Holy Pop Rocks! It Costs How Much?!?

So as mentioned before, I have taken the giant leap into the amazing world of precious metals. Woot! Home Baby Crafts is now offering recycled, solid, Sterling Silver trees and chains. Since I am new to the precious metals market, I thought I would take some time and peruse through Etsy at some other trees in silver to see what the going rate was... My jaw dropped (If my jaw really could drop all the way to the floor I am sure it would have.) Prices ranged from $95-$260 per tree.... O_O

Now, as a disclaimer, I understand the need to cover cost of materials, time put into the piece, etc. and I am in no way saying that the price an individual puts on their work is not worthy, but I think my mom's husband got it right. I'm selling mall like merchandise at a Wal-Mart price.

You know what though, I am perfectly okay with that. I don't need to make a giant profit off of each piece. I think that I would rather be reasonable so that many people can enjoy my jewelry, rather than only the few that can afford to. As long as I am able to donate each month to my favorite organizations, I'm a happy camper.

Speaking of donations... I have a piece up in a giveaway! If you haven't entered just yet follow this link and enter!

<3 Cassandra

There's Gonna Be a Giveaway All!

I have met some awesome people in my journey so far. Amazing women, mothers, and birth workers. One of them being Abbey. Abbey is a local birth worker, who just finished her DONA training! Woo Hoo! Not only is she now a trained DONA international birth doula, but she is also a youtube vlogger. Her channel Babies are Blessings talks about everything from childbirth, to baby wearing and breastfeeding. Its a great Channel, so if you get the chance, check it out and subscribe. ^_^

Anywhoo...Abbey is hosting a giveaway for me via her channel. This Monday, May 28th, she will be posting a video of the rules and how to enter for your chance to win. So watch for that link and check out her vlog!

So to the good part...What am I giving away this time? 3 things actually...

1st place- 

A miniature version of my award winning design? Yes please!

So Dainty, So Elegant...Gorgeous Sterling Silver plated copper make up the handmade frame and creates the twisted tree with branches adorned in peridot. Pendent is about the size of a quarter and hung on a SOLID 925 Sterling Silver chain with marked spring clasp.

Retail Value of $40

2nd Place- a 50% off coupon, and 3rd Place- a 30% off coupon, good to use through Etsy purchases or custom orders. 

Next week, remember to stop by Home Baby Crafts, become a fan and like the photo to win! It will be pinned to the top of the page for easy locating. ;) 

Good Luck!

<3 Cassandra