Thank you for taking the time to learn a little more about me!
After working in education/customer service for most of my adult life, I've been a fulltime jewelry designer for nearly a decade now. I absolutely love making jewelry, especially children's jewelry, and I have great fun doing this! I've met many wonderful people over the years and have developed lasting friendships with many of my customers.
I believe my feedback and experience speak for themselves, so be sure and check out what my customers have to say!
I have NEVER, in all my years of doing this, taken someone else's ideas and tried to pass them off as my own. So-called designers who do this should be ashamed of themselves! Know that when you purchase a piece of my jewelry, it is an ORIGINAL that was created by ME.
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I always welcome custom orders and strive to make sure your order is completed VERY promptly. I enjoy making Made to Match Accessories for your custom boutique outfits as well! I keep a vast array of 1000's of Genuine Swarovski Crystals, Cat's Eye beads, Czech Glass, and other components on hand in order to be able to offer fast service on custom orders. I also do sterling silver pieces so if there is something you're looking for and don't see it listed, just ask! I believe in being prompt and professional and welcome your suggestions at any time!
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I made my first bottle cap necklace in the Fall of 2005 for my dear friend Michele. From then on I was hooked! It's been more than 4 years and I have to say the bottle cap necklaces are by far my favorite thing to make. I can make just about any image or color pattern you can think of, feel free to share your ideas and I'm sure I can come up with something you'd like! When I first started there were only a couple of other ebayers who were making them, and now it seems like everyone has jumped on the bandwagon. It is so addictive, but so much fun!
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And now for the blah blah blah........
With the new feedback system and the star rating system, ebay calculates my powerseller discount based on what people rate me. I am getting disgusted by poor marks on shipping costs, I OFFER FREE SHIPPING! HELLO! Anything less than 5 stars counts against me and I lose my status and discount, and when that happens I am forced to raise my prices. And once again and again, I ALWAYS SHIP PROMPTLY, and yet the post office can take a week or more to get a package to you and I get penalized for that as well. Check the date on your package when it arrives, I am OBLIGATED to ship it on the date printed or I will lost the privilege of printing my own postage! Please keep these things in mind when leaving feedback and star ratings. I really enjoy what I do, but it's getting more difficult to stay in business every day.
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I purchase DELIVERY CONFIRMATION at my expense thru the United States Post Office on EVERY package that I ship. The post office DOES NOT always update this info, sometimes only upon delivery. PLEASE NOTE that I AM NOT THE USPS, that I DO SHIP VERY PROMPTLY, but once the post office has your package, the shipping time is out of my control. You will get an email from Paypal when your label is printed, with a link to click to check on the status of your package....which may not show an update until delivery, but for peace of mind we will both know when your package has been delivered. I am not responsible for your package once I turn it over to the post office. I go to the post office EVERY SINGLE DAY to ensure all packages are shipped from me promptly.
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On the rare occasion that there is a problem with your order, a simple and courteous email would be appreciated so that I might rectify the situation. NEW EBAYERS are especially guilty of this and are too quick to leave dissatisfied feedback. COMMUNICATION can benefit us all and is greatly appreciated. Thank you!
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I recently received a neutral feedback from an ebayer that took nearly 2 weeks and no less than 5 emails from ME before they gave me their name info, and then wanted the package in their hands in 2 days.....just barely enough time to create and seal the image let alone mail it! I keep VERY stringent records and all emails exchanged regarding orders, so PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE make sure I have your custom name/initial info either in your paypal payment or in a separate ebay message. I can't read your mind :-0
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I've been asked a few times about the images that I use, and ALL of my personalized ones are created on the computer, by ME, while the other characters, etc. will vary between that way and stickers....I'd have to say 99.9% of what I made are printed images. Unless you are hand painting the caps, essentially any image you put on a bottle cap becomes a sticker whether or not it started that way, and the sealing process, for me anyway, is exactly the same for both, whether I print the image myself or use a sticker.
My caps are ALWAYS sealed, I do not sell unsealed cap jewelry or unsealed caps, and my sealing process is my own. Many ebayers are now claiming that they were the first, and while I am NOT the first, I am among a select few who were. I DON'T SUBSCRIBE TO THE COPYCAT MENTALITY AND NEVER HAVE SO KNOW YOU ARE GETTING AN ORIGINAL DESIGN WHEN YOU BUY FROM ME. Unfortunately, I don't always have the time to make fancy templates or pictures with my listings, but don't let that reflect on my jewelry designing ability. My feedback speaks for itself! I am proud to be able to provide a cute, fun, and affordable addition to the wardrobes of many little ones over the years!
I'm pleased to say that my pieces are sold at Boutiques, Trade Shows, and Craft Fairs across the country, and in Australia. Not bad for something that started out as a relaxing hobby. I give my utmost appreciation and thanks to each one of my customers for their continued support:-) As of December 12, 2006 I was invited to become a member of ebay's Powerseller program! Thank you again to all of my customers who have made this possible for me!! Rest assured I will continue to provide the prompt and courteous service I always have :-)
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happy ebaying :-)
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