Sunfluer’s Jewelry Designs Weblog

  Newly created is the Adoption is Love bracelet in 14K gold filled beads.  What is really great about this design is it can be completely customized to suit.  Select Swarovski crystals in any combination to celebrate what's most meaningful to you.  In this sample, I created the bracelet for me celebrating the adoption of my two children.  I chose garnet for January and aquamarine crystals for March.  I added three sterling silver charms.  A ladybug charm for China where my daughter was born.  The mask charm for my son who is African American.  BTW:  The mask charm would work well for adoptions from Ethiopia.  And, a heart charm with the word "love' inside it.

It's a very unique piece like all of the designs I create.  The gold and silver look great together.  It enhances the artistic appeal of the design.  No two designs are alike because it's made to order.  Each adoption experience is unique and the design certainly reflects it.  This bracelet makes a wonderful, thoughtful and lasting gift.  It can become a family heirloom.

Orders for this design need to be made in advance.  I don't keep a large stock of the supplies to make the bracelet because of the uniqueness.  Ordering the bracelet early ensures the customer will receive it when desired.  Be sure to check out the design at my website SunfluersJewelryDesigns.com  You can see the great list of sterling silver charms to custom select.  Three charms come with each design.  If a customer wants more than three, additional charms only cost $10.00 each.  Given the fact, it's a totally personal design, it's a good value.

Last Saturday, 5/12/07, I attempted to do some updates to the website.  To my chagrin, I found I was unable to access the back panel.  Why?  Ipowerweb which happens to be my hosting provider, took it's servers offline.  Ipowerweb in it's infinite wisdom didn't think it necessary to alert customers such as Sunfluer's Jewelry Designs.  My mere website being only a drop of byte space in cyberspace was left sinking without a raft, paddle or life preserver.  My business was held hostage with no means to check the status of orders or the ability to let my customers know of the outage.  As it turned out, IPowerweb had my business and I'm sure a host of others (no pun intended) offline for days.  In my case, it was a bit or byte over 84 hours!  Ouch!  That hurts.

When hosting providers decide to sunset their servers it leaves small businesses like mine way out on the proverbial limb.  Not only can we not access our websites, we are unable to get to the data.  It's a strangle hold on web based virtual stores.  It is unacceptable and goes way against my ability to provide top service.

It is my intention to search for a hosting provider that cares more about their customers.  It is my hope that such an entity exists.  For at the very least, the webhost will offer an explanation and courtesy when the servers are coming down, for what reason and for how long.

My apologies go out to all of my customers who attempted to check on the status of their order or place new ones.  I hope I didn't lose you.  I'm still here rambling on, working on new designs and finding new and improved ways to add to my catalogue and business.

New to the Sunfluer’s Jewelry Designs catalogue are original art greeting cards.  Two designs are currently available with a peace theme.  The cards are beautifully drawn and signed by artist, Barbara Giordano owner/designer of SunfluersJewelryDesigns.com  The set of 12 cards with envelopes can be purchased from the website.  Each original art card is printed on high quality, glossy card stock.  The inside is blank so a personal expression can be written.

New jewelry designs are in the catalogue.  A special Grandma necklace on sterling silver rolo chain is part of the collection.  Each necklace is custom made with Swarovski birthstone color heart charms.

More rainbow pride design selection are available.  In addition, customers are offered more functions on the website.  Our customers can now create wish lists to keep or send to family and friends.  And, the tell a friend function has been a welcomed, useful tool.

The adoption designs are a favorite.  In response to demand, the designs include African American, China, Ethiopia, Guatamala, Russia and USA.

More products will be added to the website.  Be sure to stop by and tell your friends.  SunfluersJewelryDesigns.com understands one size or style doesn’t fit all.  Custom requests are welcomed.

I woke up this morning hearing Whoopi Goldberg co-hosting on WKTU - 103.5 NY radio. The segment is called "feel good, shout out". Basically callers have a chance to shout out on the air good experiences, deeds they’ve done or experienced. Recently, a customer contacted me to share with me how much the Russia adoption bracelet she purchased 2 years ago helped her through the wait period. The customer further expressed they’re thinking about adoption #2 from Guatemala and will need another design. Whoppi and WKTU gave me the opportunity to talk about my design work and my personal experience. Thanks KTU!

A self portrait - Among the Sunflowers

I’m back in school studying commercial art. The portrait here is from a class project. I actually started to teach myself to draw a year ago. I’ve learned much technique on my own but I’m gaining a much broader understanding as I study.

The new stuff happening on the website, is a gallery dedicated to my customers who’ve purchased the adoption design jewelry. It’s so touching to me to hear stories from other families waiting to adopt or after they’ve brought their child home. I can relate to the stories as only an adoptive parent understands.

I started making the adoption jewelry back in 2003 because I couldn’t find anything representing adoption.  And, I’m inspired by my personal experiences.

I’ve have so much personal joy making these special designs.  It’s such a wonderful feeling when a customer writes back to me after purchasing one of the adoption designs, how much having the piece helped them through the wait time.  All adoptive parents, especially the first time into the process, know the challenge of the waiting game.  I had no idea when I first started making the designs, how much the symbolism would offer comfort to a waiting parent.  On more then one occasion, I was told by a mom to be, having the bracelet to wear helped them feel connected to the child they’re waiting to bring home.  The jewelry is personal, tangible, a thing that can be looked at and felt by the expecting mother who waits to unite with the child who waits.  I know, I would’ve loved having a bracelet such as these while I was waiting to bring my daughter home.

It has taken me a while to find the words to express these thoughts and share it with whoever happens upon this blog.  All the jewelry I make is special but the adoption jewelry holds so much more, on such a deeper level.  I know when I’m making the adoption designs, I’m doing it not just for myself but for others who will find meaning in it, in a way only an adoptive parent can understand or anyone who is touched by adoption.  I’m looking for ideas to make adoption jewelry representing all connections in the triad and beyond.  Please add your comments to the blog. Your thoughts are welcomed here.

Adoption Is Love Available at Cafepress, a new line of my products. I designed the image above and placed it on some great gift items, such as tote bags, tee shirts, magnets and more. Anyone who has been touched by adoption would love one or more of these great gift items! Go to: www.cafepress.com/adoptiongifts and check out the new products just in time for holiday shopping.

  In time for the holiday shopping, I’ve placed selected designs on Ebay. The auction starts as low as .99 for high quality handcrafted gemstone jewelry. Go directly to my site and see the Ebay box on the upper right side. It’s so easy to click and see the current auction offerings.

  
Many great offers are available! Shop directly from my site to receive 15% off your total order less applicable taxes on purchases of $50.00 or more. Use code 121505 at checkout.

And, don’t forget to let your friends and family know about these great offers!

The Half the Sky Foundation fundraiser auction was a big success! Sunfluer’s Jewelry Designs raised $190.00 from the sale of selected designs from the adoption line of jewelry. It is my personal pleasure to help raise funds for a very worthwhile organization. HTS, a non-profit organization raises funds to help enhance the quality of life for children in China’s orphanages.
Thanks to all who participated in the auction and purchased my design work to aid HTS.

I had to put aside my art to blog about the horrible state of affairs going on in New Orleans.

The atrocity I see regarding the state of New Orleans and the people who suffer and remain is beyond comprehension. I can’t stop thinking about what will come of all the people waiting in desparation for the basic essentials to substain human life. Where is our government? Why is it taking so long to get the people out of the area and a place of refuge? I keep shaking my head in disbelief. The horrible situation must make our ancestors and forefathers spin in their graves.

When are the good people of the United States going to realize Bush never cared. Why is the “President” allowed to continue as commandor and chief? Bush has done an awful job overseeing our country. The only thing Bush and his people care about is the all mighty dollar and how much their stocks in oil are rising while hard working American citizens are being drained.

If the slow reaction of our govenment to Hurricane Katrina doesn’t finally wake up people out of their deep slumber regarding our government, I honestly don’t know what will. Our wonderful country is going down the tubes.

Recently, I started creating art with a different medium - sketching with pencils. Many creative people find they need more then one way to find expression. The sketching work is very relaxing and lends itself to opening channels for creativity. My favorites are sketching faces and fantasy.

  Ok, so I’m having a little fun dressing up my blog after neglecting it for far too long.  It’s a hoot setting it up in a way that reflects my personality.  Naturally, because I love gemstones so much and hooked into the metaphysical properties of them, I couldn’t help but to add a lunar phase calendar.  The moon controls the tides and the menstrual cycle with it’s 28 day orbit.

Currently, I’m working on a peyote stitch bracelet.  I love bead weaving although the work is very time consuming.  It could take days for me to complete a bracelet.  When I complete the bracelet, I’ll be sure to post a picture of it on this blog.  I’m not planning on placing it on my website for sale.  However, if a customer "must have it", who am I to refuse.

There’s a bead show coming up here.  It’s the Innovative Beads Show.  I’m going to try to get there because I’m sure to find loads of gemstone goodies.  It’s like a treasure hunt.  There are so many different vendors and the variety of gemstone beads are awesome.

I’ll be writing to this blog more often.  Check in from time to time and give me feedback on what you want to see and hear more about on here and SunfluersJewelryDesigns.com

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Variety is the spice of life. With that being said, I added the option for my customers to choose their own Swarvoski crystal color for the “Adoption is Love” and “In My Heart” designs. Adoption is such a personal experience it’s only natural to choose a color to a corresponding month that’s meaningful to the individual. As you all know, all of the jewely is designed and handcrafted by me The adoption designs are especially close to my heart.

I just finished off a very hot summer type necklace. I envisioned walking along a beach at sunset while crafting this particular design. It’s a hot design with an “island” appeal to it, I think.

With a deep interest in the orphanges of China, I started a design line that expresses “China adoption love”. My beloved daughter, after all, was born in China back in 1998 which is definitely an inspiration behind this work. I decided I needed more so I connected with an organization that holds meaning for me called Half The Sky. Half the Sky was created to help enhance the quality of life for the children that live in China’s orphanges. I’m now working in partnership with Half the Sky. I’ve agreed to give a contribution of 10% of the proceeds from each sale of either the China adoption designs or “Adoption is Love”. I feel very excited about this new partnership.
I plan to start working on more adoption themed designs in the near future. I think as I start with the new beading projects, I’ll write more to this blog so stay posted.
Bye for now, Sunfluer aka Barbara

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