece was handmade (cut, filed, fused, filed, hammered, shined) by me!

Ways to Enter:

To Get One Entry:

♥ Check out Jenny Bunny Creations or Jenny Bunny on Etsy. Pick out your favorite item and post it in a comment!

♥ Follow me on Twitter: Jenny Bunny on Twitter. Post a comment to let me know if you do or are!

♥ Become a fan of my facebook page: Jenny Bunny on Facebook. Post a comment to let me know if you are or do!

To get 5 entries:

♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ Buy something from Jenny Bunny Creations or Jenny Bunny on Etsy. For EACH item you purchase, you'll get FIVE entries!

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Earring Info: The earrings are 1 1/4 inches from top of the earhook to the bottom of the hoop. The hoop is 7/8 inches round!

I will use Random.org to draw the winner on November 30th, Noon CST

Please leave a way to contact you, either email or I'll find you through your blogger ID!

It is what it is....

2009-11-16T08:48:00.000-08:00

I'm messy. Disorganized. I'm cute too. That should make up for the mess. I hope.

Anyway. I've been trying to get situated and organized so that I don't have to freak out whenever I have parties or do shows. It's taking some work, but I'm seeing major progress.

I'm also finding lots of items I don't have listed. Like, why, Jenny, why? It's because things get lost in the clutter. On the up side, you are going to see lots of new things coming in the next week or so! :D

Including these:

Roped In $10.00 on Etsy

Winter Leaf $14.00 on Etsy

Icicle $15.00 on Etsy

Nov 13th - 15th

2009-11-13T05:20:00.001-08:00

A bunch of the members of my Handmade MN Etsy team are participating in a Sale, including me.

I'm offering 15% off in my Etsy shop: Jenny Bunny. You don't need to enter any coupons. The amount is already subtracted for you!

The sale ends Sunday night!

Have a great Friday and weekend!

A Virtual Craft Show...?

2009-11-10T07:45:00.001-08:00

I was just perusing the interwebs a while back trying to find some cute and crafty sites. I came across Cafe Handmade and really enjoyed the look and layout. AND it's like a juried craft show, where people get voted as best in show! Neat-o!

I want to win. There, I said it. It's easy as that. Go vote for me!

Jenny Bunny Creations on Cafe Handmade

Delayed Reaction

2009-11-09T13:42:00.000-08:00

I'm a little slow. I can admit it. Sometimes, sadly, I start things and NEVER finish them. It's bad. It's lazy, I know.

Well, in a random I-need-to-organize-and-clean mood this weekend, I came across a knit piece I started about two years ago. Yeah. Two years. *hides face in shame*

I folded it and set it aside until I could get all the knit items in one area and sewing stuff in another. I tossed all the fabric I have into the dryer just to get the dust out. I have lots of fabric, but it was completely disorganized. It took me three dryer loads just to get it all situated. *hides face in shame again*

When it came time to go through the knit/yarn things, I stopped yet again on this partially done sweater mess thingamajig. It was just the body, no arms and no neck.

Hmm. What to do? What to do?

I could add arms....

I could add a collar.......

Or I could just throw it back in the tote.

Then! EUREKA! What about a big ol' cowl neck on it. Leave off the sleeves and just do a big ol cowl?!

I did it. It's perfect. I showed my coworkers today and everyone wanted one..... I don't know how serious they were, mind you, but they loved it!

So, I'm making a white one now too.

Here's a relatively bad photo of it.... I'll take a new one soon.

You can see the arm holes and the turned over cowl.

And the winner is....

2009-10-30T10:52:00.000-07:00

A Wolfe! You win! Hopefully this necklace and bracelet will help you be the Hostess with the Mostest this Thanksgiving!

I'm a part of something

2009-10-28T07:00:00.000-07:00

I'm a member of an Etsy team. Like, finally. Ok, I can't believe I just typed "like".

Back to the point, I joined an Etsy team. I (generally) like people. They even tend to inspire me... happy/sad/mad/triumphant/and many other emotions.

So. Now I am a team member.... and wondering what to do first. Should I befriend everyone....? Comment on their blogs? Twitterstalk them? I'll figure that out as I go, I suppose.

Oh, the team has a blog too: Handmade MN Blog If you want to see other talented Etsy sellers from MN, that's the place to go!

I'm lovin' it!

2009-10-21T08:07:00.000-07:00

The sweater, that is.... I ripped it apart. All the way down to nothingness.

Then I stared at the pattern for a long time. A loooooong time. Ok, less than five minutes until I realized what I needed to do to make it work for me.

I deleted a few unnecessary stitches, changed it around a bit, then I started knitting again. I'm about two inches in already. My hands hurt, but I'm in love with it now.

♥ it!

I'll take a pic this weekend after I get more time into it!

Darn Sweater!

2009-10-19T13:21:00.000-07:00

Ok, so I'm about 8 inches into working on the sweater.... And I don't like it. At. All. I appreciate the pattern as it is, but parts of it are so beyond unattractive to me that I just can't keep going!

But.... I shant (yes, shant) give up on the lovely leaves pattern.... So I'm going to work up a similar style with the pattern and see what happens. It just won't be done for Christmas!

The other project, the vest, is coming along swimmingly though, so I'm not giving up!

Oh, and my flash busted on my camera. I wasn't upset because I never use flash, but still. Camera, I love you, stay healthy!

Taking a break

2009-10-14T13:03:00.001-07:00

So, I'm going to take a little bit of time away from the pretty jewels and work on some other fun things I love to do.

Such as this lovely sweater. Her name is Eustice. She is a happy sweater. Sweater pattern at least. She's not actually made yet... She's three inches old now.

If the pattern weren't so detailed and, well, if I didn't have to read it for EVERY stitch, it'd go much faster! But it's so pretty, I must do it.

Darling Eustice is going to be a present for someone. I won't say who. I'll post some pictures soon to show off my work!

xoxo,
JB

My first wholesale order

2009-10-05T17:04:00.000-07:00

I got my first request for a wholesale order a few weeks ago. I wasn't sure I was going to be able to get 62 pieces of jewelry made in just about a week and a half.

I did it though.

Here are about half of the items. I didn't get much chance to take pictures of them, but I grabbed a few.

If you like anything, you just let me know and I can recreate anything you see here. Well, except maybe the first pair of earrings. I'm tapped out on vintage chain this dainty!

Peachy Keen.
These were originally on Etsy. I had to make seven more pairs for my order!

Vintage chain, usually of the slightly tarnished brass persuasion and a cute peach colored enamel drop.

These were White Hot before I had to make them in different colors. Now they are called Heat.

Antique brass and Czech pressed glass beads.

These were probably my favorite pairs to work on just because they came out so lovely with each different color.

These were Orange Dream, but again, I had to change the name since I was asked to make several different colors.

I love the coffee colored ones.

Goddess is and always has been one of my favorite bracelets. I hadn't even thought to do it in different colors since it looks so lovely in the pearl color.

Since it was requested in red and blue, though, I made them and fell in love with the different colors. I intend to make a few other colors too, just to see what they look like.

Telling has also been one of my favorite bracelets for it's simplicity. I like combining colors in my jewelry arsenal, so these are the perfect small addition.

The gray is so lovely next to the antique brass. I'll be making one for myself in the near future!

Showdown along with Detta were the only two pieces of my Drawing of the Three line that were requested. Both the earrings and bracelet are simple, easy to wear pieces.

I love Showdown in Coffee too.

Holiday Giveaway!

2009-10-04T15:21:00.000-07:00

I figured, since Christmas and Hanukkah are soon arriving, that someone special deserves a present. No, not me. You. Well, if you are lucky and get your name drawn.

So here is what the lucky winner will get: Sparkler and Glitter ($50 value). Both are Antique Brass and Czech seed beads.

This is what you have to do:

1) Leave a comment telling me what your favorite holiday is and why! (How easy, right?)

and/or

2) Check out my shops Jenny Bunny Creations or Jenny Bunny on Etsy and tell me what your favorite piece of jewelry is!

Finally: Leave a way for me to get in touch with you. If you already have a blogger account, I can hunt you down there, but for my peeps without one, please leave your email!

Drawing will be held October 30th at Noon CST!

You can do both 1 and 2 for entries!

Open to everyone in the world. As long as I can ship to you. If you don't have a mailbox.... I would assume you also don't have email... so. yeah. This statement has no real use then, I guess.

♥

Oww!

2009-09-29T13:55:00.000-07:00

Ok, my fingers are going to fall off soon! I swear it!

I'm more than halfway done with everything I need to get done! Yay! I would be way closer if I had had all the supplies I needed, but they were just delivered today!

Pictures soon, I promise of everything that I've made!

And I'll be doing a giveaway soon. I just have to get to it!

♥

Wow.

2009-09-23T06:09:00.000-07:00

So, my meeting went well. I'm very excited. I'm also going to be very busy for the next week and a half!

My work is going to be in a new store or I'd link you to their location. I'm really excited that it's going to be focused on local handmade and local artists. I think it'll really showcase how many great crafters/artists/thinkers we have in Minnesota....

62 pieces of jewelry need to be done by next Thursday. Wow.

I wish I wasn't at my day job! :D

A new opportunity....

2009-09-18T13:14:00.000-07:00

I'm so excited to have a meeting with a new store opening soon for a potential wholesale opportunity! Eeek! How exciting!

I meet with one of the ladies of the company on Tuesday.... I'm a little nervous... But I also think my jewelry is amazing. Not that I'm conceited, just confident.

Ok, maybe a little conceited. :D

I'm so excited though!

New News!

2009-09-15T18:03:00.001-07:00

Ok. So I've been a bit stressed... Family things... And I just had to put my dear, sweet Cassie to sleep. She's in kitty heaven now....... *sigh*

This is her with her daddy. Well, her second daddy. We got her from a friend a year or so back because his fiance was allergic to her. I think we gave her a nice home.... and I'm going to miss her.

She was one of the sweetest cats ever.... I'm not just biased either. She was a loving little thing.

And on to happy news: I've been working. And productive even. And I make pretty things!

Here are a few things, but many more are to come!

I'm back. again.

2009-09-02T18:20:00.000-07:00

Seriously, life has been throwing me some curve balls, but I'm playing to win.... You like that baseball reference? Or quasi-reference.... yeah.

Anyway. I've been adding things to my site again and to my etsy! Yay, right?!

Here is my current favorite on etsy! What do you think?

Drawing of the Three Finally!

2009-08-01T08:43:00.000-07:00

The day has finally come to show off my newest work!

I hope you enjoy!

I just love it!

Click on the photo to go directly to my site and view each piece!

6 days!

2009-07-26T16:13:00.000-07:00

My Lucky Five has already viewed the line... And they are loving it! Only six more days until the rest of you get to see!

This is just a short update as I just got back from a mini-vacation! Camping is so fun and relaxing, but back to the anvil I go!

Check back on Saturday for the new items or subscribe to my newsletter!

xoxo,
JB

8 Days

2009-07-16T11:46:00.000-07:00

On July 24th, a group of five lucky gals will be getting the first peek at the Drawing of the Three line that I've been working on. Then, eight days after that, everyone else gets to see too!

The first people to get notified will be my subscribers to my newsletter! If you aren't subscribed, you'll have to wait a while. Probably until I wake up and start actually getting the items on the Jenny Bunny Creations site. If you want to get that first chance email, sign up to your right (email, name) or go to my site where the same sign up form is!

After the email, my facebook fan page (JBC on facebook) will be notified. Don't forget too, fans on facebook are the first to know what's going on day-to-day. Sometimes I don't get a chance to write up a big long blog. :)

That's all for now. I'm minorly obsessed with working on the line and trying to stay focused at my "normal" job...

xoxo,
JB

Feelin' the Love.

2009-07-15T06:55:00.001-07:00

Thanks to LeshasWorkshop for adding me to her lovely treasury! I love the colors together... Reds and grays. Just stunning.

Click the photo to go see it up close and personal. Oh, and comment, if you like!

Giveaway!

2009-07-09T07:44:00.001-07:00

My friend, Kearsie (K-Ear-sie) is pretty awesome, so when she asked me to do a giveaway on her blog... I had to. She also begged.

I kid.

Click on the picture to go enter to win!

Drawing of the Three...

2009-07-06T06:43:00.001-07:00

I've been in a mood lately. Really working on creating some stunning pieces...

I've also been on a "3" kick... multiples of 3... Just 3. Lots of threes. I don't know why exactly, but it's working for me. I'm loving what is coming from my imagination.

I am going to do a "mass" launch. Everything at once. All the colors, all the 3's. I'll be showing them off on August 1st!

They will be on Jenny Bunny Creations

Anvil Fun/Sara's Earrings

2009-07-01T19:41:00.000-07:00

I am using my anvil! *shriek*

Here are a few pics of the new earrings made while using the anvil!

Here are Sara's earrings.

Horrible pics, I apologize... Alas, I have no sun.

Protection is very important.

2009-06-30T13:26:00.000-07:00

It's true. You know it... But I'm talking about eye protection here.

I use a Dremel. Actually, I just started using my Dremel. I don't know where my brain was, but I just sort of forgot about it... I'm a bit of a ditz. I can admit that, ok.

Here is my advice as a novice Dremel operator- Wear goggles.

Tiny shards of metal flying at your face at a high velocity is not fun. I have no flesh wounds and I have both my eyes. I almost lost one though.

Some day I'll post a photo of me in my sexy goggles. For now, you'll just have to try to picture me with a big weird shield of plastic over my eyes.

Pendants

2009-06-29T09:01:00.001-07:00

I've never been into making pendants before, so I sort of surprised myself when I started working on a few.... And I really liked them.

I fused the Argentium Silver into a larger hoop, then fused a smaller hoop around it (for the necklace chain to go through). To create some depth, I hammered and filed down the hoops also. I then wire wrapped Amethyst around the smaller one and Citrine around the larger one. I tried to keep it really organic and non-uniform. Unbalanced jewelry makes me happy!

Hope you enjoy!

Dee's Ring-a-Dings

2009-06-26T13:48:00.001-07:00

You can't have these. Unless you are Dee. I can make you some similar though. Just let me know!

Summertime

2009-06-25T07:05:00.001-07:00

Until August 30th, take 10% off your whole purchase with coupon code: Summertime at Jenny Bunny Creations.

Summertime, time, time,
Child, the living's easy.
Fish are jumping out
And the cotton, Lord,
Cotton's high, Lord so high.
Your daddy's rich
And your ma is so good-looking, baby.
She's a-looking good now,
Hush, baby, baby, baby, baby now,
No, no, no, no, no, no, no,
Don't you cry, don't you cry.
One of these mornings
You're gonna rise, rise up singing,
You're gonna spread your wings, child,
And take, take to the sky,
Lord, the sky.
But until that morning,
Honey, n-n-nothing's going to harm ya,
No, no, no no, no no, no...
Don't you cry — cry.
"Summertime" - Janis Joplin

Entwined

2009-06-24T11:49:00.000-07:00

“In my fantasy, you look good entwined
In my hair and skin and spit and sweat and spilled red wine”
Brandon Boyd

Imperfection

2009-06-23T11:25:00.000-07:00

“Sometimes we strive so hard for perfection that we forget that imperfection is happiness" - Karen Nave

In the garden...

2009-06-22T11:57:00.000-07:00

These pics are a few weeks old, but I intend to take some new pics shortly soon!

Here are the tomatoes next to the pretty flowers. We have 7 tomato plants and 2 cherry tomato plants.
Snow Peas and Beans. We actually have 2 rows of beans~
Zucchini!
Peppers and Broccoli! Yum! My Jalapeno plants aren't doing so well though!
Garden Salsa Pepper... It's the name of the actual pepper... Can't wait to make salsa!

TGIF

2009-06-19T11:13:00.000-07:00

Thank God it's Friday! It's been a long week. It really has been.

I've been working on modifying my site to make it easier for my customers to check out. It's been fairly easy, but takes a bit of time!

Soon, I promise, soon, there will be new photos... Probably once a week or more... I just have to get time to photograph and get the other business stuff situated!

Bear with me!

Hope you have a great Father's Day weekend! Spoil your poppa! He deserves it!

Quasi-Brownie

2009-06-16T12:37:00.000-07:00

So, most of you probably don't get the brownie references, so I'll explain. On one of my lovely networking/connecting site, a lovely lady started a group. It's a group solely for offering advice to others on staying motivated and not staying inert. It's the Inertia Cafe!

Well, I set a goal to accomplish. I accomplished it. I get brownies. I could make real brownies. I will make real brownies. Right now though, just being able to work and create is my brownies. Here are just a few things I've been cracking out... And really enjoying making! I hand made each piece of each of these too!

I haven't listed them yet, but I will soon!

Argentium Silver and Amethyst

Argentium Rings size 7

Argentium Silver and Peridot

Yeah.

2009-06-16T11:34:00.001-07:00

Brownie time!

2009-06-15T13:00:00.000-07:00

Ok, so a brownie is my reward for unpacking all of my studio stuff! I did it! I did it!

I'm so happy to be done... I even got a chance to work! It's been about two weeks! I was seriously going a little loco NOT creating.

As soon as I have my camera, I'll take some photos of the new things!

I hope you had a great day!

One box down...

2009-06-08T12:30:00.000-07:00

A few hundred to go....

Ok, it's not really that bad. I gave myself a goal of clearing out at least one box this last Friday. I put it off until Sunday and cleaned out two more. I think I made up for my slackage... Is that a word? It is now.

We set up my craft table too... I'll have so much room! SO MUCH ROOM TO WORK! *shrieks with glee* I did just shriek too. In my head.

My problem has always been organization. I'm, plain and simple, not good at it. Why? Because I have no follow through. Now, though, I'm focusing on how much I love being organized and taking the time to maintain it. I can't say I'm enjoying it just yet, but it is what it is.

I know Joe will appreciate it. His OCD/ADD brain was annoyed wiht me constantly... I had a pile o' mess. Now I will not.

Goal for tonight: Organize Jewelry into it's respective areas.

If I have time: Eat a sammich.

It begins.

2009-06-02T13:29:00.000-07:00

I've been slacking as of late. The whole moving thing really has me at a standstill. I don't know where to start, what to add, what to subtract....

I got the idea of laying out my goals some where where I might actually be held accountable to them from this blog on Savor the Success!

Here I go:

1.) Be accountable- Hopefully telling you my goals, you, dear reader/friend, will help me stay on track. Feel free to kick my booty if I slack off at all, ok?

2.) Here are a few of my current/necessary goals:

Unpack
Organize my art supplies into functional and easy-to-keep organized areas
Create a space solely for business paper work

3.) Here are a few long-term goals:

Maintain each of my goals
Expand my business through networking, advertizing and parties
Stay organized

(I'm sure more will come to me... I hope.... they will.. They'll change, right?)

4.) And now the hard part... I'm actually going to do all of these things!

Oh, it's a little scary to think that it's only ME who is in my way. I'm a force to be reckoned with, at least to myself.

Once I see the changes happening, in a postive way, I'm sure that I'll be less scared and more inspired to do more and achieve even more.

xoxo