New!

I don't know why, but I have never made beaded Christmas ornaments before. I am so happy to have these this year! They are made with an upcycled chandelier crystal (you've likely already seen my chandelier crystal jewelry) and Czech glass beads. They are very sparkly and pretty in a way that cannot be photographed. I love them.

I am busy making as many as I can, but they are limited because I only have so many chandelier crystals!

There will be some listed soon in my Etsy Shop!

Where in the World will B.B. Bellezza be this Weekend?

Today, Friday November 6, 2009 6 pm - 9 pm is First Friday in Lancaster!

I'll be at my stand (pictured above) at BUiLDiNG CHARACTER 342 N. Queen St., Rear Warehouses, Lancaster, PA

You don't want to miss the debut of Salvage Chic by BUiLDiNG CHACTER!

Sale

I am having a sale 6 pm - 9 pm tonight only at my booth: Buy any Scrabble, Domino, or Rumikub pendant, get a free cord to go with it! It's a great time to stock up for holiday gifts!

Customize your Jewelry!

Here are some new pendant necklaces that are new and fresh in my Etsy Shop! They are various pieces of ephemera behind a piece of glass. I am just crazy about them!
Bird on a cancelled stamp (I almost kept this one!)

Map
This could be customized to different locations, just contact me to see if I have a map of the location you are looking for!


Music

Japanese Paper

The other great thing about these pendants is that I can make a customized pendant just for you! If you have a little piece of paper you would like made into a pendant, just contact me. The pendants are 7/8" X 7/8", so if you are giving me something that is bigger than that, I will obviously have to cut it.

Another option is to have a photo made into a pendant. If you email me the photo, I'll do the rest! There is an extra $3 charge for the photo pendants (So they are $18) unless you can give me a physical photo the correct size for the pendant.

Let me know what kind of pendant I can make you!

WORKSHOP

Feeling creative and want to make your own custom glass pendant to give as a holiday gift or to wear yourself?
Come to my workshop on Sunday, November 29, 2009 at 2 p.m.

at BUiLDiNG CHARACTER

342 N. Queen Street, Rear Warehouses, Lancaster, PA 17603

Prepayment is required. Either mail a check to Building Character or you can call in your credit card. Email info@BuildingCharacter.biz or call (717) 394-7201

It's only $10 and you can bring your own paper, photos, etc. to make your own pendant, or choose from the selection I will bring with me.

BUiLDiNG CHARACTER is hosting a variety of workshops mid-Nov through Dec. Check out their website for more details.

November 2009 Newsletter

B.B. Bellezza

November 2009 Newsletter

For all the full features of the newsletter (including discounts and a monthly give-away to a subscriber), make sure to join the email newsletter. (See the right sidebar for a form to join.) You don’t want to miss out on the upcoming holiday specials and deals!

Holiday Gift-Giving

One-of-a-Kind

Jewelry is a great choice for a gift anytime. Handmade jewelry is especially a lovely gift because the recipient is receiving a one-of-a-kind piece that was made with a high level of craftsmanship and you can actually meet the person creating your piece. A majority of pieces are one-of-a-kind or are made in very limited quantities because I repurpose and upcycle many materials. I have many choices and pieces to choose from. Check out my shop at BUiLDiNG CHARACTER in person, or my online shop for my complete line.

For example, I have a limited number of crystal chandelier earrings, necklaces and bracelets; a very limited number of typewriter key rings; my key pendants are each one-of-a-kind and are very limited; and many of my Scrabble Tile Pendants are completely one-of-a-kind.

Customize

B.B. Bellezza jewelry has many customizable options, as well. If you see a piece that is *almost* perfect, but just needs resized, or maybe in a different color, just let me know and I can most likely do a custom order for you.

My Scrabble Tile Pendants are customizable. You can email me a photo to put on a pendant or choose a sentimental word for a Definition Scrabble Tile Pendant. (Please contact me ASAP for custom pendant orders for the holidays. Email me at BBBellezza@comcast.net)

Mix and Match

My Game Tile Pendants (Scrabble, Rumikub and Domino) are all interchangeable on cords and chains that I have available in my shops, and are wonderful gifts. You can easily purchase 1 or more pendants and just one cord or chain. You can give your gift recipient several gifts in one. They are also a fabulous price at $7 for a pendant and $3 for most chains and cords. (Mix and Match available at my stand at BUiLDiNG CHARACTER and in my Etsy Shop)

Outta The Way

Outta the Way is a travel zine, a self-published guide all about places that are “out of the way” written and published by Jim Kohler (my other half) and me. Each issue is a guide to a location with lots of fun, historical or odd places you may have never visited about before. The places are all in PA and easily drivable from Lancaster, PA. Check out the Outta the Way Etsy Shop for all the issues.

This month is Volume 7: Southern York County, Pennsylvania.

Also find Outta the Way on facebook to keep up-to-date.

Coupon
First Friday
November 6, 2009
6 pm – 9 pm ONLY
Buy any pendant, get a free cord (get a free cord for each purchased pendant)
Or use the code NovDisc all month in my Etsy Shop
(Pick out your cord or chain and let me know in the notes to seller.)

Giveaway

I also have a montly giveaway for Facebook fans of B.B. Bellezza and people who subscribe to my email newsletter (you can fill out the form to the right to sign up!) This month Steph P. won a pair of earrings of her choice! :) Next month, the winner will pick the pendant and a cord or chain of their choice.


B.B. Bellezza is available at:

http://www.bbbellezza.com/
(find links to all things B.B. Bellezza there)

BUiLDiNG CHARACTER
342 N. Queen St., Rear Warehouses
Lancaster, PA 17603
(My main location)

HeART of Friendship Art Gallery
39 East Main Street, Ephrata

Broad Street Bazaar
55 Broad Street, Lititz, PA

Hello Bluebird
609 Penn Ave, West Reading, PA

Hodge Podgery
1100 N. 3rd St, Harrisburg, PA

December 5 and 6, 2009
City Arts Market at Eastern Market
308 E. King St, Lancaster, PA

For other deals, including Black Friday and other holiday specials, make sure to join my email newsletter or facebook fan page.